PapaL
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Gruden ranks every QB he interviews very highly.
TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
Really excited about Dylan Cole/Cunningham coming into year 2. Big time potential from both of them.
Would like to see them move B Mac outside at times when they put Clowney at DE to get all our best LBs on the field together. That’s a nice front 7!
Would like to see them move B Mac outside at times when they put Clowney at DE to get all our best LBs on the field together. That’s a nice front 7!
Texansballer74
The Marine
WR Will Fuller V, offense eye bigger things in '18
Fuller V: Watson "brings the energy to the field"
There's no denying the possibilities on offense when Will Fuller, V is healthy.
In the month of October last season, the receiver erupted. He had 13 catches, seven of which were touchdowns, for a total of 279 yards. When he was on the field with quarterback Deshaun Watson
and receiver DeAndre Hopkins, the Texans averaged more than 40 points per game. Building on that in 2018 is a big goal for the third-year wideout, and it's something he and the rest of the offense have worked on through the start of organized team activities (OTAs) this week.
"Just out here trying to get the timing down, just trying to get better," Fuller said. "Having a better season than last year. What we put out there was unacceptable, so just having a better season."
Fuller said the health issues and injuries that nagged him in 2017 are now in the rearview mirror. His head coach has noticed.
"He's had a really good couple of days out here," Bill O'Brien said on Tuesday. "He's a really good route runner. He's just a really good guy to work with. He's very smart, he's smooth."
O'Brien added that this year for Fuller has the potential to be a big one for growth, as he's now been in the offense for a couple seasons.
"I think it takes a while to develop at receiver," O'Brien said. "I think it takes one year, two years - especially if you're dealing with injuries - so if he can stay healthy, I think he has real good potential in our offense."
Aiding in that growth is Fuller's blinding speed, which has already impressed new safety Tyrann Mathieu after a few days of work on the field.
"He's got real speed," Mathieu said. "That's for sure. I think it's key, though. Especially having a guy like Will, obviously a guy with great top-end speed."
Fuller knows that he and the rest of the offense can get back to their success of last October, because they did it on Sundays, but also did it during the weeks leading up to those gamedays.
"We hit those plays in practice too, so that's why we were connecting in the games," Fuller said. "Just staying consistent in practice and practicing hard. If we stay healthy, I know the sky's the limit."
Fuller and the Texans continue with OTAs at the Houston Methodist Training Center this week.
Fuller V: Watson "brings the energy to the field"
There's no denying the possibilities on offense when Will Fuller, V is healthy.
In the month of October last season, the receiver erupted. He had 13 catches, seven of which were touchdowns, for a total of 279 yards. When he was on the field with quarterback Deshaun Watson
and receiver DeAndre Hopkins, the Texans averaged more than 40 points per game. Building on that in 2018 is a big goal for the third-year wideout, and it's something he and the rest of the offense have worked on through the start of organized team activities (OTAs) this week."Just out here trying to get the timing down, just trying to get better," Fuller said. "Having a better season than last year. What we put out there was unacceptable, so just having a better season."
Fuller said the health issues and injuries that nagged him in 2017 are now in the rearview mirror. His head coach has noticed.
"He's had a really good couple of days out here," Bill O'Brien said on Tuesday. "He's a really good route runner. He's just a really good guy to work with. He's very smart, he's smooth."
O'Brien added that this year for Fuller has the potential to be a big one for growth, as he's now been in the offense for a couple seasons.
"I think it takes a while to develop at receiver," O'Brien said. "I think it takes one year, two years - especially if you're dealing with injuries - so if he can stay healthy, I think he has real good potential in our offense."
Aiding in that growth is Fuller's blinding speed, which has already impressed new safety Tyrann Mathieu
after a few days of work on the field."He's got real speed," Mathieu said. "That's for sure. I think it's key, though. Especially having a guy like Will, obviously a guy with great top-end speed."
Fuller knows that he and the rest of the offense can get back to their success of last October, because they did it on Sundays, but also did it during the weeks leading up to those gamedays.
"We hit those plays in practice too, so that's why we were connecting in the games," Fuller said. "Just staying consistent in practice and practicing hard. If we stay healthy, I know the sky's the limit."
Fuller and the Texans continue with OTAs at the Houston Methodist Training Center this week.
badboy
Hall of Fame
FA safety on playing for Crennel
https://texanswire.usatoday.com/201...m_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=pos2headline
TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
Peterson must think more highly of himself than teams do. Per rotoworld:
Free agent Adrian Peterson told ESPN's NFL Live that the Texans are on his radar as a potential landing spot.
This doesn't mean the interest is mutual, of course. "Obviously I’ve mentioned Houston a couple of times," Peterson said. "I feel like Green Bay wouldn’t be a bad look as well. Carolina. There’s some options out there. You know Miami. Down there in [Los Angeles]. That would be a nice look, too, with Todd Gurley." Peterson turned 33 in March. He has made no known offseason visits.
Related: Texans
Source: NFL Live on YouTube
Free agent Adrian Peterson told ESPN's NFL Live that the Texans are on his radar as a potential landing spot.
This doesn't mean the interest is mutual, of course. "Obviously I’ve mentioned Houston a couple of times," Peterson said. "I feel like Green Bay wouldn’t be a bad look as well. Carolina. There’s some options out there. You know Miami. Down there in [Los Angeles]. That would be a nice look, too, with Todd Gurley." Peterson turned 33 in March. He has made no known offseason visits.
Related: Texans
Source: NFL Live on YouTube
AngryNateFTW
Veteran
We would be silly to let him go. Him, Watson, and Hopkins are a very strong trio.
What about your World Champion Houston Astros?
Mangler
Toro de España
Hopefully the Astros can repeat, but the pressure will be on McNair and the Texans because all other Houston teams have won championships before, except them. Fuller isn’t going anywhere bro they ain’t about to let our 1st round burner walk away wothout offering him a truckload of cash. Watson, Watt, and Hopkins would probably restructure their contracts just to keep Fuller cause he makes that much a difference.
PapaL
Loose Screw
Sadly I'm a Nats guy. They moved to DC around the same time I did. Went to their second home game; after the pitchers warmed up they came over and talked with me and my son. Gave us a couple souvenir balls and converted us. I support all Houston teams but alas I was not on the bandwagon before they were good. I'm stuck w the cursed DC teams. I do hope the 'Stros repeat and build a dynasty. They are a fun watch!
2021 is not too far away?
Fred
Veteran
Wow! So Watson, who was drafted a year after Fuller will restructure his rookie contract? Probably every veteran will be asking to sign for the minimum and they will probably offer to pay back their signing bonuses. I am impressed!
PapaL
Loose Screw
Have to decide on that option year first. Right now it's a no brainer but can he stay healthy?
TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
Yep. Unless you’re Tom Brady (who probably isn’t the bread winner in his household) you’re not taking a discount to play for a pro team. Not willingly anyway.
Point is, even if the option year is declined, he ain't going anywhere anytime soon.
PapaL
Loose Screw
Neither said nor implied he was going anywhere anytime soon. Dude has 2 seasons plus an option. We're all aware of that.
Guess I misunderstood what you were getting at when you said he isn't too far away from FA, 'cause sure he is.
PapaL
Loose Screw
Some would say he’s half way there.
zshawn10
All Pro
Brandon Brooks hated playing in Houston:
https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...-retired-nfl-houston-texans-lane-johnson-news
https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...-retired-nfl-houston-texans-lane-johnson-news
Carr Bombed
Hall of Fame
Boo ******* hoo.. some players want to be babied. There's multiple ways to skin a cat. I think it's safe to say the "Patriot way" has worked fine.
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TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
And I bet if the Texans offered him more money than the Eagles he would’ve stayed...
Carr Bombed
Hall of Fame
Everybody loves to ***** about their old Boss/job.
The hapless eagles finally win a damn Superbowl in 52 years and they haven't shut up since..meanwhile the "Patriot way" has been to 7 superbowls winning 5 in the last 16 seasons.
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Honoring Earl 34
Something Witty !
Seahawks vs Texans on the NFL Channel .
Scooter
Funky
Funny, Kubiak was a notorious hard-ass and Brooks sings his praise. From backup QB's to HOF defensive players and everyone inbetween, most have described him as such in spite of his public 'aw shucks' persona. Kubiak like his predecessors (Mike and Walsh) were teachers first - they built players to be their best within a system that made the game very straight forward. 'The Patriot Way' hasn't worked for anyone but Bill Belichick. The first Superbowl was 2001, what 'Patriot Way' has worked for another team in the 17 years since? The only thing that's kept the Texans afloat is the great Wade Phillips handing off his defense to the great Romeo Crennel ... and look what happened the moment Romeo was removed.
Playing for a coach that's going to ride your ass and make you better is all most players can ask for. "Teapot" Belichick flunky doesn't seem to possess that.
Carr Bombed
Hall of Fame
If you read the article he's taking on his team sentiment and bitching about the "Patriot way", the only reason why he brings up O'Brien is because O'Brien comes from that tree...he's bitching about Belichick too..which is just stupid.
Bill Parcells and Tom Coughlin say hi and it's not a coincidence that the Jags made the AFCCG under Coughlin. One thing is for sure Phillips saved Kubiak's butt in Houston and was the main factor in him winning a SB in Denver even though Phillips wasn't Kubiak's 1st choice to be DC.
Scooter
Funky
No, Brooks was very direct about it being his experience under O'Brien.
Scooter
Funky
Kinda reversed that one didn't you. Parcells and Coughlin learned the "Patriots Way"? The personalities that the Giants under those coaches had were "Patriots Way"? And stop with the Kubiak hate, it's over, he won. He put a #1 qb, #1 rb, two #1 receivers, and #1 offensive line in Houston, and won a Superbowl (his 4th) with the exact same coaching staff (and without all those #1's) on another team when management didn't fcuk it up.
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Belichick and Coughlin learned under Parcells with the Giants. Parcells style is very much the Patriot way, in fact he installed the Patriot way before he left for the NYJ and was replaced by Belichick.
Kubiak learned under Walsh, who learned under Paul Brown.
2 different ways of accomplishing the same goal.
What in my post wasn't true? It certainly wasn't hating on Kubiak, just stating facts.
Carr Bombed
Hall of Fame
Then why was he talking about Reggie Wayne? He was talking about the "Patriot way".
You need to go back and re-read what he said.
Uncle Rico
Ur apology should be as loud as Ur disrespect was
Out of curiosity what would you term the 'texan way' of doing things?
Develop pro bowlers and then let them walk? It's like the Texans are the minor league for all the other NFL teams lol.
Scooter
Funky
You need to go back and read more than the first line of the interview. (hint: scroll down)
Carr Bombed
Hall of Fame
Not really, that team has been bitching about the "patriot way", before the super bowl even started..this is just more bitching.
Coming from a guy who was notorious for not even showing up in shape for camp.
Carr Bombed
Hall of Fame
Straw man argument, the Texans have let players go that they shouldn't, but they also developed those players out of absolutely nothing that the rest of the league didn't/couldn't so what's your gripe?
The patriot way?
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Texans want prototypical height, weight speed when evaluating players
May 31, 2018 Updated: May 31, 2018 8:53am
When it comes to evaluating football players, the Texans don't want a team of exceptions in terms of height, weight and speed.
They're seeking prototypical athletes.
Texans coach Bill O'Brien and general manager Brian Gaine are true believers in a philosophy built around having a roster brimming with bigger, stronger and faster players.
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It's a strategy that goes back to Gaine learning from former NFL coach and executive Bill Parcells.
"I think you have to have a philosophy of what you want your team to look like and you have to stick by that," O'Brien said. "That’s just our philosophy. That is something that Brian and I really believe in. If you start making exceptions, then you have a team full of exceptions and that’s not what you’re looking for.
"At certain positions, maybe we will make an exception, but not very often because I think it’s important to have – like I’ve said since the day I arrived here – a big, strong, physical team. That’s what we’re trying to do.”
In particular, the Texans have sought size and athleticism at the outside linebacker position.
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May 31, 2018 Updated: May 31, 2018 8:53am
When it comes to evaluating football players, the Texans don't want a team of exceptions in terms of height, weight and speed.
They're seeking prototypical athletes.
Texans coach Bill O'Brien and general manager Brian Gaine are true believers in a philosophy built around having a roster brimming with bigger, stronger and faster players.
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It's a strategy that goes back to Gaine learning from former NFL coach and executive Bill Parcells.
"I think you have to have a philosophy of what you want your team to look like and you have to stick by that," O'Brien said. "That’s just our philosophy. That is something that Brian and I really believe in. If you start making exceptions, then you have a team full of exceptions and that’s not what you’re looking for.
"At certain positions, maybe we will make an exception, but not very often because I think it’s important to have – like I’ve said since the day I arrived here – a big, strong, physical team. That’s what we’re trying to do.”
In particular, the Texans have sought size and athleticism at the outside linebacker position.
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My belief is that the Texans off-season was more about establishing this joint philosophy in player acquisition than short-term need filling. It will take a couple of years to see if the GM and HC stay in alignment with each other and alignment with this philosophy much less to see if it truly works
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Bill O'Brien focused on building 'big, strong, physical' team
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HOUSTON -- In the four years Bill O'Brien has been the coach of the Houston Texans, he has focused on building a "big, strong, physical team."
It's easy to see by looking at the roster. Houston has built a team with a number of athletic, physical specimens, such as DeAndre Hopkins at receiver, Jadeveon Clowney at outside linebacker and J.J. Watt at defensive end.
"You have to have a philosophy of what you want your team to look like and you have to stick by that," O'Brien said. "That's just our philosophy. It's something that [general manager] Brian [Gaine] and I really believe in. And if you start making exceptions then you have a team full of exceptions. And that's not what you're looking for. At certain positions, maybe we will make an exception, but not very often because I think it's important to have, like I've said since the day I arrived here, a big, strong, physical team. And that's what we're trying to do."
Gaine continued to give O'Brien that physical roster this offseason, adding players such as safety Tyrann Mathieu, cornerback Aaron Colvin and 6-foot-7, 330-pound offensive lineman Seantrel Henderson in free agency. Several times, when Gaine was asked about players he signed, he led with the fact he liked a player's build, or his "height, weight and speed.
"In terms of prototypes, we break it down by position in terms of the height, weight, speed and physical parameters that we might be looking for," Gaine said. "Equally, specific skill sets that we may be looking for at variating positions, whatever they may be."
O'Brien said the Texans have specific parameters at every position that they don't like to stray from. For example, at outside linebacker they look for "guys that have good length, have good pass-rush ability. Athletic guys, smart guys. Guys that can set the edge but can also rush the passer."
This philosophy was particularly evident in Gaine's first draft as the Texans' general manager. When asked about the team's top pick, Justin Reid, Gaine first pointed out the safety has "the prototypical body type" for the position.
On paper, the physical characteristics of the Texans' 2018 draft class stand out. Along with Reid, the Texans drafted outside linebacker Duke Ejiofor (6-foot-4, 275 pounds) and tight end Jordan Thomas (6-foot-5, 280 pounds). Even slot receiver Keke Coutee, who says he is 5-foot-9, has a good build for the position, according to O'Brien.
Though it's easy to draft players who fit the build Gaine and O'Brien are looking for, the Texans' coaching staff still has work to do.
"We really pride ourselves on our ability to develop players," O'Brien said. "I think we've proven over the years, here and other places, that we can develop young players into professional players."
One example of those players is cornerback A.J. Bouye, who arrived in Houston in 2013 as an undrafted free agent. When O'Brien and his coaching staff took over in 2014, Bouye continually improved and was the Texans' top corner -- and one of the best in the NFL -- in 2016. He signed a five-year, $67.5 million contract in 2017 with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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7:00 AM CT
HOUSTON -- In the four years Bill O'Brien has been the coach of the Houston Texans, he has focused on building a "big, strong, physical team."
It's easy to see by looking at the roster. Houston has built a team with a number of athletic, physical specimens, such as DeAndre Hopkins at receiver, Jadeveon Clowney at outside linebacker and J.J. Watt at defensive end.
"You have to have a philosophy of what you want your team to look like and you have to stick by that," O'Brien said. "That's just our philosophy. It's something that [general manager] Brian [Gaine] and I really believe in. And if you start making exceptions then you have a team full of exceptions. And that's not what you're looking for. At certain positions, maybe we will make an exception, but not very often because I think it's important to have, like I've said since the day I arrived here, a big, strong, physical team. And that's what we're trying to do."
Gaine continued to give O'Brien that physical roster this offseason, adding players such as safety Tyrann Mathieu, cornerback Aaron Colvin and 6-foot-7, 330-pound offensive lineman Seantrel Henderson in free agency. Several times, when Gaine was asked about players he signed, he led with the fact he liked a player's build, or his "height, weight and speed.
"In terms of prototypes, we break it down by position in terms of the height, weight, speed and physical parameters that we might be looking for," Gaine said. "Equally, specific skill sets that we may be looking for at variating positions, whatever they may be."
O'Brien said the Texans have specific parameters at every position that they don't like to stray from. For example, at outside linebacker they look for "guys that have good length, have good pass-rush ability. Athletic guys, smart guys. Guys that can set the edge but can also rush the passer."
This philosophy was particularly evident in Gaine's first draft as the Texans' general manager. When asked about the team's top pick, Justin Reid, Gaine first pointed out the safety has "the prototypical body type" for the position.
On paper, the physical characteristics of the Texans' 2018 draft class stand out. Along with Reid, the Texans drafted outside linebacker Duke Ejiofor (6-foot-4, 275 pounds) and tight end Jordan Thomas (6-foot-5, 280 pounds). Even slot receiver Keke Coutee, who says he is 5-foot-9, has a good build for the position, according to O'Brien.
Though it's easy to draft players who fit the build Gaine and O'Brien are looking for, the Texans' coaching staff still has work to do.
"We really pride ourselves on our ability to develop players," O'Brien said. "I think we've proven over the years, here and other places, that we can develop young players into professional players."
One example of those players is cornerback A.J. Bouye, who arrived in Houston in 2013 as an undrafted free agent. When O'Brien and his coaching staff took over in 2014, Bouye continually improved and was the Texans' top corner -- and one of the best in the NFL -- in 2016. He signed a five-year, $67.5 million contract in 2017 with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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TexansBull
Hall of Fame
Doesn’t everybody want a bigger, longer, stronger more athletic player that has speed?
Who are all these smaller, shorter, weaker, less athletic and slow players we have?
Who are all these smaller, shorter, weaker, less athletic and slow players we have?
PapaL
Loose Screw
Some where Matt Stevens is smiling right now.
Eddie Pleasant, Kareem Jackson, Sua'Filo?
Texans have a history of slow, weak players
powda
The bridge between stupid and useless is short.
I'm watching this to and amazed at Watson. He's not just good, he's fun to watch.
Our ol is absolute trash. Our secondary - particularly our safeties really stunk it up.
Texansballer74
The Marine
I rewatched those games last night and man that entire secondary play was horrendous. They looked lost and very confused. Talk about blown assignment after blown assignments.
Me too,
Hal is a serviceable 3rd safety but shouldn't be a starter.
Ricky extending Hal was well, very Ricky like.
powda
The bridge between stupid and useless is short.
Damn you for mentioning him. He might literally be the worst starter this team ever had. Another charley casserly info-mercial.
Texansballer74
The Marine
Who do yall think will be our starters in the secondary.
CB1- Jojo
CB2- KJack
Slot CB- Colvin
SS- Badger
FS- Reid
CB1- Jojo
CB2- KJack
Slot CB- Colvin
SS- Badger
FS- Reid