<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Open locker room today for rookie camp. Rookies don't get real lockers until they make the roster. Not even the first overall pick. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) <a href="https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/statuses/467345469463883776">May 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>O'Brien gets asked about Clowney. Begins his answer with "all these guys." He's avoiding talking about any individual. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) <a href="https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/statuses/467400445393395713">May 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>O'Brien on Tom Savage: "He went out there today and had a decent start to what hopefully is a long career for him." <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) <a href="https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/statuses/467405035241222144">May 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"I think he had a good first night, he paid attention, he was taking notes, he was alert and focused," O'Brien on Savage last night <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) <a href="https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/statuses/467405275516125184">May 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a> have an installation schedule for Savage, a set of things they'd like him to learn by the end of June. Personalized plan, though.</p>— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) <a href="https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/statuses/467409345765179393">May 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Good to see Bullough looks the part at ILB...when we signed him, I guessed that he'd be starting at ILB by the end of the season. For some reason, I dont see Reed fitting there, but Bullough is like a mini Cushing. Clowney sucks in coverage? Good...I hope he keeps it up. I want him attacking, not back pedaling.
hhhhmmmm Clowney = All these guys . . no individuals . .. . Savage = A, B, C specific things interesting . . . . . Rocket River
I think Savage was the only QB at the minicamp...i think its merited that he addresses the only QB that played by his name.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The wait is over. The rookies are here. Today's '1st Look' as mini-camp begins. WATCH: <a href="http://t.co/r3Si2vZnYo">http://t.co/r3Si2vZnYo</a> <a href="http://t.co/TvuUc3HnUX">pic.twitter.com/TvuUc3HnUX</a></p>— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/statuses/467397903406075904">May 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
HOUSTON — No special treatment for Jadeveon Clowney. On his first day of practice as a Houston Texan, the No. 1 overall draft pick's locker was among several temporary ones plopped down in the middle of the locker room. Just like those for the rest of the rookies. That was OK with him though. He just wants to be one of the guys. "Just really trying ... to be a part of the team and learn, learn from these other guys around me," he said. The defensive end, who will play linebacker in Houston's 3-4 scheme, is most concerned with studying the playbook. The former South Carolina standout mentioned it seven times in a six-minute interview Friday. "I'm here to learn the playbook and get the ball rolling with the Houston Texans and show what I've got on the field," he said. The 6-foot-5, 266-pound Clowney is expected to pair with 2012 Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt to boost Houston's already stout pass rush. Clowney piled up 47 tackles for losses and 24 sacks in a three-year career at South Carolina. He doesn't think the transition to linebacker in Houston will be that difficult. "I don't see any big differences," he said. "I'll go where they tell me." He didn't seem concerned with the attention and scrutiny he'll be subjected to as the first overall pick. The 21-year-old Clowney said he's only worried about gaining the respect of his teammates and showing the Texans what he can do on the field. New coach Bill O'Brien refused to talk specifically about how Clowney looked in his first workout, rather addressing how all the young players fared. "I think all these guys being rookies, they all came in here and it's an eye-opener," he said. "Just like anybody, it's not just one guy. It's a different level of competition. All these guys have come in, they've been on time, they've worked hard. So they just need to take it one day at a time and continue to work hard." The 34 players went through a workout that lasted about 90 minutes in shorts and helmets. Clowney believes being humble and ready to listen to advice will be the key to success in the NFL. "We don't know what we think we know, basically," he said. "We're here to learn. We haven't been here before." Also practicing for the first time as a Texan was quarterback Tom Savage, a fourth-round pick out of Pittsburgh. He'll get a lot of work during this minicamp as the only quarterback in the group. "It's definitely a jump from college, but I think it's going to be fun," he said. "I'm excited. I've already ... started trying to get as much as I can and soak up as much knowledge as I can from this whole deal so that when I go into OTAs, then I'm ready to go." O'Brien, who worked with Tom Brady as an assistant with the New England Patriots, did speak about how Savage performed in the workout. "Quarterback is not an easy position to play in any system, for any team," O'Brien said. "I thought for the first day, Tom came out, he tried to grasp what we were telling him. He's got a lot of corrections to make. He seems to be working hard and processing through it."
Mini Camp: Open to Public? Is the mini camp open to spectators? If so, what time does it start? I would like to go Saturday if at all possible.
alright alright alright only 60 days til training camp opens around the league. I'm excited! J . J watt is everywhere. he lives up to the face of the franchise.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a class="hashtag" action="hash" title="#Texans">#Texans</a> rookie class is back on the field. Watch today's 'First Look' from minicamp..HERE: <a href="http://t.co/59ByoQXzeQ" title="http://www.houstontexans.com/tv-media/videos/1st-Look-Rookie-minicamp-2/9036b8aa-f023-4af9-a92c-a6d3f74de07c" org_href="http://bit.ly/1mFD6th">bit.ly/1mFD6th</a> <a href="http://t.co/0NoV4BcJ4x" title="http://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/status/467767827261562880/photo/1" org_href="http://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/status/467767827261562880/photo/1">pic.twitter.com/0NoV4BcJ4x</a></p>— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/status/467767827261562880" data-datetime="2014-05-17T15:45:15+00:00">May 17, 2014</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Really like how Clowney has looked his first two days. He is like a sponge asking questions to Crennel and Vrabel when he can. <a class="hashtag" action="hash" title="#Texans">#Texans</a></p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/467768469854101504" data-datetime="2014-05-17T15:47:48+00:00">May 17, 2014</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>At 6-5 Clowney moves like a WR off the edge. Players his size should not be able to move as easy as he can. <a class="hashtag" action="hash" title="#Texans">#Texans</a></p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/467768923786842112" data-datetime="2014-05-17T15:49:36+00:00">May 17, 2014</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Clowney has showed a nice progression in two days. Especially in his technique. There has been emphasis on working his hands. <a class="hashtag" action="hash" title="#Texans">#Texans</a></p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/467769248451166208" data-datetime="2014-05-17T15:50:54+00:00">May 17, 2014</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Not only are we hearing the term bust already...but even on a mid-3rd round pick, rather than the customary first or second round picks.
PDS @PatDStat Follow Clowney has showed a nice progression in two days. Especially in his technique. There has been emphasis on working his hands. #Texans 3:50 PM - 17 May 2014 3 RETWEETS 2 FAVORITES ReplyRetweetFavorite Kid will be good!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>O'Brien is asked if the rookies are in NFL shape. He says no. Says it's not their fault. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) <a href="https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/statuses/467765241573814272">May 17, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>O'Brien says conditioning isn't where it needs to be b/c they've been doing shuttle runs, 40 yard dashes,broad jumps,vertical jumps <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) <a href="https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/statuses/467765533908410368">May 17, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
