Move along, nothing to see here

By waiting an extra day to recap the Texans' 31-15 loss to the Redskins, it was our hope that we could write a thoughtful and vitriolic-free analysis. Unfortunately, after sifting through the wreckage, it appears that our optimism has taken a turn for the worse.

The current state of the Texans is not a pretty sight. The once promising stable of running backs has been reduced to a game of musical chairs. Our quarterback, while competent in spurts, can't hold onto the football. Our already maligned offensive line has suffered injuries, highlighted by the loss of rookie Charles Spencer. Mario Williams, the much ballyhooed number one pick, has yet to make meaningful contributions. And most embarrassing of all, our first-year defensive coordinator Richard Smith is now masquerading as Moses where he parts the defense every Sunday.

Truth be told, we would much rather write about the areas where our team has excelled, but as we’ve pointed out, Kubiak’s kids just aren’t that good. So much like last week, we say move along and bring on Miami.

While the Texans may be the solution for ailing offenses, as evidenced by Brunell's record-setting day, the Miami Dolphins may be what the doctor ordered to heal our defense. The Dolphins have given up a league-high 15 sacks, and Mario has put in his application to receive at least one. If the defense can pull a complete game together, maybe, just maybe, that thoughtful analysis will appear here next week.