Patrick Morgan - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/patrick-morgan/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:50:48 +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 Patrick Morgan - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/patrick-morgan/ 32 32 103504436 Houston Texans: An optimistic yet realistic perspective on being 0-2 https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-an-optimistic-yet-realistic-perspective-on-being-0-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-an-optimistic-yet-realistic-perspective-on-being-0-2 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:50:48 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81783 As much as the Houston Texans could have defeated the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens, did many neutral observers actually think they would? Two days after the Houston Texans fell to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2020 NFL season opener on T...

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]]> 76398 Texans secondary will be tested with Lamar Jackson coming to town https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-secondary-will-be-tested-with-lamar-jackson-coming-to-town/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-secondary-will-be-tested-with-lamar-jackson-coming-to-town Mon, 14 Sep 2020 22:53:07 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81693 Lamar Jackson, the reigning league MVP, looked like an extremely dangerous passer in Week 1… and he will be a tough test for the Houston Texans defense. Last year, the Houston Texans were positively torched by the Baltimore Ravens… or, more...

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]]> 74270 Houston Texans: Week 1 viewing guide for around the NFL https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-week-1-viewing-guide-for-around-the-nfl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-week-1-viewing-guide-for-around-the-nfl Sun, 13 Sep 2020 15:16:19 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81677 The Houston Texans have already played in Week 1, but that doesn’t mean fans shouldn’t pay attention to certain other NFL games this weekend. Unless you plan on re-watching the Houston Texans’ 34-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on r...

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]]> 73849 David Johnson, Will Fuller both bright spots for Texans vs Chiefs https://houstonnewmedia.org/david-johnson-will-fuller-both-bright-spots-for-texans-vs-chiefs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=david-johnson-will-fuller-both-bright-spots-for-texans-vs-chiefs Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:00:02 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81673 The Houston Texans’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs wasn’t pretty, but a silver lining can be found in the performances of David Johnson and Will Fuller. In what was mostly a forgettable performance by the Houston Texans in their season open...

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]]> 73825 Houston Texans should be worried about their cornerbacks https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-should-be-worried-about-their-cornerbacks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-should-be-worried-about-their-cornerbacks Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:03:21 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81625 Gareon Conley opening the season on IR just puts an even greater onus on the beleaguered Houston Texans defensive back platoon. In 2019, the Texans allowed 4,276 total yards of opposing offense through the air while Houston was on defense. That mark wa...

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]]> 72816 Texans vs. Chiefs: Fantasy football players to target in Week 1 https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-vs-chiefs-fantasy-football-players-to-target-in-week-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-vs-chiefs-fantasy-football-players-to-target-in-week-1 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:07:05 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81620 Those looking for quality fantasy football options in Week 1 need look no further than Thursday night’s opening clash between the Texans and the Chiefs. Still tinkering with your Week 1 fantasy football lineup? Have no fear… Toro Times has ...

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]]> 72818 Texans finally have depth in receivers room — but there’s a problem https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-finally-have-depth-in-receivers-room-but-theres-a-problem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-finally-have-depth-in-receivers-room-but-theres-a-problem Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:33:27 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81480 The Houston Texans have their deepest receiver group in years — but it’s also a depth chart riddled with injury risks and health concerns. Although the Houston Texans lost their top offensive weapon this summer when they shipped DeAndre Hop...

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]]> 69604 Who has the hottest seat in the Houston Texans organization this year? https://houstonnewmedia.org/who-has-the-hottest-seat-in-the-houston-texans-organization-this-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-has-the-hottest-seat-in-the-houston-texans-organization-this-year Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:13:13 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81470 There are actually quite a few candidates for the hottest seat ‘award’ in the Houston Texans clubhouse this coming season. Who has the hottest seat in the Houston Texans organization this year? According to ESPN, that dubious title belongs ...

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]]> 69516 Houston Texans just 16th in ESPN’s final ‘preseason’ power rankings https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-just-16th-in-espns-final-preseason-power-rankings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-just-16th-in-espns-final-preseason-power-rankings Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:38:09 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81464 ESPN’s ‘power panel’ didn’t elect to give the Houston Texans much love in their latest rankings heading into the 2020 season. Is it time for Houston Texans fans to start tempering their expectations? For a team that has finished...

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]]> 69418 Deshaun Watson is Texans’ best chance at rewriting history https://houstonnewmedia.org/deshaun-watson-is-texans-best-chance-at-rewriting-history/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=deshaun-watson-is-texans-best-chance-at-rewriting-history Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:29:06 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81459 The Houston Texans have two major hurdles left to overcome as a franchise, and Deshaun Watson is the key to overcoming both of them. Right now, the Houston Texans have time on their side. As the youngest franchise in the NFL (they played their first se...

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]]> 69310 Play of DE Charles Omenihu looms large for Houston Texans in 2020 https://houstonnewmedia.org/play-of-de-charles-omenihu-looms-large-for-houston-texans-in-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=play-of-de-charles-omenihu-looms-large-for-houston-texans-in-2020 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:00:34 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81451 Superstar J.J. Watt rightfully gets most of the attention on the Houston Texans, but don’t overlook the importance of defensive end Charles Omenihu in 2020. It’s no secret: the Houston Texans need someone other than J.J. Watt to step u...

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]]> 69282 Texans: Look for sharp drop in sacks allowed on offense in 2020 https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-look-for-sharp-drop-in-sacks-allowed-on-offense-in-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-look-for-sharp-drop-in-sacks-allowed-on-offense-in-2020 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:00:02 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81447 The Houston Texans are primed to rebound when it comes to their pass protection in 2020 — thanks largely to their pair of starting tackles. Despite an impressive 10-6 record and a run to the AFC Divisional Round of the 2019 NFL Playoffs, the Hous...

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]]> 69008 Houston Texans enrich strong special teams unit with Daren Bates addition https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-enrich-strong-special-teams-unit-with-daren-bates-addition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-enrich-strong-special-teams-unit-with-daren-bates-addition Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:03:42 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81443 The Houston Texans had a very favorable special teams ranking in 2019 — and they took steps to improve it further by adding Daren Bates. Any way you slice it, the Houston Texans did exceedingly well in their special teams play last season. Lineup...

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]]> 68931 Houston Texans: Kenny Stills trade talks need to be stopped https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-kenny-stills-trade-talks-need-to-be-stopped/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-kenny-stills-trade-talks-need-to-be-stopped Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:11:39 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81436 Houston Texans receiver Kenny Stills continues to have his name mentioned in trade talks — and for no good reason, really. For whatever reason, the buzz around Kenny Stills as a member of the Houston Texans continues to feel somewhat misplaced in...

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]]> 68933 Texans: Earl Thomas release from Ravens benefits Houston offense https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-earl-thomas-release-from-ravens-benefits-houston-offense/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-earl-thomas-release-from-ravens-benefits-houston-offense Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:32:57 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81426 The Houston Texans offense should greatly benefit from the Baltimore Ravens — their Week 2 opponent — releasing Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas. According to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, the Baltimore Ravens have released seven-time Pro Bowler...

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]]> 68935 Texans: Will Fuller hoping small adjustments create big dividends https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-will-fuller-hoping-small-adjustments-create-big-dividends/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-will-fuller-hoping-small-adjustments-create-big-dividends Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:01:01 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81337 Oft-injured Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller spoke to the media and sounded confident he’d make it through this season healthy. Here’s hoping that all the work Houston Texans wideout Will Fuller put into his body this offseason is a...

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]]> 66508 Houston Texans have one of the best tight end groups in the NFL https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-have-one-of-the-best-tight-end-groups-in-the-nfl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-have-one-of-the-best-tight-end-groups-in-the-nfl Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:27:26 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81316 The Houston Texans enter the 2020 season knowing that tight end is a major area of strength for the team on their roster. Football Outsiders ranked the top-48 tight ends in the NFL last season based off a variety of statistics and factors. Of 32 teams ...

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]]> 65584 Houston Texans: Tough 2020 schedule includes brutal first four weeks https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-tough-2020-schedule-includes-brutal-first-four-weeks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-tough-2020-schedule-includes-brutal-first-four-weeks Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:34:11 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81305 The Houston Texans weren’t done any favors by the NFL’s schedule-makers in 2020, and their opening four-week slate might be the toughest in the league. The Houston Texans and the Arizona Cardinals find themselves unexpectedly linked in two ...

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]]> 65543 Texans receive no love from Bleacher Report in 2020 season projection https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-receive-no-love-from-bleacher-report-in-2020-season-projection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-receive-no-love-from-bleacher-report-in-2020-season-projection Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:55:35 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81289 Bleacher Report’s latest win/loss projections for all 32 NFL teams has the Houston Texans finishing at just 8-8 for third-place in their division. If the most recent forecasts for all 32 NFL teams from Bleacher Report are to be believed, the Hous...

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]]> 65047 J.J. Watt: Texans using playoff loss to Chiefs as fuel for 2020 fire https://houstonnewmedia.org/j-j-watt-texans-using-playoff-loss-to-chiefs-as-fuel-for-2020-fire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=j-j-watt-texans-using-playoff-loss-to-chiefs-as-fuel-for-2020-fire Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:28:37 +0000 https://torotimes.com/?p=81283 The Houston Texans aren’t ignoring last season’s epic postseason collapse against the Kansas City Chiefs — they’re actually drawing inspiration from it. When it comes to the NFL, sometimes coaches, players, and teams choose to h...

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