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Houston Texans: The "Buts" Have It

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Sep 22, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) celebrates his touchdown run against the Houston Texans with the End Zone Militia during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Before the Patriots game I posted a number of “Buts” that stood in the way of the Texans being a championship caliber team. Now the Texans are embarrassed by a 27-0 loss to the Patriots and their third string rookie quarterback. Let’s look at how many of the “Buts” the Texans cleaned-up and how many bit them once again.

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Sep 22, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and nose tackle Vince Wilfork (75) sit on the bench during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

More unaddressed “buts” –

There you have it. After the first two games there were nine “buts” requiring attention if the Texans were to become a championship caliber team. None were addressed in the Patriots game, “but” several more reared their ugly heads.

The season is young and 2-1 is not the end of the world, “BUT”…