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Johnson and Watt Honored by HLSR

Today the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo honored two Houston Texans by naming Andre Johnson and J.J. Watt the Grand Marshals of the 2012 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Downtown Rodeo Parade. After what was the best season in Texans franchise history, both Johnson and Wattt have been asked to lead this major Houston event. The Presdient of the Rodeo had this to say about theirâ...
Via State of the Texans  |  3 days ago
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NFL Rumors: Could the Titans Be After Mario Williams?

It seems unlikely that the Houston Texans can retain Mario Williams. Williams has big money looking to be paid to him and their salary cap could be in a hole even if they franchise-tag the pass-rusher. Many rumors have him going other places, such as the New York Jets. The Jets and Rex Ryan have been looking for an elite pass-rusher to fit their solid 3-4 scheme. They are just a...
Via Gridiron Grit  |  1 day ago
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For Jersey Chasers: J.J. Watt Bought This Texas Home For Only $400k!

Mixing it up today in the BC Cribs department. Thought we were focusing too much on the athletes who are losing their asses on real estate deals. Time to give guys making great business decisions some publicity. Let’s get started with Houston Texans #1 draft pick (11th overall) J.J. Watt and this Pearland, Texas pad. All he needs now are a few Houston smokeshows hanging out...
Via Busted Coverage  |  2 days ago
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How Close are the Texans?

With the 2011 season in the books, the NFL now switches into one of the most exciting times of the year, the offseason. This is where teams try to find answers and fix issues from the previous year, and find the magical formula for the 2012 season. There is some time until teams report for training camp, something like 7 months, not to mention the free agency period and NFL draft...
Via State of the Texans  |  5 days ago
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Houston Texans: Who Should Be Their Top Free Agent or Draft Day Target?

There are many words that could be used to describe the season that the Houston Texans had in 2011. In many ways it can be looked at as a success as the team had many first time accomplishments. This was the first time in franchise history that they made the Playoffs. It was the first time that that they won the AFC South Division, and finally, the 2012 NFL Playoffs marked the first...
Via Football Nation  |  3 days ago
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Mario Williams’ future remains up in the air with the Texans

As we get closer to the beginning of the free agency period in the NFL, things between Mario Williams and the Houston Texans remain uncertain. So far all indications are that there hasn’t been any progress made on getting a long-term done between Williams and the Texans. If the Texans want to place the franchise tag on Williams, it will cost them $20 million in 2012,  which is...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  1 day ago
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Dorrell hired as Texans QB coach

Karl Dorrell has joined the Houston Texans as quarterbacks coach. A former head coach at UCLA, Dorrell spent the last four seasons with the Miami Dolphins as QB coach. From 2008-10, Dorrell served as Miami's wide receivers coach. In his five years at UCLA he compiled a 35-27 record and led the Bruins to a bowl appearance each year. In 2005, Dorrell was the Pac-10 Conference...
Via AP on Fox  |  1 day ago
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Houston Texans: Most Pressing Offseason Needs

HOUSTON TEXANS: MOST PRESSING OFFSEASON NEEDS By Lou Lando The Houston Texans completed their most successful season in their short ten-year history. They reached the Playoffs for the first time, eventually bowing out in the second week of the postseason after losing to the Baltimore Ravens. If star players Matt Schaub, Andre Johnson and Mario Williams had not missed a large...
Via Football Nation  |  4 days ago
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Who’s Got Next: 5 Players Could Reach 1,000 Receptions

In light of Hines Ward reaching the 1,000 career catch milestone today, here’s a list of five of the most likely names to join the short list that includes: Jerry Rice, Tony Gonzalez, Marvin Harrison, Cris Carter, Tim Brown, Terrell Owens, Isaac Bruce, and aforementioned Ward. 1. Reggie Wayne (WR Indianapolis Colts) – Age: 32, Receptions: 862 Before the injury that ruined the...
Via The Penalty Flag  |  January 02, 2012
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Dorrell hired as Texans QB coach

HOUSTON (AP) -- Karl Dorrell has joined the Houston Texans as quarterbacks coach. A former head coach at UCLA, Dorrell spent the last four seasons with the Miami Dolphins as QB coach. From 2008-10, Dorrell served as Miami's wide receivers coach. In his five years at UCLA he compiled a 35-27 record and led the Bruins to a bowl appearance each year. In 2005, Dorrell was the Pac...
Via Fox Sports Houston  |  1 day ago
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Will Texans let Williams walk?

The Texans' defense didn't miss a step without its star Mario Williams, so much so that the team may let the former number one overall pick hit the market this offseason. 

Via My Sports Rumors  |  20 days ago
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Working at Pizza Hut humbled Watt

Texans defensive end J.J. Watt says he worked at Pizza Hut in between college stints, and he says the job helped shape his character.

Via Pro Football Zone  |  8 days ago
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Arian Foster Wants to Stay

On Thursday, Houston Texans restricted free agent running back, Arian Foster, made it clear that he wants to return to the team. He talked with SportsRadio 610 at the Superbowl about his upcoming contract situation. Foster who has rushed for 1,000 yard seasons in back to back years, has gone from undrafted free agent to a big pay-day on the horizon in less than 3 years. He has been...
Via State of the Texans  |  9 days ago
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Dorrell Headed to Houston

According the Houston Chronicle’s John McClain, the Houston Texans have agreed to terms with Miami Dolphins quarterback coach Karl Dorrell to become the Texans next quarterback coach. Dorell will be replacing Greg Knapp who left for the Oakland Raiders to become their offensive coordinator. Head Coach Gary Kubiak made in apparent that the Texans would be looking for someone...
Via State of the Texans  |  4 days ago
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SOTT Draft Profile: Shea McClellin

The next few weeks here on State of the Texans we will be doing some draft profiles of some particular players who could possibly fit into the Texans plans. We are not going to try to piece together scouting reports, but we enlist help of bloggers who actually cover the respective player and their school. We talk to Kevan Lee from OBNUG, a Boise State Broncos blog on SB nation...
Via State of the Texans  |  3 days ago
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Texans DE J.J. Watt says working at Pizza Hut made him the man he is today

One of the reasons the Texans’ defense transformed from a horrible unit into a formidable one last season was the play of rookie defensive end J.J. Watt. Watt, whose season was capped off by an amazing interception that helped secure a first-round playoff win over the Bengals, finished the year with 5.5 sacks and 56 tackles.  His future looks very bright, and according to...
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  9 days ago
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TWO TIMER: Laurie Schaub Named Football’s Hottest Wife 2011-12

Over 26,000 votes were cast for Football’s Hottest Wives in the annual competition sponsored by Fantasy Football Sideline and Fantasy Baseball Dugout. Matt Schaub’s wife Laurie repeated as the champion by overtaking an early lead by Julie Dorenbos, wife of Eagles Pro Bowl long-snapper Jon Dorenbos.   Wayne, Pennsylvania – For the second consecutive year, [...]
Via Fantasy Football Sideline  |  3 days ago
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SOTT Draft Profile: Rueben Randle

The next few weeks here on State of the Texans we will be doing some draft profiles of some particular players who could possibly fit into the Texans plans. We are not going to try to piece together scouting reports, but we enlist help of bloggers who actually cover the respective player and their school. This draft profile we focus on LSU’s junior wide receiver Rueben Randle...
Via State of the Texans  |  5 days ago
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NFL Rumors: Could the Titans Be After Mario Williams?

It seems unlikely that the Houston Texans can retain Mario Williams. Williams has big money looking to be paid to him and their salary cap could be in a hole even if they franchise-tag the pass-rusher. Many rumors have him going other places, such as the New York Jets. The Jets and Rex Ryan have been looking for an elite pass-rusher to fit their solid 3-4 scheme. They are just a...
Via Footbasket  |  1 day ago
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Vince Young Wants to Come to Houston?

  Now listen to this, Houston native Vince Young has made it clear on Houston Sports Radio 790, that he wants the Houston Texans to sign with the Texans this offseason. Yes the so-called ”Chosen One” of Houston fandom wants to come back to his hometown, but this would do nothing but bring some unnecessary drama to the Texans locker room. Just understand when a...
Via State of the Texans  |  10 days ago
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Matt Schaub’s Wife Has Better Season than Matt

Over 26,000 votes were cast for Football’s Hottest Wives in the annual competition sponsored by Fantasy Football Sideline and Fantasy Baseball Dugout. Matt Schaub’s wife Laurie repeated as the champion by overtaking an early lead by Julie Dorenbos, wife of Eagles Pro Bowl long-snapper Jon Dorenbos.   Wayne, Pennsylvania – For the second consecutive year, [...]
Via College Fantasy Coach  |  3 days ago
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Mario Williams Done in Houston?

Houston Texans outside linebacker Mario Williams is set to hit the free agent market this coming offseason.  The question is,  will he be back in Houston in 2012? After Williiams’ season ended prematurely with a torn chest muscle,  both Connor Barwin and Brooks Reed did a great job at outside linebacker,  which means the Texans may not need him anymore. Barwin doesn’t believe...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  26 days ago
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Arian Foster wants to stay in Houston

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster will be a restricted free agent this offseason and there’s no doubt he wants to remain in Houston. Foster did an interview with Sports Radio 610 on Radio Row in Indianapolis. “It’s out of my hands,” Foster said. “It’s not under my control. The Texans are going to make the best move for their organization and their team, and...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  9 days ago
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Texans turn page as Kubiak coaches Pro Bowl

Gary Kubiak coached the winning team in the Pro Bowl Sunday evening, which doesnt say a lot about Sunday evening, but says at least a little about Kubiak and the state of professional football in Houston. It says the Houston Texans coach had the third-most impressive coaching performance in the AFC this season, which means he had the fifth- or sixth-best coaching performance in...
Via Fox Sports Houston  |  13 days ago
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J.J. Watt Is All Over Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler

Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt, Miss America Laura Kaeppeler and yours truly all have two things in common. 1. We’re awesome. 2. We’re all from Wisconsin. So suck on that, *******! Yeah, frankly, we were just as surprised as you when we found out Miss America was a Wisconsin girl, but it’s true and you’ll see why when you take a look at Kaeppeler...
Via Busted Coverage  |  9 days ago
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