Last week the Texans began what may be a two to three year process of expunging their roster by releasing two starting offensive lineman Senio Kelemente and Nick Martin. They were joined by running back Duke Johnson and inside linebacker Peter Kalambayi in what soon may be come a sweeping dismissal of Bill O’Brien era players.
When a regime takes over after the previous one has been overthrown, it’s customaryto see the loyal, overvalued constituents be ripped out root and stem. Keeping followers of the old system only slows progress, this is true. However, releasing two offensive lineman on a team that has historically been incompetent on the offensive line insinuates more than intended regarding the organization’s disposition to trade disgruntled star QB Deshaun Watson.