Archive for October, 2007
Texans Low On Quarterbacks
Texans coach Gary Kubiak says he just hopes he’ll have one healthy quarterback going into next Sunday’s game against San Diego. Quarterback Matt Schaub is suffering from a sore lower back and leg as well as a bruised thigh, and he needs to show drastic improvement this week before he can play. Kubiak says he’s […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 23 2007Wisconsin to Retire RB Dayne’s No. 33
RB Ron Dayne’s collegiate Number 33 will be retired on November 10, 2007, when the Wisconsin Badgers battle the Michigan Wolverines in the Badgers’ home finale. The Houston Texans have a bye week and Dayne will be present in Madison for the game. The current Texan back won the Heisman Trophy in 1999 as he […]
Posted by Jesse Rios on Oct 23 2007Wildfires Could Delay, Move Sunday’s Texans Game
Some out-of-control wildfires in San Diego County may change the time and place for this Sunday’s game between the Houston Texans and the Chargers. The parking lots at San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium are being used as an evacuation center for fire victims, so the Chargers have moved their practice to Phoenix, Arizona. NFL managers say […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 23 2007Kubiak: WR Jones Was Not Ready Sunday
HC Gary Kubiak suited up WR Jacoby Jones against the Titans on Sunday for the first time after separating his shoulder in Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts. The game began after the Titans took the first drive of the game down for a FG, and then the Titans kicked off to the Texans. Jones […]
Posted by Jesse Rios on Oct 22 2007Bironas’ Last Second FG Steals Win from Texans
The Houston Texans followed up a horrible first half with a valiant 4th Quarter comeback on the arm of backup QB Sage Rosenfels. The Texans’ surge included grabs by WRs Kevin Walter and Andre Davis, and TEs Owen Daniels and Jeb Putzier. The final Texans drive led the Texans past the Titans 36-35 with 0:57 […]
Titans at Texans: 5 Questions the Texans Need Answered
1. If Vince Young plays, can the Texans contain him?
Houston hometown star, Vince Young, usually burns defenses on his legs. His arm is not accurate but it gets the job done, and combined with his lethal speed he can easily rack in “W’s.” But VY’s problem is that if he plays against the […]
Houston Looks to Rebound vs South Foes Sunday
The Texans take on the Tennessee Titans at noon Sunday at Reliant Stadium. While the Texans started off the season strong, only to fall back to their current 3-and-3, the Titans began 3-and-1 before losing last week at Tampa Bay. The Texans are trying to overcome their stunning 37-17 loss to Jacksonville last weekend and […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 19 2007Texans Coach Wants To Improve Offense
It’s the start of another week of practice for the Texans today. Coach Gary Kubiak says he was disappointed that during the game against Jacksonville last Sunday, the Texans missed two plays that the team made in practice last week. Kubiak says the Texans needs to learn to run the ball well. Houston has suffered from […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 17 2007Texans Coach Considering Personnel Changes
A disappointing loss to the Jaguars last Sunday is causing Texans coach Gary Kubiak to consider some personnel changes. Kubiak says the younger players, especially, will be closely evaluated during the coming weeks. Some of those players deserve a chance to play more often. One younger player Kubiak likes is Kevin Walter, who took over as […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 16 2007Texans Injury Update 10/16/07
Injuries have hurt the Texans this year, and may affect their offseason moves after the 2007 season.
Megan Manful, of the Houston Chronicle, reported WR Jacoby Jones will have an expanded role in Week 7 against Tennessee. On Sunday, Jones mainly played special teams versus the Jaguars.
WR Andre Johnson will not be back and may require […]


