2005 Record: 2-14
Points For: 260
Points Against: 431
Rushing Yards PG: 113.5
Rushing Yards Allowed PG: 143.9
Passing Yards PG: 139.8
Passing Yards Allowed PG: 220.1
Drafted:
1.1 (1) - Mario Williams, DE, N.C. State  
2.1 (33) - DeMeco Ryans, LB, Alabama  
3.1 (65) - Charles Spencer, OT, Pittsburgh  
3.2 (66) - Eric Winston, OT, Miami (FL) (from New Orleans) 
4.1 (98) - Owen Daniels, TE, Wisconsin  
6.1 (170) - Wali Lundy, RB, Virginia  
7.43 (251) - David Anderson, WR, Colorado St. (Supplemental Compensatory Selection)
Comments:
Yes, yes, yes, there has been a lot of ink spilled on how the Texans should have taken once in a lifetime player, Reggie Bush.  But, if you’re a regular reader, you know how I feel.  And besides, how come every few seasons we here about that “once in a lifetime” player?  I doubt people are dying every few years and regenerating. 

In any case, the Texans did not need Reggie Bush because they have Domanick Davis.  The Texans did not need Vince Young, the hometown favorite, because they already have David Carr who hasn’t had a real chance to shine because the offensive line has been absolutely horrid.  The Texans couldn’t draft D’Brickashaw Ferguson with the first pick overall because that just wouldn’t have jived with just about everyone, besides Ferguson and his agent. 

So, the Texans went with Mario Williams, a defensive end compared to Julius Peppers with the upside for Reggie White.  For a team that finished as badly as they did on defense, the Texans did the right thing for the team.  And people hate it now, but I think they’ll like it later.

Ryans was an excellent choice and will instantly upgrade the defense even more.  He is a smart player with very good leadership ability.  Ryans comes to play and brings it every down.  He should start on the weak or strong side.  Spencer and Winston in the third round were excellent choices to upgrade their offensive line.  Both have a very good shot at starting.  Daniels is big, fast, and athletic.  He won’t be pigeonholed as either a blocker or receiver because he has the tools to do both.  Lundy could be a good back up or a good practice squad player.  Anderson will likely be a special teams player.
ENDSCORE GRADE: B