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Houston Texans: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly – Secondary

By Bob Dove

Jan 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) runs back an interception for a touchdown during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) runs back an interception for a touchdown during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 25, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Lamar Miller (26) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Houston Texans at Sun Life Stadium. The Dolphins won 44-26. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Lamar Miller (26) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Houston Texans at Sun Life Stadium. The Dolphins won 44-26. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

The above picture is truly a good news/bad news shot. The bad news is that it shows The Ugly is possible as shown by the Texans secondary and entire defense in Miami and Atlanta last year. The good news is the Dolphins #26, Lamar Miller, is a Texan now.

Worst case performance by the Texans secondary seems highly unlikely. Considering the talent it  seems to require all The Bad scenarios, a rash of injuries, Father Time catching up with Joseph, and poor performance by the front seven happening all at once.

However, before getting too comfortable we should look at the Miami and Atlanta games. The secondary displayed worst case performance being unable to stop the pass and reluctant to stop the run. The front seven and the secondary appeared to collapse together.

The front seven couldn’t stop the run or rush the passer. Corners played soft and conservatively but still managed to watch people run by them all day. The free safety seemed reluctant to make contact and disinterested in proper pursuit paths. Bang…worst case in a heartbeat. It happened twice last year, but what is the chance that it could happen for a more prolonged period this year?

Next: What Are The Chances?

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