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Texans Training Camp 2015

HOU-TEX said:
I know. That's why I thought is was a little goofy. The players are going to get the logo anyway, so why make them "earn" them for two weeks?

Eh, maybe it saves them a few bucks not having to replace them come game time. lol
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Hey guys, where's MY logo? Could you send one to my new home address?

Signed,
Will Yeatman
 
NastyNate said:
Really hoping Nix comes around. If he can show his Notre Dame form we'll have a fairly formidable group of DT's and defensive line as a whole.
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I know we are eternal optimists on the 53rd guy being an All-Pro, but especially on defense it seems like we have bubble guys that are legitimately starters/rotational guys on other teams. That is a pretty decent feeling.
 
PDS ‏@PatDStat
Tom Savage's growth as a player from Mini-camp/OTAs to training camp is night and day. Has been a pleasant surprise. #Texans

Alfred Blue on Kenny Hilliard. "When he puts that foot in the ground, you better watch out."

Mallett when asked about Blue. "I like Alfred, even though he went to LSU."

Carlos Thompson showing some pass rush skill today. #Texans

Hoyer to Damaris Johnson deep on the rail route in stride. #Texans

Mallett moving in the pocket with it collapsing around him. Throws a pass out of reach for the crossing route. #Texans

Mallett into double coverage in the middle of the field. Almost picked. #Texans

Watt would have had a sack. Tagged Mallett on his arm to let him know he is there. #Texans

Polk put a stiff arm on Charles James. Kinda violent. #Texans

Newton holding his own against Watt. Always good. #Texans

John Simon gets the play blown dead. Just worked Brown. Would have been a sack. #Texans

Savage just throws into triple coverage. Someone is not too happy. #Texans

Nix having a good day. Linebackers making plays behind him. #Texans.

Graham with with another nice reception from Mallett. Back corner of the end zone. #Texans

Charles James off the edge, knocks down the pass. #Texans

Hilliard makes Tuggle miss in open field. Plows ahead. #Texans

Carlos Thompson with a nice rush against Kendall Lamm. #Texans

Matt Feiler false start. Take a lap around the field. #Texans

Some finding out coming up half stepping to Hilliard will not end well. #Texans

Kenny Hilliard between the tackles. Runs through at least two arm tackles. #Texans

Hoyer with a great play fake then misses the wide open Mumphery. #Texans

Graham with another tough catch. Goes low to hauls in the pass. #Texans

It's turned into the Washington and Mallett show. #Texans

Mallett and Washington linking up well today. #Texans

Wilfork goes rolling on the ground. Watt and Newton hurry over the help him up. Big smile from Vince. #Texans

Blown coverage between Johnson and Brown leaves Polk wide open. Easy throw for Hoyer. #Texans

McKinney sticking people today. #Texans

Ryan Mallett drops a dime to Nate Washington over two defenders in stride. #Texans

Alfred Blue rips off a big run. Tripped up late. #Texans

Savage rolling today. Throws a strike to Nwachukwu. #Texans

Hoyer wild today. Back to back poor passes. #Texans

John Simon just unloaded on Chris Polk mid-route. Polk did not like it one bit. #Texans

Mallett saved by Graham. Throws into double coverage. Open receivers everywhere and throws that ball. #Texans

Kenny Hilliard finishing runs today. Gets under Tarpinian to get extra yards. #Texans

Prosch gets a carry and trucks a rookie DE. #Texans

Louis Nix strong at the point off attack. Offense can't move him. Creating piles. #Texans

#Texans working the inside drill. 1st O and 1st D cracking early. Cushing coming down early. As live as you can get it for camp.

Kevin Johnson picks a pass on the far field in 7 on 7s #Texans

Bonner lumbering through practice. Dealing with something today #Texans

Cecil Shorts too strong for Johnson runs through the bump at the line. #Texans

James reads it perfect drops the INT right into Worthy's hands for a TD. #Texans

John Butler has the DBs coached well. Emphasis driving to the football. Always coaching after every rep. #Texans

Khari Lee drops one right in his hands. #Texans

Garrett Graham already having a strong day. Catching the ball well. #Texans

Anthony Denham with a diving catch in one on ones. #Texans

Darryl Morris great pass break up in the corner of the endzone. Knocks it out of Bonner's hands. #Texans

Hilliard catches a quick pass, Corey Moore misses the tackle. #Texans

Pagan tips the Hoyer pass at the LOS. #Texans

Graham catches a pass from Mallett. Great coverage from Hal even better throw and catch for the TD. #Texans

#Texans working from the two yard line. Blue with the first carry runs through Moore for a TD.

Louis Nix and Jeoffrey Pagan suited up today. #Texans

#Texans getting started at 8 am. Game week too.​

John McClain ‏@McClain_on_NFL
OBrien saw first episode of Hard Knocks and said he called parents and told them not to watch (language). "I may get a call from my mother"

Funniest play today? Watt knocking down Mallett pass and looking like he's playing volleyball.

After being out last week Louis Nix3 looks pretty good, stout at point of attack. Should play a lot Saturday if he can stay healthy.

Mallett has made lot of good throws working with first team, especially on out routes. Hoyer back with first team wed as rotation continues

Louis Nix3 and Jeoffrey Pagan back at practice after missing last week.

Texans are warming up. They've got a nice breeze as the sun starts to burn.​

Mark Berman ‏@MarkBermanFox26
Bill O'Brien says QB battle between Mallett & Hoyer is even. #Texans

Bill O'Brien has not made a decision on who will start at QB on Saturday. Says don't read too much into the order. All 3 will play. #Texans

Bill O'Brien saw 1st episode of Hard Knocks:"Called my parents and told them not to watch, especially my mother." Texans

.@JJWatt just swatted a Ryan Mallett pass. What else is new. #Texans

DE Jeff Pagan and NT Louis Nix III, who have been dealing with injuries, back at work today. #Texans

RB Jonathan Grimes at practice but not working this morning. #Texans​

Will Grubb ‏@GrubbReport
O'Brien says Clowney is on target for August 17 retrying. Stresses they won't rush him back if he's not ready. #Texans​

O'Brien says he called his parents and asked them not to watch Hard Knocks tonight. He says they're Irish Catholic and wouldn't be happy...

O'Brien: Ballentine expected back tomorrow.

O'Brien: Hilliard has improved every day. He really has. #Texans

Grimes was given a day off today #Texans

O'Brien won't say who will start the #Texans first preseason game.​

Adam Wexler ‏@awexler
“He’s fantastic, he’s doing a great job.” Rahim Moore on Andre Hal. Kareem said same about Hal’s work at safety. #Texans​

Really nice downfield throw down field to his right from Mallett. Dropped it right in the basket to Washington, well defended.

Mallet decides to go deep left into double coverage but Graham slides back nicely to pluck it out of the air for long gain.

Worthy working 1 on 1 vs James at goal line, James undercuts Hoyer throw, gets both hands on it, but ball pops up, Worthy hauls it in for 6.​

Aaron Wilson ‏@AaronWilson_NFL
Mike Mohamed is over a hamstring injury that sidelined him for the three days in Richmond​

Tania Ganguli ‏@taniaganguli
Saw some really impressive throws from Ryan Mallett today and some misfires. Had one pass batted by J.J. Watt. #Texans

Bill O'Brien says not to read too much into which quarterback starts on Saturday against the 49ers.​
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Aaron Wilson ‏@AaronWilson_NFL
Louis Nix, III "I'm trying to get better and stay off the injured list"​


Garrett Graham, Kenny Hilliard, and Louis Nix III with his first positive mentions as a Texan are today's winners. Honorable mention to John Simon and Chris Polk.
 
I was going to ask was they were putting Nix3 but it makes sense now; Louis Nix III. Duh. As I was...
 
On the training camp unis, I would guess it's more related towards team building. Much ado about nothing IMO.

Other NFL teams (from Patriots article)
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-...3600/pats-stand-alone-with-numberless-jerseys

OB first OTA in 2014
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/spo...ness-as-usual-as-Texans-hit-field-5458384.php
Literally. The players' jerseys had only numbers on them - no names. Their blue helmets also were bereft of the Texans' bull logo. It looked strange. O'Brien, however, suggested afterward not to "read too much" into any of that.
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Talking about it on radio now. Says take with grain of Salt. Stevie Brown, X, Clowney (of course) haven't gotten any reps with first team. Nate Washington has been mostly a first team guy...
 
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Just FYI (not that it makes any difference at this point), the Texans have never listed PUP players of any type in their Depth Charts.
 
PapaL said:
The depth chart I see has Hoyer starting and no mention of Foster at all
http://www.houstontexans.com/team/depth-chart.html

Jeff Adams is going to be one busy man when the 2nd team comes in.
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They've made changes since it was first put up when I posted.

Seems like they are still tweaking.

Only reason I looked is because I'm listening to Texans all access and drew dougherty said that the depth charts had just went live.....
 
Toughest cuts will be at WR. There are some folks in there that will be cut that can play and play well if given the chance. There are really at most two spots up for grabs. It's safe to say the top 4 who are completely safe are Nuke, Washington, Shorts and Strong. I'd say due to ST's, Bonner, Worthy, and Mumphrey have inside tracks to the 5th and/or 6th spots. I think the KMart show is about over. He's a cut imo.
 
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Andre "Dre" Hal/Anthony Denham
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CJ Fiedorowicz
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Vince Wilfork vs Ben Jones
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Louis Nix III vs Duane Brown
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xtruroyaltyx said:
They've made changes since it was first put up when I posted.

Seems like they are still tweaking.

Only reason I looked is because I'm listening to Texans all access and drew dougherty said that the depth charts had just went live.....
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This is the depth chart they are talking about, and it agrees with that in a HT.com article by Drew Dougherty earlier today.
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Highlights include Hoyer or Mallet at starting QB, X at starting LG, no Clowney at all, and no rookies on the first or second team (other than Special Teams) and Kevin Johnson listed as the 4th team CB. Take it for what it's worth.

http://www.houstontexans.com/news/a...y-Texans/01f94127-f2bc-4f5a-a8e9-427a47d422f0
 
26 observations: #TexansCamp on Tuesday
John Harris|Texans Analyst

Tuesday morning was the first practice here back in Houston since the team got back from Richmond, VA. There were no fights, perhaps unfortunately, perhaps fortunately, to add to the Hard Knocks repository but the team got in a solid day’s work under the glare of the 95 degree sun. Let’s get some observations from the day’s work.

1. Ryan Mallett spent the day with the first unit, which follows the alternating schedule the...​
 
ChampionTexan said:
This is the depth chart they are talking about, and it agrees with that in a HT.com article by Drew Dougherty earlier today.
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Highlights include Hoyer or Mallet at starting QB, X at starting LG, no Clowney at all, and no rookies on the first or second team (other than Special Teams) and Kevin Johnson listed as the 4th team CB. Take it for what it's worth.

http://www.houstontexans.com/news/a...y-Texans/01f94127-f2bc-4f5a-a8e9-427a47d422f0
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I understand. It's the same one I mentioned when I first posted. I was listening live while they added it and updated it.
 
Looks like Mallet had a great day...........and Hoyer had a very ugly one.

;Aug 11, 2015 | 03:12 pm
Houston Texans: Day 8 Training Camp Recap
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The Houston Texans returned home to the Methodist Training Center to prepare for their first preseason game.

  • The Houston Texans had a practice much more geared to situational football getting ready for San Francisco on Saturday to open up the preseason. The Texans offense worked on moving the ball up and down the field deep in their own territory. Add in some situational special teams work, the Texans are treating this week like they do for games.
  • The big day belonged to Garrett Graham who had his best day since training camp opened. Graham worked well with Ryan Mallett in team sessions and caught a tough pass with good coverage from Andre Hal to score the first touchdown of the day. He bailed out Mallett when he threw into double coveage coming back to the ball and catching the ball over a defender then broke into open field towards the endzone before the whistle was blown. Mallett also hit Graham on a corner route in stride in the back of the endzone to cap off an impressive day receiving the ball. Graham still has work to do blocking but his day was a big for a tight end who has been quiet all camp.
  • Nate Washington and Mallett are working well together once again. At one portion of practice Mallett and Washington were looking like the only two on the field during a team session. Mallett hit Washington on three consecutive passes capped off with Washington jumping up over a defender in a jump ball situation. Washington is fitting in well with the offense and is cementing his spot as a starter in the lineup.
  • Mallett no doubt strung together some solid stretches during practice. Working well with Cecil Shorts III, Washington and Graham; Mallett moved the ball efficiently compared to the other quarterbacks today. The biggest issue for Mallett is when he wants to force the ball into double or triple coverage. He continues to make this mistake more times than not which is leading to near interceptions on the field. Mallett's best throw was to Washington coming out of the endzone in stride running a corner route over two trailing defenders. Mallett appears to be working on his touch more and more as camp progresses.
  • It was a down day for Brian Hoyer during practice. His struggles all practice was missing easy throws and in once case he made a great play fake to get the defense moving then threw a pass no where near a wide open Keith Mumphery in the flats. Hoyer had issues with passes outside the numbers leading to errant throws and defenders getting their hands on the football. Hoyer will be up tomroow to work with the first team offense which will help him some to try and get back on track.
  • Louis Nix returned to the field after a minor health issue and he responded with his best day of camp. Being the true nose-tackle he is, he plugged running lanes and created piles for linebackers to roam and make plays. He still has to work playing lower because he gets too high at times but that will come with more work practice reps. He is ramping up for plenty of work this Saturday in the preseason opener.
  • Chris Polk returned to the field and he came out with a purpose today. Running the ball well through the tackles, Polk's big play came on a run when he cut back outside the defense to only greet cornerback Charles James with a stiff arm in full stride for some extra yards. Polk has some catching up to do and his reps on the field were increased with the absence of Jonathan Grimes.
  • One rookie who continues to put things together is Benardrick McKinney. His physcial nature is not to be over looked and he and Kenny Hilliard have had some early collisions on the field. McKinney has continued ot build on a solid start during training camp.
  • Hilliard continues to thrive with the more reps for him with Arian Foster out with his injury. The rookie running back is a throw back and does not take it lightly on defenders trying to square him up for tackles. Hilliard has continued to show he can break the first tackle consisitently and get into the line of scrimmage to scratch out more yards. There will be plenty of Hilliard over the preseason and his running style is fitting into what Bill O'Brien wants for a first and second down back in his offense.
  • Outside linebacker John Simon was not making too many friends on the field today. First he cleaned up Polk on a route out of the back field then showed some pass rush abiltiy beating Duane Brown to get to Mallett during teams drills. He has been the model of consistency for the defense and he is going to have an increased time on the defense and he is putting in some solid work to stick in the outside linebacker rotation.
  • One things we always take time out to watch is Derek Newton and J.J. Watt lock up during practice. Newton holds his own but Watt always ends up coming up with a pass deflection or a sack. Watt beat Newton around the corner then tagged Mallett on the arm prior to his throw to let him know he was there. Newton has evolved as pass blocker and showed in pass protection he can play fundametally and still hold up against Watt. Both are making each better and that is going to carry over to the season.
  • Rookie outside linebacker Carlos Thompson continues to make some noise during camp. He continues to show flashes of understanding the game and today he did it in a pass rush where he moved the offensive tackle with ease with his intial hand game to start his pass rush.
  • Wide Receiver Alan Bonner gutted it out today during practice after it was noticable something was bohtering him the entire practice. He still produced catches on the field but he can not afford to miss anytime especially with his injury history.
  • Rookie cornerback Kevin Johnson spoke to the media after practice after another good day of camp. He had a nice intercpetion in one on one drills driving on a route in coverage under cutting a hitch route.
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From The Chronicle:

Texans’ Louis Nix returns to practice, looks to contribute in second NFL season
Posted on August 11, 2015 | By Aaron Wilson

2015 Texans training camp: Aug. 11

Louis Nix spent his entire rookie season watching as a bystander instead of playing football while healing up on injured reserve from a wrist injury. Nix had other health problems, including a knee injury that limited him during his final season at Notre Dame.

Since joining the Texans as a third-round draft pick last year, Nix has faced scrutiny about his commitment to the game, his tendency to get hurt and his toughness. All of which has frustrated the coaching staff.

Nix took up residency inside Texans coach Bill O’Brien’s doghouse, and the 6-foot-2, 331-pound Florida native is trying to claw his way out of there.

Now, Nix is hoping to change the conversation surrounding him and contribute following a first NFL season where he was unable to play at all. In order to do that, though, Nix needs to stack productive practices together and remain healthy after returning to practice Tuesday after missing all of the Texans’ practices last week against the Redskins in Richmond, Va.

“I’ve been trying to get back out here and do the best I can and show coach [Bill O’Brien] I can do some things,” said Nix, who’s entering the second year of a four-year, $2.85 million contract that includes a $575,272 signing bonus. “I’ve been wanting to get back in pads. I wanted to be there for the Redskins and just get back out there with my teammates. I have no expectations yet. I’ve got to make the team for one, so I just come out here and just do the best I can.”

Nix declined to specify what type of injury he was dealing with recently, reciting the oft-repeated company line instructing reporters to ask O’Brien about their health issues.

It’s O’Brien whom Nix needs to impress to emerge as a contributor in his second NFL season.

“At the end of the day, the expectations are the same whether you’re a draft pick or an undrafted free agent,” Nix said. “Regardless of that, I’m going to do the best I can. You hear it a lot. Coach O’Brien wants you to come out here and work and that’s what I’m trying to do, you know, just be the best I can.”

Drafted 83rd overall, Nix is projected as a backup after the Texans signed veteran former New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork to a two-year, $9 million contract.

“He is a guy that knows a lot about the 3-4 defense,” Nix said of Wilfork. “Obviously he’s been one of the best players at his position for a long time. It’s great to have a guy like that because you can try your best to take in all the little things that he learned over the years and just put it in your game and that’s what I’m trying to do.”

“I grew up watching him. I was a Miami Hurricane fan. I went to Notre Dame, but you know, I still watched a lot and he’s always been a big guy. I just look up to him and I just try to do my best.”

Nix is still massive, but appears to be leaner than his rookie season.

“Am I lighter?” Nix said playfully. “I don’t know. I didn’t check the scale today.”

A former blue-chip recruit from Jacksonville, Fla., who chose Notre Dame over Miami, Florida State and Florida, Nix had 50 tackles, 7 ½ for losses and two sacks in 2012 before his senior year was cut short in 2013 due to a torn meniscus in his knee that required arthroscopic surgery. Nix ran the 40-yard dash in 5.42 seconds at the NFL scouting combine and only had a 25 ½ inch vertical leap and an 8-1 broad jump.

Nix plays a position where strength, bulk and leverage are the watchwords, not speed. Still, Nix’s power could provide value in the Texans’ defensive line rotation if he can ever stay healthy.

“I’m trying to do my best to stay on the field,” Nix said. You know, stay off the injury list. I’m just trying to get out here and do the best I can. It’s hot, guys are competing, you got guys that are the best at their position right now and you’ve just got to take that all in and you’ve just got to do the best you can and just come out here and show that you can hang with them.”
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PDS ‏@PatDStat
#Texans done early today.

Mallett sounded under the weather yesterday.

Mallett is done for the day. Pads off. FYI nothing alarming. #Texans

Grimes is moving well today. Gets the short yardage TD. #Texans

Covington with a big play for the defense. Blows up the screen with a big hit. #Texans

Watt with the sack. Beats Duane Brown and gets both hands on Hoyer. #Texans

Both quarterbacks struggling today. Hoyer misses a wide open Hopkins. #Texans

When Mallett has to step up in the pocket, things go a little haywire with his accuracy. #Texans

Kenny Hilliard rips a nice run. Runs through an arm tackle. #Texans

Running backs getting all types of work today. Blue with the least amount of reps today. #Texans

Prosch just trucked Rolle. Nasty. #Texans

Decent deep ball to Martin. Martin couldn't beat his man. #Texans

James Ferentz helping the team out today. Playing some fullback today to give Prosch a rest. #Texans

Hoyer sneaks it in on 4th down for the defense. #Texans

Oh. #Texans defense is loaded down on the defensive line during short yardage situations. Just dominated

Mo with a nice tackle on Blue in red zone. #Texans

OB situational football time. #Texans

McKinney gets the pick off a deflected pass from Simon. #Texans

Louis Nix working with the first team defense. #Texans

OB calling the team to the middle of the field. Practice has been lethargic. #Texans

Mumphery returning with Worthy. #Texans

Alan Bonner back to return kicks. #Texans

Oh man. Mallett runs in for the TD. #Texans

Mallett linking up with Mumphery on 11 on 11s. #Texans

Hoyer marches the team down the field but Grimes drops it. Then Hoyer hits Blue for a TD. #Texans

Uneventful session for both QBs. #Texans

Quarterbacks all types of inaccurate today. #Texans

Corey Moore with a nice pass break up on Denham. #Texans

Hoyer with a high pass incomplete through the back on the endzone. #Texans

McKinney makes a nice play on Fiedorowicz breaking up a pass as he falls down to the ground in the endzone. #Texans

Damaris Johnson giving Kareem Jackson the business today Too quick for him. #Texans

Hoyer struggling with intermediate throws today. Bouye jumps the route for a near pick. #Texans

Hoyer been throwing the deep balls well today. Martin lets one go through his hands. #Texans

Damaris Johnson dominates in 1 v 1 drills, too quick to handle in space. Just had a hard time transitioning that talent to games. #Texans

Just bc I said McKinney struggles in coverage doesn't mean that he is terrible. He is a two down LB that plays the run stout. #Texans

Practice field feels like an oven. #Texans

McKinney's game is not coverage. Not enough quickness in and out of break to catch up. #Texans

Hoyer throwing the deep ball in stride to Nwachukwu. #Texans

Stevie Brown with the interception. #Texans

Fiedorowicz with a nice one handed reception. #Texans

Mallett back to back good passes in one on ones. Graham and Fiedorowicz on the receiving end.

Mallett makes a strong throw. Strong makes the catch and stripped by Morris. Returns it for a TD. #Texans

Jonathan Grimes returns today. Makes a good catch split out wide from Mallett. #Texans

Offense taking it to the defense early. #Texans

Hoyer coming out early hits Hopkins with a nice pass. #Texans

#Texans working situational football. Deep in their own territory.

Looks like Joseph and Washington getting a day off today. #Texans

Hoyer's day today. #Texans

#Texans going through walk throughs.

Lonnie Ballentine returns to the field. #Texans​

Will Grubb ‏@GrubbReport
O'Brien say Arian is 'doing well' and he expects to be back helping the team at some point down the road. #Texans

O'Brien stressing that personnel decisions are a team effort. Says there's not two "different corporations" in the building. #Texans

O'Brien says team has handled the heat well. They'll practice in the bubble tomorrow for a break. #Texans

Bill O'Brien says he "Can't stand" watching himself on TV. Says he understands it's part of the job. #Texans

Hoyer said yesterday he'd never had a pass batted or tipped by JJ Watt. Today, just got tipped and intercepted. #Texans

Mallett moving the ball in 11 on 11s too. #Texans

Hoyer is the most crisp I've seen a QB in #Texans camp so far. Still early in practice though.​

Jayson Braddock ‏@JaysonBraddock
Mallett QB draw on 2 pt conversion & then dunks over the goalpost in front of fans

In individual workouts, 3 WRs took some quick reps at RB with the QBs:

Keith Mumphery
Damaris Johnson
Chandler Worthy​

Greg Bailey ‏@GregBailey13
#Texans Covington told me rule #1 for a rookie is shut your mouth until spoken to.

#Texans O'Brien singled out Christian Covington again as an impressive rookie. He made another big play in team drills. #Rice

#Texans O'Brien: in order to gain respect in the #NFL we have to win. We have to win.

#Texans O'Brien it's the players that WE want here. It's not just me. It's an organization.

#Texans coach O'Brien: very sheepish about his language in #HardKnocks I'll try to do better. Mom texted me. Not thrilled. Brother loved it

Another day more really good plays from #Rice product Christian Covington. #Texans rookie can play.

INT McKinney. Nice play from the #Texans rookie.

#Texans Mallett threads the needle to beat good coverage.

#Texans 3 on 3 inside run drill. Not fair when Watt and Cushing team up to dominate.

#Texans TE blocking not a strength. They're working on it.

#Texans rookie Lynden Trail gets extra attention from Capt. Intensity, Mike Vrabel.

Big moment for #Texans camp. Cushing looks MUCH better in coverage drills this year. Teams attacked that in '14.

Zip line overhead camera for #HardKnocks Pretty cool for #Texans

#Texans Def line split in 2 groups. Ends and interior. More reps for each player. Another heavy work day.

#Texans defense has a hard edge this morning. If you saw #HardKnocks you know why.

Grimes leaping catch in practice to get team started. #Texans He continues to make plays.

Nothing says good morning #Houston like #Texans camp and AC DC Hells Bells blowing up the speakers! #itson​

Marc Vandermeer ‏@TexansVoice
O'Brien: Good situational work in practice. On #HardKnocks -'I need to stop swearing, or at least cut down'​

Tania Ganguli ‏@taniaganguli
"I've been called uncle Nate, grandad. I tell them, hopefully someday you'll be called the same," Nate Washington. #Texans

Tom Savage says the camera he wears on his head is helpful "even though I look like a moron." #Texans

I walked up to the Wilfork interview just as he was saying something about Steph Curry and Tim Duncan... #basketballstar

Hard knocks has a skycam at practice today moving around on a zipline. Trying something new. #Texans

Watching DB/WR one on ones with Tom Savage throwing. He's looked good lately. Settle down, it's still going to be Hoyer or Mallett.

Jaelen Strong makes a catch then fumbles it. CB Charles James scoops it up and scores. #Texans​
 
Everytime I read these, it sounds like Mallett is doing better than Hoyer, but then they say, Hoyer still in the lead...like wtf are they that hard for Hoyer starting? (local press)
 
amazing80 said:
Everytime I read these, it sounds like Mallett is doing better than Hoyer, but then they say, Hoyer still in the lead...like wtf are they that hard for Hoyer starting? (local press)
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You can't really judge this QB battle from Twitter posts. Most of these people don't know what to look for. During OTAs and minicamp where Mal was obviously struggling, you didn't really see that posted. Most people don't want to post negatives. Mallett has come back from a poor early start. Both display weaknesses.


For instance, everything I've been able to infer leads to me to believe that FB Jay Prosch was not showing any improvement and likely to lose his spot...

OB just singled out Prosch as having a good training camp, one of the most improved.
 
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