Texans on the Mend
OTAs open up today for the Houston Texans and one of the big storylines heading into them are the injuries the team is dealing with. There have been offseason surgeries the team has dealt with and a few injuries that will effect the roster heading into week one.
Here is a look at some injuries to watch moving forward.
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Brennan Williams
The drafted rookie right tackle took a...
Moves That Hurt the Texans in 2012
Hindsight is 20-20 and for the Houston Texans the 2012 cap situation put the team in some bad spots, and forced their hand to make some moves. We understand in a perfect world you want to keep everyone, but this is the NFL and there has to be moves made for the greater good of the organization.
We list the top five moves that if the Texans could re-do they would at least take a look...
Texans OG Antoine Caldwell Among Inactives Vs Bengals
For the Houston Texans, the most notable name on the inactive list is guard Antoine Caldwell, who was "doubtful" to play due to a back injury. 2012 fourth-round pick Ben Jones will start at right guard for Caldwell.
Houston's entire list of inactives: FB Tyler Clutts, OT Andrew Gardner, G Antoine Caldwell, C/G Cody White, NT Terrell McClain, CB Roc Carmichael, CB...
Monday Texans Quick Hitters
Here are some random facts from the Houston Texans to get your week started off.
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— PDS (@PHABMK6) November 26, 2012
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The #Texans have 22 negative runs to the left and 16 negative runs to the right.
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Bears Primer: Three Things to Watch
A big test on the horizon for the Houston Texans in the 7-1 Chicago Bears this Sunday Night at Soldier Field. This is going to be a good measuring stick for the Texans and being on prime time could be another stumbling block they could overcome.
Two of the best teams in the NFL, both teams will use this game as stepping stone into the second half of the season, but more importantly...
McManis ready for next challenge
Cornerback Sherrick McManis, whom the Bears acquired for FB Tyler Clutts in a trade with the Houston Texans last week, says it’s nice to be in a place where he feels wanted.
On Cut Day, Texans and Bears Connect on a Trade
On a day that sees many young men have their dreams of playing in the NFL crushed, for two young NFL players, they’ll see their dreams continue in different cities and uniforms.
Houston, in the midst of cutting their backup fullback Moran Norris, were immediately on the phones working out a deal for Bears fullback Tyler Clutts. It was rumored that Chicago was going to cut...
Digging Deep: Tyler Clutts
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We had to find out more about new Houston Texans fullback Tyler Clutts so we traveled to Chicago, not really, and enlisted the help of Adam Oestmann on Chicago Bears Huddle of ChicagoNow. We asked Adam for his thoughts on Clutts and what he could bring to Houston.
He covered a few things that should make the Texans fans feel better about the 6’2″, 260 lbs. fullback coming...
NFL News: Houston Texans finalize 53-man roster
Amidst a flurry of moves, the Houston Texans reduced their roster and met the league imposed 53-man roster deadline on Friday evening. In addition to releasing players, the team also acquired a player via trade. The Texans and the Chicago Bears exchanged players. Houston sent CB Sherrick McManis to the Bears in exchange for FB Tyler Clutts. The move leaves the Bears without a fullback...
McCown and Allen Cut, Clutts Traded, and the Return of Amobi Okoye
Last night’s preseason finale saw both Josh McCown and Armando Allen excel when given their chance to start but their strong performances were not enough to sway the organization into keeping them. McCown and Allen were both released today ahead of the 53-man roster deadline this evening.
McCown had himself a strong game last night going 16 of 20 with two touchdowns while Allen...
McCown and Allen Cut, Clutts Traded, and the Return of Amobi Okoye
Last night's preseason finale saw both Josh McCown and Armando Allen excel when given their chance to start but their strong performances were not enough to sway the organization into keeping them. McCown and Allen were both released today ahead of the 53-man roster deadline this evening.
McCown had himself a strong game last night going 16 of 20 with two touchdowns while...
Chicago Bears trade FB Tyler Clutts, bring back DT Amobi Okoye
Chicago Bears GM Phil Emery has been busy today restructuring the Bears' roster in preparation for the regular season opener a week from Sunday.
The Bears traded fullback Tyler Clutts to the Houston Texans for third year CB Sherrick McManis who is originally from the Chicagoland area and a graduate of Northwestern. McManis has primarily been a backup in Houston during...
Bears Trade FB Tyler Clutts To Texans For CB Sherrick McManis
The Bears traded FB Tyler Clutts to the Texans for CB Sherrick McManis, PFW correspondent John McClain of the Houston Chronicle first reported.
Clutts played in every game last season for the Bears with eight starts. He had eight catches for 48 yards.
McManis, a third-year pro, played in nine games for Houston last season and made five tackles. The Northwestern product has mainly...
Texans Get Their Fullback
The Houston Texans have acquired fullback Tyler Clutts from the Chicago Bears in exchange for defensive back Sherrick McManis according to Houston Fox Sports, Mark Berman. The full details of the deal have not been released, but with the Texans waiving veteran Moran Norris this morning, there was an open position for a fullback on the roster.
Clutts is a second year player from Fresno...
Five Bears Players to Watch: Preseason Week Three
Saturday night in New York, the Bears will take on the defending Super Bowl champions and will play their most realistic game of the preseason. Game three of preseason is typically where both the offense and defense show more of what they are expected to do for the season with starters likely playing all of the first half.
With injury concerns after last week’s win against the...
What should we expect out of the Texans in 2012?
The Houston Texans have operated as a franchise since the beginning of the 2001 NFL season. Until last year, the organization and their fans had yet to experience a post-season appearance, let alone a playoff win. That all changed when the Texans beat the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Wild Card game. Houston went ballistic, [...]
Stock Watch: Chicago Bears Training Camp
I’ll admit it: it’s way too early to predict who will make the final roster and who will be on the outside looking in come September. It’s only the middle of week 2 in Bourbonnais.
But a few players have been making headlines at Bears camp for different reasons. Let’s take a look at who’s getting camp off on the right foot and who might be on the bubble after a poor startÂ...
The Chicago Bears 2012 Draft Day Three
In the final day of the 2012 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears continued to stockpile depth at a key defensive position after getting a jump start on days one and two. But they started the day off with a pick on the offensive side of the ball to load another bullet in offensive coordinator Mike Tice’s gun. A gun named Jay Cutler. (How did that metaphor work for everyone? I’m too...
Catching Up with Tyler Clutts
GoBulldogs.com recently caught up with former Fresno State football player Tyler Clutts, who is enjoying a career in the NFL and is currently the starting fullback for the Chicago Bears.
So long, snapper: Pat Mannelly out for season
Long snapper Pat Mannelly was typically overshadowed Monday. While Jay Cutler’s broken thumb dominated coach Lovie Smith’s news conference at Halas Hall, Mannelly was put on injured reserve and is out for the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the Bears’...
The Chicago Bears lose long snapper Patrick Mannelly for the rest of the year
The Chicago Bears have lost 36-year old long snapper Patrick Mannelly for the rest of the season due to a torn left ACL. Mannelly played in all 10 games for the Bears this year. He has played in 215 games in his first 14 years with the Bears. 27-year old fullback Tyler Clutts will get the first shot to replace Mannelly this weekend against the Raiders in Oakland. Clutts has...
Filling in for Patrick Mannelly is a snap for Bears’ fullback Tyler Clutts
Bears fullback Tyler Clutts, who played in the CFL, the Arena League and the United Football League before finally making it to the NFL last year, said he’s willing to do anything he can to stay here. But when special teams coach Dave Toub told him he’s the Bears’ long-snapper after Patrick Mannelly...
Clutts no clutz on the field
Bears FB Tyler Clutts has turned out to be one of the best free agent signings of this past offseason. A powerful lead blocker, Clutts has been paving the way for RB Matt Forte since Week 1.
Bear Bites: Following the Same Script
Good morning and welcome to Bear Bites.
The Bears are following the same script as last season. (Chicago Tribune)
Did you celebrate Ditkaween? Really, it should be a national holiday. (ESPN Chicago)
Fullback Tyler Clutts is loving life as an NFL player. (ChicagoBears.com)
Should the Bears change up their line because of Carimi's return? (Windy City Gridiron...
Clutts enjoying life as an NFL player
It's safe to say that no player or coach will be happier to be back at Halas Hall Tuesday when the Bears return from their four-day bye weekend than Tyler Clutts.
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