The Texans are taking a risk banking on either veteran, but Brown is notably on a far more economical one-year, $5.5 million deal. The Texans listed Brown and Smith as “or” (essentially co-starters) at right tackle on their preliminary unofficial depth chart of the preseason. Texans’ OL Stock ‘Falling’The Texans’ issues along their rebuilt offensive line could go beyond simply identifying Brown or Smith as the superior option at RT. “Houston’s offensive line gave up three sacks in Monday’s practice. “How good this offensive line will be is the key to the offense being good.