I asked J.J. Watt how he resists the temptation to return to football, especially given the Texans’ rise. His answer was interesting.
Watt told DeMeco Ryans he’s still training and is ready if he absolutely needs it.
For a lot of Houstonians, the Titans wearing Oilers uniforms against the Texans is like if your ex kept some of your clothes and let the new dude wear them when y’all were forced to see each other years later. Blatant disrespect.
Everyone who beat the Ravens this season lost to the Texans - Colts, Steelers and Browns.
Matt Canada and Kenny Pickett beat the Ravens. Gardner Minshew and Deshaun Watson did it. Don't tell me Bobby Slowik and C.J. Stroud can't do it.
The announcement I’ve been dreading:
Memorial service for Kendra Raichell Scott, my best friend and mother to our three children, is set for next Friday, Aug. 25. My family is heartbroken by the loss. We thank each and every one of you who’s been supportive during this time.
When the Texans traded their franchise QB to the Browns a couple of years ago, he later said they were headed in different directions. Still true. 🤷🏾♂️
The Texans lost to the Jaguars on Sunday, but it was clear from watching the game that C.J. Stroud is the best QB in AFC South.
Wrote about that here for
@chron
.
Dusty Baker spots me filming in the crowd around the 11-second mark. Still calls me “Dreadlock.” Not sure he knows my name beyond that, but I’ll take it.
#LevelUp
#WorldSeries
Bill Belichick says Jack Easterby was very valuable to the Patriots when he was there. Could connect with almost anyone.
But when asked if he thought he'd move up in a higher personnel role:
"Jack is not a personnel person, no."
If the
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coaching staff just believed in Keke Coutee, and their ability to coach him up where needed, Randall Cobb's money could've gone to the defense.
I don't care about the announcers having biases. Neutrality is usually overstated. But what this ESPN crew is doing with their Astros analysis is lazy and shows they haven't followed the team very closely this season.
Derek Stingley Jr., Tytus Howard, Kenyon Green, Christian Kirksey and plenty of more current Texans players are here for DeMeco Ryans' introductory press conference.
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GM Nick Caserio points out rookie LG Kenyon Green probably played one of his best games Sunday against the
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. I went back and watched Monday, he's absolutely right on that.
Hot take:
Houston is a GREAT city, but not a great sports city at all - football, baseball or basketball.
It's a bandwagon sports city because there's enough other fun stuff to do here to occupy time. If the teams are good, locals will support. If not, they check out.
Houston is a football city. Regardless of how many Chips the Astros win. As a matter of fact, when the Stros were losing, I remember going to damn near empty games and bought tickets for less than $5 sometimes got them free. No Chip and Stros wouldnt even be talked about at all.
Texans legend Andre Johnson asked if he talked to former teammate J.J. Watt when he was in town last week, and what if he came out of retirement?
“I always thought he retired too early.”
If there is something positive to take from these first three
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games it’s that four of the rookies are already good NFL players who are going to get better with experience. Derek Stingley Jr., Kenyon Green, Jalen Pitre and Dameon Pierce all look legitimate.
#WeAreTexans
Yordan Alvarez's family arrived in Houston from Cuba last Friday and will get to watch him play for the
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in person for the first time. His parents and brother will be here at Minute Maid Park tonight, per Astros.
I didn’t complain at the time so I can only criticize so much, but what an awful job by the NFL not scheduling a prime time game for DeMeco Ryans, C.J. Stroud and the Texans, but giving us steady doses of the Bears and Raiders. Bad, bad, bad.
Yordan Alvarez is hitting .522 with runners in scoring position, 643 with RISP and two outs, .800 with the bases loaded, and .429 in close and late situations, per Astros.
This is me with our oldest. She’s 13. I’ve got my hands full, especially now. But I’m up for the challenge. All of my babies need me, plus every one of you who is kind enough to care about us.
Rece Davis was discussing the meaning of Jalen Milroe's LANK (Let A Naysayer Know) apparel.
The rest of the GameDay crew thought he was going somewhere else with it.
You know the QB is good when he's a rookie who throws 3 picks and no one is questioning whether he's the guy, or if he should be out there.
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#CJStroud
I’m skipping the “best-case scenario” Texans analysis. The Texans are a nightmare with C.J. Stroud. Let the other teams worry about dealing with Houston as their worst-case scenario. Let ‘em hang, talk your s***, Texans fans. None of this scary “let’s avoid other teams” bull s***
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CB Derek Stingley Jr. participated in every team drill except the two-minute drill at the end of practice. After practice, he’s getting in one-on-one work with WR Brandin Cooks.
The
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have a franchise quarterback and perennial double digit sack guy after tonight if everything works out the way it should. What I’m looking forward to most is consuming watchable, competitive football again.
#NFLDraft
Ozzie Guillen just told
@670TheScore
that the White Sox and Astros should still be fighting after Kendall Graveman hit Jose Abreu, intentional or not. Still fighting at 8 a.m. Baseball people are insane. 🤣
“I have sat here before; I was in their shoes,” said Collins who help provide meals to families on Monday. “I know what it feels like to go through everyday uncertainty, not knowing what the next day is going to bring, not knowing how you are going to get your next meal.”
#Sarge
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safety Jalen Pitre
@JalenPitre1
kept joking wanting to know what the defensive line had for their pregame meal
@KPRC2
, 'Whatever they ate they need to let me know' defense had seven sacks, 11 QB hits, 12 TFLs and one interception
I asked DeMeco Ryans what he's learned about front offices, team building and player evaluations since he's been a coach.
He spoke on the importance of collaboration, checking egos and told a recent draft story in SF.
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GM Nick Caserio tells
@SethCPayne
&
@SeanTPendergast
there will be some requirements for the cornerback position, mentions “how San Francisco plays.”
Specifically on Derek Stingley Jr., last year’s No. 3 pick:
“Whatever a player does well, we’re going to maximize that.”
“Houston’s gotta be one of the favorites. I hope they are the No. 1 overall seed. Kelvin (Sampson) has a team that could win it all.” - Kansas head coach Bill Self
He was talking to the fans and Watson ain't played for the
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in three years. That ain't "just there" if you made yourself watch every one of those games.
Case Keenum made some plays today that I think he was the only available Texans QB who could make them. So credit to this coaching staff and I’ve gotta eat crow for making fun of the idea all week.
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DB Tavierre Thomas has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. That’s two weeks in a row for a Texans DB to be named player of the week in some form. It was Tremon Smith on special teams last week.
I get everyone’s rebuild is different but the Lions and Falcons are showing you don’t have to embarrass your way through the process like the
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are doing. Don’t ever view this as normal or acceptable.
#WeAreTexans
It’s a good day in Houston. Get an experienced, winning PG, move KPJ off the ball & let him catch-&-shoot more. Increase shooting & overall basketball intelligence, which was sorely needed. No pressure on the No. 4 overall pick to lead the offense right away. We’re up.
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