Kuharsky wants to know if the Texans can stop the Colts
So how have the Texans gotten better defensively to be ready for Manning?
Sub first-round cornerback Kareem Jackson, a physical player, for Dunta Robinson, who to fled Atlanta in free agency. Add fifth-rounder Sherrick McManis to the cornerback pool that features unproven or inconsistent guys. Add defensive tackle Earl Mitchell, who could produce a better push than Amobi Okoye in some situations. They did not address free safety, a position where I think they are overconfident in Eugene Wilson.
In that paragraph, it doesn’t look like enough.
But if second-round running back Ben Tate is what they expect, he’ll complete the offense. He’ll make Matt Schaub‘s play-action far tougher to read. He’ll convert a couple of crucial third-and-shorts.
That may mean less possessions for Manning and fewer minutes on the field for Houston’s defense.
The breakthrough now may actually be more about coaching and mental toughness than talent.
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