What To Watch Heading into OTAs
On Monday, the Houston Texans open their 2013 OTAs and more football news to come out before training camp opens. The Texans have 10 practices that make up OTAs on the following dates: May 20th- May 21st, May 23rd (Practices 1-3) May 27th- May 29th (Practices 4-6) June 3rd – June 6th (Practices 7-10) A new season is upon Houston and, with rookie mini-camp in the books, the Texans will introduce their veterans into the mix with the rookie group. There are few story lines that will be worth a follow heading into this week. OTAs Injuries Ed Reed (Hip),…
SOTT Talks to Alan Bonner
Rookie wide receiver Alan Bonner took some time out with us during rookie mini camp to discuss how his first days as a Houston Texan were going. We asked Bonner how his adjustment to an NFL wide receiver was going, about his relationship with DeAndre Hopkins and what it meant to be a small school player (Jacksonville State) in the NFL. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
SOTT Talks to D.J. Swearinger
On the first day of rookie mini camp, we caught up with second round draft pick safety D.J. Swearinger. Impressive the entire three days, we talked to Swearinger about his leadership, his promise to South Carolina before he signed, what it means to be with Sam Montgomery in Houston and much more. You can follow Patrick on Twitter. He is the Editor of State of the Texans. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Texans Sign Tyler Horn
Thankful for the opportunity and privilege to join the @houstontexans #Texans #timetogettowork — Tyler Horn (@Tyler63Horn) May 15, 2013 The Houston Texans have announced the signing of center, Tyler Horn. Horn is a first year player out of the University of Miami and is 6-4 and 305 lbs. Horn signed with the Atlanta Falcons after the 2012 NFL draft, but was waived on the final cuts heading in the season. In October, Horn was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad and he finished the 2012 season with the Titans. Horn was a veteran invited to rookie mini camp last weekend and ended…
SOTT Talks to Brennan Williams
Rookie offensive tackle Brennan Williams is an imposing figure at 6-6 and 316 lbs. and looks the part of an NFL offensive tackle. Williams will be working at right tackle and we had the chance to catch up with him on the last day of rookie mini camp. We talked about his knee injury scare, how the offensive zone schemes from North Carolina and Houston compare, and how he is looking forward to working with Duane Brown. Listen to Williams. You can follow Patrick on Twitter. He is the Editor of State of the Texans. Podcast: Play in new…
Digging Deep: Alan Bonner
Alan Bonner was an unknown name to the Houston Texans fan base before being drafted in the 6th round out of Jacksonville State. There was little information on Bonner prior to him being taken by the Texan so we had to find out more. We talked to Al Muskewitz from the Anniston Star who covers Jacksonville State football for the Star. We asked Al what he saw in the newest Texans wide receiver. Digging Deep When you watch Bonner play, who does he remind you of? I don’t know that I can say because I really don’t watch much…
SOTT Talks to Chris Jones
During mini camp, we had a chance to catch up with rookie defensive tackle Chris Jones. We talked to the newest Houston Texans defensive lineman about how mini camp was going, signing his new contract, his new position coach in Coach Bill Kollar, the approaching OTAs and representing Bowling Green in the NFL. See what Jones had to say. You can follow Patrick on Twitter. He is the Editor of State of the Texans. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Darryl Sharpton Still Not Cleared by Doctors
Houston Texans inside linebacker Darryl Sharpton has still not be cleared by doctors according to defensive coordinator Wade Phillips in his interview on Sports Radio 610 in Houston. Big takeaway from the Wade Phillips interview was that ILB Darryl Sharpton hasn’t been cleared for offseason work. — Seth Payne (@PayneNFL) May 13, 2013 Sharpton was injured in the a regular season game versus the Indianapolis Colts in a December 30th loss on the road. It was a hip injury that marked the third time in his three-year span he has ended his season on the injured reserve. He was supposed to…
Top Rookies of the Texans 2013 Mini Camp
The three day mini-camp wrapped up and the Houston Texans were able to look at and evaluate 56 players. The Texans had draft picks and 23 rookies already signed to deals who looked to be safe moving out of this phase of the Texans off season. We were able to take in four of the five practices and get a good look at this new group of rookies who are going to join the veteran part of the team for OTAs and training camp. *Disclaimer: We left offensive and defensive lineman off until pads are put on but we are high on Brennan Williams and David…
Digging Deep: Chris Jones
In this edition of Digging Deep, we look at defensive tackle from Bowling Green, Chris Jones. An interior pass rush for the Falcons, he was named the “Monster of the MAC” for his high motor and intensity on the football field. We talked to Orange and Brown about the newest Texans’ defensive player. Digging Deep What can you tell us about Chris Jones and what he meant to Bowling Green State University? Chris Jones was an absolute warrior for BG. He committed to Coach Gregg Brandon who was fired after the season. Schools came after him but he stuck…
