Welcome to the optimism of the off-season. The offensive side of the ball will get the most attention, due to the emphasis on improving the line and adding to the receiver room. The Texans already took one step in that direction with their trade with Jacksonville to add Christian Kirk for at least the 2025 season. Of course, along with the interior of the line, Houston will need to settle that rather significant left tackle slot, as Laremy Tunsil will call the DMV home after a major trade. Along with that action, Houston will not say no to a chance to improve the defense, especially at DT and safety. They currently have seven picks and some unexpected cap room for roster , one area not getting a lot of attention this offseason: Houstons Special Teams. PK Kaimi Fairbairn and P Tommy Townsend are locked into their roster spots. Special Teams Coordinator Frank Ross continues as the most tenured coordinator. They played a significant role in the fortunes of the team Austin Brinkman Jersey, for good and ill. With that, some thoughts on the specials teams this past season and for the future. One of the better momentsPhoto by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Overall, the Special Teams played mostly good.Most of the numbers associated with the Texans related to their special teams look solid, as they continued to rank among the better units in the league. They were particularly strong in punt coverageand punts inside the opposing 20and Robert Woods. Tank Dell also took a turn here, but his season-ending injury against Kansas Cityended that by Alex Slitz/Getty Images About the new kickoffs in 2024:Houston handled the new kickoff rules fairly effectively. They did not find the endzone this season after two kickoff return TDs in 2023. Dameon Pierce Alijah Huzzie Jersey, when healthy, proved a dangerous kick returner, averagingover 37 yards a return, punctuated by his massive 45-yard return against Baltimore. The Texans kick coverage was solidand a blocked PAT for a two-point scorewill get a chance to lock down that position. Then there is the mental side. Putting that Divisional Round debacle behind everyone will be critical if the Texans want to get to the promised land of the AFC Championship and beyond.