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SOTT Talks to Connor Barwin

Found August 09, 2012 on State of the Texans: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Connor Barwin,  Antonio Smith,  Shaun Cody
TEAMS: Houston Texans
Indianapolis-colts-houston
Starting outside linebacker Connor Barwin had some interesting things to tell us about his training camp to this point. Barwin after a hot day at camp, caught some footballs off the jugs machine before he took time out for us. We talked to Barwin about his transition as a player from his rookie season to this year, if he was the new leader of the linebackers, and his relationship with Antonio Smith and Shaun Cody.   You can follow Patrick on Twitter.  He is the Editor of State of the Texans and is a draft analyst on Sideline Scouting.
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