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Found March 06, 2013 on State of the Texans: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Brian Cushing,  Connor Barwin,  Brice McCain,  Glover Quin,  Shaun Cody,  Bradie James,  Quintin Demps,  Tim Dobbins,  Alan Ball,  J.J. Watt,  Johnathan Joseph,  Earl Mitchell,  Antonio Smith,  Tim Jamison,  Jared Crick,  Whitney Mercilus,  Brooks Reed,  Bryan Braman,  Darryl Sharpton,  Kareem Jackson,  Brandon Harris,  Roc Carmichael,  Danieal Manning,  Shiloh Keo,  David Hunter,  Eddie Pleasant,  Delano Johnson,  Cameron Collins,  Keith Browner,  Mike Mohamed
TEAMS: Houston Texans
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Brian Cushing The off-season is fast approaching. The draft board and the free agent targets are being set for the Houston Texans. It looks like the consensus feels that the Texans will be headed for offensive help especially with the wide receiver and offensive line. Only time will tell, but the offense seems to be the one side of the ball that needs fewer pieces to upgrade it. If you look at the Texans defense, it needs the most retooling heading into the 2013 season, especially with Connor Barwin, Brice McCain and Glover Quin looking like they will be headed to the open market. The Texans are on the verge of losing five players who see significant playing time, plus Shaun Cody and Bradie James, but all are going to be spots that will be needed to be filled. Also throw in players like Quintin Demps, Tim Dobbins and Alan Ball the defense is going to need to really look at what they need to do to make sure they do not take a step back as a unit. Having the likes of J.J. Watt, Johnat...
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