Texans Say “No” to HBO for Chance to Be on “Hard Knocks”

May 17th, 2012 Matt Loede Posted in News

Pro Football Talk reports that the Texans are the latest team to say “no” to HBO for the chance to be the team to be on “Hard Knocks” this August.

According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, the Texans turned down an invitation to be on the show this year. As a team coming off their first playoff appearance in history and a playoff win over the Bengals with designs on more this season, it is easy to see why the Texans would be an appealing choice for the program.

No one from the Texans has commented on the report. On Twitter, McClain called Gary Kubiak “about as private a coach as you’ll find” by way of explaining why the Texans passed on the opportunity.

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Check Out Ball Park Great Moments in Guy Time

May 15th, 2012 Matt Loede Posted in Contests

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So if you have a photo/video of a great tailgating moment, showing your team pride at the stadium, or just celebrating great times with your buddies, enter now for a chance to win a year’s supply of groceries. Nine others will win Ball Park grilling packages, complete with a grill and plenty of Ball Park products to keep your summer sizzling.

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Casey to Get a Shot at Both Fullback and Tight End in 2012

May 15th, 2012 Matt Loede Posted in News

James Casey wasn’t as involved as many thought he would last season, but head coach Gary Kubiak said in the Chronicle that the team will use him in both the fullback and TE roles in 2012.

“He’s going to play everywhere,” Kubiak said. “He’s our starting fullback. He’s a starting (tight end) if we go to two tights. It’s still about versatility with James.”

In 45 games, including 11 starts, over the last three seasons, Casey has 32 receptions for 422 yards and one touchdown with one rushing attempt for 11 yards. Most of that production came last year when Casey’s playing time increased from 15 percent in 2009 and 2010 to over 30 percent in 2011.

The Texans lost Lawrence Vickers and Joel Dressens this offseason, another reason why the team will turn to Casey to see what he can do in the duel role of FB and TE.

“It was sad to see those guys leave,” said Casey. “I was really close to Joel. He taught me a lot when I came into the league, and I really looked up to him.

“You have to understand that it’s part of the business. I look at it as an opportunity because there are spots available at tight end and fullback. I don’t really know what my role will be right now, but I’m hoping to take another step forward and be a major contributor to this offense, whatever position it is.”

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Texans Ink QB John Beck

May 9th, 2012 Matt Loede Posted in 2012 Free Agency, News

Quarterback John Beck has a new football home, as reports say the 30-year-old former Redskin is joining the Texans.

The free agent started three games for the Redskins last season, going 80-for-132 in pass attempts for 858 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions before he was replaced by Rex Grossman.

The Redskins used the No. 2 overall pick on quarterback Robert Griffin and added quarterback Kirk Cousins in the fourth round, prompting the club to release Beck.

Originally selected out of BYU in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, the 30-year-old Beck has completed 140-of-239 pass attempts for 1,417 yards with three touchdowns and seven interceptions during his nine-game career.

Beck already has an understanding of Gary Kubiak’s offense and will compete with 2011 fifth round pick T.J. Yates for the No. 2 job behind Matt Schaub.

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Texans Dump WR Jacoby Jones

May 2nd, 2012 Matt Loede Posted in News, Roster Moves

The Texans have released veteran wide receiver Jacoby Jones.

Jones caught 31 passes for 512 yards and two touchdowns while playing in nearly 75 percent of the Texans’ offensive snaps, falling short of matching his 2010 season that saw him catch a career-high 51 receptions for 562 yards. In the second playoff game in Texans’ history, Jones fumbled a punt that was recovered by the Baltimore Ravens at the Texans’ two-yard line. The Ravens would ultimately score a touchdown and the Texans’ season would end with a 20-13 loss.

As if his fate weren’t already sealed for Jones, the Texans selected wide receivers DeVier Posey and Keshawn Martin in the middle rounds of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Jones had two years and $7 million remaining, including a $3 million base salary in 2012, on his three-year, $10.5 million contract he signed last July. Jones’ release clears $2 million in cap space.

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Cole: Texans Get a C for Draft Picks

May 1st, 2012 Matt Loede Posted in News, Opinions

Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports is handing out his AFC and NFC grades for the draft – including the Texans, which you can read about below.

Picks: DE Whitney Mercilus, WR DeVier Posey, G Brandon Brooks, C Ben Jones, WR Keshawn Martin, DE Jared Crick, K Randy Bullock, T Nick Mondek.

Grade: C

Analysis: There’s nothing wrong with the Mercilus pick, but I keep coming back to the idea that if the Texans needed a pass rusher, why didn’t they just spend the money and keep Mario Williams? That would have freed the team to use its first-round pick on another need or do something more creative. Williams was expensive, but there are times in the building of a team that you spend big to get big results. The Texans are finally at the point of making a big run and they made a move that screamed of remaining middle of the pack. Posey is an intriguing athlete with return ability and Brooks and Jones could be starters in fairly short order if the team wants to push them.

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Texans List of Undrafted Free Agents Inked

April 29th, 2012 Matt Loede Posted in News

Loni Fangupo, DT, BYU

Jason Ford, RB, Illinois

Jonathan Grimes, RB, William and Mary

Jerrell Jackson, WR, Missouri

Case Keenum, QB, Houston

Mario Lewis, WR, Grambling State

Shawn Loiseau, LB, Merrimack

Rennie Moore, DT, Clemson

Dwight Jones, WR, North Carolina

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Texans Release 2012 Schedule – 5 Primetime Games

April 17th, 2012 Matt Loede Posted in News

The Texans will play at least five nationally televised games in 2012, including two on Monday night and their first ever on Thanksgiving.

Houston went 10-6 last season and earned the franchise’s first playoff berth with its first AFC South title.

The new schedule, released Tuesday, includes Monday night games against Tim Tebow and the New York Jets (Oct. 8) and Tom Brady and the Patriots (Dec. 10), along with a Thanksgiving game against Detroit.

Houston plays its third game at Denver on September 23, a game rich with subplots.

The Texans host Baltimore on Oct. 21 in a rematch of last year’s AFC divisional playoff, won by the Ravens 20-13. The Texans and Ravens played an overtime thriller at Reliant Stadium in December 2010, which Baltimore won 34-28.

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