N. D. Kalu News

Once an undrafted free agent out of Boston College, defensive end Tim Bulman is now among the most respected players in the Texans' locker room and a reserve the coaches plan to lean on this season.

Less than 24 hours after the Rockets' season came to an end with the Game 7 loss to the Lakers in L.A., the Texans kept Houston sports fans going just by starting OTAs.

The Texans are halfway through their first week of OTAs. I've had a chance to catch up with a couple rookies and a few veterans to find out how they are coming along and to hear their expectations.

The Houston Texans will draft at least one cornerback in their eight picks this weekend, but they won't put a bigger premium on it to gain any leverage with Dunta Robinson.

I asked Gary Kubiak this last week: Give me one player on each side of the ball who really has to step up, and tell me why.

Before I ask you an important question about the Texans, I'd like to point out a few things.

Dan Riley is one of those people NFL players remember long after their careers are over.