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I dona t know about that. I think ita s positive that wea re here in the back half of the season and talking about playing in some big games.

The Texans attempted to work Jacoby Jones back into his regular practice regimen Thursday, but they did so with limited success.

"I think the bigger the game, the more important it is to him," Texans middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans said.

Here is an Associated Press preview of the Titans versus the Texans on Monday night football.

Vince Young remains a major work-in-progress as an NFL-worthy passer, but his scrambling skills can cover up a lot of other deficiencies.

On Monday morning at the Methodist Training Center, the Texans practiced for the first time since last Wednesday.

Casey missed the Indianapolis game after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. "If comes out today and fine, I think all systems would be go," coach Gary Kubiak said about playing Monday against Tennessee.

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Running back Steve Slaton's sophomore season has not fulfilled the promise shown in his rookie year.

Here's what stuck out from watching the Colts' 20-17 victory over the Texans last Sunday: * From the start, TE Dallas Clark is the go-to guy.

I hate their stupid stadium, I hate their uniforms, I hate that stupid horseshoe, I hate their fans, especially the young ones who have no idea what life was like before Peyton Manning, I hate their humble attitude and I hate how gracious Peyton Manning is every time the Colts beat Houston.

As I noted previously, during the Texans-Colts game, I was on a cruise from Galveston to Cozumel and back.

The Texans came back from a 13-0 deficit on the road by scoring 17 consecutive points, only to fall to Peyton Manning and the Indianpolis Colts by a 20-17 final.

Brian Cushing of Houston is the Defensive Rookie of the Year. I'm a big fan of Aaron Curry , and Ray Maualuga is a big part of Cincinnati's surprise season, but honestly, it isn't close, and there aren't any offensive rookies who can match Cushing either.

So how are we supposed to feel about these Texans ? Is it OK to be optimistic? Yes, yes, yes, they're so close to being very, very good.

He said there were friends and family in attendance to witness his pair of interceptions, but he couldn't wait to get back to Houston.

Through all the bad days, Andre Johnson did something not all of us would have done.

The Houston Texans spent all decade dreaming of this opportunity. All they really wanted was a chance to establish themselves as a playoff contender and finally take down their old nemesis, the Indianapolis Colts.

Although Tom Brady would likely get some votes, Peyton Manning is the major bane of the Texans' existence because of the AFC South thing.

Defensive tackle Shaun Cody joined rookie linebacker Brian Cushing on the sidelines at Texans practice Thursday.