For years the Texans have been stereotyped as a team that couldn't protect the quarterback, and rightfully so. In 2002, the Texans offensive line surrendered a record 76 sacks. Despite the 2003 turnaround in which the Texans cut the sack total by more than half (36), 2004 and 2005 saw that number balloon once again. In 2004 they gave up 49 sacks and in 2005, the Texans were back to being the league’s worst, giving up 68 sacks.

The spring of 2006 found Gary Kubiak the newly appointed head coach of the Houston Texans. With 2005 being a season to forget, it was obvious he had some work to do. He began by addressing one of the areas that had plagued the Texans since their inaugural season - pass protection.

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