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Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Whose stock is up and whose is down after one week of Houston Texans Training Camp The Texans are one week into training camp and there are plenty of storylines already unfolding. Most notably, Joe Mixon’s absence completely derailed the running back position and created a full-fledged battle for the starting role. The offensive line has, as … [Read more...] about Stock Report from Houston Texans Training Camp

Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Don’t sleep on the elite With Derek Stingley Jr., Kamari Lassiter, Calen Bullock, C.J. Gardener-Johnson and Jalen Reed this is clearly the most stacked secondary in Houston Texans history. And in a world where the Texans are often ignored by the national media, they’re getting touted as one of, if not the best pass defense in the NFL going … [Read more...] about Houston Texans: the best pass defense in football?

Troy Taormina-Imagn Images New starting right tackle in Houston? The Houston Texans started training camp last week, and one rookie in particular has been turning heads, and that is second-round offensive lineman, Aireontae Ersery. Houston did a complete rebuild along their offensive line this offseason, getting rid of Shaq Mason, Kenyon Green and Laremy Tunsil, and … [Read more...] about Houston Texans Training Camp: Rookie Turning Heads

Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The BRB writers come together to discuss which positions they are most intrigued to watch battle it out. Training camp is underway at NRG and many storylines are already playing out. Joe Mixon’s health was worse than expected and he will be a non-factor this preseason. The offensive line is a true jigsaw puzzle and is completely up for grabs. … [Read more...] about Houston Texans Training Camp Positional Battles

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Could at least one familiar name be cut? Some of you may know me by my actual name. For those that are committed Houston Astros fans, they may recognize the surname. My second cousin pitched a third of an inning for the Astros in 2006. Yes, I am a proud cousin, but this story has a point. He pitched only a third of an inning at the … [Read more...] about Texans Camp Questions: WR Roster Crunch