Archives for September 27, 2014

‘”Huge, huge,” Williams said of his faith in Buffalo’s defenders doing their part to help the team rebound from last week’s loss against San Diego. “And I think that’s just out of respect for the guys that I know that I have beside me, and the accountability that they have in myself and that I have in them.”‘

‘Put this game firmly in the hands of C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson from the start. There should be no debate here whatsoever.’

‘”I think since 2012 there has been many different ways people have tried and continue to try,” Watt said. “It’s always something, but I think that’s part of the game and that’s partly what you hope for. You want to play well enough to the point where people have to do that. I know every week that it’s going to be a point of emphasis for them, and so I can only go out there and play as well as I can so that I can combat it. It just makes it that much more sweet when you do make a play.”‘

‘Marrone’s wife introduced O’Brien to his eventual wife, after she had introduced Marrone to the woman he would marry.’

‘While Spikes was fined for the second time for a personal foul penalty this season, it wasn’t the same offense on each personal foul, which may explain why Spikes’ fine didn’t increase as a repeat offender.’

‘”I do it to keep the distractions off the team, put all the distractions on me,” Williams said on Sunday. “Take the distractions off our quarterback, put it on me. Everybody looking at me like I’m not dressed right. That’s why I do it, but I do it every week. I do it for the team.”‘

‘”I feel real prepared,” Richardson said. “I’ve been getting a lot of work in, and I want to make sure I get extra work. The veteran guys are doing a good job of helping me out in any area that I need help in.”‘

‘Hughes is learning the struggle of the year-to-year volatility of the NFL. After 10 sacks in 2013, Hughes has one through three games in 2014, and that was the only time he’s been able to hit the quarterback. The Bills have been getting a ton of pressure from the interior of the defensive line, leaving Hughes fighting to get his production back on track.’

‘The last time Mario Williams returned to Houston to the play against the team that drafted him No. 1 overall back in 2006, the Bills defensive end had a sack and five tackles. He’s already made it clear that this game doesn’t mean anything extra to him, but he’s still going to play a major role in the game. Texans offensive tackle Duane Brown has looked beatable at times this year, and the Bills’ defensive line should be able to get after it on Sunday.’

‘Those who sign up and pay online for a NEXUS card by a week from Sunday (Oct. 5) can avoid the usual months-long wait and have their enrolment interview conducted just over a week later, on either Oct. 14 or 16.’

‘But you can bet Williams wants to make a statement about his ability, and he’d love to show his former team what it is missing.’

As final arbiter on all Texans calls, O’Brien must be a multi-tasker (Houston Chronicle)

Super Mario returns to old haunts (Houston Chronicle)

Foster, Lechler not yet cleared to face Bills (Houston Chronicle)

Texans’ Foster a game-time decision (The Sports Network)

Can Texans stop speedy Bills weapons? (CSN Houston)

Johnson feeling comfortable on O & returning (CSN Houston)

Foster, Lechler listed as questionable (CSN Houston)

Texans’ Foster, Lechler could miss Sunday’s game with Bills (KILT-AM)

Magic Number For Fitzpatrick, Texans Sunday Against Bills: 30 Pass Attempts (KILT-AM)

Texans Share Keys To Victory: Execution, Execution, and Execution (KILT-AM)

It’s Been A While Since Texans Last Won Without Foster, Who May Not Play Sunday (KILT-AM)

5 Things to Watch: Texans vs. Bills (HoustonTexans.com)

Foster, Lechler questionable vs. Bills (HoustonTexans.com)

Friday Injury Report: Bills at Texans (HoustonTexans.com)

Behind Enemy (Side)lines: Buffalo Bills (HoustonTexans.com)

Texans Quotes: September 26 (HoustonTexans.com)

‘Rookie Cyril Richardson has lined up in Williams’ place at left guard at practice and is the favorite to start against Houston. Though Bills coach Doug Marrone said Buffalo may use both Richardson and veteran Kraig Urbik at left guard.’

‘”We have a great relationship through the year, except for this week,” Marrone said. “And I’m sure he’d say the same.”‘

‘Wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (concussion) and linebacker Keith Rivers (groin) are also doubtful, while wide receiver Marcus Easley and linebacker Randell Johnson are both out with knee injuries.’