Aaron Halterman

Like any good team or athlete who has completed a year of good showing, they can’t enter the next without speculation. The good news for the Texans: They’re still the team to beat in their division. I won’t qualify the argument much more than that, for the season won’t go without its problems. But support for this claim abounds, and the Texans ended up on this side of the offseason with a lot to talk about. Looking at the state of the AFC...  

Expectations for the Houston Texans are high. In a weak AFC South the Texans look to repeat as AFC South champs. The assumption is that if T.J. Yates can get them to their first playoff victory in franchise history, think of what will happen when Andre Johnson and Matt Schaub are in the lineup. This assumption makes two errors. First, no one should expect Schaub and Johnson to be on the field ...  

Over the past few weeks, I've been ranking the teams in the AFC South based on the overall strength of each unit.Here's the full list of those rankings:QuarterbacksRunning BacksWide ReceiversOffensive LineTight EndsPass-RushersRun DefenseSecondarySpecial TeamsNow that I've ranked the position groupings, I'm going to give each team a score based on their ranking. I'll add their rankings together, and the lowest score has the best roster.Is it a...  

HOUSTON (AP) — Looking for another pass rusher and more linebacker depth, the Houston Texans selected Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus with the 26th overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night. The 6-foot-3, 261-pound Mercilus is an...  

1. Houston Texans: Wade Phillips did some great things with this defense a year ago. But he’s not the only member of the Texans’ organization who deserves credit for an incredibly improved defense from 2010 to 2011. Houston’s front office ...  

A bum ankle ended Wali Lundy's NFL dreams, but his voice is helping him pursue another dream. Lundy, a football standout at Holy Cross and Florence high schools who went on to play with the Houston Texans, is making a name for himself in music. The 28-year ...  

Houston Texans The Texans are no longer in the market for a veteran quarterback after agreeing to terms on a one-year contract with John Beck. Chris Burke of SI.com analyzes what kind of contribution the Texans can expect from rookie receiver DeVier Posey. Indianapolis Colts Last weekend the Colts welcomed about 40 rookies, including the team’s 10 draft picks, for a three-day orientation that ...  

Houston has a glaring need at dime cornerback behind Jonathan Joseph, Kareem Jackson, and Brandon Harris on the depth chart due the loss of dime cornerback Jason Allen.  Shilo Keo is a backup strong safety.  Houston would love to find a sure ...  

The Titans would be thrilled to get Perry here, as he could be the dominant pass-rusher they desperately need. 26. Houston Texans-Stephen Hill WR, Georgia Tech Kendall Wright was off the board, and Hill is a good option for the Texans. He could develop ...  

The Houston Texans have yet to sign anyone in free agency. Oh, they've lost a few players. They've re-signed a couple of guys. But they haven't added anyone. Houston fans aren't all that happy these days, and they've been testy when it was suggested that ...  

It could have been worse, sure. Peyton Manning could have signed with the Tennessee Titans and shaken the Houston Texans' new hold over the AFC South. Manning could be flinging passes for Bud Adams and tormenting the Texans anew two times a season.  

Mother's Day is around the corner, and for most guys, this is a tough holiday to figure out what present to buy for your mom. The good news is, if she is a Houston Texans fan, there are plenty of good choices for you. Here are five of the best gifts you can get your mom to help her show her love for the Texans.  

Texans owner Bob McNair contemplated a complete house-cleaning, if only briefly, a year ago. On Monday, he promised coach Gary Kubiak and general manager Rick Smith would soon be handsomely rewarded for guiding the franchise to the AFC South title and first ever playoff appearance in 2011.  

The Texans have added a veteran quarterback to their depth chart, agreeing to terms with QB John Beck, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. Terms and conditions have not been announced.  

The Texans signed veteran PK Shayne Graham, who will compete with the team’s fifth-round pick, Randy Bullock.