Is "Patriots Lite" really the way to go?" 2019 Houston Texans OffseasonWhen Will The Texans Get Their Own Identity?New Womens Andre Hal Jersey ,26commentsIs “Patriots Lite” really the way to go? CDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:When Will The Texans Get Their Own Identity?TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Jim Rogash/Getty ImagesEver since Gary Kubiak was fired in 2014 and then won a title in greener pastures, the Texans have done everything they could to be the New England Patriots. While this idea is nothing new, it’s never been more obvious that all the desire in the world won’t replicate what Patriots brain trust Bill Belichick and Tom Brady have accomplished now that the Patriots have pantsed the Texans in the debacle that has been Houston’s search for a new general manager.Shall we dub this “Gaine-Gate”? Over at SB Nation, NFL writer Charles McDonald lays out all the evidence that proves, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the Texans have the pro sports equivalent of a man-crush on the Patriots. And, honestly, it plays kinda sad and pathetic when all pulled together. Not only is Houston desperately trying to be New England in a manner reminiscent of the class nerd hopelessly chasing the prom queen, but everyone seems to see how pathetic it’s coming across—except the Texans’ front office. What happened to Houston football? What happened to the days of Earl Campbell bulldozing opponents, or Gary Kubiak and Wade Phillips’ “Bulls on Parade”, or Houston’s smothering front seven? Has we really sunk so low that the best we can hope for is to be the plucky sidekick of the Super Bowl champs? The dork that follows them around Womens Kareem Jackson Jersey , begging for attention and approval as they lose to them over and over and over and over again?The state of Texas has a rich legacy of greatness, from Sam Houston’s defeat of Santa Ana, to weathering the last global economic fall better than any other place in the nation.Texans shouldn’t play second fiddle to anyone. Yet here we are, lining up to lick Bill Belichick’s boots and entertaining the idea of giving up draft capital to hire yet another one of his cast offs. Cal McNair—MISTER McNair—if you should ever happen to read this, do us all a favor and find what the Texans have lost in the Bill O’Brien era: Their own identity. Say what you will about Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys, but they’ve never lost their identity. Sadly, the identity of the Houston Texans can only be found on the sides of milk cartons these days.Trying to be the Patriots has gotten Houston absolutely NOWHERE. The team has been stagnant since Kubiak left; in fact, O’Brien and the rest of the ex-Pats haven’t even tied Kubiak’s best year. This begs the question:Why keep trying? The Pittsburgh Steelers have just as many Super Bowl rings as the Pats, and with a higher win percentage. That’s no reason to try and emulate Mike Tomlin and Ben Rothliesberger. So why try to be Brady and Belichick? Maybe if Houston just started stealing other teams signals, bugging the opposing locker rooms, or any of the other myriad things the Pats have allegedly done to keep their edge http://www.thetexanslockerroom.com/authentic-stephen-anderson-jersey , Patriots South would work; thankfully, Houston still values character. Maybe Deshaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins, Watt and Jadeveon Clowney would all know the feeling of smearing their sweaty fingerprints all over their very own Lombardi Trophy; Houston will have to try and win one another way, which should start with re-establishing their own identity. What do you think? Totally content to “emulate greatness,” albeit in such a flawed manner that the team has done nothing but tread water for most of Nuk and Watt’s careers? Or are you tired of watching the Texans sell their identity to the highest Boston bidder? The Texans have a new backup for Deshaun Watson."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Texans StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Texans NewsYahoo Texans Team PageYahoo Texans ReportYahoo Texans Depth ChartYahoo Texans TransactionsYahoo Texans PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕2019 NFL Free Agency2019 Houston Texans Offseason2019 NFL Free Agency News: Houston Texans Sign QB AJ McCarronNew,132commentsThe Texans have a new backup for Deshaun Watson.CDTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Free Agency News: Houston Texans Sign QB AJ McCarronStan Szeto-USA TODAY SportsAccording to sources, the Texans have signed AJ McCarron to be Deshaun Watson’s backup.Aaron Wilson says it’s a one-year deal for $3 million.The signing gives the Texans one of the better backups in the NFL.McCarron spent his first four NFL seasons backing up Andy Dalton in Cincinnati, starting four games for the Bengals.His most memorable moment with the Bengals came in 2015, when he started in the team’s Wild Card Playoff game against the Steelers, losing 18-16 in dramatic fashion.That was the last game McCarron started in his Cincy tenure Womens Natrell Jamerson Jersey , but he remained one of the more prominent backups in the league.In October 2017, the Bengals were close to a trade to send McCarron to division rival Cleveland for a second round pick and a third round pick. But the deal fell through, and McCarron finished out the year with the Bengals.After becoming a free agent, McCarron signed with the Buffalo Bills last offseason to compete for a starting job. However, an injury propelled the team to trade him to the Raiders right before the season began, where he was QB2 behind David Carr Derek Carr.Now, he heads to Houston to back up Deshaun Watson.What do you think of the move, Texans fans? Upset that the Brandon Weeden Era in Houston has likely come to an end?Give your thoughts below.