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A look at how Houston's new starting inside linebackers are being used in Wade Phillips' scheme

Matt Schaub organizes and leads another Texans mini-camp, with the help of DeMeco Ryans; here are some notes about what's going on in said mini-camp.

The Phillips Legacy: Houston’s Déjà Vu. Step into my way-back machine and see just how much 2011 is like 1974 for Houston's pro football team.

Texans Secondary: The Great Unknowns. Wandering through the knowns and unknowns of the secondary armed only with Rumsfeldian logic and Wade's Axioms of Texans Truth.

All that freaking out about Mario Williams moving to OLB in the new Wade Phillips scheme? Reggie Herring--you know, the Texans linebackers coach--thinks everyone should chill.

Wade Phillips can make anyone better, but that doesn't mean he should settle for just anyone at nose tackle.

Deep in the bowels of Indianapolis, a quarterback and his coach have a secret rendezvous after the 2011 NFL draft in their undisclosed bunker...

Who should Wade Phillips pick as the Texans next nose tackle? An analysis of their strengths and weaknesses with a couple of jokes thrown in.

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Elephant. What is Wade cooking up in his laboratory and which ingredient is Mario?