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That's not good news for Mumph. That gives us five locks at WR.

So Mumph is likely losing his job as the return man and would have to make the roster as some combo of #6 WR/special teamer.
 
Hefty Vince Wilfork in ESPN's 'Body' issue, what will reaction be?

There is zero debate of when Vince Wilfork owned the fashion world. That would be the moment the Houston Texans nose tackle was seen in "Hard Knocks" last summer strutting around oh-so confidently in his shirtless overalls look. It slew Twitter and put Wilfork in the sartorial royalty, at least as far as the NFL is concerned.

Now that status is taking the next step. Wilfork is baring all — or as much as he can — for ESPN The Magazine's "Body Issue," which has sort of become a bizarre cousin to Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition.

“I know I don’t have the six-packs and the eight-packs and all that … but I’m perfectly fine with what I am,” Wilfork said in an ESPN press release on Tuesday. “If people can look at me, look at a guy that’s 325-plus [pounds] doing an issue like this, I’m pretty sure that they might have a little confidence after seeing that it’s OK to be who you are.”

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Yeah, about that: Wilfork has been listed as 325 since about the day he left Miami to join the New England Patriots, but it's a weight of suspicious veracity. Some believe he has touched the high 360s, or perhaps even in the 370 range at some point through his mostly exceptional career.

Is this going to be another Prince Fielder situation? Two years ago, Fielder graced the issue and drew a wide range of responses. Many, though, were impressed with Fielder's self-confidence in posing strategically nude and baring all for a lot of judgy eyes.

With Wilfork, we're talking about a man who is not that much taller but at least 50 pounds heavier. We frankly can't wait to see how he's displayed. And as one who could stand to shave off a few doughnuts ourself, we salute Big Vince.




https://www.yahoo.com/sports/blogs/...--issue--what-will-reaction-be-132109016.html
 
For some reason I was thinking about the current WR corp the Texans have. They remind me of the 91-93 group of receivers The Oilers had. I know the rookies haven't been tested yet, but I just have a feeling they are gonna be the real deal.That was a fking set of receivers that was almost Madden like. :gamer:

If the 2016 group could even cloe close to that, damn that would be great! :stonecold: :texflag:

IMO, the 93 squad was the best, with Slaughter, Givins, Jeffires, Duncan, Tony "Warp Speed" Jones. I remember Pat Coleman came in and stepped it up when one of top guys went down (I dont remember the player) and contributed still afterwards.

It seems like the group The Texans now, have the the same skills as the 93 Oilers group.

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I dont know, just had me thinking........ :thinking:
 
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IMO, the 93 squad was the best, with Slaughter, Givin, Jefferies, Duncan, Tony "Warp Speed" Jones.
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IMHO, Hopkins > Duncan... if any of them can step up to be = or > than Givins, we got something special here
 
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IMHO, Hopkins > Duncan... if any of them can step up to be = or > than Givins, we got somestrong: thing special here
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Oh without a doubt. Strong could be the Haywod of the group, catching those balls across the middle, and taking those licks!
 
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I'm hoping Hopkins can be like Isaac Bruce, Fuller can be like Tory holt, Wendell Williams can be AZ Hakim & most importantly Lamar Miller can be like Marshall Faulk.
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Holy Crap that would be the bizzomb yo!
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'I would come up with something witty like, "The Greatest Show On Fieldturf!!' :mcclain:
 
Texans TE coach sees pass-catching progress from C.J. Fiedorowicz

For a tight end who specializes in blocking, C.J. Fiedorowicz proved he was effective at the other overlooked aspect of his job description.


Catching passes.


Although the 6-6, 262-pound former All-Big Ten Conference selection wasn't utilized a lot in that capacity, Fiedorowicz caught 17 passes last season while being targeted just 23 times.


It was enough of a work sample to suggest that Fiedorowicz could be more productive if granted more opportunities to operate downfield.



"I think he's really effective blocking, and I think the thing is sometimes he's a little underrated as a pass-catcher just because maybe all the stats aren't there," Texans tight ends coach John Perry said of Fiedorowicz, a former third-round draft pick from Iowa. "One of the things I always point out he very rarely doesn't catch the ball. He's got a great catch radius. He's an effective guy that way.


"We used him well last year. We're going to continue to use him well. He shows up every day and continues to give great effort."


Fieodorowicz finished last season with 167 receiving yards and one touchdown.


Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) catches a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL game at NRG Stadium Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Houston. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle )


At Iowa, the Illinois native had 84 career receptions for 830 yards and nine touchdowns.


Sidelined at the end of the Texans' offseason practices with a hamstring injury, Fiedorowicz has resumed running and is expected to make a full recovery by training camp.


“He’s made a lot of progress," Texans coach Bill O'Brien said. "He's a really good blocker. He’s become better at blocking over the two years that he’s been here. I think one of the things that you’ve seen him do during this offseason program is get better in the passing game.


"He’s more instinctive. He knows the plays better. He’s a really, really hard worker. For him, his true improvement and his true playing will come in training camp when you put the full pads on.”
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As the Texans continue to taut Fieodorowicz's blocking prowess, I have never been impressed with what I've seen.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
As the Texans continue to taut Fieodorowicz's blocking prowess, I have never been impressed with what I've seen.
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He has horrible hands. And his blocking is nothing to write home about. The last 5 games of the season, Griffin got a lot more run than Fido, but he is an OB draft pick so I'm pure Pancakes is trotting out the company line to prop him up. One thing I don't like about OB is that he can get stuck on "his guy" to the detriment of the team.
 
So he started this free camp before he was drafted?!?

Texans' Jaelen Strong gives back at annual football camp in Philadelphia
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Jaelen-Strong-gives-back-at-annual-8325343.php
Texans wide receiver Jaelen Strong continued his tradition of giving back to his hometown of Philadelphia.

Strong held his third annual free football camp, Legends of Tomorrow by SNPGD, at Drexel University on Saturday.

Strong was joined by Texans teammates DeAndre Hopkins, Kevin Johnson and Cecil Shorts, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley and Oakland Raiders defensive lineman Jihad Ward.
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sandman said:
He has horrible hands. And his blocking is nothing to write home about. The last 5 games of the season, Griffin got a lot more run than Fido, but he is an OB draft pick so I'm pure Pancakes is trotting out the company line to prop him up. One thing I don't like about OB is that he can get stuck on "his guy" to the detriment of the team.
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Hasn't that been said about all of the Texans HC's? Actually, hasn't that been said about all HC's everywhere?
 
I was a fan of Fiedo's but my memory of his receptions is evidently wrong as I thought he had missed more. Still, one completion a game is not very exciting to me. He also did not appear to have the blocking skills I thought he would bring from college. I'd rather they put a 300+ lb Olineman in to block rather than him.
 
Texans' coach on Wendall Williams: 'The speed, you can't teach that'
June 24, 2016

More than most raw rookies, Texans undrafted wide receiver Wendall Williams had a lot to learn when he joined the AFC South champions as a free agent this spring.

Williams played at an NAIA school, the University of the Cumberlands, that ran a run-first, triple-option offense.

And the former track star, who ran a 4.19 unofficial 40-yard dash for NFL scouts with an official time of 4.32 seconds and registered a 45-inch vertical leap, had a lot of knowledge to absorb about a pro-style offense.

The 25-year-old native of Syracuse, N.Y., attended several junior colleges before buckling down academically and excelling as the NAIA national outdoor champion in the long jump, an All-American in the 100 meters and 200 meters. He scored 15 touchdowns in 10 games last season, including eight touchdown catches, three rushing touchdowns, three kickoff returns for scores and one punt return for a touchdown.

Although Williams finished the Texans' minicamp sidelined with a hamstring injury, receivers coach Sean Ryan likes his upside. The Texans also could utilize Williams as a dynamic kick returner.

"I was happy," Ryan said. "He was making progress. He comes from an offense that's a lot different from what we do. There was a learning curve for him, but he's another guy who's really dedicated to learning and making some strides. The speed, you can't teach that."

Williams caught 15 passes for 457 yards, averaging 30.5 yards per catch in an offense that primarily runs the triple option. They manufactured touches for him, including reverses as he rushed for 204 yards.

"Through our track coach, I was looking for a sprinter and speed guy who was able to do both sports," Cumberlands head coach Matt Rhymer said. "We offered him a scholarship to do track and football. It was a wise decision because he came in and did a great job for us. We run a triple option, so our passing game is somewhat limited due to schematics. Any time we wanted a big play or a touchdown, we designed plays specifically for Wendall. Wendall is a worker. He's a pretty determined person. He's a tough-nosed, blue-collar guy.

"He's not afraid to work. He came to our school as an older student, but he's an athlete. He loves to train. He takes care of his body. He's got some toughness. He can take a hit and stand in there. I think he can be effective at any level. He's faster with the ball in his hands than clocking him in the 40-yard dash. He's got a track mind and he can score any time he touches it. He's one of those guys, however fast he has to be to win the race, he's going to do it."

Williams could have signed with the New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals or Indianapolis Colts. The Texans signed him to a contract that included a $5,000 signing bonus.

"On the field, that's when I'm home," Williams said. "The field is my thing. I love football. I take pride in it. It's my passion. When I put on the uniform, I'm happy and excited."
 
Insideop said:
Speaking of TE's, the Texans seem to be very high on Stephen Anderson. He's only 6'2" and 230 lbs. I think Andre Johnson was bigger than that! Here's the article from the chron about Anderson. http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-bullish-on-rookie-tight-end-Stephen-8327175.php
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It seems Anderson is doing very well against other "end of bench" players but he did little in college that I can find researching him. He is a "move TE" which should be good for him on this roster but TC + preseason games will be where he has to prove himself. I still have only Griffin and Fiedo on final 53 for now.
 
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It seems Anderson is doing very well against other "end of bench" players but he did little in college that I can find researching him. He is a "move TE" which should be good for him on this roster but TC + preseason games will be where he has to prove himself. I still have only Griffing and Fiedo on final 53 for now.
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I know it's only OTA's and Mini Camp and he has a lot to prove when the pads are on, but he is one of the UDFA favorites that has a shot at making the team or at least getting on the PS. I can see the Texans carrying 3 TE's and using Anderson more like a WR than a TE, but how he is as a blocker may ultimately determine if he makes the team or not.
 
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I know it's only OTA's and Mini Camp and he has a lot to prove when the pads are on, but he is one of the UDFA favorites that has a shot at making the team or at least getting on the PS. I can see the Texans carrying 3 TE's and using Anderson more like a WR than a TE, but how he is as a blocker may ultimately determine if he makes the team or not.
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With Strong and Hopkins showing strength and good hands and hopefully Fuller, I just don't see using TEs much. WRs caught more in a season than Anderson did in a career.
 
badboy said:
With Strong and Hopkins showing strength and good hands and hopefully Fuller, I just don't see using TEs much. WRs caught more in a season than Anderson did in a career.
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Hopkins avg over 15 ypg his first two seasons. That dropped under 14 year three. If there's another prime receiver opposite him where they're both avg'ng over 14 ypg, we're going to use the TE for those intermediate 10~13 yard gains. & if our TEs aren't up to snuff, it'll be a slot receiver, or a pass catching RB.
 
Insideop said:
They may not use the TE's as much but this is at least the 3rd article I've seen in the chron talking up the TE's. This ones on Griffin: http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/...ht-end-Ryan-Griffin-s-versatility-8329924.php
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The Texans are doing there best to sell last year's TEs. It is a campaign filled with overhype and disillusion. Neither has shown themselves to be a reliable pass of run blocker, and consistently sure hands has not proven to be a hallmark of either whether because of past in-game performance and/or because of small numbers sampling. Maybe this season they will make a total turn about, especially if they get help from better QB play and different play calling.
 
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Hopkins avg over 15 ypg his first two seasons. That dropped under 14 year three. If there's another prime receiver opposite him where they're both avg'ng over 14 ypg, we're going to use the TE for those intermediate 10~13 yard gains. & if our TEs aren't up to snuff, it'll be a slot receiver, or a pass catching RB.
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If it were me I'd put Hopkins and Fuller on outside and Strong inside due to his size and strength plus he is much faster than any of our TEs.

Also, Miller and Tyler Erving could line up one at RB, other next to Nuk as a pass option; both are fast enough to run back and take hand off from Os also. I think as season progresses Godsey is going to start giggling at all the options he can put on field.
 
I'm having major withdrawal. This time of year would be the perfect time for the NFL to play "developmental league" games. I really like that idea.
 
Not a snow ball's chance in hell but imagine it for a second...
Imagine the butthurt Broncos fan would feel.
Imagine Elway all up in his feelings.
Imagine the amount of pressure a DL that consisted of JJ and Von would create.
It would be a thing of beauty!


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If it were me I'd put Hopkins and Fuller on outside and Strong inside due to his size and strength plus he is much faster than any of our TEs.
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I've got no problem with that. For the life of me, I couldn't figure out why Kubiak wouldn't challenge the other teams' third CB. I'd have played a lot more three WR sets, even when our 2nd & 3rd guy was Walter & Jacoby. Surely those two could beat the other teams third guys more times than not.
 
PapaL said:
Not a snow ball's chance in hell but imagine it for a second...
Imagine the butthurt Broncos fan would feel.
Imagine Elway all up in his feelings.
Imagine the amount of pressure a DL that consisted of JJ and Von would create.
It would be a thing of beauty!


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That's just too funny! Would be sick for the Texans if they got Von Miller. I couldn't even imagine how much havoc they would wreak on other teams! My sister, a big Broncos fan from living in Colorado for about 15 years, would be so pissed! She's already mad about Osweiler going to the Texans. Miller going there would probably send her over the edge!
 
Strong just tweeted that his dog Heddy is lost in the Pearland area. Again, just like with Mercilus, the dog apparently has no collar and tags and probably no chip.:toropalm:

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thunderkyss said:
I've got no problem with that. For the life of me, I couldn't figure out why Kubiak wouldn't challenge the other teams' third CB. I'd have played a lot more three WR sets, even when our 2nd & 3rd guy was Walter & Jacoby. Surely those two could beat the other teams third guys more times than not.
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TK, I agree and am willing to put that on a young coach. We often hear from Texans coaches that we are not seeing the entire playbook and due to number of rookie and second year guys who should get some time on field, I expect to hear "playbook" every week. This season for me the diff. is the players we have. We all realize that the playoffs are basically in Osweiler's hands and as they grow together this offense should be like our defense; you never know where we are coming from. If our Rbs and WRs can get the ball, all of them should be able to beat their opponent 1:1. I am looking forward to screaming myself hoarse as our guys turn on after jets and scorch some grass.
 
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