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Houston Texans News: June 10, 2016

Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Friday, June 10, 2016.

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Houston Texans news

Dream Super Bowl LI: Cardinals vs. Steelers? Panthers vs. Texans? - NFL.com
Bruce Arians coached under -- and was essentially fired by -- Mike Tomlin. Wouldn't it be fun to see Cardinals-Steelers for the Lombardi Trophy? Our analysts offer dream Super Bowl LI clashes.

NFL insider says Texans' Brock Osweiler on low end of QB spectrum - Houston Chronicle
The Texans and some of their fans may feel the franchise might've solved its long-running quarterback problem with the addition of Brock Osweiler.

Houston Texans' Bill O'Brien among coaches with least job security? - Houston Texans Blog- ESPN
Is Bill O'Brien on the hot seat heading toward the 2016 season? One analyst thinks so, but the Texans coach has shown signs of progress, too.

Devon Still gets help from J.J. Watt in effort to make Houston Texans - AFC South- ESPN
Leah Still and Texans star J.J. Watt became fast friends at an awards show, and now dad Devon has Watt's help as he tries to latch on with the Texans.

Texans' Will Fuller, Braxton Miller proving to be quick studies - Houston Chronicle
The intricacies of pro football involve a deep learning curve for rookies, picking up the nuances of complex schemes in comparison to the playbooks they mastered playing at the collegiate level.

Texans rookie Richard Leonard tears hamstring, has surgery - Houston Chronicle
Texans rookie cornerback Richard Leonard suffered a torn hamstring and had surgery Thursday to repair the damage, according to sources not authorized to speak publicly.

Around the League

The Jets are making a smart decision not to give in to Ryan Fitzpatrick - SBNation.com
They hold all the leverage in this negotiation.

3 rookie QBs aren't dealing with the usual 1st-round expectations in 2016 - SBNation.com
Goff, Wentz and Lynch weren't national superstars in college and that will benefit them early in their NFL careers.

You're going to flip for the NFL's new coin toss rule! - SBNation.com
A new rule says that the coin flip must actually include a flip. You are welcome, Aaron Rodgers.

Von Miller could sit out the 2016 season if he doesn't get a deal he likes - SBNation.com
Miller reportedly turned down an offer worth more than $114 million over six years because the guaranteed money was a long way from what other top defensive players have received. And he's prepared to skip the season.

Cam Newton says he won't Dab in 2016 - SBNation.com
You shouldn't either.

Houston & Collegiate Sports

2016 MLB Draft: Houston Astros select Forrest Whitley with No. 17 pick - The Crawfish Boxes
The Astros only had to go to San Antonio to find the No. 17 pick.

2016 MLB Draft: Houston Astros select Ronnie Dawson with No. 61 pick - The Crawfish Boxes
Astros head to the big ten with their second pick of the 2016 Draft.

2016 MLB Draft: Astros Day One Summary - The Crawfish Boxes
The Astros have gone after some raw talent on the first day and could be a signal of comfort in the depth of the system.

Daryl Morey talks Dwight Howard's future with the Rockets - The Dream Shake
Dwight Howard and Mike D'Antoni will be fine together according to data. Forget all that stuff that happened in Los Angeles.

Reports: Former Texas C Jake Raulerson denied admission to UCLA - Burnt Orange Nation
There had been some talk that Raulerson was considering a return to the Longhorns.

Texas Tech Uniform Tournament Results - Viva The Matadors
The fans have spoken, and here's what they think...

TCU Baseball Rolling With Jared Janczak in Game 1 - Frogs O' War
TCU baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle revealed Thursday that redshirt freshman pitcher Jared Janczak will take the mound for the Frogs in game one of the Super Regional against Texas A&M. TCU will...

Baylor QB Seth Russell announces full health clearance - Our Daily Bears
View the FanShot on SB Nation.

Munch Madness Round 2: International House of Internet Contests - Good Bull Hunting
It’s time to round out the Sweet 16 of Munch Madness.

Recruiting Update: LSU June Camp Visitors - And The Valley Shook
The first gathering since the Bayou Picnic brings in a lot of marquee names.

Ranking 23 great college football rivalries by how hard they are to predict - SBNation.com
For some rivalries, you really can throw out the record books.

Five thoughts on the USMNT's blowout of Costa Rica - Dynamo Theory
Some thoughts on the US's win over Costa Rica.