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Oakland Raiders' Draft Speculation: Round One

CA - Things have been looking up though after two wins against decent teams, one at home against a Texans team that was on a streak and the second on the road in ...
16 hours ago | Bleacher Report

Final Sunday School: What we learned in 2008

- But it didn’t have to be the best back in the NFL. Houston rookie Steve Slaton ran for 120 in the Texans’ 24-21 win at Lambeau. And it wasn’t just the sheer ...
17 hours ago | gnb.scout.com

Getting easier for Falcons fans

GA - Think of David Carr pounded into irrelevance as the young QB of the Houston Texans a few years back. So many variables that now, about a year later, ...
Tue, Jan 6 | Savannah Morning News

Saints quiet on possible changes to defensive staff - The Times-Picayune

National Post Saints quiet on possible changes to defensive staff The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA - Jan 5, 2009 Last week the Houston Texans fired defensive coordinator Richard Smith, and the Denver Broncos made the surprising decision to fire head coach Mike Shanahan ...
Mon, Jan 5 | NOLA.com

Vince Young: Would You?

TX - Your Houston Texans aren't going to acquire VY from the Titans. Not happening. Won't happen for any number of reasons. First, VY could very well still be in ...
Tue, Jan 6 | Battle Red Blog

NFL News and Notes - January 1st, 2009

AFC Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz will interview for head coaching positions with the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns. Titans rookie running back Chris Johnson ripped the Rookie of the Year voting process. NFC
Thu, Jan 1 | Mac's Football

Charean Williams’ NFL blitz

NFL statistical leaders were crowned: New Orleans’ Drew Brees led in passing (5,069); San Diego’s Philip Rivers in passer rating (105.5); Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson in rushing (1,760); Houston’s Andre Johnson in receptions (115) and receiving yards (1,575); Dallas’ DeMarcus Ware...
Sat, Jan 3 | Star-Telegram.com

Texans Finish Year on High Note; Ring in 2009 With Change

TX - Matt Schaub, Mario Williams, Andre Johnson, Kris Brown, and DeMeco Ryans increased their name recognition and Steve Slaton, Owen Daniels, Amobi Okoye, ...
Tue, Jan 6 | Study of Sports

The Elusive Playoffs

11/20 - 55% San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, Tennessee Titans/Oilers, Minnesota Vikings 10/20 - 50% Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots 7/20 - 35% Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Diego Chargers
Fri, Jan 2 | 5goldenrings.net

Fox Sports Houston set for new identity

NC - It offers local sports programming, including 130 Astros games, 62 Rockets games, Astros and Rockets shoulder programming, Houston Texans weekly shows ...
15 hours ago | Bizjournals.com

Texans part ways with strength coach, head trainer

Riley and Bastin, who worked with former general manager Charley Casserly with the Washington Redskins, had been with the Texans since they came into the ... Texans continue staff moves Dallas Morning News Texans don't renew contracts of strength coach, trainer Houston Chronicle
Tue, Jan 6 | Houston Chronicle

Texans continue staff moves

Houston Chronicle TX - AP The Houston Texans will not renew the contracts of head trainer Kevin Bastin and strength and conditioning coach Dan Riley. The moves come a week after ... Texans don't renew contracts of strength coach, trainer Houston Chronicle all 12 news articles
Tue, Jan 6 | Dallas Morning News

NFL News and Notes - January 1st, 2009

AFC Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz will interview for head coaching positions with the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns. Titans rookie running back Chris Johnson ripped the Rookie of the Year voting process. NFC
Thu, Jan 1 | Mac's Football

As Bush's term winds down, his Texas team gets graded

United States - That's the case with the top Texans who came to Washington with Bush in 2001. Six served in his Cabinet over his eight years in office, and another 12 held ...
Sat, Jan 3 | Houston Chronicle

Charean Williams’ NFL blitz

NFL statistical leaders were crowned: New Orleans’ Drew Brees led in passing (5,069); San Diego’s Philip Rivers in passer rating (105.5); Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson in rushing (1,760); Houston’s Andre Johnson in receptions (115) and receiving yards (1,575); Dallas’ DeMarcus Ware...
Sat, Jan 3 | Star-Telegram.com

Port A Hoping For More Winter Texans

TX - Jan 5, 2009 Two years ago, we could not get into this park because it was full and this year we had no problem getting into it," said David Pedersen, a Winter Texan ...
Mon, Jan 5 | KIII TV3

Offseason with plenty of questions

Oct. 5, W, 31-27, at Houston: Texans backup quarterback Sage Rosenfels fumbled twice and threw an interception as Indianapolis recovered from a 17-point ... The NFL's Good, Bad and the Ugly: Week 17 BlackAthlete.net AFC South: Colts are California Dreamin' Sports Network
Mon, Jan 5 | topix.net

Central Texans discuss health care ideas for Obama administration

TX - The 38-year-old Hewlett Packard employee and Houston resident was at Scott & White because his father was receiving care there. ...
Tue, Jan 6 | Waco Tribune Herald

Full-Court Press: Under-the-radar Texans in NFL playoffs

TX - Jan 5, 2009 130 overall, this 6-foot-6, 305-pound native of Houston once participated in the Children's Miracle Network Telethon as a phone operator, proving it's not ...
Mon, Jan 5 | San Antonio Express

Ed Reed type of player Texans don't have

Ed Reed is the type of player the Texans don't have ... have never had ... desperately need. (Reed was the 24th pick in the draft in which some teams, including the Texans, thought David Carr was the best overall...
Mon, Jan 5 | Houston Chronicle

Jan. 7: On Detroit, Montreal and Houston

United States - The old Champ Car race was held at Reliant Stadium, home of the Houston Texans, and by then you have football season. Seems it might be nice to return to ...
Tue, Jan 6 | blogs.indystar.com

Texans Report Card - QB

BattleRedNation.com is going to look at the Texans, position by position, and give our final evaluation of what happened during the 2008 season. We’re going to start with the most important single position in sports, the quarterback position.
Mon, Jan 5 | FOXSports.com News for Texans

Battle on the bay: Civil War comes to Galveston

TX - Sam Houston warned Texans of the dangers of such “riotous adventure.” Nevertheless, the Texas Secession Convention approved a resolution to withdraw Texas ...
Tue, Jan 6 | Galveston County Daily News

Commentary: Kubiak should have final say in hiring

United States - I have no idea who Gary Kubiak is going to hire as his second defensive coordinator, but I do know this decision will get him a contract extension or get ... Texans Finish Year on High Note; Ring in 2009 With Change Study of Sports all 3 news articles
Tue, Jan 6 | Houston Chronicle

Sage debate not quite the same for Texans fans

- He will be 31 years old in two months and has a year left on his Texans contract. During his December 29 press conference, Texans Head Coach Gary Kubiak was ... Texans Report Card - QB InsideHouston.com (subscription) all 2 news articles
Mon, Jan 5 | Examiner.com

New FOX Sports Houston 24-Hour Feed to Showcase Local Programming - Business Wire

New FOX Sports Houston 24-Hour Feed to Showcase Local Programming Business Wire (press release), CA - The HD studio will be the destination for Astros, Rockets and Texans pregame and postgame shows that had been originating from FOX Sports Southwest. Houston ...
Tue, Jan 6 | businesswire.com

2009 NFL Mock Draft

IN - Jan 4, 2009 15) Houston Texans- DT BJ Raji Raji is seen as the top defensive tackle in this draft and would be the third tackle taken in the first round in the last ...
Sun, Jan 4 | Kornheiser's Cartel

For Ravens, nothing matters like state of mind Peter Schmuck

United States - The Ravens lost their scheduled bye week because of the hurricane that forced the postponement of their road game against the Houston Texans, but they march ... Titans' humble QB Collins must encounter old-demon Ravens USA Today New chapter, familiar foe Baltimore Sun
Wed, Jan 7 | Baltimore Sun

Get ready to chat about the Texans, NFL

Thanks for tuning in to today's Texans/NFL chat. Things will get started at 11:45 a.m., and we'll answer questions in...
Tue, Jan 6 | Houston Chronicle

Steelers: Defense isn't memorable yet

PA - Houston (8-8): Another club that could use a little more contribution from its defense (perhaps with a new coordinator). Still, the Texans have been 8-8 for ...
Sat, Jan 3 | Monessen Valley Independent

Source: Sanders out as defensive coordinator

- Against Houston, it let the Texans drive from their 1-yard line to the winning field goal as time expired. Against Jacksonville, a breakdown in the ... PACKERS: Sanders out as defensive coordinator Journal Times all 28 news articles
Sun, Jan 4 | gnb.scout.com

No Shame In Dolphins' Disappointing Endgame

The home schedule will include the three AFC East rivals plus matchups with the Texans, Colts, Saints, Buccaneers, and Steelers. ... Ravens hope to tame Wildcat again Baltimore Sun Free-agents-to-be key for Miami Dolphins MiamiHerald.com NFL News - Protrade
Tue, Jan 6 | Sports Network

NFL Playoffs Week One Predictions: Toddler Style

CA - Walden finished 11-5 last week, picking some gems like the Dolphins over the Jets, the Chargers over the Broncos, and the Texans over the Bears. ...
Sat, Jan 3 | Bleacher Report

Mandeville to play in East-West Shrine Game

MA - Jan 5, 2009 The two teams will practice all week at Reliant Stadium, home of the NFL’s Houston Texans. Mandeville, who hails from Walpole, Mass., recently finished an ...
Mon, Jan 5 | gonu.com

Hopson says Straus election will be good for East Texas

Another issue important to all Texans is tax relief. Hopson, who was still working at his Jacksonville pharmacy Monday, said he has already filed a bill to ... West Texas delegation moves closer to backing leader from outside ... LubbockOnline.com
Tue, Jan 6 | Kilgore News Herald

Defenses lead teams to playoffs

PA - The Saints were first in the NFL in total offense during the regular season, with 410.7 yards per game, followed by the Broncos (395.8), Texans (382.1), ...
Sat, Jan 3 | articles.lancasteronline.com

Kubiak to let Kyle Shanahan call the plays

- Coach Gary Kubiak intends to let coordinator Kyle Shanahan call all of the Texans' plays in 2009. Shanahan showed a ton of promise in his first playcalling ...
Sun, Jan 4 | Rotoworld.com

Whispers — league wrap-up

IL - A source close to the club notes the Texans might not have much interest in trading Rosenfels as it is, what with starter Matt Schaub failing to play all 16 ...
Sun, Jan 4 | ProFootballWeekly.com

Trans-Texas Corridor is dead, TxDOT chief says

The state, he said, will carry forward with modifications to proposed projects and will rely heavily upon input from Texans through more town hall meetings ... Trans-Texas Corridor Scrapped Traffic World RIP, Trans Texas Corridor Houston Press Reuters - MyFox Houston
Tue, Jan 6 | Houston Chronicle

Texans' final stats reflect need for defensive change

When the Texans selected Mario Williams over Reggie Bush with the No. 1 overall pick in 2006, they declared they were drafting him to build their defense. Three years later, that process clearly is continuing as they look toward hiring a defensive coordinator and tweaking their depth thro...
Fri, Jan 2 | Houston Chronicle

Titans' humble QB Collins must encounter old-demon Ravens

Locksmith Sports Picks - Jan 5, 2009 That was evident in the way Collins addressed his huddle after opening an Oct. 21 game against the Houston Texans with a terrible throw and an interception ... New chapter, familiar foe Baltimore Sun all 628 news articles
Mon, Jan 5 | USA Today

Colts-Chargers: Wild Card Preview

CBC.ca CA - by Matt Gilmartin (Columnist) The Colts and Chargers will face off in the wild card round of the AFC playoffs in another round of a rivalry that has ... Texans nemesis Peyton Manning tabbed as AP's MVP Houston Chronicle all 2,065 news articles
Sat, Jan 3 | Bleacher Report

TEXANS 31 | BEARS 24

A very bad beginning Sunday turned into a very happy ending for Texans rookie running back Steve Slaton , who finished a week to remember as the leading rookie rusher in the NFL .
Tue, Jan 6 | Fox Sports

Free-agents-to-be key for Miami Dolphins

FL - This is the best Carey has played,'' CBS insider/former Redskins and Texans general manager Charley Casserly said. Carey, 27, got the better of the Jets' ...
Sat, Jan 3 | MiamiHerald.com

This week’s mailbag is jam-packed, with three hot topics:

New York Daily News United States - I’m not 100 percent sold on that, although it only takes one team to take the plunge (eg Texans gave up two second-rounders for QB Matt Schaub; Cowboys gave ... Issues cloud Pats’ future Worcester Telegram all 318 news articles
Tue, Jan 6 | Boston Globe

Remember 'Rosencopter'? Look back at Texans with us

United States - Worst coaching decision: On their first drive of the season, the Texans faced fourth-and-1 at the Pittsburgh 48. Gary Kubiak called for a Matt Schaub sneak. ... Underachieving Jaguars rookie Harvey began to show potential at ... Pro Football Weekly all 3 news articles
Sat, Jan 3 | Houston Chronicle

Coming in '09 for Texans: No Sage Rosenfels

Don't expect it to happen quickly, but before the Texans crank it up again next season, they will have a new backup quarterback.
Sun, Jan 4 | Houston Chronicle

NFL quick hits

United States - Two teams to watch in 2009: the Texans and 49ers. Plan on both being touted in this space regularly over the next few months. You have been forewarned. ...
Sat, Jan 3 | Boston Herald

Remember 'Rosencopter'? Look back at Texans with us

Matt Schaub’s 3-yard touchdown on a quarterback draw was the play of the year. It beat Miami with 3 seconds left and gave the Texans their first victory after an 0-4 start.
Sat, Jan 3 | Houston Chronicle

The NFL's Good, Bad and the Ugly: Week 17

After the Raiders went into Tampa and stun the Buccaneers and the Texans toppled the Bears in Houston, the Eagles took care of the rest by destroying Dallas ... Ravens hope to tame Wildcat again Baltimore Sun Flacco, Ryan among nominees for Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Year NFL News
Sat, Jan 3 | BlackAthlete.net

John McClain's final Texans grades

Quarterbacks: The Texans ranked third in offense (382.1 yards). Matt Schaub was a different quarterback after he returned from the knee injury - more comfortable in the pocket, a more vocal leader and more confident with his receivers. Sage Rosenfels sparked consecutive victories over C...
Thu, Jan 1 | FOXSports.com

Fans ramping up for playoff run

But with the help of victories from the Oakland Raiders and Houston Texans, the Eagles made it to the postseason. This marks the seventh time the the Birds ... Philadelphia Eagles vs Minnesota Vikings - Free NFL Football Pick Football Picks
Mon, Jan 5 | Allentown Morning Call

Quotable NFL GameDay Morning: Shanahan vows to coach again

It worked out so well that Texans coach Gary Kubiak now plans to let the younger Shanahan call all of Houston’s plays next season. ... NFL: Broncos line up coaching candidates Salt Lake Tribune NFL | Veteran Broncos coach Mike Shanahan axed Seattle Times
Sun, Jan 4 | NFL News

NFL wildcard predictions

IL - Jan 2, 2009 The Colts winning streak has included impressive wins over Pittsburgh and Tennessee, but also uninspired wins over the Browns (10-6), the Texans (33-27) and ... NFL Wild Card Preview CBSSports.com all 133 news articles
Fri, Jan 2 | Monmouth Daily Review Atlas

Immigration gets a place on state lawmakers' 2009 agenda

DigitalJournal.com United States - Jan 4, 2009 Louise Whiteford, president of Texans for Immigration Reform, based in Houston, said tough economic times are forcing state leaders to examine closely the ... Tough Economy Making Illegal Immigrants Return to Homelands MyFox Houston
Sun, Jan 4 | Houston Chronicle

Poole: Bolder change than Cable is needed by Oakland

CA - 81) is embraced by coach Tom Cable after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. ...
Sun, Jan 4 | Contra Costa Times

NFL: Several defensive coordinators could be on the move this ...

HI - The Texans have fired defensive coordinator Richard Smith. It's believed that one of the reasons the Broncos fired Mike Shanahan is he did not want to ...
Sat, Jan 3 | Honolulu Advertiser

Texans nemesis Peyton Manning tabbed as AP's MVP

United States - NEW YORK — Peyton Manning can tell Brett Favre to move over and make room for him atop the roster of NFL Most Valuable Players. For the third time, ...
Fri, Jan 2 | Houston Chronicle

Now, if you just cut out the rotten part...

TX - The Texans, at the moment, have an estimated $29695000 available under the cap. The salary cap was created by the NFL to allow salaries to remain relatively ...
Sat, Jan 3 | Battle Red Blog

Texans nemesis Peyton Manning tabbed as AP's MVP

The NFL MVP led the Colts to wins in nine straight games and helped them secure a wild-card berth and a meeting Saturday night with San Diego.
Fri, Jan 2 | Houston Chronicle

Ravens hope to tame Wildcat again

per Wildcat snap (and scored six touchdowns) on 25 plays over a three-game span against the New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers and Houston Texans. ... Ravens: From road kill to road warriors Baltimore Examiner Ravens rookie Flacco poised to shine in Miami The Associated Press
Sat, Jan 3 | Baltimore Sun

Congratulations on a great finish ! - InsideHouston.com

Congratulations on a great finish ! InsideHouston.com (subscription), TX - I'm glad the Texans finished strong, I'll be looking for bigger and better things from Houston next year. Good luck in 2009...and again congratulations on a ...
Thu, Jan 1 | mbd.scout.com

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