2016 HOUSTON TEXANS TRAINING CAMP THREAD

Angkor Wat · Aug 16, 2016

hahaha

hey guys, just wanted to let everyone know I will apologize for being a dick after practice. hope you can make it.

Bobbythegreat · Aug 16, 2016

Why can't he just apologize with retirement?

Mr. Clutch · Aug 16, 2016

But what if Clowney actually does get injured tomorrow?

zeeshan2 · Aug 16, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Day Ten of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> Camp: The Rundown. Blue, XSF and Clowney Returns and nothing has changed. <a href="https://t.co/MFuKXzeSIU">https://t.co/MFuKXzeSIU</a> <a href="https://t.co/LjE26MVDlI">pic.twitter.com/LjE26MVDlI</a></p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/765731650730729474">August 17, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Points of Emphasis

It was no surprise to see the Texans open up practice focusing on tackling and ball security in one drill. Remember, the Texans missed 15 tackles (by our count) in the first half alone during the preseason opener. There was a concentrated effort by the defensive coaches to make sure it was right today. Also, there were plenty of back shoulder fades thrown to all the skill positions from the quarterbacks. Brock Osweiler, during the preseason game, missed DeAndre Hopkins with what was supposed to be a back shoulder throw and the pass ended up closer to the defender, who ended up breaking the pass. It is clear these were points of emphasis for both sides of the ball and the team went to work on these issues in a hurry.

Offensive Line Update

The Texans half line drills are always interesting to watch and it is more about run fits and playing aggressively in the trenches. Xavier Su'a-Filo was an early winner for the offensive line, pushing the defensive line off scrimmage. It was easy to tell where Su’a-Filo was at because that is where most of the noise is coming from, with him making the shoulder pads pop by playing physically.
Center Nick Martin returned and was right back with the team’s top offensive unit, snapping the ball for Osweiler. Martin looked spy and was blocking at high level with no visible signs of his back being an issue. There was even a time where he fell to the ground and hopped back up with no problem, which is a plus given the back issue he was nursing. Getting Martin much need reps this week is important with him penciled in to start at center.

Jadeveon Clowney Returns

The return of Jadeveon Clowney was much like when he arrived for the start of camp - he put on a show. He was only supposed to do individual work today but Clowney took it upon himself to participate in the team portion of practice. He wanted to do more and was not interested in being limited on the field. He was bull rushing off the edge and pushing offensive tackles into quarterbacks, throwing lanes. He pulled a swim move going inside and planted to get back outside, forcing Tom Savage to get rid of the ball early. During one-on-ones, he played violent with his hands and it was an overall positive day. This is how Clowney has worked since the opening of camp, with purpose, and he has easily been one of the top defenders on the field. Today was no different. His best look of the day is when he tracked down Akeem Hunt from the back side of the the formation all the way across field to end the play. These are plays Clowney constantly and consistently has made in practice this season.

Fuller Has A Solid Day, Again

Will Fuller V continues to get comfortable with his role on the offense and the most impressive thing he accomplished today was one of the catches he made from the arm of Osweiler. While running his route down field with a safety and cornerback underneath him, Fuller looked inside for the pass form Osweiler, but the ball was thrown to his back shoulder. As the ball was in flight, Fuller was able to track the ball somehow and flip his ahead around last minute, snagging the pass in front of the oncoming safety. It was enough to get a stunned reaction from his teammates, who went and congratulated Fuller on his impressive catch. Add in some strong routes across the middle and it is clear that Fuller is catching the ball with much more ease than he did when he arrived during rookie mini-camp.

Not Going Away

Josh Lenz and Keith Mumphery will not go away on the practice field and they continue to make solid catches. Lenz runs good routes and gives open targets for quarterback throwing him the ball. Even though he dropped one today, he went right back to work after that. He is very solid across the middle and does such a good job of running after the catch. As for Mumphery, he continues to plug away as a wide receiver. He worked the seam today and caught a nice pass from Tom Savage over the linebackers on the way to the end zone. Both Lenz and Mumphery are pushing for a roster spot and, with not much settled on the back end of the wide receiver group, there is an outside chance for the duo.
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Mr. Clutch · Aug 16, 2016

How did osweiler look?

Two Sandwiches · Aug 17, 2016

I hope Clowney (and all his teammates) snub McClain for a couple weeks.

Fantasma Negro · Aug 17, 2016

EddieWasSnubbed said: ↑

I hope Clowney (and all his teammates) snub McClain for a couple weeks.
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Me too, that was completely disrespectful. I have seen behavior like that from a team beat writer no less. Shameful

Fantasma Negro · Aug 17, 2016

Patman87 said: ↑

Me too, that was completely disrespectful. I hav never seen behavior like that from a team beat writer no less. Shameful
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Fixed

HR Dept · Aug 17, 2016

I like Josh Lenz. I wouldn't mind seeing him make the team as a sixth receiver/special teams guy.

ipaman · Aug 17, 2016

HR Dept said: ↑

I like Josh Lenz. I wouldn't mind seeing him make the team as a sixth receiver/special teams guy.
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Same, one of those guys who seems to make something happen. But he was undrafted and has bounced around quite a bit. Can all of those teams be wrong?

Commodore · Aug 17, 2016

pretty telling that they brought in a DE off the street, must see it as weakest position

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans">@HoustonTexans</a> signed free agent DE Alex Carrington and waived-injured FB Soma Vainuku. Carrington will wear #61.</p>— Texans PR (@TexansPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/TexansPR/status/765643789075681281">August 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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donkeypunch · Aug 17, 2016

ipaman said: ↑

Same, one of those guys who seems to make something happen. But he was undrafted and has bounced around quite a bit. Can all of those teams be wrong?
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A lot were with Hassan Whiteside, Murrney included.

chenjy9 · Aug 17, 2016

ipaman said: ↑

Same, one of those guys who seems to make something happen. But he was undrafted and has bounced around quite a bit. Can all of those teams be wrong?
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My opinion has always been "As long as you have talent, anything can happen."

Bobbythegreat · Aug 17, 2016

Commodore said: ↑

pretty telling that they brought in a DE off the street, must see it as weakest position

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans">@HoustonTexans</a> signed free agent DE Alex Carrington and waived-injured FB Soma Vainuku. Carrington will wear #61.</p>— Texans PR (@TexansPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/TexansPR/status/765643789075681281">August 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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It kind of is a pretty weak spot with Crick gone and Watt out. From what I've heard Still hasn't been killing it so who do you have at DE? Covington should be solid, but then.....Jeoffrey Pagan? Brandon Dunn? Joel Heath?

It's a spot that needs help to say the least.

Mr. Clutch · Aug 17, 2016

Commodore said: ↑

pretty telling that they brought in a DE off the street, must see it as weakest position

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans">@HoustonTexans</a> signed free agent DE Alex Carrington and waived-injured FB Soma Vainuku. Carrington will wear #61.</p>— Texans PR (@TexansPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/TexansPR/status/765643789075681281">August 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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It was a need when Crick left.

ipaman · Aug 17, 2016

Mr. Clutch said: ↑

It was a need when Crick left.
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We should try and trade with Miami, they are loaded at the position. Maybe try and grab Chris McCain. I think Miami needs a CB so maybe Bouye would be enough?

rezdawg · Aug 17, 2016

Mr. Clutch said: ↑

It was a need when Crick left.
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It was even a need when Crick was here.

zeeshan2 · Aug 17, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"I gotta do what they want me to do...."WATCH or READ: Jadeveon Clowney after <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/texans?src=hash">#texans</a> practice today. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/abc13sports?src=hash">#abc13sports</a> <a href="https://t.co/FtnZAbg94r">pic.twitter.com/FtnZAbg94r</a></p>— David Nuño (@DavidNunoABC13) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidNunoABC13/status/765944713505415168">August 17, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I have said it before Clowney’s progression reminds me of Mercilus’. Both took care of being dominant in the run game first.</p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/766037890132422656">August 17, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Clowney was one of their best run defenders last season. There is a reason they were so good vs. the run last year. Clowney a big reason.</p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/766038239287193600">August 17, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I will be critical when needed, yes Clowney needs to put together 16 games. Most forget he played 13 off microfracture where most do not.</p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/766039205801697280">August 17, 2016</a></blockquote>
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zeeshan2 · Aug 17, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Very high praise for Will Fuller from the Texans' website. Not a surprise for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> fans (h/t <a href="https://twitter.com/manor98ND">@manor98ND</a>) <a href="https://t.co/d0klSoF9o9">pic.twitter.com/d0klSoF9o9</a></p>— Jamie Uyeyama (@jamieuyeyama) <a href="https://twitter.com/jamieuyeyama/status/765230484552945664">August 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Will Fuller looked like <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> clear No. 2 WR. Well ahead of JStrong. May be tough to predict but Fuller will have some big games this yr.</p>— Evan Silva (@evansilva) <a href="https://twitter.com/evansilva/status/765169081271984128">August 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It is early, but I've always thought part of Derrick Henry's eval was nitpicked.<br><br>Will Fuller too. <a href="https://t.co/2yYHYFUE6t">https://t.co/2yYHYFUE6t</a></p>— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshNorris/status/766056663791132672">August 17, 2016</a></blockquote>
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zeeshan2 · Aug 17, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Get an inside look into the elite footwork drills that <a href="https://twitter.com/BraxtonMiller5">@BraxtonMiller5</a> used this past offseason. <a href="https://t.co/Cm4exwU3I6">https://t.co/Cm4exwU3I6</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SayICant?src=hash">#SayICant</a></p>— STACK (@STACKMedia) <a href="https://twitter.com/STACKMedia/status/766021097682706432">August 17, 2016</a></blockquote>
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