Archive for February, 2008
Texans with Interest in Former Dolphin LB Thomas
The Texans will be added to the list of suitors for former Miami Dolphins MLB Zach Thomas. The Texans aren’t exactly in position to add another MLB, but they do love to play to their depth on defense. The Texans run a 4-3 Defense anchored by Pro Bowl MLB DeMeco Ryans, who has played excellent [...]
Posted by Jesse Rios on Feb 20 2008Texans Place Three on Waivers
Tight End Jeb Putzier and Centers Mike Flanagan and Drew Hodgdon were placed on waivers by the Houston Texans Tuesday as the Texans discern their future needs going into 2008.
Putzier’s TE play did not compare to fourth string rookie TE Joel Dressen, who outplayed Putzier down the final stretch of the season. [...]
Wide Out Mathis Arrested for Choking Pregnant Girlfriend
Profootballtalk.com is reporting that Texans wide out Jerome Mathis was arrested this past Sunday for allegedly choking his pregnant girlfriend. Mathis was booked Sunday night and later released on $3,000 bond. The site states that he has been charged with assault-family violence, which is a misdemeanor. Mathis faces up to one year in jail and [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 19 2008What’s Going On with the Texans RB Issues?
Head coach Gary Kubiak’s Texans gave their prospective rushing game a new kick when they hired assistant coach and Zone Blocking Guru Alex Gibbs this offseason to completely institute the zone blocking system in Houston. Under Denver Broncos HC Mike Shanahan, Gary Kubiak helped create 1,000 yard rushers with ease, but Kubiak has yet [...]
Posted by Jesse Rios on Feb 17 2008TE Putzier Could Be Released
TE Jeb Putzier is set to be released by the Houston Texans according to Adam Caplan of Scout.com. Putzier, located fourth on HoustonTexans.com’s Interactive Depth Chart, did not play up to the standard of his 4-year, $7.25 million contract, in which he signed in March of 2006. In 2007, Jeb had six receptions [...]
Posted by Jesse Rios on Feb 17 2008CBS’ Judge Says Future Bright for Texans
CBS Sportsline’s Clark Judge has named five teams in which the future should be bright in the NFL, and among those teams was the Texans. Here is his summary on what he thinks about Houston:
Say this about the Texans: They’re predictable. They haven’t reached the playoffs since joining the NFL in 2002, they haven’t had a winning [...]
Minority Owner Involved in Gambling Allegations
Enrique Javier Loya, the President and CEO of Choice Energy Services Retail and a minority owner of the Houston Texans since 2002, is on the brink of major trouble with the NFL. There are allegations against Loya by a former Choice employee that Loya, as well as Choice employees and customers, were involved in high [...]
Posted by Jesse Rios on Feb 04 2008


