1984 Houston Oilers season

The 1984 Houston Oilers season was the 25th season overall and 15th with the league. The team improved upon their previous season's output of 2–14, winning three games,[1] but failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. With hopes of improving the offense the Oilers won the bidding war to sign CFL star Quarterback Warren Moon. However, with Earl Campbell in full decline, the Oilers decided to trade him to the Saints after a 1–5 start. The move would leave a gaping hole at running back, but it was the defense that was a greater weak spot as the Oilers finished with a 3–13 record, allowing 457 points on the season.

1984 Houston Oilers season
OwnerBud Adams
Head coachHugh Campbell
General managerLadd Herzeg
Home fieldHouston Astrodome
Results
Record3–13
Division place4th AFC Central
Playoff finishDid not qualify

Regular season

Despite having CFL star Warren Moon at quarterback, the Oilers stumbled out of the gate, falling to 0-10 before picking up a 17-16 win on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs. The following week they beat the New York Jets 31-20. In that game Moon tossed two touchdown passes to Tim Smith and one to Herkie Walls. The Oilers defense intercepted a Ken O'Brien pass.[2] They picked up their third and final win of the season in overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-20. Moon connected with tight end Chris Dressell for a touchdown and Steelers quarterback Mark Malone tossed two interceptions one to rookie Bo Eason and the other to Willie Tullis.[3] The Oilers finished the season in last place in the AFC Central with a 3-13 record.[4]

Offseason

The 1984 draft would yield some solid players for Houston. They selected Dean Steinkuhler in round one. They used their second round choice to draft Doug Smith out of Auburn, but he spurred the Oilers to sign with the Philadelphia Stars of the USFL. The draft also saw Houston land Johnny Meads, Jeff Donaldson, John Grimsley and Patrick Allen

NFL draft
Main article: 1984 NFL draft

The following players were selected in the 1984 NFL draft.

1984 Houston Oilers draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
1 2 Dean Steinkuhler  Offensive tackle Nebraska
      Made roster    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

[5]

Supplemental draft
Main article: 1984 NFL supplemental draft of USFL and CFL players

The following players were selected in the 1984 NFL supplemental draft.

1984 Houston Oilers draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
1 2 Mike Rozier *  Running back Nebraska
      Made roster    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

[5]

Personnel

Staff
1984 Houston Oilers staff
Front office
  • Owner/Chairman of the Board/President – Bud Adams
  • Executive Vice President/General Manager – Ladd Herzeg

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

  • Strength and Conditioning – Bill Allerheiligen

Roster
1984 Houston Oilers roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

 Reserve lists

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Practice squad



Rookies in italics

Regular season

Schedule
Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
recap
1 September 2 Los Angeles Raiders L 14–24 0–1 Astrodome Recap
2 September 9 Indianapolis Colts L 21–35 0–2 Astrodome Recap
3 September 16 at San Diego Chargers L 14–31 0–3 Jack Murphy Stadium Recap
4 September 23 at Atlanta Falcons L 10–42 0–4 Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium Recap
5 September 30 New Orleans Saints L 10–27 0–5 Astrodome Recap
6 October 7 at Cincinnati Bengals L 3–13 0–6 Riverfront Stadium Recap
7 October 14 at Miami Dolphins L 10–28 0–7 Miami Orange Bowl Recap
8 October 21 San Francisco 49ers L 21–34 0–8 Astrodome Recap
9 October 28 Cincinnati Bengals L 13–31 0–9 Astrodome Recap
10 November 4 at Pittsburgh Steelers L 7–35 0–10 Three Rivers Stadium Recap
11 November 11 at Kansas City Chiefs W 17–16 1–10 Arrowhead Stadium Recap
12 November 18 New York Jets W 20–31 2–10 Astrodome Recap
13 November 25 at Cleveland Browns L 10–27 2–11 Cleveland Stadium Recap
14 December 2 Pittsburgh Steelers W 23–20 3–11 Astrodome Recap
15 December 9 at Los Angeles Rams L 16–27 3–12 Anaheim Stadium Recap
16 December 16 Cleveland Browns L 20–27 3–13 Astrodome Recap

Standings
AFC Central
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
Pittsburgh Steelers(3) 9 7 0 .563 3–3 6–6 387 310 W2
Cincinnati Bengals 8 8 0 .500 5–1 6–6 339 339 W4
Cleveland Browns 5 11 0 .313 3–3 4–8 250 297 W1
Houston Oilers 3 13 0 .188 1–5 3–9 240 437 L2

Week 15
See also: 1984 Los Angeles Rams season
Week Fifteen: Houston Oilers (3–11) at Los Angeles Rams (9–5)
1 2 34Total
Oilers 3 10 3016
Rams 17 3 0727

at Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim, California

References
  1. 1984 Houston Oilers
  2. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198411180oti.htm
  3. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198412020oti.htm
  4. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/oti/1984.htm
  5. "1984 Houston Oilers draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
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