Sunday, November 15, 2009

Is This the Year for the Houston Texans?

By Gerry King

The Houston Texans have come into the season with higher expectations than ever before. After closing out the 2008 season with an 8-8 record, they should have high expectations. It was a young team and should only improve.

While the Indianapolis Colts still own the AFC South division, the Texans are looking for a wild card birth and make the playoffs for the first time ever. The Texans schedule is a favorable one at that because they play many sub-par NFL teams.

The Texans do have one of the best WR in the league, Andre Johnson. Any time you have a talented WR that essentially can do anything and change the game with one play, you have a good chance to win.

Many people believe that the Houston Texans could make a run at the playoffs this year. Steve Slaton had a huge rookie year and if he can continue to improve, that offense is extremely dangerous.

Andre Johnson once again looked like the best wide receiver in the NFL, and despite the absence of Kevin Walter, the offense was more than efficient thanks to the fill-in role of Jacoby Jones.

Steve Slaton looked great on offense. He was able to take a ton of pressure off of Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson out wide. If Slaton can keep playing at this level, their offense will be a serious threat to any defensive unit.

If the Texans fall behind in games they will need to throw the ball more often, and teams will adjust and keep a tight lid on Andre Johnson.

It's a long season, so only time will tell. If they can carry the momentum from week 2 into their next game against Jacksonville, they have a very good shot of going 2-1.

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