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Wali Rainer - LB -


The Texans are interested in former Lions LB Wali Rainer.
The eight-year veteran spent three seasons with Detroit. Apr. 4

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Eric Moulds - WR - Texans


Texans acquired Eric Moulds:D from the Bills in exchange for a 2006 second-day draft pick.
Houston signed Moulds for a reasonable four years and $14 million, including a $5 million signing bonus. It's uncertain whether a fourth or fifth-round pick will change hands. Moulds' 2005 numbers have a good chance to rebound with Gary Kubiak remaking the Houston offense. He will face single coverage playing opposite Andre Johnson for a much-improved pass attack. Apr. 4

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Andre Johnson - WR - Texans


Andre Johnson should benefit from the acquisition of Eric Moulds.
AJ hit the jackpot this off-season with the additions of coach Gary Kubiak and Moulds. Johnson has endured very weak No. 2 receivers (Corey Bradford and Jabar Gaffney) as teammates throughout his three-year career. Apr. 4

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Jake Schifino - WR - Texans


Texans signed WR Jake Schifino.
The former Titan was out of the league in 2005 because of hamstring injuries. He will battle for a reserve/special teams spot. Apr. 4

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Eric Moulds - WR - Texans


WR Eric Moulds was dealt to the Texans for a fifth-round pick.
It was originally unknown what round pick had changed hands. Buffalo gets the first pick in the fifth round. Apr. 5

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Eric Moulds - WR - Texans


Texans acquired Eric Moulds:D from the Bills in exchange for a 2006 second-day draft pick.
Houston signed Moulds for a reasonable four years and $14 million, including a $5 million signing bonus. It's uncertain whether a fourth or fifth-round pick will change hands. Moulds' 2005 numbers have a good chance to rebound with Gary Kubiak remaking the Houston offense. He will face single coverage playing opposite Andre Johnson for a much-improved pass attack. Apr. 4
Yes we finally get an experienced WR to help AJ become better and he makes the team better giving Carr another weapon.

[Daniel Agnew]

Man looks like Kubiak is giving the Texans something they have never had(a guy making smart personnel decisions).

[TexasRed6x]

Man looks like Kubiak is giving the Texans something they have never had(a guy making smart personnel decisions).
Yeah and I like the way he is putting a winning team together lets just hope they can keep it that way and maybe casserly can keep his job.

[Daniel Agnew]

Yeah and I like the way he is putting a winning team together lets just hope they can keep it that way and maybe casserly can keep his job.

Now like Dallas, they need to get a handle on the O-Line.

[TexasRed6x]

Now like Dallas, they need to get a handle on the O-Line.
Yeah that is true.

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Reggie Bush - RB - Player


Reggie Bush will spend Thursday in Houston meeting with the Texans and checking out the town.
The Texans say they are only considering Bush and Vince Young for the top pick of the Draft, but the decision should already be made. Young will visit and work out on Friday. Apr. 6

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HOUSTON TEXANS 2006 SEASON SCHEDULE


PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Sun., Sept. 10 (FOX) Noon

@ Indianapolis Colts Sun., Sept. 17 (CBS) Noon

WASHINGTON REDSKINS Sun., Sept. 24 (FOX) Noon

MIAMI DOLPHINS Sun., Oct. 1 (CBS) Noon
BYE Sun., Oct. 8

@ Dallas Cowboys Sun., Oct. 15 (CBS) Noon

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Sun., Oct. 22 (CBS) Noon

@ Tennessee Titans Sun., Oct. 29 (CBS) Noon

@ New York Giants Sun., Nov. 5 (CBS) Noon

@ Jacksonville Jaguars Sun., Nov. 12 (CBS) Noon

BUFFALO BILLS Sun., Nov. 19 (CBS) Noon

@ New York Jets Sun., Nov. 26 (CBS) Noon

@ Oakland Raiders Sun., Dec. 3 (CBS) 3:00 p.m.

TENNESSEE TITANS Sun., Dec. 10 (CBS) Noon

@ New England Patriots Sun., Dec. 17 (CBS) Noon

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS Sun., Dec. 24 (CBS) Noon

CLEVELAND BROWNS Sun. Dec. 31 (CBS) Noon

[Dawg Fan]

Thats an extremely brutal schedule considering the Texans had the worst record last season :mad:

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I have to admit it looks pretty hefty, especially the start!

[hoo2ers]

1 home game in a 6 week stretch would be brutal for any team.

[HUM398]

Im excited for the 2006 texan season. The schedule looks tough, but we have a strong core of WR and 99% likely to have Reggie bush in the back field. Defensive Nightmare.

[TexasRed6x]

Im excited for the 2006 texan season. The schedule looks tough, but we have a strong core of WR and 99% likely to have Reggie bush in the back field. Defensive Nightmare.
Yeah Reggie Bush will give our offense a huge upgrade when he finally starts.

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Reggie will be the starter if drafted. Right from the start....

[TexasRed6x]

Reggie will be the starter if drafted. Right from the start....
God I hope so because Davis has been injured alot lately and I am looking forward to Bush being here.

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Eric Moulds - WR - Texans


Texans acquired Eric Moulds:D from the Bills in exchange for a 2006 second-day draft pick.
Houston signed Moulds for a reasonable four years and $14 million, including a $5 million signing bonus. It's uncertain whether a fourth or fifth-round pick will change hands. Moulds' 2005 numbers have a good chance to rebound with Gary Kubiak remaking the Houston offense. He will face single coverage playing opposite Andre Johnson for a much-improved pass attack. Apr. 4

This is a good pick up for them....can't wait till Week 3!

[Dawg Fan]

They better get an offensive line or Bush won't do much.

[TexasRed6x]

They better get an offensive line or Bush won't do much.
That is why i would draft Bush first and then focus on the O-Line IMO.

[Reaganrattler07]

They better get an offensive line or Bush won't do much.

Exactly....i'm surprised they didn't go after it more extensively like cleveland did....

[TexasRed6x]

Exactly....i'm surprised they didn't go after it more extensively like cleveland did....
Yeah we were not active at all except the acquisition of Eric Moulds and that is about it.

[Reaganrattler07]

Yeah we were not active at all except the acquisition of Eric Moulds and that is about it.

I would've like to have seen them go after a few more lineman than they have...maybe Kubiak wants to draft some....or work with what he already has.

[TexasRed6x]

I would've like to have seen them go after a few more lineman than they have...maybe Kubiak wants to draft some....or work with what he already has.
I don't think this is going to happen but it could I want them to draft bush with the first pick and then try to get at least 2 good lineman without trading bush(because i know that if they want to get decent linemen they will have to trade bush and I will be really pissed if they did that).

[AZTiger]

Yeah we were not active at all except the acquisition of Eric Moulds and that is about it.

you're crazy

all the big OL FA's this year were extremely overpaid. Scheme and coaching will make the current OL group leaps and bounds better than previous years.

To say we werent active other than the Moulds acquisition is ridiculous. Not every team in the league signs big name players. This has been an outstanding FA period for Houston IMO

[TexasRed6x]

you're crazy

all the big OL FA's this year were extremely overpaid. Scheme and coaching will make the current OL group leaps and bounds better than previous years.

To say we werent active other than the Moulds acquisition is ridiculous. Not every team in the league signs big name players. This has been an outstanding FA period for Houston IMO
Yeah they managed also to get Kalu and Flanagan which are pretty good players.

[AZTiger]

Putzier and Weaver will also be big for us this season (I'm a big fan of Jeb)

[hoo2ers]

They better get an offensive line or Bush won't do much.
I agree somewhat Dawg, but I really don't think all the blame can be dropped on the OL for the problems last year. Due to some injuries and a lousy coaching scheme, the OL starters were moved around more than Bill Clinton at a Fund-Raiser Ball. There was absolutely no continuity or consistency thru the whole season. I think with most of the current OL roster and Coaching scheme, we will see great improvement this coming season. The Texans must add some depth to the OL though cause next seasons schedule will take it's toll.

[TexasRed6x]

Putzier and Weaver will also be big for us this season (I'm a big fan of Jeb)
Yeah Putzier can be a good TE but he wasn't used properly in Denver with Rod Smith and Lelie getting all the receptions.

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Jonathan Wells - RB - Texans


The Bills had RB Jonathan Wells in for a visit Tuesday.
Wells would probably compete with Shaud Williams for the No. 2 job.

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I am inside the locker room stay tuned in!!!!

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Mario Williams - DL - Player


The Texans are trying to start contract negotiations with DE Mario Williams.
Houston can negotiate with multiple players before settling on one. Williams has to be concerned that he is being used as leverage against Reggie Bush, although the Texans deny that. They also are trying to start negotiations with Williams.

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Reggie Bush - RB - CLG - Apr. 17 - 8:10 pm et

NFL Network's Adam Shefter reports there are "legitimate reasons" to believe the Texans will not draft Reggie Bush with the first pick of the NFL Draft.
Shefter cites multiple sources from inside and outside of Reggie Bush's camp that the Texans are more likely to draft Mario Williams or trade down. The Texans haven't approached Bush about a possible contract and key members of the organization didn't meet Bush when he was in town. This could be your typical pre-draft smokescreen, but Shefter was adamant this wasn't the case. Need-wise, it makes plenty of sense. Apr. 17 - 8:10 pm et

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Jonathan Wells - RB - Texans


The Bills had RB Jonathan Wells in for a visit Tuesday.
Wells would probably compete with Shaud Williams for the No. 2 job.
If the Texans draft Bush, Wells could possibly be the odd man out.

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Antowain Smith - RB


The Texans are reportedly close to signing free agent RB Antowain Smith.
Smith rushed for 659 yards with New Orleans last season. The Texans view him as a short-yardage back. Domanick Davis, Vernand Morency, and fifth-rounder Wali Lundy are currently the only backs on Houston's roster. May. 6

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Antowain Smith - RB - Texans


RB Antowain Smith's contract is for one year, $750,000.
Smith could emerge as the Texans goal-line back next season. May. 9

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The Texans have reportedly decided to part ways with GM Charley Casserly.
It's uncertain whether the Texans will call the move a firing or resignation. Casserly, who became the team's GM two years before their first game, will reportedly be replaced by someone without final personnel say. May. 9

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The Texans have reportedly decided to part ways with GM Charley Casserly.
It's uncertain whether the Texans will call the move a firing or resignation. Casserly, who became the team's GM two years before their first game, will reportedly be replaced by someone without final personnel say. May. 9
Is this actually true SVite? I haven't seen this on ESPN or NFL.com.

[ThEgReAtOnE]

That's great Houston...now the greatest addition to the program - this offseason - is a 33 year-old receiver, 34 year-old rb and a ("first round draft pick") defensive player no one really knew about until the end of his senior season.

I guess the concept of rebuilding didn't truly cross their minds. Or perhaps they want to start a retirement community called the "Should Be Retired Foundation"...or the "What-Not-To-Do-When-Selecting-In-The-First-Round-Of-The-NFL-Draft-Club".

[dada]

Is this actually true SVite? I haven't seen this on ESPN or NFL.com.
Yes it's true and it not new news...almost everyone in Houston KNEW he was leaving before the draft even started. He is taking a job with the Raiders...wich made the pick that much more fishy. Why would you let him make decsions for the team and you KNEW he was leaving??? Maybe he passed on Young hoping that he would drop and The Radiers picked him up...and if not....oh well....he dosent have to deal with the angry Houston fans anyway.

[Bootsdaddy]

Yes it's true and it not new news...almost everyone in Houston KNEW he was leaving before the draft even started. He is taking a job with the Raiders...wich made the pick that much more fishy. Why would you let him make decsions for the team and you KNEW he was leaving??? Maybe he passed on Young hoping that he would drop and The Radiers picked him up...and if not....oh well....he dosent have to deal with the angry Houston fans anyway.

I have not seen one story about him going to the Raiders but i have seen multiple write-ups on him taking Art Shell's old job with the League office. Methinks you are confused on this one.

[dada]

I have not seen one story about him going to the Raiders but i have seen multiple write-ups on him taking Art Shell's old job with the League office. Methinks you are confused on this one.
I heard it on the Radio about the Raiders...could have been wrong.

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Domanick Davis - RB - Texans


Domanick Davis is just now starting to run after offseason knee surgery.
they don't want me to run too much and aggravate it all over again. So we're just taking our time with it and being careful about the whole situation," Davis said. The injury-prone back could be ready for June minicamps. May. 19

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Vernand Morency - RB - Texans


Texans coach Gary Kubiak believes Vernand Morency is a poor fit for the team's one-cut running style.
"He's more of a shifty-type runner, and that's not what we want him to do," Kubiak said of Morency. "We tell them they get one cut and then they have to get the ball downfield." The Houston Chronicle says Morency is competing for the No. 3 running back job, not the backup job. May. 19

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Antowain Smith - RB - Texans


Antowain Smith is the early favorite for Houston's backup job.
It appears Vernand Morency will battle Wali Lundy for the No. 3 job. He would be backing up an injury-prone starter on a run-heavy team. May. 19

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The Texans will talk to Denver assistant GM Rick Smith about their vacant general manager's decision.
The Broncos could possibly block the move because Houston's job isn't expected to have "final say" power. But the fact he's interviewing means he's been given permission and is probably the favorite to re-team with Gary Kubiak. May. 19

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Dave Ragone - QB - Texans


Texans waived QB Dave Ragone.
Proving once again that NFL Europe is now utterly useless in terms of player development. Ragone and Rohan Davey have won the last two NFL Europe MVP awards and neither can hold down a No. 3 quarterback job in the NFL. May. 19

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Jason Babin - LB - Texans


Jason Babin and Antwan Peek are competing to start at right defensive end.
Babin has converted back to his college position after playing outside linebacker in Houston's old 3-4. Anthony Weaver, Robaire Smith, and Seth Payne are rotating at tackle.

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Dunta Robinson - DB - Texans


CB Dunta Robinson has been returning punts in Texans OTAs.
Philip Buchanon is likely to be the team's top returner as long as Jerome Mathis is injured.

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Barrett Green - LB - Texans


Texans signed LB Barrett Green, formerly of the Giants, to a one-year, $585,000 contract.
The Texans already had Kailee Wong, Sam Cowart, Wali Rainer, Morlon Greenwood, and DaShon Polk, all of whom have starting experience. They also used a second-round pick on DeMeco Ryans in the draft. Green will provide depth, but has an uphill battle for playing time.

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Charlie Anderson - LB - Texans


Texans LB Charlie Anderson sprained his knee.
Mostly a special teamer, the Texans haven't set a timetable for Anderson' return. May. 25

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Nick Luchey


HoustonTexans.com reports FB Nick Luchey worked out for the Texans Thursday.
Houston wants an experienced fullback to team with Jameel Cook. Luchey was with the Bengals last season.

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Travis Johnson - DL - Texans


Texans coaches are questioning DT Travis Johnson's work ethic.
Last year's first-round pick is moving back to defensive tackle, but the transition hasn't been smooth. Johnson is buried on the depth chart. "A lot of times guys go, 'Hey, come on; it's May. We have no pads," defensive line coach Bob Karmelowicz said. "They give you a list of reasons why they shouldn't do anything hard." May. 26

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Mario Williams - DL - Texans


Texans DE Mario Williams' contract included no signing bonus.
The guaranteed money in the contract is initially $21.75 million, and then jumps to $26.5 million. The basic value of the deal could jump from $54 million to $62.1 million with incentives. The lack of a signing bonus is growing trend for rookies as teams massage the cap, but guarantee more future salary. May. 26

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Kailee Wong - LB - Texans


NFL Network's Adam Shefter reports LB Kailee Wong could be a June first salary cap cut.
Wong was productive under Dom Capers, but may not fit Houston's new defense and is struggling with a knee injury.

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Chris Doering - WR - Texans


Texans waived WR Chris Doering.
The former Florida star is a ten-year veteran of the NFL but hasn't caught a pass since 2003. Houston needed to make room for their wealth of linebackers. May. 27

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Patrick Hape - TE - Texans


Texans signed TE Patrick Hape.
He played for Texans coach Gary Kubiak when they were in Denver. He'll try to win a No. 3 tight end role

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Jerome Mathis - WR - Texans


Texans Pro Bowl return specialist Jerome Mathis will likely miss the start of the 2006 season because of a stress fracture in his foot.
He will undergo surgery on Friday. Mathis was involved in a motorcycle accident in March, but had been back to practice in the meantime. He will be off his feet completly for eight weeks. WR Jake Schifino and rookie RB Wali Lundy are candidates to help on returns.

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Travis Johnson - DL - Texans


Texans DT Travis Johnson (calf) had to be helped off the field at practice Wednesday.
It's uncertain how serious the injury is. Johnson, last year's first-rounder, looks like a reserve at tackle this season in Houston.

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Jerome Mathis - WR - Texans


The Texans hope WR/KR Jerome Mathis (foot) can return to the lineup in time for Week 5 or Week 6.
The Texans may consider placing Mathis on the Physically-Unable-To-Perform (PUP) list to start the season. Mathis had an outside chance at being Houston's third receiver, but that role should go to Kevin Walter or Derick Armstrong now. Jun. 1

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Texans Defense - TM - Texans


The Texans have set up a second interview with Denver Broncos assistant general manager Rick Smith to be their GM.
No other second interviews have been set up. Smith worked with Gary Kubiak in Denver. Jun. 1

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Lamar Gordon - RB -


Scout.com reports the Texans plan to try out Lamar Gordon.
Gordon, the former Ram, Dolphin, and Eagle, could help on returns and as a reserve tailback. We're a little surprised Houston doesn't entertain bringing Jonathan Wells back. Jun. 1

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Jamel White - RB -


Former Raven Jamel White tried out for the Texans recently.
Houston appears intent on signing another running back. Trading for Michael Bennett remains an option. Jun. 1

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Travis Johnson - DL - Texans


Texans DT Travis Johnson is expected to miss two weeks with a strained calf muscle.
Johnson was struggling to find a place on the Texans before this injury. It's unclear whether he'll practice at all before training camp. Jun. 1

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Mario Williams - DL - Texans


The Texans may use Mario Williams on the inside in nickel situations.
Anthony Weaver, Williams, Jason Babin, and Robaire Smith all having some position flexibility, the Texans can get creative with their pass rush.

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Morlon Greenwood - LB - Texans


The Texans reportedly dangled LB Morlon Greenwood in offseason trade talks.
Greenwood is the Texans most proven linebacker, but Houston has stocked up on players at the position via the draft and free agency throughout the off-year. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reported Kailee Wong, who along with Greenwood are the team's two highest-paid LBs, could be released this month. It's a strong possibility at least one of the Texans linebackers will be out of Houston before the season.

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Morlon Greenwood - LB - Texans


Morlon Greenwood will move to outside linebacker this season.
Greenwood played inside in Dom Capers' 3-4. Sam Cowart, Kailee Wong, Wali Rainer, Shantee Orr, DaShon Polk, DeMeco Ryans, Charlie Anderson, Troy Evans, and Barrett Green will compete to fill the other two linebacker spots. Jun. 4

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The Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans will introduce Broncos assistant Rick Smith as their new general manager Monday.
Smith replaces Charley Casserly, who resigned in May. Employed by the Broncos since he was 26, Smith, now 36, was chosen over Packers and Saints personnel directors Reggie McKenzie and Rick Mueller, respectively. Smith will be reunited with former Denver offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak, now head coach of the Texans. Jun. 4

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Mario Williams day.....


http://www.houstontexans.com/news/news_detail.php?PRKey=2638

[TexasRed6x]

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The Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans will introduce Broncos assistant Rick Smith as their new general manager Monday.
Smith replaces Charley Casserly, who resigned in May. Employed by the Broncos since he was 26, Smith, now 36, was chosen over Packers and Saints personnel directors Reggie McKenzie and Rick Mueller, respectively. Smith will be reunited with former Denver offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak, now head coach of the Texans. Jun. 4
Let's just hope that he can get our team built for success in the future, something that Casserly lacked heavily.

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Glenn Earl has locked up Houston's starting strong safety job.
Jason Simmons, last year's starter, may back up both safety spots. Earl has struggled with durability as a pro.

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Vernand Morency missed recent OTAs with plantar fascitis.
This helps explain his slide down the depth chart and the injury is worrisome because it often lingers for a season. The new coaching staff has been impressed with Antowain Smith and rookie Wali Lundy, which doesn't bode well for Morency.

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Mario Williams - DL - Texans


The Texans may use Mario Williams on the inside in nickel situations.
Anthony Weaver, Williams, Jason Babin, and Robaire Smith all having some position flexibility, the Texans can get creative with their pass rush.
that will work

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Texans signed second-round LB DeMeco Ryans, who played collegiately at Alabama, to an undisclosed contract.
The former SEC Defensive Player of the Year is the highest player signed besides teammate Mario Williams. Ryans has worked at MLB in minicamps, where he could beat out Sam Cowart and Wali Rainer for a starting job. The heady player could also play on the outside.

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Texans signed second-round LB DeMeco Ryans, who played collegiately at Alabama, to an undisclosed contract.
The former SEC Defensive Player of the Year is the highest player signed besides teammate Mario Williams. Ryans has worked at MLB in minicamps, where he could beat out Sam Cowart and Wali Rainer for a starting job. The heady player could also play on the outside.

I hope he helps them out.....I wanna see the Texans do well this year.

[TexasRed6x]

I hope he helps them out.....I wanna see the Texans do well this year.
Ditto.

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Texans sign fourth-round draft pick TE Owen Daniels.
Daniels, 6'3", 247 pounds, is competing for a spot among the tight ends, a group that includes Mark Bruener, Jeb Putzier and Bennie Joppru.

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Texans sign sixth-round draft pick RB Wali Lundy.
Lundy has Domanick Davis, Antowain Smith, and Vernand Morency ahead of him in the depth chart, but only Smith is currently healthy.

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Texans sign seventh-round draft pick WR David Anderson.
Anderson is a long shot to make the squad at the receiver position.

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Texans released T Todd Wade.
Wade was the worst signing of the Charley Casserly era, which is saying a lot. The team gave him a $10 million signing bonus in 2004 before he became one of the worst starters in football. It's a good sign the new Houston regime isn't afraid to eat some money to clean house. Rookie Eric Winston may start for Houston now.

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Texans released LB Terry Pierce.
Pierce hasn't played since he was a member of the Denver Broncos in 2005.

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Texans G/T Zach Wiegert should be Houston's starting right tackle after Todd Wade's release.
Wiegert, like many Texans' linemen, is switching position as the team transitions to a lighter zone-blocking unit. Any change is good change with the Houston O-line.

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Texans signed T Charles Spencer, the No. 65 pick of the 2006 draft, to a four-year, $2.22 million contract, including a $610,000 signing bonus.
The early third-rounder has played only two seasons on the offensive line and has great athleticism and size (350 pounds). The former tight end and fellow draftee Eric Winston will attempt to rebuild the Houston offensive line.

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LB Kailee Wong (knee) could be ready for the Texans' opener.
Earlier in the offseason, coach Gary Kubiak speculated the veteran might be sidelined well into the season. Wong, coming off two knee surgeries, is reportedly likely to start on the strong side.

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Texans CB DeMarcus Faggins will miss at least 6-10 weeks with a broken bone in his foot.
He'll have a pin inserted shortly for a "Jones fracture." Faggins was expected to possibly replace Philip Buchanon as the team's starting cornerback, but those plans will be put off now. He looks unlikely to be ready for Week 1.

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Texans signed CB Dexter McCleon, formerly of the Chiefs, to a one-year contract.
McCleon may not be the best player around anymore but he has starting experience and DeMarcus Faggins is hurt. He'll push for a nickel role in Houston.

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Domanick Davis experienced no swelling in his knee after returning to practice for the Texans.
So far, so good. Davis is only practicing once a day, but he could put up big numbers in Houston's offense if his knees cooperate. "This is a huge week for this team and that player, and I think we all know that," coach Gary Kubiak said.

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The Texans are expected to show interest in free agent QB Bradlee Van Pelt, who was released by the Broncos Saturday afternoon.
He would be their third-string quarterback.

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Texans claimed RB Ron Dayne off waivers from Denver.
Dayne is unlikely to start right away, If the young kids struggle, coach Gary Kubiak won't hesitate to go to Dayne, who knows the system.

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Texans signed CB Roc Alexander, S Guss Scott, and DT Atiyyah Ellison.
Alexander and Scott have some playoff experience with the Broncos and Patriots, respectively. Ellison tanked quickly in Carolina after being drafted in 2005.

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Texans signed WR Edell Shepherd.
Shepherd, formerly with the Bucs, has some deep speed and will be Houston's fourth or fifth receiver.

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Texans waived DT Robaire Smith, WR David Anderson, DB Kevin Garrett, and DB Michael Stone.
Smith is quite a surprise. The 29-year-old received a huge contract only three years ago from the Texans and should be very attractive on the open market. Look for Anderson to get placed on the practice squad.