Yardbarker: Mario Williams

The 10 biggest NFL draft busts of the decade

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:21:32 -0500

Time is running short on the last year of the '00s, so it's time to dive into the daunting task of ranking the NFL's best of the decade. Best what? Best everything. We're going with a series of top 10 lists, and if something miraculous happens between now and December 31st, well, we'll just have to catch it at the end of 2019.What makes a draft bust? Is draft position alone the determining factor? How much does one have to fail? Could a bust have an otherwise fine career,...

I'm Still Stunned

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:27:59 -0500

No matter how hard I try to wrap my mind around the win today, I just can't. Some things just shouldn't happen. Today, the Colts posted a comeback unlike any of the their others. They beat a desperate team, on the road, without Freeney, after playing like crap for a half. They had the Texans scared even while trailing big. I've never seen anything quite like it. Wins like this just don't happen in the NFL. Reasons to Smile: Pierre Garcon. Great catches left and right...

Slaton TD catch gives Texans 7-0 lead

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:49:12 -0500

A great series by the defense, including Brian Cushing and Mario Williams throwing Bo Scaife for a five-yard loss on...

Monday Night Matchup: Titans at Texans

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:05:37 -0500

Texans fans almost revolted when Houston drafted Mario Williams over Vince Young. Our Monday Matchup asks who has the edge.

Three And Out: Useless Predictions For Monday Night Football

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:13 -0500

Only a few more hours until your Houston Texans take on Bud Adams' Army of Darkness at Reliant Stadium. And only a few more hours until the following things come to pass (Ed. note: Author does not personally guarantee the following things will actually come to pass): 1. Mario Williams continues his glorious habit of coming up biggest when the prime time lights are on. 1.5 sacks and a fumble forced for Super Mario. Additionally, he will make one simply astounding play on run defense...

Take The Half-Season Poll: Most Outstanding Defensive Player For Your Houston Texans?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:47:39 -0500

The Texans are slightly more than halfway through with the 2009 (regular) season, so let's take inventory of what we've seen. Through nine games, who has been the most outstanding defensive player for your Houston Texans? Note that I said "most outstanding" as opposed to "most valuable." In other words, who's been the absolute best on that side of the ball so far? Vote in the poll below and let us know why you voted the way you did in the Comments. ...

DE Marion Williams, LB Brian Cushing Both Questionable

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:48:02 -0500

Texans defensive end Mario Williams and linebacker Brian Cushing have been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. Williams, the first overall pick in the 2006 draft, was limited in practice all week with a shoulder injury. Cushing, the 15th overall pick in this year’s draft, missed practice on Wednesday and [...]

Brian Cushing Named AFC Defensive Player of The Week

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:45:16 -0500

Some more love for The Texans rookie sensation. Brian Cushing is the first rookie to win the honors so far this season and the first Texans defensive player since Mario Williams in 2007. He earned the honors by making nine tackles, forcing two fumbles and snagging a game clinching interception against Cincinnati last Sunday. Cushing has changed the intensity of the Texans defense and is making an early case for Defensive rookie of the year. Let's hope this is his first of many achieve...

Williams Misses Practice; But Still May Play

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:14:25 -0500

Mario Williams did not practice Wednesday while nursing a bruised shoulder. The elite defensive end is day-to-day, and head coach Gary Kubiak noted that he could play in Week 5 at Arizona even if he does not practice.

No Spotlight, No Problem for Rising Star Mario Williams

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:15:00 -0500

by Calvin WatkinsFiled under: Texans, NFL Draft, Super Bowl, NFL Free Agency, FanHouse PreviewsSummer is heating up and so is NFL football, so FanHouse is at Texans training camp to get you the rundown on Texas' other team, as it gets ready for the '09 season.HOUSTON -- One of the best defensive players in the game lives here.He isn't on Twitter every day like Shawne Merriman, doesn't play with a star on his helmet like DeMarcus Ware, didn't skip a trip to see the presiden...

Texans to Move Down to Get some Pass Rushing Help?

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:10:26 -0500

Today?s Houston Chronicle says that there is a shot that the team could move down to get some pass rushing help in the 09 draft. Here is the report: The Texans prefer to leave Mario Williams on the right side, his best position. If they insist on drafting an end to complement Williams, they?ll probably [...]

Texans-Titans Game Breakdown Part One

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:41:10 -0500

Well as the Texans put Hurriance Ike behind them as much as they can preparing for the Tennessee Titans is what they are worried about right now. Today we are going to breakdown what the Texans must do on defense to keep the Titans guessing and giving the Texans the best chance to win. First and [...

Texans Head Back To Work As Stadium Questions Loom

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:29:35 -0500

Texans owner Bob McNair is toying with the idea of playing a home game At Rice stadium if Reliant Stadium's roof cannot be done in time?for the home opener on?Oct 5. According to various sources though everyone think it will be ready to play in, but you never know. It is good to have a [...]

Mario Williams is no Sam Bowie

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 21:05:59 -0500

Mario Williams is quietly having a solid rookie season. The guy that became an NFL punchline in April is making a big impact on Houston's 3-4 defense. His unfair treatment during the NFL Draft looks a bit foolish now. He has sacks in three consecutive games.