Quote:True, but I wouldn't technically consider that a tank in the same fashion as a team like Indy, who makes the decision in the preseason.

 

Oh I agree. I don't think the Texans orchestrated their tank from before this season started. In that way it was different than the Colts in 2011. I'm guessing their decision to start following this path was within the last month or so, when they realized they weren't making the playoffs anyway, and Bridgewater pretty much solidified himself as this years prize QB with yet another quality season. McNair figured that QB is pretty much their only missing piece, and whatever the details be, gave the order not to win anymore games this season (unless a cushion develops between them and the 2nd pick) with the intention of getting the top pick. 

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