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OutlookHouston finally had that breakout season last year, making the playoffs for the first time in their history. The Texans strong running game will keep them in most games, which is a positive for the coming season. They'll win a lot of games once again and likely challenge for a playoff spot. The defense is a bit of a concern, especially with the loss of Mario Williams. The lack of a pass rush could be an issue. Either way, this team should finish above .500 and make a run at a playoff spot. The Texans probably aren't a Super Bowl contender just yet but getting closer. |
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DeVier Posey, WR. Posey has a chance to start as a rookie. The Texans have been looking for a starter opposite Andre Johnson for years. Posey looks to be that guy. He isn't flashy but a well-rounded receiver for a rookie. He has a chance to start from day one in a good offense, which gives him some fantasy upside for the coming season. He can get 800 or so yards and five touchdowns in a starting role, making him worth a late-round flier come draft day. |
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Owen Daniels, TE. Daniels is certainly capable of the big game in this offense but he has a few things working against him. He is injury prone, dealing with knee injuries throughout his career. Plus, his career high in scores is just five and he scored three times despite having 54 receptions last season. Daniels isn't an elite tight end, so don't overpay for him based on upside. His past numbers suggest he is more of a spot starter than anything. Expect more of the same in 2012. |
Team Notes| May 22, 08:43 AM |
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said QB Case Keenum could unseat QB T.J. Yates for the backup quarterback spot. | | May 20, 08:23 PM |
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans FS Ed Reed (hip) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, or midway through it. | | May 20, 05:43 PM |
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said LB Brooks Reed received some reps at inside linebacker during organized team activities Monday, May 20, which allowed LBs Sam Montgomery and Trevardo Williams to work at outside linebacker with the first- and second-team defense. | | May 20, 05:33 PM |
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said FS Ed Reed (hip) is doing very well in his recovery from offseason hip surgery. | | May 20, 05:13 PM |
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (knee) said he will definitely be ready for the start of the regular season and is pretty sure he will be ready for the start of training camp. | | May 19, 09:42 PM |
Houston Texans LB Brooks Reed (groin) said Sunday, May 19, that he is healthy for the beginning of the team's organized team activities (OTAs), and he said he is '100 percent.' Reed said he has been running and lifting weights for the past three weeks and the groin hasn't given him any trouble. | | May 18, 04:33 PM |
Houston Texans PK Randy Bullock (groin) said the team will monitor the amount of kicking he does early on because he coming back from a groin injury. | | May 15, 08:33 PM |
Houston Texans PK Randy Bullock (groin) said Wednesday, May 15, that he is fully recovered from a groin tear which cost him his rookie season. 'I feel great. I've been cleared. (I'm) working out and doing everything normal. It feels good,' Bullock said.
Fantasy Impact: He should be the starting kicker for the Texans this season. | | May 15, 04:03 PM |
Houston Texans RBs Deji Karim, Cierre Wood, George Winn, Dennis Johnson and Ray Graham are expected to compete for the No. 3 running back job during offseason workouts and training camp. | | May 15, 03:13 PM |
Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said LB Darryl Sharpton (hip) still has not been cleared to participate in offseason workouts because he still recovering from the hip injury that landed him on Injured Reserve last season. | | May 15, 08:43 AM |
Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said LB Brooks Reed (undisclosed) had surgery this offseason to repair an injury suffered during the season. He didn't say whether the surgery would keep Reed out of OTAs, which begin May 20. | | May 14, 04:33 PM |
The Houston Texans signed RB Deji Karim (Colts) Tuesday, May 14. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Fantasy Impact: He'll compete for a roster spot with the Texans. | | May 13, 09:06 AM |
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak praised WR DeAndre Hopkins after his first practice with the team. "Impressed. Very impressed," Kubiak said. "Very competitive, that's number one."
Fantasy Impact: Hopkins has a chance to make a big impact his rookie season. | | May 12, 01:42 PM |
Houston Texans OT Brennan Williams could win with the starting right tackle job because OT Derek Newton (knee) is still recovering from knee surgery. | | May 09, 07:22 PM |
Free-agent QB John Beck (Texans) will participate in the New Orleans Saints' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. | | May 09, 07:12 PM |
The New England Patriots recently tried out free-agent OG Antoine Caldwell (Texans) and OG Rex Hadnot (Chargers). |
Offseason Keys|
RB Deji Karim, FB Greg Jones, P Shane Lechler, FS Ed Reed.
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RB Justin Forsett,
FB James Casey,
WR Kevin Walter,
PK Shayne Graham,
P Donnie Jones,
OT Rashad Butler,
LB Connor Barwin,
CB Glover Quin,
FS Alan Ball.
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2012 Schedule
| 1 | Sep 9 |
10:20PM |
at San Diego |
| 2 | Sep 15 |
1:00PM |
Tennessee |
| 3 | Sep 22 |
1:00PM |
at Baltimore |
| 4 | Sep 29 |
1:00PM |
Seattle |
| 5 | Oct 6 |
8:30PM |
at San Francisco |
| 6 | Oct 13 |
1:00PM |
St Louis |
| 7 | Oct 20 |
1:00PM |
at Kansas City |
| -- Week 8 Bye -- |
| 9 | Nov 3 |
8:30PM |
Indianapolis |
| 10 | Nov 10 |
4:25PM |
at Arizona |
| 11 | Nov 17 |
1:00PM |
Oakland |
| 12 | Nov 24 |
1:00PM |
Jacksonville |
| 13 | Dec 1 |
4:25PM |
New England |
| 14 | Dec 5 |
8:25PM |
at Jacksonville |
| 15 | Dec 15 |
1:00PM |
at Indianapolis |
| 16 | Dec 22 |
1:00PM |
Denver |
| 17 | Dec 29 |
1:00PM |
at Tennessee |
| 18 | Jan 4 |
4:30PM |
Cincinnati |
| 19 | Jan 12 |
4:30PM |
at New England |
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