The Texans "A" list

[Arky]

Originally Posted by itssharif

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RB- S.Slaton (say what you will about his sophomore slump but it was never his burst that was missing it was 3 very poor interior offensive linemen and when given the opportunity through the air he excelled, I expect a BIG TIME COMEBACK from him next year)...............

Like barrett alluded to, it's interesting that only a healthy Pitts gets mentioned in this thread when speaking of G-C-G. Myers might not be as bad as some of us think - he was dealing with injury early in the year. The coaches apparently like him - perhaps because he's the best they got. Having said that, I still think he could be upgraded and would make a good backup... Would love to see a 1st or 2nd round used on a Grade A center next year. Seems like all the dynasty type teams in the past had an all-world center (Steelers had Webster, etc.)...

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Thinking about it a little more, I could easily add about 5 to 7 more names to my own list which would make 26-27 keepers or roughly half the roster.... And that suggests that half the roster could be upgraded. In building a team, I think you gotta get or try to get all the starters in the ABC categories. Doesn't mean they all have to be all-pro, a C is fine if he is solid and doing his job. So, according to this very informal survey, we have several starters that don't make the ABC list....

One other thing to note: this roster is definitely improved from where it was just a few years ago. Should the Texans change the HC for next year, this is not the kind of roster the incoming coach should blow up (ala what Payton did with the Saints). Just a few more pieces needed.....