Official 2012 Training Camp Thread

[Playoffs]

Nick Scurfield ‏@NickScurfield
Good news for #Texans fans: Andre Johnson said he has had no problems w/ his injured groin & will probably return Monday

[The Pencil Neck]

Lestar Jean had an excused absence because of personal issues?

Anyone have any idea what's going on and if maybe that's been contributing with his bad hands the past couple of days?

[Texans_Chick]

Today's training camp report:

Day 6 2012 Texans training camp: JJ Watt? C’mon now

At the time that the JJ Watt injury happened, I didn't know. Blocked out by people, and I was trying to find out what happened to Brandon Brooks. I'm sort of glad I didn't see it. Because hello, it's JJ.

Watt was down for a while being tended to apparently.

Nobody was supposed to be tweeting from camp because it wasn't an open day but I guess some people are calling their station and having them tweet. Hm.

[Texans_Chick]

Originally Posted by The Pencil Neck

Lestar Jean had an excused absence because of personal issues?

Anyone have any idea what's going on and if maybe that's been contributing with his bad hands the past couple of days?

Nope.

[Brisco_County]

When I first saw Forsett play for Seattle, I was jealous that he wasn't playing for Houston as a scat back. His acceleration, style, and hands are perfect for this system.

[Playoffs]

Could we have an Arian, Jr. ???

Nick Scurfield ‏@NickScurfield
Rick Smith on UDFA rookie RB Jonathan Grimes: "He got a lot of people's attention. Fits the system. Very impressive so far."

Also looking good:

Nick Scurfield ‏@NickScurfield
Rick Smith on MLB-turned-FB Derrell Smith: "He has really showed some promise... I'm excited about him." #Texans

[Texans_Chick]

Just thankful that there were no injuries today.

Didn't get specifics but I think Earl Mitchell left for a bit with heat issues.

Brooks was held out due to heat issues yesterday but is fine to go.

Fangupo left practice early due to death in the family.

Crick still out with neck.

AJ was running on far field full speed. Says he is good to go for Monday.

Jean had a nice day, his best day in a while.

[IBleedTexans]

Originally Posted by Texans_Chick

Just thankful that there were no injuries today.

Didn't get specifics but I think Earl Mitchell left for a bit with heat issues.

Brooks was held out due to heat issues yesterday but is fine to go.

Fangupo left practice early due to death in the family.

Crick still out with neck.

AJ was running on far field full speed. Says he is good to go for Monday.

Jean had a nice day, his best day in a while.

I guess you could say he had a Crick in his neck ....

[The Pencil Neck]

Originally Posted by IBleedTexans

I guess you could say he had a Crick in his neck ....

Yeah.

Someone's already said that.

Couple of times.

I expect to hear this joke the rest of Crick's career. It's the jokes about him discovering DNA that I'm waiting for.

[CloakNNNdagger]

Originally Posted by The Pencil Neck

Yeah.


I expect to hear this joke the rest of Crick's career. It's the jokes about him discovering DNA that I'm waiting for.

"Everytime I look in the mirror at my neck, why do I see weird Sh*t?"

[disaacks3]

Originally Posted by HOU-TEX

Anyone watching the Texans Training Camp Live right now? My Lord, McClain's beyond obese. Damn, he's gotten huge

Burge got a snap shot

Originally Posted by The Pencil Neck

Yeah.

Someone's already said that.

Couple of times.

I expect to hear this joke the rest of Crick's career. It's the jokes about him discovering DNA that I'm waiting for.

We just need to draft a TE named Watson.

[kwayshauntay]

Originally Posted by HOU-TEX

Anyone watching the Texans Training Camp Live right now? My Lord, McClain's beyond obese. Damn, he's gotten huge

Burge got a snap shot

Is this on TV? Or online somewhere?

[The Pencil Neck]

Originally Posted by disaacks3

We just need to draft a TE named Watson.

That's my name.


And, yes, I've heard that joke before.

(When I first read your post, I was like, "How does he know my name?' lol)

[ObsiWan]

Went to T/C my first T/C session of the year this morning. Over all, I think the defense won the scrimmages. Picked off at least three passes broke up a few more and caused Yates and Schaub to have to hold the ball longer than 3 secs (I counted) several other times. Schaub had at least one or two balls batted back at him during 11-on-11s.

K. Martin looked good at KR but so did Tiny Trindon. Damn that little dude is QUICK! He drew oooo's and aaaah's from the bleachers on one return and even got an attaboy from Kubiak.

We are DEEP at RB! Foster and Tate are known quantities. But Forsett is super quick and

Things I noticed that bugged me a little:
Owen Daniels rode the stationary bike today. I hadn't seen/heard that he was nicked up. Anyone got any info on why he sat out? Also, K.Jax had the left hammy wrapped with an ice bag; when did that happen?

The aforementioned success of the kick returners worries me a little; are those two that good or is our coverage team not up to par yet?

More balls in and out of the WRs hands than I'm used to seeing.

Keenum looked to be having an off day. Insufficient zip on his passes compared to the other three guys.

[Texans_Chick]

Originally Posted by ObsiWan

Went to T/C my first T/C session of the year this morning. Over all, I think the defense won the scrimmages. Picked off at least three passes broke up a few more and caused Yates and Schaub to have to hold the ball longer than 3 secs (I counted) several other times. Schaub had at least one or two balls batted back at him during 11-on-11s.

K. Martin looked good at KR but so did Tiny Trindon. Damn that little dude is QUICK! He drew oooo's and aaaah's from the bleachers on one return and even got an attaboy from Kubiak.

We are DEEP at RB! Foster and Tate are known quantities. But Forsett is super quick and

Things I noticed that bugged me a little:
Owen Daniels rode the stationary bike today. I hadn't seen/heard that he was nicked up. Anyone got any info on why he sat out? Also, K.Jax had the left hammy wrapped with an ice bag; when did that happen?

The aforementioned success of the kick returners worries me a little; are those two that good or is our coverage team not up to par yet?

More balls in and out of the WRs hands than I'm used to seeing.

Keenum looked to be having an off day. Insufficient zip on his passes compared to the other three guys.

Kubiak is giving some vets every 3rd or so day off. Owen Daniels and Shaun Cody are getting that treatment. They both have a history of knee issues. Kubiak expects KJ back soon-he had a hamstring issue earlier this week, and they are being careful.

With the kick returners, they are wearing shorts. So there is no real hitting. So instead of blowing up a guy with initial contact, he gets maybe tagged a bit and not stopped. The returners are supposed to keep going. They are working on issues. Preseason you tend to see some odd things with returns because they work a lot with the young guys doing coverage--lots of new players, many who have not done teams before because they were stars on their college teams.

[Playoffs]

TC chatter:

Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley
Kubiak: Best set of running backs that he's had with the Texans.

P.D. Starr ‏@PHABMK6
Today was one of the worst days I have seen for a player. Alan Ball was worked by Bryant J. And Posey for TDs.

Posey has gotten better since day 1. One of the hardest workers out there.

Manning said in 2011 he was learning this season he is leading to the younger players. #Texans

Danieal Manning said Glover Quin is one of the emerging leaders for the #Texans.

Reed also told me Mericlus fits right in with the team. Hard worker and always asking questions

Lance Zierlein ‏@LanceZierlein
Strong practices so far by DeVier Posey and Sherrick McManus. #Texans

[ObsiWan]

Originally Posted by Texans_Chick

Kubiak is giving some vets every 3rd or so day off. Owen Daniels and Shaun Cody are getting that treatment. They both have a history of knee issues. Kubiak expects KJ back soon-he had a hamstring issue earlier this week, and they are being careful.

Okay, that explains O.D. and K.J. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Texans_Chick

With the kick returners, they are wearing shorts. So there is no real hitting. So instead of blowing up a guy with initial contact, he gets maybe tagged a bit and not stopped. The returners are supposed to keep going. They are working on issues. Preseason you tend to see some odd things with returns because they work a lot with the young guys doing coverage--lots of new players, many who have not done teams before because they were stars on their college teams.

I understand the shorts/no-hitting thing but Trindon and K-Mart were at the 25-30 yd line before the first cover guy could lay a glove on 'em. ...and they were bringing the ball out from 5-7 yds deep in the end zone.

When's the first full contact scrimmage? Or did the new bargaining agreement make those sort of all out practices history?

[Texn4life]

And Posey continues to impress. I'm curious if all of the people who criticized him will admit they overreacted after OTAs about him.

I've also always liked McManis. This is his first true off-season with the Texans. The first year there was an issue with him graduating from Northwestern so he wasn't here until TC, and then last year we had the lockout. There is potential for him to make a big jump this year. I remember his rookie year at a practice in Training Camp he jammed David Anderson all the way out of bounds during 1 on 1. DA didn't even get off the line. McManis has the skill so Roc and Harris are really going to have to play well to get PT over him. I just don't want to see him returning kicks ever again. That is definitely not his thing.

[TheMatrix31]

THATS John McClain?

Jesus.

[drs23]

I'm really enjoying the first hand impressions from people actually getting to attend training camp.

Can't wait for the preseason this year. Most years I could care less. Think I'm going to sign up for the all 22 gig on NFLN because the Blowmont stations don't carry the preseason games. 30 bucks? Try to beat it!