https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/in...-deals-trades-judging-overreactions-takeaways The Texans are a real threat to the Chiefs in the AFC The debut seasons of quarterback C.J. Stroud and coach DeMeco Ryans were a massive hit. The Texans chased down the Jaguars to win the AFC South and beat the Browns in the first round of the playoffs. They headed into the offseason with full steam, ready to build on their 2023 success and construct a championship roster around Stroud while he's still in his rookie-contract window. Set up with plenty of cap space, they've acted both aggressively and judiciously so far in free agency. They gave free agent defensive end Danielle Hunter a whopper of a two-year, $49 million contract with $48 million fully guaranteed. They also flipped a seventh-round pick to the Bengals for running back Joe Mixon, signed defensive lineman Denico Autry, re-signed wide receiver Noah Brown and made a couple more smart additions on the defensive side of the ball. It was a good week for the Texans following a very good season. Verdict: NOT AN OVERREACTION Why not? We saw the Bengals knock off the Chiefs and advance to the Super Bowl in Joe Burrow's second year, and they were not even close to a playoff team in his first (when the quarterback suffered a season-ending left knee injury). If things all come together for Ryans, Stroud & Co. in 2024, how big of a stretch is it to imagine they could have a similar level of success? They kept their coaching staff intact, Stroud is a good bet to improve in the offseason on the parts of his game that need improvement, and the Texans roll into 2024 with a tremendous confidence born of their 2023 success. The division is winnable, and they look like they should be its best team again. Pencil in the Texans as a real AFC contender in 2024.
I don't find it overly complicated. I like it. requires the kicker to have way more kick-off skills. must try to keep it in the landing zone as opposed to just belting it for a touchback every time
Similar to what the XFL does on kickoffs. Go ahead and implement the 4th and 15 or 20 to replace onside kicks.
