Houston Texans General Thread

[Warhawk_46]

I just read former Texan linebacker Bryan Braman has a very rare and aggressive cancer. Doesn’t sound good. Prayers for he and his family.

He carved out a seven-year career as a backup linebacker and special teams ace. He was part of those dominant (white) Texans defenses with Watt, Crick, Cushing, Cody, Barton and Reed playing starter roles.

 

[Warhawk_46]

I just read former Texan linebacker Bryan Braman has a very rare and aggressive cancer. Doesn’t sound good. Prayers for he and his family.

He carved out a seven-year career as a backup linebacker and special teams ace. He was part of those dominant (white) Texans defenses with Watt, Crick, Cushing, Cody, Barton and Reed playing starter roles.

Update: I just read he passed away, aged 38. Two children left behind. Sad.

 

[Leonardfan]

Update: I just read he passed away, aged 38. Two children left behind. Sad.

That’s sad. 38 is too young. RIP

 

[jacque]

Reed Blankenship to the Texans. 25 million over 3 years. I thought they had 2 good safeties so I’m worried for his new role.

 

[Don Wassall]

OurLads already has Blankenship listed as the Texans' starting free safety. If Reed does start it'll be nice to see a paleface on the league's best defense.

 

[icsept]

Reed Blankenship to the Texans. 25 million over 3 years. I thought they had 2 good safeties so I’m worried for his new role.

That sounds like starter money.

 

[Snow Plow]

That sounds like starter money.

Yes, he should start at free safety next to Calen Bullock at strong safety. They have three good CBs as well.

 

[Bucky]

Sad to see exciting Whites get split up, but deserved payday for Reed!

 

[jacque]

Jake Hummel signs 2 year with Texans. Elite special teamer, has starter potentially but very unlikely he gets defensive snaps unless there are injuries

 

[Freethinker]

Jake Hummel signs 2 year with Texans. Elite special teamer, has starter potentially but very unlikely he gets defensive snaps unless there are injuries

They also signed former Colts tackle Braden Smith. He was a top free agent on nearly every board. Texans are slowly crawling out of the black hole of demographics the last 2 seasons. Still really bad but not the bottom 5 anymore.

 

[jphoss]

Very bummed about this as the eagles were arguably the best pass defense in the nfl over the last 2 years since him and dejean began starting together. Of course the dwf in philly believe the black that will replace him will be automatically better. I predict more “communication breakdowns” and “missed assignments” for the eagles this season

 

[Bucky]

Texans with 3 overachievers already?!

 

[Freethinker]

Texans with 3 overachievers already?!

They also signed TE Foster Moreau and re-upped Dalton Schultz. Not a bad off-season for them. If they continue in the right direction in the draft, and have the stones to bench Stroud for Davis Mills, they’d be a team to follow.