Team Needs: Houston Texans

Houston Texans: Once again, another strong regular season performance by the Texans, only to see them falter in the playoffs. Regular season success wise, this team reminds me a lot of the Eagles with Donovan McNabb. They have the ability to win, but something seems to hold them back each year. There will be a lot of pressure on Matt Schaub this season to get the job done.

Key 2012 Statistics:
Team Offense: 7th
Passing Offense: 11th
Rushing Offense: 8th
Passing TD/INT (rank): 22/13 (T-18th/T-22)
Rushing TD: 4th
Sacks Allowed: T-25th
Team Defense: 7th
Passing Defense: 16th
Rushing Defense: 7th
Sacks/INT (ranks): 44/15 (T-5th/T-14th)

Free Agency:
Key Losses: LB Connor Barwin, S Glover Quinn, P Donnie Jones, WR Kevin Walters, DT Shaun Cody

Key Additions: S Ed Reed, P Shane Lechler

Draft Needs:
Wide Receiver: Andre Johnson is still a top receiver in the league, but at 31 he only has a few years left on top. Kevin Walters is gone and only Lester Jean remains as someone who has potential, but is still raw. If the right player falls this will be their first round pick.

Defensive Tackle: Shaun Cody has not resigned and that was their most productive player at that position. Their are some very talented Nose Tackles in this draft and the first round could be a "who have we rated higher" pick between WR and NT.

Linebacker: Brady James has not resigned and Connor Barwin is on the Eagles. There are some quality outside linebackers in this draft but none that will fall to them early. Expect a mid round pick to be used on a raw, high potential outside rusher.

Defensive Back: Adding Ed Reed gives this secondary a veteran leader who has playoff and super bowl experience. With that said this is probably his only season left, and it would be smart to add a young player to learn from this former Defensive Player of the Year. Cornerback could use depth and an upgrade at the slot corner position.