With a couple safeties not coming back to the team in 2011, John McClain reports it opens the door for rookie safety Shiloh Keo to come in and get playing time. The Texans represent a great opportunity for safeties. Last year’s starters, Eugene Wilson and Bernard Pollard, won’t return. Phillips coached rookie safety Shiloh Keo […]
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Texans Hire New Defensive Backs Coach Vance Joseph
The Houston Texans hired defensive backs coach, Vance Joseph, in another move towards completing the Texans’ defensive coaching staff. Joseph spent the last six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, and he’s expected to have his hands full with the Texans this upcoming season. This past season, the Texans’ secondary easily measured up against the […]
Torrii Williams Placed on IR; Shelley Smith Promoted
The Houston Texans’ 6’2″, 210 lb. backup safety, Torrii Williams, was placed on the injured reserve this past week, adding another problem to the Texans’ secondary. With the available roster spot, the Texans promoted 6’4″, near-300 lb. guard, Shelley Smith. Williams played significant special teams time for the Texans, and he was the team’s fourth […]
Texans on the Road to Recovery This Week Against Rival Jaguars
The Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars both sit tied for third/fourth place of the AFC South behind the tied-for-first-place5-3 Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans. The record fits each team in the division. Both the Titans and Colts haven’t let injuries hold back their dominance. The Texans have struggled against the pass and have found […]