Could Colin Kaepernick finally be getting a job in the NFL? The 30-year-old quarterback has been a free agent since he opted out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers after the 2016 season, but the Houston Texans are in need of a talented signal-caller, and Kaepernick definitely is the top QB on the market. Houston lost star rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson to a torn ACL, and they might be interested in taking a look at Kaepernick, according to FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer. While Glazer merely is reporting that some team officials are discussing the option of taking a look at Kaepernick, it’s significant for a few reasons. First, Texans... NESN.com
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Patriots Vs. Texans: Expert Predictions For AFC Divisional Playoff Game
Share this: If there’s a playoff game but literally no one believes one of the teams can win, does it really count? We’re joking, of course, but that’s basically the setup for this Saturday night when the New England Patriots host the Houston Texans in a divisional playoff game. The Patriots are massive double-digit favorites, and for good reason. They destroyed the Texans 27-0 in Week 3 with third-string quarterback Jacoby Brissett under center, and this time the Pats will have Tom Brady leading the offense. No wonder why virtually all the experts are picking New England to advance to the AFC Championship Game. As for NESN.com, we make our predictions based on the spread, and all three of our experts — Mike Cole, Ricky Doyle and Andre Khatchaturian
Vince Wilfork Aways Will Be Remembered, Admired By Former Patriots Teammates
Share this: Houston Texans defensive lineman Vince Wilfork carries himself with amazing professionalism, and it’s one of many reasons why his former New England Patriots teammates have so much admiration for him. Wilfork will play in his first playoff game at Gillette Stadium as a visitor Saturday, and regardless of the outcome, Patriots fans always will have fond memories of him. Check out what the Patriots had to say about Wilfork in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Tom Brady Spends His Sunday At Home Watching Steelers Vs. Dolphins
Share this: The New England Patriots secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC with their Week 17 win over the Miami Dolphins, and with the top seed came a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs. So how did Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady spend his Sunday away from Gillette Stadium? The star signal-caller shared his Sunday plans with followers of his brand new Instagram account. Brady was no doubt watching to see who the Patriots would face in next weekend’s divisional round matchup. Following the Steelers 30-12 victory, Brady and the Pats will be facing the Houston Texans on Saturday at 8:15 p.m. ET. Thumbnail photo via Robert Deutsch/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
NFL Mock Draft 2017: Updated First-Round Picks For All 32 Teams
Share this: The 2017 NFL Draft still is several months away, but preparations for the first round are well underway in scouting offices around the league. One interesting focus of this draft class will be on the quarterbacks, mainly because of how weak the group is. There aren’t any can’t-miss prospects like Andrew Luck or even Jameis Winston, but three QBs — Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer, Clemson’s Deshaun Watson and North Carolina’s Mitch Trubisky — likely will be picked in Round 1. Will we see a team take a risk and reach for one of these quarterbacks in the first half of Round 1? Or will one of them drop and allow a team to make a great value pick in the bottom half
Watch Broncos Vs. Texans ‘Monday Night Football’ Online (Live Stream)
Share this: The Denver Broncos host the Houston Texans in Week 7’s “Monday Night Football” matchup. Both teams enter this game with 4-2 records, and the outcome could have an impact on playoff seeding later in the season, especially if they win their respective divisions. Here’s how to watch Broncos vs. Texans online. When: Monday, Oct. 25 at 8:30 p.m. ETLive Stream: WatchESPN Thumbnail photo via Ron Chenoy/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Can Free McNuggets Help Texans Fans Cope With Loss To Patriots?
Share this: Fans of the Houston Texans can take solace in their team’s running game, if nothing else. Houston rushed for 109 yards Thursday in its 27-0 loss to the New England Patriots. While the Texans’ rushing total wasn’t enough to win the game or even put points on the scoreboard, a McDonald’s promotion gives Houston-area fans a reason to celebrate: free McNuggets. Running back Lamar Miller ran for 80 yards on 21 carries. Quarterback Brock Osweiler and running backs Alfred Blue and Jonathan Grimes added another 29 yards on six carries combined. Many responses to the Texans’ tweet suggest fans would rather have seen a better performance than save a few dollars on a snack. Here’s hoping the new and improved McNuggets