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Camp Confidential: Monday (7-29)
WILL GRUBB / PAUL GALLANT, Sports Radio 610
July 29, 2013 12:13 PM
Houston (CBS Houston) – Editor’s Note: Camp Confidential will feature daily news and notes throughout Texans training camp. Make sure to check back for updates following the afternoon practice.
The Texans wrapped up a busy morning session at Methodist Training Complex. Here is everything you need to know:
>>>Former Broncos inside linebacker Joe Mays is in Houston for a tryout. If all goes well the Texans have strong interest in signing the 28-year-old.
“He’s out there… he’s free… and we’ve got some things going on with our team that we think he might be interested in.” said Kubiak.
>>> Daryl Sharpton received an injection in his groin yesterday. He expects to be back in a couple of days.
>>>Wade Smith returned to practice after missing both Sunday sessions with an illness.
>>>DeAndre Hopkins continues to impress making a couple nice catches this morning. It’s hard to understate his role in the offense.
“He’s getting a ton of reps, a ton of opportunities in both the run and the pass.” said Matt Schaub. “We’re going to get him the football and we’re going to give him a chance to make plays with it in his hands… and he’s going to do that.”
>>>OLB Whitney Mercilus tweaked his hamstring but it didn’t appear to be serious. If Mercilus misses a practice or two it could potentially be a big opportunity for young linebackers Trevardo Williams, Sam Montgomery, and Willie Jefferson . Williams struggled to get off blocks when rushing the passer this morning and Montgomery is still sidelined with a high-ankle sprain.
>>>Speaking of Willie Jefferson, he’s had a near perfect camp so far… even stealing some first team reps . At 6’5, 233 his size clearly stands out and his outside quickness is impressive.