Red Zone Play: Get Ready Houston, Here Comes The Pain

Photo by Al Pereira/Getty ImagesNot only have the Houston Texans failed to improve a league worst offensive line, it might actually be possible that they made it worse.

Let’s begin with the understanding that preseason games, joint practices, and Twitter videos aren’t always an accurate indicator of what the regular season holds. The other side of that, however, is looking to last season for validation, and when combining the two views of Houston’s offensive line the tea leaves read “Abandon hope all ye who enter here.”

Let’s do a quick position-by-position analysis:

Left Tackle

Arguably the most crucial non-quarterback position on an offense, the left tackle will make or break a running game…