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The major question facing each team in the AFC South as summer break looms: Houston Texans: Even if Derek Newton recovers well from his knee surgery, are they sure he can be good at right tackle? In Newton's first year as the starter there, vetera...

Ndamukong Suh went to the front of the line to lead the way.

Joe Montana recently listed Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Eli Manning as his five top active NFL quarterbacks, in no particular order. No surprises there, although Eli Manning might not automatically qualify with the oth...

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Jake Locker will roll out. Uche Nwaneri will zone block. And, of course, Arian Foster will run plenty of stretch plays. Under Gary Kubiak, the Texans have long run an offense centered around zone blocking, play-action, rollouts and bootlegs. A dis...

Reading the coverage... Houston Texans According to Gary Kubiak, Ed Reed will be with the team for minicamp in mid-June, says Dale Robertson of the Houston Chronicle. To which I say: He won't be the only veteran watching if history holds. Th...

The Texans have said for some time that their intention is to extend the contract of linebacker Brian Cushing and defensive lineman Antonio Smith. The two are key pieces to Wade Phillips' defense, and need to be around long-term. New deals woul...

While I took some time away from the blog, the fine people who edit and format our work posted links for me. I've looked over what they pointed you to, and as I return to action, I thought I'd share some thoughts on things that unfolded in the las...

Houston Texans Free safety Ed Reed has not been at OTAs while recovering from hip surgery, but the Texans expect him to be ready for the start of the regular season, writes Nick Scurfield of the team's website. Reed had minor surgery in late April...

Houston Texans Brooks Reed lined up at inside linebacker as the Texans started OTAs, writes Nick Scurfield of the team's website. For now, the Texans are giving him as many reps as possible at the new position while they look at Bryan Braman and r...

Reading the coverage... Houston Texans At 23rd, Matt Schaub is only three slots ahead of Jake Locker in these quarterback rankings from Will Brinson of CBS Sports. The Texans officially added running back Deji Karim and center Tyler Horn, sa...

Although quarterback Collin Klein impressed coach Gary Kubiak at the Houston Texans' rookie minicamp last weekend, the Heisman Trophy finalist wasn't offered a contract by the team.

With the draft in the rearview mirror, what is the most pressing issue on each AFC South team's agenda? Houston Texans: Get DeAndre Hopkins up to speed. The Texans like their first-round draft pick's experience and think he will be a contributor r...

Steve Muench and Kevin Weidl of Scouts Inc. have produced a second-round mock draft, so let's have a look at what they expect out of the AFC South. 33) Jacksonville Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia My thought: I'm not sold on the Jaguars going ...

ESPN Stats & Information has taken a close look at some numbers that show off Houston's needs. The inexperience of the team's options at receiver beyond Andre Johnson is apparent to everyone. A high draft pick obviously won't come with NFL exp...

Insider draft guide files for AFC teams are out today at ESPN.com. Here is a glimpse and a reaction for the Houston Texans: Mel Kiper Jr. on what they must accomplish: "What they must accomplish: I know wide receiver is a huge need given Johns...