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Texans' Rick Smith on up-and-down offense: 'We've shown flashes'

Devoting a considerable amount of time and financial resources into upgrading their offense, the Texans overhauled that unit this offseason.

They invested a four-year, $72 million contract in former Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler. They signed former Miami Dolphins running back Lamar Miller to a four-year, $26 million deal. They signed former Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Jeff Allen to a four-year, $28 million deal.

And they drafted speedy Notre Dame wide receiver Will Fuller in the first round.

Although the offense has displayed signs of improvement, especially a running game led by Miller that ranks 12th in the NFL, the passing game, scoring offense and red-zone scoring offense haven't met expectations.