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11-5, 1st in AFC South
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Barnwell Show: Sarah Barshop & Jake Trotter
Bill is joined by ESPN Texans reporter Sarah Barshop to weigh in on Houston abruptly firing their GM Brian Gaine (0:41), including the logic behind it and their pursuit of Patriots executive Nick Caserio (5:52). Plus, what their plans for the offseason are and how they're approaching Jadeveon Clowney's contract (11:12). New ESPN Browns reporter Jake Trotter also stops by to talk about Cleveland's offseason (24:09), including a potential breakout player (27:17), a positional group that may worry fans (31:19), expectations for their record (33:49), possible discord between players (38:08) and more.
Rating the offseason for all 32 NFL teams: Why the Browns are on top
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With Nick Caserio off the table, will Texans table their GM search?
If Bill O'Brien gains control over player personnel, it could make his seat quite a bit hotter heading into a crucial sixth season as head coach.
The surprise offseason standout for all 32 teams
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Sources: Pats drop grievance as Texans move on
The Houston Texans will no longer pursue New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio for their general manager position, the team announced Friday.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Texans are dropping their pursuit of Patriots' director of player personnel Nick Caserio, as John McClain first reported. Patriots are dropping their tampering charges against the Texans. Caserio remains in New England; Texans GM opening remains.
Ex-security official sues Texans for discrimination
Jeff Pope, a former security coordinator for the Houston Texans, says he was fired by the team on the basis of his "race and color."
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Sources: Pats file tampering charges vs. Texans
The Patriots filed tampering charges Wednesday against the Texans for the attempted general manager hire of Nick Caserio, league sources told ESPN.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
At the end of the Texans' spring workouts, Bill O'Brien said he felt quarterback Deshaun Watson did "an excellent job of improving the things that we've asked him to improve" during the offseason. "His grasp of our offense is light years ahead of where it was, obviously, when he first got here, but I would say even last year," O'Brien said. "I think we've really gotten better there and I'm excited about where he's at right now."
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, on Wednesday, the Patriots filed tampering charges against the Texans for the attempted hire of Nick Caserio. On Tuesday, head coach Bill O'Brien was asked whether he or Jack Easterby had any contact with Caserio or his representatives before Brian Gaine was fired. "I would say that the answer to that is no relative to contact about anything having to do with the Houston Texans," O'Brien said. "No."
Texans' pursuit of Patriots' Nick Caserio for GM involves many layers
Should New England allow its director of player personnel to interview, there are factors such as job title, salary and Bill O'Brien to consider.
O'Brien says he needs better communication skills
While Texans head coach Bill O'Brien wouldn't shed any light on the team's firing of general manager Brian Gaine, he did say that he needs to do a better job communicating with people face to face.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Texans mandatory minicamp starts Tuesday, but as their unsigned franchise player, Jadeveon Clowney is not expected to attend.
Bizarre timing puts extra pressure on Texans to get GM hire right
Whatever the Texans believe they did wrong in hiring Brian Gaine, they cannot afford to do it again as some major decisions are coming quickly.
Mandatory NFL minicamps preview: 23 more things to watch this week
Are the L.A. running backs healthy? Which receivers will emerge as trustworthy targets? Mandatory minicamps continue this week.
Dari & Mel: Why Houston fired GM Brian Gaine
Dari Nowkhah & Courtney Cronin discuss why a possible power struggle between Bill O'Brien and Brian Gaine may have cost Gaine his job. Plus, what is the solution going forward
Texans fire GM Brian Gaine after one season
The Texans have relieved general manager Brian Gaine of his duties, the team announced Friday.
This Just In
Texans fire GM Brian Gaine, who was hired January 2018 and given a 5-year deal
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
The Texans have fired general manager Brian Gaine, less than a year and half after hiring him to a five-year contract. Here is the statement from team CEO Cal McNair: “After a thorough evaluation of our football operations, we have decided to relieve Brian Gaine of his duties as general manager. Brian is a man of high character and we appreciate his contributions to our organization. We will begin an immediate search for a new GM. In the interim, Football Operations will be led by Senior Vice President of Football Administration Chris Olsen. While the timing may be unusual, this decision was made in the best interest of our organization in our quest to build a championship team for the City of Houston.”
Why D.J. Reader is an 'invaluable' piece of Texans' defense
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(23) | Tytus Howard | OT | Alabama State |
| 2(22) | Lonnie Johnson Jr. | CB | Kentucky |
| 2(23) | Max Scharping | OT | Northern Illinois |
| 3(22) | Kahale Warring | TE | San Diego State |
| 5(23) | Charles Omenihu | DE | Texas |
| 6(22) | Xavier Crawford | CB | Central Michigan |
| 7(6) | Cullen Gillaspia | RB | Texas A&M |
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2018 AFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 402 | 316 |
| Indianapolis | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 433 | 344 |
| Tennessee | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 310 | 303 |
| Jacksonville | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 245 | 316 |
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards236.317th
Rushing Yards126.38th
Points For25.111th
Points Against19.8Tied-4th