By Bill Young
The Houston Texans have progressed each year under coach Gary Kubiak. However, how much longer can ownership wait to reach the playoffs? The pressure continues to fall on the Texans as the Andre Johnson contract situation becomes an issue. If the Texans should fail to make the playoffs in the next couple of seasons, Johnson may no longer be a Texan. This would be a devastating blow to a franchise that has come agonizingly close to their first playoff berth the last couple of seasons.
Fans and players a like have many reasons for concern as the upcoming season approaches. Dunta Robinson, the team's top cover corner, signed with Atlanta. This leaves a gaping hole in the secondary in a division ruled by the Colts aerial assault. While a decent replacement could be found in the draft, this player cannot replace the experience and skills that Robinson possesses.
The contract extension of the Pro-Bowl LB Demeco Ryans will go a long way to keeping a solid foundation in place for the future. Unfortunately, the defensive line needs to be improved to give DE Mario Williams some help. Otherwise, the Texans will be routinely gashed on the ground and through the air. Even Andre Johnson will be unable to prevent a dramatic decline in performance if these needs aren't addressed.
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