We are about 100 days away from the start of the 2025 NFL season, but the good news is that organized training activities are beginning this week for the Houston Texans, therefore a lot of content is coming.
“Are you nervous about the offensive line?” – @chris_perry_1
The short answer to this question is yes, but I think there is a world in which this group could be better than the group last year, but that wouldn’t be saying very much.
There are a few reasons to be optimistic, and one of those reasons is the fact that they fired Bobby Slowik, who was their offensive coordinator, along with Chris Strausser, who was their offensive line coach. That in itself should improve the group tremendously because they do have some talent, and now it is about bringing out the best in them, which did not happen last year.
Another reason for optimism is fact that they actually have options this offseason. Last season, most of the starting spots on the offensive line were predetermined, and now I believe that every spot will be up for grabs.
If this group can even be average, it will be a huge step up from the season prior, and the offense has the chance to be very good.
“Do you truly believe that we have enough weapons at the wide receiver position?” – @jackthadon_32
I am a huge believer in this wide receiver core as it stands. The group has a true number one wide receiver in Nico Collins, a proven veteran in Christian Kirk, and two young options in Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, who possess extreme potential.
Higgins has drawn comparisons to Collins by several of the top draft analysts, which should be downright scary for opposing defenses, and will help a lot with contested catches, and pushing the ball downfield.
Noel is also someone that you should not underestimate, due to his ability to get open quickly, and his ability after the catch.
“Will the Texans sign a free agent running back or trade for a player like Jalen Ramsey?” – @peter_scott_1965
I think it is very possible for the Texans to sign a free agent running back, and there were some rumors linking the team to J.K. Dobbins, who would be a great addition at this point in the offseason.
As far as Ramsey goes, I am almost 100% sure that the team will not trade for him. He is still a good player, but Houston is stacked in the secondary, and it would not be worth it to send draft capital for a player that is not needed.
“Do we have the ability to be the best defense in the league?” – @travis_atwood21
I genuinely believe that Houston’s defense could be one of, if not the best in the league after the 2025 season comes to an end.
Starting at the defensive line, they are stacked with Will Anderson Jr. on one side, and Danielle Hunter on the other side. Add in Sheldon Rankins, Tim Settle, Denico Autry, Darrell Taylor and Derek Barnett to the mix, and that is a scary group.
Linebacker is a bit uncertain, due to Christian Harris missing most of the 2024 season, therefore it is uncertain if he will get that job back from Henry To’oTo’o, who played well in his absence.
Harris has all the potential in the world to be a great player in the league, but he needs to stay healthy, and that has not been the case. You also have Azeez Al-Shaair, who is their middle linebacker, and one of the leaders of the defense. He is a game changer for Houston.
The secondary may be the best in the league. Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter are an outstanding duo, and on the back end you have Jalen Pitre, who just signed a multi-year extension, Calen Bullock, who had five interceptions as a rookie, along with CJ Gardner-Johnson, who was acquired this offseason.
“Who do you think TE2 will be?” – @hawkes1977
I think as of now, it will probably be Brevin Jordan, who unfortunately tore his ACL last year. His presence on the field was definitely missed, and I think he could have a big season in offensive coordinator Nick Caley’s offense.
Cade Stover, who was Houston’s fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is someone with a bit of potential, and you should definitely keep your eye on him as well.
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