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      David Anderson chats with The Scores Report

      July 16, 2010 /
      HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 23: Wide receiver David Anderson #89 of the Houston Texans avoids a tackle by safety Kevin Kaesviharn #26 of the Tennessee Titans in the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium on November 23, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

      Do a YouTube search of Texans’ receiver David Anderson and what usually pops up first is his imitation of Conan O’Brien’s “String Dance” following a touchdown against the Bengals in 2009.

      That’s usually not something a player wants to be known for, but after chatting with him while he was on break from football at Manhattan Beach, we get the impression that David doesn’t mind.

      During our 15-minute chat, Anderson was kind enough to fill us in on what to expect this year out of the Texans, including what players he believes are in store for breakout campaigns. We also shared a few laughs after he found out that a fantasy publication ranked him No. 125 out of 125 receivers for the 2010 season and what transpired immediately before he called us, when he and his mother had to go to the pound after their dog ran away. (He was amused, although she wasn’t.)

      For more on David, check out his Twitter page, whiteout89.

      The Scores Report: Hi, this is Anthony.

      David Anderson: Hey, this is David Anderson calling in.

      TSR: Hey David, how are you, man?

      DA: I’m good. I’m sorry, man – my mom lost her dog and we had to go to the pound.

      TSR: Oh, no! Is everything all right? Did you find her dog?

      DA: Yeah, it’s not the most gracious place to be – the dog pound.

      TSR: I bet. How long did it take you to come up with that excuse for being late for our interview?

      DA: No, no! We just found it – it’s my mom’s golden retriever, Houston. Now I’m all set – I promise!

      TSR: (Laughs) I’m just giving you a hard time!

      DA: (Laughs)

      TSR: How has the offseason been?

      DA: It’s going, It’s going. This is my last trip – I’m at Manhattan Beach right now. It’s kind of like my favorite beach, so I’m out here for about a week to workout and train and then it’s back to Houston.

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      Top 10 active NFL passer rating leaders

      May 8, 2010 /

      The NFL draft is over and free agency is kind of in a lull. Mini-camps and stories about letting Pacman back into the league, JaMarcus Russell being released, or what counseling Big Ben is attending just don’t help the football jones we all have. So that’s why we’re back with a few Top 10 lists to ponder. This one for the active NFL passer ratings is good because it’s a solid indicator of who you might think about drafting for your fantasy team come August or September. And hey, we’re just a few months away!

      1. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers (97.2)—Rodgers really emerged last season with 103.2 rating, especially once his line decided to keep him upright. He and the two guys immediately below him should win at least one ring in their careers solely because of their own talent.

      2. Phillip Rivers, San Diego Chargers (95.8)—Rivers has topped 104 in QB rating the last two seasons. If you told me I could have one quarterback to win one game, I’m not sure this isn’t the guy I’d take. In fact, he IS the guy I’d take.

      3. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys (95.6)—Romo cut down his interceptions drastically in 2009, but the pundits and fans in Dallas still couldn’t lay off the guy. I’m telling you, they don’t know how good they have it with Romo at QB. As a Giants fan, this is one guy I cringe when facing.

      4. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts (95.2)—Always solid, but Manning needed a freakish 121.1 rating in 2004 and two more seasons after that over 100 to make up for some really bad years early in his career. Still, he’s Peyton Freaking Manning.

      5. Tom Brady, New England Patriots (93.3)—Speaking of freakish, Brady’s 117.2 in 2007 kicked him up a few spots here. You know, maybe this is the guy I want in a must-win game, but then again, he’s shown to be slightly damaged goods since the 2008 opener.

      6. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints (91.9)—Brees finally won that elusive ring in 2009, and he also led the NFL with a 109.6 QB rating as well as a ridiculous 70.6 completion percentage. Yeah, I’d say he earned that ring.

      7. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers (91.7)—A great quarterback that sadly has so much baggage, he has the Steelers and their fans wondering if he’s worth it. The two Super Bowl wins surely don’t hurt, but has Ben peaked?

      8. Matt Schaub, Houston Texans (91.3)—Finally healthy a full season, this guy was fantasy gold in 2009. Look for his QB rating number to continue climbing—well, assuming he still has Andre Johnson to throw to.

      9. Chad Pennington, Miami Dolphins (90.1)—He hasn’t quite matched his 104.2 mark in 2002, but Pennington was always an underrated QB. And kind of still is. I mean, this guy is still a backup? I can think of at least three teams he’d be starting for.

      10. Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals (87.9)—He hasn’t reached 90 in QB rating since 2006, but it’s not often you hear anyone say a bad thing about Mr. Palmer.

      Notable omissions: Not on this list are Donovan McNabb, Brett Favre, Eli Manning and Matt Hasselbeck. Okay, really, just the first two are surprising, but then again, maybe not so surprising.

      Source: Pro Football Reference

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      Owen Daniels chats with The Scores Report

      April 30, 2010 /

      Not a lot of players have made a position change look as seamless as Houston Texans’ tight end Owen Daniels, who started off his football career as a quarterback at Naperville Central High School in Illinois and at the University of Wisconsin. But after switching to tight end for the final two years at Wisconsin in order to see more playing time, Daniels has developed into one of Matt Schaub’s most reliable targets. (He also has a Pro Bowl appearance under his belt as well.)

      Owen was kind enough to chat with us recently about a host of topics, including what it’s like to play alongside the dynamic Andre Johnson, what he believes the Texans must do to get over the hump and which NFL safeties are the hardest to shake down in coverage. He also spoke about how the uncapped year has affected his contract status and how he hopes to remain in Houston long-term.

      For more on Owen including updates on the Texans’ offseason, check out his official Twitter page.

      The Scores Report: Hi, this is Anthony.

      Owen Daniels: Hey, this is Owen Daniels.

      TSR: Hey, Owen! It’s great to talk to you – thanks for calling in.

      OD: Sure, no problem.

      TSR: You’re a Naperville Central grad, right?

      OD: Yeah.

      TSR: I went to Neuqua Valley and graduated around the same time as you. I remember you tearing it up for Central.

      OD: I appreciate it. We never played you guys in football for whatever reason; they didn’t start playing each other until after I was gone.

      TSR: I remember we played you guys a couple times in baseball, but never football.

      OD: Yeah, we definitely didn’t play you guys in football.

      TSR: Did you watch the draft?

      OD: I saw a little bit of it, but I was out of town because my brother goes to Princeton and I was at his spring game. So I didn’t see much of it, but I kept track of our draft picks and stuff like that.

      TSR: How did you think the Texans drafted?

      OD: I think we addressed some needs by getting a couple of cornerbacks and another running back. Let’s see, what else did we get…we got a linebacker and another tight end from Wisconsin, which is kind of funny.

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      Colts sink Texans’ playoff hopes

      November 29, 2009 /

      Stick a fork in the Texans – they’re done.

      In a tale of two halves, the Colts beat the Texans 35-27 on Sunday to stay undefeated and drop Houston to 5-6 on the season. In order to secure victory, Indianapolis had to erase first half deficits of 17-0 and 20-7.

      In the first half, Matt Schaub had ample time to throw and the defense harassed Peyton Manning into two key interceptions. But in the second half, Manning picked them apart using the no huddle and Houston started to assume its fate. The Texans have had issues finishing off opponents all season and it was once again evident today.

      The Texans had a golden opportunity to prove that they can take the next step and get the Indianapolis Colts monkey off their back and both slipped through their fingers. Once again, Houston is on the cusp of making the postseason and once again, they probably won’t be playing past the first weekend in January.

      It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what the Texans are missing (outside of a reliable kicker that is). Their young defense has shown flashes of massive potential, but they struggle producing in crunch time. Whether it’s coaching or the need for another playmaker on that side of the ball, it’s apparent that the Texans are missing one final component.

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      Kris Brown blows another chance for Texans

      November 24, 2009 /

      For the second week in a row, Texans’ kicker Kris Brown blew an opportunity for his team to tie a game and force overtime. This time, Browns’ miss came in a 20-17 loss to the Titans on Monday night.

      Brown missed a 49-yard field goal with six seconds remaining, which would have tied the game and forced overtime. Granted, a 49-yard attempt is no chip shot but he also missed a 49-yarder early in the second half that could have given Houston the lead, not to mention he blew a 42-yarder last week against the Colts as time expired that could have forced overtime.

      Again, 49 and 42-yarders are no gimmies. But Matt Schaub and the offense put their team in position to at least force overtime the last two games and their kicker couldn’t convert. One could make the argument that Schaub and the offense should have done more before that point, but the bottom line is that Brown needs to be more clutch if Houston wants to reach the next level.

      As for the Titans, they’ve now won four in a row since Jeff Fisher made the switch from Kerry Collins to Vince Young. VY was once again far from explosive as a passer, but he kept drives alive with his legs (11 carries, 73 yards) and also did a fantastic job of getting the hell out of the way of Chris Johnson, who rushed for 151 yards on 29 carries.

      Tennessee’s defense also did a great job bottling up Steve Slaton and Houston’s running game, limiting the Texans to just 57 yards on the ground. The Titans also pressured Schaub throughout the night and forced him into some inaccurate throws.

      Tennessee held the Texans to only a field goal in the second half after allowing 14 points in the first two quarters. It was a complete effort from the Titans, who have damn near erased their 0-6 start.

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