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Some interesting things posted at the offical site that I decided to pull over. These are just a few blurbs I found to be the most interesting for those that may not have seen it on the official site.
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Commander Schaub: Schaub continues to impress during OTAs. Tuesdays best pass was probably while the offense was working in the red zone. Looking the safety off the entire way, Schaub wheeled and threw a strike to Kevin Walter for a score.
Schaubs physical gifts are evident daily, but his leadership skills are what is most striking about the Texans new signal caller. He really commands the huddle.
I think that is his strength, Kubiak said. He is such in control with what he does and he can worry about all the other 10 guys. He hasnt been in a situation with any noise with our team since hes been here.
And he walks out here at the end of practice and everybody is tired and he really took control of his group and moved them right down the field. I think that is his strength and we as coaches have got to play to that strength and as a team have to play to strength and put him in a position to lead that group. I think thats what he does really well.
In just a few weeks, Schaub has learned what his role in the offense is as well as all of his teammates. In recent days hes been answering teammates questions which resonates as a sense of calm on the field.
That is important because were young and the more that they can rely on that guy I think they all play better, Kubiak said. When Andre (Johnson) feels like he can go to him for the answer, and the tight end and the linemen and he is comfortable to give them that answer. I think that is going to make everybody a little bit better.
Time will tell. But there has been some nice poise with him out here.
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Were going to practice with noise and were going to practice a lot of stuff like that to learn how to play on the road, to play at Indy, and play at Tennessee and play at places where we did not play very good. We have to get better from that standpoint.
The offense seemed to have little trouble maneuvering in the noise as Matt Schaub led the offense down the field on more than one occasion. The period was highlighted by a long rushing touchdown from Ron Dayne and a tipped ball that was hauled in by Jacoby Jones, who then scampered close to 40 yards for an apparent score.
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Comfort level increases: Matt Schaub continues to show progress during each workout and Monday was no difference as deep passes were on the agenda for the offense. He rarely leaves the deep ball short and instead misses long, making it much easier for a receiver to make a play on the ball and not a defensive back.
Schaub said Monday he is growing increasingly comfortable with Houstons offense.
Im feeling really comfortable, Schaub said. Its a day to day thing, but were getting better every day. Watching the film and meeting and just talking with the guys and getting a good feel.
We have most of the stuff in right now so were able to go back and repeat some of the things from the beginning of camp. Im feeling really smooth and its coming together nicely.
The new quarterback has also seen some improvement in his teammates, not just himself.
A ton of improvement, Schaub said. Everyone is working hard and getting better. We are coming out with a purpose every day and focusing on situations and guys are working hard. As a whole group, we are competing with the defense and they are competing with us and were challenging each other every day.
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Gado impresses: At this point in the offseason, anyone who follows the Texans is aware of their situation at running back. After the position was one of the weakest prior to last season, it has emerged as the strongest heading into this season.
Weve got six guys lined up back there, including this young guy from Notre Dame (Darius Walker) that can play, head coach Gary Kubiak said Monday. The competition is exceptional and the work load is very even.
Cleary all six wont be on the roster when the Texans host the Chiefs Sept. 9 and it had been widely speculated that the quartet of Walker, Wali Lundy, Chris Taylor and Samkon Gado may be fighting for just one roster spot behind Ahman Green and Ron Dayne.
Since Gado is the eldest of the four, it seemed logical that he had the most ground to make up this offseason in order to keep his spot on the team. It appears he has made up the ground and perhaps more.
Im impressed with what hes doing on the football field, Kubiak said. He reminds me, I told him the other day, I had Mike Anderson in Denver that had a rough year one year and then all of a sudden came back in the offseason and it was like he was possessed the way he practiced and worked.
It was like holy smokes. You watch the kid out here practice right now and his effort on the field is incredible. He plans on getting something done. I would be very surprised if he doesnt do it.
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Defense improving daily: Last years transition from a 3-4 scheme to a more traditional 4-3 attack took some time. Houstons defense struggled during the first month of the season but by years end, the Texans defense was arguably one of the finest in the league.
Kubiak believes the defense is far ahead of where they were at this time a year ago.
Its obvious that they are a lot more composed in what theyre doing in just understanding their base and what we want to do, Kubiak said. Last year we took a lot of chances, aggressive wise, as a defensive football team to try to help our team win, we felt like we had to do that.
Hopefully were better personnel wise and being more sound going into year two where we feel like we can sit there and play our base defense and not feel like we have to take as many chances. But we will be aggressive.
One player that played a huge role defensively over the final months of the 2006 season was Anthony Maddox. Maddox was plucked off the practice squad a year ago and made an immediate contribution.
Maddox was under the weather at the start of OTAs, but is feeling much better now and Kubiak is expecting big thing from the defensive tackle.
The biggest thing with Anthony is I think hes feeling good, Kubiak said. He went through some issues at the start of OTAs where he wasnt feeling well and some physical things that we got corrected. If you ask him hes probably feeling about as good as hes felt in the last couple years and hes already a good football player.
I think his health is only going to make him better and hes been very impressive.
Maddox has shed 10 pounds and claims to be even quicker off the ball. Hes also looking forward to playing with Houstons latest first-round draft pick.
I think Amobi (Okoye) is a great addition, Maddox said. Hes a young guy, quick, got a lot of energy. Its going to be good to have him out there and playing with him, hopefully hell give me some of that energy. Well have a good time.
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Commander Schaub: Schaub continues to impress during OTAs. Tuesdays best pass was probably while the offense was working in the red zone. Looking the safety off the entire way, Schaub wheeled and threw a strike to Kevin Walter for a score.
Schaubs physical gifts are evident daily, but his leadership skills are what is most striking about the Texans new signal caller. He really commands the huddle.
I think that is his strength, Kubiak said. He is such in control with what he does and he can worry about all the other 10 guys. He hasnt been in a situation with any noise with our team since hes been here.
And he walks out here at the end of practice and everybody is tired and he really took control of his group and moved them right down the field. I think that is his strength and we as coaches have got to play to that strength and as a team have to play to strength and put him in a position to lead that group. I think thats what he does really well.
In just a few weeks, Schaub has learned what his role in the offense is as well as all of his teammates. In recent days hes been answering teammates questions which resonates as a sense of calm on the field.
That is important because were young and the more that they can rely on that guy I think they all play better, Kubiak said. When Andre (Johnson) feels like he can go to him for the answer, and the tight end and the linemen and he is comfortable to give them that answer. I think that is going to make everybody a little bit better.
Time will tell. But there has been some nice poise with him out here.
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Were going to practice with noise and were going to practice a lot of stuff like that to learn how to play on the road, to play at Indy, and play at Tennessee and play at places where we did not play very good. We have to get better from that standpoint.
The offense seemed to have little trouble maneuvering in the noise as Matt Schaub led the offense down the field on more than one occasion. The period was highlighted by a long rushing touchdown from Ron Dayne and a tipped ball that was hauled in by Jacoby Jones, who then scampered close to 40 yards for an apparent score.
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Comfort level increases: Matt Schaub continues to show progress during each workout and Monday was no difference as deep passes were on the agenda for the offense. He rarely leaves the deep ball short and instead misses long, making it much easier for a receiver to make a play on the ball and not a defensive back.
Schaub said Monday he is growing increasingly comfortable with Houstons offense.
Im feeling really comfortable, Schaub said. Its a day to day thing, but were getting better every day. Watching the film and meeting and just talking with the guys and getting a good feel.
We have most of the stuff in right now so were able to go back and repeat some of the things from the beginning of camp. Im feeling really smooth and its coming together nicely.
The new quarterback has also seen some improvement in his teammates, not just himself.
A ton of improvement, Schaub said. Everyone is working hard and getting better. We are coming out with a purpose every day and focusing on situations and guys are working hard. As a whole group, we are competing with the defense and they are competing with us and were challenging each other every day.
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Gado impresses: At this point in the offseason, anyone who follows the Texans is aware of their situation at running back. After the position was one of the weakest prior to last season, it has emerged as the strongest heading into this season.
Weve got six guys lined up back there, including this young guy from Notre Dame (Darius Walker) that can play, head coach Gary Kubiak said Monday. The competition is exceptional and the work load is very even.
Cleary all six wont be on the roster when the Texans host the Chiefs Sept. 9 and it had been widely speculated that the quartet of Walker, Wali Lundy, Chris Taylor and Samkon Gado may be fighting for just one roster spot behind Ahman Green and Ron Dayne.
Since Gado is the eldest of the four, it seemed logical that he had the most ground to make up this offseason in order to keep his spot on the team. It appears he has made up the ground and perhaps more.
Im impressed with what hes doing on the football field, Kubiak said. He reminds me, I told him the other day, I had Mike Anderson in Denver that had a rough year one year and then all of a sudden came back in the offseason and it was like he was possessed the way he practiced and worked.
It was like holy smokes. You watch the kid out here practice right now and his effort on the field is incredible. He plans on getting something done. I would be very surprised if he doesnt do it.
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Defense improving daily: Last years transition from a 3-4 scheme to a more traditional 4-3 attack took some time. Houstons defense struggled during the first month of the season but by years end, the Texans defense was arguably one of the finest in the league.
Kubiak believes the defense is far ahead of where they were at this time a year ago.
Its obvious that they are a lot more composed in what theyre doing in just understanding their base and what we want to do, Kubiak said. Last year we took a lot of chances, aggressive wise, as a defensive football team to try to help our team win, we felt like we had to do that.
Hopefully were better personnel wise and being more sound going into year two where we feel like we can sit there and play our base defense and not feel like we have to take as many chances. But we will be aggressive.
One player that played a huge role defensively over the final months of the 2006 season was Anthony Maddox. Maddox was plucked off the practice squad a year ago and made an immediate contribution.
Maddox was under the weather at the start of OTAs, but is feeling much better now and Kubiak is expecting big thing from the defensive tackle.
The biggest thing with Anthony is I think hes feeling good, Kubiak said. He went through some issues at the start of OTAs where he wasnt feeling well and some physical things that we got corrected. If you ask him hes probably feeling about as good as hes felt in the last couple years and hes already a good football player.
I think his health is only going to make him better and hes been very impressive.
Maddox has shed 10 pounds and claims to be even quicker off the ball. Hes also looking forward to playing with Houstons latest first-round draft pick.
I think Amobi (Okoye) is a great addition, Maddox said. Hes a young guy, quick, got a lot of energy. Its going to be good to have him out there and playing with him, hopefully hell give me some of that energy. Well have a good time.
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