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Change of Address
August 04, 2008 by
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You guys may have noticed that last week I put up a "Help Wanted" note in the sidebar. About three hours or so after I had posted that a new e-mail arrived in my inbox. So I checked the e-mail, interested to see if it would be one of those "Let me help you, I'm amazing...
Texans Training Camp: Offensive Positional Updates
August 01, 2008 by
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Just the facts, quick and dirty.Quarterback: Matt Schaub's the starter. Coach Kubiak claims that there's open competition (which I'm sure there is), but it doesn't look like Sage is much of a threat for now.Running Back: Ahman Green is starting; Slaton looks good, but...
Mike Bell signs with South Denver (Houston)
July 31, 2008 by
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You know Mike Bell has to be feeling pretty good about himself right now. He came in just this morning for a scheduled work-out with the Texans and had himself a roster spot by noon.I'd keep a box in my trunk if I were Chris Brown (might have to scoot the extra leg braces and crutches...
You're my boy, Chris Brown.
July 31, 2008 by
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Look, it's easy to dislike Chris Brown at the moment. But I'm not a fan of easy (absolute lie). I like to take the path less travelled (not as rushed). So with that said, don't worry Chris Brown. I've got your back.Ever since your self titled album first debuted, I...
Texans Training Camp Correspondence and Poll Results
July 30, 2008 by
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"Hey Kubiak! LOVE the hair!" -R. Lee ErmeyWhat you should expect to find in the Texans' e-mail accounts over the past few days.To: Gary KubiakRe: R. Lee Ermey"LOVE the haircut."To: Chris BrownCC: Jacoby JonesRe: Gary Kubiak"Our jerseys don't come in...
Chron's General dishes Texans dirt at midday chat
July 29, 2008 by
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Today around noon John McClain of the Houston Chronicle jumped online and fielded questions from fans about the Texans Training Camp. I screen shotted the better questions and assessments for everyone to see that didn't make it.McClain's take on the CB battle:I told you guys...
Peter King(sized) talks Texans. Texans talk back.
July 29, 2008 by
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"But that’s just the way it is in our business. If you have an opinion, you sometimes get crucified for having one." --Peter KingI've got a better one, Peter."A point of view can be a dangerous luxury when substituted for insight and understanding." --Marshall...
Unimportant Position Battles: Hyping the Humdrum
July 28, 2008 by
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I came across this link while writing my previous post and felt compelled to weigh in on it as well. Get ready for drama titans' fans, Battles at the Receiver Position are-a Brewin! To think that someone wrote that article with some expectation that ANYONE would care makes me sad...
To ESPN's "Official AFC South Blogger": 'Read Coverages' Better.
July 28, 2008 by
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We're all well-aware of the long standing tradition of snubbery ESPN has treated Houston teams with. So it's no surprise that when training camp rolls around, they end up sending some schmuck who's bought into the national stereotype that's befallen the "lowly...
Texans Training Camp: First Impressions
July 27, 2008 by
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NEWS FLASH: Mario Williams is pretty good. (photo by J. Phillips/AP)The first weekend of training camp is in the books. Here's the latest:Andre Johnson is still on the field. Everyone was skeptical how he'd fare following his knee surgery once the pads came on. Judging from...
Texans and Fantasy: Wide Receivers Edition
July 25, 2008 by
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Get ready. That's all I'm sayin'. GET READY.Well I took yesterday off as a few of you noticed and there's a reason: I'm the only one running this ship. But I've decided to take a moment out of my vacation (and NCAA '09) to continue my fantasy football preview...
Texans and Fantasy Football: Tight End Edition
July 23, 2008 by
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The Texans resident atmospheric and oceanic sciences major could be one of league's best TEs in 2008 (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Tight End:Owen Daniels2007 Notable Numbers:63 receptions, 768 receiving yards, 3 TDsThe Dirt:Owen Daniels is one of the most underrated...
Texans and Fantasy Football: Quarterback Edition
July 22, 2008 by
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Matt "The Ninja" Schaub will look to cut through secondaries with his arm, and not a pair of Katanas.(Photo: Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)Let's face it: the Texans haven't exactly been top-heavy on anyone's draft board. Ever. But that's not to say that the...
Frank Okam Takes BPD's Advice, Signs
July 21, 2008 by
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Well I can only link this story so many times, but apparently Frank Okam has also put the pen to paper today. I told you guys he was smart. He's also a behemoth, something the Texans have generally lacked at the position.If you believed ESPN and NFL.com and Sports Illustrated&...
Down to the wire
July 21, 2008 by
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With Training camp drawing near, our young bucks are cutting their losses and inking those contracts.Today Steve Slaton and Antwaun Molden put the pen to paper, leaving the two fattest draft picks to sign.Frank Okam's supposed to be smart right? So be smart man. Sign a contract...
AFC South Defense Breakdowns: Preseason Edition
July 21, 2008 by
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As promised, here's the second installment of my AFC South Breakdown. Today we'll focus the defenses of the division.For defense I'll once again break it into 5 categories: Defensive Ends, Defensive Tackles, Linebackers, Cornerbacks, and Safeties.Defensive EndsHouston,...
Monday Rundown: Get Caught Up
July 21, 2008 by
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Some Dolphin was traded to the Redskins. I could've sworn Jason Taylor said he wanted to play for a competitive team. Can't say I've heard too many championship contention whispers coming from 'Skins camp.ProFootballWeekly.com reports that our boy Jacoby Jones is progessing...
Texans Schedule Calls: Preseason Edition
July 18, 2008 by
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Well here it is; the definitive schedule breakdown, chock-full of Texans bias. Once training camps wrap up I might make some adjustments to it.Week 1: @ PittsburghThe O: Schaub should find Andre enough to take this one. Ground attack will be held in checkThe D: Demeco can catch Fast...
Breaking Down AFC South Offenses, Rotisserie Style.
July 17, 2008 by
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Last semester my cultural anthropolgy class paved the way to two stunning discoveries. First off, I learned that ESPN mobile is a pretty good tool to get you through a 3 hour documentary on the Raramuri Tribe. Secondly -- in the event that your cell phone dies during said documentary...
Adibi Signs, Gives Me Real News to Post
July 16, 2008 by
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Xavier Adibi just got paid. Not sure how much, but the contract's 4 years long and I'm sure we'll find out before then. Personally, I expect Adibi to be a sleeper here. You heard it here first (you probably didn't, but whatever), Adibi will be good. Plus he was really...
Sorgi, You're In! -- A Colt's worst nightmare
July 16, 2008 by
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Jim Sorgi, known to some as "The Bambino of Football," calls his shot. Photo from AP Photo by Darron CummingsSo yesterday I found out that Peyton Manning is, in fact, not a robot. That, or NFL robots have bursae like us humans that sometimes get infected (malfunction) and...
SportingNews.com's Jacked up QB Ranks
July 15, 2008 by
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So SportingNews.com put out an article on the Top 25 Quarterbacks. I started reading and found myself pretty much agreeing with every one of the top eight picks. Then I realized that they should've just made a list of the top eight. After that it's about as accurate as Peyton...
You Stay Classy Houston (Texans)
July 14, 2008 by
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Nowadays it seems like your favorite NFL player is more likely to obtain a criminal record than one on the field.It seems like once the offseason hits, they all go nuts like a 2nd grader at recess. Cedric Benson's got a little Captain in him.I'm too lazy to retell every single...
Favre out there: odds and ends
July 13, 2008 by
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So Brett wants to come back after all. I'm cool with that, so I'll spare everyone another blog post about whether he should or shouldn't. Instead here's some odds and ends that I've picked up over the past few days.Packers GM Ted Thompson has stated that they'...
Texans Training Camp Plotlines: 5 things to keep an eye on
July 11, 2008 by
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I don't know about anyone else, but I'm going into withdrawals heading into this weekend. With training camp so close to starting, you can almost hear the mouthpieces boiling. As a result I have put together a list of the top 5 things to keep an eye on as the Houston Texans...
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