Training camp 2011 news

[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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[Arky]

Wednesday quotes:

Head Coach Gary Kubiak

(on what he needs to see from WR Jacoby Jones this year) “Continue to make more plays. He had his biggest year with us as a pro last year. He and (WR) Kevin (Walter) pushed each other every day. I think all three of those guys as starters. That’s the reason we want him back on this team. I think he’s in position now to make even more and more plays.”


(on if he still expects WR Jacoby Jones to contribute on special teams) “Oh yeah, he’ll definitely be our punt returns and (FS) Danieal (Manning) will be our kick returner. It’s time for him to have some of those returns. He’s had some in the past and it’s time for him to get back on the top of his game.”


(on if RB Derrick Ward has been cleared to play on Saturday) “Good question. He’s been practicing. He will be cleared. I know that. I don’t know if it was today or tomorrow, but he will be cleared.”


(on how he’s going to divide the carries between the running backs) “Well, (RB) Arian (Foster) needs to work, so the first group’s going to play three quarters of football. That means that (RB) Derrick (Ward) and (RB Ben) Tate will spell him from that standpoint and one of those guys will take the fourth quarter. Like I said, there’s still plenty of balls to be carried between now and opening day and we’ll see how it pans out.”


(on if there’s any chance ILB DeMeco Ryans or NT Earl Mitchell will play on Saturday) “Yeah, I think there’s a chance with both of them. DeMeco’s doing a lot better today. I watched him work with Kap (Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer Geoff Kaplan). He’s got his flexibility back. I didn’t want him out here because we were beating on each other a little bit today, so I’m trying to be smart. We’ll see how he is tomorrow.”

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[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Arky

Wednesday quotes:



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Thanks for posting these everyday Arky, I forget to go to the official site and your post get's me over there

[Arky]

Originally Posted by painekiller

Thanks for posting these everyday Arky, I forget to go to the official site and your post get's me over there

Eh, no problem. When it comes to Texans info, I find these straight-from-the-horse's-mouth comments to be better than sifting through a bunch of messageboard blah, blah, blah or speculation (no offense to any discussions here past, present or future).

[Nconroe]

Looks like J Jo practicing so we may see him Saturday.

Brian Cushing said he is painfree for first time in five years so expects to be faster this year.

And the big deal, congratulations to Shiloh Keo family on birthb of baby boy today.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

Looks like J Jo practicing so we may see him Saturday.

Brian Cushing said he is painfree for first time in five years so expects to be faster this year.

And the big deal, congratulations to Shiloh Keo family on birthb of baby boy today.

J Jo is apparently picking up where he left off in Cincy by initiating a new history of injury for this city ?
And Cushing is reportedly 10 lbs lighter this year, but is that a positive if they are moving him inside especially with our smallish front ?
And I worry about Shilohs chances to continue as his familys breadwinner, given the kinda start his NFL career is off to, but hopefully he'll pick it up in these last 2 preseason games. Anyway congrats on the baby !

[cadams]

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