May 21, 2013

Other Side of the Ball: An Interview with Derrell Smith

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…

Wade Phillips Tells Buccaneers to Stay Home

  Early this evening ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Twitter: @AdamSchefter: Texans DC Wade Phillips told Tampa Bay that he was pulling out of process.

Wade Phillips Being Courted by the Buccaneers

  After the biggest win in the franchise history the Houston Texans nation was hit with a big buzz kill finding out that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached out to the Texans and is seeking permission to talk to defensive coordinator Wade Phillips for their head coaching vacancy.

Behind Enemy Lines: with What the Buc?

Once again we give insight into the Houston Texans upcoming opponent and we enlisted the help of Derek from the site What the Buc? who covers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.   We dive into questions that cover the impressive rookie class the Buccaneers drafted in 2011, ex-Texans Zac Diles and Frank Okam, Head Coach Raheem Morris, Quarterback Josh Freeman and much more.

Relocation: Ex-Texans Finding New Homes

As of today, a few recently waived Texans players have found new homes in the NFL. As a Texans fan, this the first time in a long time that players released from Houston have been considered a top commodities on the open market. Here is a list of ex-Texans playing in the NFL.