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I love advanced football statistics.Often fans and analysts use “the eye test” as a way of justifying their own unfounded biases. Stats don’t replace a solid understanding of the game, but they tend to root out falsehoods.This week’s advanced stat i…
It’s May 14, and that means it’s time for end of the year awards for the 2012 Houston Texans!No. It’s not.It couldn’t be less time for those awards.What’s the point in giving out fake awards nearly four months before the season starts? It’s a great way…
When looking at the 2011 draft for the Texans, it’s difficult to find a good break-out candidate for 2012.That’s because most of them broke out in 2011.J.J. Watt, Brooks Reed, and Tyler Yates all had monster seasons in 2011, so the candidates for secon…
Bob McNair of the Houston Texans is said to be considering a contract extension for Gary Kubiak.The question is whether or not he deserves it.Kubiak is an interesting case. His career record with the Texans is an uninspiring 47-49 (.490). Of course, th…
After months of media hype, the NFL draft is over, and fans finally have new members of their team to welcome to town.Expectations for draft picks are high, but are they too high?Over the course of the next few weeks, “What to Expect” …
