Quick Hitter: End of Mini-Camp
The Houston Texans wrapped up their mandatory mini-camp and head into a five-week down period before training camp kicks off. The mini-camp was centered around the younger players on the team and to get them the extra work they needed to get more work on the field without the veterans taking their workload. After being at mini-camp, OTAs and rookie mini-camp there are questions that have risen after the 16 total practices the Texans have worked in. Thoughts Heading into Offseason Injuries Derek Newton (knee), Tim Jamison (Achilles), Brian Cushing (ACL), DeVier Posey (Achilles), Ed Reed (Hip), Arian Foster (Calf) and Brennan William (Knee)…
Texans Mandatory Mini-Camp: What to Watch
The Houston Texans open up their mandatory three day mini-camp to give Texans fans’ another small run of news on the team. It is a three day period that ends on Thursday that will finally put the 2013 Texans all in one place and the arrival of two particular players that were the only two absent from OTAs. It will be a quick three days for the Texans, but there will be some news for Texans fans to soak in until training camp opens up. What To Watch – There is speculation that the veterans will be rested for…
The Giving Mood: Texans Mini-Camp
Here are some notes from the Texans last day of Mini-Camp sessions: – Wade Phillips via his twitter account praised the work the young players put in these last few days at mini-camp. He pointed out that second year cornerback Brandon Harris had a good three days at mini-camp and picked off a pass today. Also talked about linebackers Whitney Mercilus, Tim Dobbins and Bryan Braman doing good work at their respective positions. A surprising name came up in Ra’Shon Harris, a second year nose tackle out of Oregon, who has also practiced well during mini-camp. – Head Coach Gary Kubiak’s and General Manager…
Gary is Still Mad: Texans Mini-Camp
Here are a few notes from the Texans Mini-Camp on Wednesday: Texans Mini-Camp Day 2 – Head Coach Gary Kubiak voiced his concern over a sluggish practice today. He felt like the team was saving themselves for the last day of mini-camp and called today a loss if they were playing. – Rookie defensive end Jared Crick did not finish practice today due to heat related issues. – Rookie guard Brandon Brooks weighed in less than his Tuesday weight. Kubiak explained that he (Brooks) has to stay on top of his weight because it will affect him from a performance…
