Enemy Lines

an opposing team's scout sizes up the Texans

"They start out stronger than any other recent expansion team because so many quality players were left unprotected for the expansion draft strictly because of high cap numbers. But there are too many holes to expect them to be competitive....

They're smart to play David Carr. He'll get a yearlong honeymoon. Coming out, he reminds me a lot of Peyton Manning: polished, humble, with all the intangibles....

But that 0-line is in shambles. If Tony Boselli and Ryan Young don't get back until midseason, Carr will be running for his life....

I really like Jabar Gaffney. He doesn't have any one outstanding quality, but of all the rookie receivers he could be the most productive this year. The complicated system he played in at Florida means he won't be overwhelmed in an NFL offense....

Corey Bradford never panned out in Green Bay, and if you're that fast and can't get it done with Brett Favre throwing to you, it doesn't bode well for doing anything in Houston....

Jonathan Wells was a steal in the fourth round. He could've gone mid-second round....

Their defense is way too thin, but with no injuries it'll be O.K. Gary Walker and Seth Payne are legit players, and their linebackers—Kailee Wong, Keith Mitchell, and especially Jamie Sharper—will be good....

Aaron Glenn is a top five cornerback, but Marcus Coleman is too big and will be a liability in coverage....

They could win five games, but the toughest thing for this team will be learning to close out tight games."