Found December 26, 2011 on State of the Texans: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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The Houston Texans seem to be a team searching for answers with two unfortunate losses against the Panthers and Colts the past two weeks. Already assured of a playoff spot, the Texans need a good showing this Sunday against their division rival the Tennessee Titans. The Titans are on the verge, with some help, to make the playoffs and possibly set up a Wild Card showdown with the Texans the following week. Despite all of the “so-called” issues the Texans have run into the past couple weeks, there is help on the horizon. All signs are pointing to the return of Andre Johnson and defensive coordinator Wade Phillips. Johnson had been hobbled by hamstring issues all season, and his current issue has kept him out three weeks. It has been said that he could have gone against the Colts last Thursday, but Gary Kubiak still wants to see Johnson on the field on Wednesday during practice before he gives the thumbs up for the Sunday. It will be a welcome sight for a sputtering ...
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