Got a question about the Texans?
Life in general?
Drew Dougherty's your guy.
He's been with the Texans since 2009 and is chock full of meaningful, as well as generally useless, information. Fire away by clicking HERE.
Steven Garrett: Dear Drew, With all the new pieces on our offensive line, are we better than last year in your opinion?
DD: It's too soon to grade.
But I like the phrasing of your question, because you said pieces, and not players. The Texans have added and subtracted several key players, but they've also made changes on the offensive coaching staff, with a new coordinator Nick Caley and new offensive line coach Cole Popovich.
Those two, in union with the new players, should help improve the pass protection and blocking in the run game.
Ultimately, the answer to your question right now is "Incomplete". The NFL Draft is three weeks from Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and I think you'll see the Texans add more players on the o-line there as well. There's a long way to go before we can really start evaluating.
James Garcia: Dear Drew, What section would be your recommendation for season ticket seats? Obviously 50-yard line behind home team would be preferable but something more affordable for a family of 4?
DD: Terrific question. I've been with the team since 2009 and been all around the stadium on all the levels. The seats you mentioned are excellent. I also loved the vantage point I had up in the 500/600 level in the corner where I did pregame/halftime/in-game videoboard updates. Over the course of a dozen years, I could see all the action unfolding and never felt far away from the action. I always enjoyed my time up there and would encourage you to consider that option.
Roel Lopez: Hey Drew! The offseason is such an exciting time to me. FA, Trades, and of course the draft! We've hit on several picks over the years. Who is a non-first round projected pick in this year's Draft you like, and why?
DD: That list is long. In just casual watches of games last fall, a few players really jumped out at me, and the first one who comes to mind is Ohio State running back Treyveon Henderson. When he got the ball, it looked like he was in a different gear compared to everyone else. He's projected to go in the second or third round in many mock drafts, but he looks like somebody who could make a difference on whatever team he joins.
I also liked Texas tight end Gunnar Helm. I'm a sucker for big dudes hurdling tacklers on the field, and he did that a time or two last year. He's intriguing, and also not projected to go in the first round.
His teammate, running back Jaydon Blue, is lightning fast and also on that list. Blue had a big game against Clemson, can catch passes and is someone who really stood out to me.
But if you want a MUCH MORE THOROUGH answer to your excellent question, head over to my pal John Harris' website, footballtakeover.com. He's got the goods there.
