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Exec With Dayton Ties Has Texans Poised To Contend
By Carlos "Big C" Holmes
Cox News Service
The New England Patriots are admired for their team-building efforts, so it’s not surprising when another franchise attempts to copy them.
Meet the Houston Texans, who appear to be gaining some ground in the NFL by adopting a similar decision-making and draft philosophy under the leadership of Rick Smith, a Dayton Meadowdale High School graduate. 
Smith, the Houston general manager, has spearheaded the team’s turnabout since taking over for Charley Casserly following a 2-14 season in 2005. The Texans improved to 6-10 the next year, then went 8-8 in 2007 and 2008.
During a recent phone interview, Smith, at 38 the youngest GM in the league, shared his philosophy on building a franchise as well as expectations for the team’s future.
“Obviously, it’s an exciting time for us because from a philosophical standpoint this is the way that we want to build our football team — through the draft,” Smith said. “What that means is having success on draft day and further down the road it becomes important to lock those young players up.
“This is the time of year where we really have an opportunity to...
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