<![CDATA[Houston Texans Message Board & Forum - TexansTalk.com]]> http://www.texanstalk.com/forums en Thu, 23 May 2013 18:52:29 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Houston Texans Message Board & Forum - TexansTalk.com]]> http://www.texanstalk.com/forums The one perfect answer to the Pro Bowl. http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100298&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 17:44:23 GMT We make it a game show. (http://extramustard.si.com/2013/05/23/pro-bowl-rulebook/) ---Quote--- The NFL is apparently willing to try anything to fix the Pro Bowl. Earlier this week Albert Breer of NFL Network reported that the league is... We make it a game show.

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The NFL is apparently willing to try anything to fix the Pro Bowl. Earlier this week Albert Breer of NFL Network reported that the league is discussing game show-like elements, such as paying out prizes during play, in order to “make it so every single minute of the game has some sort of thing that’s going to keep fans interested and engaged.” Breer also said the NFL doesn’t “feel the need to keep the integrity of what a normal football game is.”

You know things are bad when the strict, image-obsessed NFL is willing to tweak its flawless product. (There’s also talk of designating AFC and NFC team captains, who would then pick their teams. But let’s not go crazy here.) The status of this rumored game show scenario is yet to be determined, but if they decide to press their luck (and perhaps be more proactive in controlling the pet population), the rules would more or less write themselves.
]]> The National Football League brakos82 http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100298 Brian Urlacher retires after 13 seasons http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100297&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 17:27:41 GMT
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Former Bears star retires after 13 seasons

Before Brian Urlacher starred in the NFL for 13 seasons as the Chicago Bears' middle linebacker, he was a high school wide receiver and college safety. It should be no surprise then that the trademark of his Hall of Fame career was how he helped take his pro position to a high level against the pass.

Urlacher's decision to fade into the sunset on Wednesday means he will be enshrined on the same summer day in 2018 as another dominant turn-of-the-century linebacker—Ray Lewis.

In many ways, Urlacher and Lewis were old-school players. They were relentless, intense, hard-tackling team leaders who played for only one team. They both channeled the man who most still consider to be the best middle linebacker of all time—Bears great Dick Butkus. While Urlacher had a direct tie to his franchise lineage, Lewis lived up to that legacy with own brand of intimidation.

But make no mistake, Urlacher and Lewis also were built to thrive in the modern pass-happy era, where making a seamless transition from the upfield pass rush to downfield coverage is just as critical as laying the wood against the run.

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Crazy that it's already been 13 years. ]]> The National Football League Double Barrel http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100297 Michael Crabtree torn achillies 5/22 http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100270&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 18:10:41 GMT @MikeGarafolo: Tough one for 49ers. Michael Crabtree has a torn Achilles ouch, that has to hurt. @MikeGarafolo: Tough one for 49ers. Michael Crabtree has a torn Achilles


ouch, that has to hurt. ]]> The National Football League b0ng http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100270 (Audio) Emmett: ‘Astrodome Will Be Torn Down Or Renovated By Super Bowl’ http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100268&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 15:49:57 GMT I'm at work, so haven't listened to the audio yet, but wanted to post it anyway.


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Emmett: ‘Astrodome Will Be Torn Down Or Renovated By Super Bowl’

Harris County Judge Ed Emmett joined In The Loop with Nick and Lopez and they talked about the Astrodome and what the possibilities are for it and will there be a decision and resolution before the Super Bowl in Houston in 2017.


http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/...by-super-bowl/
]]> The National Football League michaelm http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100268 ! http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100265&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 04:04:19 GMT Thanks Doc Jean!!

You have again proven yourself the most awesome MD - EVER!

Thanks for checking into my Moms situation............ YET AGAIN!!! I LOVE YOU MAN!! As do many of us 'ol friends do!!

Thanks Doc!!! You're the best! ]]> Texan_Bill http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100265 2013 reg season tix http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100261&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 00:28:34 GMT 2 TIX IN SEC.353 ROW R AISLE SEATS FOR THE 8 REG SEASON GAMES
$2500
NO PARKING PASS
NO PSL's ]]> Tickets, Memorabilia and Gear sixfour http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100261 Orlando Texans http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100252&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 05:15:11 GMT I just moved to Orlando in the past 2 weeks and was wondering if we had any other members in the area? I know we have some Floridians among us, but not sure about Orlando. If so, I would like to meet up on game days and form a group if one... I just moved to Orlando in the past 2 weeks and was wondering if we had any other members in the area? I know we have some Floridians among us, but not sure about Orlando.

If so, I would like to meet up on game days and form a group if one hasn't been formed yet. It's a bit early, but early is good. ]]> Texan Tailgate TexansSeminole http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100252 nfl draft could get pushed into may http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100241&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 19:41:18 GMT Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the NFL and NFLPA are negotiating to move the NFL draft to May and to move the start of the season to before the NFL combine. The deal would see these date changes be in effect for the next three years. Per... Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the NFL and NFLPA are negotiating to move the NFL draft to May and to move the start of the season to before the NFL combine. The deal would see these date changes be in effect for the next three years.

Per sports mobile app ]]> The National Football League Wolf http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100241 TJ Yates vs Case Keenum (Training Camp/Pre season 2013) http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100240&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 14:04:00 GMT Should be one of the more interesting competitions in camp. I think the fans will definitely be paying attention to this battle...

But I was listening to the 610 and John Lopez brought up an interesting point. He contends that there's 0 chance Keenum beats out Yates. He said that even if Keenum outplays Yates, you're not going to have the team come out and directly say Keenum is the #2.

His reasoning is that if that were to happen, you'd have an immediate QB controversy/a bunch of pressure on Schaub. Right now it's Yates vs Keenum...If Keenum is the back up....all of a sudden he's one spot away from starter. As the third string QB he doesn't pose any immediate threat to Schaub. There's no "circus" type atmosphere with die hard Coog fans or Keenum fans or just fans of local talent frothing at the mouth for Keenum to make that one last jump to the starting line-up. With how Schaub finished last year, if Keenum were his back up I do think it'd be a big fuss at Schaub's first mistake or bad game.

Anyways, this number 2 QB competition will be interesting to follow. Lots around here do believe that Case has the talent to at least be a back up.

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One of the first things that jumps out is the voice. Case Keenum's booming voice is back. It fills up the indoor practice bubble in the first session of the Houston Texans' rookie mini camp, leaving little doubt who's huddle this is.

The former University of Houston legend is back in command, doing what he does best, grabbing the shot much of the NFL was reluctant to give him. He flings on-the-money out passes to the sideline with seemingly little effort. He hits rookie receiver DeAndre Hopkins deep. He even overthrows Hopkins a few times (so much for that "weak" arm). He gets the offense in and out of the huddle quickly, his barked out play calls impossible to miss.

Call it the evolution of a pro quarterback. Yes, a pro quarterback.

The doubts that Case Keenum — who treated all-time NCAA passing records like mere speed bumps at UH — can play at the NFL level have been more than a little ridiculous from the beginning. Art Briles, Kevin Sumlin and now Gary Kubiak have all shown belief in this once unheralded prospect from West Texas. Those are three coaches who've proven they know a little something about the quarterback position.
http://houston.culturemap.com/news/s...es-for-qb-job/ ]]> Texans Talk Rey http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100240 Texans OTAs thread (5/20-21, 23, 28-30, 6/3-6). http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100239&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 04:14:27 GMT I think this could serve as a good repository for news bits we hear from OTA's. I'll let Nick Scurfield start us off with 5 things to look for (I guess, hear about for us) during OTA's:

http://www.houstontexans.com/news/ar...1-605856f220ca


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Originally Posted by Nick Scurfield
Here are five things to watch in Texans OTAs (organized team activities), which begin on Monday at the Methodist Training Center.

The Texans will have 10 practices in OTAs (May 20-21, 23 and 28-30 and June 3-6), followed by a mandatory mini-camp from June 11-13.

1. Hopkins: Rookie wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins made a strong first impression in rookie mini-camp last weekend, but that was against other rookies, many who were with the Texans on a tryout basis.

Now, the first-round draft pick from Clemson will be practicing with Andre Johnson, catching passes from quarterback Matt Schaub and going against cornerbacks such as Pro Bowler Johnathan Joseph and Kareem Jackson.

The Texans expect Hopkins to make a significant contribution from the get-go as a rookie. He showed “extremely special” ball skills in the rookie mini-camp. The Texans would certainly like to see more of the same as Hopkins practices with his veteran teammates.
Brooks Reed healthy for OTAs after groin surgery

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Texans linebacker Brooks Reed is “100 percent” after January groin surgery and was able to work out ahead of the beginning of the club’s organized team practice activities, Reed told Dave Zangaro of CSNHouston on Sunday.

Reed told CSNHouston.com he has been lifting weights and running in the last three weeks.

“It shouldn’t be anything to worry about,” Reed said. “It happened in the past and got over it. Worked hard rehabbing it so we’re at 100 percent right now and looking to improve during OTAs.”
]]> Texans Talk b0ng http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100239 Houston Texans at San Diego Chargers - Monday, September 9 http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100236&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 00:14:48 GMT Who is going? My wife and I are going. Tickets in hand.... :swatter: Who is going? My wife and I are going. Tickets in hand.... :swatter: ]]> Texan Tailgate Revolution http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100236 Broncos QB Peyton Manning’s renegotiated contract cleared $2.5 million in cap space i http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100234&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 22:16:29 GMT ---Quote--- Under the new terms of the contract, Manning will still earn the $40 million in guaranteed money over the next two seasons, but the payouts of those amounts has been tweaked. Instead of earning $20 million in fully guaranteed base...
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Under the new terms of the contract, Manning will still earn the $40 million in guaranteed money over the next two seasons, but the payouts of those amounts has been tweaked.
Instead of earning $20 million in fully guaranteed base salaries in 2013 and 2014, Manning received a $10 million salary advance and his base salaries in 2013 and 2014 have been lowered to $15 million in each season. The $10 million salary advance is treated like a signing bonus and will be prorated over the next four seasons, reducing Manning's cap number from $20 million to $17.5 million in both 2013 and 2014.
However, the downside to the cap savings the next two seasons is that Manning's cap number will increase by $2.5 million, going from $19 million to $21.5 million, in both 2015 and 2016 as the Broncos will have veered, slightly, from the "pay as you go" approach they had been taking with the 37-year-old quarterback.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-sh...173612692.html ]]> The National Football League Wolf http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100234 <![CDATA[Cushing's health]]> http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100224&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 22:51:00 GMT I have some good news. A friend of mine has a gym and was working out with Cushing and my friend indicated nothing negative and was very positive so this is a good thing. I don't trust the Texans medical staff so I was happy to see this.

[IMG][/IMG] ]]> Texans Talk SW H-TOWN http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100224 Mario Williams now a licensed peace officer in TX http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100222&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 21:12:18 GMT Jerome Solomon ‏@JeromeSolomon 5m RT @MarkBermanFox26 Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams is now a licensed peace officer in the state of Texas. http://tinyurl.com/a44fmsc ]]> The National Football League srrono http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100222 Lunt not allowed to transfer to Big 12,SEC, or Southern Miss http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100221&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 17:08:49 GMT http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/wes-lunt-not-allowed-transfer-big-12-sec-221525359.html ---Quote--- When quarterback Wes Lunt announced he was going to transfer from Oklahoma State, both he and the school went out of their way to... http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-...221525359.html
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When quarterback Wes Lunt announced he was going to transfer from Oklahoma State, both he and the school went out of their way to handle it in the classiest way possible.
Lunt thanked Oklahoma State, and Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy thanked Lunt. Lunt was a highly touted recruit and was a starter to begin the 2012 season as a true freshman, but he dealt with injuries and it was time to move on. Oklahoma State had a logjam at quarterback after the spring. Everyone seemed on board with him moving on and doing what was best for his future.
That makes Oklahoma State's subsequent significant transfer restrictions on Lunt so odd, and infuriating as well.
According to the Tulsa World, Lunt will not be allowed by Oklahoma State to transfer to a school in the Big 12, SEC or to Southern Mississippi (whose new coach, Todd Monken, was previously Oklahoma State's offensive coordinator).

Pretty crappy of OSU. What are they afraid of? If they think the kid is that good, he'd probably be starting for them. ]]> College Football Wolf http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100221