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With all of this focus on offense, some people feel that the organization is overlooking the defense. I would disagree and believe that the defense will be in the top 10 this year and here is why...
Players are going back to their natural positions, where some have excelled in the past. Robaire Smith was a very good DT before coming to the Texans and should pay big dividends this season. Travis Johnson is also a natural 4-3 DT. Both of these players will be better now that they can be aggressive and not have to worry about holding up linemen for the LB's to make tackles. Same holds true for Peek and Babin who were dominant at the DE position in college. No more worrying about covering the flat or a RB out of the backfield... just get in the backfield and make a play. Greenwood is a natural 4-3 OLB who excelled in this position as a Dolphin. And if the schemes can get any kind of pressure on the QB it might make PBuc look respectable and bring Robinson back to a Pro Bowl level of play.
In addition, I believe that they will focus on getting good secondary players in the draft. CB is one of the highest paid positions in the NFL, so it makes sense to get some young guys vs. paying for high-dollar veterans.
There is definitely potential for a very good season (8-8 or better) if everyone stays healthy. Crazier things have happened in the NFL.
Players are going back to their natural positions, where some have excelled in the past. Robaire Smith was a very good DT before coming to the Texans and should pay big dividends this season. Travis Johnson is also a natural 4-3 DT. Both of these players will be better now that they can be aggressive and not have to worry about holding up linemen for the LB's to make tackles. Same holds true for Peek and Babin who were dominant at the DE position in college. No more worrying about covering the flat or a RB out of the backfield... just get in the backfield and make a play. Greenwood is a natural 4-3 OLB who excelled in this position as a Dolphin. And if the schemes can get any kind of pressure on the QB it might make PBuc look respectable and bring Robinson back to a Pro Bowl level of play.
In addition, I believe that they will focus on getting good secondary players in the draft. CB is one of the highest paid positions in the NFL, so it makes sense to get some young guys vs. paying for high-dollar veterans.
There is definitely potential for a very good season (8-8 or better) if everyone stays healthy. Crazier things have happened in the NFL.