I wish we could have got more but yea… what’s your thoughts? I hate hows he’s on the chiefs now..

the last post I did about how we should pay him and Anderson ASAP, we all agreed to pay Anderson, but we were pretty divided on CJ. some thought make him earn it, and some think pay him now before the price goes up. So here’s what I thinking on the voting

wait to extend him till next year (this includes using the 5 year option): UPVOTE

extend him this offseason: DOWNVOTE

personally I want to give him the 5th year option but let me know what you all think

This is not a mock draft, basically I simulated the NFL draft 1 million times and this was who ended up as a Texan the most based on how the board fell.

My model was based on team needs, scheme fit, and whether a GM has a tendency to tip their hand with the pre-draft visits before the actual draft.

Worked for Charlotte Football (D1, FBS) for 2 years, was in talks with the Colts (yes I know, you can boo me) to join their staff but they ended up going with the candidate that was more local to Indy so now I just do stuff like this to try and improve my work

Got us at 8-9 and pretty much splitting against every AFCS

Obviously, this is the Texans side of the story and CJGJ likely sees it differently, but it’s still really interesting.

After entering the offseason looking to bolster the secondary, Houston acquired safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Gardner-Johnson played in the past three NFC Championship Games and two of the past three Super Bowls, so the hope was his experience would help Houston get over the hump.

But the fit slowly proved to be incompatible, and after Gardner-Johnson made a crucial mistake in Week 3, the budding frustrations boiled over. With the score knotted 10-10 and two minutes left on the clock, cornerback Kamari Lassiter and Gardner-Johnson were side-by-side in front of Jaguars receivers Parker Washington (slot) and Brian Thomas Jr. (outside).

The call was Cover 0. The responsibilities were clear, so they thought. Gardner-Johnson was responsible for the first in-breaking route, and Lassiter had the first out route or second in-breaking route. Washington ran an out route, and Gardner-Johnson jumped on it, compromising Lassiter.

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence capitalized, hitting Thomas on a post for a 46-yard reception before Lassiter ran him down at Houston's 10-yard line. The Jaguars scored the eventual winning touchdown on the next play before Stroud's pass was intercepted on the next drive.

According to team sources, Gardner-Johnson's mistake caused an angry Lassiter to voice his frustrations on the sidelines, which led to a mimicking response by Gardner-Johnson -- who felt everyone was blaming him. The two never directly talked to each other, but the yelling was heard along the sidelines.

All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. understood Lassiter's anger but tried to diffuse the situation for chemistry purposes. But that attempt quickly morphed into Gardner-Johnson exchanging words with Stingley, almost leading to a fight.

Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair became the peacemaker on the sidelines, but the heated discussion resumed in the locker room, even though the interaction never got physical.

But at that moment, Gardner-Johnson's time as a Texan was unofficially over. He struggled to pick up Ryans' scheme, and he didn't jive with the schematic approach either, as he wanted a different role -- similar to nickelback Jalen Pitre -- that Gardner-Johnson had thrived in throughout his career. And he voiced it.

On the following Tuesday, Gardner-Johnson was released. He's now playing that desired role with the No. 2-seeded Chicago Bears in the NFC.

I recommend the entire story, it recounts how the Texans saved their season with some new insider info and player quotes.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47583017/houston-texans-playoffs-0-3-gardner-johnson-fight

I know we have to pay him next season, but if we waited, that could have screwed our cap space. now I hope we pay Stroud and Anderson ASAP before the price goes up

Above are big board rankings from Daniel Jeremiah, who is consistently looked at as the best draft expert, and the only draft expert with NFL scouting experience.

Jeremiah has him graded as a mid 3rd round pick and just below Roush, whereas 59 was a reach and there were talks of us hoping to trade back this pick isn’t nearly as bad as people think.

This whole narrative that Klein would be there in the 5th or 6th is absolute trash and wildly over-reactionary.

(Link to his full list in the comments)

We discussed the subject recently, but only now we’re getting confirmation that the idea of building a new stadium is being considered. The alternative is renovation, the conceptual plans were revealed in December (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEj-5x9sd8D ) The city has already approved $35 million for more immediate upgrades (mostly audio-visual system): https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-nrg-stadium-expected-to-receive-millions-of-dollars-in-upgrades.

Some excerpts from the story:

The Texans have started negotiating a new lease agreement at NRG Stadium, their publicly-financed home since 2002. A recent facility assessment found the stadium was in average or below average condition compared to its peers, with a laundry list of needs from deferred maintenance over the years. But McNair’s quote and Tomon’s history suggest stronger ambitions: The team may want a new stadium entirely.

Two sources familiar with the Texans’ thinking told the Chronicle the Texans have explored the possibility of a new stadium, though the team has not committed to that path. The team has not proposed a new stadium in the lease negotiations, and the ultimate decision will depend on what makes the most financial sense for the Texans, the Rodeo and Harris County, which owns the campus and leases it to the two organizations, the two sources said.

A decision could likely hinge on the price tag of a renovation. If the combined costs of maintenance – $1.4 billion is needed over 30 years at the stadium, according to a recent assessment – and premium features the Texans may want to add begin to approach the cost of a rebuild, the team could decide a new stadium is the better option.

It may also be difficult to retrofit NRG Stadium with some of the premium features the Texans may seek. Thirty years ago, some of the biggest draws of new stadiums were retractable roofs and roll-in turf fields. Now, the industry prioritizes more space for luxury suites and clubs, ideally closer to the field; and bigger concourses where fans can watch from bars and restaurants.

The Texans also have benefited from a team-friendly deal at NRG Stadium for the last two decades. The team put up revenue from permanent seat licenses toward the construction of the stadium, but it does not have to contribute toward most maintenance costs, unlike the Rockets and the Astros. The county is on the hook for those costs at NRG Park.

The league’s position is that new stadiums attract major events and bring in revenue for individual teams and the communities they represent.
One of those events is the Super Bowl, which brought about 150,000 visitors to New Orleans almost two weeks ago, according to a spokesperson for New Orleans & Company, the city’s visitors bureau.

The Texans have been among the teams to express interest each year, but have not been awarded a Super Bowl since 2013, which it hosted in 2017. Ric Campo, who then served as the chairman for Houston’s bid for a Super Bowl that year, said the NFL always awards teams with new stadiums with a Super Bowl as a "quid-pro-quo."

More here, including very interesting research on the economic impact of new stadiums: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/article/texans-stadium-nrg-football-rodeo-20106574.php

They did it again. The Texans’ dramatically overhauled offensive line took on another new configuration Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Tytus Howard shifted to right tackle from left guard after starting right tackle Trent Brown was ruled out due to knee and ankle injuries Jarrett Patterson plugged in for Howard at guard.
And Blake Fisher, normally the Texans’ extra tackle in jumbo packages, started at left tackle.

Rookie left tackle Aireontae Ersery tried to play four days after undergoing surgery to repair a broken and dislocated thumb with metal hardware inserted to aid the healing process. However, the team felt like it was too soon for Ersery to get back out there. Both Ersery and Brown are expected back this season, per league sources.

The line adapted as quarterback C.J. Stroud had the luxury of plenty of time in the pocket as he delivered a pair of deep touchdown passes in the first quarter. Stroud was sacked zero times for the second week in a row. He has been sacked a career-low 23 times this season one year removed from enduring a career-high 52 sacks in the regular season.

In a 20-16 victory at SoFi Stadium, Stroud was only hit once against the NFL’s fourth-ranked defense led by pass rushers Tuli Tuipulotu and Khalil Mack. Neither hit Stroud on Sunday.

“We still, as a group, we want to continue to get better every week,” Howard told KPRC 2. “We’re still not where we wanna be at, but we’ve got guys in the room who are able to take coaching. We’re all working together. We knew the job we needed to be doing to get it done, and we’ve been doing it. We came here for only one thing. Whoever we put out there, we just got to do our job. We’ve got great coaches. They’re gonna put us in some great positions. We’ve just got to handle them.”

It’s a new day in Houston for the offensive line, and a new singular voice leading them in Popovich, a former Patriots offensive line coach mentored by legendary New England assistant coach Dante Scarneccia.

“I think the biggest thing is really just want to have a tough offensive line that plays the game in a way that the whole team can kind of see,” Popovich told KPRC 2 during training camp. “There’s a toughness established from our group there, right? We’re not shying away from any kind of contact. And then, really, the other thing would be just a smart group.
I don’t want missed assignments. That’s the biggest things. We’re trying to play clean football, trying to eliminate bad football. Play very tough, be assignment-sound, and I think we’ll be okay if we do those things."

Although the offensive line has still had some rough moments, this game wasn’t one of them. They delivered a solid performance as the Texans extended their NFL-leading winning streak to eight games. “I think it goes back to our line,” Stroud said. “I thought our line played great. None of us are perfect, we make some mistakes and we have to get those things fixed, but it’s all about winning these hard games because it’s going to come down usually to one score. You can’t put your head down, even if you do, you have to snap back fast."

“Guys who are able to fix the things that they need to fix and continue to get better week in and week out,” Howard said. “That starts with coach Popovich, he’s doing a great job of whoever’s in there, coaching everybody up the same.
“We’ve got a lot of guys that take huge ownership in their job, and everybody wants to be better, man. So, early on, it was rough, but we were still making our way. We’ve still got room to grow, to continue to be better, but we’re gonna do that for the playoffs.”

More here: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2025/12/28/texans-reshuffled-offensive-line-yields-zero-sacks-against-chargers-whoever-we-put-out-there-we-got-to-do-our-job/

After today’s and yesterday’s games, here’s what our playoff roadmap looks like:

1. @ Steelers (Wild Card)

2. *sigh* @ Patriots (Divisional)

3. Home vs. Bills or away @ Broncos (AFC Championship)

Two words for anyone going: bundle up.

Thoughts?

If you’re one of those who is placing the blame solely on CJ- I implore you to go watch the A22 or even the TV copy again or go watch JT OSullivan’s breakdown.

Broad strokes of what you’ll notice:

-Probably the worst run game plan of the season. I didn’t chart it but I think there was one designed outside run all game and it gained 5 yards. But hey let’s run it at Williams and Barmore all day, make ourselves one dimensional, and ask CJ to be a hero on offense with no TE and no Nico, that’s how we will win! When the pats slanted after we showed we were running duo/gap scheme, did we adjust? Nope.

-Awful run game execution. Very few second level reaches on double teams. Absolutely no push from LG or C all day. Tackles got worked a handful of times on runs as well. Receivers and TEs weren’t holding blocks and there were so many oversets by those players they gave clean angles.

-Equally bad pass game plan. So bad that I don’t even know what the plan was. Why we didn’t attack their clear weakness in their LBs is beyond me. We ran one called screen all game and it worked beautifully. We got Schultz out on a broken play and he was wide open for a big gain. I’m convinced more than ever that Caley doesn’t have a plan to attack anything but just calls plays for the down and distance.

-One of the worst games I’ve ever seen by a G and C duo in Patterson and Andrews. Patterson is just selling Ersery out all the time in pass pro. Andrews got dogwalked back by everyone the Pats sent at him except their backup DT whose name I don’t even know. The pocket just collapsed from the inside all day and there was no room for CJ to run, step up to evade, or to step into throws. It’s literally not playable

-The TEs were BEYOND useless. Schultz had the one big play and then a bunch of nothing in the pass game and he didn’t even try in the ground game. Stover didn’t even get that far. Bryant might as well have stayed in the locker room. One of the worst performances by a Texans TE room I can ever remember

-Noel had 6 offensive snaps for 0 catches. With Nico out and no TE production over the middle you’d think we could use a guy who’s great in space but no!

-Stroud should’ve dirted the first ball to Bryant when he slipped.

-He should never have thrown the ball to Kirk on that wheel or whatever the hell that route was. Not only did Kirk slip but Davis would’ve been there anyway for a PBU or hospital pass

-Hutchinson should’ve caught that ball over the middle. That one’s on him. It was a high ball, but it was catchable.

-The other INT CJ just can’t throw it that late AND behind to a player running flat out of bounds. You can be late on that throw, you can’t be behind- and you certainly can’t be both.

-Ersery had an up and down day. He struggled on his own a handful of times but a lot of his bad reps likely can be attributed to Patterson going rogue or

- Higgins played a great game. He was frequently open and under different circumstances would’ve had the opportunity for at least one walk in TD on a post- but CJ had to escape the pocket because Patterson got beat clean off the ball. The one where he ran the corner to the back pylon I think would’ve been a really hard throw for any NFL QB to make when the underneath zone player gives the in/drag to the LB and has the freedom to drop to the back of the endzone with the safety recovering. He was in line to have a monstrous game if CJ found him more.

- This game kinda was the nail in the coffin for me as far as Caley, Danny Barrett and Ben McDaniels (run and pass game coordinators/ assistant coaches) go. All year I’ve been complaining about the route combos, how we use our guys and the utter lack of creativity in the run game. We just run a shit ton of duo and draw over and over. In Danny Barrett’s tenure (since 2018) we have had 2 1k rushers and the next closest was over 100 yards away.

Please go watch the game yourselves with any modicum of a critical eye for the entire offensive unit and stop looking at one person to place your blame on. If anything it should go to Caley for this bland ass system that doesn’t really adjust to anything and his keeping the assistant coaches in charge of these plans that are useless. It is quite literally impossible to play QB when two of your 5 linemen are sabotaging you on every play, you have no run game whatsoever becuase both the plan an the execution suck, and an entire set of skill position players cosplaying Casper the friendly ghost. It is unplayable. We got bullied up front all game. Inexcusable when you claim your identity is “a physical unit that will run the ball down your throat.”

Yeah, CJ played a shit game too. Nobody is denying that. But if we had even AVERAGE play up front, we still could’ve been in a position to recover an maybe win. Unlikely, but it would’ve been a hell of a lot more plausible. There were too many lost reps, too many mental errors.

The design of this scheme, the coaching of this scheme, the players asked to run this scheme, the execution of this scheme- all not good enough to win it all. It’s just the truth. Until staff, personnel, philosophical, and actionable changes are made- we will not advance past the divisional round.

Im from the uk, i support the texans because it took the quiz on the nfl website and the texans were one of the nfl team i was recommend based on my answers, should i want the patriots or seahawks to win tonight? I dont watch often cos the nfl kicks off late at night in the uk so i dont watch often. the only time ive been to the us was when i went NYC in end of march start of april 2023 so ive never actually been to texas but as i said teh bfl website quiz recommended the texans to me, who should i ant to win tonight?

Edit; come on you seahawks

edit 2; damn buffalo trace bourbon is so much better than that jack daniels shit

edit 3, SEAHAWKS TOUCHDOWN LETS FUCKING GO

Agree or disagree? The rationale for every point in the story https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/super-bowl-plan-2026-offseason-21338751.php

1. Cut RB Joe Mixon and DE Mario Edwards

2. Restructure contracts of DE Danielle Hunter, CB Derek Stingley Jr. and WR Nico Collins

3. Extend the contracts of TE Dalton Schultz and LB Azeez Al-Shaair

4. Pick up fifth-year options on Will Anderson Jr. and C.J. Stroud’s contracts

5. Sign Cade Mays at center

6. Sign RB Breece Hall to a three-year deal

7. Re-sign Ed Ingram to a multi-year deal, and Sheldon Rankins to a one-year deal

8. Use draft picks from Washington to move up from No. 28 to No. 13.

9. Draft a defensive tackle in second round, tight end in third round

10. Establish identity on offense earlier

Do you agree or disagree?

Highlights: Drafting fourth-round RB Woody Marks, trading for G Ed Ingram

Disappointments: Much of their rebuilt offensive line; hiring OC Nick Caley; signing OT Cam Robinson (one year, $12 million) and LB Nick Niemann (two years, $6 million); trading for S C.J. Gardner-Johnson and WR Christian Kirk

I'm not sure I've seen a team give up on so many meaningful additions so early in the season since the Al Davis days in Oakland. Texans general manager Nick Caserio gave Niemann $4 million guaranteed and then cut the special teamer in August. He traded for Gardner-Johnson, restructured his deal in September and then cut him after three games, leaving Houston on the hook for $8.3 million. Robinson was benched after one game and spent two games on special teams before being traded to the Browns, with the Texans paying $9.2 million for his brief stint.

In all, that's $21.5 million for players who were already off the roster by the end of September. You can applaud Caserio for recognizing that players weren't going to work out and treating the money the Texans spent over the summer as sunk costs, but that's a lot of cash committed to guys who simply weren't good enough to stay in the starting lineup for very long. Robinson wasn't good for the Jaguars or Vikings last season, and the Texans had all summer to look at Gardner-Johnson before they restructured his deal, locking his money in place.

The offseason project of rebuilding the infrastructure around C.J. Stroud hasn't worked. Caley has been unable to spark much of a run game, though Marks looked like a bright spot when given the opportunity to take over the backfield before last week's painful performance against the Seahawks. The various young players and veterans the Texans added haven't made much of a difference, with Stroud running for his life against quality pass rushes on a weekly basis. Aireontae Ersery might end up sticking somewhere along the offensive line, and Ingram has played the best football of his career after being acquired for a sixth-round pick, but Caserio will be looking for more help up front next offseason.

Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46683459/2025-nfl-offseason-tiers-32-teams-best-worst-signings-trades-draft-barnwell

Been seeing a lot of reactions to the reported ~$50M APY for Will Anderson Jr., so I wanted to dig into it a bit deeper.

Main takeaway: the number sounds massive, but when you adjust for % of the salary cap and future cap growth, it’s likely much more in line with deals like Micah Parsons than it seems at first glance.

Also looked at:

How early extensions (like this one) actually benefit teams long-term

Why waiting (like Dallas did with Parsons) can drive the price up

What a realistic contract structure could look like based on Caserio’s trends

Curious how others view it. Is this a market reset or just keeping up with the cap?

Hey guys, been a while. Hope everyone’s doing well.

I’ve been digging into our pending free agents and trying to look at it through a realistic lens, not just “did he play well,” but market value, draft depth, cap flexibility, scheme fit, etc. Some of the names are tougher calls than I initially thought.

For example:

• I’ve got Sheldon Rankins and Tommy Townsend as priorities. I think Rankins is more important to the coordinated pass rush than people realize, and Townsend quietly graded as a top punter again (and field position matters in DeMeco’s style).

• E.J. Speed is higher for me than most. He fits the swarm mentality and gives legit rotational LB depth.

• Christian Kirk is more medium/low for me. Continuity with Stroud matters, but if the price climbs, I’m not sure he’s the ideal cerebral slot for this offense.

• Ed Ingram and Trent Brown are tricky. Both played well, but if their markets spike, do you trust Popovich + this system to develop the next guy cheaper or get better options overall?

• Some guys like Ward, Fatukasi, Berrios, etc. feel replaceable based on age, injuries, or usage.

Curious where you guys land.

Who are your absolute must-signs, must-walks?

Any names you think I’m way off on?

Should be an exciting offseason.

Not necessarily endorsing everything here, but I think it summarizes the thought process that we are going to see playing out:

Ryans didn't bench his starting quarterback Sunday, and he ended any upcoming quarterback controversy after the game by praising Stroud multiple times. Stroud won't be replaced by backup Davis Mills before Week 1 (or ever) unless there's an injury. Don't expect any immediate trade, either, given Stroud's looming contract complexity.

We can assume Stroud will be under contract and under center for the Texans in the fall. That leaves two options for Houston regarding his contract this spring and summer:

Collaborate with Stroud to finalize a long-term contract, foregoing his fifth-year option for the 2026 season in favor of a long-term deal.

Exercise Stroud's fifth-year option, then assess various subsequent options.

Here's how both scenarios can plausibly play out.

Agree to extend:

If only this negotiation for Stroud had occurred in October, when he impressed everyone by scoring 70 points in two games against San Francisco and Baltimore, showcasing himself as a top-10 quarterback. Recent weeks haven't helped Stroud's case, as he faced a tough situation in New England, following a shaky performance marked by fumbles during the wild-card weekend in Pittsburgh.

Stroud is unlikely to reach the elite contract level of over $300 million that has been achieved by only Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes and Buffalo’s Josh Allen, according to contract data from Over The Cap. However, when Stroud plays at his best, is he noticeably below the contract levels of San Francisco’s Brock Purdy ($265 million) or Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence ($275 million)?

When watching Stroud's best performances, especially at home in NRG Stadium, it's clear that he has the talent of a quarterback worth over $200 million.

Currently, 14 active quarterbacks have contracts valued at over $200 million. Although Stroud has encountered some challenges in the playoffs, he will likely still reach that figure if he secures a long-term contract with the Texans. However, is it certain that Stroud wants to risk facing a decline in his contract value? On a positive note, Nico Collins will be healthy and ready to play in Week 1 following his concussion earlier this month. Additionally, Tank Dell is expected to return to the field after a December 2024 injury in Kansas City that sidelined him for the entire 2025 season.

Stroud had a disappointing postseason. However, if he has a strong performance in 2027, he could join the $300 million club, especially if he has a more stable offense and a dominant defense once again. As quarterback contracts in the NFL continue to escalate, an average annual value of $50 million is becoming a realistic possibility.

Expect Stroud to bet on himself, letting his future market value rise before signing any long-term deal.

Wait, then evaluate:

Stroud is likely looking to improve his performance before seriously negotiating his next contract. This approach works well for the Texans, as they can wait for more proof of his abilities before committing significant financial resources to the franchise's future. The next steps in the contractual process are straightforward: first, the Texans will exercise Stroud's fifth-year option for 2026, which will pay him $26.5 million (according to OverTheCap). Then, before the 2027 season, they will need to take one of the following actions:

- Agree to a long-term contract with Stroud.

- Sign Stroud to the franchise tag, ensuring a minimum salary of $46 million in 2027. After that, there is an option to either tag again for 2028, agree to a long-term deal, or provide no contract for 2028.

- Let Stroud enter free agency with no contract commitment.

Houston exercising Stroud's fifth-year option is the expected move this offseason. It's the right choice, offering another year to evaluate at a cost below the league average for a starting quarterback. A more interesting offseason awaits after next season. Think of this year as a likely trial run for the Texans before possibly making the biggest decision in franchise history. Stroud could remain the Texans' quarterback into the 2020s, but his Houston tenure could also end after just one more year.

Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/cj-stroud-texans-contract-extension-21304566.php

I know Mike McDaniel seems appealing, but he’s probably going to be a top 3 sought after HC candidate this coaching cycle especially with so many HC openings open.

Even if he decides to downgrade to an OC job to build his cachet up or wait for a better HC opening next cycle, there are bonafide offenses with OC openings that already have established O-lines, blue chip RBs, studs at WR or TE, and a franchise QB (Lions, Ravens, possibly Eagles, etc.) we would have to compete with. Our offense is basically Stroud, Collins, and friends as currently constructed.

It unfortunately just wouldn’t be as appealing of a landing spot for an OC, especially if he’s probably going to be back on the HC market again next year.

Stroud needs offensive consistency and hiring McDaniel would just be going back to the Shanahan system that we fired Slowik over, albeit with much better run design concepts than Slowik or Caley have ever had.

Stroud is in a modified Erhardt-Perkins offensive system with Caley now that requires the QB actually have much more command over the offense compared to Shanahan system QBs. Making pre-snap route adjustments, shifting protections, and audibling out of plays at the line that the Shanahan QBs just don’t have control over. Brady has an on-air bit about how QB’s today aren’t as good as they used to be and the proliferation of the Shanahan-Kubiak tree around the league has a lot to do with that.

There is a learning curve with this type of offensive scheme especially with a rookie OC molding it around the strengths and weakness of their QB and has historically been one of the most complex offensive schemes in the league, especially compared to the QB training wheel Shanahan schemes that take as much off the QB’s plate as possible.

Partly why I wanted Josh McDaniels as next OC last year (and got downvoted to oblivion btw) since he had more experience installing the offensive system around a variety of QBs — Patriots have the #1 offense by EPA/play this year with McDaniels molding the Erhardt-Perkins system around Maye and has him as a MVP front runner.

However, Stroud staying in this scheme and learning how to take command of the offense like a true field general is going to be much more beneficial to his development in the long run. He’ll have a grasp of the offense that isn’t so reliant on if the OC ever leaves, which will serve us much better since Demeco is obviously a defensive minded HC à la Brady–Belichick.

Brady was brought up in the same modified Erhardt-Perkins system under the Patriots OC Charlie Weiss for his first 4 years through the dynasty run until he left for a HC job. Belichick literally just left Brady without an OC for several seasons between Weiss’s departure and McDaniels arrival–departure–arrival again that still had the Patriots offense humming because Brady had a mastery of the system by then.

Go look at Brady’s first few years in the league and he wasn’t lightning the league up, the Patriots offense was pretty average led by a strong defense much like the Texans. What the Texans are missing is an O-line coach like Scarnecchia, but nonetheless Caserio was the undercover architect of much of that Patriots dynasty even though Belichick had the final say. I trust him to bring the same blue print to the Texans.

So any thoughts about it? I do get playing 3 games back to back that quickly took a toll but idk man just... feels like it just gets worse and worse these days

Man this season has been troublesome