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Texans prepare for season finale against Bears | Houston Texans Football |  Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Texans prepare for season finale against Bears | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
The Texans didn’t get the performance they sought against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, but they saw a side of Matt Schaub that hadn’t been so visible in the past. As frustrations escalated in the Texans’ 27-16 loss at Oakland, Schaub became more vocal. He screamed on the field at times, and he ...
Texans Notes: Jenkins, Pittman added to roster | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - Houston ...
chron.com — Roster changes Minor tweaks were made to the roster this week. The Texans placed Antwaun Molden (ankle)... on injured reserve and released quarterback Craig Nall. The Texans signed cornerback David Pittman and wide receiver Darnell Jenkins to the 53-man ... (more) Texans Notes: Jenkins, Pittman added to roster | Houston ...
Santa comes early: Oakland Raiders upset Houston Texans 27-16
Santa comes early: Oakland Raiders upset Houston Texans 27-16
tfdssports.com — The Oakland Raiders soundly defeated the Houston Texans 27-16 as the offense, defense, and special teams all... came to play as they beat the Texans for the first time ever. (more) Santa comes early: Oakland Raiders upset Houston Texans ...
Texans fire defensive coordinator Richard Smith | Sports |  Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Texans fire defensive coordinator Richard Smith | Sports | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com — The Texans have fired defensive coordinator Richard Smith, defensive backs coach Jon Hoke and defensive line coach... Jethro Franklin. Smith, who was under fire from fans and media this season, was the coordinator during Gary Kubiak's first three ... (more) Texans fire defensive coordinator Richard Smith | Sports ...
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Reading the coverage: Did Kubiak do enough to prevent flat game?
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky Houston Texans Jerome Solomon says Gary Kubiak didn't do enough to prevent the flop in Oakland. Matt Schaub was more of a vocal leader in Oakland, writes Megan Manfull. Kubiak stands by his fourth-down decision against the Raiders, says Manfull. Richard Justice isn't buying Kubiak's explanation for Andre Johnson sitting out the final drive. John McClain's report card. Indianapolis ...

TUESDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com — ... ,” Cowher said.  ”If [we’d] meet in the postseason, I know what I’m pulling out the night before the game.”  (He’s talking about the towel thing, right?) The Texans might “ shake up the rotation ” on Sunday against the Bears in order to see what some of the team’s other players can do. The Colts are ...

Houston To Go With Bench Play?
Windy City Gridiron — ... I know that the Houston Texans are out of the playoff race, but I have say this is a bit unexpected.  Apparently Texans Coach, Gary Kubiak, believes in community soccer rules that all guys get to play. ...

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