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NFL owners to vote on 2016, '17 Super Bowl sites

BOSTON Where the Super Bowl will celebrate a half-century of existence will be decided on Tuesday by NFL owners. They have two choices for the 50th anniversary game in 2016: the San Francisco Bay Area and South Florida. The 49ers' new stadium is being built and is scheduled to open for the 2014 season. With the NFL showing a penchant for bringing is championship game to new...
Via Fox Sports Florida
2 days ago  |  Discuss

Arian Foster in a Cleveland Browns Jersey? What the Duece?!?!

Yes, Houston Texans fans, that is your running back wearing the uniform of the Cleveland Browns and hanging out with Browns cornerback Joe Haden. No, team owner Bob McNair has not lost his mind and traded the power back to the Browns. He's just in costume for his role in the movie Draft Day starring Kevin Costner. Foster has definitely been bitten by the acting...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

NFL exploits the same non-profit tax law that the IRS hounded the Tea Party over

If you're following this "IRS-Tea Party scandal" thing, you might be surprised to find that a humongously profitable corporation is exploiting that very same tax exemption, and receiving no IRS scrutiny at all. You've probably heard that political groups affiliated with the Tea Party movement were singled out by the IRS for additional hassle and runaround when they...
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8 days ago  |  Discuss

Gary Kubiak Says Texans LB Brian Cushing 'Looks Like He's Ready To Go'

Brian Cushing told the Houston Texans' team website in mid-April that he is preparing to be "110 percent" in time to have a career-best season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament early last October. So far, so good. Owner Bob McNair said in February that the team's best linebacker was "ahead of schedule" in his rehabilitation. Now, head coach...
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14 days ago  |  Discuss

Texans’ Ed Reed undergoes arthroscopic hip surgery

Houston Texans safety Ed Reed underwent arthroscopic surgery on his hip last week, leaving the team concerned regarding his return timeframe. However, owner Bob McNair told reporters – including Tania Ganguli of The Houston Chronicle – that it was a minor procedure, adding that Reed could be available for the start of training camp. McNair added that even if Reed isn’t available...
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15 days ago  |  Discuss

Texans FS Ed Reed's Hip Surgery Has Coaches A 'Little Concerned'

Owner Bob McNair admitted Monday that Texans free safety Ed Reed might not be ready until "the middle" of training camp, according to Nick Scurfield of HoustonTexans.com. Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips admitted he's a "little concerned" with Reed's surgery because of the timing. Reed didn't undergo surgery right after the season, presumably...
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16 days ago  |  Discuss

49ers, Texans, & Redskins injury updates

CSN Bay Area expects the 49ers to add Marcus Lattimore (rookie - 131 overall) to the non-football injury list at the beginning of training camp. Lattimore has big potential coming out of South Carolina, but is a major injury risk after undergoing multiple knee surgeries. The Redskins are "confident" in RB Chris Thompson's health. The 5th round pick from Florida State...
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16 days ago  |  Discuss

Ed Reed not expected to be ready for training camp

According to Nick Scurfield of HoustonTexans.com, Texans owner Bob McNair says that safety Ed Reed likely won’t be ready for training camp, after undergoing offseason hip surgery. Bob McNair called Ed Reed’s surgery a “minor procedure. He’ll be ready once training camp starts, maybe the middle” #Texans — Nick Scurfield (@NickScurfield) May 6, 2013 This can’t be good...
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16 days ago  |  Discuss

Ed Reed officially signs his deal with the Texans

Former Ravens safety Ed Reed has officially signed his new contract with the Houston Texans. “It is truly a great day for our franchise. We announce the signing of Ed Reed as a Houston Texan.” said general manager Rick Smith at today’s press conference. Texans’ owner Bob McNair is fired up over signing Reed. “We haven’t had that guy that’s a center fielder and can cover...
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March 22, 2013  |  Discuss

Ed Reed Arrives In Houston To Sign A Three-Year, $15M Deal

Ed Reed arrived at the Houston airport late Thursday to sign a three-year contract with the Texans on Friday morning, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reported. NFL.com's Albert Breer cited a source in reporting that the deal has a maximum value of $15 million, and will pay Reed $6 million the first year. Reed told Breer on Wednesday that he was leaving the world-champion...
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March 22, 2013  |  Discuss
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Texans' offer to Reed was low?

The Houston Texans had been courting free agent safety Ed Reed, but their contract offer to him reportedly was somewhat low.

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March 19, 2013  |  Discuss

Reed resumes talks with Texans

HOUSTON (AP) -- Free agent safety Ed Reed is back at Reliant Stadium for more meetings with the Houston Texans. The 34-year-old Reed arrived in Houston on Thursday aboard team owner Bob McNair's private jet and had a full day of meetings. The team announced on its Twitter site Friday morning that Reed was back in its offices at Reliant. The Texans are trying to sign Reed to...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
March 15, 2013  |  Discuss

Ed Reed Lauds Texans During Free-Agent Visit

The Houston Texans are pulling out all the stops during safety Ed Reed's free-agent visit. He took owner Bob McNair's private jet to Houston and was escorted to the Texans' facility by general manager Rick Smith, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reported Thursday. "This is classy, man," Reed said. "This is Southern hospitality. It's a great...
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March 14, 2013  |  Discuss

Reed enjoying Texans 'southern hospitality'

The Texans are doing everything they can to get Ed Reed to Houston. The former Baltimore Ravens safety and current free agent was flown to Houston on Thursday morning on the private jet of Texans owner Bob McNair, reports the Houston Chronicle. "This is classy, man" Reed said, according to the paper. "This is southern hospitality. It's a great feeling."...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
March 14, 2013  |  Discuss

Ed Reed Watch

Updates on free agent Ed Reed visiting the Houston Texans.    Ed Reed has landed in Houston w/ his financial advisors Brad Davis and Brad Schwartz. Texans trying to woo him twitpic.com/cbbjxa — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 14, 2013   Ed Reed arrived n Houston escorted by GM Rick Smith. They’re headed 4 Reliant Stadium. — John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) March 14...
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March 14, 2013  |  Discuss

Texans meeting with safety Ed Reed

The Houston Texans will meet with free agent safety Ed Reed on Thursday. The team said on its Twitter site that general manager Rick Smith is flying to pick up Reed in a private jet owned by team owner Bob McNair. Signing Reed would make up for an otherwise disappointing week for Houston. The Texans cut receiver Kevin Walter, then lost tight end James Casey to Philadelphia and...
Via AP on Fox
March 14, 2013  |  Discuss

Texans owner picks up Ed Reed in private plane

Ed Reed may be headed to Houston. The veteran safety was picked up by Houston Texans owner Bob McNair and other team officials prior to a meeting on Thursday. Reed had been a large part of the Baltimore Reavens defense for a decade but with the team in salary cap trouble has become expendable. The Texans would pair Reed with Daniel Manning who would operate as the teams strong safety...
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March 14, 2013  |  Discuss

Texans Have Plenty of Wide Receiver Options

 ”We need another playmaker (at receiver). We want more speed at receiver. Andre (Johnson) had a great year, but we can’t expect him to carry the load for all the receivers.” - Houston Texans Owner, Bob McNair   It is that time of year where Houston Texans fans will start clamoring to find out who might be the next draft pick of the hometown team. We helped out and put together...
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February 26, 2013  |  Discuss

Texans Brian Cushing Ahead Of Schedule In ACL Rehab

It’s been awhile since we’ve seen or really heard from Houston Texans All Pro linebacker Brian Cushing.  Cushing tore his ACL after a nasty cut block From the Jets Matt Slauson. Per the Houston Texans team website, and owner Bob McNair, Cushing is about a week away from jogging, and ahead of schedule in his rehab. #TexansRadio @briancushing56 (ACL): “I’m about a week out...
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February 20, 2013  |  Discuss

Texans Brian Cushing Ahead Of Schedule In Rehab

It’s been awhile since we’ve seen or really heard from Houston Texans All Pro linebacker Brian Cushing.  Cushing tore his ACL after a nasty cut block From the Jets Matt Slauson. Per the Houston Texans team website, and owner Bob McNair, Cushing is about a week away from jogging, and ahead of schedule in his rehab. #TexansRadio @briancushing56 (ACL): “I’m about a week out...
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February 20, 2013  |  Discuss

Brian Cushing says he’s about a week away from jogging

A couple of weeks ago, Houston Texans owner Bob McNair indicated that linebacker Brian Cushing is ahead of schedule as he continues to rehab from ACL surgery. Cushing was a guest on Texans Radio and said that he’s about a week away from jogging again. “It’s been a long, long journey & I still have a lot to go, but it just makes me cherish playing that much more.  I’m...
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February 19, 2013  |  Discuss

Bob McNair Showing the Texans’ Off-Season Plan

More than usual, it looks like Houston Texans’ Owner Bob McNair has been making the rounds and making his voice heard. Mr. McNair does not talk often but when he does it usually has validity. Since the Texans’ season ended, he has been talking to numerous outlets and being put on record on what he feels the team should be looking for this off-season. There has been little change...
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February 07, 2013  |  Discuss

Texans’ Brian Cushing ‘ahead of schedule’ in rehab

Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing tore his ACL during a game against the New York Jets on Oct. 8. While the injury caused Cushing to miss the remainder of the 2012 season, Texans owner Bob McNair told Nick Scurfield of HoustonTexans.com that the linebacker is “ahead of schedule” in his rehab. Bob McNair cautioned that ACL injuries take time to fully heal but said @briancushing56...
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February 07, 2013  |  Discuss

Texans LB Brian Cushing Progressing In Rehab

Texans owner Bob McNair said Wednesday that that Texans linebacker Brian Cushing is "ahead of schedule" in his rehabilitation after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in a Monday night win over the New York Jets in October. "Brian was the emotional leader who's captain of the defense," McNair told Nick Scurfield of the team's official website. ...
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February 06, 2013  |  Discuss

Texans’ owner says Brian Cushing is ahead of schedule

According to Nick Scurfield of HoustonTexans.com, Texans’ owner Bob McNair says that linebacker Brian Cushing is ahead of schedule with his rehab after tearing his ACL this past season. This is great news.  It also helps Cushing that he tore his ACL in the middle of the season rather then later on.  It gives him a better chance of being able to participate in training camp.  ...
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February 06, 2013  |  Discuss
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