Texans Offseason Preview

This is a preview of the Texans offseason.
QB- Matt Schaub before the season was the undeniable franchise quarterback. However once he got hurt and T.J. Yates came in and the Texans won a playoff game for the first time in history. Even with that though expect Schaub to come back into form from last year, however T.J. Yates proved he can be a viable backup for this team.
RB- Two years ago the Texans had arguably the worst rushing attack in the NFL. And now they have arguably the best in the NFL. Arian Foster is making a case to be the best back in the NFL. As he can do it in terms of run, catch, and block. However when Foster injured himself in training camp and they didn't know if they could survive through it. Their backup Ben Tate looked just as good as foster. It makes you wonder is it more the o-line? Arian Foster is a free agent, but he is restricted. Meaning he is a lock to come back.
WR- Before the year if you told someone that Andre Johnson would miss most of the regular season and the core wouldn't be negatively affected that much. They wouldn't believed. The Texans were able to get past his injuries with guys like Kevin Walter and Jacoby Jones stepping up their game and helping the young quarterback last year. They will probably look to spend a mid round pick on a wide receiver that can compliment Andre.
TE- A unit that does a solid job highlighted by Owen Daniels. And before his knee injury he was emerging as a pro bowl tight ends. Joel Dreessen is a free agent and is their only true blocking tight end. If they don't resign him they will look to add a blocking tight end in either the draft or free agency.
OL- One of the most consistent and best units in the NFL. That is how you describe the production of the Houston Texans last year. There success offensively has been due to this unit as they were dealing key injuries to their skill players. The big free agent for this team is Chris Myers. He is their number one player to resign right now and he should return to this team on a short term deal. They are set long term at the tackle positions and as long as they resign Myers they will look to upgrade more specifically the guard positions. They will most likely look for a guard in the mid rounds to develop.
DL- The change to the 3-4 was a success for this unit. Shaun Cody was reliable for double teams and J.J. Watt and Antonio Smith did a good job stuffing the run and rushing the passer. There isn't much to add to this unit. All they need to do is add depth.
LB- This unit also was a success for switching to the 3-4. Brian Cushing and DeMeco Ryans are a great tandem of inside linebackers. As far as their pass rush when Mario Williams got hurt there were some real concerns about their pass rush. However Connor Barwin and Brooks Reed stepped up and elevate this defensive's production. This however has made Mario Williams expendable and they don't have to break the bank. They won't be breaking the bank and because of that he is likely gone. In the draft they will look for pass rushers late in the draft.
DB- Just a year ago this may have been the worst secondary in the NFL and they cost the Texans a chance at the playoffs. The signing of Daniel Manning and Johnathan Joseph were huge additions. Manning added a veteran presence in the secondary. Johnathan Joseph had an all pro year and that allowed them to move Glover Quinn from cornerback to safety. The only real concern is their number two corner. They will most likely look in the early to mid rounds for a number two corner.