
Reading the coverage… Houston Texans A case that the Astrodome is worth keeping, from Jere Longman of the New York Times. Returning receivers know the heat is on for them to justify their place with the Texans, says Tania Ganguli of the Houston Chronicle.

Reading the coverage ... Houston Texans Stars have shined to get the Texans to 10-1, but there has also been a roster of unsung heroes like Donnie Jones, Justin Forsett and James Casey, says Tania Ganguli of the Houston Chronicle.
The Titans signed the following seven players to their practice squad: TE Brandon Barden DT Zach Clayton FB Collin Mooney WR Michael Preston S Tracy Wilson RB Darren Evans WR Vidal Haz ...

Reading the coverage… Houston Texans Little changes for the Texans as they break camp, says Dale Robertson of the Houston Chronicle. It’s a lot different than the old days. Gary Kubiak is pleased that Duane Brown was rewarded with a long-term contract, says John McClain of the Chronicle.

I fear for the AFC South. Sure, it’s aligning with modern pro football in some ways: Three of the four teams have picked a quarterback in the top 10 of the draft in the past two years, intent on building around him.
Reading the coverage ... Houston Texans As Arian Foster alters his diet, here are five athletes who have tried vegetarianism or veganism, from Bruce Chen at Bleacher Report. Indianapolis Colts Blackout talk got the phones ringing at the Colts' ticket office, says Phil Richards.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Though he played poorly last year and the Titans brought a parade of potential veteran replacements through town during free agency, Eugene Amano remains in place as the Titans' center.
Reading the coverage … Houston Texans The Pro Football Writers of America voted the Texans the best public relations staff in the NFL, says John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. Indianapolis Colts Chuck Pagano believes Donald Brown is an every-down running back, writes Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star.

Examining who faces the most challenging season for the Titans and why. Running back Chris Johnson could get away with one off season. He was a tentative runner in 2011 no matter what he or the team says about it.

Reading the coverage ... Houston Texans Jacoby Jones had some big moments with the Texans, but they were too infrequent, says Jerome Solomon. Bob McNair talks draft with Drew Dougherty of the Texans’ website, showing particular interest in receiver Keshawn Martin.
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