5 Questions With the Texans

Alright, it's Friday, and you know what that means...time for another edition of 5 Questions With...

This time we sat down with Rodney at Texans Rock to get the answers to the burning Texans questions on everyone's mind this week. Rodney also asked five questions of us, which you can read at this link.

Curly R: When Houston was awarded an expansion team, was there any effort to bring back the Oilers logo and records the way the Browns did in Cleveland? Do you wish they had done so?

Texans Rock: This is a sore subject. To answer your question there was zero effort to bring back the old Oiler logo and records when the new team was awarded to Houston. This was the case not because new ownership didn't want to bring back the past but because it wasn't an option. You see, when Bud Adams left for greener pastures he insisted the NFL prevent Houston or any other city from ever using the Oilers name. Thus, the Oilers name is gone forever and the franchise's history from 1959 - 1996 is in Tennessee. It makes me sick to this day to think Earl Campbell's number is retired in Nashville and not Houston.

Curly R: David Carr has struggled at the helm of the Texans offense. Is David Carr the problem, or is his offensive line the problem?

Texans Rock: Personally I don' think Carr is the problem. His struggles are mostly due to a horrible offensive line and a previous coaching stuff that didn't utilize his skills. We all know about the record level of sacks he has taken. I have seen either in person or on TV all of those sacks and only a few of them are his fault. Give the man some protection and I think he will be a good NFL QB. So far he is much better this season (4 TDs and 0 INTs) and is even ranked 2nd in passer rating.

Curly R: I know the Texans are a pretty new team, but who would you say is their biggest rival?

Texans Rock: I would have to say the the Texans biggest rival is the old Houston team the Tennessee Titans. As you can tell there is still some animosity towards Bud Adams so it is fun to beat his team. Plus, there is some new blood added to the rivalry this season with Houston native Vince Young playing for the Titans. (Many people wondered why the Titans went with Young over Leinart. This is why, so Bud could stick it to Houston one more time).

Curly R: What is the Texans' single biggest need in order to take a step forward?

Texans Rock: This one is easy, Defense. Yes the O-Line gets a lot of attention, but they haven't been that bad this season. The real problem for the Texans is their defense. Right now the Texans are DEAD LAST in total defense. Last season they were next to last. To break it down even further they have find a way to get pressure on the QB. Their pass rush is a joke (Mario Williams, where are you?). So, if you have any fantasy guys on Washington start them this week and thank me later.

Curly R: What's your favorite thing about Reliant Stadium?

Texans Rock: My favorite thing about Reliant Stadium is it is a no frills football only stadium. Back in the Astrodome days it felt as if you were a mile away from the game because of the huge sidelines. At Reliant that isn't a problem because the tiny sidelines allow the fans to be right on top of the action. Oh, and one more good thing, tailgating. Unlike the Dome tailgating is allowed at Reliant.

Thanks Rodney for answering our questions!