2007-08 Houston Texans
With a new QB in Matt Schaub and a new running back in Ahman Greenne, a new offensive Tackle and another first round pick, the newly improved Texans definitely will have excitement this season. Dunta Robinson, DeMeco Ryans, Mario Williams and Okoye promise to make one of the strongest cores in the league, which makes the Texans even more exciting to watch. . Houston beat Jacksonville twice and stole a game from the Colts last year. The AFC South will certainly be tough in ‘07, but it looks like Houston will not have a problem making it far into the season.
Previous Seasons
While the city of Houston suffered an absence of professional football for five years, the 2005-2006 Houston Texas are in the early stages of returning excitement to fans. With young quarterback David Carr leading the way and running back Domanick Davis on his way to a third straight season with 1,000 rushing yards, Texans football tickets will eventually become one of the city’s hottest forms of entertainment. However, this year’s team holds the worst record in the National Football League.
As any expansion team’s first few years of play unfold, the Texans have struggled during their first four seasons of existence. Under head coach Dom Capers, the Texans became the first expansion team to win two regular season openers in their first two years. While they have not ended a season with a winning record, the Texans’ building process has allowed them to select some young players in the NFL draft who are sure to contribute to the team’s future success. Davis was named Rookie of the Year in 2004, and wide receiver Andre Johnson is emerging as one of the NFL’s standout receivers as he gains experience on the field.
The Texans’ home, Reliant Stadium, is the first NFL stadium with a retractable roof, making the home field one of the most attractive environments in professional sports. Over the team’s short history, fans have witnessed Carr’s rise to become one of the NFL’s best rushing quarterbacks and what was a consistent level of improvement until this season’s struggles. However, it takes many teams a number of years before the desired success can be achieved. The Texans play in one of the most difficult conferences, the AFC South, which includes NFL powerhouses the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Many fans are rightfully critical of the team’s management decisions; with a slew of draft picks and an urgent need for help on their offensive line, the Texans only selected one offensive lineman in last year’s draft. Some speculate that the Texans will undergo a head coaching change after this dismal season ends. However, the past four seasons hold glimmers of hope, including a remarkable defensive performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers in late 2002 and numerous victories against the Tennessee Titans, the team that deserted Houston in 1997. Defensive stars Aaron Glenn and Gary Walker both started in the AFC Pro Bowl Team’s victory in 2003, but unfortunately, they no longer play for the Texans.
The 2005-2006 Texans will use this year as another learning opportunity and will continue to grow as a team of the future. While another losing season may be a disappointment, the Texans will use their early draft picks to expand their roster and return to their track of development. The team recently hired Dan Reeves, who lead the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons to Super Bowl appearances, as a talent consultant. With more experience and the support of fans in Houston, Texans football tickets will soon be on the rise in popularity.
