The Houston Texans have shifted much of the future of their franchise onto the shoulders of promising quarterback Deshaun Watson.

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With Watson currently recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered last November, general manager Brina Gaine is considering addressing their offensive line situation over the offseason, according to Sarah Barashop of ESPN.

“When you have a quarterback in place that you believe in, that you think can help you win a lot of football games, you’ve got to start to put pieces around him and pieces in place to help him succeed on the field,” Gaine said last month. “That’s not just with the perimeter players and the skill players, that’ll be with the offensive line. So, it’s certainly an area that we’re going to evaluate heavily here.”

Given the type of injury that the 22-year-old is recovering from, it's understandable for the Texans to look into possibly upgrading the offensive line. The protection up front is vital to putting Watson in the best position to succeed over the long-haul, and simply keep him on the field.

A stronger offensive line unit is a key asset in not only preserving their promising young quarterback, but also in making their rushing attack more effective. Their primary back, Lamar Miller, had a respectable campaign with 888 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, but they finished in the middle of the pack in average yards per carry.

The Texans are currently projected to have more $56 million in salary cap space at their disposal this upcoming offseason.

Watson is at a steady pace in his recovery, recently running for the first time since the injury. He should be back on the field in time for the 2018 season. The injury typically takes nine months to a year to fully heal. The organization will handle the rehab process with caution in order to avoid any possible setbacks.

In Watson's brief time in Houston, he has sparked much optimism around the organization. He threw for 1,699 yards in seven appearances, and his rookie franchise-record 19 touchdown passes were tied for the most in the NFL at the time of his injury.