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Texans-Chiefs Postgame

Posted on 18 Aug 2009 by Gabriel Rodriguez.

The Texans traveled to Kansas City on Saturday and, to channel my inner Denny Green, showed they are who we thought they were. And the Chiefs let’em off the hook. The Texans were able to come away with a 16-10 victory, but the Chiefs sure gave them lots of help. Houston got the ball first and immediately showed that the offense has not lost a step in the off-season, especially the pass...

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Texans/Chiefs Preview

Posted on 14 Aug 2009 by Gabriel Rodriguez.

Saturday night at 8pm in Kansas City the Texans finally get to see people in different colored jerseys lined up across from them. The game plan for this Saturday’s game against the Chiefs is in place, at least as far how long each level of the depth chart will play. Head Coach Gary Kubiak said after practice Thursday that the first team players will be on the field for twelve to fift...

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Brian Cushing Out

Posted on 13 Aug 2009 by Gabriel Rodriguez.

LB Brian Cushing has sprained his left knee. Rookie linebacker Brian Cushing sprained his left knee and will miss Saturday’s preseason opener against Kansas City. According to the Texans website, Head Coach Gary Kubiak thinks Cushing will not be ready for the game against the Saints on August 22nd either. Cushing had been practicing at strong side linebacker with the first team d...

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Special Needs?

Posted on 11 Aug 2009 by Gabriel Rodriguez.

One week into camp the Texans' strengths and weaknesses are starting to become apparent. The Texans have finished a little more than a week of camp and the team is starting to take shape. In many areas the team is starting to come together and work well. The quarterbacks and receivers are starting to gel. The linebacking corps, especially rookie Brian Cushing, is making noise in camp o...

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Previewing the Offense, Part Two

Posted on 11 Aug 2009 by Gabriel Rodriguez.

In part two we'll take a look at the wide receivers, tight ends, and offensive line. Receiving It is no secret that this is the strength of the team. They have players who are among the league’s elite at tight end and receiver. The versatility, talent, and depth of their receiving corps create match-up problems and headaches for every defense they face. Wide Receiver With ap...

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Previewing the Offense, Part One

Posted on 10 Aug 2009 by Gabriel Rodriguez.

The Texans have one of the most potent offenses in the league. They should be right near of the top of the league again in 2009. In part one of this preview we'll look at the quarterback and running back positions. The Houston Texans have an explosive and productive offense. They finished third in the league in 2008 and should be near the top off the league again in 2009. They are very ...

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Early camp injuries and signings

Posted on 7 Aug 2009 by Gabriel Rodriguez.

In the first week of training camp the Texans had two noteworthy free agent signings and suffered one major injury. Earlier this week projected starting cornerback Jacques Reeves fractured his fibula, during practice, after getting tangled up with receiver Andre Davis in the end zone. This, in addition to Dunta Robinson's holdout, leaves the Texans without either of their projected sta...

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Early camp injuries and signings

Posted on 7 Aug 2009 by Gabriel Rodriguez.

In the first week of training camp the Texans had two noteworthy free agent signings and suffered one major injury. Earlier this week projected starting cornerback Jacques Reeves fractured his fibula, during practice, after getting tangled up with receiver Andre Davis in the end zone. This, in addition to Dunta Robinson's holdout, leaves the Texans without either of their projected sta...

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Houston Texans Draft Recap

Posted on 28 Apr 2009 by Frank Mazzola.

A look at the Texans' draft 1. Brian Cushing, LB, USC 2. Connor Barwin, DE, Cincinnati 3. Antoine Caldwell, OL, Alabama 4. Glover Quin, DB, New Mexico 5. Anthony Hill, TE, Minnesota 6. James Casey, TE, Rice 7. Brice McCain, DB, Utah 8. Troy Nolan, S, Arizona State