By KRISTIE RIEKEN of the AP via Statesman.com
Cornerback Johnathan Joseph and defensive coordinator Wade Phillips arrived in Houston last year and found the NFL's worst pass defense.
Tall task, right? Not so much.
The two and another newcomer, safety Danieal Manning, helped transform the unit into one of the league's best as the Texans made the playoffs for the first time. The one-year turnaround was remarkable: In 2010, the Texans allowed a whopping 267.5 yards passing a game. Last season, Houston gave up just 189.7 yards — third fewest in the NFL.
The Texans (No. 6 in the AP Pro32) face new challenges this year along with even bigger goals.
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