Andrew Novakowski - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/andrew-novakowski/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Sat, 21 Jan 2023 12:48:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Andrew Novakowski - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/andrew-novakowski/ 32 32 103504436 Houston Texans: Can Sean Payton really be the next head coach? https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-can-sean-payton-really-be-the-next-head-coach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-can-sean-payton-really-be-the-next-head-coach Sat, 21 Jan 2023 12:48:48 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=92440 The Houston Texans are looking for the next Head coach of the team after Cal McNair relieved Lovie Smith of his duties. General Manager Nick Caserio is desperate to find a long-term answer for the Head coaching position. With two previous failures, Cas...

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Houston Texans: What fans have to look forward to in 2023 https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-what-fans-have-to-look-forward-to-in-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-what-fans-have-to-look-forward-to-in-2023 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 18:00:38 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=92312 The season has not looked great for the Houston Texans. Fans have had difficulty watching their favorite team unfold and only win one game. However, there are some things to look forward to as a Texans fan: the NFL Draft, a healthy sophomore group, and...

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Houston Texans: How long will offensive woes continue? https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-how-long-will-offensive-woes-continue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-how-long-will-offensive-woes-continue Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:23:43 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=92257 The Houston Texans faced their former quarterback in an emotional game, but both lost. On Sunday, Deshaun Watson was back in town to take on the team that drafted him and where he was a three-time Pro Bowler and 2020 NFL passing leader. After missing 7...

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Houston Texans Takeaways: How bad can they get? https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-takeaways-how-bad-can-they-get/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-takeaways-how-bad-can-they-get Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:00:30 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=92206 The Houston Texans are a disaster. Against the Miami Dolphins, the team continued to underwhelm. The Dolphins dominated the Texans’ defense, picking apart the team with Tua Tagoviola at the helm. The Texans were lucky in a way that the Dolphins s...

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The Houston Texans have fans scratching their heads https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-houston-texans-have-fans-scratching-their-heads/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-houston-texans-have-fans-scratching-their-heads Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:36:29 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=92139 The Houston Texans have been a lackluster franchise for a long time. From winning the AFC South six times from 2011 to 2019 to looking like the laughingstock of the NFL, this season has taken a toll on Texans players and fans alike. There is little to ...

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Houston Texans Forgotten Rookie: John Metchie III https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-forgotten-rookie-john-metchie-iii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-forgotten-rookie-john-metchie-iii Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:38:44 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=92093 The Houston Texans haven’t had the season that fans hoped for entering the year. With only one win, the Texans are on a fast pace to the first overall selection in the next NFL Draft. While fans and players may feel down about the season, they ca...

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NFL Week 8: 3 Texans to watch this week vs. Titans https://houstonnewmedia.org/nfl-week-8-3-texans-to-watch-this-week-vs-titans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nfl-week-8-3-texans-to-watch-this-week-vs-titans Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:00:28 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=92032 Week 8 is here, and the Houston Texans are up against a division rival — the Tennessee Titans — who are sitting on top of the AFC South. The Titans have one of the best run games in the NFL, but the Texans have struggled to stop the run. Wh...

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Houston Texans: Rookie Report Week 7 vs. Las Vegas Raiders https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-rookie-report-week-7-vs-las-vegas-raiders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-rookie-report-week-7-vs-las-vegas-raiders Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:00:11 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=92019 The Houston Texans faced the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season and the rookies had their good and bad moments. Here is a look at every rookie who played for the Texans this past Sunday. Dameon Pierce, RB The case surrounding Dameon Pie...

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Are the Houston Texans’ run defense to blame? https://houstonnewmedia.org/are-the-houston-texans-run-defense-to-blame/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-the-houston-texans-run-defense-to-blame Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:22:26 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=92013 The run defense of the Houston Texans is still terrible. The Texans played the Las Vegas Raiders in Vegas last Sunday, losing 38-20. The offense played great, but the defense made some noteworthy errors. Here are three takeaways from Sunday that stood ...

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Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks is a must-watch player in Week 7 https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-wide-receiver-brandin-cooks-is-a-must-watch-player-in-week-7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-wide-receiver-brandin-cooks-is-a-must-watch-player-in-week-7 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:13:32 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=92004 Week 7 is here, and the Houston Texans are well rested after a week off and are ready to take on the next challenge. That challenge is the Las Vegas Raiders, a team that has yet to live up to fans’ high expectations coming into the season. The 1-...

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Texans’ Derek Stingley Jr. keeps improving in Week 5 rookie report https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-derek-stingley-jr-keeps-improving-in-week-5-rookie-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-derek-stingley-jr-keeps-improving-in-week-5-rookie-report Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:04:55 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=91970 The Toro Times reports on how the Houston Texans rookies played in their most recent game every week. The draft class is impressive on paper, but it is time to break down what they did well and what they must improve in the Week 5 victory vs. the Jacks...

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Is Nico Collins the Houston Texans WR1 and more Week 5 takeaways https://houstonnewmedia.org/is-nico-collins-the-houston-texans-wr1-and-more-week-5-takeaways/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-nico-collins-the-houston-texans-wr1-and-more-week-5-takeaways Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:20:58 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=91949 The Houston Texans played division rival Jacksonville Jaguars. The low-scoring affair was not the most exciting game to watch, but some outstanding plays led Houston to their first win of the season, and their ninth straight win over the Jaguars. What ...

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Texans: Nico Collins and other players to watch in Week 5 vs. Jagaurs https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-nico-collins-and-other-players-to-watch-in-week-5-vs-jagaurs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-nico-collins-and-other-players-to-watch-in-week-5-vs-jagaurs Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:36:01 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=91926 Week 5 is here, and the Houston Texans face a division rival, the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Texans are in a must-win this week because if they don’t win they can kiss any hopes of the playoffs goodbye. The Texans must establish the run early, imp...

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Houston Texans offense ‘in a trance,’ plus other Week 4 takeaways https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-offense-in-a-trance-plus-other-week-4-takeaways/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-offense-in-a-trance-plus-other-week-4-takeaways Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:36:23 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=91888 The Houston Texans played the Los Angeles Chargers this past Sunday. The Chargers were the heavy favorite, but the Texans almost pulled together a comeback but once again fell short. There are a lot of noticeable improvements from Houston, but the...

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Dameon Pierce excels in Week 4 Houston Texans rookie report https://houstonnewmedia.org/dameon-pierce-excels-in-week-4-houston-texans-rookie-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dameon-pierce-excels-in-week-4-houston-texans-rookie-report Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:38:11 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=91892 The week’s Houston Texans rookie report takes a look at Week 4 where the Texans faced the Los Angeles Chargers at NRG Stadium. Houston lost their third consecutive game, this one to Los Angeles by a 34-24 score, as they are the lone team in the N...

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Houston Texans: Week 4 Players to watch vs. Chargers https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-week-4-players-to-watch-vs-chargers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-week-4-players-to-watch-vs-chargers Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:00:46 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=91847 Week four is here, and the Houston Texans are playing the Los Angeles Chargers. The Texans have a lot on the line in this game. They have yet to win this season, and with the Jaguars in the AFC South lead, Houston must get a victory to keep close. The ...

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Houston Texans: Week 3 Rookie Report https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-week-3-rookie-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-week-3-rookie-report Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:49:39 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=91794 The Houston Texans Week 3 rookie report has positives from Week 3 The Toro Times will release weekly reports on how the rookies played in their most recent game with the Houston Texans. Dameon Pierce – Running Back Week 3 came and went, and Houst...

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Texans Takeaways: Week 3 vs. Bears https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-takeaways-week-3-vs-bears/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-takeaways-week-3-vs-bears Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:40:59 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=91790 The Houston Texans have some fantastic players on their team, but the negatives stand out the most. The Texans had a very winnable game against the Bears, and there is no reason the Texans should have ended with a 23-20 loss in Chicago. So what went wr...

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Houston Texans: 3 Players to watch in Week 3 https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-3-players-to-watch-in-week-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-3-players-to-watch-in-week-3 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 13:14:19 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=91749 The third week of the ’22 NFL season is here as the Houston Texans are playing the Chicago Bears, and still looking for their first win after losing last week, and tying in the season opener. The Texans have a lot on the line in this game. They h...

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Texans Takeaways: Week 2 vs. Denver Broncos https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-takeaways-week-2-vs-denver-broncos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-takeaways-week-2-vs-denver-broncos Thu, 22 Sep 2022 20:38:51 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=91740 Every week, the Toro Times will discuss three takeaways from each Houston Texans game. These topics will include: What went wrong, What went right, and Where the Texans go from here. This discussion will vary each week, but we will tackle the most impo...

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