Texans Training Camp 2023

ROXRAN · Aug 7, 2023

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You got to love that.. such a charismatic person and a real true leader- you can tell he's gonna do well -

ROXRAN · Aug 7, 2023

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That's probably the best news he could get with the circumstances
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It's actually good news I agree and to happen this early means he may possibly miss what maybe one game

zeeshan2 · Aug 7, 2023

Following practice, DeMeco Ryans told NFL Network’s Tom Pelisserro that CJ Stroud will be the starting quarterback for Thursday night’s preseason opener against the New England Patriots.

Although now that it has been made official, it’s been obvious throughout the last three practices that Stroud was going to be the guy.

He was running with ones again as anticipated to start Monday’s practice. Teams don’t give first-team reps to a guy and then not play him, especially during a game week.

The Texans really seemed to emphasize the run game during and early portion of 11-on-11.

Running back Devin Singletary got the first handoff today. While right tackle George Fant got the first reps with the ones with Tytus Howard sidelined to do a broken thumb/hand.

Dare Ogunbowale got first carry with second team unit with Davis Mills under center and Mike Boone got the first carry with Case Keenum running the third team.

CJ Stroud’s first pass in the team period was to Tank Dell, who ran an intermediate out-route. It was a really good catch he made while falling out of bounds gaining about 20 yards.

I watched the quarterbacks closely during individual drills today.

CJ’s ball comes out different, compared to Mills or Keenum. It has a little wobble to it more times than not and doesn’t have that tilt on intermediate to deep throws.

Mechanically he’s operating differently than Mills or the seasoned veteran Keenum. While he gets the ball out quickly, his mechanics are different, and it doesn’t appear that he’s really adept at shifting his weight yet. It could be something to keep an eye on. However, he’s making the right reads and decisions, is getting the ball to his receivers on time, and that’s what counts.

During the second round of 11-on-11, Stroud was nearly picked by linebacker Christian Harris who couldn’t hold on to ball after jumping out route. Harris has really been fun to watch this camp, he’s all over the place.

Wide receiver Jalen camp made some nice catches in the red zone from Davis Mills. Camp has been very consistent this training camp.

Second year offensive tackle Austin Deculus got some reps with the first team offense at right tackle today. He spelled and rotated with Tyler Beach for Fant in the latter stages of practice during a scrimmage period.

He looked good. Deculus made a great initial block at the line on a play action, but struggled to hold his block on the second level. It’s a timing and angle of attack thing that he’ll need to work on.

Cornerback Derek Stingley continued to flash. He made a nice play, batting a ball down on an out-route, intended for Robert Woods.

Woods lined up on the left side the very next play and got great separation from Steven Nelson to make a nice catch on an intermediate out-route.

Nico Collins made a couple of nice catches on some underneath crossing routes toward the end of practice.

Davis Mills didn’t take a single rep during the last 15-20 minutes of team period.
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zeeshan2 · Aug 7, 2023

The Texans worked some seven-on-seven at a time when they weren't doing DL/OL drills, so I could FINALLY watch in full. YAY!! The overall aspect I took out of the whole drill was how quick the QBs decision making was in the red zone. I don't know that the coaches told them to do whatever they're going to do QUICKLY and DECISIVELY, but that seemed to be the message. The QBs did NOT hold the ball long down in the low red zone, in particular, at all.

On the first rep, QB C.J. Stroud got heated up early. He hit former Buckeye Noah Brown between the eight and five for a catch down to the two yard line. Again, quick, decisive throws are NECESSARY in that area and C.J. was on it.

The next play was the same - a rope to TE Dalton Schultz for a similar gain. Quick. Effective.

Then, Stroud threw a fade route to Schultz who was covered by DB Shaquill Griffin. Shaq stayed in phase throughout the route and made that a tough throw. C.J. threw it high to avoid Griffin's potential pass breakup and overshot Schultz just a bit but in a spot where if Schultz didn't catch it, no one would. Still, quick and decisive, just a bit off the mark.

One asterisk play alert - on the next series of downs with Davis Mills under center, rookie LB Henry To'oTo'o had an outstanding breakup on a well thrown (again, quick and decisive) ball to TE Nick Vannett. I saw it happen right in front of me and then on the video board and I'm still not even sure how To'o To'o prevented the catch, but he did. PBU!

Mills threw a rocket laser shot to rookie WR Xavier Hutchinson on the glance route but it appeared as if DB Darius Phillips got a hand on it for a PBU…I think.

One of Stroud's best throws of the day was one that didn't result in a touchdown. He threw to the back corner of the end zone where only rookie WR Jared Wayne could make the grab. He did, but he was just out of bounds…allegedly. Both officials looked at one another and weren't quite sure. It would've been reviewed, I have a feeling. Regardless, it was one heck of a throw and catch by the two rookies.

On the next play, Davis Mills went to Wayne in the middle of the end zone wide open for a touchdown. Again, as I mentioned above, the focus seemed to be on QUICK and DECISIVE in the low red zone. That was a DART from Davis for the TD.

After that play, I heard someone on the defensive side of the ball, could've been players, could've been coaches, reminding the defense that they needed to COMMUNICATE! "Where's the communication, guys?" That's been a word that a lot of the defensive guys have discussed during this training camp. It's been paying off too, but in this seven-on-seven, the offense was having success against the defensive unit.

LB Neville Hewitt saved a touchdown with a pass breakup in the middle of the end zone. He wouldn't let TE Mason Schreck box him out and reached over to swat the ball away.

Then, QB Case Keenum hit me with a pass. Darn bully. Just kidding, but he couldn't connect with TE/FB Andrew Beck and the ball skimmed off the turf right into my leg. Appreciate it, Case!

The next couple of team periods featured a ton of runs until we got to situations. But, Stroud connected with Tank Dell on a two asterisk play just before that occurred. Stroud ripped one to Tank on the sideline on a deep out route. Just as Tank made the catch and turned up the field…THWACK! DB Jimmie Ward decided he'd seen enough and put the rookie on his wallet. I'm chuckling at the remembrance of seeing Tank hitting the deck after Ward, with no pads on, made his presence known.

Today's game situation drill - there was 2:30 on the clock, one time out and the game tied at ten. Stroud's first throw was nearly picked by LB Christian Harris. It was sort of a sign, in some sense, as the offense bogged down over that series of downs.
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zeeshan2 · Aug 7, 2023

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Davis Mills came in and took the team down the field, scoring a TD at the end of the drive with nearly no time on the clock. He hit Steven Sims to start the drill who stepped out of bounds in the process, giving the offense one more play before the two minute warning. That allowed the Texans to toss to Mike Boone for a first down on the next play before the two minute warning.

So, from a situational aspect, the Texans were able to run two plays, pick up 12-14 yards before hitting the two minute warning. That's a solid drive start for Mills and company.

Just after the two minute warning, as the defense jumped offsides, Mills threw to Steven Sims down the field who couldn't quite hang on for a big play. Then, Mills hit Tank on the deep out route right near me for a first down and Dell got out of bounds. With 1:48, the Texans smartly slowed the clock by running the ball to see if they could pop one.

As the clock eventually went under 20 seconds, Mills threw a direct shot at the pylon. It didn't look like it had much chance as it was right near me again. But, Jalen Camp burst in to make the catch…or did he? He held on but the official on the spot said he didn't have his feet in bounds. That would've gone to the booth upstairs for sure. No review? No TD, no worries.

Two plays later with 11 seconds in the half, Mills found Camp for real this time and a touchdown. That was a tremendous Mills drive all the way down the field for seven, leaving just seven seconds on the clock before the end of the half.

On the final team session, DB Derek Stingley Jr. made one heck of a PBU on an out route on the opposite side of the field.

One of the best plays of that period was a D'Angelo Ross pass breakup on Tank Dell. It was a great throw by QB Case Keenum and it looked like Tank had the catch. But, at the last second, Ross reached in and popped it out for an incompletion. That had great all-around written all over it.

Later in that drill, Stroud came back in and threw to WR Robert Woods on the sideline for a pretty completion. But, my heart was in my shoes before C.J. threw that pass. I was watching Will Anderson Jr. lined up over Laremy Tunsil. Will went with about the low-ridingest-low-rider rip move under Laremy I've seen. But, he was so low that he lost his balance and all I could see was Will's momentum carrying into Stroud's legs as he completed the pass. Somehow, Anderson landed and rolled out of harm's way and I breathed a sigh of relief. I found myself getting tense as I wrote that observation. My goodness.

The last play of the day was one of the most physically impressive plays I've seen from Stroud and WR Nico Collins. Stroud was forced to scramble to his right but he kept his eyes downfield. Sprinting to his right, he saw Collins and threw back across his body to the middle of the field. Immediately, I was like "NO!" but he had that throw on a ROPE! Nico reached out with one hand and slowed it with his big right paw and then corralled it into his body for a tremendous catch. I mean, WHAT? That was impressive all the way around.
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Fantasma Negro · Aug 7, 2023

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Here's the throw

Fulgore · Aug 8, 2023

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Here's the throw

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Elite accuracy on display

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cmoak1982 · Aug 8, 2023

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Great throw, but that wasn’t good coverage either

tmacfor35 · Aug 8, 2023

Cj's best day yet today. Dj Bien who is very critical/fair of play was actually handing out some glowing reviews.

Saw some sick throws today while in a tough pocket.

cmoak1982 · Aug 8, 2023

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Cj's best day yet today. Dj Bien who is very critical/fair of play was actually handing out some glowing reviews.

Saw some sick throws today while in a tough pocket.
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He had a good day but DJ isn’t critical of Stroud at all.

Fulgore · Aug 8, 2023

Might have to send Lovie a thank you card

tmacfor35 · Aug 8, 2023

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Might have to send Lovie a thank you card
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Whats funny is that the tune of Lovie's Texans tenure could be seen as a good one for going for the win in week 17.... Insane

mario_v · Aug 8, 2023

Just curious, how has Bryce Young looked in training camp so far?

It seems like Stroud is getting better every day but I haven’t found any interesting tweets or Reddit posts on Young.

Buck Turgidson · Aug 8, 2023

mario_v said: ↑

Just curious, how has Bryce Young looked in training camp so far?

It seems like Stroud is getting better every day but I haven’t found any interesting tweets or Reddit posts on Young.
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Hard to give updates on what you can't see

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