HOUSTON -- As they tried to sweep up the shattered pieces of their 2018 season after Saturday's wild-card loss to the Indianapolis Colts, the Houston Texans clung to one word to soothe the crushing disappointment.
"I think it's bright," rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee said. "I do. I think we all feel that way. The future is bright, real bright."
"Bright" was the word of choice, as the Texans see a young, dynamic quarterback (Deshaun Watson) who just finished his second season and a rookie class that was a significant part of the team's rebound from an 0-3 start to an 11-5 regular season.