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Yet we were not informed of this event until John McClain tweeted about it just now. There's a communication breakdown between Rick Smith and I, it would appear.

This would seem to put the starting gig at right tackle wide open, if it wasn't already. Who will step up and claim the job?

Now we're talking.

The Texans and Patriots are both looking relatively healthy ahead of their Sunday afternoon matchup in Foxborough. Yes, this includes Garrett Graham, thankfully.

If Ruud goes down, I hear you're in line to start at ILB.

Brandon Harris in the slot again?

Let's hope this isn't a disaster.

The Texans' secondary grows thinner.

It took forever for the injury bug to hit full force, but boy did it hit.

The Bulls will be parading with one less Bull for the next month or so as Brooks Reed's groin will keep him sidelined.