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Houston Texans: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly – Offensive Line

By Bob Dove

Jan 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans tackle Duane Brown (76) waves to the crowd after being carted off the field after an injury during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans tackle Duane Brown (76) waves to the crowd after being carted off the field after an injury during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Houston Texans tackle Duane Brown (76) blocks during the second half of a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Houston Texans tackle Duane Brown (76) blocks during the second half of a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

The Ugly – Duane Brown playing on one leg or re-injured puts the offensive line position group on the edge of “The Ugly”. One more key injury pushes them from underperformance to poor performance. Poor performance by the offensive line dooms the Texans 2016 season.

If the line collapses Brock Osweiler will perform poorly. There is only so much a quarterback, running back, or premier wide receiver can do to lift a team. The 2015 Indianapolis Colts are a perfect example of what can happen to a potentially explosive offense when the offensive line is consistently overwhelmed.

If Duane Brown remains healthy it is highly unlikely the 2016 Texans offensive line experiences The Ugly. There is adequate depth at guard and center that a season ending injury, even two, at those positions will not cause the offensive line to collapse. Expose Brock Osweiler’s blind side and all that changes.

What are the chances of “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” for the 2016 Texans offensive line?

Next: What Are The Chances?

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