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Texans solved running back with Dameon Pierce selection

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The Houston Texans may still have one of the more underwhelming rosters in the NFL, but that does not mean that all of their position groups are devoid of talent. According to Kevin Patra from NFL.com, the Texans are in the “acquire depth” portion of teams with their running back situations, and it is thanks to the fourth-round selection of Dameon Pierce in the 2022 NFL … [Read more...] about Texans solved running back with Dameon Pierce selection

Texans should consider QB Marcus Mariota as veteran backup

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The Atlanta Falcons are going all-in on Desmond Ridder. The Falcons announced Tuesday they have released quarterback Marcus Mariota. The former Tennessee Titans 2015 first-round pick went 5-8 for the Falcons and had Atlanta flirting with a playoff spot in an anemic NFC South. The 13 games Mariota started were the most since 2018 when he went 7-6 with the Titans, who finished … [Read more...] about Texans should consider QB Marcus Mariota as veteran backup

Three Early Impressions of Spring Training

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Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports Welcome to Spring Training, where the results don’t matter and the processes behind them likely don’t mean much. I mean, we’re obviously interested if something truly stands out, such as a change in a pitcher’s velocity or a noticeably different approach by a hitter. While it is nice to watch our favorite teams and players hit the field once … [Read more...] about Three Early Impressions of Spring Training

Astros Crawfish Boil: Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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J.J. Matijevic | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Here’s the Tuesday Boil. Here’s your Tuesday Boil! The Astros go into Tuesday’s game looking for their second Spring Training win in four games. Today at 12:10 PM CT, Luis Garcia makes his first appearance in Houston’s “road” ST opener in Clover Park, facing the New York Mets. Houston Astros News Houston Astros’ former GM … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: Tuesday, February 28, 2023