Initially formulated by an aircraft engineer around 1960, the “KISS Principle” suggests that simple systems are much more likely to succeed than complex ones. Whether or not the Houston Texans have intentionally taken a “complex” approach to the NFL Draft over the course of the last two seasons is debatable. That said, the early returns on their last two classes suggest that the team could benefit greatly from a more simplified approach in preparation for this year’s draft. Namely: selecting players who can contribute immediately.
The Texans were a Cleveland Browns Week 17 victory away from a playoff spot last season despite receiving next to nothing from a draft class that many pundits graded as a resounding success.