Archives for November 19, 2006

‘The Buffalo coaching staff seems to have shackled Losman in recent weeks. Against a fellow bottom feeder like Houston, is this the day Losman breaks out with a big performance?’

‘What’s the best perk of being an NFL player? “Just being around the guys. We get some of the free stuff, but being around the guys is the best experience. I get to meet a lot of people and it’s cool to see people that you got to see play when you were growing up, so that’s one of the cool things.”‘

‘”When you played the Buffalo Bills back in the day, you knew Jim Kelly ways the guy,” Moulds said. “My years there, it was rare, week-to-week, that you knew who the guy was going to be. With all the quarterback controversies and the things you had to deal with, it made it tough. It put a strain on the lockerroom.”‘

‘In assuming Villarrial’s spot, Preston will play in a spot he’s grown accustomed to. Though he was drafted as a center out of Illinois, Preston has worked primarily at guard in the professional ranks. “It’s the place I’ve gotten the majority of my playing time, so I feel pretty comfortable there,” he said.’

‘Buffalo needs to forge a new identity under Marv Levy and Dick Jauron and although Spikes has been an obedient soldier, it’s still a business.’

‘Moulds’ temperament elicits from Johnson a one-word description about his new teammate. “Professional. That’s what he is. A professional,” Johnson said. “How can I not learn from him?”‘

Texans receiver treats game like a true professional (Houston Chronicle)

A win today shows product is worth buying (Houston Chronicle)

Matchups for Texans, Bills at Reliant Stadium (Houston Chronicle)

Previewing today’s Texans-Bills game (Austin American Statesman)

Mario making his mark now (Raleigh News and Observer)

Game notes (HoustonTexans.com)