Training camp 2011 news

[JW295]

Hey Texan fans, if you want an up-to-date report on what's going on with the Texans, click here as NFL Scout Jayson Braddock shares his observations on both players and coaches as they prepare for their Monday Night game against the Jets (audio included).

[Arky]

Good stuff. Thanks.

[Arky]

Video: ESPN's Paul Kuharsky - Camping with the Texans

[WMH]

Looks like Tate's back on the field:
@HoustonTexans
Houston Texans Coach Kubiak on if RB Ben Tate will play vs. Saints: "Yeah, I hope so...He felt good (today)...He needs to play a little bit."

Foster came back yesterday, Ward will likely be sidelined this week due to concussion rules.

2 up, 1 down, not a real bad trade off.

I fully expect to see the Obi-whatever show in the 2nd half vs. the Saints. Give Foster Q1, Tate Q2, then let the kid run again.

[Nconroe]

It appears Caldwell and Studdard out a while on OL for high ankle sprains, so , guess we see more of the young guys there.

Wonder if Jonathan Josephs hammy will be good enough to play against the Saints?

Hoping they put some emphasis on kick returns and return coverage this week.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

Wonder if Jonathan Josephs hammy will be good enough to play against the Saints?

I saw somewhere (I think on @NickScurfield's Twitter) where he was doing light workouts and running on the non-practice field. I highly doubt we'll see him this weekend.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by popanot

I saw somewhere (I think on @NickScurfield's Twitter) where he was doing light workouts and running on the non-practice field. I highly doubt we'll see him this weekend.

From the practice quotes:
http://www.houstontexans.com/news/ar...c-38b3ac051f0f

(on if CB Johnathan Joseph will play on Saturday) “I’d say it’s 50-50.”

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

It appears Caldwell and Studdard out a while on OL for high ankle sprains, so , guess we see more of the young guys there.

Wonder if Jonathan Josephs hammy will be good enough to play against the Saints?

Hoping they put some emphasis on kick returns and return coverage this week.

J Joe has a groin strain, a little bit dicier IMO. So As much as I want to see him, him resting the groin another week doesn't bother me.

[Arky]

Monday quotes:

Head Coach Gary Kubiak

(on if there is any new health news) “No, pretty much the same today, Johnathan Joseph back to work. We were real light today just getting moving. We’re going to start our week tomorrow. Joseph was back on the field today. Paul Williams was back on the field today, so a few bodies came back, but other than that we’re still working the same way.”

(on if RB Derrick Ward is closer to getting cleared to play) “Derrick did practice today and should be cleared here any time. We expect him to be available this weekend.”

(on if he’s worried about ILB DeMeco Ryans) “No, I think it’s just taking some time. It (his elbow) got really swollen on him and just getting the flexibility back and going through the rehab process. We were being smart last week. Today, you all can see we didn’t do much at all. It’ll be day-to-day with him, but I don’t have any doubt that he will be back sometime soon.”

(on his assessment of training camp) “I think it’s been good. Obviously the heat’s been very, very difficult, but I think our football team is in excellent shape. I like the way we’re holding up as far as our wind and stuff watching us play. We’re basically done today and get on our routine this week the way we do things in a normal season, so trying to get guys ready for the season.”

(on how long the first team will play against the 49ers on Saturday) “My first answer would be three quarters. We’ll see. Obviously we try to play a little bit more and get close to full game. We turn around and play Minnesota on Thursday, so I’ll play them as much as a possibly can this weekend.”

(on if there’s any update on WR Lestar Jean) “He’s got a pretty banged up shoulder. They’re in an evaluation process right now. You’re not going to see him out here in the next couple days, but should know more here toward the end of this week.”

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[cadams]

on forster, i would be fine if he didn't play this weekend again. don't want to risk aggravating that hammy