Texans announce 2015 preseason opponents
The Houston Texans 2015 preseason schedule features a nationally-televised game at New Orleans on August 30 (Preseason Week 3) at 3:00 p.m. CDT.
Houston will host the first two preseason games against the San Francisco 49ers (Preseason Week 1) and Denver Broncos (Preseason Week 2) and will close out the preseason at the Dallas Cowboys (Preseason Week 4). The exact dates and times for the games will be released at a later date. It will mark the ninth time in the franchise’s 14 years of play the Texans have had a nationally-televised preseason game.
The Texans will open up vs. San Francisco, which will be the third time the two teams have met in the preseason in the last four years. Houston holds a 2-1 advantage in the series, but dropped last year’s matchup 40-13 at NRG Stadium.
Houston will then take on the Denver Broncos for the second consecutive preseason and seventh time in franchise history. The Broncos lead the preseason series 4-2, but the Texans came away with an 18-17 victory at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in 2014.
Houston and New Orleans will meet for the seventh time in eight years and eighth time ever in the preseason. The Texans are 3-4 vs. Saints all-time in preseason matchups, with the Saints winning the last meeting 31-23 at Reliant Stadium in 2013.
The Texans close the preseason by taking on their in-state rival Dallas at Cowboys Stadium. The Texans have won four of the previous seven preseason contests against the Cowboys. The two squads last matched up in the preseason in 2013 and Houston won that contest 24-6.
HOUSTON TEXANS 2015 PRESEASON SCHEDULE
Week/Date Opponent (Television Network) Kickoff Time
Week 1, TBA SAN FRANCISCO (KTRK-TV) TBA
Week 2, TBA DENVER (KTRK-TV) TBA
Sunday, August 30 at New Orleans (FOX)# 3:00 p.m. CDT
Week 4, TBA at Dallas (KTRK-TV) TBA
Despite the QB's he had, only 1 loss was by more than a score.I listen to talk radio in Houston, and while I think fans like Bill O'Brien, I don't get the sense that they think he is one of the top coaches in the league. I think he did a great job last year, with the QB play that they had, and learning a new offense and defense to finish 9-7. I think if the Texans draft well, their defense will be very good and with a good coach like O'Brien, I think they could finish 11-5. I think the Colts still should win the division, but I think it will be a good two team race.
I think you are right, they may draft Petty. But I don't think it will be in the first. I think they may trade up to the top of the second to make sure they get him. I think they go defense (probably LB) with the first pickDespite the QB's he had, only 1 loss was by more than a score.I listen to talk radio in Houston, and while I think fans like Bill O'Brien, I don't get the sense that they think he is one of the top coaches in the league. I think he did a great job last year, with the QB play that they had, and learning a new offense and defense to finish 9-7. I think if the Texans draft well, their defense will be very good and with a good coach like O'Brien, I think they could finish 11-5. I think the Colts still should win the division, but I think it will be a good two team race.
O'Brien seems to love Petty - don't be surprised when he picks him in the 1st.
That's possible. Only concern there would be if the Titans (or another QB-needy team ahead of them) trade up before them. The Titans could trade up two spots to the #32 much cheaper than it would cost the Texans to go to #33 to jump ahead of the Titans.I think you are right, they may draft Petty. But I don't think it will be in the first. I think they may trade up to the top of the second to make sure they get him. I think they go defense (probably LB) with the first pickDespite the QB's he had, only 1 loss was by more than a score.I listen to talk radio in Houston, and while I think fans like Bill O'Brien, I don't get the sense that they think he is one of the top coaches in the league. I think he did a great job last year, with the QB play that they had, and learning a new offense and defense to finish 9-7. I think if the Texans draft well, their defense will be very good and with a good coach like O'Brien, I think they could finish 11-5. I think the Colts still should win the division, but I think it will be a good two team race.
O'Brien seems to love Petty - don't be surprised when he picks him in the 1st.
I agree that they could trade up to the late first to get him. My point was I don't think they use their own pick in the first at 16 on Petty. I think they would be losing value there.That's possible. Only concern there would be if the Titans (or another QB-needy team ahead of them) trade up before them. The Titans could trade up two spots to the #32 much cheaper than it would cost the Texans to go to #33 to jump ahead of the Titans.I think you are right, they may draft Petty. But I don't think it will be in the first. I think they may trade up to the top of the second to make sure they get him. I think they go defense (probably LB) with the first pickDespite the QB's he had, only 1 loss was by more than a score.I listen to talk radio in Houston, and while I think fans like Bill O'Brien, I don't get the sense that they think he is one of the top coaches in the league. I think he did a great job last year, with the QB play that they had, and learning a new offense and defense to finish 9-7. I think if the Texans draft well, their defense will be very good and with a good coach like O'Brien, I think they could finish 11-5. I think the Colts still should win the division, but I think it will be a good two team race.
O'Brien seems to love Petty - don't be surprised when he picks him in the 1st.
Only losing value if he's not a starting NFL QB. There have been a lot of 1st round QB busts, but I remember thinking Flacco and Tannehill were reaches.I agree that they could trade up to the late first to get him. My point was I don't think they use their own pick in the first at 16 on Petty. I think they would be losing value there.
Does that schedule look as easy to you as it does to me?Unless I missed one when eyeballing it, I think the Saints are our only opponent who is coming off of a bye.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Chris Polk agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, according to a league source.
The Eagles were shopping Polk before releasing him last week, and one of the teams interested in him was the Texans.
Polk is known in personnel circles as an excellent special teams player and he's also very good in short-yardage situations.
Polk had a strong game against the Texans while playing with the Eagles last season. He had eight carries for 50 yards, including an eight-yard touchdown run.
Polk should also come in handy for the Texans as a returner. Houston coach Bill O'Brien has stressed improving special teams this offseason.
Yes, very favorable.Does that schedule look as easy to you as it does to me?Unless I missed one when eyeballing it, I think the Saints are our only opponent who is coming off of a bye.
His play is not dissimilar to Bernard Pollard. In this era of football, we need better coverage skills. I'll be shocked if we get anything significant for him. Draft grade: C-Greg Russell said:Not that I hated the guy, but Swearinger has done enough bonehead stuff I'd not be upset if they could get anything for him.
Just before the Texans picked, the San Diego Chargers jumped ahead of them to take Melvin Gordon, indicating that they were worried the Texans would take Gordon. They were right to be nervous. Gordon was in play for the Texans.
I don't think so personally. I think Shorts will start initially.Homers, does Strong start day 1?
Eh, it wasn't bad. $6.5M/yr for that position isn't bad. If he plays just like he played last year, I'd say it is a break even deal. He's really improved a ton against the run. If he continues to improve in any/all phases then the contract becomes good value. If he gets worse then yeah, bad signing. But he's young enough that it shouldn't happen like that. My initial reaction was "wtf?!" until I thought about it for a bit. 3-4 OLBs get paid and he's a mediocre starter. The salary fits. Allows us to focus on other positions while not breaking the bank to fill that position.Not a big fan of the Merc extension. I can see the necessity of it, but I don't feel that his play has been deserving of it. We are woefully thin on pass rushers.
I don't really have a problem with the dollar amounts, I just didn't agree with not drafting someone else and replacing him. He's had a long time to develop, I think we've seen what he is. He was drafted to be a pass rusher, and he just isn't. Hopefully we address the position next year.Eh, it wasn't bad. $6.5M/yr for that position isn't bad. If he plays just like he played last year, I'd say it is a break even deal. He's really improved a ton against the run. If he continues to improve in any/all phases then the contract becomes good value. If he gets worse then yeah, bad signing. But he's young enough that it shouldn't happen like that. My initial reaction was "wtf?!" until I thought about it for a bit. 3-4 OLBs get paid and he's a mediocre starter. The salary fits. Allows us to focus on other positions while not breaking the bank to fill that position.Not a big fan of the Merc extension. I can see the necessity of it, but I don't feel that his play has been deserving of it. We are woefully thin on pass rushers.
Or Jadaveon comes back healthy and Mercilus is better because defenses are worried about Watt and Clowney.I don't really have a problem with the dollar amounts, I just didn't agree with not drafting someone else and replacing him. He's had a long time to develop, I think we've seen what he is. He was drafted to be a pass rusher, and he just isn't. Hopefully we address the position next year.Eh, it wasn't bad. $6.5M/yr for that position isn't bad. If he plays just like he played last year, I'd say it is a break even deal. He's really improved a ton against the run. If he continues to improve in any/all phases then the contract becomes good value. If he gets worse then yeah, bad signing. But he's young enough that it shouldn't happen like that. My initial reaction was "wtf?!" until I thought about it for a bit. 3-4 OLBs get paid and he's a mediocre starter. The salary fits. Allows us to focus on other positions while not breaking the bank to fill that position.Not a big fan of the Merc extension. I can see the necessity of it, but I don't feel that his play has been deserving of it. We are woefully thin on pass rushers.
No word from the Texans or anywhere else yet on a trade.One heck of an opportunity #texannation I appreciate everything and the opportunity and memories!! It's time for a new chapter and the defining moment of my career!! So long #HOUSTONTEXANS
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Cody Stoots @Cody_Stoots 46m46 minutes ago
D.J. Swearinger is still on the Texans. That's all Bill O'Brien offered on his status. "It's a free country" when asked about DJ's Instagram
John McClain @McClain_on_NFL 30m30 minutes ago
Rick Smith didn't say "for now" bout DJ still being on the team. He said "At this point"
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — On Wednesday, the Broncos did nothing at all extraordinary. They held their first day of organized team activities. Peyton Manning threw a football. He handed it off some, too. Von Miller caught a pick.
Defensive end Antonio Smith was not present.
Smith, 33, is a veteran who was cut by Oakland in March and signed by Denver on April 2. He played on Gary Kubiak’s Texans from 2009-13. And since November he’s been under investigation in Fort Bend County, Texas, for child abuse that police described as “sexual in nature.”
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For now, all that is known about Smith’s situation is this: An accusation was levied, the Fort Bend Sheriff’s department investigated and it deemed the issue serious enough to pass on to the district attorney. No charges have been filed