Houston Texans’ 5 Most Irreplaceable Players Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

Houston Texans’ 5 Most Irreplaceable Players Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

By Brian Kalchik

July 15, 2015

Houston Texans’ 5 Most Irreplaceable Players Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

Houston Texans Cheerleaders — One of the most common axioms in sports is that one man doesn't make a team. However, some exceptions can be applied, especially with the Houston Texans. Here are their five most irreplaceable players heading into 2015 training camp.

One of the most common axioms in sports is that one man doesn't make a team. However, some exceptions can be applied, especially with the Houston Texans. Here are their five most irreplaceable players heading into 2015 training camp.

5. NT Vince Wilfork

Vince Wilfork New England Patriots

5. NT Vince Wilfork

Vince Wilfork New England Patriots — Wilfork's skills are clearly on the decline, but his leadership and championship experience will help get the Texans to the next level. He is a two-time Super Bowl champion and anchored the Patriots' defense for the last decade.

Wilfork's skills are clearly on the decline, but his leadership and championship experience will help get the Texans to the next level. He is a two-time Super Bowl champion and anchored the Patriots' defense for the last decade.

4. OT Duane Brown

Duane Brown Houston Texans

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4. OT Duane Brown

Duane Brown Houston Texans — Brown is the best offensive lineman in Texans history and has manned the left tackle position since 2008. He has been a three-time Pro Bowler and has only missed six games in his seven-year career.

Brown is the best offensive lineman in Texans history and has manned the left tackle position since 2008. He has been a three-time Pro Bowler and has only missed six games in his seven-year career.

3. WR DeAndre Hopkins

DeAndre Hopkins Houston Texans

3. WR DeAndre Hopkins

DeAndre Hopkins Houston Texans — With Andre Johnson now with the rival Indianapolis Colts, Hopkins is the lone playmaker on an under-talented receiving corps. He had 76 receptions for 1,210 yards and six touchdowns, while the next best Texans wide receiver (Damaris Johnson) had 31 receptions for 331 yards and one touchdown.

With Andre Johnson now with the rival Indianapolis Colts, Hopkins is the lone playmaker on an under-talented receiving corps. He had 76 receptions for 1,210 yards and six touchdowns, while the next best Texans wide receiver (Damaris Johnson) had 31 receptions for 331 yards and one touchdown.

2. RB Arian Foster

Arian Foster Houston Texans

2. RB Arian Foster

Arian Foster Houston Texans — Outside of Johnson, Arian Foster has been the most important offensive playmaker for the Texans. In the past two seasons, Foster has missed 11 games, and the Texans were 1-10. If Foster doesn't play, it's more than likely the Texans lose.

Outside of Johnson, Arian Foster has been the most important offensive playmaker for the Texans. In the past two seasons, Foster has missed 11 games, and the Texans were 1-10. If Foster doesn't play, it's more than likely the Texans lose.

1. DE J.J. Watt

J.J. Watt Houston Texans

1. DE J.J. Watt

J.J. Watt Houston Texans — Before J.J. Watt arrived in Houston, the Texans had zero winning seasons. Now, they've had three in the past four years. Watt is an irreplaceable player for the Texans, and is easily the best defensive player in the game.

Before J.J. Watt arrived in Houston, the Texans had zero winning seasons. Now, they've had three in the past four years. Watt is an irreplaceable player for the Texans, and is easily the best defensive player in the game.

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer and featured writer for www.RantSports.com. He also covers the NBA, College Basketball, Fantasy Sports, Clubhouse and College Football for the site. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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