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Poll - win total/reasons for optimism

How many Texans wins in '23?


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Texansphan

Football connoisseur
Let's see if we as a bunch of Texans fans can get closer to reality than the fancy pundits who seem oblivious to the quality of the off-season Texans FO have navigated.
How many wins will Texans have in 2023 season? This is the poll question.
The discussion can center around the reasons for our optimism or otherwise.
Many of the "experts" think Texans will once again pick at or very near the top of the 2024 draft. From most of the sentiment I have seen in here and talking to other fans that seems to be unreasonably conservative.
Personally I think we will be at 8> - here's why.
The AFC South will once again be a weak division with coaching changes and new QB's so it is likely Texans will once again win 3 games.
Texans have upgraded the coaching staff with an energetic, exciting new HC. This should give us an extra 2 games. Texans will also have an easier schedule again.
Texans added many new vets to the team including some quality guys like Dalton Schultz, Shaq Mason and Devin Singletary. +2
Texans also added some quality rookies at key positions including at QB and Edge. +2
That brings the total to 9, hence my prediction of 8> or 8 to be conservative.
Can you think of more reasons for optimism?
Add your thoughts.
 
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thunderkyss

Just win baby!!!
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To me it seems like the Texans have done too much. There’s way too much “new” to think they’d be able to put together a cohesive unit on either side of the ball in one season.

Especially the way training camp & the preseason doesn’t help anyone. The first month will be the preseason. If we’re playing established teams we won’t win a game. If the first month is stacked with new coaches & QBs we may win two/three games & get everyone excited.

November/December hopefully they’ll start pulling together & can take advantage of other teams misfortune.

still. I chose 10 wins.


It’s what I do
 

TheRealJoker

Hall of Fame
To me it seems like the Texans have done too much. There’s way too much “new” to think they’d be able to put together a cohesive unit on either side of the ball in one season.

Especially the way training camp & the preseason doesn’t help anyone. The first month will be the preseason. If we’re playing established teams we won’t win a game. If the first month is stacked with new coaches & QBs we may win two/three games & get everyone excited.

November/December hopefully they’ll start pulling together & can take advantage of other teams misfortune.

still. I chose 10 wins.


It’s what I do
Too much new worked for the Jags last season. Lawrence had 3 new WRs and a new TE. New HC. That worked out pretty dang well for them.
 

KA4Texan

Woof!
Contributor's Club
I guess it all depends which side of me you ask.

Pessimist: Probably 10+ so we can do nothing in the playoffs and our first round pick is late.

Then remember we traded our first round and instantly change it to less than 3 so that someone else gets our #1

Optimist: Probably 10+ because "GO TEXANS!"

The other part of me thats in my thinker noodle says probably 7 or 8 wins but its a reason for hope since its DRs first season as HC and the wins looked good.

Yes, I know I have a lot of parts... but there is a reason I only usually pay attention to a third of the crap that comes out of my mouth or fingers.
 

Texansphan

Football connoisseur
To me it seems like the Texans have done too much. There’s way too much “new” to think they’d be able to put together a cohesive unit on either side of the ball in one season.

Especially the way training camp & the preseason doesn’t help anyone. The first month will be the preseason. If we’re playing established teams we won’t win a game. If the first month is stacked with new coaches & QBs we may win two/three games & get everyone excited.

November/December hopefully they’ll start pulling together & can take advantage of other teams misfortune.

still. I chose 10 wins.


It’s what I do
The time factor is an interesting one.
For instance, if Texans can play the easiest games first, they will have maximum time available to gel for when they play the tougher teams.
Something to watch for.
 

SnakeEyes

Under NRG
We will be IN every game for the most part. Not scoring points after the score is 31-0. Games will come out more like 21-14, 10-6, 17- 14. And with the way CJ can pin point pass...I would think we will win about 7 to 8. I agree with the post of too many moving parts are new and becoming a true "unit" is not going to happen until mid season at the very best. More likely, next year.
 

Speedy

Former Yeller Dweller
Especially the way training camp & the preseason doesn’t help anyone.
I REALLY hope they schedule some scrimmages with other teams this year. Culley and Lovie did not. You can't continously play against yourself and tell if you're making any progress, what you really need to work on, so forth and so on. You're right, preseason games do nothing because a majority of the final 53 man roster deosn't even play but a handful of snaps in those games. That's not enough. Get some scrimmages going so those guys can get some reps.


I was just thinking about the Texans win total over the weekend. The last 2 years I've had them in the 3-5 range. Looking at the schedule, I don't just see winnable games, I see very winnable games. Tampa, Arizona, Atlanta and at the very least splits with Indy and Tennessee, if not better. Some of that will matter when they play. Early in the season, while they're still trying to gel, could make those games a little tougher.

I think the 2 games against the Jags will be tougher than people here think, and I think the Jags take the division.

The toughest games are going to be Baltimore, Cincy and the Jets, all on the road. All of the others could go either way.

We've seen plenty of worst to 1st teams in the NFL. I'm not going so far as to say the Texans will do that, but you never know. I don't have them in the playoffs this year.

When it comes to the Texans, they have made me into a prove it to me first type. So I don't let my feelings get in the way of analyzing them. I like the things they've done this offseason, but I still have to see it on the field.

That said, I'm leaning towards doubling my low end totals for them the last couple of years. So my pre-preseason estimate, before I've seen anybody even on a practice field, or what injuries could possibly take place before Sep 10th, is 6-8 wins. Check back with me the 1st week of September.
 

sandman

Brexit Advisor
I went with 7 because there were 4 games last year that could/should have been wins. Obviously the tie with Indy but there were three losses where they were leading or tied in the 4th quarter. If the only improvement they see is to stop snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, this will be a much improved team. Wouldn't mind not seeing 10 non-competitive losses again though, even if I do expect 10 losses.
 

Double Barrel

Texans Talk Admin
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Contributor's Club
I'm going with 8. I think it's reasonable and I wouldn't be surprised if 8-9 wins takes the AFC South this season.

Hiring DeMeco is a fundamental shift in this organization, and I think he brings an aggressiveness and intensity to this team that has been missing for a while. Players will ball for him, and I trust his judgement on finding the right guys.
 

Porky

Hall of Fame
My bear case was 5 wins. Lots of new players, stars are all young. Rookie HC, rookie QB, first-time play caller, etc.

My bull case was 9 wins. Better overall talent, young stars shine as rookies, Demeco has few rookie mistakes, and new players gel quickly. CJ shows why he was #2 overall.

I usually find that things go to the mean/middle. So, I choose 7 wins, + or - one game.
 

DocBar

Hall of Fame
Contributor's Club
To me it seems like the Texans have done too much. There’s way too much “new” to think they’d be able to put together a cohesive unit on either side of the ball in one season.

Especially the way training camp & the preseason doesn’t help anyone. The first month will be the preseason. If we’re playing established teams, we won’t win a game. If the first month is stacked with new coaches & QBs we may win two/three games & get everyone excited.

November/December hopefully they’ll start pulling together & can take advantage of other teams' misfortune.

still. I chose 10 wins.


It’s what I do
I'm worried about pairing a rookie QB with a first-time coordinator/play caller. See also Zach Wilson.
Other than that, I'm very optimistic about the future of the Texans. I voted 6 wins as a realistic win total.
 

76Texan

Hall of Fame
On paper, the Texans look to have the best roster in the AFC South. If they can just stay healthy.

BS (Bobby Slowik) is an unknown; however.
He's been on a fastrack to OC in such a short time; it's a bit scary.
He has never called a game in his life; think about that for a moment.

The defense should improve quite a bit and the ST should be steady as well.

8 wins is possible if the Football Gods just leave them boys alone.
 

Texansphan

Football connoisseur
I'm upbeat and optimistic about our team for 2023 BUT I have to keep reminding myself of these things - rookie HC, rookie OC, and rookie QB.
Yeah the whole team will likely take several games before they start to really gel but other teams are in the same boat.
I am very pleased with Ryans - I think he brings an extra element to the Texans as a former Texan plus his enthusiasm and energy will be contagious.
 

IDEXAN

Hall of Fame
Contributor's Club
Yeah the whole team will likely take several games before they start to really gel but other teams are in the same boat.
I am very pleased with Ryans - I think he brings an extra element to the Texans as a former Texan plus his enthusiasm and energy will be contagious.
I'm been over the moon (yea a really old expression) ever since Demeco agreed to coach the Texans and I'm really optimistic but it's gonna take some patience in the beginning, during the startup.
 

Bayouboy1965

Practice Squad
I remember #59. I remember how he made those around him better.

I remember the speed, the tenacity, the patience, and the intelligence.

i saw the 2023 draft DeMeco hadn’t changed…… there’s something stirring down on Kirby……are you paying attention?

I say 2nd in the South, possible wildcard
 

santo

Hall of Fame
Contributor's Club
I remember #59. I remember how he made those around him better.

I remember the speed, the tenacity, the patience, and the intelligence.

i saw the 2023 draft DeMeco hadn’t changed…… there’s something stirring down on Kirby……are you paying attention?

I say 2nd in the South, possible wildcard
I was excited when we drafted him and I’m excited now that they brought him back. I think his presence will bring out the best out of everyone around him.
 

TexansBull

Hall of Fame
On paper, the Texans look to have the best roster in the AFC South. If they can just stay healthy.

BS (Bobby Slowik) is an unknown; however.
He's been on a fastrack to OC in such a short time; it's a bit scary.
He has never called a game in his life; think about that for a moment.

The defense should improve quite a bit and the ST should be steady as well.

8 wins is possible if the Football Gods just leave them boys alone.
I heard Bobby Slowik is pretty good on Madden. Should be fine.

He has a high S2 score too.
 

steelbtexan

King of the W. B. Club
Contributor's Club
I've got 6 games

With better talent around Stroud and better coaching/easier schedule as well as a much better defense the 1 score games should at least be split which would have them winning between 8-10 games since Mills sucks and Stroud is great. But with a rookie HC/QB give me 6 wins.
 

TexansBull

Hall of Fame
I've got 6 games

With better talent around Stroud and better coaching/easier schedule as well as a much better defense the 1 score games should at least be split which would have them winning between 8-10 games since Mills sucks and Stroud is great. But with a rookie HC/QB give me 6 wins.
To me 6 wins is the minimum expectation. The floor and any less will be a let down.

I could see them coming away with 9 wins. This team will play hard for Demeco, the defense will be night and day especially against the run, and we upgraded on offense in Rb, WR, and QB. Stingley will have a better than expected year because he will be used the way he is supposed to be. That will be one of the best stories for me.

Coach if the year would be Demeco.
Rookie defensive player of the year- Anderson
I don’t think we will get ROPY. But we could have a chance if Tank has some incredible returns and catches.
 

sandman

Brexit Advisor
To me 6 wins is the minimum expectation. The floor and any less will be a let down.

I could see them coming away with 9 wins. This team will play hard for Demeco, the defense will be night and day especially against the run, and we upgraded on offense in Rb, WR, and QB. Stingley will have a better than expected year because he will be used the way he is supposed to be. That will be one of the best stories for me.

Coach if the year would be Demeco.
Rookie defensive player of the year- Anderson
I don’t think we will get ROPY. But we could have a chance if Tank has some incredible returns and catches.
I expect this team will lose games at the beginning of the season that we thought they should win while they are trying to gel and build cohesion as a team. Just too many new parts to this team, on the field and on the sideline.

I think this team will win games later in the year that might have been penciled in as a loss before the season started because of that gelling. Which is why I went with 7 games. Expecting a season similar to what Jax had this past year in respect to the play in the second half compared to the first half.

There will be massive wailing, gnashing of teeth and wearing of sackcloth and ashes around here before the bye week. I expect a Fire Demeco thread will be started.
 

Texansphan

Football connoisseur
I expect this team will lose games at the beginning of the season that we thought they should win while they are trying to gel and build cohesion as a team. Just too many new parts to this team, on the field and on the sideline.

I think this team will win games later in the year that might have been penciled in as a loss before the season started because of that gelling. Which is why I went with 7 games. Expecting a season similar to what Jax had this past year in respect to the play in the second half compared to the first half.

There will be massive wailing, gnashing of teeth and wearing of sackcloth and ashes around here before the bye week. I expect a Fire Demeco thread will be started.
And fire everybody else threads.
 

Speedy

Former Yeller Dweller
Only 5 playoff teams on the schedule. I've got confidence in DeMeco. This is a new era in Houston football.
5 from LAST year. Nobody knows how it plays out this year. Example, are the Jets a playoff team now? Does Payton improve Denver? 7 teams made the playoffs last year that didn't the year before. Of course that also means 7 playoff teams from 2021 did NOT make the playoffs last year. So I don't get too hung up on strength of schedule from the year before.
 
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