Texans Ranked 20th - ESPN Power Rankings

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Originally Posted by Roy P

The Texans are definitely a team to watch. On paper, we have made upgrades that will hopefully equate to more wins on the field. This team has the potential to be a top 10 team in the league (that would have us drafting #22), but until it actually wins more games than it loses, we can't squawk too loudly about being underestimated by the media.

This think this was really well put, especially the part I bolded.
I agree, 7-9 given the schedule is not out of the question. Even if they go 7-9, they probably will still be better (at least in theory) than about half the teams that go 8-8 or better. That is just part of being in the AFC and specifically in the AFC south. It is (right now) the toughest division in football.

I don't think there is anyone here who doesn't think this team still has needs. As far as I am concerned, as long as they are improving, but still not "there", I don't mind having a less the reality record. It provides a better draft position, which should mean a better shot at continuing to improve where they want to.

Does this mean I don't want them to go 10-6 or better, heck no. But I do have to prepare for the reality of what and where they are. I love the direction they are headed. They are doing everything I would be doing if I were, GM. So it is hard for me to complain. Sure I can nit-pick, but the overall results speak for themselves, IMO.