Why Trading DeAndre Hopkins May Be a Good Thing

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports At this point, I think the reality that star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is no longer a Houston Texan has settled in for the majority of us. This could very well be a worsening state of affairs for some, like a dark twist to a relationship, denied for months, only for acceptance to be even more grueling. For others, including myself, this acceptance has bestowed the opportunity for wild speculation. Speculation about what a Texans team will look like without #10 lined up at wideout. I’ll even go as far as to say that I’m actually feeling rather excited about this new look Texans offense! The season hasn’t started yet, so all of this could be made moot by another blockbuster trade that sends J.J. Watt to the Titans for Rashaan Evans and a third round pick. But if you would, please indulge me here.

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