Archive for June, 2009

RB Johnson Playing Catchup w/ Texans

The Houston Chronicle reports that RB Jeremiah Johnson is playing catchup with the team after missing sessions due to class: After missing the organized team activities because his class at Oregon had not graduated, free-agent running back Jeremiah Johnson used the three-day minicamp as a learning experience. By the time Johnson arrived in Houston, he [...]

Schaub Vows to Play 16 Game Season

Whether its a crushing hit from Fat Albert Haynesworth, Drayton Florence or Jared Allen, the Houston Texans’ starting quarterback, Matt Schaub, knows how difficult it is to stay healthy in the NFL. Over the past two seasons with the Texans Schaub has missed at least five games per year. Although he’s improved by leaps and [...]

Kicker Kris Brown Locked Up w/ Four-Year Extension

The Texans today announced that they have inked kicker Kris Brown to a four-year, $10 million contract extension. He’s one of the better kickers in the league, and last season kicked for 124 points. As part of the extension, he’ll get $2.5 million guaranteed. Brown connected on 29 of 33 field goals last year and [...]

Texans Eric Winston Updates His Blog

So a friend of mine wanted me to write my next blog on the offensive line, what it means to be an O-Lineman, what it takes, right side compared to left side, etc., but instead I figured I’d save that one and give you guys my thoughts on the current affairs of the Texans. Let [...]

TE Daniels Signs His RFA Tender

Tight end Owen Daniels has inked a one-year deal worth $2.79 million, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. The word is that Daniels’ agents, Alan Herman and David Butz, will continue to negotiate on a multiyear contract they hope will make him one of the NFL’s highest-paid players at his position. Daniels is [...]

Texans Sign Seventh Round Pick Troy Nolan

Scout.com reports that the Texans have signed their seven round pick, safety Troy Nolan: The Houston Texans have signed seventh-round draft pick S Troy Nolan, the team announced Thursday. Nolan is the second Texans draft choice to sign, joining CB Brice McCain. Nolan (6-2 206) was the 223rd selection in the 2009 NFL Draft out [...]

Texans to Ink QB Grossman to a One-Year Deal

Reports say that former Bears QB Rex Grossman is ready to ink a one-year deal with the Texans as the backup or third QB to Matt Schaub and possibly Dan Orlovsky. The deal is expected to become official after Grossman passed a physical given by the club. Grossman, an unrestricted free agent, led the Chicago [...]

Rex Grossman: Immediate Thoughts

Reports are streaming in that the Texans are meeting with Rex Grossman, with thoughts on signing him to a one year deal Thursday night.  While this is yet to be confirmed (unless we are to believe 100% of what we read on Drew Rosenhaus’ Tweeter account), this would be, in my opinion, a positive move [...]