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Houston Texans Pre-Season 2014 - NT Bowl 2.5...Battle For Roster Spots
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Yates' drive will forever live in Texan lore. I think a bunch of us looking back felt likethat was the team that should've been in the Super Bowl, even more than the next year's team. His drive in those last seconds to get the Texans their 1st playoff birth was amazing, and I wish you had gotten a greater chance to be the starter once Schaub started to decline, but he also didn't rise up with the chances he did get.
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-netwo...yan-Fitzpatrick-is-our-starter-at-quarterback
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-netwo...yan-Fitzpatrick-is-our-starter-at-quarterback
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That drive, was against cincy I think. Andre ran a drag/slant underneath to score. I remember that day like it was yesterday, and screaming in celebration.
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@ you thinking that was to Andre. I remember it like it was yesterday as well. Yates got the ball and was trying to find a guy to get it to, then he started getting chased as my dad was yelling "SACK'EM!! SACK'EM!! GET HIS ***!!" and Yates was like "NAAAAH *****" and Yates avoided a tackle and rumbled and stumbled for that key 1st down. I don't even think it was more than 10 seconds left when Yates dropped back and his Walter, everybody on the team jumped on Walter then celebrated with Yates. Front page of the Chronicle had Kub and DeMeco smiling in the middle of a Gatorade bath. Ahhhhhhhhhh.....da feelz 
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I remember the route at least haha, I also remember screaming my lungs out
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I remember the route at least haha, I also remember screaming my lungs out
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Quarterback gods did us so dirty in 2011.
I don't wish that kind of fate upon any team.
I don't wish that kind of fate upon any team.
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I wish I could find that pic of Yates with a clipboard surrounded by Leinart, Schaub, Delhomme, and Garcia during a game. One of the most hilarious things I've ever seen
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It was def Yates to Walter. That my favorite memory of the Texans franchise.
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Bill O’Brien: “It’s a crucial time”
The Texans wrapped up mandatory minicamp on Thursday and have nearly one month until the start of training camp in late July. While it’s the biggest break players will have until the end of the season, the hard work has to continue, according to head coach Bill O’Brien. Players are expected to report back for camp in top physical condition and with the playbook.
“It’s a crucial time,” head coach Bill O’Brien said. “It’s not really a vacation time. They need to make sure that they stay in condition, that they stay knowledgeable with the playbook, stay strong and do the things necessary to come back here in the best shape of their lives. They know that. These guys, especially the guys that have been around, they’re pros and they understand that.”
The new coaching staff, working since January, will also have time to spend with families before reporting back for the start of early training camp. On July 21, rookies, first-year players, and quarterbacks will arrive for their conditioning tests.
Overall, O’Brien is pleased with how much of the playbook was covered these past few months. Even with ten OTA practices and three minicamps, the true test of the playbook installwill come during training camp when players are wearing full pads.
“We’ve got a lot in,” O’Brien said. “I would say the things that we need to get really moving on would be things that require pads. The running game, we don’t know much about our running game right now because we haven’t had the pads. We know what runs we’ve put in and worked on, but we’ve got to get the pads on. Same with our run defense, we’ve got to see where that’s at. Goal line, short yardage, you know things that you really can’t practice without pads. We feel good about where we are with those schemes being installed, but then we’ve got to go in there and have a good training camp with those things.”
The Texans wrapped up mandatory minicamp on Thursday and have nearly one month until the start of training camp in late July. While it’s the biggest break players will have until the end of the season, the hard work has to continue, according to head coach Bill O’Brien. Players are expected to report back for camp in top physical condition and with the playbook.
“It’s a crucial time,” head coach Bill O’Brien said. “It’s not really a vacation time. They need to make sure that they stay in condition, that they stay knowledgeable with the playbook, stay strong and do the things necessary to come back here in the best shape of their lives. They know that. These guys, especially the guys that have been around, they’re pros and they understand that.”
The new coaching staff, working since January, will also have time to spend with families before reporting back for the start of early training camp. On July 21, rookies, first-year players, and quarterbacks will arrive for their conditioning tests.
Overall, O’Brien is pleased with how much of the playbook was covered these past few months. Even with ten OTA practices and three minicamps, the true test of the playbook installwill come during training camp when players are wearing full pads.
“We’ve got a lot in,” O’Brien said. “I would say the things that we need to get really moving on would be things that require pads. The running game, we don’t know much about our running game right now because we haven’t had the pads. We know what runs we’ve put in and worked on, but we’ve got to get the pads on. Same with our run defense, we’ve got to see where that’s at. Goal line, short yardage, you know things that you really can’t practice without pads. We feel good about where we are with those schemes being installed, but then we’ve got to go in there and have a good training camp with those things.”
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Some salary cap talk
http://www.battleredblog.com/2014/6...-cap-an-offseason-look-into-the-texans-salary
http://www.battleredblog.com/2014/6...-cap-an-offseason-look-into-the-texans-salary
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I've seen a few sites with them for $60.
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@JJ Watt your owen daniels jersey for $30 wish has been granted
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Offseason wrap: Remaining questions
The Bill O'Brien regime has begun its transformation of the Texans, but there's still a lot we don't know about them.
After organized team activities (OTAs), here are my top five remaining questions about the team. Feel free to chime in with your own.
1. Will Ryan Fitzpatrick throw fewer interceptions? We're going a little broken record here that turnovers have been an issue for him throughout his career. There is a huge difference between protecting the ball in practice and protecting the ball during games, so this is a question for which we won't truly get an answer until games begin.
2. Who will back up Arian Foster? The Texans currently have Dennis Johnson and Jonathan Grimes returning from last year's squad, plus free-agency pickup Andre Brown and draft pick Alfred Blue. I think this will come down to Brown and Blue. Brown has an edge on starting experience. Blue has an edge on youth and lack of mileage. Evaluating the status of the running game requires seeing the backs and the linemen blocking for them in pads.
3. Who will start at inside linebacker next to Brian Cushing? Defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel was asked if he now sees Brooks Reed as an inside linebacker and he said no. Crennel insisted Reed was simply learning inside linebacker to increase his versatility. Reed is one option to start next to Cushing. Akeem Dent, for whom the Texans traded quarterback T.J. Yates with the Falcons, is another option.
4. Who will return punts and kicks? It's my view that special teams aren't a full third of the game, as is sometimes extolled, but they can give a team a boost in the right circumstances. For the past couple of seasons, the Texans' special teams haven't been great. That led to former special-teams coordinator Joe Marciano's firing during the season. He was the only assistant who lost his job before the season was up. The team's search for a returner or returners has included several players who are challenging incumbent Keshawn Martin.
5. Will Foster and Cushing stay healthy this season? In May CSN Houston's Twitter account asked Texans fans how confident they were Cushing would play in all 16 games. They weren't banking on Cushing's own reply of "pretty damn confident." His presence is a stabilizing force on the Texans defense. They've historically been better with him than without him. His injuries in the past two seasons were not related to each other, so there's no reason to think he won't stay healthy this season. As for Foster, his absence last season was a big reason why the Texans' offense struggled so much. I have more concerns about Foster's health than Cushing's, as I addressed in yesterday's reasons for pessimism.
The Bill O'Brien regime has begun its transformation of the Texans, but there's still a lot we don't know about them.
After organized team activities (OTAs), here are my top five remaining questions about the team. Feel free to chime in with your own.
1. Will Ryan Fitzpatrick throw fewer interceptions? We're going a little broken record here that turnovers have been an issue for him throughout his career. There is a huge difference between protecting the ball in practice and protecting the ball during games, so this is a question for which we won't truly get an answer until games begin.
2. Who will back up Arian Foster? The Texans currently have Dennis Johnson and Jonathan Grimes returning from last year's squad, plus free-agency pickup Andre Brown and draft pick Alfred Blue. I think this will come down to Brown and Blue. Brown has an edge on starting experience. Blue has an edge on youth and lack of mileage. Evaluating the status of the running game requires seeing the backs and the linemen blocking for them in pads.
3. Who will start at inside linebacker next to Brian Cushing? Defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel was asked if he now sees Brooks Reed as an inside linebacker and he said no. Crennel insisted Reed was simply learning inside linebacker to increase his versatility. Reed is one option to start next to Cushing. Akeem Dent, for whom the Texans traded quarterback T.J. Yates with the Falcons, is another option.
4. Who will return punts and kicks? It's my view that special teams aren't a full third of the game, as is sometimes extolled, but they can give a team a boost in the right circumstances. For the past couple of seasons, the Texans' special teams haven't been great. That led to former special-teams coordinator Joe Marciano's firing during the season. He was the only assistant who lost his job before the season was up. The team's search for a returner or returners has included several players who are challenging incumbent Keshawn Martin.
5. Will Foster and Cushing stay healthy this season? In May CSN Houston's Twitter account asked Texans fans how confident they were Cushing would play in all 16 games. They weren't banking on Cushing's own reply of "pretty damn confident." His presence is a stabilizing force on the Texans defense. They've historically been better with him than without him. His injuries in the past two seasons were not related to each other, so there's no reason to think he won't stay healthy this season. As for Foster, his absence last season was a big reason why the Texans' offense struggled so much. I have more concerns about Foster's health than Cushing's, as I addressed in yesterday's reasons for pessimism.
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WHAT: 2014 Houston Texans Training Camp presented by XFINITY
WHEN: Saturday, July 26 8-10:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 27 8:30-11 a.m.
Wednesday, July 30 8-10:30 a.m.
Friday, August 1 8-10:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 2 8-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 13 8-10:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 14 8-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Houston Methodist Training Center Fan parking in Green Lot
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11223530/arian-foster-houston-texans-supports-andre-johnson
Andre Johnson has the support of at least one high-profile Houston Texans teammate.
"He is Houston," Texans running back Arian Foster said during an interview with Local 2 news in Houston on Tuesday. "I remember when I had my little run where I had like two back-to-back great seasons. I felt like this city loves me; they love me here. Everywhere I go, this is still Dre's city."
And that distinction stands even when including players from the Houston Rockets, Foster said.
"I don't care if James Harden is walking around, Dwight Howard, whatever. This is Andre Johnson's city. He is Houston," the running back said. "That's what it means MORE than anything. He's been a staple here for so long."
Johnson has not attended any of the Texans' offseason PROGRAMS and has not indicated he plans to attend training camp.
He has reportedly asked for a trade, but sources said the Texans are not interested in dealing him. Johnson is due $10.5 million this season in base salary but will not receive a $1 million roster BONUS that was contingent on his attending offseason workouts. Trading or releasing Johnson would cost the Texans about $12 million against their salary cap.
The seven-time Pro Bowler said in May that he wasn't sure he still wanted to be with the Texans because of what he saw as an upcoming rebuilding season. Johnson noted he has experienced only three winning seasons in his 11 seasons with the team. The Texans went 2-14 in the 2013 season after winning the AFC South the previous two years.
"I understand where he's coming from, I really do," Foster said. "This is a business, and people forget that it's a business. He's at the point of his career where he doesn't want money now. He just wants to go win.
"Ultimately that's one of my friends outside the field. So I want him to do what's best for him. If he doesn't feel like playing anymore, he wants to hang it up, then I'll support him. If he wants to come back and help us win, I'm all for that as well.""He is Houston," Texans running back Arian Foster said during an interview with Local 2 news in Houston on Tuesday. "I remember when I had my little run where I had like two back-to-back great seasons. I felt like this city loves me; they love me here. Everywhere I go, this is still Dre's city."
And that distinction stands even when including players from the Houston Rockets, Foster said.
"I don't care if James Harden is walking around, Dwight Howard, whatever. This is Andre Johnson's city. He is Houston," the running back said. "That's what it means MORE than anything. He's been a staple here for so long."
Johnson has not attended any of the Texans' offseason PROGRAMS and has not indicated he plans to attend training camp.
He has reportedly asked for a trade, but sources said the Texans are not interested in dealing him. Johnson is due $10.5 million this season in base salary but will not receive a $1 million roster BONUS that was contingent on his attending offseason workouts. Trading or releasing Johnson would cost the Texans about $12 million against their salary cap.
The seven-time Pro Bowler said in May that he wasn't sure he still wanted to be with the Texans because of what he saw as an upcoming rebuilding season. Johnson noted he has experienced only three winning seasons in his 11 seasons with the team. The Texans went 2-14 in the 2013 season after winning the AFC South the previous two years.
"I understand where he's coming from, I really do," Foster said. "This is a business, and people forget that it's a business. He's at the point of his career where he doesn't want money now. He just wants to go win.
"Ultimately that's one of my friends outside the field. So I want him to do what's best for him. If he doesn't feel like playing anymore, he wants to hang it up, then I'll support him. If he wants to come back and help us win, I'm all for that as well."
WHEN: Saturday, July 26 8-10:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 27 8:30-11 a.m.
Wednesday, July 30 8-10:30 a.m.
Friday, August 1 8-10:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 2 8-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 13 8-10:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 14 8-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Houston Methodist Training Center Fan parking in Green Lot
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11223530/arian-foster-houston-texans-supports-andre-johnson
Andre Johnson has the support of at least one high-profile Houston Texans teammate.
"He is Houston," Texans running back Arian Foster said during an interview with Local 2 news in Houston on Tuesday. "I remember when I had my little run where I had like two back-to-back great seasons. I felt like this city loves me; they love me here. Everywhere I go, this is still Dre's city."
And that distinction stands even when including players from the Houston Rockets, Foster said.
"I don't care if James Harden is walking around, Dwight Howard, whatever. This is Andre Johnson's city. He is Houston," the running back said. "That's what it means MORE than anything. He's been a staple here for so long."
Johnson has not attended any of the Texans' offseason PROGRAMS and has not indicated he plans to attend training camp.
He has reportedly asked for a trade, but sources said the Texans are not interested in dealing him. Johnson is due $10.5 million this season in base salary but will not receive a $1 million roster BONUS that was contingent on his attending offseason workouts. Trading or releasing Johnson would cost the Texans about $12 million against their salary cap.
The seven-time Pro Bowler said in May that he wasn't sure he still wanted to be with the Texans because of what he saw as an upcoming rebuilding season. Johnson noted he has experienced only three winning seasons in his 11 seasons with the team. The Texans went 2-14 in the 2013 season after winning the AFC South the previous two years.
"I understand where he's coming from, I really do," Foster said. "This is a business, and people forget that it's a business. He's at the point of his career where he doesn't want money now. He just wants to go win.
"Ultimately that's one of my friends outside the field. So I want him to do what's best for him. If he doesn't feel like playing anymore, he wants to hang it up, then I'll support him. If he wants to come back and help us win, I'm all for that as well.""He is Houston," Texans running back Arian Foster said during an interview with Local 2 news in Houston on Tuesday. "I remember when I had my little run where I had like two back-to-back great seasons. I felt like this city loves me; they love me here. Everywhere I go, this is still Dre's city."
And that distinction stands even when including players from the Houston Rockets, Foster said.
"I don't care if James Harden is walking around, Dwight Howard, whatever. This is Andre Johnson's city. He is Houston," the running back said. "That's what it means MORE than anything. He's been a staple here for so long."
Johnson has not attended any of the Texans' offseason PROGRAMS and has not indicated he plans to attend training camp.
He has reportedly asked for a trade, but sources said the Texans are not interested in dealing him. Johnson is due $10.5 million this season in base salary but will not receive a $1 million roster BONUS that was contingent on his attending offseason workouts. Trading or releasing Johnson would cost the Texans about $12 million against their salary cap.
The seven-time Pro Bowler said in May that he wasn't sure he still wanted to be with the Texans because of what he saw as an upcoming rebuilding season. Johnson noted he has experienced only three winning seasons in his 11 seasons with the team. The Texans went 2-14 in the 2013 season after winning the AFC South the previous two years.
"I understand where he's coming from, I really do," Foster said. "This is a business, and people forget that it's a business. He's at the point of his career where he doesn't want money now. He just wants to go win.
"Ultimately that's one of my friends outside the field. So I want him to do what's best for him. If he doesn't feel like playing anymore, he wants to hang it up, then I'll support him. If he wants to come back and help us win, I'm all for that as well."
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Louis Nix and Trevardo Williams put on PUP list. Cushing is also on there, but mostly cause he doesn't need a full camp. Brennan Williams was also cut. Never recovered from his injuries nor rehab. Looks like Newton will still be somewhat entrenched in the rotation :/
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Andre Johnson wants to finish career with Texans
Andre Johnson said his devotion to the sport that made his name guided his surprising return to the Texans.
“I love playing the game of football,” Johnson said Friday at NRG Stadium. “I don’t plan on walking away from this.”
Johnson ended his holdout in time for the start of training camp, which begins at 8 a.m. Saturday.
The seven-time Pro Bowler said his past frustrations with the organization boiled over in May, when he questioned whether he wanted to continue his career with the Texans. After meeting with the team’s front office, Johnson believes a squad that went 2-14 last season is “moving in the right direction.”
“I feel very comfortable with the way things are going,” Johnson said.
He added: “What I said in the offseason had to do with things that happened in the past eight or nine years.”
The longest-tenured Texan and best player in franchise history didn’t hesitate when asked whether he wants to finish his career in Houston.
“That’s the plan,” Johnson said.
Left tackle Duane Brown said the Texans gave Johnson a standing ovation before a team meeting began Friday. For Brown, it was the first time he’s seen a player applauded before training camp began.
“It was more of a slow clap,” Brown joked.
Johnson declined to discuss details about his conversations with the Texans’ front office, including owner Bob McNair. He also spoke vaguely about the potential positives of the 2014 Texans, whom a frustrated Johnson criticized in May for engaging in another rebuild.
Ultimately, his decision to return was his own and the sudden about-face came down to one thing.
“I love playing this game of football,” Johnson said. “I’m going to play football. … I don’t plan on walking away from this.”
The receiver acknowledged it is on him to make up for missed time and quickly bond with new quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, while learning a much-changed offense.
“I’m going to work my butt off like I always do,” Johnson said.
Strong initial conversations with first-year coach Bill O’Brien, whom the receiver first met at a Rockets game, eased Johnson’s decision. While fans and the media heavily debated Johnson’s holdout, the soft-spoken receiver maintained a low profile.
“If anybody had something to say negative, it was behind my back. (They did not) say it to my face,” said Johnson, who missed voluntary offseason training activities and a mandatory minicamp.
The franchise leader in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns said Houston has become his “home away from home” after 11 seasons.
As for when he officially decided to return to the only team he’s played for?
“I don’t know,” Johnson joked. “You guys seemed like you all had everything.”
Andre Johnson said his devotion to the sport that made his name guided his surprising return to the Texans.
“I love playing the game of football,” Johnson said Friday at NRG Stadium. “I don’t plan on walking away from this.”
Johnson ended his holdout in time for the start of training camp, which begins at 8 a.m. Saturday.
The seven-time Pro Bowler said his past frustrations with the organization boiled over in May, when he questioned whether he wanted to continue his career with the Texans. After meeting with the team’s front office, Johnson believes a squad that went 2-14 last season is “moving in the right direction.”
“I feel very comfortable with the way things are going,” Johnson said.
He added: “What I said in the offseason had to do with things that happened in the past eight or nine years.”
The longest-tenured Texan and best player in franchise history didn’t hesitate when asked whether he wants to finish his career in Houston.
“That’s the plan,” Johnson said.
Left tackle Duane Brown said the Texans gave Johnson a standing ovation before a team meeting began Friday. For Brown, it was the first time he’s seen a player applauded before training camp began.
“It was more of a slow clap,” Brown joked.
Johnson declined to discuss details about his conversations with the Texans’ front office, including owner Bob McNair. He also spoke vaguely about the potential positives of the 2014 Texans, whom a frustrated Johnson criticized in May for engaging in another rebuild.
Ultimately, his decision to return was his own and the sudden about-face came down to one thing.
“I love playing this game of football,” Johnson said. “I’m going to play football. … I don’t plan on walking away from this.”
The receiver acknowledged it is on him to make up for missed time and quickly bond with new quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, while learning a much-changed offense.
“I’m going to work my butt off like I always do,” Johnson said.
Strong initial conversations with first-year coach Bill O’Brien, whom the receiver first met at a Rockets game, eased Johnson’s decision. While fans and the media heavily debated Johnson’s holdout, the soft-spoken receiver maintained a low profile.
“If anybody had something to say negative, it was behind my back. (They did not) say it to my face,” said Johnson, who missed voluntary offseason training activities and a mandatory minicamp.
The franchise leader in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns said Houston has become his “home away from home” after 11 seasons.
As for when he officially decided to return to the only team he’s played for?
“I don’t know,” Johnson joked. “You guys seemed like you all had everything.”
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Tyson Clabo, Houston Texans agree to contract terms
The Houston Texans have added a body along the offensive line.
The agent for Tyson Clabo tweeted that the free-agent tackle agreed to a deal with the team on Wednesday.
It's hardly an impact signing for the Texans, but we'll take it as a sign that Houston is less than enamored with the prospect of relying on Derek Newton from wire to wire. The 26-year-old Newton struggled mightily last season despite starting all 16 games for the two-win Texans.
Clabo was equally disjointed in Miami last season, finally coming on down the stretch after flatlining early in the year for a moribund Dolphins line.
After starting every game for the Falcons between 2008 and 2012, Clabo brings a veteran presence to Bill O'Brien's new offense. Still, we're not entirely convinced he even makes the roster.
The Houston Texans have added a body along the offensive line.
The agent for Tyson Clabo tweeted that the free-agent tackle agreed to a deal with the team on Wednesday.
It's hardly an impact signing for the Texans, but we'll take it as a sign that Houston is less than enamored with the prospect of relying on Derek Newton from wire to wire. The 26-year-old Newton struggled mightily last season despite starting all 16 games for the two-win Texans.
Clabo was equally disjointed in Miami last season, finally coming on down the stretch after flatlining early in the year for a moribund Dolphins line.
After starting every game for the Falcons between 2008 and 2012, Clabo brings a veteran presence to Bill O'Brien's new offense. Still, we're not entirely convinced he even makes the roster.
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Damn its Training camp already
Cant wait for the season to start
What are yall expectations for this seasons record?
I could see 8 or 9 win season
Cant wait for the season to start
What are yall expectations for this seasons record?
I could see 8 or 9 win season
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I'm gonna pick 9 wins yet finishing 2nd in the division behind the **** boys Colts. I'm also gonna makes a new thread right before the first preseason game
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HOUSTON -- The plan began early in practice. I wanted to count drops as a measure of how focused the Houston Texans receivers were today.
The plan ended early. They weren't dropping anything. (By the end of practice there were one or two drops, but the tally remained very low.)
Today, the second day of training camp, was a great day for the Texans' receivers. Perhaps not coincidentally, it was also a good day for quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was the best I've seen him since he came to Houston.
In an early drill where receivers ran routes against air, the only ball that hit the ground was an overthrow by rookie quarterback Tom Savage. Later, with one-on-one matchups against defensive backs, it took great coverage for the two passes that did to fall incomplete.
One one such play, with Josh Victorian covering him, undrafted rookie Travis Labhart made a leaping grab after running what looked like a very well-executed route. Later, Fitzpatrick completed a perfectly placed ball deep to Keshawn Martin on a post route.
Mike Thomas caught everything that I saw go his way, grabbing one low throw just before it hit the ground.
EZ Nwachukwu is a guy I haven't seen make mistakes at all. Lacoltan Bester had a great day catching passes mostly from current third-string quarterback Savage.
And I can't leave a post about receivers without praising the (two days of) camp second-year receiver DeAndre Hopkins has had. Amid his nice day, Hopkins made an excellent catch up an invisible ladder with Brandon Harris covering him during a 7-on-7 drill.
Really the only player who looked a bit rusty was Andre Johnson, which is probably a result of these being the first days Johnson has caught passes from Fitzpatrick.
The Houston Texans have signed Quentin Groves and Lawrence Sidbury, according to John McClain (Houston Chronicle).
After working out OLBs today, Texans signed veterans Quentin Groves and Lawrence Sidbury.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) July 27, 2014
Groves, 30, was drafted in the 2nd round by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has also played for the Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, and most recently the Cleveland Browns, where he recorded 4 tackles and 2 sacks in 5 games.
Sidbury, 28, was drafted in the 4th round of the 2009 draft by the Atlanta Falcons. He has spent the last five season in Atlanta and has totaled just 14 tackles and 5 sacks in 48 total games.
Both Groves and Sidbury will provide veteran depth at a position the Texans desperately could use some help. Both will likely contribute on special teams as well if they want to make the final 53-man roster.
Expect both deals to be for the veteran minimum.
The Texans CONTINUE with their training camp throughout the week with another OLB, Jadeveon Clowney, expected to join the team shortly.
The plan ended early. They weren't dropping anything. (By the end of practice there were one or two drops, but the tally remained very low.)
Today, the second day of training camp, was a great day for the Texans' receivers. Perhaps not coincidentally, it was also a good day for quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was the best I've seen him since he came to Houston.
In an early drill where receivers ran routes against air, the only ball that hit the ground was an overthrow by rookie quarterback Tom Savage. Later, with one-on-one matchups against defensive backs, it took great coverage for the two passes that did to fall incomplete.
One one such play, with Josh Victorian covering him, undrafted rookie Travis Labhart made a leaping grab after running what looked like a very well-executed route. Later, Fitzpatrick completed a perfectly placed ball deep to Keshawn Martin on a post route.
Mike Thomas caught everything that I saw go his way, grabbing one low throw just before it hit the ground.
EZ Nwachukwu is a guy I haven't seen make mistakes at all. Lacoltan Bester had a great day catching passes mostly from current third-string quarterback Savage.
And I can't leave a post about receivers without praising the (two days of) camp second-year receiver DeAndre Hopkins has had. Amid his nice day, Hopkins made an excellent catch up an invisible ladder with Brandon Harris covering him during a 7-on-7 drill.
Really the only player who looked a bit rusty was Andre Johnson, which is probably a result of these being the first days Johnson has caught passes from Fitzpatrick.
The Houston Texans have signed Quentin Groves and Lawrence Sidbury, according to John McClain (Houston Chronicle).
After working out OLBs today, Texans signed veterans Quentin Groves and Lawrence Sidbury.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) July 27, 2014
Groves, 30, was drafted in the 2nd round by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has also played for the Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, and most recently the Cleveland Browns, where he recorded 4 tackles and 2 sacks in 5 games.
Sidbury, 28, was drafted in the 4th round of the 2009 draft by the Atlanta Falcons. He has spent the last five season in Atlanta and has totaled just 14 tackles and 5 sacks in 48 total games.
Both Groves and Sidbury will provide veteran depth at a position the Texans desperately could use some help. Both will likely contribute on special teams as well if they want to make the final 53-man roster.
Expect both deals to be for the veteran minimum.
The Texans CONTINUE with their training camp throughout the week with another OLB, Jadeveon Clowney, expected to join the team shortly.
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To anyone that's been following TC, how has Foster looked so far?
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Blue and Brown have been taking most of the reps since yesterday. Foster is in warmups right now favoring his hamstring.
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Report from BattleRedBlog:
Yesterday was a relatively busy day by football standards in summer. Cody White was waived injured after his devastating Achilles injury, Alan Bonner was released due to a fractured foot, and Anthony Dima just left the team altogether after not showing up to practice. With Bonner's release, the Texans' slot receiver competition is likely now down to Keshawn Martin and veteran Mike Thomas; Thomas has been impressing coaches on a regular basis since his signing following the 2013 season. In other news, here are some bullet points put together from everything we've seen on Twitter in the last two days:
1 - The heat is really getting to a lot of people. Players have routinely needed to be walked off the field by trainers to get fluids, and cramps have been a common issue thus far.
2 - Brian Cushing is limited in practice, but he still looks JACKED.
3 - The slot corner battle looks like a two horse race between A.J. Bouye and Andre Hal.
4 - Bill O'Brien is loud, and the players love it. His energy and intensity have been a remarkable change of pace from the Kubiak era, prompting even Andre Johnson to say it's something "that was needed around this place."
5 - Jadeveon Clowney is still half speed in drills while recovering from sports hernia surgery over the summer, but he has not had any setbacks in his rehab so far. With any luck he will be full go for the preseason in a couple weeks.
6 - DeAndre Hopkins is murdering people in one-on-ones....again.
7 - Ryan Fitzpatrick is clearly the best quarterback on the roster. Reports are universally positive about his performance so far in camp. We shall see if that holds up in actual game action this year.
Yesterday was a relatively busy day by football standards in summer. Cody White was waived injured after his devastating Achilles injury, Alan Bonner was released due to a fractured foot, and Anthony Dima just left the team altogether after not showing up to practice. With Bonner's release, the Texans' slot receiver competition is likely now down to Keshawn Martin and veteran Mike Thomas; Thomas has been impressing coaches on a regular basis since his signing following the 2013 season. In other news, here are some bullet points put together from everything we've seen on Twitter in the last two days:
1 - The heat is really getting to a lot of people. Players have routinely needed to be walked off the field by trainers to get fluids, and cramps have been a common issue thus far.
2 - Brian Cushing is limited in practice, but he still looks JACKED.
3 - The slot corner battle looks like a two horse race between A.J. Bouye and Andre Hal.
4 - Bill O'Brien is loud, and the players love it. His energy and intensity have been a remarkable change of pace from the Kubiak era, prompting even Andre Johnson to say it's something "that was needed around this place."
5 - Jadeveon Clowney is still half speed in drills while recovering from sports hernia surgery over the summer, but he has not had any setbacks in his rehab so far. With any luck he will be full go for the preseason in a couple weeks.
6 - DeAndre Hopkins is murdering people in one-on-ones....again.
7 - Ryan Fitzpatrick is clearly the best quarterback on the roster. Reports are universally positive about his performance so far in camp. We shall see if that holds up in actual game action this year.