Texans Sign Aaron Glenn
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Jul 27, 2010 7:47 PM CDT
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Free agent CB Aaron Glenn will announce his retirement after signing a one-day contract with the Texans.
The 15-year veteran hasn't been more than a bit player since 2006. Glenn, a three-time Pro Bowler, spent the better part of his career with the Jets, but he's chosen to retire with his hometown team instead. He finishes his career with 41 interceptions and six TDs in 205 games.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter. Related: Jets
I'm glad to hear this. Glenn was at one of my basketball games this past year, because I was playing his son!
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A little odd considering...
he hasn’t played a game in two years, but kudos to Aaron Glenn for being the first “one day contract and retiree” in franchise history.
"Lord, beer me strength."
im sure pitts
and Kris Brown will end up doing the same…
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Jul 27, 2010 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure Brown deserves it.
Especially after this year.
"You got to believe in yourself. Hell, I believe I'm the best-looking guy in the world and I might be right."- Charles Barkley
by bone31crusher on Jul 28, 2010 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions
no question that he does
its easy to look at the bad but there were years upon years where the only chance of scoring we had was to get ourselves in field goal range.
Winning season... Check. Higher expectation bar... big Check.
by BattleRedHusker on Jul 28, 2010 6:14 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Rec'd
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter | SB Nation Houston | Battle Red Blog
by riversmccown on Jul 28, 2010 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Let's not get ahead of ourselves
Brown was mediocre for 5 years, great for 3, and horrible for 1.
by krkenney on Jul 28, 2010 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
There is nothing wrong with being a mediocre kicker though.
Steady beats crappy any day.
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter | SB Nation Houston | Battle Red Blog
by riversmccown on Jul 28, 2010 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
That's ridicolous
He may have had a terrible year last year, but he’s been from the beginning and was one of the few bright spots on the team.
"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair
Gary Walker....
Seth Payne….Jamie Sharper…..Kailee Wong…..Marcus Coleman…..etc……a bunch of those guys retired.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Block out the offense....
the defense wasn’t too bad. Woulda looked better with Julius Peppers at 3-4 OLB though….
"Lord, beer me strength."
Thanks for that...
::kills self::
Just your average, run of the mill hardcore casual Texans fan.
by Autra on Jul 28, 2010 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Didn't he actually sign with someone else?
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
Yes Carolina I think, but didn't make the roster
Read an article about him recently and he is still working out hoping for another chance in the league. I hope something good happens for him, he had such a sudden and tragically unfortunate ending to a seemingly star studded career.
It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are due to get to the big dance...Go Texans!!!!!
by oiler-texan diehard on Jul 30, 2010 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
the Carolina thing was last year, Jacsonville in 2008, but no games played.
It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are due to get to the big dance...Go Texans!!!!!
by oiler-texan diehard on Jul 30, 2010 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks...thought it was Jacksonville after us, but wasn't certain
And I fully second the sentiment wishing Barbaro well in whatever his future endeavors may be.
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
He's in the UFL now
Florida Tuskers with other Texans such as….Milford Brown and Seth Wand.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Other exTexans in the UFL
DeMarcus Faggins, Ahman Green, Jeb Putzier, Brandon Frye (Omaha Nighthawks)
Chris Palmer [Head Coach], Dave Ragone [QBs Coach], Jerome Mathis (Hartford Colonials….where DT Vince Oghobaase is for those wanting to keep an eye on him)
"Lord, beer me strength."
by TexansDC on Jul 30, 2010 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nice info TDC - Thanks
The UFL had completely slipped off my radar. One of the “benefits” of the aging process.
It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are due to get to the big dance...Go Texans!!!!!
by oiler-texan diehard on Jul 30, 2010 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Not a problem...
it just took a drink to get through seeing all those former “cornerstone” linemen on UFL rosters.
"Lord, beer me strength."
We've come a long way since the days when guys like Seth Wand
were counted on to be our foundation. What a bust he was.
It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are due to get to the big dance...Go Texans!!!!!
by oiler-texan diehard on Jul 31, 2010 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
AG was a great guy.
glad he decided to sign and retire… if you recall, after leaving us he joined the cowgurls. glad to bring him back into the fold.
"don't taze me bro!!!!!!!!!!"
http://www.twitter.com/doobieman21
Seems wierd...
but OK. I always thought it was stupid when the Texans got rid of him. He proved me right when he went and made plays in Dallas the next year.
first player jersey I got
Was Glenn’s. He was possibly the most enjoyable player to watch for me during the first years. This news makes me very happy.
Thanks Aaron, for everything!!
by mckraut on Jul 28, 2010 4:28 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
A Bit of Aaron Glenn History
A little miscellaneous History on a Great Guy; I remember playing PeeWee Football with the dude in Humble…He was just like Barry Sanders, Quiet Demeanor and one hell of a running back…dude was awesome… and then playing against him when he was at Teague & Nimitz…dude continued to be unbelievable. And I am sure most of you remember (whether you are an A&M fan or not) that he was a prolific punt returner as well(See Below)…Congratulations to Aaron Glenn on a great professional career
Courtesy of A&M Website
AARON GLENN – DE (1993)
• Glenn was a consensus All-American as a senior in 1993 and was the runner-up for the Thorpe Award. He was named co-special teams player of the year with teammate Leeland McElroy by Sports Illustrated and was the consensus SWC defensive player of the year. Glenn also led the nation in punt returns, averaging a school-record 19.9 yards per return with two touchdowns. As a senior, he broke up 13 passes and had three interceptions. As a junior, he broke up an SWC record 20 passes. Glenn was a first round draft choice by the New York Jets in 1994.
by Hangbok on Jul 28, 2010 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Glenn History
Played in that same PeeWee system HAPWFL Vikings he Aaron played for the Saints. Really glad to hear this news about an old friend. Really great person, and just and all around guy great job Texans you got this one right….
Do you remember
Charlie Emerson? I was really good friends with him before he moved away, he played with the vikings during that time (82~84). I remember PeeWee being so much fun. The first year I played we were off of 1st street and the next year we moved over next to the Prison/Dump…We made the Taxpayers pay for our new stadium and we demanded higher salaries! oh wait that was another league
Anyhu…That is quite cool that Aaron made it…Good Stuff
That figures...
Only the A&M website would call Glenn a DE instead of a DB.
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
A little more A.Glenn Nostalgia
Besides beating the Cowboys the first game of the regular season in 2002 (FUCK YEAH)…this was my second fondest memory in the Houston Texans Inaugural season
Something we all wish we could have done…Almost single handly winning a NFL Game
December 08, 2002 @ The Steelers
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=221208023
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2002120808/2002/REG14/texans@steelers#tab:analyze
by Hangbok on Jul 28, 2010 11:37 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Whoop!
I know that’ll irk all the Texas fans here, but that’s all I have to say. Aaron Glenn was a great football player—for the Aggies and the Texans. He’s one of my favorite players in franchise history.
SO...........
What Jersey will David Carr be wearing when he retires? Better yet would the Texans sign him to a 1 day contract?
Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Jul 29, 2010 8:41 PM CDT reply actions
The Toro outfit.
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter | SB Nation Houston | Battle Red Blog
by riversmccown on Jul 29, 2010 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
a ny giants
cheerleader outfit.
"Your mother is a hamster and your father smells of elderberries! Now Go away or I shall taunt you a second time!"
Go Texans!
He's going to be a hand model after he retires from football
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
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