This is a tough question. The front office is in disarray. But, how will the players respond? I think Tunsil will be welcomed. Players don't care about future picks that may take their jobs. However, they may not like O'Brien running Clowney off the team.
Watson, Hopkins, Watt, Tunsil, Reid, McKinney. There is big time talent here. OCs don't lick their chops when preparing for a RAC defense, either. The Texans will win some games based on that. Probably enough to win this average at best division. Still, there's one person that has yet to show he can step up when it's time to shine. I don't have to say his name. Because of that, my answer has to be...no. The Texans should not be considered contenders.
Watson, Hopkins, Watt, Tunsil, Reid, McKinney. There is big time talent here. OCs don't lick their chops when preparing for a RAC defense, either. The Texans will win some games based on that. Probably enough to win this average at best division. Still, there's one person that has yet to show he can step up when it's time to shine. I don't have to say his name. Because of that, my answer has to be...no. The Texans should not be considered contenders.