**Official 2015 Rise of the Houston Texans Thread sponsored by Ryan Mallett Dynasty**

[benefactor]

Might as well get ours started as well.


After hearing both O'Brien and Texans general manager Rick Smith frame him as Houston's No. 1 choice to start next season, Mallett acknowledged, per the Houston Chronicle: "It's nice to be wanted."

Mallett guided the Texans to an impressive win over the Browns in Week 11 before tearing his pectoral the following Sunday in a loss to the Bengals. Tom Brady's former backup said that he is "getting close" and has "tossed (the ball) around a little," but called his recovery a "day-by-day process."

The Texans clearly prefer Mallett over Ryan Fitzpatrick and the flock of dudes -- Case Keenum, Thad Lewis and Tom Savage -- behind him.

We expect the Texans to work out a deal with Mallett early on in free agency, if not before March 10. Any challenger would be acquiring the young passer with little proof of what he can offer, but Houston possesses hours of practice tape and offers Mallett a scheme he knows well. This feels like one of free-agency's surest fits.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000474076/article/ryan-mallett-id-like-to-be-back-with-houston-texans

Please draft an ILB or WR in the first round. Thanks.

[djohn2oo8]

That shit pissed me off when he hurt himself in warmups the Bengals game and didn't tell anybody.

[benefactor]

Not that this is surprising. Time to get the WR in the first round.


It appears Andre Johnson and the Houston Texans have reached the end of the road.

NFL Media's Albert Breer reported Monday that the star wide receiver has been granted permission to seek a trade. John McClain of the Houston Chronicle had the first report.


The surprising development came after the Texans told Johnson he would have a reduced role in the offense in 2015. Johnson subsequently requested a trade or his release. McClain reports that if a trade partner does not materialize, the Texans will release their all-time leading receiver.

Johnson, an active member in the Houston community, posted a goodbye message to Texans fans on his Instagram account late Monday.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000475954/article/andre-johnson-granted-permission-to-seek-trade?campaign=Twitter_atn_hanzus

[TXstbobcat]

sad to see it end this way between the Texans and Andre Johnson. Time to move on and get Kareem Jackson and Ryan Mallet resigned and hopefully get a good receiver in the 1st round.

[Mal]

How`s Clowney been doing recently ?

[djohn2oo8]

Would rather trade him than cut him.

[djohn2oo8]

How`s Clowney been doing recently ?

Not sure. Hasn't been many updates really.

[spurraider21]

Myers cut

[TXstbobcat]

Withe the Myers cut and the Johnson cut or trade, Texans shoud have over $28 million in cap space to work with in free agency.

[benefactor]

Expected. Ben Jones will likely take over.

[djohn2oo8]

Withe the Myers cut and the Johnson cut or trade, Texans shoud have over $28 million in cap space to work with in free agency.

I wonder if Joseph is on the chopping block.

[benefactor]

Brian Hartline in Houston for a physical. Would be a nice depth move since Houston has no depth at all.

[TXstbobcat]

I wonder if Joseph is on the chopping block.

i am hoping they can get Joseph to renegotiate for a lower cap hit to stay with the Texans. Hoping they keep Joseph and resign Jackson.

[djohn2oo8]

Brooks Reed looking like he won't be back with the team.

[benefactor]

Brooks Reed looking like he won't be back with the team.
Well...bye.

[djohn2oo8]

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Losing patience with O'Brien

[TXstbobcat]

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Losing patience with O'Brien

Damn!!! Texans need to get Jackson resigned.

[TXstbobcat]

Mark Berman
@MarkBermanfox26
Cornerback Kareem Jackson and the Texans are in the midst of contract talks and the 2 sides are hopeful of getting a deal done this weekend.

10:53pm - 6 Mar 15 (https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/574070603478532099)

[benefactor]

Don't know why you'd be losing patience with BOB. Rick Smith is still the GM.

Besides, if someone wants to overpay Jackson then so be it. He's turned into a solid corner but it's not like he's worth top money.

[djohn2oo8]

Don't know why you'd be losing patience with BOB. Rick Smith is still the GM.

Besides, if someone wants to overpay Jackson then so be it. He's turned into a solid corner but it's not like he's worth top money.

This Andre situation is on O'Brien.

[djohn2oo8]

Texans interested in Hoyer. Smh.

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[benefactor]

This Andre situation is on O'Brien.
The Andre situation is on Andre. Get someone besides your family manage your money and perhaps you'll be in a better situation with your team financially. Furthermore, there are plenty of WR's who are very good that spent their careers with bad teams and didn't whine and half ass it like Dre did. Shit happens. They were on the rise, made the playoffs a couple of years and then it all went to hell. O'Brien got handed a shit sandwich and turned into a 9-7 season. It's not like Houston can just shit out a good QB to throw him the ball.

I wish they'd quit waiting on a trade partner and fucking cut him already. Thanks for all the great years as a Texan, but you are a distraction that needs to go away sooner than later.

[benefactor]

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Solid deal for Newton. Now get Mallett and Jackson done. If they sign Hoyer and let Mallett walk I might suicide by police.

[djohn2oo8]

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[djohn2oo8]

The Andre situation is on Andre. Get someone besides your family manage your money and perhaps you'll be in a better situation with your team financially. Furthermore, there are plenty of WR's who are very good that spent their careers with bad teams and didn't whine and half ass it like Dre did. Shit happens. They were on the rise, made the playoffs a couple of years and then it all went to hell. O'Brien got handed a shit sandwich and turned into a 9-7 season. It's not like Houston can just shit out a good QB to throw him the ball.

I wish they'd quit waiting on a trade partner and fucking cut him already. Thanks for all the great years as a Texan, but you are a distraction that needs to go away sooner than later.

It isn't solely about money. O'Brien wanted his role reduced to#3 or 4. And it's the way he went about it. Both sides have fucked up.

[benefactor]

It isn't solely about money. O'Brien wanted his role reduced to#3 or 4.
I never heard that. Only that his role would be reduced and he might not start some games...which is the right move if they sign a legit FA receiver.

All in all, I think they did that purposely to see where his mind is. He's a fringe #1 option at this point in his career and he still thinks he's the man and is being paid like it. Between the money, him half assing it last year and whining/distractions that forced Uncle Bob to bring him up in the office to coddle him I think they wanted to know what they would get if they told him he might get replaced as the #1 target. They found out quickly that he was going to be a distraction and granted his wish to let him go. Believe me, I wish as much as you it wouldn't end this way with Dre...but finding out now is better than trying to deal with more bullshit mid-season.

[djohn2oo8]

I don't think they have a shot at all for Cobb or Maclin. Would rather pick up a WR in the draft.

[benefactor]

I don't think they do either. Need to burn that 1st rounder on a WR. This patchwork depth they are getting in the late rounds hasn't yielded shit.

[djohn2oo8]

I don't think they do either. Need to burn that 1st rounder on a WR. This patchwork depth they are getting in the late rounds hasn't yielded shit.

We need to find a way to get Amari Cooper.

[djohn2oo8]

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[TXstbobcat]

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Glad they resigned him. :tu

[TXstbobcat]

I think this means Joseph is cut if he won't restructure his contract.

[benefactor]

Nice.:tu

[djohn2oo8]

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[TXstbobcat]

Now let's get Mallet signed.

[TXstbobcat]

Do you guys like the Newton deal or do you think the Texans overpaid making him the 2nd highest paid right tackle in the league????

[djohn2oo8]

Do you guys like the Newton deal or do you think the Texans overpaid making him the 2nd highest paid right tackle in the league????

Naw it's a good deal. He improved a lot last year.

[spurraider21]

Texans can probably land Torrey Smith

[TXstbobcat]

@chronBrianSmith
#Saints (https://mobile.twitter.com/search/?q=%23Saints&s=hash) were also in on Kareem Jackson, who turned down more money to remain with #Texans (https://mobile.twitter.com/search/?q=%23Texans&s=hash). #NFL (https://mobile.twitter.com/search/?q=%23NFL&s=hash)

3:51pm - 8 Mar 15 (https://twitter.com/ChronBrianSmith/status/574673935494598657)

[djohn2oo8]

@chronBrianSmith
#Saints (https://mobile.twitter.com/search/?q=%23Saints&s=hash) were also in on Kareem Jackson, who turned down more money to remain with #Texans (https://mobile.twitter.com/search/?q=%23Texans&s=hash). #NFL (https://mobile.twitter.com/search/?q=%23NFL&s=hash)

3:51pm - 8 Mar 15 (https://twitter.com/ChronBrianSmith/status/574673935494598657)
Kareem!!!

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[djohn2oo8]

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Mallet yes. Hoyer, Ewww.

[benefactor]

Mallett is back per SOTT

http://hou.scout.com/story/1525170-texans-lock-ryan-mallett-back-into-houston?s=116

[benefactor]

Hoyer too? I'm starting to wonder if the site got hacked.

http://hou.scout.com/story/1525185-brian-hoyer-will-sign-with-the-texans?s=116

[Raven]

Do you guys like the Newton deal or do you think the Texans overpaid making him the 2nd highest paid right tackle in the league????

massively overpaid.

[benefactor]

Never mind. No confirmation yet.

[djohn2oo8]

massively overpaid.

Lol no they did not.

[djohn2oo8]

Fuck Hoyer. Tired of mental midget ass QBs.

[TXstbobcat]

Adam Caplan
@cap (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=11043)lannfl
#Texans (https://mobile.twitter.com/search/?q=%23Texans&s=hash) slot WR Damaris Johnson agreed to a 1-year deal to re-sign for $1 M, per league source.

[djohn2oo8]

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Completely Fucking unneccessary. O'Brien with the good ol boy Patriot connects like Kubiak and his love affair for ex Broncos.

[benefactor]

Chatter picking up on the Hoyer front. Looks like it might be a done deal. fml.

[djohn2oo8]

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[djohn2oo8]

Like I said, losing patience. If you don't have a QB by year three, ass needs to get fired.

[benefactor]

Like I said, losing patience. If you don't have a QB by year three, ass needs to get fired.
Well getting both to have a real competition is fine with me. I think Mallett will be the guy and Hoyer is a fine backup. They will likely trade Fitz now.

[TXstbobcat]

Albert Breer
@AlberBreer
Expectation is that Brian Hoyer will be in Houston to sign the deal tomorrow at 3 p.m. CT. And @RapSheet (https://mobile.twitter.com/RapSheet) says Ryan Mallett has a deal, too.

9:02am - 9 Mar 15 (https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/574933515738857475)

[TXstbobcat]

Tania Ganguli
@Taniaganguli
Ryan Mallett's deal with the #Texans (https://mobile.twitter.com/search/?q=%23Texans&s=hash) is a 2 year deal worth $7 million. Expecting Hoyer's to be bigger.

[djohn2oo8]

Tania Ganguli ‏@taniaganguli now15 seconds ago
Mallett has a guarantee of $1.75 million in the first year. No guarantee in the 2nd. A prove it deal. And if he does, he'll cash in. #Texans

[djohn2oo8]

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[benefactor]

:tu...let the dynasty begin.

[TXstbobcat]

John McClain
@McClain_on_NFL
If Texans release Ryan Fitzpatrick -- or possibly trade him considering the market -- they'll save $3.25 million. Has one year left on deal.

[djohn2oo8]

Time to.beef up the defense.

[djohn2oo8]

Jayson Braddock ‏@JaysonBraddock 3m3 minutes ago
Brian Hoyer's contract is expected to be 3 years and in the range of $12-14 million. Getting more due to playing experience.

[benefactor]

John McClain
@McClain_on_NFL
If Texans release Ryan Fitzpatrick -- or possibly trade him considering the market -- they'll save $3.25 million. Has one year left on deal.
Should be easy to do. Teams are desperate for QB's. Even as a backup his contract is very friendly.

[benefactor]

Jayson Braddock ‏@JaysonBraddock 3m3 minutes ago
Brian Hoyer's contract is expected to be 3 years and in the range of $12-14 million. Getting more due to playing experience.
He's getting paid to be the backup. Mallett's money will come after he proves he can be the guy.

[Raven]

Lol no they did not.
you are right, i mistook him and jackson. 5 per is perfectly solid value.

[djohn2oo8]

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[benefactor]

Sounds like the Jets are making one last run at Hoyer...:lol

[djohn2oo8]

Dianna Marie Russini @NBCdianna · 3m 3 minutes ago
Apparently Johnson has no trade partners, so I'm told he is getting released. #Texans

[weebo]

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:cry

[weebo]

I guess they'll be looking to draft a wide out in the first couple of rounds.

[djohn2oo8]

Goodbye Dre

[FkLA]

lol hoyer

[djohn2oo8]

lol hoyer

How is Manziel's rehab?

[TXstbobcat]

How is Manziel's rehab?

1 week out of rehab and Manziel will be back to drinking and partying like a frat boy.

[djohn2oo8]

1 week out of rehab and Manziel will be back to drinking and partying like a frat boy.

http://terezowens-com-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/07/6xyu1.gif

[Raven]

Choosing between Mallet and Hoyer is solid enough imo, still, if you think that Glennon and Foles are on the market..

[spurraider21]

How is Manziel's rehab?
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[weebo]

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WTF...been in rehab for a while now...how many addictions does this nikka have?? :lol

[djohn2oo8]

Andre to the colts allegedly.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

By the way, what a slap in the face to the Houston organization... I feel for Houston fans. This isn't like the Steve Smith ordeal.

[benefactor]

Andre to the colts allegedly.
Him and Gore are meeting with them today. This would fucking suck.

[djohn2oo8]

Him and Gore are meeting with them today. This would fucking suck.

Gore already agreed to sign.

[weebo]

:lol If Johnson ends up in Indy...watch him get 100/1200 and beat the Texans 2x

[TXstbobcat]

SportsRadio 610 has learned that Clowney was bitten by teammate D.J. Swearinger’s pit bull last week. Police records obtained describe a bite to Clowney’s right arm that sent him to a Pearland emergency room. The incident occurred in the early morning of March 4th.

Clowney's latest injury news. :lmao

[TXstbobcat]

Tania Ganguli of ESPN.com reports the Texans are seeking to strike a deal (https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/status/575397274819379200) with New England’s Vince Wilfork (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2779/vince-wilfork).

[weebo]

The Texans have traded quarterback Case Keenum to the St. Louis Rams for a 2016 seventh-round pick.

Per, ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

[benefactor]

^That's some chicken salad out of chicken shit right there.:lol

[djohn2oo8]

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[weebo]

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Not bad if they can pry a pick or two off the Jets.

[djohn2oo8]

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[Spur-Addict]

Fun while it lasted eh Geno? Losing your starting gig to FitzTrash :lol

[manufan10]

Rich CiminiJets trade for QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, per @AdamSchefter. (http://twitter.com/AdamSchefter.) Send conditional late-round pick Texans. #nyj (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23nyj&src=hash)

[djohn2oo8]

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[weebo]

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Love the way these other teams are overpaying for these scrubs. :lol

[benefactor]

Upon completing his physical with #Texans, Brian Hoyer is expected to sign a 2-yr deal worth $10.5 m with $4.75 m guaranteed, per source.

— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 11, 2015

Solid deal. I think it was three years when first reported.

[weebo]

Looks like the Texans have their number 1 and 2 qb's for the upcoming season. Now they need to go out and get a legit wideout to compliment DHop, preferably one with speed.

[Pelicans78]

I'm getting excited for this Texans team. Hopefully I can catch a game or two this season.

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[djohn2oo8]

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Great deal.

[benefactor]

Very nice. A solid pickup.

[benefactor]

:tu

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/05/21/secret-superstar-rahim-moore/

[benefactor]

Rick Smith is having a comeback season so far.

[djohn2oo8]

Need to pick up a NT. Hopefully Wilfork. Also, Texans should trade for Kenny Stills.

[djohn2oo8]

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[TXstbobcat]

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Great deal.

Great signing for the Texans!!

[weebo]

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Great deal.

Sweet. Very good pick up. I wonder what happens next with Lewis.

[benefactor]

Getting Lewis back along with adding Moore would really shore up the safety position. Being a Texans fan, it feels really strange saying that.

[TXstbobcat]

@McClain_on_NFL
Texans wanted to sign FS Kendrick Lewis but he didn't want to be a backup to Rahim Moore and signed with Ravens.

[TXstbobcat]

@McClain_on_NFL
Wilfork came to Houston with his wife Bianca. Its a two day visit.

[djohn2oo8]

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[spurraider21]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2_CH3fEr98

[djohn2oo8]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2_CH3fEr98

:lol yeah he is usually wrong all the time. His nickname around town is pancakes because of his weight, and the time he fell asleep during a live radio interview.

[djohn2oo8]

Wilfork to Texans on 2 yr deal.

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[TXstbobcat]

Wilfork to Texans on 2 yr deal.

:tu

[TXstbobcat]

@HoustonTexans
OFFICIAL: The #Texans (https://mobile.twitter.com/search/?q=%23Texans&s=hash) have signed WR Cecil Shorts III. #WeAreTexans (https://mobile.twitter.com/search/?q=%23WeAreTexans&s=hash)
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[weebo]

BOB and RS did well. I wonder who was behind all the moves this FA. Pretty solid pick ups, tbh. On paper, this defense is building up to beast.

[AaronY]

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Man they must expect nothing at all out of Clowney if they are adding another defensive end

[benefactor]

Man they must expect nothing at all out of Clowney if they are adding another defensive end
They lost Brooks Reed via free agency tbh.

[AaronY]

They lost Brooks Reed via free agency tbh.

I know Watt moves around a lot along the defensive line but dont they already have him and that Jared Crick kid? how many DEs do they need

[AaronY]

Oh they run a 3-4 nvm. I thought it was a 4-3 with Watt and Clowney at end

[TXstbobcat]

@MarkBermanFox26
Agent Hadley Engelhard says he's been speaking w/the Texans bout free agent ILB Akeem Dent &is "having extensive dialogue with 2other teams"

[djohn2oo8]

JJ Watt restructured his contract, giving the Texans 8 million in cap space.

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Akeem Dent re-signed. Glad they kept him. He's good depth and a beast on ST.

[TXstbobcat]

@MarkBermanFox26
The Texans have interest in former Texans defensive end Antonio Smith who was released by the Raiders.

[benefactor]

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Hell yeah...I'd be all for a reunion. He'd be perfect as a situational pass rusher.

[djohn2oo8]

Filling up on needs before the draft. Nice. Means we can go BPA in most rounds.

[spurraider21]

got good interior pressure despite low sack totals. was fucking horrendous against the run. wasn't worth what we were paying him

[djohn2oo8]

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[spurraider21]

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this is what they said about the raiders last offseason and it ended up being a bunch of old past their prime fucks who had little left to offer. except donald penn panned out

[Silver&Black]

this is what they said about the raiders last offseason and it ended up being a bunch of old past their prime fucks who had little left to offer. except donald penn panned out

I really didn't keep up with Donald Penn last year...did he have a good year?

I miss that guy tbh....:cry

[spurraider21]

I really didn't keep up with Donald Penn last year...did he have a good year?

I miss that guy tbh....:cry
he actually did pretty well, much better than his last year with the Bucs where he struggled. its still disappointing that we let Jared Veldheer walk, but Penn filled in well enough where the loss wasn't noticeable (at least short term). the problem is we already have to address the position for the long haul, which veldheer would have done...

[benefactor]

Smith signed with the Donks. Oh well

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Week 1 (9/13)

Who: Kansas City Chiefs

When: 12:00 PM CT

Network: CBS


Week 2 (9/20)

Who: @ Carolina Panthers

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When: 12:00 PM CT

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[benefactor]

Beyond the 3 week stretch in December, it's a pretty good schedule.

[benefactor]

Welcome to HTown, Kevin Johnson. You'll have a starting job next season.

[TXstbobcat]

I was hoping Parker would fall a few more slots to the Texans but I like this pick.

[benefactor]

Great draft so far...took care of positions of need and got good value. Let's see if they can score a couple of late round gems.

[benefactor]

Took Michigan St WR Keith Mumphrey with our 5th. Upon very short, limited research I found out he was a converted RB. Slot guy? 3rd down motion guy out of the backfield? He also did his to Ohio St., which makes me a bit of a fan already.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1461595/msu.gif

[benefactor]

Flintstones32...tells us about Mumphrey.

[TXstbobcat]

Kind of cool that the Texans drafted a local kid out of Rice.

[benefactor]

Kind of cool that the Texans drafted a local kid out of Rice.
Might wind up being a serious steal. Dropped due to injury concerns. Kid is a fucking beast...290lbs and runs a 4.89 40.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fhZsUHcZj4

[benefactor]

Nice story written before the draft on Lynden Trail, on of the UDFA's that will be in Houston. Seems like the kid has a lot of versatility. Perhaps he can be another one of those Arian Foster-esque diamonds in the rough.

http://mmqb.si.com/2015/02/25/lynden-trail-nfl-draft/

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Couple of rookie minicamp updates:

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[benefactor]

Swearinger said goodbye to the fans via instagram. Wonder where he will land and what they will get for him?

:lol 2013 draft...what shit bath that was.

[TXstbobcat]

Swearinger said goodbye to the fans via instagram. Wonder where he will land and what they will get for him?

:lol 2013 draft...what shit bath that was.

i think Hopkins was the only decent player that the Texans got from that draft.

[benefactor]

:lol released

Can't believe they couldn't get something for him.

[TXstbobcat]

@ChronBrianSmith
#Texans (https://mobile.twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash) have released all 2-4 round picks in 2013: Swearinger (No. 57), Brennan Williams (89), Sam Montgomery (95), Trevardo Williams (124).

[benefactor]

So rumor has it that O'Brien and Swearinger had a meeting to talk about him playing on special teams...and that Swearinger informed O'Brien that he was a second round pick and didn't play special teams.

Ole butt chin taketh no shit.

[djohn2oo8]

So rumor has it that O'Brien and Swearinger had a meeting to talk about him playing on special teams...and that Swearinger informed O'Brien that he was a second round pick and didn't play special teams.

Ole butt chin taketh no shit.

Thank God. Swearinger would have been the worst ST imaginable.

[benefactor]

JJ Watt is PFF's #1 player. No surprises there.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/05/19/pffs-top-101-of-2014-no-1-j-j-watt/

[benefactor]

So how you guys feeling about Hard Knocks? I'm pretty pumped. Will be nice to have something Texans related to watch every week the whole month of August. I think the distraction stuff is overplayed too.

[djohn2oo8]

I think it will be good to lure future potential free agents

[benefactor]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnlQPMurVGg

[benefactor]

Texans re-sign Joseph. 3 years, 22 million with 11.5 million guaranteed. Damn good move by Houston. When one looks at what top CB's are getting paid, 7.3 million per year is very good value.

[benefactor]

Remember BOB criticizing Jaelen Strong for not being in shape? Looks like he was listening.

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Come on training camp.

[Darth_Pelican]

So how you guys feeling about Hard Knocks? I'm pretty pumped. Will be nice to have something Texans related to watch every week the whole month of August. I think the distraction stuff is overplayed too.

Good luck breh. Here's an encouraging tidbit

Every team since 2009 have improved their record after being on the show. Here's a look at how teams did the season before, compared to their Hard Knocks season.

2008: The Bengals went 4-11-1. 2009: Improved to 10-6.
2009: The Jets went 9-7. 2010: 11-5.
2011: Dolphins, 6-10. 2012: 7-9.
2012: 10-6 for the Bengals. 2013: 11-5.
2013: Falcons posted a 4-12 record. 2014: 6-10.

[benefactor]

Thanks. If they can at least get the game manager goods at QB they can make the playoffs. The defense is going to be scary good.

[TXstbobcat]

I couldn't believe the commercial on HBO for hard knocks showing training camp scenes with Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 playing in the background. Had me laughing like crazy. :lmao

[Silver&Black]

The defense is going to be scary good.

Benardrick McKinney is now one of my favorite players in the NFL...I'll be keeping an eye on him all year.

Just glad he's going to an already good defense....

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http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13376379/houston-texans-running-back-arian-foster-groin-injury-need-surgery

:pctoss

[TXstbobcat]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13376379/houston-texans-running-back-arian-foster-groin-injury-need-surgery

:pctoss


Crappy news!!!!!!

[djohn2oo8]

Foster is the glassman. Or Sam L Jackson from unbreakable.

[djohn2oo8]

Pierre Thomas to take physical with Texans

[Robz4000]

:lol det vegan body

[benefactor]

:lol det vegan body
Fucking non meat eating faggot. All that talent and he wants to shit it away because he's a fucking weirdo.

[benefactor]

http://i.imgur.com/OpRu9A6.jpg

[TXstbobcat]

Great, now JJ Watt has to play defense, catch TD passes, and be a running back too.

[spurraider21]

time to bring in ray rice

[benefactor]

Pierre Thomas in town for a workout and is expected to sign. Darth_Pelican, does he have anything left?

[Darth_Pelican]

Pierre Thomas in town for a workout and is expected to sign. Darth_Pelican (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=22958), does he have anything left?

He's a great teammate that runs hard every time he gets the ball, and he is great on screen passes. I would say that he can give you about 15 snaps, with 3-4 carries and 2-3 receptions per game, particularly on 3rd and short. He's only 30 and was never an every down rb, so he may have 1-2 years left in him.

[TXstbobcat]

It looks like Blue is going to get a great opportunity to get a lot of carries the first half of the season.

[TXstbobcat]

Lamont Smith @CLamontSmith (https://twitter.com/CLamontSmith)

#NFL (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash) Pierre Thomas had a great visit and work out with texans, unfortunately we were unable to agree on terms.
11:35 AM - 5 Aug 2015 (https://twitter.com/CLamontSmith/status/628967491570528258)

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Lamont Smith @CLamontSmith (https://twitter.com/CLamontSmith)

#NFL (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash) Pierre Thomas had a great visit and work out with texans, unfortunately we were unable to agree on terms.
11:35 AM - 5 Aug 2015 (https://twitter.com/CLamontSmith/status/628967491570528258)



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[weebo]

I was all for getting rid of Foster last year. Good to great back but always injured.

[TXstbobcat]

I was all for getting rid of Foster last year. Good to great back but always injured.

I think Foster's cap hit is going to be over 9 million for next year so he is probably as good as gone at the end of the season.

[benefactor]

Fuck everything.

[thunder]

:lol The Texans are going to suck even more.

[weebo]

:lol The Texans are going to suck even more.

Why? The defense improved and quarterback play should be better than it was last year. They won't be Superbowl contenders but in the division they're in it's quite possible then can make the POs.

[benefactor]

:lol The Texans are going to suck even more.
Sup breh? How's det defense looking?

[benefactor]

:lol McNair

"I’ve recognized how vulnerable he is," McNair said before the Texans practiced against Washington on Thursday. "I can’t say that I’m that surprised. It seems like every year he’s had some type of soft tissue injury. We just keep our fingers crossed and hope it won’t happen, but he seems to be vulnerable to that type of thing."
Why don't you bring another real RB you fucking faggot?

[weebo]

:lol McNair

Why don't you bring another real RB you fucking faggot?

RS sucks donkey dick. Foster has been breaking down for 3 years now. They've had plenty of time to look at life after football without Foster but haven't.

[Pelicans78]

Alfred Blue will do fine.

[djohn2oo8]

RS sucks donkey dick. Foster has been breaking down for 3 years now. They've had plenty of time to look at life after football without Foster but haven't.

Said they should have taken a RB in the first. I'm starting to think O'Brien said no to it.

[TXstbobcat]

Alfred Blue will do fine.

I hope you are right about Blue since the Texans couldn't make a deal with Thomas.

[djohn2oo8]

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[benefactor]

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[benefactor]

Hard Knocks starts tonight at 9 CT

[benefactor]

Great first episode. I want to hear O'Brien do Baldwin's speech from Glengarry Glen Ross.

[TXstbobcat]

I thought the 1st episode was great. I have always been a fan of the show.

[DPG21920]

Someone tore their ACL?

[TXstbobcat]

Someone tore their ACL?

Ryan Cliett tore his ACL.

[manufan10]

Really enjoyed the episode. J.J. Watt was beasting. Good to see Hopkins take advantage of DeAngelo Hall. Can't stand that guy.

[Silver&Black]

Great first episode. I want to hear O'Brien do Baldwin's speech from Glengarry Glen Ross.

Just got finished watching the first episode...

Pretty safe to say J.J. Watt is my new favorite player in the NFL.

[benefactor]

As a side note, getting drunk with Vrabel in some hole in the ground bar is officially on the bucket list.:lol

[TXstbobcat]

Jalen Strong just caught his 1st TD pass from Tom Savage against the 49ers!!! :toast

[djohn2oo8]

It's only preseason, yet Alfred Blue still sucks.

[benefactor]

He looked ok on the first drive with the 1's...but I'm still worried about the RB by committee thing.

Roles will be reversed next week. Mallett will start and Hoyer will play with the 2's.

[weebo]

Both Hoyer and Mallet looked OK. Tom Savage looked impressive against the 3rd and 4th stringers.

[benefactor]

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[spurraider21]

im still completely baffled with how Houston has treated their QB situation these past couple of years

[Raven]

^elaborate please

[spurraider21]

^elaborate please
fitzpatrick and hoyer have been their "solutions"

[Raven]

fitzpatrick and hoyer have been their "solutions"

ok, but what would you have done in their place. I mean it's easy to laugh them off and i do like to do that too, but i'm not really sure how i would have approached the situation. I sure as hell wouldn't have drafted interception and sack master manziel, or checkdown game manager professor bridgewater..
I would have probably traded for glennon or mettemberger i guess..

[benefactor]

I would have probably traded for glennon or mettemberger i guess..
Traded for Mallett tbh. Hoyer will be the backup.

Like you said, it has been lose/lose as far as options go thus far. O'Brien has shown patience and in the meantime has built the defense into one of the best in the league. A name that is being left out/forgotten by many is Tom Savage. He was drafted as a project but has made tremendous strides in one season and has received high praise during camp. He looked to be in complete control in the first preseason game. I think if Mallett doesn't step up and really show himself worthy of a long term deal Savage could wind up being the guy next year.

[Silver&Black]

Episode two of Hard Knocks tonight

:cheer

[weebo]

Traded for Mallett tbh. Hoyer will be the backup.

Like you said, it has been lose/lose as far as options go thus far. O'Brien has shown patience and in the meantime has built the defense into one of the best in the league. A name that is being left out/forgotten by many is Tom Savage. He was drafted as a project but has made tremendous strides in one season and has received high praise during camp. He looked to be in complete control in the first preseason game. I think if Mallett doesn't step up and really show himself worthy of a long term deal Savage could wind up being the guy next year.

So far everything I hear coming out of camp is that Hoyer has the inside track on the starting job. If true, I wonder what the coaches are seeing in Mallet that doesn't translate in to him getting the starting nod. Savage looked good in the first preseason game and impressive during camp, but its wishful thinking if we expect him to be anything but a 3rd string qb this season.

[benefactor]

So far everything I hear coming out of camp is that Hoyer has the inside track on the starting job. If true, I wonder what the coaches are seeing in Mallet that doesn't translate in to him getting the starting nod. Savage looked good in the first preseason game and impressive during camp, but its wishful thinking if we expect him to be anything but a 3rd string qb this season.
That's the book on Hoyer. Practice superstar, shit on the field. We will see. Mallett will run with the 1's this week against Denver, so hopefully he shows something that really separates himself.

I don't expect Savage to be anything more than a third stringer either this year, but with his improvement it's not a stretch to say that he might make the leap going into next season...especially if neither of the current two show anything special.

[benefactor]

Man I love O'Brien. Dude really is a throwback coach.

[benefactor]

Interesting thing I noticed about the QB's(my cousin mentioned this last week but I just really picked up on it today)...Hoyer seems to act like he wants to be the QB more than Mallett. The team responds better to him in huddles too. Mallett seems to have a very entitled way about him...like he already has the job locked up. Hoyer's almost the polar opposite, at times acting like he's an unguaranteed player that's just excited to be there being given a chance.

Not sure how I feel about either one of these two faggots now. I don't trust Hoyer and Mallett doesn't seem to be stepping and and taking the opportunity that's being give to him. Fucking hell.

Starting to feel like the defense is going to have to stay healthy and seriously fuck some shit up for this team to make the playoffs.

[djohn2oo8]

Interesting thing I noticed about the QB's(my cousin mentioned this last week but I just really picked up on it today)...Hoyer seems to act like he wants to be the QB more than Mallett. The team responds better to him in huddles too. Mallett seems to have a very entitled way about him...like he already has the job locked up. Hoyer's almost the polar opposite, at times acting like he's an unguaranteed player that's just excited to be there being given a chance.

Not sure how I feel about either one of these two faggots now. I don't trust Hoyer and Mallett doesn't seem to be stepping and and taking the opportunity that's being give to him. Fucking hell.

Starting to feel like the defense is going to have to stay healthy and seriously fuck some shit up for this team to make the playoffs.
I think either Mallet or Savage will be the guy long term.

[benefactor]

I think either Mallet or Savage will be the guy long term.
I think it's going to be Savage. Mallett should be kicking Hoyer's ass right now but he seems to be shitting the bed. Savage has looked as good as either one of them and he's only been in the league one season. I think Mallett is gone next year, Hoyer becomes the backup and Savage is the starter.

[manufan10]

Interesting thing I noticed about the QB's(my cousin mentioned this last week but I just really picked up on it today)...Hoyer seems to act like he wants to be the QB more than Mallett. The team responds better to him in huddles too. Mallett seems to have a very entitled way about him...like he already has the job locked up. Hoyer's almost the polar opposite, at times acting like he's an unguaranteed player that's just excited to be there being given a chance.



I noticed that last night during Hard Knocks, but I wasn't sure if that was just made-for-tv drama or not.

[benefactor]

Looks like Mallett might be starting to get the message.

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[djohn2oo8]

I noticed that last night during Hard Knocks, but I wasn't sure if that was just made-for-tv drama or not.

Hoyer lost confidence because of Johnny Manziel. That alone makes me not want him as the starter :lol

[benefactor]

Mallett has the talent to take this job from Hoyer pretty easily. He just needs to quit fucking around and do it. Will be interesting to see him running with the 1's this week. He needs put on a convincing show.

[Pauly D]

Interesting thing I noticed about the QB's(my cousin mentioned this last week but I just really picked up on it today)...Hoyer seems to act like he wants to be the QB more than Mallett. The team responds better to him in huddles too. Mallett seems to have a very entitled way about him...like he already has the job locked up. Hoyer's almost the polar opposite, at times acting like he's an unguaranteed player that's just excited to be there being given a chance.

Not sure how I feel about either one of these two faggots now. I don't trust Hoyer and Mallett doesn't seem to be stepping and and taking the opportunity that's being give to him. Fucking hell.

Starting to feel like the defense is going to have to stay healthy and seriously fuck some shit up for this team to make the playoffs.


I think it's going to be Savage. Mallett should be kicking Hoyer's ass right now but he seems to be shitting the bed. Savage has looked as good as either one of them and he's only been in the league one season. I think Mallett is gone next year, Hoyer becomes the backup and Savage is the starter.


Mallett has the talent to take this job from Hoyer pretty easily. He just needs to quit fucking around and do it. Will be interesting to see him running with the 1's this week. He needs put on a convincing show.

You're basing this on a reality show with 60 potential characters edited down to an hour? Ever consider that that's just his personality? They all showed up for the game and all the footage during the episodes of them have been good highlights

[Pauly D]

Btw, Cushing is Based As Fuck. Sexy ass wife and I guess sisters or sisters-in-law too

[benefactor]

You're basing this on a reality show with 60 potential characters edited down to an hour? Ever consider that that's just his personality? They all showed up for the game and all the footage during the episodes of them have been good highlights
Hey now...I'm a Texans fan. It's my job to melt down at the first glimpse trouble.:lol

Anyway...those who saw the practice the other day seem to think Mallett has started to flip the switch. Denver has a good defense, so he can do a lot to sew the job up with a solid performance this week.

[benefactor]

Btw, Cushing is Based As Fuck. Sexy ass wife and I guess sisters or sisters-in-law too
Yep. His kiddos are hitting the genetic lottery for sure.

[Raven]

Hoyer lost confidence because of Johnny Manziel. That alone makes me not want him as the starter :lol

i've really seen it as him not wanting to do good anymore, just so he can prove a point, that is that that manziel was 2000 times worse than him,

[Raven]

Mallett has the talent to take this job from Hoyer pretty easily. He just needs to quit fucking around and do it. Will be interesting to see him running with the 1's this week. He needs put on a convincing show.

at this point, i think he is just the white cam newton tbh

[benefactor]

Epic thread title jinx.

Brian Fucking Hoyer.

Goddammit Houston.

[Raven]

Hoyer will be fine, Houston has bad weapons anyway.. Build the oline and get the D healthy and you may do something next year

[weebo]

Mullet mad he's not starting and yet he couldn't beat out a career loser for the starting spot on a team who's offense will be mediocre at best :lol

[benefactor]

Mullet mad he's not starting and yet he couldn't beat out a career loser for the starting spot on a team who's offense will be mediocre at best :lol
I know...what a fucking faggot. Be mad at yourself, cockeater. He's Brian Fucking Hoyer and you couldn't beat him out. Stare in the mirror and let that shit sink in.

[benefactor]

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:cryFoster pls:cry

If this is how the whole season is going to be I won't make it to the bye week.

[benefactor]

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...and not a single fuck was given that day.

[Silver&Black]

:wow J.J. Watt ranked #1 NFL Player on ESPN.com

1. Watt
2. Rodgers
3. Brady
4. Suh
5. Gronk
6. Dez
6. Megatron
8. Sherman
9. Revis
10. Antonio Brown

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/NFLRANK2015/top-100-players

[manufan10]

Does EZ make the team? He's been entertaining on Hard Knocks... and I loved him back in his A&M days. Hope he sticks.

[Pauly D]

Does EZ make the team? He's been entertaining on Hard Knocks... and I loved him back in his A&M days. Hope he sticks.

Lol well considering Khari Lee was traded I don't think they have issues with getting rid of entertainers

[spurraider21]

khalil mack rated way too low. he was ranked #1 on ESPN's 25 under 25 ahead of guys like ODB and Tyron Smith...

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/13552604/oakland-raiders-lb-khalil-mack-no-1


but he's behind both those guys on this list you just posted

[manufan10]

Lol well considering Khari Lee was traded I don't think they have issues with getting rid of entertainers

lol, I wasn't implying he should make the team because he's entertaining. It was just an observation from the show.

[benefactor]

Dynasty alive again.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

See ya next week

[benefactor]

Dynasty alive again.
Mallett officially named the starter.