The variance is much higher for this seasons expected win total. You guys forget we could have Hoyer as the starter. Or Mallet could start and be a disaster.
Agree. Mallett and Hoyer are both far more acquainted with OB's system than Fitzpatrick was and both have better arms. I can't think of any reason to not expect an upgrade over Fitz.
IMO QB play was not the biggest of their problems last year. I would rank slow starts, no TE production, giving up big plays in the secondary, and the O line as their biggest problems. Let's hope those improve.
And I would argue that even though some responsibility could go to the QB and a really good QB would make up for those problems, the root of the problems was not the QB.
Better QB play (@ Cleveland and Tennessee) literally eliminated all three aspects. QBs are the NFL's engine.
I'm not 100% on board with the QB position being all that matters or whatever (not saying you are) but better QB play gives the Texans wins in the Bengals and the Colts game in Indy. That said there were also defensive lapses most specifically in the secondary and at the ILB spot that REALLY need to get corrected.
I would say it covered up for the aspects, it didn't eliminate it. You can't count on the QBs on roster to play on that high of a level every week.
The QB is by far the single most important position on the field... A great QB makes it a hell of a lot easier to build a team.
And who's our QB again... Lol. Difference is Buffalo already has a proven defense. I think the Jets will be decent next year as well. Anyway, I think 8-8 (maybe 9-7). I don't see a gauntlet of rookie QB's on the schedule this year and Foster is bound to miss time.
I expect them to be mediocre again I just don't think they have enough offense to be an elite team. I see between 6-9 wins.
Tthe single most important position on the field is ... JJ Watt. The Texans are lucky that the only player in the league at that position :grin:
