The Issue with Jacoby Jones
At the beginning of the 2011 season, Jacoby Jones was given a 3-year $10.5 million dollar contract with $3 million in guarantees and was considered a key free agent coming out of the 2010 season. To call the move questionable is an understatment, but the production has been non-existent in his five years with the Texans. As a Texan, he has had 127 catches for 1,741 yards and 11 touchdowns (5 seasons) , with 51 receptions and 562 yards in 2010 being his best statistical output as a professional. The unfortunate thing is that the “one blunder” that Texans fans will always remember happened in the Divisional…
Mason Waived, Brisiel Plays on Fractured Leg
The Houston Texans on Monday released veteran wide receiver Derrick Mason who has been nothing, but a disappointment since his acquisition from the New York Jets. Mason was dealt for a conditional 7th round draft pick, but it looks like the Texans will keep their draft pick. Mason failed to meet the condition of the deal, Mason needed 26 receptions over the last three games in order for the New York Jets to get the Texans pick.
Midseason Report Card: Wide Receivers
In this midseason report card we look at the Texans wide receivers.
10 Thoughts: Texans vs. Jaguars
The Houston Texans improved to 5-3 on the season with a win against the Jacksonville Jaguars by the score of 24-14. It was not a pretty win but the Texans did what they had to and most importantly they are 3-0 in the AFC South. The Texans gave free chances to the Jaguars offense with some costly turnovers, the Jaguars only had three trips to Texans territory and two were results of turnovers. This game could have been uglier than what the scoreboard indicated, but let’s rejoice in another Texans win. Here are some thoughts on the Texans…
Texans Using Depth To Compete
One of the biggest issues for the Houston Texans in previous years was the overall depth of the team. Injuries have torn through the NFL and many big name stars are going down with season ending injuries. The Texans are not immune to this and this year is no different. The Texans have been forced to look to their sideline to stay competitive during the season, and it had been important to realize the job General Manager Rick Smith and his staff has done to put a good team on the field.
6 Players To Watch Against the Titans
The Houston Texans are starting an important stretch of their season and can take control of the AFC South with a victory over the Tennessee Titans this Sunday. The Titans have surprised much of the NFL with new leader quarterback Matt Hasselbeck at the helm, the Titans have turned into contenders for the AFC South crown. The Texans have a few players who can help the them go 2-0 in the division, but it is going to take for the Texans to get back to form and show they can play. Here are six Texans who can provide…
Texans Deal for Derrick Mason
The Houston Texans made an aggressive move to add 15 year veteran wide receiver, Derrick Mason for a 7th round draft pick. Mason, who has had 3 consecutive 1,000 seasons (2007-2009) and 8 for his career is added to a shallow talent pool of Texas receivers.
Breaking News: Texans Trade for Derrick Mason
Reports late on Tuesday, have the Houston Texans trading a conditional draft pick to the New York Jets for wide receiver Derrick Mason. Mason is in his 15th season in the NFL and is 37 years old, but provides an instant upgrade at the wide receiver position behind Andre Johnson and Kevin Walter.
