The Houston Texans have definite draft needs that need to be filled but these x teams could truly ruin the Texans’ draft plans. Let’s take a look.
The pinnacle of the NFL offseason is almost upon us. The NFL draft will take place on Thursday, April 25th and last through Saturday, April 27th. TheHouston Texanswill enter the draft with seven selections to help bolster their roster.
TheTexanshave done a pretty good job at filling holes in their roster through free agency to open up everyone option in the draft when the time comes. That should be the goal for every time during free agency so they’re not pigeon-holed into selecting a specific type of player who plays a specific position.
The first thing that theTexansdid in their offseason agenda was letKareem JacksonandTyrann Mathieuwalk and pursue more lucrative deals. In turn, the replaced those two withBradley RobyandTashaun Gipson.Briean Boddy-Calhounwas also ended to help provide depth at both the cornerback and safety position.
Next, theHouston Texansturned their eyes to the other side of the ball.A.J. McCarronwas brought in to beDeshaun Watson‘s primary backup and special teams ace, backup QB, and reserve wide receiverJoe Webbreturned on a one year deal.
Additionally, in an effort to make sure Watson remains more upright than he did last year when he was sacked 62 times and hit an additional 133 times, theTexanssignedDarren FellsandMatt Kalil. Fells is known for his superb blocking and Kalil used to be a top-notch tackle back in Minnesota.
Finally, theHouston Texanshave kept some of their own players to ensure depth was maintained around the lineup.Jadeveon Clowneywas issued the franchise tag,Brandon Dunn,Ka’imi Fairbairn, andBrennan Scarlettwere tendered qualifying offers, andSeantrel Henderson,Angelo Blackson,DeAndre Carter, andJoel Heathwere all re-signed.
Even with all of these moves, Brian Gaine still has work to do to continue to build a championship contending season heading into his second draft as the general manager of theHouston Texans. The two biggest needs remaining on the roster is filling out the offensive line and adding to the secondary. Unfortunately, there are teams aboveTexansin the draft that can ruin the team’s draft plans, let’s take a look at who they are.
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