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Check out Cushing's Blog if you have time, he has some interesting tidbits in his two posts so far.

On living in Houston: "The people of Houston have been great to me and I’m falling in love with the state of Texas."

On Playing with DeMeco:"It’s going to be awesome to play next to an All-Pro like DeMeco Ryans and be able to learn from him."

and

"DeMeco Ryans has been a big influence on me. He’s already been a big help. He’s a great pro and somebody I can look up to."

What he's been up to:"It’s boring to hear this, but mostly I’m just staying in my room, learning our schemes and trying to get up to speed as fast as I can.  I’m trying to use every waking minute on and off the field to be well prepared for our first game."

He may not be Tim's all time favorite draft pick, but the guy is saying all the right things and seems to be working hard.

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcsouth/0-8-104/Texans-add-size-to-interior-with-Cody.html

John Clayton reports the Texans sign Detroit free agent DT Shaun Cody. I guess this pretty much eliminates any chances we draft a DT on the first day. I think Cody could really push Travis Johnson for a starting spot. This also makes me wonder about Frank Okam's progress, but we probablly shouldn't read to much into it.

Did anybody else see this in McClains chat from yestreday?

[Comment From Benard]
What type of contract ext do u see DeMeco getting?

Whats the deal with DeMeco and Dunta turning down these extensions? It just makes me think they want out of Houston. Hopefully we can go on a playoff run and they'll change their minds. Thoughts BRB ?

I first saw this story on Mike and Mike this morning. OTL is reporting a CBA violation by the Texans related to Contact Drills being required during OTA's. Stevenson blames these drills for his season ending injury and possibly ending his career. Former Texans, Jordan Black and Fred Weary have also signed a affidavit supporting Stevensons claims.

Personally I think this probably happens with every team in the league. I have no idea why they would single us out. I can understand the guy is upset, given that his career may be over, but at the same time I can't help but think "grow a pair".

What do you all think?

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/otl/news/story?id=3885900

 Matt Cassel is blowing up in New England and It's his contract year. The guy sat behind Leinart at USC and is proving he can handle the NFL better than Matt. I'm sure you've noticed but our Houston Texans could use a decent QB. So what do you think BRB? Should we pursue Cassel? I'm all for it. I've seen enough of Schaub. He can't stay healthy, he gets rattled easily,etc. This is a situation where Bob McNair should step in and order Smithiak to make a move.

Cassel Contract via Dead Spin