Is Harvin to Houston a Possibility?
Word coming out of Minnesota is that disgruntled wide receiver Percy Harvin is looking for a way out-of-town, and looks like it is heading that direction. One of the more complete and explosive players in the NFL, Harvin can create instant offense on the ground, in the air and returning kicks. Adam Rank of NFL.com said this of Percy Harvin, It is apparent that Harvin will be finding a new zip code for the 2013 season, but the question remains, would the Texans take a chance on the play maker from Minnesota? Also to go along with his play making ability is…
2013 Texans Cap Information
The 2013 NFL salary cap number has not been set yet, but the cap number has been estimated to be in the $121 million range. This being said, the Texans are in better shape than they were entering the 2012 off-season. Below is the cap space for the AFC South and despite the lowest number is decision the Texans are in decent shape to make necessary moves to improve their 2013 team. The potential 2013 roster can be seen here. 2013 Texans Cap Situation Pro Football Talk Adjusted Carry Over Numbers for 2013…
SOTT Draft Profile: Kenjon Barner
When you think of the Oregon Ducks, you think about speed. That is exactly what running back Kenjon Barner is. Barner was a key piece of the Oregon offense and scored 19 touchdowns on the ground, averaging over seven yards a carry. We talked to Michael Welbon from FishDuck, a site that covers the Oregon Ducks, and he helped us get a little more insight into the explosive runningback. You can also see their interview with Barner from January. Tale of the Tape #24 Kenjon Barner Position: Running Back Height: 5’11″ Weight: 192 City/State: Riverside, Calif. High School: Notre Dame HS CAREER STATISTICS RUSHING …
SOTT Draft Profile: Kevin Reddick
An inside linebacker from the University of North Carolina, Kevin Reddick was the leader of the Tar Heels’ defense. We talked with Doc Kennedy of the Tar Heel Blog, a North Carolina Tar Heels community on SB Nation, about the senior. Tale of the Tape Height- 6’ 2” Weight- 246 pounds Class- Senior Can you give some background info on him and a quick overview of his career? Reddick was a steal for UNC out of high school after choosing the Heels over Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee. He was a four-year starter at middle linebacker in Chapel Hill…
Posey Slated to Return Opening of 2013 Season
Late yesterday, this was tweeted out: “I’m doing good. Surgery (on 1/18) went awesome… I’m gonna come back stronger than ever.” @dpo8 (tore Achilles 1/13) #Texans — Nick Scurfield (@NickScurfield) February 1, 2013 #Texans WR @dpo8 (torn Achilles): “I don’t have to miss any time, official games, because it happened when it did.” — Nick Scurfield (@NickScurfield) February 1, 2013 This is interesting news considering the severity of the injury DeVier Posey suffered against the New England Patriots in the Divisional playoff game late in the 4th quarter. Achilles injuries are difficult injuries to predict, especially with the one former Houston Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans suffered…
SOTT Draft Profile: Giovani Bernard
A star running back from the University of North Carolina, Giovani Bernard was the top playmaker on the UNC offense. We talked with Doc Kennedy of the Tar Heel Blog, a North Carolina Tar Heels community on SB Nation, about the two-time first-team All-ACC selection. Tale of the Tape Height- 5’ 10” Weight- 205 pounds Class- RS Sophomore Can you give some background info on him and a quick overview of his career? Bernard was a star coming out of high school in Miami. He injured his knee during preseason practice his freshman year at Carolina but quickly lived…
SOTT Draft Profile: Kyle Long
NFL pedigree doesn’t come around often and neither does Hall of Fame bloodlines, but that is the story on offensive lineman Kyle Long. His father (Howie) and brother (Chris) are NFL impact players and the question is whether Kyle can reach that potential too. We talked to Michael Welborn of Fish Duck, a site that looks at Oregon Duck Football. Take a look at what he said about the potential of Long. Tale of the Tape Height: 6-6 Weight: 304 lbs. Class: Senior Position: Offensive Tackle Can you give us some background on how Long ended up at Oregon? Kyle took a…
SOTT Draft Profile: Sylvester Williams
An underrated defensive lineman from the University of North Carolina, Sylvester Williams has overcome many obstacles and now is in position to potentially be a first round pick. We talked with Doc Kennedy of the Tar Heel Blog, a North Carolina Tar Heels community on SB Nation, about the Senior Bowl standout. Tale of the Tape Height- 6’ 3” Weight- 313 pounds Class- Senior
The Most Disappointing Texans of 2012
With high hopes and expectations, the Houston Texans looked primed for a run to the Super Bowl before the season started. As we know, the road ended before we knew it and then came the evaluation period to see what exactly went wrong. Call it scheme, coaching or just general play of players, it was an upsetting end to a promising season. We looked at the most disappointing Texans of the 2012 season, and here is the short list. Ben Tate After a 942 yard 2011 season, Ben Tate rushed for 279 yards in 2012 and was relegated to…
SOTT Draft Profile: Jonathan Cooper
Offensive line is always a need, so we looked at a highly touted offensive guard from the University of North Carolina, Jonathan Cooper. There is a good chance he should be one of the first offensive guards off the board. We talked with Doc Kennedy of the Tar Heel Blog, a North Carolina Tar Heels community on SB Nation, about the first-team All-ACC performer. Tale of the Tape Height- 6’ 3” Weight- 310 pounds Class- Senior
