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One reason every team can win Super Bowl 52

By John Buhler

Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) looks on after losing 41-48 to the New Orleans Saints at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) looks on after losing 41-48 to the New Orleans Saints at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 13, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien looks on from the sideline in the second half at EverBank Field. Houston Texans won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien looks on from the sideline in the second half at EverBank Field. Houston Texans won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Houston Texans: Bill O’Brien can win games with terrible quarterback play

The Bill O’Brien era of Houston Texans football will end up being one of the most interesting case studies in the NFL. O’Brien is a quarterbacks coach by trade, having developed passers with the New England Patriots and the Penn State Nittany Lions.

He’s cut his teeth in player development, but the quarterback play he’s had in three years with the Texans has been rancid. Last season, the Texans won the AFC South at 9-7 after starting four quarterbacks.

This year, Houston will finish above .500 and could repeat as AFC South Champions. O’Brien finally benched Brock Osweiler in Week 15 after two early picks against the punching-bag Jacksonville Jaguars.

He has a good defense thanks to great coaching from Romeo Crennel and Mike Vrabel and he has offensive weapons to work with. If O’Brien gets the quarterback position right with this roster, yes, Houston can get to and win its first Super Bowl in 2017.

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