Texans Football Team Case Study

Texans football is officially back and now we get a chance to see all of the shiny new weapons they picked up this offseason. As they prepare to take the field for the first regular season game this Sunday against the Chicago Bears, I can’t help but be anxious about the wide receiver position. The Texans have plenty to be excited and optimistic about, but it would be unrealistic to expect everything to go perfect.
Their success on Sunday and for the entire 2016 season depends heavily on the upgraded receiver corps that features first round draft pick Will Fuller and third round pick Braxton Miller. Both have impressed in the preseason, but the lack of veteran leadership has many concerned.
When the Texans cut Cecil Shorts III, the average age of the receivers dropped to below 23. Cecil at 28 provided some veteran leadership, but now these receivers will have to look to DeAndre
If you also have some concerns you shouldn’t be worried and here is why.
Will Fuller will be starting on the opposite end of Hopkins. This combination can be deadly even if Fuller has some rookie moments. His blazing speed will require some extra attention and the rush attack should keep defenses honest. Don’t expect Fuller to catch a lot of balls, but the ones he does will be for huge chunks of yardage.
Braxton Miller is still a work in progress, but his natural athletic ability rivals anyone in the NFL. He will not always play a big role but his toolset will allow the Texans to use him in unique ways. Expect Miller to have some key plays to extend drives in this weekend’s game.
Jalen Strong is starting to look like a poor man’s DeAndre Hopkins. He is in great shape and catching the ball very well. Remember his Hail Mary catch against the Colts last year? Expect to see more of that over the perennial drops that plagued his season last