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Double Barrel said:
Sure there is. Lots of folks advocated skipping a QB in this draft and tanking for Caleb Williams in the 2024 draft.



Not a rub for me. I don't care either way. I'm just glad they got a potential high ceiling QB and we're not rolling this season with nothing but retreads or never-will-be QBs.
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Depends on how high you think his ceiling is.
 
The Texans' first 2023 opponent.

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Marlon Humphrey: Ravens “very scary” on paper, but we have to prove it
Posted by Josh Alper on June 20, 2023, 9:30 AM EDT


Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey wrapped up the offseason program by making a pretty bold pronouncement about his team.

Humphrey spent the last few weeks getting to know new teammates like Odell Beckham Jr., Zay Flowers, and Rock Ya-Sin while also catching up with returning members of the team. The veteran corner took stock of what he’s seen and said that “on paper, we look very scary” as they head into the 2023 season.
https://www.streetinsider.com/magazine/these-are-the-most-expensive-hollywood-homes-in-history/
The way things look on paper in June can be very different than how they look on the field come the fall, however, and Humphrey said that the team has to show that looks are not deceiving.

“We’ve got the pieces,” Humphrey said. “It’s just putting them together, working together, figuring out how it works. Putting out a product. It’s really easy to talk about all the great receivers we’ve got, all the great running backs, all the great DBs, the good D-line. But I think this is a year of just proving it.”

The Ravens aren’t the only AFC team that looks good on paper with the season a little over two months away and the depth of the conference means that the Ravens will have to start proving things right off the bat in order to solidify their bid for a playoff spot and more this year.
 
sandman said:
Me. I was those lots of folks. But Stroud is here now and I'm trying to sip the kool-aid and wearing rose colored glasses while watching unicorns eat butterflies and poop rainbows.
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It's all good, man. I don't blame fans for whatever they choose, but I definitely appreciate your perspective to put it all behind us and hope for the best.

steelbtexan said:
Depends on how high you think his ceiling is.
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I honestly have no idea. I'm not an NFL scout and I don't pretend to be one on the internet. That said, I have to hope that he's got to have a higher ceiling than anyone they've had under center in quite a while. Because if not, I probably won't stick around for the next rebuild. lol
 
31. HOUSTON TEXANS
Biggest impact player from the draft: QB C.J. Stroud
Pre-Draft Ranking: 31
The Texans made some moderate but impactful moves in free agency. They added receiving options in Robert Woods, Dalton Schultz and Noah Brown, along with proven running backs in Devin Singletary and Mike Boone.
They also added to their offensive line by trading for guard Shaq Mason. Their defense was elevated by the signings of interior defender Sheldon Rankins and one of the best veteran safeties available in Jimmie Ward. The Texans’ defense graded out at 31st in the league last season, so they need all the help they can get.
Stroud earned a 92.2 PFF grade in 2021, tying with Bryce Young, and he was the seventh-highest-graded player at the position this past season. Stroud was charted as accurate on 68.2% of passes in 2022, the second-best rate in the country, and he led the nation with 28.2% of passes deemed “accurate-plus,” which factors in leading a receiver away from coverage, among other things. The Rams drafted Nathaniel “Tank” Dell to pair with Stroud’s arm, a shifty slot receiver who Stroud reportedly advocated for after being selected at No. 2.
More sloppy reporting.
All Too Early Power Rankings: The Only Way Out Is Up - Battle Red Blog
 
IDEXAN said:
I dunno is Anderson finally locked in to #51 ?
He has said he wasn't exactly set on that #51 but is it now his permanent jersey # ?
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Per this quote in a May article, I believe he is likely to keep that number>

"It's just the number they gave me right now for rookie minicamp," Anderson said. "I mean, just being at Alabama and them giving me the No. 31, my coach told me just make a name out of it. So if 51 decides to stay here, I'm going to do my best to make a name and just be me. Numbers really don't matter to me."
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Houston Texans ceiling and floor for 2023
By Michael Gallagher | Last updated 6/22/23
New! Yardbarker on MSN

With a first-year head coach, a rookie quarterback and arguably the best rookie pass-rusher in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans clearly are rebuilding from the ground up.

How much better they will be from a season ago, when they finished 3--13-1, is still up for debate. Here's our best guess at the best- and worst-case scenarios for the Texans in 2023:

Ceiling: 7-10

Houston lost six one-score games in 2022, but after adding QB C.J. Stroud, receivers Robert Woods and Tank Dell, tight end Dalton Schultz and guard Shaq Mason, the offense has the firepower to flip one or two of those losses into wins.

Conversely, the Texans lost seven games by 10 or more points last season. The San Francisco 49ers had the No. 1-ranked defense in 2022 under former coordinator and new Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans. After adding edge-rusher Will Anderson, defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, linebackers Denzel Perryman and Henry To’oTo’o and cornerback Jimmie Ward, the revamped defense should keep Houston in more games in 2023.

Houston's three wins last season came against division rivals, so it’s plausible it can split with the Colts, Jaguars and Titans again. Games against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5, Carolina Panthers in Week 8, Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9 and Arizona Cardinals in Week 11 are also winnable. (Complete schedule analysis here.) Victories in those games would give Houston seven wins for the first time since 2019 and for only the third time in the past seven seasons.

Floor: 4-13

It could be argued two of Houston's three division rivals (Indianapolis and Jacksonville) are improved, and while the Texans offense and defense appear to be improved, too, that doesn’t necessarily mean that will translate to more wins.

The Texans have five games against 2022 playoff teams, and they also face a Steelers team that just narrowly missed out on the playoffs, the Sean Payton-led Denver Broncos, and the Jets and Saints, who both significantly upgraded at quarterback with Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr, respectively. Houston also gets a Cleveland Browns team that will have a full season of Deshaun Watson at QB.

There are a lot of losses on this schedule, but Houston's chances of splitting with all three teams in the division seem good. Outside the division, though, one can argue that wins will be difficult to come by.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
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Houston Texans ceiling and floor for 2023
By Michael Gallagher | Last updated 6/22/23
New! Yardbarker on MSN

With a first-year head coach, a rookie quarterback and arguably the best rookie pass-rusher in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans clearly are rebuilding from the ground up.

How much better they will be from a season ago, when they finished 3--13-1, is still up for debate. Here's our best guess at the best- and worst-case scenarios for the Texans in 2023:

Ceiling: 7-10

Houston lost six one-score games in 2022, but after adding QB C.J. Stroud, receivers Robert Woods and Tank Dell, tight end Dalton Schultz and guard Shaq Mason, the offense has the firepower to flip one or two of those losses into wins.

Conversely, the Texans lost seven games by 10 or more points last season. The San Francisco 49ers had the No. 1-ranked defense in 2022 under former coordinator and new Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans. After adding edge-rusher Will Anderson, defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, linebackers Denzel Perryman and Henry To’oTo’o and cornerback Jimmie Ward, the revamped defense should keep Houston in more games in 2023.

Houston's three wins last season came against division rivals, so it’s plausible it can split with the Colts, Jaguars and Titans again. Games against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5, Carolina Panthers in Week 8, Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9 and Arizona Cardinals in Week 11 are also winnable. (Complete schedule analysis here.) Victories in those games would give Houston seven wins for the first time since 2019 and for only the third time in the past seven seasons.

Floor: 4-13

It could be argued two of Houston's three division rivals (Indianapolis and Jacksonville) are improved, and while the Texans offense and defense appear to be improved, too, that doesn’t necessarily mean that will translate to more wins.

The Texans have five games against 2022 playoff teams, and they also face a Steelers team that just narrowly missed out on the playoffs, the Sean Payton-led Denver Broncos, and the Jets and Saints, who both significantly upgraded at quarterback with Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr, respectively. Houston also gets a Cleveland Browns team that will have a full season of Deshaun Watson at QB.

There are a lot of losses on this schedule, but Houston's chances of splitting with all three teams in the division seem good. Outside the division, though, one can argue that wins will be difficult to come by.
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This piece covers that the new offensive pieces may be good for an additional 2-3 victories over last years six one score losses. It failed to mention how the new and improved defense with the new pieces and others that now have a season of work under their belt could affect the outcome of games. The new defensive philosophy and energy could very well play a part in adding another 3-4 victories over last seasons win total.

Ceiling: 9-8

Floor: 6-11
 
IMO next to take aways points allowed is the most important defensive stat. Here is a list of the Texans points allowed. The rankings are for points allowed only, not for overall defense. It did not surprise me that the 2011 team was the best at points allowed. Damn 'Fat Albert' to hell.


| Year | Points Allowed | Ranking for Points Allowed |
| 2011 | 17.4 | 4 |
| 2018 | 19.8 | 4 |
| 2014 | 19.2 | 7 |
| 2015 | 19.6 | 7 |
| 2012 | 20.7 | 9 |
| 2016 | 20.5 | 11 |
| 2004 | 21.2 | 15 |
| 2009 | 20.8 | 17 |
| 2019 | 24.1 | 19 |
| 2002 | 22.3 | 20 |
| 2007 | 24.0 | 22 |
| 2013 | 26.8 | 24 |
| 2006 | 22.9 | 25 |
| 2003 | 23.8 | 27 |
| 2008 | 24.6 | 27 |
| 2020 | 29.0 | 27 |
| 2021 | 26.6 | 27 |
| 2022 | 24.7 | 27 |
| 2010 | 26.7 | 29 |
| 2005 | 26.9 | 32 |
| 2017 | 27.3 | 32 |
 
mws said:
IMO next to take aways points allowed is the most important defensive stat. Here is a list of the Texans points allowed. The rankings are for points allowed only, not for overall defense. It did not surprise me that the 2011 team was the best at points allowed. Damn 'Fat Albert' to hell.


| Year | Points Allowed | Ranking for Points Allowed |
| 2011 | 17.4 | 4 |
| 2018 | 19.8 | 4 |
| 2014 | 19.2 | 7 |
| 2015 | 19.6 | 7 |
| 2012 | 20.7 | 9 |
| 2016 | 20.5 | 11 |
| 2004 | 21.2 | 15 |
| 2009 | 20.8 | 17 |
| 2019 | 24.1 | 19 |
| 2002 | 22.3 | 20 |
| 2007 | 24.0 | 22 |
| 2013 | 26.8 | 24 |
| 2006 | 22.9 | 25 |
| 2003 | 23.8 | 27 |
| 2008 | 24.6 | 27 |
| 2020 | 29.0 | 27 |
| 2021 | 26.6 | 27 |
| 2022 | 24.7 | 27 |
| 2010 | 26.7 | 29 |
| 2005 | 26.9 | 32 |
| 2017 | 27.3 | 32 |
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Aside from 2013 Son of Bum had top 10 defenses! A shame that schaub’s pick 6 record effected things in 2013…
 
thunderkyss said:
Remember our last coach/DC described an attacking system, but gave us the non-breaking bend you speak of.
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The difference, Lovie has always employed that bend but don’t break philosophy. We didn’t see that with Ryan’s defense in San Francisco. So I’m inclined to believe what’s being said right now versus what Lovie stated. Plus Lovie didn’t have the talent.
 
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