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Ask Jadeveon Clowney how the Houston Texans turned around their season by winning six straight games after an 0-3 start and the hulking defensive end breaks into song."Started from the bottom now we're here http://www.thetexanslockerroom.com/authentic-zach-fulton-jersey ," he bellows. "Started from the bottom now the whole team here."While the 2013 Drake tune is a little old to be the team's anthem, the sentiment of the song couldn't be more fitting for these Texans.They occupied the basement of the AFC South after opening the season with losses to New England, Tennessee and the New York Giants by a combined 13 points. After falling into such a big hole early, the Texans were written off by many as headed to a lost season.Everyone insists that such a defeatist sentiment never took hold within the team, with the struggles galvanizing them to get on track and prove the doubters wrong."Don't quit. Everyone keeps fighting. Everyone keeps believing," quarterback Deshaun Watson said. "Everyone keeps fighting to the very, very end. That is what we do. Regardless of the situation or the adversity, we are always going to keep fighting. That is how we feel."Houston is the second team in NFL history to win six in a row after opening 0-3, the first since the Giants in 1970. The winning streak has the Texans in first place in their division and in good position to compete for their third AFC South title in the last four seasons.A big reason for Houston's turnaround has been the play of Watson and defensive end J.J. Watt. Both have started each game this year after having their 2017 seasons cut short by major injuries. Watson tore a knee ligament in practice after appearing in seven games in 2017. Watt played just eight games in the previous two years because of back surgeries and a broken leg.Watt is tied for third in the NFL with nine sacks and his four forced fumbles are tied for most in the league."I know he probably doesn't want to talk about it too much, but I've never seen anything like it," coach Bill O'Brien said. "To come back from what he's been able to come back from, some really serious injuries, and to be able to play at the level that he's playing at, it just says all you need to know about him and how much he cares about the team and how much he wants to help this organization win."Watson Kendall Lamm Jersey , the 12th overall pick in last year's draft, has thrown for 2,389 yards with 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions despite being slowed by lung and rib injuries. O'Brien said his diligence in coming to the facility every day after his injury last season to study film and talk to coaches has helped Watson take a step forward this year."He's grown a lot," O'Brien said. "He's just an awesome guy to work with. He cares about studying, he cares about putting time in to prepare for each game. I think he's learned a lot about NFL defenses. He's had a lot thrown at him defensively this year, whether it's third-down defenses, red-area defenses. He's improved every week."Watson has been helped by the stellar play of receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who is No. 3 in the NFL with 894 yards receiving and whose seven touchdowns are tied for second. The Texans hope that new addition Demaryius Thomas, acquired in a trade with Denver last Tuesday, will make more of an impact after the break with some time to learn the offense.Hopkins, who has five touchdowns in the last four games, said despite this strong stretch the Texans are approaching things the same way they did when they were desperate for a victory."We've got the same mentality, and that's win," he said. "That's why we go to practice and that's why we wake up every day. It's the same mentality we had when we were 0-3. Nothing's changed."They know that if they let up Womens Justin Reid Jersey , their season will end prematurely, just as it did when they went 4-12 in 2017.O'Brien let out a slight chuckle when asked if 0-3 feels like forever ago."It's not a really long time ago," he said. "I think our players understand that, and I think the difference between 0-3 and where we are now is not a big difference. We're just making some more plays, we're coaching some things better. I think our guys have to 鈥?and they do 鈥?understand that every week is going to be difficult."First up is a trip to Washington on Nov. 18 before a Monday night matchup with Tennessee on Nov. 26 in the first of three straight home games when a win would be key in moving closer to taking their division."It's just important to note that we haven't been blowing anybody out," safety Tyrann Mathieu said. "I don't think we are a complacent group of guys. We've been in some fist fights, some real close ballgames, so it's not like everything is cookie cutter and everything is going all good for us.""We still have things we can improve on and work on, so I think that's what's going to keep us pushing forward." Get your predictions, hot takes, and and wild speculation here!"With less than a week to go until the official tampering period begins (you know, where teams are allowed to break the rules; they couldn’t come up with a better way to do this?) the rampant speculation, “expert” opinions, mock drafts and crazy prognostication is in full swing and on the way to fever pitch. While this is often a fun time of year for fans Womens Brandon Dunn Jersey , mainly due to the ripe possibilities and unadulterated dreams of what could be, all the rampant flights of fancy are really just a way to pass the time through the doldrums of the NFL offseason. Looking at the “How to Build” poll from last week, the majority of us firmly believe in a level-headed approach. And by “us,” I mean those who follow the Texans regularly, not necessarily the “us” of those who write about the Texans regularly. In the latter camp, we’ve seen everything from the (apparently) completely uninformed (Bucky Brooks mocking a tight end to Houston with the 23rd overall pick), to the seemingly misguided (these cats have Houston taking a wide out with the 23rd pick), to Albert Breer and John McClain’s apparent disagreement about the future of Jadeveon Clowney (Breer says Houston is open to trade talks while McClain insists it ain’t happening - the reality of which is probably that any team dumb enough to offer a ‘Herschel Walker to the Vikings’ level trade can have Clowney ASAP.)Meanwhile, Houston is allegedly shopping Kevin Johnson, but might have a rough time getting anyone to part with much of anything and then absorb Johnson’s inflated cap hit. Maybe the nice ladies in the Texans store at NRG Stadium can sew “Osweiler” on the back of Kevin Johnson’s jersey and send him to Cleveland.With all that being said, here are my “bold/not so bold” hot takes and predictions as the Texans get ready to plunge into the offseason:1.Jadeveon Clowney isn’t going anywhere. At least not in the immediate future. He’ll play 2019 under the Franchise Tag, with each side hoping to get the better end of a long-term deal next off-season. No other team is going to shell out top three edge rusher money for a guy who still has question marks, particularly in a year when the draft is overflowing with edge rush talent. 2. Kevin Johnson is going somewhere. But it’ll happen by way of Houston cutting him. The former first rounder has never done enough to dodge the potentially unfair “bust” label and no apologist in their right mind pays Pro Bowl cash for a guy who would only be CB1 on a team if he signs in the Alliance of American Football.3. Brian Gaine avoids former Steelers.At least Steelers named Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell. After Brown’s AIM-FIRE-READY shot to the foot last week, you can guarantee Houston’s brass want no part of bringing him to town. Le’Veon Bell has been smart enough to keep his comments less inflammatory and “me first Jordan Akins Jersey White ,” but the price tag he’ll likely command next week will make Gaine and Bill O’Brien shy away from him. 4. Houston will go after more than one “big name” big man when free agency opens.Expect the Texans to go after Trent Brown and Ju’Wuan James if the opportunity arises -then go after a lesser known guard or three. While Brown has his detractors, the fact he protected Tom Brady will be more than enough for Bill O’Brien to want him in battle red. James will make a great starting right tackle.Signing them both frees up Houston for Prediction #5.5. The Houston Texans select two cornerbacks and an offensive lineman early in the 2019 NFL Draft.With the first three picks in the draft, the Texans will take two corners and an offensive lineman, strictly depending on who is available on their big board when their picks come around. Clemson’s Trayvon Mullen and Vanderbilt’s Joejuan Williams both met with Houston at the NFL Combine, and while a lot of these meetings are designated misdirection, there’s no doubt Houston loves to drink from the Dabo Swinney well. Other possibilities for the Texans in April:tackle Andre Dillard, tackle Cody Ford, guard Tytus Howard, and/or tackle Greg Little - depending on who is available when Houston picks. Bonus Houston Texans free agency prediction: The Texans try to play the long game with corner/safety Kareem Jackson and lose him to another team within the division. It’s hard to be a Texans fan and not expect at least one “makes me want to scream” move in the offseason.This year, it will involve K-Jax. Just like A.J. Bouye, Jackson played well in a contract year to earn a bigger paycheck; Houston will let him test the waters and regret it. There you have it, the Red Zone Play wild speculation for the week leading up to NFL free agency. What do you think? Have five predictions of your own you want to share? Lay down your hot takes in the comments section.