How Close are the Texans?
With the 2011 season in the books, the NFL now switches into one of the most exciting times of the year, the offseason. This is where teams try to find answers and fix issues from the previous year, and find the magical formula for the 2012 season. There is some time until teams report for training camp, something like 7 months, not to mention the free agency period and NFL draft...
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San Francisco 49ers Special Teams Reminiscent of Houston Texans
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams, who has been returning punts in today’s game against the New York Giants, looks as if he has been studying too much Jacoby Jones footage.
Williams muffed an earlier punt when it bounced off of his knee and … [visit site to read more]
San Francisco 49ers Special Teams Reminiscent of Houston Texans - Toro Times - Toro Times - A Houston Texans...
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21 days ago
Texans @ Ravens: Observations & Musings
For Houston, the year of the “Next Man Up” is nevermore as the Texans lost 20-13 to the Baltimore Ravens in a hard fought divisional battle.
Where I was Nostradamus:
“Frankly, it's tough to bet on a fifth-round rookie quarterback, going into Baltimore in his first road playoff, against a Ray Lewis-led defense that boasts a bevy of Pro Bowlers, sprinkled...
Via Football Nation
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21 days ago
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21 days ago
2012 NFL Draft: Houston Texans Edition – Part 2
Yesterday I delved into the possibility of the Houston Texans pursuing a NT in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft. However, that was pure speculation as my best guess would be that the Texans would draft a wide-receiver in the first round.
The need for a receiver to compliment Andre Johnson was made glaringly clear this past season.
WR Jacoby Jones, who has become public enemy...
Via Toro Times
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22 days ago
Five for Friday: Jacoby, timeshares, Foster's jacket
1. Something that seems true (and totally is): The Texans and Jacoby Jones are better off without each other.
The first time I ever spoke to Jones was back in July, during training camp. I was asking him if he felt any extra pressure to perform now that he'd gotten a new contract from the Texans. He dismissed that idea, and basically said he doesn't allow himself to feel...
Via Fox Sports Houston
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23 days ago
K-Flip Conference Championship Sunday Predictions
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Ravens at Patriots, 3 p.m. ET, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough,MA
How it will play out: Frankly, the Ravens are lucky to be playing in this game. If you take away the muffed punt return by Jacoby Jones and three ill-advised decisions by rookie quarterback T.J. Yates, it...
Via Football Nation
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23 days ago
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23 days ago
Against the Odds: Championship Game Edition
OK, we all know betting on sports is illegal in 46 states, so don't do it unless you're in Vegas, Oregon, Montana or Delaware, but if you're going, you can make these bets for me.
Baltimore at New England (-7.5), Sunday, 2 p.m. — This one is really tough to pick. The Patriots won a horrible mismatch last weekend in Foxboro against Tim Tebow and the...
Via NBC Dallas- Fort Worth
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23 days ago
Texans Need a Wide Receiver
John McClain of the Houston Chronicle noted that the Texans should be in the market for a talented wide receiver.
Fantasy Spin:
This is a clear area of need for Houston, as Kevin Walter is 30 and unexciting as a possession receiver, while the explosive Jacoby Jones suffers through long bouts of inconsistency. Plus stud Andre Johnson has trouble staying healthy. McClain is hoping...
Via Fantasy Football Champs
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24 days ago
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24 days ago
Then There Were Four: Conference Championship Prediction
And then there were four. The Patriots are the favorites to take home the Lombardi trophy, but at this point, it's anyone's game. The Pats dominate on offense, the Ravens and Niners dominate on defense, and Eli Manning is continuing his career year through the playoffs, getting hot at the right time. The highlight of the weekend doesn't come from the Niners vs. Saints game (which...
Via Rotowire
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25 days ago
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25 days ago
Jones gets protection only as precaution
By Mark Berman
KRIV-TV
HOUSTON Texans wide receiverpunt returner Jacoby Jones was never in danger of physical harm Sunday night, his agent, Kennard McGuire, told FOX 26 Sports.
McGuire was speaking in reference to various news reports that his client had received threats after his turnover in the first quarter proved costly in the Texans' 20-13 divisional playoff loss to...
Via Fox Sports Houston
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27 days ago
Agent: Jones was not in danger
Mark Berman
KRIV-TV
HOUSTON - Despite news reports and fan websites that said otherwise, the agent for receiverpunt returner Jacoby Jones, Kennard McGuire, told FOX 26 Sports that his client was never in any danger Sunday night.
McGuire said he did hear fans threaten Jones during telephone calls to local radio stations, but nothing beyond that.
However, McGuire took no chances...
Via Fox Sports Houston
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27 days ago
Jacoby Jones Entirely to Blame for Houston Texans Loss?
Jacoby Jones has become Houston’s Most Wanted when it comes to football in the Bayou City. Perhaps rightly so…but perhaps not.
Jones decision to attempt to field a punt after it had bounced was a terrible mistake. Rather than making a great grab on the ball he instead engaged in an act of tomfoolery in which the ball bounced off of his helmet, off his hands, and into...
Via Toro Times
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27 days ago
Texans' Jones moving forward after fumbled punt return
Jacoby Jones apologized to teammates for a fumbled punt return that cost the Texans dearly in Sunday's divisional playoff loss to the Ravens, but the wideout refuses to dwell on the game-changing gaff.
Via NFL.com
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27 days ago
Texans moving forward after playoff loss
The mood in the Texans locker the day after a gut-wrenching playoff loss to the Ravens reflected a team which is looking forward to its future as opposed to players distraught after letting a winnable game get away.
There were remarks that certainly replayed the lost opportunities: "Just the fact that a couple of things that I did could have turned the outcome of the game is...
Via Fox Sports Houston
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27 days ago
Texans moving forward after playoff loss
The mood in the Texans locker the day after a gut-wrenching playoff loss to the Ravens reflected a team which is looking forward to its future as opposed to players distraught after letting a winnable game get away.
There were remarks that certainly replayed the lost opportunities: "Just the fact that a couple of things that I did could have turned the outcome of the game is...
Via Fox Sports Houston
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27 days ago
Texans lament playoff exit
Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans dropped a cardboard box in front of his locker and started packing, while his mind was still on the team's missed opportunity in Baltimore.
Houston's historic season ended in a 20-13 loss to the Ravens on Sunday, a game that the Texans felt they should've won. Instead, Baltimore advanced to play New England in the AFC Championship, while...
Via AP on Fox
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27 days ago
Special teams provide hidden yards
As I watched the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, there were certain repetitive themes that seemed to play out in the majority of the four games. Saints-49ers proved to be the most entertaining game, but the other three games were just as telling for the remainder of the postseason.
Home-field advantage
Through the first seven playoff games this season, all home teams were...
Via Fox Sports
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27 days ago
Texans WR Jacoby Jones Apologizes For Fumble On Punt Return
Jacoby Jones has become Public Enemy No. 1 to many Texans fans. Jones terrible decision and fumble on a punt return set up an easy touchdown as the Ravens took a 7-3 lead en route to a 20-13 victory that ended the Texans historic season on Sunday in the AFC divisional round in Baltimore. Jones is sorry for the mistake and he has apologized over and over and over. Its something...
Via GridironFans.com
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27 days ago
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27 days ago
Remember, It’s a Game
Trust me when I say this, but I was just disappointed when the Houston Texans lost to the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round. Was I upset with the one blunder on a punt return by Jacoby Jones, that seemed to shift the tide of the game? Of course I was, but seeing what I have seen this morning from Texans fans is an embarrassment to the fan base.
After seeing some ugly comments...
Via State of the Texans
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27 days ago
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27 days ago
Divisional Round Recap: Five Most Disappointing Players
Five Most Disappointing Players From This Weekend
1. Joe Flacco- The Baltimore Ravens won in spite of Joe Flacco. His stat line was 14 of 27 for 176 yards and two touchdowns. 14 of 27, that’s a 51 completion percentage, and he had a grand total of 176 yards through the air, that’s 6.51 yards an attempt. People are going to see the two touchdowns and be like “hey...
Via Football Nation
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27 days ago
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27 days ago
Monday Roundup: End of the Road
After a season filled with adversity and injuries the Houston Texans season ended in Baltimore with a 20-13 defeat at the hands of the Ravens. This game will leave a bad taste in the Texans players mouths for the coming months. With ample opportunities for the offense to win this game, the Texans came up short despite a valiant effort from their defense.
Trust us when we are grateful...
Via State of the Texans
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28 days ago
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28 days ago
Divisional weekend’s five least valuable players
Jacoby Jones, Punt Returner, Houston Texans. Oh, Jacoby Jones. I'm sorry that I have to write this when all I really want to do is give you a hug, but that's the way the cookie crumbles this evening. Jones was Monsignor **** on Sunday, making an absolutely inexplicable decision to try and field a bouncing punt right in front of a Baltimore defender. He muffed it, as you may...
Via Shutdown Corner
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28 days ago
Turnovers ruin Texans chances as season ends
So that’s it.
A great season came to an end in a most disappointing fashion. The Texans defense was stellar, but TJ Yates’ rookie status was evident Sunday, as he threw about half as many interceptions as he probably SHOULD have.
Yates made some plays, but made some totally inexplicable throws, and of course Jacoby Jones is going to have a very, very rough week.
At no...
Via Houston Diehards
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28 days ago
Jacoby Jones’ early fumble may have cost Houston a playoff win
Jacoby Jones' inexcusable punt-return fumble wasn't the reason the Houston Texans lost to the Baltimore Ravens in Sunday's AFC divisional playoff game. It happened with 11 minutes left in the first quarter, far too early for it to be the definitive difference between victory and defeat.
Don't tell that to Houston Texans fans, who will be playing games of "what...
Via Shutdown Corner
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28 days ago
The Houston Texans' Playoff Run Ends On A Pass
Even the most devout Texans fan had to question how far rookie quarterback TJ Yates could carry them into the playoffs. The answer? To the Baltimore 38 yard line at the two-minute warning of the AFC Divisional Championship game.
Friend of TGS Patty Hsieh of The Pigskin Arch made a bold prediction: the Houston Texans would make three bone-headed plays in this game against the Ravens...
Via This Given Sunday
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