WHITNEY MERCILUS RUMORS
Texans begin OTA’s: 5 Things to watch
Today the Houston Texans opened up their organized team activities, or better known as OTA’s. The Texans finished their best season as a franchise record wise with a bitter taste in their mouths, after losing to the New England Patriots in just the second round of the playoffs. The Texans look to learn from the mistakes they made late in the season last year. The goal of this...
Whitney Mercilus had 2 sacks and a forced fumble on just 9 plays
Whitney Mercilus had 2 sacks & a FF vs Buffalo despite playing just 9 defensive snaps last Sunday for the Houston Texans. I understand that Wade Phillips is grooming him but with a performance like that, he should have been out there more. Mercilus was a very fiery player who was taken in the first round of last years draft. Whitney dropped a little in the draft process...
Houston Texans bounce back; Steamroll Ravens in week 7
It was all about the Texans in Reliant Stadium on Sunday, as Houston dominated the banged up Baltimore Ravens in a 43-13 rout.Only one week after losing their first game of the year, at the hands of Green Bay, the big question coming into this game was how the Texans would respond.Houston’s Whitney Mercilus celebrates after getting to Raven’s QB Joe Flacco. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider...
Mercilus struggling to find his role in Houston
Houston Texans 1st-round pick Whitney Mercilus was expected to be used as a pass-rush specialist this season, but he’s failed to carve out a niche for himself in the Texans defensive scheme so far.
Through two games Mercilus as been on the field for just 24 plays, 18 of them as a pass rusher. In those 18 plays, he’s recorded just one quarterback hurry and zero sacks according...
Mercilus earning more first-team reps in Houston
Houston Texans 1st-round pick Whitney Mercilus is currently listed as the backup weak-side linebacker, but after an impressive preseason debut and strong showings in practice, he’s pushing for a starting job already. “We’ll play him more and more with the first group to see how he does,” said defensive coordinator Wade Phillips.
Mercilus is primarily battling veteran Connor...
Mercilus signs contract, still focused on football
HOUSTON -- Given all that has been revealed in recent years about professional athletes and their inability to manage their millions, it was at best morbidly humorous that local media pressed Texans rookie linebacker Whitney Mercilus to divulge plans on how he'd spend his.
The Texans on Thursday announced that Mercilus, the 26th overall selection in April's draft, consummated...
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Texans sign first round pick Whitney Mercilus
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According to Aaron Wilson of Scout.com, the Houston Texans have signed first round pick, defensive end, Whitney Mercilus.
Mercilus is looked at as a dynamic defensive presence that may help the Texans forget about losing Mario Williams in free agency.
Mercilus Inks Contract
Late Wednesday afternoon, the Houston Texans announced the signing of their 2012 first round draft pick, Whitney Mercilus. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it does finally land their top pick in a Texans uniform. Mercilus is expected to make the position change to outside linebacker from his college position of defensive end. Mercilus has been getting positive reviews...
Texans like what they see from Whitney Mercilus
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So far Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak has been very impressed with first round pick Whitney Mercilus during OTA’s.
“He’s looked very good,” Kubiak said last week. “(Linebackers coach) Reggie (Herring) catches guys up very quick. He’s a hell of a coach. (Mercilus) is moving around very good, and he’s going to be a great addition to our team.”
The...
Houston Texans 2012 Draft Grades: Pass With Flying Colors
Round 1, Pick 26 – Whitney Mercilus (OLB/DE)
With their first pick, Houston selected Whitney Mercilus, OLB from Illinois. Mercilus is a speed demon. He will bring an unrivaled amount of athleticism to the defensive front, and provide consistent pressure on the quarterback. Mercilus may not be an immediate starter, but expect to see him rotate in and get substantial playing time...
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