Texans 2014 Training Camp

[CloakNNNdagger]

No where in that paragraph does it say the player is to supply said medical information ("credible, responsible, specific, blah, blah, blah...) to the press. It says the CLUB must do so. The press folk asked the wrong guy. They should have gone to O'Brien or the team medical staff for specifics.

Try getting specifics from Belichick....

...Boston-South I tells ya...

better put down that gumbo and learn to like clam chowder. ...errr, "chawdah".

Keep in mind that what I posted was an NFL-created and NFL-mandated policy..........yet they very apparently don't see fit to enforce it. So many of the NFL policies are just there so the NFL can say they are there.........just one big joke after another.

 

[infantrycak]

What is the progress of the talks between JJ and the team.

What talks?

 

[Playoffs]

Ultimate 11: Week One TC 'Eyecatchers'
John Harris/Texans Analyst

As Texans players were "off" today, there weren't any real observations to make on the field. So, I figured why not give you a snap shot of the guys making an impact early on in camp? As such, here's your Ultimate 11 Week One Training Camp Eyecatchers (as in catching my eye regularly). If you know me well, No. 1 will surprise you, perhaps even shock you. With no further ado, let's go.

11. DE Ricardo Mathews (No. 94) was signed in the off-season to little fanfare. But, after seeing him this week, it's...

10. I've seen ILB Max Bullough(No. 53) play 20+ times if I've seen him once. At 252 pounds, I knew that he'd...

9. If you're one of the lucky ones to have seen the first day of OLB Jadeveon Clowney (No. 90) in pads, you can always say "you were there". He's still not even 100% but...

8. ILB Justin Tuggle (No. 57) has played only a short amount of time at linebacker, be it inside or outside, but he's been...

7. I went to Texas A&M's first Pro Day, because, well, the Aggies had two of them, if you recall. But, that's neither here nor there, but on that first Pro Day, WR Travis Labhart (No. 17) performed extremely well. His 20-yard shuttle, 3-cone drill and 40-yard dash were on par with some of the best receivers in the 2014 draft class. A few of us chatted him up after the workout and jokingly said "hey, would love to see you in Houston", not thinking it would actually happen. Thankfully, it did because he's been...

6. RB Alfred Blue (No. 44) got only 71 carries in his final year at LSU but he's probably had that many touches and then some during his first week in...

5. DE Tim Jamison (No. 96) might be the most difficult guy for the OL to block...

4. When the three day rookie mini-camp in May concluded, I was hoping that WR EZ Nwachkwu (No. 17) could carry the...

3. DE Julius Warmsley (No. 74) is the wrong size, the wrong body type and the wrong position. But, he's...

2. WR Mike Thomas (No. 89) left Wednesday's practice after chasing...

1. This is going to shock many, but you know what, so be it (it'll be one of the last times I'll talk about kickers, presumably). K Randy Bullock (No. 4) and Chris Boswell (No. 2) have...

My "eyecatcher" for the week went unnoticed...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BteJJYoCIAAWHJT.jpg

O'Brien greeting Johnny Manziel

 

[Playoffs]

Jayson Braddock ‏@JaysonBraddock

#Texans have officials here today. Getting serious, now

AdamWexlerCSN ‏@awexler

T Bryan Witzmann was #72. Suspect he’s waived, then IR(arm)

Dave Zangaro @DZangaro

Jonathan Grimes is back practicing today

Texans new WR Joe Adams will wear #6. New OT Brice Schwab #72

Off-injured Trevardo Williams was removed from PUP yesterday but he's nowhere to be seen today at practice. #Texans [IMGwidthsize=40]http://d.wapday.com/animation/ccontennt/7688-f/scissors_cut.gif?__sid=CC62KVWWD&lang=en[/IMG]

Akeem Dent still no practicing either. #Texans

Lonnie Ballentine still not practicing. Suffered a non "life-threatening" leg injury earlier this week. #Texans

Andre Johnson not practicing either. Hurt his hamstring on Monday.

Arian Foster isn't dressed to practice today. #Texans

 

[Playoffs]

Dave Zangaro @DZangaro

OT Will Yeatman and G Connor Boffeli get rides back to stadium. Weren't able to finish practice. #Texans

Clowney working with first team defense on this drive.

S Chris Clemons also getting some first team reps. Kendrick Lewis has had the other safety spot since OTAs. #Texans

Xavier Su'a-Filo is getting first team reps at RG. Brandon Brooks is still on NFI. #Texans

Jonathan Grimes has looked good in his first day back off the NFI. #Texans

Brian T. Smith @ChronBrianSmith

Then a near-Keo INT after happy feet.

Keenum follows by holding on to ball too long, throwing wildly out of bounds.

Fitz sharply threads a short-yardage red-zone TD to Hopkins. #Texans

Next play is a sweet spin, stand-up tackle by Clowney.

Watt, Clowney lined up side by side. #Texans

#Texans have refs today. First time during camp.

Jayson Braddock ‏@JaysonBraddock

Clowney just destroyed Duane Brown!! More on the show later. [790AM 2-6PM today]

PDS @PatDStat

Offense taking it to the defense right now in redzone work. #Texans

Mercilus finally rushes the passer with a purpose. #Texans

Fitz hit Griffin in the back of the endzone for a TD. #Texans

Kenny Loggins blasting on the #Texans speakers right now. #ThisIsIt

Fitz with mobility. Avoids the rush to get to the endzone. #Texans

Sidbury rushes right past new OT Schwab. Would have been a sack on Keenum. #Texans

Keenum with a quick pass to Nwachukwu in stride. DBs can catch him when he gets going. #Texans

Duane Brown working Clowney off the edge. Brown getting his hands on Clowney first. #Texans

Watt dominates XSF on the way to End the play. Play stopped would have been a sack. #Texans

Watt walks off the field slowly. Watt back in for the defense. #Texans

Swearinger with the rush up the middle deflects the Fitz pass. #Texans

Fiedorowicz drops a pass in the endzone with Ankrah coverage. #Texans

Fitz hits Hopkins in the corner of the endzone for a TD is redzone. #Texans

Keo drops an INT at the goal line from Keenum. #Texans

Fitz threads the needle in front of Tarp to Hopkins in the endzone. #Texans

LaCoaltan Bester takes the trot for a false start. #Texans

Tom Savage finds Joe Adams for a quick strike. #Texans

XSF with the trot around the field. #Texans

Constant rotation of Merciuls, Clowney and Reed at OLB. #Texans

Grimes looking good today for sitting out the first week of camp. #Texans

Grimes working with the first group in hurry up O. #Texans

Newton with a good job of cutting Watt off on pursuit. #Texans

Check down Friday. #Texans

Kareem Jackson with nice coverage in the slot. Breaks up the pass intended for Martin. #Texans

Jonathan Grimes with a nice catch out of the backfield. #Texans

Joe Adams has a noticeable burst when he gets upfield. More than the rest of the punt returners. #Texans

Lechler punts from inside the 25 yard line. Martin fields the punt at the 6 yard line on the other side of The field. #Texans

Labhart, Adams, Martin, Posey and Thomas returning punts today. #Texans

Prosch not playing nice leading up into the hole. Springs Johnson for a nice gain. #Texans

Clowney and Fiedorowicz with an edge battle. Clowney makes the play on Grimes. #Texans

AdamWexlerCSN ‏@awexler

New #Texans WR Joe Adams getting plenty of work mixing in as a punt returner. Has good initial burst.

Deepi Sidhu ‏@DeepSlant

First day for WR Joe Adams and he catches nice pass from Tom Savage near left sideline. #Texans

Greg Bailey ‏@GregBailey13

Fresh Legs Award at #Texans camp goes to Jonathan Grimes. Newly activated RB is all over the place.

James Palmer @JPalmerCSN

2nd team working, Alfred Blue picks up the safety blitz extremely well. Nice to see.

#Texans 1's vs 1's: offense working on redzone, changes player at line, defense adjusts, Fitzpatrick dart to Hopkins for TD. Solid throw

 

[xtruroyaltyx]

C'mon Grimes!!! Get'r done!!

 

[ObsiWan]

Keep in mind that what I posted was an NFL-created and NFL-mandated policy..........yet they very apparently don't see fit to enforce it. So many of the NFL policies are just there so the NFL can say they are there.........just one big joke after another.

yeah, I know.
I also think that most coaches are purposely vague about injuries and don't want their players to disclose all the nicks and hurts lest the opposition grab that info and put it to some use. Drives us fans nuts but that's how it is. In my football watching experience head coaches have always been paranoid about divulging team information - remember how super paranoid George Allen was? They're still like that. O'Brien is just another one cut from that same cloth.

Admittedly, Foster took it to another level but once I figured out he was pulling their collective chain, I found it quite amusing. Having witnessed the press screw up information about space missions - after we GAVE them printed reports - I have little respect for most of them.

So again, if the press truly wants accurate medical information, they should petition the league to let them interview the team doctor(s) and/or training staff. Those are the folks will have precise medical specifics.

sorry about the Doc. I'm not mad at you.

 

[Playoffs]

James Palmer @JPalmerCSN

Romeo Crennel said looking at his talent you can see why Clowney was #1 Pick

Romeo Crennel said he's been impressed by Justin Tuggle so far. Making calls and play in the field.

Crennel said Brian Cushing is making progress. Trainers will tell him when Cushing can return to the field

Romeo Crennel confirmed what I reported earlier today. Trevardo Williams has been released.

Deepi Sidhu @DeepSlant

Tom Savage models his game after older brother who played at Hofstra. #Texans

Tom Savage on Bill O'Brien: He's the type of coach you want to play for. When you mess up he tells you and as a player, you want that.

Jadeveon Clowney and Duane Brown having a convo after practice. Can't hear over the fans going bananas. #Texans

The big celebrity at practice signing autographs? Coach Romeo Crennel

Defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel on how he'd like to use @JJWatt: Have him on the field. If he's on the field, we'll use him. #Texans

Dale Robertson @sportywineguy

BOB: We have worked a lot on red zone package. At end of day it comes down to execution on game day.

BOB calls Blue and Grimes 3-down backs too.

BOB: Still too many mistakes but not from lack of effort. Team working hard to follow the coaching.

BOB: Players totally off yesterday. NFL rules.

BOB: Guys who can play on all three downs are valuable guys. Says Arian is definitely a 3-down back.

BOB on officials: Told them to throw the flag if they saw anything. Go in tonight and tell the team "These things are going to hurt us."

BOB: Dre is doing better. No need to rush him back. He's a very bright guy. Already has a lot of things down.

Lots of options at the returner spot, including Kareem Jackson, BOB said.

BOB: Heard some good things about Adams. It was good to bring him in.

BOB on Arian: He's doing OK. Day to day thing (he didn't practice). Offers no opinion on Foster's bad behavior with the media Wednesday.

Only 3 active players left from 2013 draft with Williams officially gone.

James Palmer @JPalmerCSN

O'Brien knew about Joe Adams for a while. Wanted another WR. Said he'll get a shot at punt return for sure. So will 89, 82, 11, & even KJackson

O'Brein sees Blue as a three down back because of the way he catches the football. I saw him pick up a safety blitz brilliantly today.

I asked O'Brien about Alfred Blue, the first thing he mentioned was Blue's knowledge of football. Impressed so far.

Bill O'Brien said Andre Johnson has nothing serious & he's talking with Dre daily. Leaving a lot to him. Added Dre has picked up stuff already

Bill O'Brien said Arian Foster is day to day. Said we should assume he'll be back soon.

PDS ‏@PatDStat

Tony Corrente is here representing the NFL refs to discuss rule changes with the media.

 

[NCTexan]

From above PDS:

Keenum with a quick pass to Nwachukwu in stride. DBs can catch him when he gets going. #Texans

Do we think that's a typo and meant to be can't? Or is EZ not very fast?

 

[thunderkyss]

Dave Zangaro @DZangaro

Xavier Su'a-Filo is getting first team reps at RG. Brandon Brooks is still on NFI. #Texans

So who's taking snaps at LG?

 

[IBleedTexans]

From above PDS:



Do we think that's a typo and meant to be can't? Or is EZ not very fast?

I'm pretty sure it's a typo. I think I heard Rick Smith complimentin ez on his speed.

 

[Troy Chapman]

So who's taking snaps at LG?

Assuming Ben Jones but I asked and never got a reply.

 

[DX-TEX]

So who's taking snaps at LG?

Ben Jones

 

[NCTexan]

I'm pretty sure it's a typo. I think I heard Rick Smith complimentin ez on his speed.

Okay thanks. I thought I remembered him having good speed but wanted to double check.

 

[thunderkyss]

Ben Jones

Thanks

 

[Playoffs]

Why was Sapp so loved one week and working for UPS the next? Gotta be more than a cut on his ankle...

The description was a "gash", likely out 2 or more weeks. While Texans liked him, I guess they felt he wouldn't be a big loss vs. filling some other holes to be at full squad for practices. Or maybe he wan't being the best teammate he could be...?

Why do they keep up the old saw about Reed sliding in next to Cushing, when for the whole last week Reed has been playing at LOLB and Mercilus and Clowney have been splitting reps at ROLB?

Reed said will play inside and outside, potentially in the same game.

Why is Cush taking so long to rehab? What really were his injuries?

http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104119&highlight=tibial+plateau+fracture

What is the status of Mike Thomas?

Practiced today. He just got gassed

What is the progress of the talks between JJ and the team.

They won't discuss that publicly, but it's more likely to happen after the season imo. Only one of the 2011 1st rounders have extended.

 

[HOU-TEX]

The description was a "gash", likely out 2 or more weeks. While Texans liked him, I guess they felt he wouldn't be a big loss vs. filling some other holes to be at full squad for practices. Or maybe he wan't being the best teammate he could be...?

Some of the reasoning might be due to the incident with the Destiny's Child chick

Texans backup linebacker Ricky Sapp was involved in a situation Sunday that resulted in former Destiny’s Child member Farrah Franklin being arrested in Myrtle Beach, S.C., according to authorities.

http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexan...-destinys-child-member/#25175103=0&25230101=0

 

[Marshall]

FYI, and please specifically note #8. MEDICAL INFORMATION below:



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CLICK HERE FOR ENTIRE POLICY

We're not talking about reasonable requests. We're talking about attack dogs. Unreasonable reporters are due NOTHING and more reporters are being unreasonable these days.

 

[Marshall]

Keep in mind that what I posted was an NFL-created and NFL-mandated policy..........yet they very apparently don't see fit to enforce it. So many of the NFL policies are just there so the NFL can say they are there.........just one big joke after another.

I agree with at least one part. It doesn't need to be there since it isn't and shouldn't be enforced. Lying about it or spinning it is disingenuous.

 

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--houstontexans.com

 

[Mr teX]

Dave Zangaro @DZangaro

Brian T. Smith @ChronBrianSmith

Jayson Braddock ‏@JaysonBraddock

PDS @PatDStat

AdamWexlerCSN ‏@awexler


Deepi Sidhu ‏@DeepSlant


Greg Bailey ‏@GregBailey13


James Palmer @JPalmerCSN

Keenum seems to be struggling quite a bit...don't see him lasting much longer if Savage shows any flashes in the preseason.

 

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--houstontexans.com

 

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--houstontexans.com

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

As we all know, we will get very limited injury info. Therefore, all we are left with many time is reasonable speculation.

Re. Dent: Could it be a re-injury of the right ankle that was dogging him all last season, and was going to be operated upon early this year........until he obtained a 3rd opinion?

Re. Yeatman: Could it be re-injury of his post surgical ACL (8 months)?

 

[House of Pain]

Thank you HOP, intelligent and logical from beginning to end. Great read.

REP your way

Dude! DUDE!

Thanks yall! It's much appreciated. I'm so happy I found this board years ago because I got tired of hearing the same drivel that most of the Sport Talk crowd kicks around. I'd rep yall but I got the ole' MSR message. I lurked this board for a while before I started posting because usually people on here say what I want to say before/or better than I can.

 

[Scooter]

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--houstontexans.com

so, what are the odds that we get vrabel into pads sometime this season? dude looks like could go out and start game 1 tomorrow.

 

[ChampionTexan]

Only one of the 2011 1st rounders have extended.

Two. Patrick Peterson and Tyron Smith. Both in the last couple of days.

 

[EVOLVIST]

The description was a "gash", likely out 2 or more weeks.

Some of the reasoning might be due to the incident with the Destiny's Child chick

Texans backup linebacker Ricky Sapp was involved in a situation Sunday that resulted in former Destiny’s Child member Farrah Franklin being arrested in Myrtle Beach, S.C., according to authorities.

Wow! Now that's a helluva thing to call a woman, even if she's only a former member of Destiny's Child. I don't think it's anything to get released over, either.

* sigh *

But what do I know? I mean, I'm just out here every day, man, working hard, trying to be the best fan I can be, you know? Just...tryin' to be the best fan I can be.

 

[Playoffs]

Quotes: Day 6 of Training Camp

Head Coach Bill O’Brien

(on if Matt Feiler stood out to him today) “No.” ​

Defensive Coordinator Romeo Crennel
WR Joe Adams
T Duane Brown
OLB Jadeveon Clowney
QB Ryan Fitzpatrick
RB Jonathan Grimes
P Shane Lechler
Tom Savage
ILB Justin Tuggle

Two. Patrick Peterson and Tyron Smith. Both in the last couple of days.

You're right, my bad.

 

[Lambert]

The description was a "gash", likely out 2 or more weeks. While Texans liked him, I guess they felt he wouldn't be a big loss vs. filling some other holes to be at full squad for practices. Or maybe he wan't being the best teammate he could be...?

Reed said will play inside and outside, potentially in the same game.

http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104119&highlight=tibial+plateau+fracture

Practiced today. He just got gassed

They won't discuss that publicly, but it's more likely to happen after the season imo. Only one of the 2011 1st rounders have extended.

Thanks, Playoffs.

Only one 1st rounder has been given a new contract?

 

[Playoffs]

Thanks, Playoffs. Only one 1st rounder has been given a new contract?

No, I was wrong...

Two. Patrick Peterson and Tyron Smith. Both in the last couple of days.

 

[Lambert]

No, I was wrong...

Do you have a site for this info. I would like to follow. Thx.

 

[drs23]

Thanks yall! It's much appreciated. I'm so happy I found this board years ago because I got tired of hearing the same drivel that most of the Sport Talk crowd kicks around. I'd rep yall but I got the ole' MSR message. I lurked this board for a while before I started posting because usually people on here say what I want to say before/or better than I can.

I know of what you speak.

 

[ObsiWan]

so, what are the odds that we get vrabel into pads sometime this season? dude looks like could go out and start game 1 tomorrow.

I was out at practice this morning and the stories of Vrabel being hands on and high energy are not overstated. Today he was out with the inside LBs and coaching them up on how to drill a RB. It was a sight to see.

And yeah, he still looks in playing shape.

 

[mr. peebs]

just my opinion, but it's time to move (on from) foster.

he's clocked out since receiving his contract and he only gives a damn when he feels like it. he is starting to alienate himself from his teammates, just like he's done with some fans and media already, and him and o'brien don't see eye to eye as of now. if foster doesn't get on board with what o'brien is trying to do, then it could get even messier.

I don't know what his base salaries are the next two (three?) years are but outright cutting him does not seem like an option. he still has plenty of value to the right team, though his contract, injury history, and personality unfortunately hamper any trade attempts.

if any team goes through pre-season, loses their 1st string rb and floats a decent offer out there (2nd round pick possibly?) I would jump on it. with jj's contract extension coming up, we can use all the space we can get.

 

[TEXANRED]

just my opinion, but it's time to move (on from) foster.

he's clocked out since receiving his contract and he only gives a damn when he feels like it. he is starting to alienate himself from his teammates, just like he's done with some fans and media already, and him and o'brien don't see eye to eye as of now. if foster doesn't get on board with what o'brien is trying to do, then it could get even messier.

I don't know what his base salaries are the next two (three?) years are but outright cutting him does not seem like an option. he still has plenty of value to the right team, though his contract, injury history, and personality unfortunately hamper any trade attempts.

if any team goes through pre-season, loses their 1st string rb and floats a decent offer out there (2nd round pick possibly?) I would jump on it. with jj's contract extension coming up, we can use all the space we can get.

John Lopez is that you? Still feeling a little butt sting are we?

2012 he had 1400 plus yards, 15 TD's, 217 receiving yards with another 2 TD's. 2013 he was never fully healthy dealing with an issue that required back surgery but still managed to cobble together over 500 yards rushing and 200 receiving. That bum.

:mariopalm:

 

[Playoffs]

Do you have a site for this info. I would like to follow. Thx.

I use http://overthecap.com/ and http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/ generally... don't know of anyone specifically tracking the 2011 1st round 2nd contracts, yet, outside of general NFL news.

Perhaps someone else has a resource...?

 

[JRingo]

just my opinion, but it's time to move (on from) foster.

he's clocked out since receiving his contract and he only gives a damn when he feels like it. he is starting to alienate himself from his teammates, just like he's done with some fans and media already, and him and o'brien don't see eye to eye as of now. if foster doesn't get on board with what o'brien is trying to do, then it could get even messier.

I don't know what his base salaries are the next two (three?) years are but outright cutting him does not seem like an option. he still has plenty of value to the right team, though his contract, injury history, and personality unfortunately hamper any trade attempts.

if any team goes through pre-season, loses their 1st string rb and floats a decent offer out there (2nd round pick possibly?) I would jump on it. with jj's contract extension coming up, we can use all the space we can get.

X2..

 

[Lambert]

I use http://overthecap.com/ and http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/ generally... don't know of anyone specifically tracking the 2011 1st round 2nd contracts, yet, outside of general NFL news.

Perhaps someone else has a resource...?

Thanks. It's interesting because some of these 2011 first rounders are the faces of their teams, yet making less than other players from the first round this year who have yet to play a down.

 

[ObsiWan]

just my opinion, but it's time to move (on from) foster.

he's clocked out since receiving his contract and he only gives a damn when he feels like it. he is starting to alienate himself from his teammates, just like he's done with some fans and media already, and him and o'brien don't see eye to eye as of now. if foster doesn't get on board with what o'brien is trying to do, then it could get even messier.

Where are you getting this?? Any of this?? Can you provide some quotes from these "alienated" teammates?

And here's what O'Brien himself said about Foster just yesterday...

(on getting Arian Foster back at practice and in pads) “Yeah, we put him back in there today and he ran some plays, did a good job. He’s a really good football player, obviously. This team is really counting on him. You know, he’s a guy that is smart, instinctive and obviously very talented. The Houston Texans need a healthy Arian Foster, so it was good to see him out there today.

So what ARE you talking about?

 

[dc_txtech]

just my opinion, but it's time to move (on from) foster.

he's clocked out since receiving his contract and he only gives a damn when he feels like it. he is starting to alienate himself from his teammates, just like he's done with some fans and media already, and him and o'brien don't see eye to eye as of now. if foster doesn't get on board with what o'brien is trying to do, then it could get even messier.

I don't know what his base salaries are the next two (three?) years are but outright cutting him does not seem like an option. he still has plenty of value to the right team, though his contract, injury history, and personality unfortunately hamper any trade attempts.

if any team goes through pre-season, loses their 1st string rb and floats a decent offer out there (2nd round pick possibly?) I would jump on it. with jj's contract extension coming up, we can use all the space we can get.

Seriously? I'm worried about him staying healthy but if he does, he's gonna beast in this offense.

I'm not a cap expert but Foster's salary does not appear to be trade-able and we definitely can't just cut him. He will be on the team this year and if he's healthy he's going to help us win games.

I'm not worried about an off-season interview or his personality. He can help us win football games.

 

[Heath Shuler]

just my opinion, but it's time to move (on from) foster.


he is starting to alienate himself from his teammates, him and o'brien don't see eye to eye as of now.

link please

 

[infantrycak]

link please

No links to things pulled out of asses please. Makes a mess and what do the Japanese know about football?

 

[Lucky]

So we've transitioned from the Andre Johnson soap opera straight into a new Arian Foster soap opera?

 

[EllisUnit]

just my opinion, but it's time to move (on from) foster.

he's clocked out since receiving his contract and he only gives a damn when he feels like it. he is starting to alienate himself from his teammates, just like he's done with some fans and media already, and him and o'brien don't see eye to eye as of now. if foster doesn't get on board with what o'brien is trying to do, then it could get even messier.

I don't know what his base salaries are the next two (three?) years are but outright cutting him does not seem like an option. he still has plenty of value to the right team, though his contract, injury history, and personality unfortunately hamper any trade attempts.

if any team goes through pre-season, loses their 1st string rb and floats a decent offer out there (2nd round pick possibly?) I would jump on it. with jj's contract extension coming up, we can use all the space we can get.

Easy to see why he alienated himself from the media don't you think ? Foster when healthy is easily a top 5 RB in the NFL. Sometimes i wonder if some of you actually want the texans to win since it seems in the opinion of some we should trade off every star we have so we can get a 2nd/3rd round picks and re sign JJ.

Sometimes posters make Rick Smith look really really smart, and that in itself is scary

 

[kiwitexansfan]

Texans fans say.....

 

[mr. peebs]

no link, just from conversations with someone who's been with the organization since '03. everyone is a huge fan of arian's play when he's on his game, but his selfishness and attitude are starting to wear thin on people within. there's a lot that is not reported/brought up, so if you're looking for a link from a news outlet you won't find it. for instance, I don't think it was reported that after his "be the best teammate" spiel, o'brien spoke to him for over 20 minutes afterwards because he won't put up with that kind of stuff.

believe it, don't believe it, just passing along info from someone on the inside.

edit: also, in an ideal world, foster and the texans work out whatever issues there seem to be and he comes back healthy, refreshed, and ready to go.

 

[Texn4life]

no link, just from conversations with someone who's been with the organization since '03. everyone is a huge fan of arian's play when he's on his game, but his selfishness and attitude are starting to wear thin on people within. there's a lot that is not reported/brought up, so if you're looking for a link from a news outlet you won't find it. for instance, I don't think it was reported that after his "be the best teammate" spiel, o'brien spoke to him for over 20 minutes afterwards because he won't put up with that kind of stuff.

believe it, don't believe it, just passing along info from someone on the inside.

edit: also, in an ideal world, foster and the texans work out whatever issues there seem to be and he comes back healthy, refreshed, and ready to go.

Cool story bro! Sounds legit!

 

[htowntexans1985]

Cool story bro! Sounds legit!

Not saying I believe the man, but everyone on here trashed the guy that brought up Andre being unhappy and was thinking about retirement. When in actuality he was contemplating it.

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

Man, you know, you gotta grab the AWSOMENESS while you still can!