Rookie Mini Camp Notes: Day 1
With two sessions on Friday, we took in the first session of the Houston Texans Rookie Mini Camp at the Methodist Training Center. Practice was moved inside the “bubble” because of heavy thunderstorms in the morning. There were plenty of new faces in the Texans uniforms including draft picks, rookie free agents and tryout for both rookies and veterans.
Camp Notes Day 1
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Arian Foster wants to bounce back in 2013, disappointed with how he played last year
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster was disappointed with the way he played last year and is going to bounce back in 2013. “I’ve just been relaxing,” Foster said to FOX Sports Southwest’s Patti Smith on Saturday at his youth football camp in Pearland, via HoustonTexans.com. “I’ve just been relaxing and working really hard. I think this has probably (been) one of...
Texans Sign Four Undrafted Running Backs Including Cierre Wood
With Justin Forsett signing with the Jaguars this off-season, that left the Texans in search of a new #3 RB. Presumably, Ben Tate will be the backup to fantasy stud, Arian Foster, but Ben Tate has had numerous injuries the past few years and the Texans know this. Last season, Forsett played very well to the tune of a 6.0 YPC on 63 rushes and I’m sure Houston wanted him back but...
Texans Land Fullback in Greg Jones
Can confirm the #Texans have signed fullback Greg Jones to a one-year deal.
— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) March 27, 2013
The Houston Texans continued their offseason work with the signing of free agent fullback, Greg Jones. The Texans plucked him away from division foe, the Jacksonville Jaguars where he has been a key piece of their football team since 2004. At 6-1 and...
Luv Ya Stee Blue: Reed It and Weep!
Luv Ya Steel Blue is back for another season as we tackle the free agency special. It’s a full card as Mike, Pat, Aaron and Cleave dive into the breaking news that safety Ed Reed will be joining the Texans for the 2013 season. They also talk about their own free agency exodus, what to do with Ben Tate and the return of the “Kubes Conundrum.”
A new segment titled “Worried...
Early Off Season Facts and Myths for the Texans
Here are some quick thoughts of this upcoming season, and we mean early thoughts on the Houston Texans.
Facts
Andre Johnson
-T.J. Yates will have competition in camp this year pushing him to see if he could be the quarterback of this team. Yates will be on alert during draft time with rumors flying the Texans could be looking for a young quarterback to groom, if the opportunity presents...
Early Look at the 2013 Texans Roster
The off-season is officially underway with the Super Bowl in the books and the 2013 NFL season starting before we know it. We decided to look at the Houston Texans and what their current roster looks like, including the players under contract and current free agents.
An early look at the Texans’ roster leads us to believe that there is plenty of work to be put into the 2013 training camp...
The Most Disappointing Texans of 2012
With high hopes and expectations, the Houston Texans looked primed for a run to the Super Bowl before the season started. As we know, the road ended before we knew it and then came the evaluation period to see what exactly went wrong. Call it scheme, coaching or just general play of players, it was an upsetting end to a promising season.
We looked at the most disappointing Texans...
Arian Foster bought his offensive line segway’s (VIDEO)
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster decided to buy each one of the offensive lineman that block for him each and every week a segway, as a way to show his appreciation. “They all, as a front, can enjoy the joy that I get from riding my Segway,” Foster said. Foster, the Texans’ All Pro running back, always rides his Segway around Reliant Stadium. He, along with Andre...
Texans Release Jonathan Grimes
Late Thursday evening the Houston Texans released rookie running back Jonathan Grimes.
The #Texans have released rookie RB Jonathan Grimes. They now have an open spot on the active roster
— Nick Scurfield (@NickScurfield) December 20, 2012
Grimes was an undrafted free agent from William and Mary and made the practice squad coming out of camp. Then Grimes had a whirlwind tour...
Digging Deep: New England Edition
The Texans suffered their second loss of the season on Monday night, losing to the New England Patriots 42-14. This was their first loss on the road this season and brings their record to 11-2. They now only have a one game lead over the Patriots in the AFC and would lose the number one seed in the case of a tie-breaker.
Positives:
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Ben Tate looked more in pre-injury form rushing...
Ben Tate Close To Regaining Texans No. 2 RB Job
Texans HC Gary Kubiak noted that RB Ben Tate has almost regained the back-up running back position, according to the team’s Twitter account.
Kubiak cites an increased level of conditioning on Tate’s part as the reason why he’s comfortable putting the rusher back into the second spot on the depth chart. Tate would take Justin Forsett‘s spot.
The Texan has experience backing...
Time to Dust Off Ben Tate
It’s not often teams have the luxury of digging into their roster and having players that could help them be even better than they were when the season started. Look no further than the backup running back in Ben Tate who has missed 5 of the 13 games this season for the Texans. Hampered by a foot and hamstring issue, Tate has been limited to only 54 carries in 2012. This is...
Texans to Watch: Tennessee Edition
The Houston Texans make the trip to Tennessee looking to improve on their 5 game winning streak against the AFC South rival Titans. The Texans are 10-1 and can lock in a playoff spot with a win against the 4-7 Titans, who are 2-3 at home this year. Safety Danieal Manning knows the importance of this game. When asked about it, he said, “It’s huge. It’s a long season...
Texans Injury Report: Ben Tate, Owen Daniels, Johnathan Joseph
Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels is among 13 players
listed as probable for today’s matchup with the Detroit Lions on the team’s
injury report, while cornerback Johnathan Joseph (hamstring) and running back
Ben Tate (hamstring) are questionable to suit up.
Daniels was able to return last week after missing one game
due to a back injury. He caught six passes for 57...
Texans to Watch: Detroit Lions Edition
The 9-1 Houston Texans look to defeat the 4-6 Detroit Lions in a Thanksgiving Day Week 12 matchup. The Lions are coming off a disappointing 24-20 home loss to their division rival Green Bay Packers while the AFC leading Texans are looking to extend their four game win streak. This is the Texans first Thanksgiving Day game and only second ever trip to Detroit, a game they lost...
Texans RB Ben Tate Ruled Out For Week 11
Texans running back Ben Tates hamstring injury is still bothering him enough that he cant play Sunday.
This is the third consecutive week Tate has been out for a game with the hamstring injury. He also missed the Texans Monday night game against the Jets on Oct. 8 with a toe injury.
Tate practiced Wednesday, and while coach Gary Kubiak said Tate did not have a setback,...
Texans RB Ben Tate, LB Darryl Sharpton Close To Returning
Running back Ben Tate returned to practice Wednesday to see how his injured hamstring is progressing, but it was too tender for him to work again Thursday. Still, he insisted, it wasnt a setback and his playing Sunday against the Jaguars remains a possibility.
Ive been working, working, working, Tate said. Ive worked so hard . . . Yesterday I just wanted to...
RB Tate out for Texans
Texans running back Ben Tate is inactive for Sunday's game against Buffalo with a hamstring injury.
Tate, the Texans' second-leading rusher behind Arian Foster, sat out practice all week. He also sat out Houston's 23-17 win over the New York Jets on Oct. 8 with a right big toe injury.
The other inactives for Houston include cornerbacks Roc Carmichael and Brandon Harris...
Texans backup RB Tate ruled out vs. Bills
Houston Texans running back Ben Tate is ruled out for this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills after not practicing Friday, according to the team's website. Tate has been bothered by a hamstring injury. Justin Forsett will fill in as Arian Foster's primary backup.
Texans RB Ben Tate Ruled Out For Week 9
Texans running back Ben Tate has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.
Tate, who has 178 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 43 carries this season, has not practiced this week due to a sore hamstring.
Justin Forsett signed with Houston during the offseason and is expected to back up Arian Foster.
"I just have a ton of confidence in him,"...
Ben Tate Expected To Miss Week 9
Houston Texans' running back Justin Forsett will be the backup for Arian Foster in Week 9 against Buffalo. Ben Tate is not expected to be active due to a hamstring injury.Fantasy Spin:The Bills' run defense is the worst in the league and Arian Foster will likely have a big day, but even in limited attempts, Forsett might have some low-end value.
Texans RB Ben Tate Misses Practice, DT Shaun Cody Limited
Texans running back Ben Tate missed Thursday's practice with a sore hamstring.
Tate, who also missed Wednesday's practice, has 178 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 43 carries this season.
Justin Forsett signed with Houston during the offseason and is expected to back up Arian Foster if Tate can't play.
In addition, defensive tackle Shaun Cody was a limited participant...
Texans claimed Jonathan Grimes who was their leading rusher in preseason
Texans claimed RB Jonathan Grimes off waivers from the Jets. LB Mister Alexander was waived in a corresponding move. Grimes was waived by the Jets Tuesday. An undrafted free agent originally signed by Houston, the Jets plucked Grimes off the Texans’ practice squad in September. His claiming is an indication Houston doesn’t expect Ben Tate (hamstring) to be active for Week 9...
Texans Bring back Jonathan Grimes
according to multiple reports, a day after the New York Jets released running back Jonathan Grimes, the Houston Texans claimed the rookie running back off of waivers and brought him back to Houston. The Texans had Grimes on their practice squad during the start of the 2012 season, but lost him to the New York Jets when he was claimed off the practice squad late September.
Grimes...
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