Training camp 2013

[Texn4life]

We're still in much better shape healthwise than the Niners.

 

[thunderkyss]

We're still in much better shape healthwise than the Niners.

True, but I think their HC & QB trumps ours....

 

[Texn4life]

True, but I think their HC & QB trumps ours....

Whats crazy is if we were able to make that trade for those 2 I could see our team really being leathal. Granted people still need to see how Kap will react to people adjusting to him, but his game is electric.

 

[EllisUnit]

I like very diluted Gatorade. Water alone isn't really good enough for high end athletes. That or water and pickle juice.

yeah well i promise you we sweat more than these athletes do out there. We wear long sleeve triple layerd Fire Resistant Clothing (FRCs), hard hats, safety glasses. I fell out twice when i worked in the field and both times happened after i had drank Gatorade.

 

[EllisUnit]

 

[Texans_Chick]

I explain some of the read-option/pistol stuff in the blog:

http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2013/08/2013-houston-texans-training-camp-week-1/

Originally on 7/29 Kubiak said that they were going to run some read-option as a look but is not their strength. Pistol not mentioned.

Then a couple days later, they ran some pistol. Nobody asked him about it after the practice. Somebody told LZ Kubiak had already said pistol just a look.

But because I knew coach wasn't asked specifically about pistol, I asked him about it the next day, and he said it was something they were looking at.

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

I explain some of the read-option/pistol stuff in the blog:

http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2013/08/2013-houston-texans-training-camp-week-1/

Originally on 7/29 Kubiak said that they were going to run some read-option as a look but is not their strength. Pistol not mentioned.

Then a couple days later, they ran some pistol. Nobody asked him about it after the practice. Somebody told LZ Kubiak had already said pistol just a look.

But because I knew coach wasn't asked specifically about pistol, I asked him about it the next day, and he said it was something they were looking at.

Thanks for the update, Steph.

With the Pistol, I would still have concern over the ZBS timing of the Oline, in that on a running play, the RB is so far back, having to make it so far to the LOS........especially if in a delay, the OL would have to afford Schaub extra time of protection as well.

 

[Thorn]

Tate seems like he's always injured. He's had one good year with us, missed a year, and one crappy injury plagued year. Beginning to smell like a bust to me.

 

[ObsiWan]

Tate seems like he's always injured. He's had one good year with us, missed a year, and one crappy injury plagued year. Beginning to smell like a bust to me.

Yeah, the jury may technically be still out but the evidence, to date, is looking toward a "bust" verdict. And maybe "bust" isn't exactly the right term because the dude has flashed skills.

But if he can't stay on the field 'cause he's always "in the tub"....

Perhaps those who wanted to trade him a while back might have been onto something.

 

[ChampionTexan]

From Mark Berman via Twitter:

Mark Berman ‏@MarkBermanFox26 12m

Texans ILB Darryl Sharpton comes off the active/non-football injury list (groin) and is going thru his 1st workout.

 

[htowntexans1985]

Brooks reed getting a ice pack applied to his knee. Walking around with a noticeable limp.

 

[DX-TEX]

Brooks reed getting a ice pack applied to his knee. Walking around with a noticeable limp.

The only position on this team I have a concern with: OLB. ****.

 

[htowntexans1985]

The only position on this team I have a concern with: OLB. ****.

He can't even bend down to take a knee. Any news on what happened? I'm at the camp.

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

Brooks reed getting a ice pack applied to his knee. Walking around with a noticeable limp.

Most knee injuries will cause a limp for at least a week.....a strained/torn ligament, a meniscus, an ACL........the physician's exam will give a good idea as to which it may be. However, an MRI is the definitive word as to the extent of injury. We should know what 'minor" injury is being dealt with later today or by the end of tomorrow, whenever the MRI is perfomed and the results are released.

 

[Heath Shuler]

Brooks reed getting a ice pack applied to his knee. Walking around with a noticeable limp.

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 35m

Brooks Reed back on the field during team drills. #texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 45m

Brooks Reed leaves the trainers table and grabs his helmet and heads back to the field. #texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 49m

Reed getting more work on the trainers table. While Mercilus watching exam. #texans

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[Ktexan68]

Noooooooooo!

 

[Heath Shuler]

Mark Berman ‏@MarkBermanFox26 52m

Texans ILB Darryl Sharpton comes off the active/non-football injury list (groin) and is going thru his 1st workout.

...

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

He can't even bend down to take a knee. Any news on what happened? I'm at the camp.

Was he able to get up off the ground when it happened or was he helped in getting up (not talking about walking off the field).

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

One of the most minor potential injuries you might see some acute limp with need for ice pack is a simple soft tissue knee bruise caused by direct trauma to the front of the knee.......hopefully, of course, not a more serious deep patella (knee cap) bone bruise (MRI diagnosed), where the player can try to play through but may have significant impact on performance during the longer healing period. Some semblance of rest would still be in order for even the former injury, especially since this is not a real game.

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

More updates

Houston Texans ‏@HoustonTexans 8m
ILB Darryl Sharpton in full health. "When Sharp's healthy, we're a better football team." -Kubiak #Texans

Houston Texans ‏@HoustonTexans 10m
Foster sat out with sore back. "Expected him out there today but it didn't happen." Kubiak #Texans.

Houston Texans ‏@HoustonTexans 12m
Kubiak: DE J.J. Watt w/ sore elbow but not a real concern. Brooks Reed banged knees with someone during practice but is OK. #Texans

Very likely, Foster's back compensatory injury.

I take it that Watt's elbow is the same elbow.......hope he has decided to keep wearing his brace....possibly throughout the rest of his career (mentioned that last year).......with the type of injury he originally incurred, re-injury is notoriously common.

 

[Heath Shuler]

Mark Berman ‏@MarkBermanFox26 12m

Gary Kubiak says Arian Foster's calf is fine. He didn't work today because of a sore back.

 

[AngryNateFTW]

@JPalmerCSN

Ben Tate and Whitney Mercilus on bikes and not practicing

Sam Montgomery dressed and working out. But doesn't have shoulder pads on. Won't go full but good sign.

Alan Bonner sitting out with a hamstring issue. Sharpton is back and dressed. He is in shoulder pads like everyone else.

Interesting note. JJ Watt is wearing his elbow brace for the first time offseason. Looked to have tweaked his elbow Thursday.

Andre Johnson with a huge leaping grab over the middle.

Brooks Reed was down getting looked at by trainers. They were looking at his knee. He has walked off the practice field .

Watt leaves team drills to work on third field with injuries players. Don't look to into it though.

Brooks Reed leaves the trainers table and grabs his helmet and heads back to the field.

Brian Cushing in with team drills. Getting more work than he has all camp in terms of participation.

@PatDStat

I see that #Texans are an open camp today. I can tweet.

Biggest note is that Darryl Sharpton is a full go today.

Crick keeps getting better looking good once again.

Cushing out on the field today. Looks like he still trying to get the feel for it.

Hopkins one again showing his ball skills. Deep ball from Schaub goes up and gets it over Kareem

Braman having a tough time once again in the run game.

Terrell McClain and Darryl Sharpton playing the run tough. Sharpton playing like a mad man today.

Derek Newton moving Braman to the sideline. Newton giving him the business.

Brice McCain with great coverage to get over the top of Martin. Intercepts the pass from Yates.

Antonio Smith would have had the sack on that play on Schaub.

Graham with a great diving catch from Schaub. Good coverage from Cushing better places ball.

Martin with a great catch against Keo. Tight ropes the sideline and gets upfield in a hurry.

Garrett Graham once again a hands catch on a high pass

Tim Jamison getting back into pass rushing shape. Great swim move to get to the QB

Hopkins is having a great day. He is catching everything and JJo/Kareem have been all over him.

Keo great blitz would have been a sack on Schaub.

Lemon with an outstanding catch but out of bounds. Bouye with the coverage to ride him out of bounds.

@DZangaro

Arian Foster still isn't back at practice. He's still working on the side

Team portion starts off with a leaping catch from Andre Johnson

Dennis Johnson is getting a ton of meaningful reps with Foster and Tate out.

Brice McCain just made a heckuva play. Used his speed to track down that overthrow from Yates for an INT.

@DavidNunoABC13

Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins in back to back drills. (Video) http://instagram.com/p/cl7TsbEMET/

@DoughertyDrew

W Johnathan Joseph on him in tight coverage, @Nukdabomb pulls in 25 yarder up right sideline.

The #Texans just took their shoulder pads off. No more hitting today.

@MarkBermanFox26

Texans offense working in Red zone.Matt Schaub w/perfect pass to Andre Johnson 4 6.Then Case Keenum avoids the rush, hits TE Jake Byrne 4 6.

Rookie WR Alec Lemon with the super over-the-shoulder catch from Keenum.

Everybody, enjoy!

 

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Open tweeting, reads bottom-to-top
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PDS ‏@PatDStat 14m
The hit of the day came from Eddie Pleasant on RB Ray Graham. Pleasant met Graham in the hole and ended up with Graham on his back.

PDS ‏@PatDStat 9m
Understand when Hopkins is making majority of these catches JJo and Kareem are on top of him. Great coverage just better catches. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 12m
Also, Darryl Sharpton made his return today. Can tell he knows his competition is here in Mays. #Texans

Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 15m
This is what he said about the brace in May http://bit.ly/1bUUnvy RT @DZangaro "The brace is back for good." Watt

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 16m
Garrett Graham had a really good day catching the ball. He's become a better blocker too. #texans

Drew Dougherty ‏@DoughertyDrew 7m
Ha! RT @Orca_FAT: @DoughertyDrew @JJWatt if I played like he did in 2012, I wouldn't even take that thing off in the shower.

Drew Dougherty ‏@DoughertyDrew 8m
DE @JJWatt didn't take part in contact drills. Precautionary measure to give elbow a rest.

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 9m
Watt said he dislikes the brace from a cosmetic standpoint. Doesn't like the way it looks. #TexansTalk

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 10m
Watt doesn't want to wear the brace but says its now a need. #texans

Drew Dougherty ‏@DoughertyDrew 10m
DE @JJWatt said he will wear the elbow brace this yr again.

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 11m
Watt said hell be back out there full go soon. Added doesn't like the way it looks. #texans

Drew Dougherty ‏@DoughertyDrew 11m
"I love playing for Wade. He trusts me."-- @JJWatt

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 13m
"The brace is back full time" Watt on his elbow brace. #texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 14m
Watt said his elbow is just a bit sore and they're giving it some rest. #texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 16m
JJ Watt says the brace is back as a precaution.

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 17m
Foster's calf is fine. Kubiak said Fosters back is sore.

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 18m
Brooks Reed banged knees with someone.

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 18m
Watt was kept out of contact today with the elbow. Kubiak expects he'll be ok.

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 51m
The shells are coming off. Hitting is done for the day. #TexansTalk

PDS ‏@PatDStat 53m
Lemon with an outstanding catch but out of bounds. Bouye with the coverage to ride him out of bounds. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 54m
Keo great blitz would have been a sack on Schaub. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 56m
Hopkins is having a great day. He is catching everything and JJo/Kareem have been all over him. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 57m
Tim Jamison getting back into pass rushing shape. Great swim move to get to the QB. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Garrett Graham once again a hands catch on a high pass. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Martin with a great catch against Keo. Tight ropes the sideline and gets upfield in a hurry. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Graham with a great diving catch from Schaub. Good coverage from Cushing, better placeb ball. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Antonio Smith would have had the sack on that play on Schaub. #Texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
Brice McCain just made a heckuva play. Used his speed to track down that overthrow from Yates for an INT.

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Brice McCain with great coverage to get over the top of Martin. Intercepts the pass from Yates. #Texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
Brian Cushing has been allowed to get more physical today. He's in on 11-11s in shells on run plays. #TexansTalk

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Derek Newton moving Braman to the sideline. Newton giving him the business. #Texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
Brooks Reed was back on the field for 11-11s. Had his leg checked out earlier.

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Terrell McClain and Darryl Sharpton playing the run tough. Sharpton playing like a mad man today. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Braman having a tough time once again in the run game. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Hopkins one again showing his ball skills. Deep ball from Schaub goes up and gets it over Kareem. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Cushing out on the field today. Looks like he still trying to get the feel for it. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Brian Cushing in with team drills. Getting more work than he has all camp in terms of participation. #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Crick keeps getting better looking good once again. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Brooks Reed back on the field during team drills. #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Biggest note is that Darryl Sharpton is a full go today. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Brooks Reed leaves the trainers table and grabs his helmet and heads back to the field. #texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
Dennis Johnson is getting a ton of meaningful reps with Foster and Tate out. #TexansTalk

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Reed getting more work on the trainers table. While Mercilus watching exam. #texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Watt leaves team drills to work on third field with injuries players. Don't look to into it though. #texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
JJ Watt didn't participate in team and now walked to the side field to do work. That elbow brace has reappeared on his elbow. TexansTalk

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
Brooks Reed was getting checked out by a trainer on his left leg. Just walked to trainer's table.

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Brooks Reed was down getting looked at by trainers. They were looking at his knee. He has walked off the practice field . #texans

Drew Dougherty ‏@DoughertyDrew 1h
With Johnathan Joseph on him in tight coverage, DeAndre Hopkins pulls in 25 yarder up right sideline.

Drew Dougherty ‏@DoughertyDrew 1h
Big cheers from the #Texans training camp crowd after Schaub connected w Andre Johnson for a diving 40+ yd catch.

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
Team portion starts off with a leaping catch from Andre Johnson.

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
Darryl Sharpton is back at practice, which means he must have been removed from Non-Football Injury list. #TexansTalk

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 2h
Arian Foster is not dressed and is working out on the side with Ed Reed. #texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 2h
Interesting note. JJ Watt is wearing his elbow brace for the first time offseason. Looked to have tweaked his elbow Thursday. #texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 2h
Alan Bonner sitting out with a hamstring issue. Sharpton is back and dressed. He is in shoulder pads like everyone else. #texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 2h
Sam Montgomery dressed and working out. But doesn't have shoulder pads on. Won't go full but good sign. #texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 2h
Ben Tate and Whitney Mercilus on bikes and not practicing. #texans

 

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Quotes: Texans Training Camp Day 9

Head Coach Gary Kubiak
ILB Darryl Sharpton
DE J.J. Watt

Watt, Sharpton, Kubiak updates all & praises young RB corps:

http://www.houstontexans.com/tv-med...-Cushing/86113861-f9b5-48e9-a7d8-b69178b674d8

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PDS ‏@PatDStat

#Texans still have up find that edge presence at OLB. #Texans

Sam Montgomery did go through individual drills today. #Texans
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Brice McCain had his best day of camp today. Slowly returning to his 2011 form. #Texans

#Texans players realize that Cushing is important to this team. They do a good job of protecting him and making sure he stays off the ground

Herring also talked highly about Justin Tuggle and Willie Jefferson, has liked what they have brought early in camp. #Texans

Coach Herring likes what he sees in Joe Mays talked about his "quick twitch" that he has. #Texans

Talked to Alec Lemon attributed his good play of late to understanding the playbook and making the most of every chance he gets. #Texans

Lots of talk about Sharpton's intensity today, but he should because he was put on notice with the signing of Mays. #Texans

Herring had some solid takes on Cushing, Mays and the rookies. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN

"I was expecting him out. Guys, his calf is fine. His back is sore. Hey, keep going day-to-day." - Kubiak on Foster. #Texans

Danieal Manning said that D.J. Swearinger is going to get a lot of time in the dime packages. #Texans #Texanstalk

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro

"I’m very excited. I just can’t wait for it." -- RB Dennis Johnson on the first presesaon game. #TexansTalk

Jayson Braddock ‏@JaysonBraddock

Any Deion Sanders fans wearing their Cowboys' jersey to Texans' camp tomorrow. Primetime in the Houston morning time tomorrow.

Drew Dougherty ‏@DoughertyDrew

Kubiak also said #Texans RB Ben Tate's groin is "fine" and he might practice Monday or Tuesday.

"His calf is fine. His back is sore."-- Gary Kubiak on why #Texans RB Arian Foster didn't practice with team today.

 

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--houstontexans.com

 

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[Corrosion]

Jayson Braddock ‏@JaysonBraddock

Any Deion Sanders fans wearing their Cowboys' jersey to Texans' camp tomorrow. Primetime in the Houston morning time tomorrow.

Dude , anyone wearing a Sh!tpies jersey to Texans practice needs to be taken out back and horsewhipped .... along with any fool who thinks its a good idea.


(Someone please tweet this back to him .... I don't tweet)

 

[thunderkyss]

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Dangit Kareem, this is pass interference. Stop it.

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Oh my.... still caught it??

 

[The Pencil Neck]

Dangit Kareem, this is pass interference. Stop it.




Oh my.... still caught it??

That's just all kinds of awesome right there.

 

[AngryNateFTW]

Yeah...I want to tone down my excitement for Hopkins. Through the entire draft process I wanted him to be a Texan but anytime we draft a player in the 1st round it's never the player I want. (I wanted Kyle Wilson over Kareem and it looks like I was wrong)

I cannot wait to see him on the field because by what i've read, everything we hear is LEGIT. He's going out and owning our 1st team CB's. They blanket him and he's still making the catch. I can't wait till Friday.

 

[AngryNateFTW]

@JaysonBraddock

Spoke with Antonio Smith, Reggie Herring, Sam Montgomery, Danieal Manning, and Case Keenum today. Some quick notes. Audio on SportsTalk 790

Antonio on Swearinger: "He's not going to be a stealth ninja. Everything about him is all up in your face."

Danieal Manning on Swearinger: "His leadership ability, play making ability is tremendous." Vets talking about Swearinger's leadership.

Montgomery on Injury: I speculate I'll be back in a week, week & a half."

Sounds like we'll get a good chance to see him in the 4th preseason game if he has no setbacks..

Sam Montgomery on preparing while injured: "I'm out here everyday w/ my notebook, pen & paper & I just come in being a student of the game."

Sam cont'd: "Really learning concepts & details & stunts." "Getting the play call from coach, getting the signals from Wade."

Montgomery on learning the playbook: "I keep running it thru my head & doing mental rep, mental rep, mental rep."

Sam on 34 OLB run D & pass rush: "The easiest thing coming to me now is the run, cause it's just an aggressive get off."

Sam Montgomery cont'd: "Pass rush is something I've got to work on a little bit. Getting thru that stiff arm."

Reggie Herring on Willie Jefferson: "He has natural instincts in pass rush skills."

Herring on Jefferson: "He's athletic, long. He actually fits the prototype for an outside backer to us."

RH on Willie: "He's very raw right now, undeveloped, but he's shown enough natural instinctive pass rush skills that he gets your attention"

Herring on Willie: "If he does play for us his length will help out on the edge. Yes, his hands up length would be a factor."

Herring on rookie OLBers: "The rookies for the most part have been inconsistent."

Herring on Willie's run D: "He lacks play strength, he's got to use his leverage & length w/ his arms to get off blocks."

Herring on Joe Mays switch from 43 to 34: "That's what Joe's trying to do right now. He's learning the language & the system."

RH on Mays: "He knows how to play the game, he's fast twitch, instinctive LBer." "He aren't to have it (scheme switch) down by the 1st game"

 

[Uncle Rico]

Sounds like Braman is having a pretty rough camp. Still seen as the answer to the LB issues? Don't think so. Hell of a special teams guy though.

Crick was such a stud at Nebraska, he's finally coming around after some injuries and I think he can really break out this year. Expecting big things from him.

 

[Corrosion]

Yeah...I want to tone down my excitement for Hopkins. Through the entire draft process I wanted him to be a Texan but anytime we draft a player in the 1st round it's never the player I want. (I wanted Kyle Wilson over Kareem and it looks like I was wrong)

I cannot wait to see him on the field because by what i've read, everything we hear is LEGIT. He's going out and owning our 1st team CB's. They blanket him and he's still making the catch. I can't wait till Friday.

Don't feel like the lone stranger .... I wanted Wilson too. We dodged a bullet on that one.

 

[Texn4life]

I'm excited about all of the reps our young running backs are getting. After all the carries Arian got last year he needs a light camp. Tate just needs to be healthy, but we know what he can do once he is. The battle between these younger guys intrigues me.

 

[The Pencil Neck]

Sounds like Braman is having a pretty rough camp. Still seen as the answer to the LB issues? Don't think so. Hell of a special teams guy though.

Crick was such a stud at Nebraska, he's finally coming around after some injuries and I think he can really break out this year. Expecting big things from him.

"Finally"? That's kinda harsh, isn't it?

He was a rookie last year, coming off of injury. He played in the rotation and he did... OK. Nothing great but that wasn't unexpected. He should be better this year and hopefully, MUCH better.

"Finally" makes it sound like he's in his 3rd or 4th year and hasn't done anything.

 

[Uncle Rico]

"Finally"? That's kinda harsh, isn't it?

He was a rookie last year, coming off of injury. He played in the rotation and he did... OK. Nothing great but that wasn't unexpected. He should be better this year and hopefully, MUCH better.

"Finally" makes it sound like he's in his 3rd or 4th year and hasn't done anything.

Finally is what it is. As in not injured anymore. wasn't he hurt as a senior in college?

 

[Rey]

Sounds like Braman is having a pretty rough camp. Still seen as the answer to the LB issues? Don't think so. Hell of a special teams guy though.

Crick was such a stud at Nebraska, he's finally coming around after some injuries and I think he can really break out this year. Expecting big things from him.

Not sure if I've seen anyone call Braman the answer. I have seen people want to see him get some pass rush attempts. I know I do.

 

[Corrosion]

"Finally"? That's kinda harsh, isn't it?

He was a rookie last year, coming off of injury. He played in the rotation and he did... OK. Nothing great but that wasn't unexpected. He should be better this year and hopefully, MUCH better.

"Finally" makes it sound like he's in his 3rd or 4th year and hasn't done anything.

Finally makes him sound like Amobi Okoye .... as in finally off the roster.

 

[The Pencil Neck]

Finally is what it is. As in not injured anymore. wasn't he hurt as a senior in college?

Uh, yeah. He was injured as a senior in college.

He was healthy last year and active for 15 out of 16 games. He's not "finally" not injured. His lack of production last year wasn't because he was injured, it was because he was a rookie playing behind JJ Watt, Antonio Smith, and Tim Jamison.

 

[Playoffs]

Finally makes him sound like Amobi Okoye ....

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[Uncle Rico]

First year coming off injury isn't normally considered fully healthy. I'm not understanding why everytime I post something it turns into an attack on grammar,analogy or incidentals. Strange.

So, uhhhh yeah Im looking forward to him having a big year with or without Watt.

 

[amazing80]

Any word on Ray Graham the udfa rb?

 

[thunderkyss]

Has anyone seen Schaub doing agility drills?

 

[Rey]

Has anyone seen Schaub doing agility drills?

I'm sure he does the standard footwork drills with all the rest of the qb's.

I seriously doubt Schaub is out there doing the latter or stepping through tires/ropes. There's better things he can do with his time.

But I could be wrong. Maybe he is doing those drills with the rb's or wr's for some reason.

 

[Corrosion]

I'm sure he does the standard footwork drills with all the rest of the qb's.

I seriously doubt Schaub is out there doing the latter or stepping through tires/ropes. There's better things he can do with his time.

But I could be wrong. Maybe he is doing those drills with the rb's or wr's for some reason.

I hope he's not .... afraid he'll trip over his shoelaces and fall on that shoulder ....

 

[thunderkyss]

I'm sure he does the standard footwork drills with all the rest of the qb's.

I seriously doubt Schaub is out there doing the latter or stepping through tires/ropes. There's better things he can do with his time.

But I could be wrong. Maybe he is doing those drills with the rb's or wr's for some reason.

He's clumsy as heck.

Normally I wouldn't want to see a QB doing such drills, but that's Schaub's biggest weakness, imo. Hell, I'd love to hear he joined a dodge ball league in the offseason.

 

[Texan_Bill]

I hope he's not .... afraid he'll trip over his shoelaces and fall on that shoulder ....

Reminds me of this:

Dr. Harvey Mandrake: "Cherubini! What did he fall off the bench?"

 

[Texn4life]

He's clumsy as heck.

Normally I wouldn't want to see a QB doing such drills, but that's Schaub's biggest weakness, imo. Hell, I'd love to hear he joined a dodge ball league in the offseason.

The image of Schaub scrambling against NE in the playoffs and throwing the ball away with no on around him still gets my blood boiling.

 

[TEXANRED]

The image of Schaub scrambling against NE in the playoffs and throwing the ball away with no on around him still gets my blood boiling.

From what they were talking about on the radio Schaub is running the pistol in practice.

 

[thunderkyss]

He can start going slow through the ladder & work up to moderate speed. He doesn't need to blow anyone away, just become competent.