2015 Hard Knocks Thread - Houston Texans - 5 Spartans

[Guest]

I've never watched this show but am interested this year because of the heavy Spartan presence. Any
veteran viewers out there that can fill me in on what to expect?

EAST LANSING — Michigan State football fans will have some rare insight into several of the Spartans' former players via the Houston Texans having been selected for HBO's 'Hard Knocks" series.

Michigan State has more of its former players on Houston's roster than any other NFL team, with quarterback Brian Hoyer, linebacker Max Bullough, receivers Keshawn Martin and Keith Mumphery and safety Kurtis Drummond.

The "Hard Knocks" series is a reality sports documentary show produced by NFL Films, and the upcoming season will mark its 10th.

5 former Michigan State players on Houston Texans roster, with HBO's 'Hard Knocks' on deck

[DWags]

Nice

[WhiteBoyHatcher]

It's a good show. Usually they concentrate on 3-4 sagas and follow them. With Houston one will probably be the QB competition between Hoyer and Mallett. Another is usually around a UDFA/late round pick who is a long shot to make the team. And then who knows. Maybe Andre Johnson or something. Didn't he ask for a trade?

[Ass Dan]

It's a good show. Usually they concentrate on 3-4 sagas and follow them. With Houston one will probably be the QB competition between Hoyer and Mallett. Another is usually around a UDFA/late round pick who is a long shot to make the team. And then who knows. Maybe Andre Johnson or something. Didn't he ask for a trade?

Andre Johnson is an Indianapolis colt

[SpartanInNH]

It's a good show. Usually they concentrate on 3-4 sagas and follow them. With Houston one will probably be the QB competition between Hoyer and Mallett. Another is usually around a UDFA/late round pick who is a long shot to make the team. And then who knows. Maybe Andre Johnson or something. Didn't he ask for a trade?

Andre Johnson is an Indianapolis colt

So, Keith Mumphrey's ascension to the #1 WR spot, you're saying.  Good.  Good.

Edit -- okay, chuckleheads, here's why I said that:  

Mumphery, a fifth-round NFL draft pick, impressed on the Texans first day, according to a report from Texans' analyst John Harris.

"The day rookie WR Keith Mumphrey was drafted, I noted how good he'd be for the special teams units but if he's not careful he's going to inject himself right into the WR competition,'' Harris penned. "That guy caught a ton of passes throughout the day and even got some kudos from Brian Hoyer during the QB's media session after the OTA.

"He's a rookie. He's not perfect. He dropped a pass or two. But, that guy is making a big impression right away with the staff and veterans.''

[Other Teams Pursuing That]

No bullough?

[Ass Dan]

No bullough?

OP has him listed as one of the five on the team

[Other Teams Pursuing That]

No bullough?

OP has him listed as one of the five on the team

Doh

[WhiteBoyHatcher]

Started watching just now. 

Bill O'Brien is kind of a bad ass. 

Mumphrey got called out in the first meeting for not knowing a teammates name. 

I hear Hoyer is featured pretty prominently but haven't gotten there yet. 

HBOGo Baby!

[WhiteBoyHatcher]

I want to bone Kevin Johnson's sister.

[WhiteBoyHatcher]

Cushing kind of is a psycho. They're denying reality.

[Guest]

I want to bone Kevin Johnson's sister.

Are you waiting for Nigel to do a poll on it?

[WhiteBoyHatcher]

I was just hoping other people might be watching. Her name is Hillary Johnson and she is a cheerleader for the Ravens. 

[Rocinante]

Got damn.

[SpartanInNH]

Any Keshawn?

[StylesGShmooth]

Any Keshawn?

They showed him cataching a pass in the last game right before they fucked up the two minute drill, but nothing other than that. Haven't seen Bullough or Drummond at all.

[SpartanInNH]

Any Keshawn?

They showed him catching a pass in the last game right before they fucked up the two minute drill, but nothing other than that. Haven't seen Bullough or Drummond at all.

Welp. It's something. Hang in there, Keshawn.

[Guest]

Mallett being a whiny bitch?

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 12m12 minutes ago
Ryan Mallett not at Texans practice, and they’re not saying why http://wp.me/p14QSB-9PPU

[SpartanInNH]

Mallett being a whiny bitch?

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 12m12 minutes ago
Ryan Mallett not at Texans practice, and they’re not saying why http://wp.me/p14QSB-9PPU

playgroundlgnd says:
Aug 27, 2015 1:15 PM

Brian Hoyer is back at it again. Peter King just released the story a few weeks ago how Brian created an awful environment in the Browns QB room alienating Manziel.

There were also rumours that people in Brian camp were the ones leaking info on Johnnys issues.

There’s not a doubt in my mind this has something to do with Mallet and Hoyer.

I warned the Texans fans about how Brian is in the locker room, and how he throws teammates under the bus during pressers.

Conspiracy

Typical fuckin' scummer.

[NigelUno]

Mallett being a whiny bitch?

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk  12m12 minutes ago  
Ryan Mallett not at Texans practice, and they’re not saying why http://wp.me/p14QSB-9PPU

playgroundlgnd says:
Aug 27, 2015 1:15 PM

Brian Hoyer is back at it again. Peter King just released the story a few weeks ago how Brian created an awful environment in the Browns QB room alienating Manziel.

There were also rumours that people in Brian camp were the ones leaking info on Johnnys issues.

There’s not a doubt in my mind this has something to do with Mallet and Hoyer.

I warned the Texans fans about how Brian is in the locker room, and how he throws teammates under the bus during pressers.

Conspiracy

Typical fuckin' scummer.  

I heard this morning Mallett was "seething".  So, the story is he overslept?  OK...

[NigelUno]

Cushing kind of is a psycho. They're denying reality.

Seems like his act would wear out after awhile.

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