Since beginning the preseason in the foggy northeast, the Houston Texans have already begun to mold into form.
C.J. Stroud was flustered, Tank Dell was an instant success, and Houston’s run defense looked dramatically improved. But, other than these headline-stealing performances, what else can we look forward to? Of the very, very many things wrong with the Texans last year, what other improvements can we expect to see before the inaugural regular season game? To answer this question, we must begin our journey at the center of all things football: the football itself.
As we go from sideline to sideline, establishing a perimeter for the stage and then peering inward towards the football, we spot 22 surrounding athletes engaging in highly orchestrated theatrics.