^ David anderson is one of our most underrated players we have. He knows how to get open, catches everything, never gives up on a play, and always bounces back after taking a big hit. He is one of my favorites. Oh and now that conan is on at a more reasonable hour, the world will see how great of a dancer he is. ANd what was the one thing everyone said about Mario coming in? That he would quit on some plays? I've yet to see that, and he continues to make improvements in his game/moves. love this team. =)
Plus, from that 2006 draft, I'm convinced that Charles Spencer would have been an excellent Left Tackle had he not been injured so soon in his career.
That's crazy. If you watch any film, you see that Mario NEVER gives up on a play. Not even when he's constantly being double-teamed. LORD, can we just skip baseball season and get right to training camp?
Even more crazy when you consider the bust QB everybody was grabbing their ankles for gives up on entire seasons.
What's really amazing is that everyone thought Bush, Young, and Leinart (more-so in 2005) were thought of as can't-miss number one picks. Mario was quite the opposite. That was supposed to be a big-time draft class. Hard to believe that all three of them turned into marginal players at-best.
A-freaking-men! Bring on some Football!!! However, as much as I love talking some football I am just about sick of the past couple days hearing our sports radio stations so clogged up with discussion of the third-string QB of the Tennessee Titans.
Wow nice, love it when he gets love from the National media. He truly deserves it. Man, I can't wait till the season begins. I just sat through an hour of 2008 highlights from houstontexans.com. So pumped.
We released him before camp last year and he ended up in Jacksonville but didn't play. He was a big, strong man but he lost most of the muscle in his legs and couldn't stay in shape while he was recovering from the broken leg. Probably nothing he could do to help it.
that was a sick draft for the Texans. So many people wrote them of after the number one pick. But the number 1-5 pick were real nice if Spencer leg would have healed up.
didnt want to make a new thread, but madden 10' team ratings came out and the texans were rated 75.......ridiculous http://www.pastapadre.com/8834/madden-10-team-and-player-ratings#more-8834
Nice little read, Tony Dungy giving the Texans some love. ------------- When asked about the Jags prospects in the AFC South this season, Dungy said a few words about the Jags running game, head coach Jack Del Rio and the management changes, but then seemingly in the same breath and without an additional prompt he said: "The AFC South division is tougher than ever. I really think the Houston Texans are a little confidence piece away from becoming an elite team." Hmmm. So in other words: Jacksonville media member: "Coach Dungy, how do you think the Jags are going to do this year? Dungy: "I think the Texans are going to be pretty good." I bet the Jacksonville media loved hearing that on their home turf. All kidding aside, Dungy brings up a great point. Confidence is such a huge part of success in the NFL but it often gets overlooked. And if Dungy is saying that's all that's separating the Texans from being 'elite,' I'm all ears. Of course a team must have talent and good coaching first, but if those things are in place, all it takes is a little winning streak or a big road win over a divisional opponent to help develop the mindset that they are going to win every week. The Texans have never had that mindset. Their confidence has always been measured in terms of "lack of." It's tough to remain motivated when you're continually beaten down - by the opponent or by yourself. I've heard comments recently from players and media about the Texans strong finish last season (5-1 over their last six games) has given them greater confidence entering this season. That's all fine and good but they must have forgotten that sandwiched in the middle of that great season ending run last year was the perfect example of why the Texans have not achieved the level of confidence that Dungy is describing. Games like the loss at Oakland is an 'aw-sheet' that can wipe out a half-dozen attaboys. Call it lack of confidence or lack of mental toughness or whatever, the Texans will never get over the hump until they can consistently win 'those' games. I remember five days before the Raiders game asking Eric Winston how the Texans were going to guard against a let-down considering the team was coming off a big win over the Titans and, you know, it was one of "those games." He just kind of laughed. I guess he thought I was joking. When the talent and coaching is there (as Dungy must think is true of the Texans) all it takes is a little win streak to get that swagger going. With three of their first four games at home in 2009, the Texans have no excuse for a slow start. Let's just hope the defense is ready on Week 1. I'd hate to waste any games waiting for them to "gel." And let's hope the offense does a better job than the last time Rex Ryan visited Reliant. http://www.examiner.com/x-778-Houst...-elite-team?cid=exrss-Houston-Texans-Examiner
I like Dungy, but I would change that to: "The AFC South division is tougher than ever. I really think the Houston Texans are a non-injury-plagued season away from becoming an elite team" Let's just hope and pray that - FOR ONCE - this actually happens.
Uh oh. Now Daniels is skipping team practices. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/sports/6466951.html Daniels joins Robinson as Texans holdout By MEGAN MANFULL Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle June 9, 2009, 9:12PM Texans tight end Owen Daniels has become the second player to skip organized team activities this offseason because of a contract dispute with the franchise’s front office. Daniels’ agent, Alan Herman, said he and his client were told they would receive another offer over the weekend from the Texans. When no offer was made, Daniels decided to stop attending OTAs. Herman said he is unsure whether Daniels will participate in next week’s minicamp or training camp. “When it became apparent no progress was going to be made, Owen took the position that he wouldn’t volunteer his time anymore,” Herman said. “It’s the lack of progress that’s led to all of this. “It has been a frustrating course of trials and tribulations to get something done. We haven’t even gotten to the point of talking numbers that contemporary tight ends are getting. It’s frustrating we aren’t there. We are talking about things that happened years ago. I mean, many years ago.” Daniels, 26, who had participated in the first three weeks of OTAs, did not show up to the team’s voluntary workout Tuesday. Teams cannot make offseason OTAs mandatory. Daniels and cornerback Dunta Robinson are the only two players missing. Robinson is also upset about his contract situation. “Obviously we’re in the middle of negotiations,” said general manager Rick Smith. “He’s well within his rights not to be here. We wish he were working out like he had been, but we understand it. Every day he is out here he’s getting better. Things like this have a way of working themselves out.” Daniels, a fourth-round pick in 2006, is a restricted free agent. He has yet to sign the one-year, $2.7 million tender he was offered. His agents, Herman and Dave Butz, are working with the Texans on a long-term deal. Daniels (6-3, 247 pounds) has until Monday to accept the tender or the Texans could take it off the table. If he signs it, he would then be fined if he doesn’t attend next week’s mandatory minicamp. As long as Daniels doesn’t sign anything, he cannot be fined for skipping minicamp or training camp. “That would be a bad choice on their part,” Herman said of the Texans taking the tender offer off the table. “You have a guy who is not happy, and now that would cement him not wanting to come back at all. “I think his impression of the team has changed from being optimistic that this place was going to be where he would spend his future to now being significantly disappointed. And I don’t think that changes overnight.” Daniels, who has 10 career touchdown catches, has started every game the past two years. He had a career high in receptions (70) and yards (862) last season, averaging 12.3 yards per catch en route to his first Pro Bowl. “What’s important for us is that we are talking,” Smith said. “Owen is an important part of our team.” Coach Gary Kubiak split the repetitions in practice Tuesday between Joel Dreessen and rookies Anthony Hill and James Casey. He said the team must continue with the available players. “It’s a voluntary workout, and he’s made a decision not to be here,” Kubiak said. “If you’ve been in this league long enough, those things go on. It’s part of the business. But it doesn’t stop practice. We had a very good practice today. It doesn’t stop when we have to be ready for a game in the fall. We just have to get back to work. There were more reps for Joel, and Anthony and Casey, so those three guys got better today.”
why did we give orlovsky such a long contract if we were gonna look for a 3rd qb? i'm fine with rex being on the bench. i'd rather have 2 qb's with starter experience than a rookie or something... http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4251301
most teams keep 3 qbs. texans have just had the benefit with sage as backup. Getting grossman, at min, is a no brainer. It doesnt mean they aren't happy with orlovsky but why not have a little cheap insurance? personally i like orlovsky and think he has potential.
My bet is that the Texans keep two QBs on the regular squad, Schaub and Orlovsky/Grossman. The Texans will then have one QB on the practice squad, Alex Brink, like last year.
