The Houston Texans have stacked four-win seasons the past two years, and are on their third coach since 2020. Talks of playoffs seem preposterous. However, discussion about getting a top-10 pick at the end of the 2022 campaign aren’t far fetched.
What if the Texans were able to contend for a playoff spot and also score a top-10 pick?
According to Tyler Sullivan from CBS Sports, who put together five teams that are eligible to take a step back this season, the Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans made the list. The Browns sent their first-round picks from 2022-24 to the Texans for their quarterback. Disciplinary issues surrounding Cleveland’s presumed starter, coupled with the trade of Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers, has led to the possibility Jacoby Brisset is under center for the Browns. Throw in the typical travails of a season, and the Browns may not be able to weather the storm.
