Wolf
100% Texan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans led the AFC South wire-to-wire last season, while the Houston Texans matched the best finish in the team's brief history.
To build on those successes in 2009, each team will have to rebound from a season-opening defeat.
The Titans look to bounce back from an overtime loss to the reigning Super Bowl champions Sunday when they host the Texans, whose dismal offensive performance in their opener doesn't bode well for the team's chances to compete for its first playoff appearance.
Tennessee set a franchise record by winning its first 10 games last season en route to its first division title since 2002. The Titans didn't get off to nearly as strong a start to 2009, falling 13-10 in overtime at Pittsburgh in last Thursday night's NFL opener.
http://www.titansonline.com/news/ar...n-Sunday/eb30fac7-6a03-4aa7-bb9c-b3f63675692d
HOUSTON -- Texans cornerback Jacques Reeves should be back and safety Eugene Wilson could play.
Advertisement
But will their return and an extra week of practice for Dunta Robinson improve a Houston secondary that allowed 272 yards passing by a rookie quarterback in a 24-7 loss to the Jets last week?
Reeves has been out since early in training camp with a broken leg. He said getting all the starters back would be a boost to a team trying to avoid an 0-2 start at Tennessee on Sunday.
Reeves and Wilson both practiced Wednesday. Coach Gary Kubiak said he'll decide later in the week if the pair are ready to play. Wilson hasn't played since injuring his knee on a crackback block by Brett Favre on Aug. 31.
Kubiak said getting everyone back would help.
"Eugene's a big part of this team," Kubiak said. "He's played very well for us. To go into Week 1 without him made it tough with just three safeties.
http://www.tennessean.com/article/2...51/2072/SPORTS/Texans+need+boost+in+secondary