Grading the 2012 Texans’ Rookies
The season is over and now it is time to look at the Houston Texans rookies and give our grades for them this season. The Draft Picks Jared Crick- A spot player but made the defensive line rotation after Tim Jamison went down for the season with an injury. He showed he can play against the run and played both defensive end and nose tackle this season. Still some learning to do, he was called in to spell Antonio Smith in run situations. Expect a bigger workload for Crick in 2013. Grade: C+ Brandon Brooks- Silent for the majority of the season,…
Eddie Pleasant Placed on 53
According to Nick Scurfield, #Texans plan to activate rookie S Eddie Pleasant from the practice squad, according to @markbermanfox26 & @mcclain_on_nfl — Nick Scurfield (@NickScurfield) December 21, 2012 With the release of running back Jonathan Grimes, the Houston Texans have promoted rookie safety from Oregon, Eddie Pleasant to the 53-man roster. Pleasant is listed as a strong safety measuring in at 5-10 and 213 lbs. and made a good impression in training camp, plus had an impressive final preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. Pleasant came undrafted out of Oregon where he started 37 games for the Ducks, and…
Texans Practice Squad Announced
The wait is over as the Houston Texans filled their 2012 practice squad, and there are some familiar names on the list. Quick note on the practice squad. Practice squad contracts are negotiable but the minimum is $5700/week & players live week to week. Can be released anytime — David Canter (@davidcanter) September 1, 2012 Practice Squad Case Keenum, Quarterback Jonathan Grimes, Runningback David Hunter, Defensive End Delano Johnson, Outside Linebacker Phillip Supernaw, Tight End Eddie Pleasant, Safety Jeff Maehl, Wide Receiver - Shelley Smith was waived from the 53 man roster to make room for…
SOTT talks to Eddie Pleasant
State of the Texans caught up with rookie safety Eddie Pleasant and talked about his performance against the Minnesota Vikings. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Early Risers at Texans Camp
The second week of training camp is underway and with the majority of the team at full strength, the Houston Texans have a competitive roster out on the field right now. It has been a sight to see the work these players have put in on the field. With the majority of the team already set, there are a handful of positions that are open for the taking. There have been plenty of bright spots for the Texans in camp and we are going to give you who we have seen as the “Early Risers” of training camp heading into…
Texans Training Camp Primer: The Rookies
This is Part One of our Training Camp Preview which will be released throughout the week. The topics we will NOT hit on are the obvious ones, the Wide Receiver and Right side of the offensive line. The Rookies Every season, the Houston Texans bring in a crop of rookies to help reinforce the core of the team and this season there are some important rookies coming into camp. The 8 draft picks will still have to work hard to stake their claim in the Texans locker room but it is the undrafted rookies that fans should have their…
The Rookies: Digging Deep: Part 3
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 3) Delano Johnson – Very intriguing pass rush prospect. Really nice frame and powerful bull rusher. Played special teams throughout…
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…
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…
