Atmosphere in Houston changing
It was only two years ago that the Houston Texans were the worst team in the league. After two years under general manager Rick Simth, and head coach Gary Kubiak, things are changing.
Last year the Texans finished with an 8-8 record. That is due in part to a phenomenal job by Smith and Kubiak.
They have all the key pieces in place to become a success. They traded for a quality young quarterback in Matt Schaub. They already have a stud wide receiver in Andre Johnson. Then in this past draft the Texans addressed their offensive tackle position in drafting tackle Duane Brown, and running back Steve Slaton.
Brown will obviously become a starter right away being a first round draft choice, and a offensive lineman. Slaton was drafted in the third round by the Texans, but he still has a shot at being a starter. At the least he will be a major contributor off the bench.
The reasons being for this is that running back is one of the easiest positions to transition to the National Football League. Also, their starting running back is Ahman Green, who is getting old, and has been prone to injury.
The Texans also grabbed some nice players on the defensive side of the ball. In the 2006 draft the Texans took Mario Williams with the first pick overall. Then in he second round of that same draft they took Demarco Ryans. Then in last years draft they grabbed defensive tackle Amobi Okeye.
They have all the pieces im place to be a good team. However, they are in the AFC South with the Indianapolis Colts, and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Getting by them two is a daunting task that may take several years, but only time will tell.