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Jones turns up JUGS machine after working with Yates
Posted by Nick Scurfield on December 2, 2011 4:57 pm
Texans players have talked all week about rookie quarterback T.J. Yates poise. One topic that hasnt come up much is his arm strength.
All-Pro wide receiver Andre Johnson worked with Yates for a few weeks while rehabbing from a hamstring injury. The Texans third quarterback at the time, Yates was Johnsons throwing partner as he trained on a side field during practice.
He has a strong arm, Johnson said on Friday. He throws the ball he has a little bit more zip on it. Ive been able to catch some balls from him when I was injured or whatever. Its a little different, but at the same time, thats what practice is for. You see guys catching balls from him during practice when the defense are doing drills and stuff like that. Were ready to go.
Wide receiver Jacoby Jones works on his hands after every practice by catching footballs from a JUGS machine. He typically sets it to launch passes at him at 30-35 miles per hour.
Jones said he had to ramp up the speed after working with Yates.
Hes got a this week, let me tell you this, Jones said. I had to put the JUGS machine on 45, 40, because that stuffs coming out hot. Its coming out a little faster.
http://blog.houstontexans.com/2011/12/02/jones-turns-up-jugs-machine-after-working-with-yates/
Posted by Nick Scurfield on December 2, 2011 4:57 pm
Texans players have talked all week about rookie quarterback T.J. Yates poise. One topic that hasnt come up much is his arm strength.
All-Pro wide receiver Andre Johnson worked with Yates for a few weeks while rehabbing from a hamstring injury. The Texans third quarterback at the time, Yates was Johnsons throwing partner as he trained on a side field during practice.
He has a strong arm, Johnson said on Friday. He throws the ball he has a little bit more zip on it. Ive been able to catch some balls from him when I was injured or whatever. Its a little different, but at the same time, thats what practice is for. You see guys catching balls from him during practice when the defense are doing drills and stuff like that. Were ready to go.
Wide receiver Jacoby Jones works on his hands after every practice by catching footballs from a JUGS machine. He typically sets it to launch passes at him at 30-35 miles per hour.
Jones said he had to ramp up the speed after working with Yates.
Hes got a this week, let me tell you this, Jones said. I had to put the JUGS machine on 45, 40, because that stuffs coming out hot. Its coming out a little faster.
http://blog.houstontexans.com/2011/12/02/jones-turns-up-jugs-machine-after-working-with-yates/