Pro Football Focus has really been stepping up their coverage lately, providing a great alternative to the same-old, same-old “mainstream” NFL coverage sites. Basing most of their observations off a foundation of PFF’s next-gen stats engine, the insights are unique, if nothing else.
Their latest Houston Texans-centric piece is a 2020 team preview, where they take a look under the hood of the Texans, kick the tires, and make some predictions for the coming season. Steve Palazzolo opens the piece with a quick recap of recent Houston history:
Since trading up to draft quarterback Deshaun Watson in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Texans have been treading water trying to recapture their draft capital and build a well-rounded team around their signal-caller.