Thanks to the franchise being in rebuild mode — it has fired a coach in each of the past three years, and it endured a 3-13-1 debacle a year ago — the perception is the Houston Texans may be devoid of talent.
GM Nick Caserio and new coach DeMeco Ryans have done their part to upgrade the roster with sensational rookies such as quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson. However, the blue chips from the draft class will generate their own buzz, as will second-year running back Dameon Pierce, safety Jalen Pitre and cornerback Derek Stingley.
