I just got around to reading this article from The Chronic. Here's a quote from Texans owner Bob McNair:
Any team would want these guys in their lineup:
1. DeMeco Ryans
2. Andre Johnson
3. Dunta Robinson
Most assume these guys will become high quality players:
4. Mario Williams
5. Matt Schaub
6. Amobi Okoye
These are some vet players who are of proven quality, if not Pro Bowlers:
7. Anthony Weaver
8. Ahman Green
9. Chester Pitts
Young guys who could become quality players soon:
10. Owen Daniels
11. Eric Winston
12. Charles Spencer
13. Travis Johnson
Players with quality skills in limited roles (yeah, I'm reaching now):
14. Jerome Mathis
15. Vonta Leach
Have I forgotten about some players? Have I given too much credit to others? If 18-21 quality players are really needed to contend for the playoffs, just how close are the Texans?
18-21 "quality" players? And the Texans are "very close"? OK, what constitutes a quality player? And just how close are they to the magic 18-21 level?"In this league, you really need 18-21 quality players if you want to be in the playoffs every year, and we're building to that," owner Bob McNair said. "We're not there yet, but we're very close, and that's why we think we'll be competitive this year and why we think we'll be competing for a playoff spot. That's our goal."
Any team would want these guys in their lineup:
1. DeMeco Ryans
2. Andre Johnson
3. Dunta Robinson
Most assume these guys will become high quality players:
4. Mario Williams
5. Matt Schaub
6. Amobi Okoye
These are some vet players who are of proven quality, if not Pro Bowlers:
7. Anthony Weaver
8. Ahman Green
9. Chester Pitts
Young guys who could become quality players soon:
10. Owen Daniels
11. Eric Winston
12. Charles Spencer
13. Travis Johnson
Players with quality skills in limited roles (yeah, I'm reaching now):
14. Jerome Mathis
15. Vonta Leach
Have I forgotten about some players? Have I given too much credit to others? If 18-21 quality players are really needed to contend for the playoffs, just how close are the Texans?