Training camp 2015

[Nconroe]

This site has some good alternative player comments as well.

http://www.scout.com/nfl/texans/stor...ing-camp-recap

[Arky]

Texans put on pads, practice under lights

The Texans practiced under the lights, and in pads, on Monday.

For the first time since the 2010 training camp, the Texans held a night practice at the Houston Methodist Training Center.

"The players came out ready to go," head coach Bill O'Brien said. "The first day in pads, long practice. "These guys were grinding it out, so I thought it was a good atmosphere."

With 5,085 fans in attendance, the team donned pads for the first time this camp as well. It was a physical evening of work for the squad, but it was welcomed by the players.

"It was a lot of fun," linebacker Mike Mohamed said. "It was good to get the first hits out of the way."

O'Brien noticed the lively crowd, and was extremely complimentary.

"The fans here are awesome," O'Brien said. "The Hard Knocks guys told me that this is the best fan support that they've seen at all the training camps that they've covered."

The team will not practice on Tuesday, and will get back to work on Wednesday morning. In the afternoon, the Texans will fly to Richmond, Virginia for their Thursday, Friday and Saturday practices against Washington.

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[Arky]

Arian Foster needs surgery after suffering groin injury at training camp

The severe groin injury that Arian Foster suffered in Monday night’s practice will require surgery, but he should be able to return at some point this season.

The Texans, who have declined comment, have Alfred Blue, Jonathan Grimes, Chris Polk and Kenny Hilliard on the roster behind Foster.

Blue left Monday night’s practice, after suffering a cramp and should be ready to replace Foster in the starting lineup. Grimes was the third back last season. Polk, signed as a free agent from the Eagles, is suffering from a hamstring injury. Hilliard is a 7th round pick from LSU.

General Manager Rick Smith and coach Bill O’Brien are expected to be on the lookout for another back, whether by trade, free-agent signing or waiver claim.

Also, rookie outside linebacker Reshard Cliett is out for the season with a knee injury suffered during the first practice at training camp.

Foster returned from back surgery last season and missed three full games and part of two others with nagging injuries.

Wow, that didn't take long.....

[Nconroe]

Pierre Thomas on his way for a tryout tomorrow. He seems like a reasonable 30 year old depth guy a free agent from New Orleans.

I think Bue and Grimes, perhaps Hilliard will do fine till Arian returns, maybe by mid season.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

Pierre Thomas on his way for a tryout tomorrow. He seems like a reasonable 30 year old depth guy a free agent from New Orleans.

I think Bue and Grimes, perhaps Hilliard will do fine till Arian returns, maybe by mid season.

Thomas declined the offer. And don't forget Chris Polk. I think he might be #2 at this point and might even be a challenge to Blue for #1. Not only for the Texans, but my ITB FFL team hopes Foster is back this year as well.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by Arky

Arian Foster needs surgery after suffering groin injury at training camp



Wow, that didn't take long.....

Dammit....

[chuck]

This is a very big deal I fear, Arian's injury. There is an enormous dropoff between Arian and everyone who has ever backed him up.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by chuck

This is a very big deal I fear, Arian's injury. There is an enormous dropoff between Arian and everyone who has ever backed him up.

Yep. Every offense has lynch pin pieces that prop up everyone else and make it all work. Usually it's the QB. On our team it's Arian Foster. I don't think we are a team with much margin for error and this might sink us. We simply aren't good enough anywhere else on offense (QB, WR, OL) to trot out a replacement level RB too.

[Warren]

Ron Dayne is waiting by the phone.