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Did The Texans Best 2009 Draft Decision Come In February?
These days I spend a lot of time contemplating the proceedings of April 25th and 26th; the 2009 NFL Draft.   I find myself dissecting every piece of NFL news or rumor for the purpose of analyzing how it will affect the Texans’ draft.   In my opinion there are two distinct ...
Texans bringing in running back Cedric Benson | Houston Texans Football |  Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Texans bringing in running back Cedric Benson | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - Houston ...
chron.com — The Texans saw enough of running back Cedric Benson last season when he rushed for 747 yards... for Cincinnati to be interested in signing him to back up Steve Slaton. Benson, 26, was interested in joining the Texans last year when Chicago waived him, ... (more) Texans bringing in running back Cedric Benson | Houston ...
Offseason Roadmap: AFC South
Offseason Roadmap: AFC South
mvn.com — Last time in NFL Outsider's "Offseason Roadmap" series, we took an in-depth look at the team needs... for the NFC East -- and today, our attention shifts to the AFC South.  To preview the offseason activity worth watching for in the AFC South, we invited blogger representatives for the ... (more) Offseason Roadmap: AFC South
Anderson re-signs with Texans
houstontexans.com — Wide receiver David Anderson re-signed with the Texans on Wednesday, inking a three-year deal to remain in... Houston. Anderson had signed an offer sheet with the Broncos on Friday, which gave the Texans seven days to match Denver s offer. Since ... (more) Anderson re-signs with Texans
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The Antonio Smith deal and our DE draft strategy
Houston Diehards — The entry and comments here got me thinking… Here were my initial thoughts on DE Antonio Smith: …“If it has absolutely no bearing whatsoever on our draft plan for a DE, then fine. Smith is 27, and if our first or second-round DE isn’t able to tear it up right away, he’d be a great asset to have provided the price is right.” Well, as it turns out - the price was right. Smith’s contract was very reasonable by free agent standards. After having thought about it for a while, I think I’ve changed my ...

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