Houston Texans 2009 Season

This season has been one hell of a season for Houston!

The team went from being the punchline of most sports jokes, to a team with a winning season and the respect of most NFL teams.

The Texans have put forth all they had to give, to pull off a positive outcome for this season. They ended the season ranked 4th in the league in Pass Offense, with the help of Quarterback Matt Schaub and Receivers Andre Johnson and Kevin Walter.

OFFENSE

The Texans offense is what always shines on the field, no matter who they're playing. Starting with the Quarterbacks, with Matt Schaub starting, Dan Orlovsky on backup, and Rex Grossman as 3rd string, the Texans have proven that depth is not an issue for them. Schaub, known for being prone to injury, has forced the team to pick up two more veteran QB's in case of an injury.

The run game was more of a nuisance to the offense than people expected. Steve Slaton hit his sophomore slump, fumbling at some of the most crucial times in the games. His inconsistency gave Ryan Moats, a veteran traded from Philadelphia, a chance to step up and gain the starting job. His start was explosive, but one of the most significant fumbles of the season was when he fumbled after Antoine Bethea (IND) tackled him near the end zone, turning the ball over without a score. After all resources were tapped, Arian Foster, a runner on the practice squad, was called into activity and given a chance to shine. Foster played exceptional football, scoring 3 touchdowns and 93 yards rushed.
Overall the run game was full of glitches, and nobody knew who to turn to when the starters couldn't meet requirements.
I don't doubt Slaton's legitimacy next season, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Texans draft a top notch running back this upcoming draft. Slaton's slump could have just been a fluke, but Kubiak is not willing to risk another season.
Prospects: Dexter Mccluster and Jhavid Best

The receiving core played nothing but near perfect football. Starting with Andre Johnson, the #1 receiver in the league for three years running, shows no fear against the coverage he's going up against. Very few cornerbacks can say they have stopped Andre on a play. His versatility and speed combine perfectly on the field when Schaub decides to go to his big man. Jacoby Jones also had a productive season, not only as kick and punt returner, but as the quiet receiver that he is. When balls seemed lost in the depth of the field, Jones would come out of nowhere and create magical plays that no safety or corner could ever imagine stopping.
On the other side are Kevin Walter and David Anderson ready to turn into targets for Schaub's impressive accuracy. Walter and Anderson are quiet receivers, who tend to shine when least expected. They don't create big plays like Andre, instead, they create plays that set Andre up for a big reception.

Kicker Chris Brown was awful this season, missing about 8 kicks in the entire season, some game deciding kicks. I blame some loses on him, honestly, because he was put in situations where a kick decides whether its a win or loss. I'm not sure what the Texans expect to do with the kicker next season, but if they start Brown again, I wont hesitate to say ''I told you so''.
My opinion: pick up a rookie kicker, and let him fight for starting spot, it wont her, Brown's old news in Htown, time for some new kicks, no pun intended.