Strong and sturdy wins football games in the trenches. The Houston Texans are following that method on the offensive side of the ball. The Texans secured another offensive tackle with the addition of Notre Dame’s Blake Fisher at pick No. 59 overall Friday night in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. During his time with the Irish, Fisher, 21 started 27 games, 26 of which … [Read more...] about How NFL experts graded Texans’ selection of OT Blake Fisher
Archives for April 2024
Texans select LB Jamal Hill with 188th overall pick in 2024 NFL draft
The Houston Texans are adding another thumper up the middle. The Texans selected Oregon linebacker Jamal Hill with the 188th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft on Saturday afternoon. Hill, a two-year starter at safety for the Ducks, visited with the franchise earlier this month as one of Houston’s top-30 visits. Linebacker was a position of need after losing both Denzel … [Read more...] about Texans select LB Jamal Hill with 188th overall pick in 2024 NFL draft
Texans select Lousiville RB Jahwar Jordan with 205th overall pick in 2024 NFL draft
The Houston Texans are adding more speed to their backfield in 2024. After moving back with the Detroit Lions, Houston wasted little time at pick No. 205 to select Louisville running back Jawhar Jordan in the NFL draft. Jordan, known for his straight-line speed and special teams skills, should compete for a role on kickoff and punt returns. He also should fill the void as the … [Read more...] about Texans select Lousiville RB Jahwar Jordan with 205th overall pick in 2024 NFL draft
Game 26 Thread, April 27, 2024, 5:05 CT. Astros @ Rockies
Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images Ronel Blanco takes on the Rockies in the extra-rarified air of Mexico City The Astros take on the Rockies this weekend in Mexico City. Hopefully, a change of country and some mountain air will lift the Astros out of their downward spiral and five-game losing streak. Ronel Blanco goes for the Stros. He pitched in three of the seven … [Read more...] about Game 26 Thread, April 27, 2024, 5:05 CT. Astros @ Rockies
Haniger hits grand slam in Mariners’ 6-1 win. Diamondbacks ace Gallen leaves with hamstring injury
Mitch Haniger hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, two batters after Arizona ace Zac Gallen left because of tightness in his right hamstring, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Diamondbacks 6-1 on Friday night. Gallen (3-2) walked Josh Rojas to lead off the sixth, then was pulled in the middle of Julio Rodríguez’s subsequent at-bat. Rodríguez went on to single off Scott … [Read more...] about Haniger hits grand slam in Mariners’ 6-1 win. Diamondbacks ace Gallen leaves with hamstring injury