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**infantrycak** · 08-02-2004

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HOUSTON -- The Houston Texans signed center Dennis O'Sullivan on Monday to fill the practice void left by Steve McKinney's absence with a strained hamstring.

O'Sullivan signed with the San Francisco 49ers as a rookie free agent in 1999 and spent parts of the last three seasons with the New York Jets, getting into three games in 2002.

McKinney, the Texans starter, pulled the muscle before training camp and reaggravated it during conditioning tests last week. Coach Dom Capers said the signing eased the load on backups Todd Washington, Fred Weary and Luke Butkus.

Houston waived cornerback Eric Kelly to make room for O'Sullivan

Sounds like training camp fodder.

Blake · 08-02-2004

I think Pete Kendall would be a great backup to Mckinney. I doubt he would want a backup role. But who knows. I think hes a stud Center.

Porky · 08-02-2004

I thought about Kendall too, but if he is that good of a center, then why was he released during the first couple of days of training camp? Good players generall aren't released at this point in camp.

Blake · 08-02-2004

True. Makes you wonder what went on in AZ. But from the reports Ive seen around, it looks like he was cut to pay Fitz. Which is a dumb move IMO, if thats the case. I would cut E. Smith and sign a rookie RB, before I cut Kendall. So maybe Kendall wasnt working well with the new sheriff in town.

Fiddy · 08-02-2004

The surprise for me was that they waived Eric Kelly. They must really like Faggins and they must also think that Wright is going to be back....

**Lucky** · 08-02-2004

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Originally Posted by Porky

I thought about Kendall too, but if he is that good of a center, then why was he released during the first couple of days of training camp? Good players generall aren't released at this point in camp.

When Denny Green decided early on that rookie Alex Stapanovich was going to be the starting center, Kendall was released as a courtesy. This will give him the best chance to hook on with another team & get a starting gig.

BradK10 · 08-02-2004

Kendall was supposedly released for whistleblowing to the league for telling on the Cards having too long of practices.

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Porky Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 49 Posts: 11,368 Rep Power: 15839	I thought about Kendall too, but if he is that good of a center, then why was he released during the first couple of days of training camp? Good players generall aren't released at this point in camp. __________________ Your local CruiseOne Vacation specialist. www.firstclasscruising.biz Visit me on Facebook.

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Blake MMQB Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring Section: 551/B Posts: 9,595 Rep Power: 14926	True. Makes you wonder what went on in AZ. But from the reports Ive seen around, it looks like he was cut to pay Fitz. Which is a dumb move IMO, if thats the case. I would cut E. Smith and sign a rookie RB, before I cut Kendall. So maybe Kendall wasnt working well with the new sheriff in town. __________________

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Fiddy Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Age: 25 Posts: 4,314 Rep Power: 17	The surprise for me was that they waived Eric Kelly. They must really like Faggins and they must also think that Wright is going to be back.... __________________ 'Anyone ready to go outside so I can make you look bad?' - Matt Schaub talking to the DBs

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BradK10 Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Age: 33 Posts: 1,097 Rep Power: 10	Kendall was supposedly released for whistleblowing to the league for telling on the Cards having too long of practices.

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