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Texans Go LB Brian Cushing with First-Round Pick
April 25, 2009 by
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Looking to help out the defense with a big-name player, the Texans in the first round went with linebacker Brian Cushing from USC. The linebacker had 3 sacks last season for USC to go along with 73 tackles. In 44 career college games, he has 178 tackles and 8.5 sacks.
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A Chat with Former Texans OL Steve McKinney
April 23, 2009 by
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Matt Loede sits down with former Texans OL Steve McKinney, as they chat about the brand new BRP Can-Am Spyder Roadster, which Steve owns and is promoting. They also talk about Steve’s NFL future, and the upcoming NFL Draft, and the importance of a good offensive line, as well...
DT Okoye Has Soreness in Knee
April 15, 2009 by
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The Houston Chronicle reports that defensive tackle Amobi Okoye has a sore left knee that may require an MRI. Okoye said he has developed soreness in his knee while running in the Texans’ conditioning program. “There’s a little soreness there,” he said. “...
Three Key Moments of the 09 Texans Schedule from NFL.com
April 15, 2009 by
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An early measuring stick for Houston will occur in Week 2, when it travels to defending division champion Tennessee. The Texans are seeking their first playoff appearance this upcoming season, and a victory here would signal that they are ready to make that step.
The Texans’...
Preliminary Thoughts on the 2009 Schedule
April 14, 2009 by
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After seeing the list of 2009 opponents earlier in the offseason, Texans fans were forced to wait for the actual schedule to be released. Well, breathe easier, Texans fans, the schedule is out. Before the draft and any other free agent moves, let’s take a look at what the...
2009 Texans Schedule Out - 3 of the First 4 at Home
April 14, 2009 by
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Sun, Sept. 13
vs. New York Jets
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Sun, Sept. 20
at Tennessee Titans
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Sun, Sept. 27
vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
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Sun, Oct. 4
vs. Oakland Raiders
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Sun, Oct. 11
at Arizona Cardinals
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Sun, Oct. 18
at Cincinnati Bengals...
Texans OT Eric Winston Updates His Personal Blog
April 14, 2009 by
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For Easter, my wife, Jenny, and I took our 7-year-old Julie to Sea World in San Antonio. It was kind of cool because we stayed in the same hotel I stayed at with my family when I was a kid. Kind of like I had come full circle with my family, and we had a [...]
Thoughts on Cato June and Buster Davis
April 08, 2009 by
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With linebackers Cato June and Buster Davis signing the Texans recently, I got to thinking.
OT Rashad Butler Re-Signs with the Texans
April 07, 2009 by
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The Texans remained busy on the signing front on Tuesday, as the team officially announced the signing of LB Buster Davis, and also re-signed tackle Rashad Butler.
The 6-foot-4, 309-pound Butler was claimed off waivers by the Texans two years ago and played in eight games over two seasons.
Texans Ink Linebackers Cato June and Buster Davis
April 06, 2009 by
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The Texans had been talking to a couple veteran defensive players, and they now have two, as they have come to terms with former Colt and Bucs LB Cato June, as well as former Colts LB Buster Davis.
June was released by the Bucs in late February, and has been on the free agent market since [...]
The Texans Make the Playoffs if…
April 06, 2009 by
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Whether you think the Texans, as evidenced by consecutive 8-8 records, are on the verge of true success or are mired in mediocrity, the truth is a few breaks here and a few breaks there and the Texans can make their first trip to the NFL playoffs.
Texans Talk to Linebackers June and Davis
April 02, 2009 by
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The Texans spoke Wednesday to free agent outside linebacker Cato June, but he left without a contract. He played the last two years with Tampa Bay, spent a day with the Texans but left without signing. Reports say that the team has not closed the door on signing him at some point if he
On The Clock: Houston Texans
April 01, 2009 by
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Mike Tirico, Trent Dilfer, Chris Mortensen and Mel Kiper Jr. tell you what the Texans need to do in the draft
Why Franchising Dunta Robinson is the Right Move
April 01, 2009 by
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Placing the franchise tag on Dunta Robinson, who is holding out from the Texans voluntary off season conditioning program, is the correct call from Rick Smith and the Texans brain trust. Now, I’m not just drinking the Kool-Aid and toeing the team line. This move makes long term...
RB Moats Accepts Officer’s Apology
March 30, 2009 by
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Texans running back Ryan Moats said on ABC’s “Good Morning America” Monday that he accepts the apology offered by a Dallas police officer who stopped him with a drawn gun in a hospital parking lot while his mother-in-law was dying inside and he hopes Officer Robert...
Thoughts on the 2009 Draft
March 30, 2009 by
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Going into the offseason, the Texans were in need of help along the defensive side of the ball. The offense was at times inconsistent but definitely high-powered and explosive. Rookie Steve Slaton was a steal in the third round and led the team in rushing. Andre Johnson was, well...
Owner McNair Frustrated w/ Team Not Making the Playoffs
March 29, 2009 by
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Texans owner Robert McNair admitted in an interview conducted by the team’s website that he’s tired of watching his club miss the postseason. “I don’t know how much pressure there is on us to do it. But I can just tell you, from our standpoint, we are very...
Police Officer Apologizes To Moats Over Incident
March 27, 2009 by
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Dallas police officer Robert Powell has released a statement of apology to Texans running back Ryan Moats and his family for the incident of pulling him over for running a red light while Moats’ mother-in-law died in a Dallas hospital.
Per the Associated Press, Powell released...
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March 27, 2009 by
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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 [...]
RB Moats Yelled at by Police at as Mother-In-Law Dies w/ Video
March 26, 2009 by
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In an awful case that is drawing lots of irate comments around the NFL, a Dallas police officer has been placed on desk duty after pulling over Texans running back Ryan Moats, who along with his wife were trying to make it to a local Dallas hospital to see his wife’s mother...
Texans Thinking Defense First in the NFL Draft
March 26, 2009 by
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The Houston Chronicle reports today that the Texans are leaning towards going defense high in the 2009 NFL Draft. Here is the report:
A lot of mock drafts around the country have the Texans using their first-round choice on an offensive player, but anybody familiar with the team knows...
Texans DT Amobi Okoye Working to Be an Impact Player in 2009
March 20, 2009 by
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Today’s Houston Chronicle reports that DT Amobi Okoye is working hard to be a force in 2009:
Texans defensive tackle Amobi Okoye is working to position himself for a better season this year, and listening to advice offered by new defensive coordinator Frank Bush and new defensive...
Texans Re-Sign Safety Nick Ferguson
March 12, 2009 by
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The Texans today announced that they are bringing back veteran safety Nick Ferguson. Last season, Ferguson recorded 52 tackles with one fumble recovery and one forced fumble. He was a nine-game starter from a season ago. Ferguson has 265 career tackles and seven interceptions in nine NFL seasons.
Texans Release DE Cochran; Bring in Montgomery For a Chat
March 12, 2009 by
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The Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans have released defensive end Earl Cochran and brought in Green Bay defensive end Mike Montgomery for a visit. Montgomery, an unrestricted free agent who grew up in Carthage and played at Texas A&M, met with the coaches at Reliant Stadium...
CB Antwaun Molden Close to Being Back to 100 Percent
March 07, 2009 by
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The Texans official website reports that cornerback Antwaun Molden is making the final push back from a fractured leg which he suffered last December. Molden wrapped up the season on the injured reserve list. He Molden was a 3rd round pick in 2008 and will be pushing for a larger role...
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