Houston Texans Season in Review

Houston Texans Season in Review

And the winner of the most disappointing 2013 season goes to...the Houston Texans. But in all seriousness how does such a talented team go 2-14, especially going 12-4 and making it to the divisional round in 2012? 

This team has serious talent in multiple positions but clearly lacked major talent in other positions which lead to a 14 game demise. To understand this, we must examine the quarterback position. Matt Schaub lead the team in passing, but was plagued with interceptions...interceptions that turned into touchdowns for the other team. The worst part about those interceptions is they came in critical parts of the game (remember Richard Sherman picking off Matt Schaub to win the game). While many 'experts' question Matt Schaub's arm strength and accuracy I don't. The real question is Matt Schaub's mental toughness. After throwing that many pick sixes, we have to wonder where he is mentally. Maybe that played a role in his decline. I think Matt Schaub has the ability to play quarterback, and we have been told head coach Bill O'Brien did say he liked Schaub. Whether we will ever get to see him play again is still up for debate. 

Poor quarterback play could be the main result there is one another reason I believe this team failed to perform. Arian Foster has a problem staying healthy. He was off the field so much, the leading rusher was soon to be free agent back up running back Ben Tate. Ben Tate already said he is not returning to the Texans. The front office has to make a decision what to do with Arian Foster who is undoubtedly a weapon on th field. If they choose to trade him, they should be able to get decent value for a 27 year old back who can still produce in both the passing game and running game. Potential suitors could be the Patriots or the Broncos, both of who could use some talent at the position. If the front office decides to keep him, that's great, just find a way to build around the guy. 

The Texans don't have an identity anymore either. As the season winded down the team lost its toughness. That doesn't mean they didn't battle in games, it means they lacked the physical and mental toughness to be able to finish games. The Texans are in struggle. The front office has to decide whether its time to rebuild by trading away some aging veterans and drafting young new players, or if they want to add around the roster they have now. With either decision it will be an up field battle. 

On the bright side, the Texans have the first pick in the 2014 draft.