Training camp 2014 news

[Nconroe]

John Harris had a a training camp report , this was no. 9 on Clowney:

"It was the first opportunity for the Houston public to see Jadeveon Clowney up close. He didn't disappoint.

On his first rep during 9-on-7, he drove TE Ryan Griffin back into the ball closing down an open hole.

On the second, he ran down the RB from behind.

On the third, he was so fast off the ball that he nearly created another 2013 Outback Bowl moment, although he pulled off on the hit on RB..."

http://www.houstontexans.com/news/ar...f-0ab07a340501

Ok, guys were in pads , still early, lots of positives .

From pictures, Looks like at practice the Texans added some more bleachers and perhaps cut down number of free tickets to a practice? hope so

http://www.houstontexans.com/tv-medi...e-d188324c85ad

[Nconroe]

more changes : couple minor 90 man roster changes today

Added
They signed on Tuesday Tim Cornett, 6'0", 209, 4.4 in 40, over 1200 rushing yds last two yrs. a undrafted rookie out of UNLV, he was UDFA to Arizona but they waived him. Apparently needed since Arian has been unable to practice for a few days.

Also Added OL Mike Farrell, 6'6", 303 lbs, out of Penn State in 2013 I believe.

Waived
Ricky Sapp , OLB, who just coulldn't seem to get healthy all this preseason. We had brought in the two other OLB a couple days ago, Groves and Sidbury.

Seems to me the Texans will have more depth on their final 53 man roster this year than last year, partly because the 25 or so first year guys who made squad last year will now be in second year.

[barrett]

How lucky are we to cheer for this guy?

http://grantland.com/features/j-j-wa...4-nfl-preview/

Also, the quality of writing on grantland vs parent site ESPN is like reading a Charles Dickens novel vs 3rd grade "what I did last summer" essays.

[Arky]

Tania Ganguli on Texans Camp Report Day 4

• Defensive lineman Jeoffrey Pagan, one of the Texans' three sixth-round picks this year, has appeared to catch on pretty well after missing the entire spring while recovering from shoulder surgery. His position coach, though, is not ready to assess Pagan's progress. "He's been out [here] for less than a week," Bill Kollar said. "Right now I really don't have an opinion one way or another. He's getting a little bit better technique-wise, but again, like everybody else he has a long way to go right now." What does a rookie fall the most behind on when he misses practices? "You fall behind on everything. Conditioning, technique, everything. Football is a sport, it has got to be hands on. You can watch all the film you want and stuff, but you have to be out there actually playing the technique to improve."

• Two new players were at Texans camp on Tuesday: offensive lineman Mike Farrell, a Penn State alumnus, and running back Tim Cornett . Cornett went to UNLV but attended high school in the Houston area. The rookie running back made his presence felt during a team drill in which he bulldozed a defensive back. The Texans also released Ricky Sapp, according to the league's transaction list.

• Once the pads came on, fullback Jay Prosch's blocking ability really began to stand out. He'll be a boon in the running game.

• I've really liked watching running back Alfred Blue. He's very talented as a runner, a hard worker and coachable. The aspect of the game that young running backs struggle with the most is pass protection. It'll be interesting to see his ability there.

• Head coach Bill O'Brien said offensive guard Brandon Brooks is close to returning. Earlier in the week he declined to share what had landed Brooks on the active/non-football injury list. Safety Lonnie Ballentine was not practicing with an injury he suffered during camp. On Ballentine, Andre Johnson and Arian Foster, O'Brien used the same line: "I don't think it's life threatening."

• And since I mentioned the offense struggling in an earlier post, I should also mention this. The receivers continued looking terrific. EZ Nwachukwu is making a serious case for himself.

Been hearing many thing good things about wide receiver EZ Nwachukwu like the above. Also, I think another to keep an eye on is Lacoltan Bester, WR out of Oklahoma. I got a feeling about this guy..... I see practice squad minimum.... So very important to these guys that they look good in the preseason games.

[Nconroe]

What do you think about guys who make a mental mistake have to run a lap?

We used to do that in high school. might make guys really pay attention.

[barrett]

I am sure guys are on board with laps from the new coach now. If we win this year I am sure they will stay on board and they'll call him a great motivator. If we lose this year they will rebel/quit on the idiot who treats them like kids and makes them run laps.

The dictator act works great when you win and terrible when you lose. Since I only care about us winning, I am all for it. BOB will either bring discipline and victories and be the next Bellichek, or he will bring losses and rebellion and be the next McDaniels.

[HPF Bob]

O'Brien used the same line: "I don't think it's life threatening."

Guy really takes after Belichick, doesn't he?

BOB will either bring discipline and victories and be the next Bellichek, or he will bring losses and rebellion and be the next McDaniels.

Spot on, Barrett.

[painekiller]

And we all thought Kubiak was tight lipped. I miss his "openness" now.