2016 HOUSTON TEXANS TRAINING CAMP THREAD

zeeshan2 · Aug 9, 2016

Angkor Wat said: ↑

lol what is moss doing there and is why is he in Texans gear? mentor role? signing a vet WR?!? (hi dre)
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Guest of BOB's(were together in NE for a season)

Fyreball · Aug 9, 2016

Angkor Wat said: ↑

lol what is moss doing there and is why is he in Texans gear? mentor role? signing a vet WR?!? (hi dre)
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He's BOB's invited guest. Moss was in New England when O'Brien was there as well.

Bobbythegreat · Aug 9, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nuk doing Nuk things.<br><br>Check out highlights from today at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TexansCamp?src=hash">#TexansCamp</a>.<br><br>: <a href="https://t.co/JO8j1qW58C">https://t.co/JO8j1qW58C</a> <a href="https://t.co/QK0nHCZTKq">pic.twitter.com/QK0nHCZTKq</a></p>— #TexansCamp (@HoustonTexans) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/status/763032199012683776">August 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Commodore · Aug 9, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Texans' Jadeveon Clowney misses third straight practice, Bill O'Brien says 'just a couple days off' <a href="https://t.co/HfPvmp6lkr">https://t.co/HfPvmp6lkr</a></p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/763061447370743809">August 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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zeeshan2 · Aug 9, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">How serious is the Houston heat? Jeff Allen said on the radio he lost 13 pounds today. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/763051686071902208">August 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Airdough · Aug 9, 2016

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Texans' Jadeveon Clowney misses third straight practice, Bill O'Brien says 'just a couple days off' <a href="https://t.co/HfPvmp6lkr">https://t.co/HfPvmp6lkr</a></p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/763061447370743809">August 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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2 days later, Clowney lands on PUP, BOBs response " non-life threatening, just taking half a season off".

Dankstronaut · Aug 9, 2016

Houston.....hot?

I remember miles upon miles around the track with a bass drum hanging off of me. 1 mile, marching and drumming, 5-10 minute water break, rinse, repeat for...geez....HOURS. Now drumline is no professional sport but damn, we were grateful to get an hour in the shade marching in place once a day. Those 64 oz water bottles went fast lol....

You know what? If they don't utilize that nice expensive a/c bubble dome to it's fullest extent then they're stupid AF. Better practices, more focus....better team? Sweating guys down to IVs for the sake of it is stupid. I've been brought to my knees hurling from over-exertion but seriously, as much as they pressed us they never put us in danger.

I'll tell you one thing, it only takes watching one person have some sort of seizure/heat stroke to change any hard-nose thoughts about it. And I've witnessed two. It's about the worst thing ever.

donkeypunch · Aug 9, 2016

Airdough said: ↑

2 days later, Clowney lands on PUP, BOBs response " non-life threatening, just taking half a season off".
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Hush you. Youre gonna bring all the JD apologists out of their hibernating slumber.

Bobbythegreat · Aug 9, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Your daily Jadeveon Clowney update from Bill O'Brien: "I'm not concerned about [Clowney and Nick Martin missing... <a href="https://t.co/WpRPGN1BjD">https://t.co/WpRPGN1BjD</a></p>— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) <a href="https://twitter.com/sarahbarshop/status/763084940271431680">August 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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"I hear they are both dead already."

-Texans fans

conquistador#11 · Aug 9, 2016

i was sad tania!!! was leaving the texans, but if that's her replacement......great job.

Bobbythegreat · Aug 9, 2016

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i was sad tania!!! was leaving the texans, but if that's her replacement......great job.
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Yeah it looks like they traded up IMO.

Mr. Clutch · Aug 9, 2016

zeeshan2 said: ↑

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">How serious is the Houston heat? Jeff Allen said on the radio he lost 13 pounds today. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/763051686071902208">August 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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I was curious if it was hot and didn't feel like going outside.

Good to know.

Nimo · Aug 9, 2016

conquistador#11 said: ↑

i was sad tania!!! was leaving the texans, but if that's her replacement......great job.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Excited to announce that today is my first day as the Texans reporter for ESPN's NFL Nation. Thrilled to join such a great team!</p>— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) <a href="https://twitter.com/sarahbarshop/status/761921443210801153">August 6, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Houstunna · Aug 9, 2016

Clowney misses practice/games like Brewer misses 3's.

Hope this guy gets on track, but wouldn't bet on it.

Bobbythegreat · Aug 9, 2016

Just a reminder of how much worse things could be.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Broncos will start Mark Sanchez in preseason opener with Trevor Siemian scheduled to play 2nd quarter and Paxton Lynch 2nd half.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/763100806627426304">August 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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zeeshan2 · Aug 9, 2016

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i was sad tania!!! was leaving the texans, but if that's her replacement......great job.
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She's already better than Tania; Tania went to go work as a reporter for the lakers. Poor lakers

Chilly_Pete · Aug 9, 2016

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rookie RB Tyler Ervin turning heads in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> camp. Added dimension of speed on kickoffs, third down.</p>— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gil_Brandt/status/763040875077181441">August 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Good to hear some positive things about him. Had started to worry when there had been very little mention of him so far in training camp.

zeeshan2 · Aug 9, 2016

John Harris observations from today:

1. Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins may have been inspired by a particular visitor today (Randy Moss) at practice. Perhaps it was that or he just did what he always does with one of his patented one hand grabs during one-on-ones. In typical Hop fashion, he made another one (DJ Khaled reference) on the sideline right in front of the cameras. I was on the radio at the time, so after I got to a break and walked over, my man Gray Moore called me over and showed me the shot in his camera. Wow.

2. He wasn’t done either. I think I wrote down his name and “great catch” in my notebook about three or four times. He snatched a few out of the air well away from his body. He made one handers look easy. He just did what he normally does and did it as well as it could be done.

3. Tight end Stephen Anderson had another solid day. One catch he made during the two-minute situation caused the crowd on hand to cheer as loudly as it did all day long. He was about 20-25 yards downfield in the middle of the field when the throw from Brock Osweiler was about to zip past him. Anderson leapt, twisted a bit and snatched the rock out of the air for a big gain.

4. The biggest thing, though, that I’ve seen with Anderson is his ability to get open. He does little things to get open on a regular basis and that allows him to get separation nearly immediately, especially in man coverage or in one-on-one situations.

5. But, it’s about Anderson’s hands. He made a back shoulder catch for a first down earlier in one-on-ones that he made look easy. Now, in the run game, he got bounced around a little bit at the line of scrimmage, but his receiving skills more than make up for his lack of dominant blocking skills.

6. Another tight end getting more open than ever before was C.J. Fiedorowicz. He told Marc Vandermeer, the Voice of the Texans, that the coaching staff told him that it wanted C.J. to have at least 40 catches this year. He looks more determined than ever to make that happen and he’s getting open more consistently.

7. Receiver Jaelen Strong toe-tapped a catch on the sideline during one-on-ones that was brilliant footwork.

8. Running back Akeem Hunt put a move on a linebacker or safety (I don’t recall which and you’ll see why in a second) that I’ve never seen before in my life. He started to circle to the middle of the field and then appeared to pivot out back to the flat. But, in one smooth motion, he whirled back to the middle and left his defender in the dust. I was mesmerized by the move so I can’t tell you who was covering him but that move was SICK.

9. During team drills, Lamar Miller ran the first play out the back door for a huge gain. His vision to see the cut on the backside was on point and he then flashed the burst to get through the hole and out the backdoor for a big run. Excellent cut and run, to say the least.

10. Unfortunately, the offense got stuck in neutral at that point and rolled backwards a bit. After a drill reset, the offense got going again and the man that answered…

11. ...was Will Fuller. Brock Osweiler took five steps and launched downfield for the rookie from Notre Dame. Fuller made a beautiful catch and that really shook the offense out of its malaise.

12. People ask me all the time about what’s the impact of a player of Fuller’s skillset. I wrote down the word “eraser” in my notebook. The first four plays needed to be erased, minus Miller’s run on the first play, and Fuller took care of that. He made a nifty catch and away you go! With a guy with that speed, an offense/offensive coordinator can try to right the ship with one big play down the field. That’s what Fuller showed today on that particular catch.

13. Fuller also had a catch in far corner right in front of us in the north end zone. He’s made so much progress and is gaining the trust of Osweiler each and every play and rep.

14. During the two-minute drill later in practice, both the ones and twos produced field goals, which I can’t remember the last time that happened. Anderson’s twisting catch helped the ones get in position for a short field goal, but when the twos bogged down a bit, K Kai’mi Fairbairn took care of business with a 55-yard field goal, a bomb with room to spare.

15. Outside linebacker Gerald Rivers isn’t a guy I’ve mentioned much in observations, but I watched him a bit closer during pass rush one-on-ones today. He definitely had some success and that’s one strong dude. He used the stab or long arm move to get to the quarterback on one rep. He had another quality rush later in the drill because I have written down “improved as a pass rusher.”

16. Another outside guy that has improved year over year is Tony Washington. He rushed from the inside on one play and he completely whipped one of the interior linemen. I’m not sure that the guard got his hands on Washington at all. Overall, though, he’s been so much more violent and physical and his ability to get to the quarterback has seriously improved.

17. Safety Antonio Allen had a pass break up during seven-on-seven against tight end Anthony Denham. The Texans tight end has seen his share of targets, but Allen got in his hip pocket and made one of his better plays in camp.

18. The leader in the back Andre Hal couldn’t hang on to an interception opportunity at the goal line. If Hal had DeAndre Hopkins’ hands, he’d end the season with 35 interceptions or thereabouts because Hal can get to the ball better than most young safeties I’ve seen.

19. The last three seven-on-seven reps inside the ten-yard line were all touchdowns. Quarterback Tom Savage threw a dart to Keith Mumphery for one and to Anthony Denham for another. The last one was a dirt diver from Brandon Weeden to Wendall Williams that Williams had to scoop off the turf inches from hitting the ground.

20. The day wouldn’t be complete without at least one pass break up from cornerback A.J. Bouye. As would be expected, he had one in the end zone right at the end of team drills.

21. During the two minute situation, Tom Savage showed how much more comfortable he is in that situation. He’s always a pretty chill and easy going guy on and off the field, but even more so in camp this summer. After completing a second down pass short of the first down, with the clock moving, he rushed the team to the line of scrimmage, calmed everyone down, snapped the ball and threw a laser shot to Keith Mumphery on the sidleline for 15-20 yards and a first down.

22. One thing that’s been noticeable the more that the Texans work on situations is how comfortable Brock Osweiler is during those drills. He seems to thrive in any highly competitive situation on a daily basis. He wasn’t totally pleased with his two minute drill performance earlier in practice, but I’m not sure why. He led the team to a short field goal attempt right at the gun. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, he seems to thrive under pressure and loves it when the lights go on.
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http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/22-observations-from-Tuesday-at-TexansCamp/00a6723b-5cb5-4d0d-914d-d43ea0b33958

Bobbythegreat · Aug 9, 2016

Another blow to the Pats, I doubt he'll be back before we play them.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich tore his triceps in Tuesday’s practice with Saints, per <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeReiss">@MikeReiss</a>. Uncertain how long Ninkovich will be out.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/763128366350344192">August 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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MystikArkitect · Aug 9, 2016

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Just a reminder of how much worse things could be.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Broncos will start Mark Sanchez in preseason opener with Trevor Siemian scheduled to play 2nd quarter and Paxton Lynch 2nd half.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/763100806627426304">August 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Looks like we essentially traded our QB by committee problem to the Broncos in exchange for Brock.

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