The one thing about Cal McNair is he is optimistic, and the reality is anyone who is successful has to be. Negativity and not living with hope keeps one as a mote in the mire, no matter the profession.
The Houston Texans chairman and CEO is remaining optimistic about his team’s chances to qualify for the postseason. McNair joined Texans Radio play-by-play voice Marc Vandermeer on Sports Radio 610 Monday morning and talked about the advantages the team would have if they could qualify as one of the three wildcards in the AFC.
“The other thing about being a wildcard is you go on the road, which you think is a big disadvantage, but in this crazy year we have,” McNair said.
Of course, McNair was referring to the fact some NFL venues have fewer fans than usual, if at all. Therefore, going into classically hostile environments shouldn’t be as intimidating given that there isn’t that huge of a crowd.
“There’s very few fans on the road,” McNair said. “So, the homefield advantage isn’t what it typically is in a typical year. So, that’s not going to be such a disadvantage.”
The problem is making the playoffs. Houston has taken on a 1-4 conference record. Even if they win out, the losses to the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens could factor as head-to-head matchups that swing against the Texans. Because of the math, the Texans would be a 10-6 team that failed to make the playoffs.
Houston has taken on a lot of water when it comes to their playoff chances. However, they can cultivate tangible optimism and build momentum with a division win against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Central Time at TIA Bank Field. 2-6 looks more hopeful and optimistic than 1-7.
