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Kubiak Feels Texans Ready to Take that Next Step in 09
The pressure is on for coach Gary Kubiak and the Houston Texans, as entering 2009 this is a team that is expected to once again make a leap forward and become one of the better teams in the AFC. Last season started off like a disaster movie, as the team started 0-4 before they [...]
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June 19, 2009
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RB Johnson Playing Catchup w/ Texans
The Houston Chronicle reports that RB Jeremiah Johnson is playing catchup with the team after missing sessions due to class:
After missing the organized team activities because his class at Oregon had not graduated, free-agent running back Jeremiah Johnson used the three-day minicamp as a learning experience. By the time Johnson arrived in [...]
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June 18, 2009
Schaub Vows to Play 16 Game Season
Whether its a crushing hit from Fat Albert Haynesworth, Drayton Florence or Jared Allen, the Houston Texans’ starting quarterback, Matt Schaub, knows how difficult it is to stay healthy in the NFL. Over the past two seasons with the Texans Schaub has missed at least five games per year.
Although he’s improved by leaps and bounds, [...]
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June 18, 2009
Kicker Kris Brown Locked Up w/ Four-Year Extension
The Texans today announced that they have inked kicker Kris Brown to a four-year, $10 million contract extension. He’s one of the better kickers in the league, and last season kicked for 124 points.
As part of the extension, he’ll get $2.5 million guaranteed. Brown connected on 29 of 33 field goals last year and [...]
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June 17, 2009
Texans Eric Winston Updates His Blog
So a friend of mine wanted me to write my next blog on the offensive line, what it means to be an O-Lineman, what it takes, right side compared to left side, etc., but instead I figured I’d save that one and give you guys my thoughts on the current affairs of the Texans.
Let [...]
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June 17, 2009
TE Daniels Signs His RFA Tender
Tight end Owen Daniels has inked a one-year deal worth $2.79 million, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. The word is that Daniels’ agents, Alan Herman and David Butz, will continue to negotiate on a multiyear contract they hope will make him one of the NFL’s highest-paid players at his position.
Daniels is [...]
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June 15, 2009
Texans Sign Seventh Round Pick Troy Nolan
Scout.com reports that the Texans have signed their seven round pick, safety Troy Nolan:
The Houston Texans have signed seventh-round draft pick S Troy Nolan, the team announced Thursday. Nolan is the second Texans draft choice to sign, joining CB Brice McCain.
Nolan (6-2 206) was the 223rd selection in the 2009 NFL Draft out of [...]
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June 12, 2009
Texans to Ink QB Grossman to a One-Year Deal
Reports say that former Bears QB Rex Grossman is ready to ink a one-year deal with the Texans as the backup or third QB to Matt Schaub and possibly Dan Orlovsky. The deal is expected to become official after Grossman passed a physical given by the club.
Grossman, an unrestricted free agent, led the Chicago [...]
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June 11, 2009
Rex Grossman: Immediate Thoughts
Reports are streaming in that the Texans are meeting with Rex Grossman, with thoughts on signing him to a one year deal Thursday night. While this is yet to be confirmed (unless we are to believe 100% of what we read on Drew Rosenhaus’ Tweeter account), this would be, in my opinion, a positive move [...]
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June 11, 2009
Company that Sells Adult Videos May Sponsor Texans Practice Jerseys
PFT.com reports that the Texans may allow a company that markets adult videos to advertise on their practice jerseys:
Now that NFL teams are trying to defray the evaporation of advertising revenues from the likes of the car companies, the financial services industry, and Budweiser, they’ll necessarily be opening the door to overtures from [...]
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June 11, 2009
Brian Cushing Talks About His Crazy Diet
A special diet I’ve been on since starting my senior year in college helps keep me in the best shape I can be in.
I get ALL of my meals from a place in Houston called My Fit Foods. It’s a food delivery system that breaks down my calorie intake every single day. I get six [...]
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June 08, 2009
Texans Sign Undrafted Free Agent CB Parson
The Texans official site reports that the team has inked undrafted free agent CB Mark Parson:
The Texans have signed cornerback Mark Parson, an undrafted rookie free agent from Ohio, the team announced today. According to NFLDraftScout.com, Parson had a stellar pro day with a 4.4-second 40-yard dash, a 37.5-inch vertical jump and 22 bench [...]
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June 06, 2009
Slaton Working to Avoid Sophomore Slump
Steve Slaton had a big rookie year for the Texans, and as the Chronicle wrote on Wednesday, he’ll try to do whatever he can to make sure his second year is another success:
Steve Slaton’s 2008 season wasn’t just nice. It was very nice. So nice that it is understandable to look at his production and [...]
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May 28, 2009
Texans Sign Safety Busing and Guard Jones
Scout.com reports that the Texans have come to terms with a couple of players today:
The Houston Texans have signed free agent S John Busing, Scout.com has confirmed.
Busing was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2006 by the Cincinnati Bengals and was on and off their roster over the past few seasons. Busing was set [...]
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May 18, 2009
Texans Sign Fullback Boomer Grigsby
The Texans have signed former Chiefs and Dolphins fullback Boomer Grigsby. Here’s the report from the teams official website talking about the deal:
In a move to deepen their special teams unit, the Texans signed fullback Boomer Grigsby on Tuesday. Grigsby is entering his fifth year in the NFL and has made a name for [...]
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May 14, 2009
SI’s Banks Says the Texans are Playoff Bound
The Texans have a fan when it comes to expectations for 2009, as SI.com writer Don Banks has thrown it out there that the Texans are headed for…(gulp!) the postseason!
Yes, Banks wrote recently that the Texans will make it to the dance, somewhat based on their very solid wrap up of the 2008 season. [...]
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May 11, 2009
Texan Eric Winston Updates His Blog
I am sitting on my couch watching the Canucks v. Blackhawks game. Vancouver is winning the series right now 2-1. My buddy, Ryan Johnson of the Canucks, is playing the best hockey of his life right now and I couldn’t be happier for him.
He is the kind of guy who is completely unselfish [...]
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May 08, 2009
Texans Late Round Picks Worth Keeping an Eye On in ‘09
Naturally, there will be high expectations for the Texans 1st Round Pick LB Brian Cushing and 2nd Round Pick DE/LB Connor Barwin, but don’t dismiss the value in their late round picks in CB Glover Quinn, TE James Casey, CB Brian McCain and S Troy Nolan.
4th Round Pick
CB Glover Quinn - Called the league’s most [...]
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May 04, 2009
Be a Part of the Team at Texans Gab Today!
Are you a die-hard Texans fan with a strong opinion? Have you ever dreamed of being a writer, or like posting about the Texans and their trials? Then your shot to do it is here, as TexansGab.com has a new look, and is looking for new writers for the 2009 offseason and beyond. Share your [...]
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May 04, 2009
Texans Release TE Courtney Anderson
Houston Texans Examiner reports that the team has released veteran tight end Courtney Anderson. Anderson’s stay with the Texans was a brief one. He was signed to a future contract in January as a hedge against the vacancy created by the retirement of Mark Bruener.
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May 04, 2009
Q&A w/ Texans First Round Pick Brian Cushing
rian Cushing told Sporting News’ Bill Eichenberger he would have been disappointed if he had not been the first of three talented Southern Cal linebackers to be chosen in the NFL draft. Taken by Houston with the 15th pick in the first round, Cushing was spared that Saturday and brings an incredible work ethic and [...]
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April 28, 2009
Immedaite Analysis on Day 2 of the Draft
Day 2 of the NFL Draft saw the Texans add depth across the board. While I’m not sure that the Texans followed a take the best available player approach, this year’s draft class should provide immediate impact. The Texans may have drafted to fill the pending holes at corner and tight end if Dunta Robinson [...]
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April 26, 2009
Video - NFL Draft: Brian Cushing
Erin Andrews catches up with the newest Texan linebacker Brian Cushing
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April 26, 2009
Immediate Analysis on Day 1 for the Texans
The Texans, on paper, improved their defense. USC’s Brian Cushing has the potential to improve the team’s toughness and the run defense on first and second downs, one of the big weaknesses from 2008. He has the potential to be a bigger body on the strong side. In my opinion, he should start over Zac [...]
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April 26, 2009
Cushing Talks to the Media After the Draft
(on being picked): “Around 12, 13, 14 you get a little nervous right there but you know the Houston Texans called up with an unfamiliar area code and my agent told me that Houston was going to pick me so I was just thrilled.”
(on playing with Mario Williams): “He’s a pretty good player. There [...]
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April 25, 2009
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