2006-08-01 06:50:46 · 26 answers · asked by Jamie G 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Maybe if they would of drafted Bush
2006-08-01 06:54:14 · answer #1 · answered by Trevor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, and I'll tell you why. As good as an offensive coordinator that Gary Kubiak was, he has zero head coaching experience, and he doesn't have the personnel yet to make his scheme from Denver work. #1 reason for that, not enough good depth at RB. why did they pass on Reggie Bush? Domanick Davis has been having knee problems the past two seasons. Training camp just started, and he's already experiencing swelling in his knee. The Texans are pretty lacking in RB depth. No running game=not a very good passing game=David Carr spending lots of time on his back, just like last season. I'm sure Mario Williams will be good in time, and I'm sure he'll make the Texans D a lot more competitive. The only problem I have is it doesn't matter how good their D is, because their offense will be that bad. I know there have been a few teams in the past that fit that mold, and still won games, but those were teams that were used to winning. The Texans have yet to have a winning season, and it looks like they'll still be waiting after this season as well. Texans will finish 5-11.
2006-08-01 07:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's unlikely but I wouldn't say imposible. They did nothing to hurt themselves in the offseason minus not drafting Bush. They brought in 4 or 5 GOOD starters on defense. Also they drafted 2 starters on their o-line which will open up the running game and take more pressure off of Carr. Kubiak as the O-coordinator in Denver has had a 1000 yard rusher the last 8 years or something like that. That pressure off of Carr will allow him to get the ball out to the recently aquired Moulds, and that tight end they got (Putzier I believe?). If they can pick up a few wins they shouldn't get, win the games they can and upset a game or two I think they could make it. A lot will have to go right though.
2006-08-01 07:16:22 · answer #3 · answered by logan s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how well their line blocks. Kubiak will bring a nice zone blocking scheme that if executed well can turn anyone into a 1000 yards rucher. They have talent at the offensive skill positions and are actually pretty talented on d. Overall 6-10 is more likely, but if they block well and catch a couple breaks they could have a slim shot at .500
2006-08-01 07:14:53 · answer #4 · answered by nagurski3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but they'll be better (they can't really be worse...)
Not drafting Bush was OK. Decent running backs are not so hard to find these days, I think. Gary Kubiak would know that all too well coming from Denver's effective plug-in-a-new-running-back-whenever system. As a Denver fan, I'm telling you that Kubiak knows what he's doing offensively. Houston will improve, but their division is too tough for a .500 record this year, methinks.
2006-08-01 07:07:21 · answer #5 · answered by SpisterMooner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure about finishing over 500 but they stand a good chance of improving thier record. dont rule out the texans just yet
2006-08-01 08:24:04 · answer #6 · answered by stuart d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They fixed a lot of problems with the draft and free agency now it is up to David Carr to prove to Houston that he should still be there and not Vince Young who I belive had a better chance than Reggie Bush to get drafted 1st overall pick.
2006-08-02 10:18:15 · answer #7 · answered by Legal Eagle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's going to be tough. They better hope Mario Williams is another Reggie White or they will be crucified for passing on Reggie Bush. Of course they needed to upgrade the OL as David Carr has been getting the crap knocked out of him for the last 4 years. I say 5-11.
2006-08-01 07:29:09 · answer #8 · answered by jimel71898 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They don't have the brains to draft the best tailback in the game over the last 30 years over a DT. They'll be gagging on about 10 losses this year if not more.
2006-08-01 06:56:57 · answer #9 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, they have added a number of talented players and are lead by a good coach. With the addition on the O-Line and Eric Moulds and Andre Johnson, HELL YEAH THEY GONNA BE GOOD
GO TEXANS!
2006-08-01 07:24:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
S10 Philadelphia - loss
S17 @Indianapolis - loss
S24 Washington - loss
O1 Miami - loss
bye
O15 @Dallas - loss
O22 Jacksonville - loss
O29 @Tennessee - loss
N5 @NY Giants - loss
N12 @Jacksonville - loss
N19 Buffalo - win
N26 @NY Jets - loss
D3 @Oakland - loss
D10 Tennessee - win
D17 @New England - loss
D24 Indianapolis - loss
D31 Cleveland - win
Nope, they don't. Those first six for them are pretty brutal.
2006-08-01 08:19:32 · answer #11 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋