There were more than enough concerning voices surrounding the Texans ground game after running back Arian Foster had his groin surgery this offseason. Chief among them is their head coach.
Houston's backs are carrying for all of 2.8 yards per carry every time out and Bill O'Brien said on Tuesday that for his team to sustain drives in games this season, that is the first thing that will have to change.
"I think our running game, at times, has been decent, but it's too inconsistent," O'Brien told the Houston Chroncile. "Hopefully, you'll see some improvement Thursday in the Dallas game. I think there have been times where we see glimpses of what it can be, but we've got to be a lot more consistent."
Which will likely involve leaning more heavily on Alfred Blue, who will assume Foster's spot while the starter is out. Blue had a good showing in his first exhibition contest, but since then has only averaged 4.8 yards per attempt. That speaks to the worry O'Brien has for his team's chances on the ground during the first few weeks Foster is expected to be out.
And the possibility of sustaining any power near the line of scrimmage in support of quarterback Brian Hoyer, who O'Brien named the starter over Ryan Mallett. Hoyer is an average passer and game manager at the best of times, and a reliable rusher to hand to on a 3rd-and-3, is a quarterback's best friend.
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