2006 Regular Season
The 2006 Texans improved to 6–10 under new head coach Gary Kubiak, highlighted by a controversial draft pick and a Defensive Rookie of the Year.
The 2006 Houston Texans season was the franchise's 5th season in the National Football League (NFL) and the 1st under head coach Gary Kubiak. The team improved on their 2–14 record in 2005 and finished 6–10, a four-game improvement over their previous season.
Quick Facts
- Notable rookie
- None (Andre Johnson was drafted in 2003)
Lore & Background
The Texans earned the first selection in the 2006 NFL draft after a 2–14 record in 2005. Despite speculation they would select Reggie Bush or Vince Young, they chose defensive end Mario Williams, a decision that shocked and angered fans and was criticized by national media. Williams was signed to a six-year, $54 million contract. With the first selection in the second round, they drafted linebacker DeMeco Ryans, who was named Defensive Rookie of the Year. The draft class was later considered one of the best in 2006 by most experts.
Reader's Guide
The Texans wore five different uniform combinations in 2006. They wore blue jerseys and blue pants for the first time during a week 16 win over the Indianapolis Colts, and wore white jerseys and white pants together for the first time in franchise history in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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