Texans Release Two Rookies
Nick Scurfield of the Houston Texans has announced the team has cut their first two players heading into the 2012 training camp, both rookie free agents. Rookie free agents defensive back Desmond Marrow and fullback Jason Ford have been released two days prior to the opening of training camp. Marrow was a rookie from Toledo while Ford was a converted tailback to fullback from Illinois, and both were considered long shots to make the team. Usually with moves like these there are corresponding moves, lets see if this holds true. These moves leave the Texans with 86 on the active roster.
The Rookies: Digging Deep: Part 2
With the Houston Texans getting into the flow of OTAs we wanted to look at the 2012 rookie class a little closer. We enlisted the help of Shane Hallam of Draft Countdown to give us some quick thoughts on the entire rookie class of the Texans. We asked Hallam also who the rookies compare to that are in the NFL which give us a baseline for what to look for when camp opens up. Take a look at let us know what you think. The Rookies (Part 2) Jason Ford – RB/FB tweener who never had the speed or explosiveness to be very productive at the…
Writing on the Wall?- OTAs
With OTAs first and second days complete the Texans have some news brewing at Reliant. – According to Austin American Statesman sports columnist, Kirk Bohls, University of Texas defensive coordinator Manny Diaz is scheduled to meet with the Texans this week. The reason for the visit is still unknown, but one would think there has to be an opportunity for Diaz to come talk with the team. Another possibility is for Diaz to come a pick the brain of defensive coordinator Wade Phillips on the Texans defensive scheme. – Nick Scurfield of the Houston Texans released some of the notable undrafted rookie numbers for the…
In the Blood: An Interview with Desmond Marrow
“I feel great and blessed to have this opportunity to come to Houston and play for the Texans.” – Desmond Marrow, Houston Texans, Defensive Back, Toledo When it comes to Desmond Marrow, he has football running through his veins. It’s in his bloodline. His father Duane played at Wisconsin and his Uncle Vince played tightend and coached at Toledo. A big bodied defensive back, Marrow brings versatility for the Texans with the fact that he can play either cornerback or safety. Marrow comes from Toledo where he spent six seasons there for the Rockets. His time was extended due…
Texans Profiles: The UDFA
Very impressed with the Houston Texans draft class, the team did not stop after the draft getting some more work done. The Texans front office has put together what appears to be one of the more impressive undrafted rookie free agent groups we have seen in some time. The class is headlined with three players who in our estimation have real shots at making the Texans roster, and the reason why these three did not get drafted is still puzzling. Even still, this 2012 draft crop of rookies has the chance to be one of the deepest in Texans’ history. The Texans…
Texans Start Bringing in Prospects
The Houston Texans closing in on the NFL Draft are bringing in potential draft picks for some workouts. The news on players who are coming to visit Reliant is slowly trickling in and we will update the players who will be visiting leading up to the Draft in April. Majority of the players look like they could be late round draft picks or undrafted free agents invited to camp, and these guys are players who should not be overlooked. The Texans have done a good job on finding talent outside of the draft when it comes to undrafted players. The…
