NFL roundup: Texans’ QBs shine in win over Saints

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9 years ago

August 30, 2015

The Houston Texans’ top two quarterbacks, Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett, rebounded from poor showings last week to lead the team to 27-13 win over the New Orleans Saints in preseason action on Sunday.

Hoyer, who was named the starter for the regular season this week, completed 7 of 11 passes for 82 yards while leading the Texans to 10 points on his first two drives.

Mallett completed 9 of 17 passes for 77 yards and a touchdown.

The Saints, who played their offensive stars for just the opening series, were led by quarterback Luke McCown’s 8 of 17 for 117 yards.

New Orleans’ No. 1 quarterback Drew Brees led the Saints 75 yards for a field goal in his lone series on the field.

Buccaneers admit mistake, boot Aguayo

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

In the NFL, it’s always better to admit a mistake than to compound it. For the Buccaneers, the decision to burn a 2016 second-round pick on kicker Robert Aguayo has proven to be a mistake. The Buccaneers made the definitive admission of their error on Saturday, cutting Aguayo. He exits with $428,000 in fully-guaranteed salary [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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Did Bucs put too much pressure on Aguayo?

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

After the Buccaneers surprised everyone by taking a kicker with the 59th overall pick in the draft, G.M. Jason Licht explained the move by heaping superlatives on the player. “I was very excited along with my staff and coaches about Roberto for a very long time,” Licht told PFT Live in May 2016. “It’s not [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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Broncos holding their breath on Derek Wolfe

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

Only two days after losing Billy Winn for the year with a torn ACL, the Broncos are now sweating out another potentially serious injury along the defensive line. Via multiple reports, Broncos defensive lineman Derek Wolfe was carted off the field during practice on Saturday. It’s being described as a right ankle injury by coach [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk