Unit Grades

SI.com's NFL personnel expert Michael Lombardi evaluates the Texans' units.

QB C+
Depth is there, but Schaub must prove he can last 16 games.

RB C
Steve Slaton and Chris Brown have a shot at the No. 1 job.

WR B+
Good speed and ability to run after the catch.

TE B
The underrated Daniels fits the offense perfectly.

OL C
New line coach in Alex Gibb; new anchor in rookie Brown.

DL B+
Much improved; Williams is a big-time player.

LB C+
Ryans is a tackling machine; unit needs more depth, talent.

DB C
Concerns at safety; Dunta Robinson must come back healthy.

ST B
Brown has the big leg to make the long kicks.