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In the absence of real Texans news of any kind, let's all reflect upon what could have been in Miami last night.

The Chiefs host the Texans in raucous Arrowhead Stadium. Will quarterback guru Andy Reid continue the revitalization of Alex Smith's career? Not if the Texans have anything to say about it.

What more could you ask for than this Chad Johnson courtroom appearance on video? The man blew an already agreed-upon plea deal by slapping his attorney's butt while the judge was talking.

After running a three-week gauntlet, the Houston Texans begin the "easy" part of the schedule, starting off with the St. Louis Rams in Reliant Stadium. Come get a look at Jeff Fisher's new team.

Tim Dobbins was just working on his house, all right? Now that OTAs are finally over, it's time to give the guy a break and focus on making sure this Bum Phillips opera actually happens.

In today's Newswire, find out why Dobbins is too cool for voluntary workouts, what Tony Romo's back has in common with The Bob's, and which teams are dumb enough to take a chance on JaMarcus rather than VY.

NFL great 'Deacon' Jones has passed away. Discuss that and more in today's edition of the Newswire.

You know the offseason grind is in full force when a discussion of J.J. Watt's Nikes is more interesting than anything else. But that's the opinion of a guy who didn't get to go to #FPSF.

Take another trip through memory lane as we determine the Houston Texans best possible drafted team. It's a short list of available players. There will be blood.

Brown cracks the top 50 in 2013, Freeney calls shenanigans on this edition of the Newswire.