For whatever reason, some of the Houston Texans’ biggest stars from recent memory have ended up on the Arizona Cardinals.
First, Bill O’Brien sent star wide receiver Deandre Hopkins to the Cardinals in what might have been the worst trade of the decade. In exchange for giving second-year quarterback Kyler Murray their three-time All-Pro wideout, Houston received just a second-round pick and the remnants of former star running back David Johnson. The trade has since been panned as the beginning of the end for Houston. They haven’t won more than four games in a season since Hopkins’ departure.
Next, J.J. Watt was released in a “good faith” move by first year general manager Nick Caserio. The rebuilding Texans wanted to give Watt an opportunity to chase a ring before his career ended and many speculated the University of Wisconsin graduate might choose Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Instead, Watt shocked the world. The five-time All-Pro chose the Cardinals, despite having recently finished only third in the NFC West.
