The Houston Texans don’t seem that far away on defense.
Although the Texans gave up the second-most yards in the NFL last season and also the sixth-most points en route to a 4-13 finish, defensive coordinator Lovie Smith followed through with his philosophy on takeaways. The Texans were tied for the 10th-most turnovers last year with 25, the only team with a losing record to be in the top-10.
If Houston could add a couple quality free agent defenders, it may be enough to start cutting back on the yards allowed and points scored.
According to Jeremy Fowler and Matt Bowen from ESPN, one free agent defender who would be a good fit for Houston is Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs.
Why it makes sense: At some point GM Nick Caserio needs to find roster staples and leadership. Houston’s outlook at safety is uncertain, with Justin Reid hitting free agency. Assuming he’s healthy, Diggs is one of the game’s most underrated safeties. And he’s a native Texan. — Fowler
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