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TEAM PROFILES: HOU
Scheme: Zone Run / Attacking 3-4
Salary Cap Room: $14.62M
Strengths: HB, C, MLB
Weaknesses: RG, RT, SS
Playing as a Coach
The Houston Texans were a welcomed surprise in 2011. They over-
came numerous key injuries and made the playoffs for the rst
time in the franchise’s brief history. Now comes the challenge of
doing it all over again. The Texans are built on running the football.
Arian Foster and Ben Tate are an outstanding duo at running back
and Andre Johnson provides enough of a threat to keep defenses
honest. A run-rst and then play action pass philosophy will suit you
well with the Texans.
The defense was what stood out for Houston a year ago. Even with
the loss of Mario Williams, the Texans rushed the passer about as
well as anyone. J.J. Watt and Connor Barwin are a handful to deal
with and Brian Cushing is a tackling machine at middle linebacker.
Continuing to nd ways to sack the quarterback and create turn-
overs will be the key to your success in 2012.
Houston Texans
