Archive for November, 2007

Pitts Facing Felony Charges After Brief Chase

Offensive lineman Chester Pitts is facing felony evading charges after he led Houston police on a brief chase on Thursday.  Pitts was pulled over after police say he made an illegal turn at Kirby and West Bellfort late yesterday afternoon.  Investigators say that when the officer walked away from his vehicle, Pitts left.  He was [...]

Texans Prepare For Titans

While the Texans are busy preparing for this weekend’s game against Tennessee, assistant coach Mike Sherman is busy balancing two jobs.  Sherman was recently named as the new head coach for Texas A&M.  The Texans are not only facing the rival Titans on the road this weekend, they are also fighting to stay alive in [...]

Texans Release Orr, Sign Kershaw

The Houston Texans released veteran Texan Shantee Orr, who’s posted 100 tackles and 10.5 sacks in his five year career under Head Coaches Dom Capers and Gary Kubiak. This season, Orr hasn’t produced for the Texans although his playing time was limited (9 tackles). William Kershaw, who was signed off of the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice [...]

VY’s Titans Next for the Texans

The Houston Texans head to Tennessee to battle the Titans and Vince Young.  The Titans are on a three game loosing skid while the injury bug is starting to catch them.  The Texans, who are recovering from that bug, are coming off a poor loss to the Cleveland Browns in a match up that could [...]

Texans Coach Praises Dayne

Critics may call him “No Gain Dayne,” but coach Gary Kubiak expresses confidence in veteran tailback Ron Dayne.  The 29-year-old Heisman Trophy winner says he’s getting into the rhythm of the team this season.  He gained 78 yards on 16 touches in last Sunday’s loss to the Cleveland Browns.  Kubiak calls Dayne “effective,” though the team [...]

Where’s the Leadership for the Texans?

The best teams in the NFL are led by their coaches and impact players.  These leaders take responsibility for creating the big plays to change momentum and the outcome to their respective team’s games.  Whether it’s an offensive coordinator making the right call to beat a certain defensive front, or it’s the quarterback taking the [...]

Texans OC Sherman Will Take Texas A&M Job

Texans Offensive Coordinator Mike Sherman will take the Texas A&M Head Coaching position at a press conference today at 12 p.m. The Aggies’ latest coach, Dennis Franchione, resigned during the post game conference after a solid win over their Lone Star State rivals, the Texas Longhorns. Sherman will look to turn around the Franchione’s Aggies [...]

Turnovers and Offensive Letdown Lead to Loss in Cleveland 27-17

All season long the Houston Texans have beaten themselves with turnovers. Sunday afternoon at Cleveland Browns Stadium it was that same issue that haunted the team again. The Texans committed a couple of key turnovers and with it came the end of their two-game winning streak in falling to the surging Browns 27-17. One turnover [...]