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During a recent NFL Network "32 Teams in 32 Days" feature, Rich Eisen, Trent Green, Michael Lombardi and Marshall Faulk assessed the Texans chances in the AFC South and the NFL this season.
The network has the Texans ranked #22 which could be considered a slight downgrade from their '08 finish since 16 teams finished with a better record than the Texans last season. The Texans were one of five teams with an 8-8 record last year.
Trent Green was the first to point out the potential for the Texans to finish higher than 22nd overall in the league. Green and Eisen cited the need for the Texans to get off to a faster start and not fall into a hole record-wise as they did in past seasons.
Green also mentioned that the Texans signing of Rex Grossman could mean the Texans aren't sold on Dan Orlovsky. That thought crossed my mind when Grossman was signed.
Our friend Michael Lombardi had an ideal stage to rip Matt Schaub's leadership skills again, but he stayed in more familiar territory by citing the need for "Schwab" to stay healthy and commit fewer turnovers, and stating concerns about "Osowski" being able to pick up the slack if "Schwab" goes down.
One thing Lombardi got right was that the defense needs to get better if the Texans intend to improve on their historically poor road record. I'll add to that hard hitting analysis by saying it's hot outside.
Faulk, who hasn't been all that kind to the Texans over the years, gushed over Steve Slaton during a brief film review. He said Slaton's moves against a Bengals safety "gave him chills" and reminded him of himself.
You can watch the entire segment below, courtesy of Texans TV.
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