Texans Land Fullback in Greg Jones
Can confirm the #Texans have signed fullback Greg Jones to a one-year deal. — Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) March 27, 2013 Greg Jones’ deal is for $1 million. Base of $840,000 with $160,000 to sign. $240,000 of it is guaranteed. #Texans — Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) March 27, 2013 The Houston Texans continued their offseason work with the signing of free agent fullback, Greg Jones. The Texans plucked him away from division foe, the Jacksonville Jaguars where he has been a key piece of their football team since 2004. At 6-1 and 265 lbs. the Texans have added a missing piece…
Other Side of the Ball: An Interview with Derrell Smith
“It’s a challenge because I have to get used to listening to a huddle call rather than deciphering a hand signal. But, with practice comes experience and I think that each day I am working towards getting better at my new position.” – Derrell Smith, Houston Texans Fullback Derrell Smith is going into his 2nd year with the Houston Texans and is facing a big transition from linebacker to newly appointed fullback. Smith (6’2”, 232, 23 yrs.,) was an undrafted free-agent in 2011 and played on the Texans practice squad as a inside linebacker his first year with the NFL. However, with offseason…
