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The 'Cold, Hard Football Facts' on the Houston Texans
Sometimes I wonder what my NFL favorite sites around the interwebs have to say about my favorite team. I like hearing different perspectives. Group think is no fun. Kerry Byrne is the founder and publisher of the entertaining and educational...
Super Bowl Poll
Super Bowl Poll
allhiphopsports.blogspot.com — I put up a Super Bowl about midway through the season and the final vote showed that... the readers of this blog think that the New York Giants will repeat as Super Bowl Champions by defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers. (more) Super Bowl Poll
Houston Texans Examiner: All eyes on Gregg Williams
Houston Texans Examiner: All eyes on Gregg Williams
examiner.com — The silence has been deafening over the past few days for those of us on the outside... of the Texans defensive coordinator search effort. Rod Marinelli was the only interview to date - at least that we know of - and he took a job as Chicago's defensive ... (more) Houston Texans Examiner: All eyes on Gregg Williams
A glimpse into free agency
houstontexans.com — When the NFL s free agency period begins on Feb. 27, 18 Texans are scheduled to hit... the market six as restricted free agents and 12 as unrestricted unless they sign with the Texans before that date. Two of the biggest names in the Texans' potential ... (more) A glimpse into free agency
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ProFootballTalk.com — ... , “They’re trying to piggyback off Myron Cope’s wondrous product. It’s a cheap imitation. I think it’s wrong.” According to Cold Hard Football Facts’ Defensive Passer Rating , the Texans turned opposing quarterbacks into Joe Montana this season. Said Colts President Bill Polian of coach Tony Dungy,  “If his decision is to come back, we’ll welcome him back with open arms and I can’t wait to get ready for ‘09. If he decides not to come back - if he decides that’s the best situation for he and his family - then we’ll respect that and move on to (Associate Head Coach) Jim ...

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