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5 NFL teams with the biggest concerns for 2014

By Andrew Garda

Aug 8, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh McCown (12) calls an audible during the first half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 8, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh McCown (12) calls an audible during the first half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 16, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) takes the snap against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 16, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) takes the snap against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Houston Texans

There are a few issues here but the biggest is quarterback.

Ryan Fitzpatrick is exactly what we expected him to be—a picture of mediocrity—while Case Keenum struggles whenever the spotlight gets bright. Rookie Tom Savage has potential, but is nowhere near ready to start.

The frustrating thing is that this team should be contending for a playoff spot. The Indianapolis Colts might be the favorite to win the AFC South, but they are by no means unstoppable. The Texans defense has the chance to be extraordinary and there are plenty of offensive weapons.

They just don’t have a quarterback to use them. And trading for a guy like Mark Sanchez or Ryan Mallett isn’t an instant fix either.

Given how good Jadeveon Clowney looks so far, it’s hard to fault the franchise for drafting him and not a quarterback. But waiting as long as they did to draft one and not finding another alternative beyond Fitzgerald was a bad choice—one w

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