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Yeah, well I just went there looking for the weights and measurements of the o-lineman and they ain't up yet. So far the NFLn and .com coverage stinks.
 
I'm interested in Aaron Maybin and Everette Brown's weigh in numbers. Supposedly Brown has been losing some weight. I'm not one to think that these guys weights are the end all be all... but I do think it plays as a factor. Getting lighter isn't going to help their case to be picked as a 4-3 DE.
 
threetoedpete said:
Yeah, well I just went there looking for the weights and measurements of the o-lineman and they ain't up yet. So far the NFLn and .com coverage stinks.
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Its out there because I ran across a "weigh-in" # of 335 for 'Bamas Smith on a Rams message Board, but I dunno where the source is / So far I don't think NFL.Com has posted this info ?
 
Figured it might be time to start one. Feel free to post any and all news items, rumors, tid bits about who the Texans are watching, seen interested in, or are following here.

http://blog.nola.com/jeffduncan/2009/02/lsu_guard_herman_johnson.html

INDIANAPOLIS -- LSU guard Herman "House" Johnson showed up at the NFL Scouting Combine at a relatively svelte 364 pounds, considerably less than from his collegiate playing days in Baton Rouge.

Johnson interviewed with several teams on Wednesday night, among them the Rams, Dolphins, Texans, Jaguars and Bills. He said some teams have spoken to him about playing right tackle, but most are interested in keeping him at guard.
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I don't see how he fits in with what we are doing on the line, but it sounds like we did talk to him.
 
He needs to lose another 30-35 lbs. and work on his conditioning and footwork, but right now I think he's a probably a 3rd round pick at best.
 
I heard on the radio the Texans were looking at some guy out of Canada. Don't know his name or position.
 
Polo said:
Slaton ?
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He was talking about what drill he likes to watch most for running backs. He mentioned last year he was able to watch them all go through the Off-Tackle Drill.

Its where they take the handoff from the QB, accellerate over some bags and around cones and then face off against a coach with a big bag. The coach is supposed to lean the bag one way or the other, and the RB has to respond by cutting and accelerating around the cone in the opposite way the coach tipped the bag.

He said something along the lines of Slaton having the best vision, cut, and acceleration when it came time to face off vs. the coach.
 
NFL | Byrd has talked to several teams at combine
Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:34:50 -0800

Louisiana State WR Demetrius Byrd said among the teams he has talked to at the NFL Scouting Combine are the Green Bay Packers, the Cleveland Browns, the Indianapolis Colts, the Houston Texans, the Miami Dolphins, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions.
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http://kffl.com



Basic info- He's 6'0" 200 lbs and is generally considered a mid to late-rounder in the draft.
 
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TheRealJoker said:
Is he a prospect for return man? Could be we're gonna get rid of Jacoby...
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Don't know about returns but here's some more info:

Byrd signed with LSU as one of the elite JUCO prospects in the country. He led the team with seven touchdown receptions in his first season, six of which came against elite SEC competition. But Byrd's senior season was a bit disappointing, as he failed to step up in the primary receiver role (37 receptions for 499 yards and four touchdowns). His value appears to be as a complementary receiver at the next level. Had an arm span of 33 3/8 inches and a hand span of 9 inches at the combine.
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http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/demetrius-byrd?id=71235#player-profile-tab-set-1:player-profile-tab-overview
 
NFL | Norwood will not bench press at NFL Combine
Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:26:24 -0800

During his press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine Friday, Feb. 20, Penn State WR Jordan Norwood measured a height of 5-foot-11 and a weight of 179 pounds. He said he will do everything at the NFL Combine except the bench press. He also said that he has spoken with the New Orleans Saints, the Houston Texans, the Oakland Raiders, the Cleveland Browns, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos.
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http://kffl.com


Projects as a 7th rounder or undrafted FA on most mock sites.

He caught at least 32 balls in each of his four seasons as a part-time starter, but saved his best for his senior year. He garnered honorable mention All-Big Ten honors with 41 catches for 637 yards and six scores. Projects as a complementary receiver, may need to bide his time to prove himself at the next level. Had an arm span of 30 3/4 inches and a hand span of 8 5/8 inches at the combine.
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http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/jordan-norwood?id=71417
 
eriadoc said:
Wow. I wonder how agile he is? I haven't watched much TT football, and when I have, I haven't paid any attention to the line.
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All I know is what I read on this MB during last season's UT-Tech game, but based on that he probably holds really well.
 
Honoring Earl 34 said:
Maybe they're gonna make him a DT . He would be a space eater .
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Hey that was my idea.


I say we draft Herman (Monster) Johnson and put him at DT. Hey if anyone can tie up 2 blockers he could. 6'7" 386. What center would want that big SOB ligned up across from him? Seriously I wonder if he could do it?
 
TheRealJoker said:
They're looking for someone to beat out our big play/big liability Jacoby Jones.
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I think the Texans learned from 2006.

Special teams coach Joe Marciano likes designated guys as return men. In 2006, the Texans got into a bind (Mr. Glass Mathis) because they had to use guys on special teams that were sorta kinda returners. And special teams became an adventure.

In 2007, they brought in every WR with a return background they could. That if you were looking for a third or fourth wide receiver, that guy better be able to help with the return game.
 
bah007 said:
He's a slug.

He is strong as an ox but too big and slow for this offense.
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I figured him to be really good at Pass Protection and lack the natural quickness to be a great run blocker because of the system he's been playing in.

Wonder if his 40 time will be in the 6's.
 
b0ng said:
I figured him to be really good at Pass Protection and lack the natural quickness to be a great run blocker because of the system he's been playing in.

Wonder if his 40 time will be in the 6's.
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It's hard to judge offensive linemen in the Big XII because the conference has decided they like being the "high octane offense" conference so they pretty much let the o linemen get away with whatever they want.

Vasquez will beat your ass into the ground if you try to go through him. He is mean.

I didn't see enough of him as a run blocker to make a judgment in that area. The only running plays they call are draws anyway.
 
Don't know if the Texans have talked to him, but apparently Michael Oher is really impressing some people during his interviews (w/ reporters and such).
 
mussop said:
Wow we have 2 reports of talks with WR's. I thought this was going to be a D draft only?
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b0ng said:
None of the guys mentioned are going to get selected in the first 3 rounds.

I am puzzled by this as well.
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I think the reason the Texans are talking to these players is because they are some of the players that impressed their scouts.

Also, I don't think it would be wise for the Texans to focus soley on defensive players during the interviewing process.

The wise thing to do is to talk to as many players as possible, that way if you have the luxury of acquiring any of them you will be better prepared to make an informed and hopefully better decision.
 
BattleRedToro said:
I think the reason the Texans are talking to these players is because they are some of the players that impressed their scouts.

Also, I don't think it would be wise for the Texans to focus soley on defensive players during the interviewing process.

The wise thing to do is to talk to as many players as possible, that way if you have the luxury of acquiring any of them you will be better prepared to make an informed and hopefully better decision.
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The defensive players are just arriving today. There have not been any available to interview with the Texans. Should hear more tibbits regarding defensive palyers starting today.
 
NFL | A. Brown says he is healthy
Sat, 21 Feb 2009 11:19:11 -0800

North Carolina State RB Andre Brown said he has spoken to quite a few teams, including the Houston Texans, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills. Brown, who had two previous surgeries on his left ankle, said he is healthy and played last season injury free.
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http://kffl.com


Brown is 6'0" 224 lbs and considered a mid round pick in most mock drafts.


Brown never produced a 1,000-yard rushing season for the Wolfpck, but he also never had more than 175 carries. He reached that number his senior year, totaling 767 yards and seven touchdowns despite coming off two surgeries on a fractured left foot suffered in 2007. Brown was also the second-leading receiver for the WolfPack in 2008 with 29 catches for 309 yards and two scores. NFL teams running a zone-blocking scheme feel he's a nice fit for their one-cut-and-go system. Had an arm span of 32 1/8 inches and a hand span of 9 3/4 inches at the combine.
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http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/andre-brown?id=71225
 
Clay Matthews wants to play for Texans or Titans
Next generation Matthews likes Houston, Titans

February 21, 2009 5:16 PM

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky

INDIANAPOLIS -- Clay Matthews Jr. grew up in Southern California with affection for three teams -- the Cleveland Browns, the Atlanta Falcons and the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans.

His father played linebacker for 16 years with the Browns and three with the Falcons. His uncle was a versatile Hall of Fame offensive lineman for the Oilers/Titans for 19 years. The next generation Matthews said he has remained loyal to all three franchises.

A late bloomer, Matthews walked on at USC, blossomed into a top linebacker and is now projected to be selected in the first or second rounder.

After talking affectionately about Cleveland and Atlanta, he said he'd love to play for the Texans and be close to his uncle.

"I love Texas, I love coming out there and visiting him, to be able to play for Houston would just be a dream come true, I love the area and I love the team," Matthews said at his Saturday podium session at the combine.

How about Tennessee?

"I was able to come out I believe in 2001 and watch Eddie George run for 200 on the Raiders, I believe," he said.

He said he's come across a lot of people with a connection to his family as he prepares to enter the draft.

"I think every person I've met out here in one way or another has been in contact with either my dad or uncle in coaching or playing or training," he said. "In fact I just heard a guy who operated on my dad's arm when he broke it, he was real excited when he heard my name."

If Matthews doesn't have the same longevity in the NFL he should be OK. He graduated from USC in Dec. 2008 with a major in international relations with a minor in business law.
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http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nflnation?tag=09%20combine
 
Lucky said:
A wags sighting!
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Got lost in the shuffle of life for a bit. :)

NFL | Thomas has talked to several teams
Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:23:18 -0800

University of Maryland OG Jaimie Thomas said during his NFL Scouting Combine interview that among the teams he has talked to are the Houston Texans, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Dallas Cowboys. He also is scheduled to talk with the San Diego Chargers.
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http://kffl.com


Thomas is 6'4" 323 lbs and projects as a late round pick in most mocks.

A three-year starter at left guard for the Terrapins, Thomas developed into an honorable mention ACC pick as a senior and could have contended for higher honors if not for an inconsistent offense. NFL teams looking for a drive-blocking guard will scout Thomas closely. Big and strong, Thomas is at his best attacking in short areas and driving straight ahead to create holes. Though he flashes the quickness to get to the second level, Thomas' lack of balance and agility in the open field doesn't make him a fit for zone-blocking teams
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http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/jaimie-thomas?id=71483
 
Lucky said:
No, they won't. The receiving corps is the strongest aspect of the team.
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AJ and a bunch of scrubs...

Kubes won't pass on a gamebreaking WR, the Denver Broncos were always good when they had two and Kubes was crazy about Ginn.

I'll take a great WR over the most of the overrated pass rushers in this draft
 
The1ApplePie said:
AJ and a bunch of scrubs...

Kubes won't pass on a gamebreaking WR, the Denver Broncos were always good when they had two and Kubes was crazy about Ginn.

I'll take a great WR over the most of the overrated pass rushers in this draft
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Our receiving corp a bunch of scrubs? That bunch of scrubs included a 6'3 220 pound Kevin Walter who snagged 60 receptions for 900 yards and 8 TDs.
It also included a probowl tight end named Owen Daniels who happened to catch 72 passes for almost 900 yards. Walter happened to average 15 yards per catch, putting him in the top half of ALL receivers.

Check the stats for #2 receivers in the NFL this year, and I think you'll be surprised to see where Walter ranks

Our "scrub" receiving corp averaged 280 yards per game, putting us at #4 overall. #1 was NO with 317 yards per game. Even if we added a superstar WR and moved into the number one spot, how is the extra 30 yards going to help us win games if we can't play defense?
 
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Orapko is intriguing to Texans

February 21, 2009 5:56 PM

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky

INDIANAPOLIS -- Texas defensive end Brian Orapko is viewed by some as the best defensive end in the draft.

If he's viewed that way by NFL decision-makers with the first 14 picks, than the Houston Texans won't even have a shot at him, but he's got to be intriguing to them considering that their primary offseason mission is to find pass-rush help to take some attention away from Mario Williams.

Williams accounted for 12 of his team's 25 sacks last season.

Orapko's official measurements were 6-3, and 263 - that's pretty impressive for a guy who was 210 in high school and now says he's eating all the time.

Here are some quick highlights of his podium session Saturday:

What is your best position?

"Any position. Right end, left end, Sam, Wil, mike, anything, 3-4, 4-3, it doesn't matter. That's the thing about being that athletic and as versatile as I am, you can put a guy in anything.

Are you serious about the Mike?

"No, I just threw that out there."

Are you a top-five player?

"I think I can be. I think have the potential, the athleticism and also the learning curve to be. It's not about the best player available. It's about the best player that's needed. So we'll see.''

What's your favorite position in a perfect world?

"In a perfect world, I just want to rush the passer, first through fourth down if it was a perfect world. Any position where I can be effective doing what I naturally do best and that's getting after the passer and affecting him. It's not all about the sacks, it's all about pressure.''
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gtexan02 said:
Our receiving corp a bunch of scrubs? That bunch of scrubs included a 6'3 220 pound Kevin Walter who snagged 60 receptions for 900 yards and 8 TDs.
It also included a probowl tight end named Owen Daniels who happened to catch 72 passes for almost 900 yards. Walter happened to average 15 yards per catch, putting him in the top half of ALL receivers.

Check the stats for #2 receivers in the NFL this year, and I think you'll be surprised to see where Walter ranks

Our "scrub" receiving corp averaged 280 yards per game, putting us at #4 overall. #1 was NO with 317 yards per game. Even if we added a superstar WR and moved into the number one spot, how is the extra 30 yards going to help us win games if we can't play defense?
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Quantity does not equal quality

3/4s of OD and KW numbers are thanks to AJ drawing coverage. The Raiders took away AJ and our "great" supporting cast did nothing when they actually had to perform. A guy that can play by himself and open up the field for AJ is needed.

Sounds better than any of the 3rd-down-only DEs like Maybin
 
I hope Clay Matthews blows up at the Combine, because I could see us reaching for him at 15. He's nasty, like his teammate Maualuga, and unlike Cushing.

I just don't want to FEEL like we reached. I want him to earn the slot.

I dunno. This first round pick is a mystery to me.
 
DiehardChris said:
I hope Clay Matthews blows up at the Combine, because I could see us reaching for him at 15. He's nasty, like his teammate Maualuga, and unlike Cushing.

I just don't want to FEEL like we reached. I want him to earn the slot.

I dunno. This first round pick is a mystery to me.
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Clay is the man, and would be a great second round pick
 
The1ApplePie said:
Quantity does not equal quality

3/4s of OD and KW numbers are thanks to AJ drawing coverage. The Raiders took away AJ and our "great" supporting cast did nothing when they actually had to perform. A guy that can play by himself and open up the field for AJ is needed.

Sounds better than any of the 3rd-down-only DEs like Maybin
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Maybe you are confused as to the difference between a #1 and a #2 receiver. Usually the #1 gets the more advanced coverages, thus leaving more opportunities for the #2/#3 and so on. Of course AJ is going to affect the coverages for Walter and Daniels. Thats why they had almost 2,000 yards between them.

AJ was the leading receiver in the entire NFL last year for both yards and receptions. How do you figure he needs more coverage drawn away from him? That argument doesn't make sense to me.

You mention Kubiak and his connection to Denver, but Kubiak has said that Walter reminds him of Ed McCaffrey. Somehow I don't see Kubiak thinking of Walter as a scrub.

As for the Oakland game, our entire team came out flat. I don't think you can blame that loss on the lack of a #2 receiver. Daniels had 110 yards that game
 
The1ApplePie said:
AJ and a bunch of scrubs...

Kubes won't pass on a gamebreaking WR, the Denver Broncos were always good when they had two and Kubes was crazy about Ginn.

I'll take a great WR over the most of the overrated pass rushers in this draft
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That's just so wrong. I mean, if you mean the guys not named Kevin Walter, it's debatable - but Kevin Walter is an AWESOME #2. His blocking skills help this offense go when he's not catching the ball, and he's about as good a #2 in the NFL when he is catching it.
 
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