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2006 Houston Texans Season
The 2006 Houston Texans season was the franchise's 5th season in the National Football League and the 1st under head coach Gary Kubiak. The team improved on their 2–14 record in 2005 and finished 6-10, a four-game improvement over their previous season. Offseason On January 2, 2006, the day after the last game of the 2005 season, head coach Dom Capers and most of the coaching staff was fired by owner Bob McNair. General Manager Charley Casserly was spared, but would eventually resign in May. On January 22, 2006, Bob McNair announced that Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak would become the Texans' second head coach. Kubiak, a Houston native, was a candidate for the job in 2001 before the team chose Dom Capers. On June 5, 2006, the Texans hired Denver Broncos assistant general manager Rick Smith as Casserly's successor. Player additions and subtractions Additions: *DL Anthony Weaver *LB Sam Cowart (later released before season start) *RB Ron Dayne *WR Eric M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AFC South
The American Football Conference – Southern Division or AFC South is one of the four Division (sport), divisions of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). It was created before the 2002 NFL season, 2002 season when the league realigned divisions after expanding to 32 teams. Since its creation, the division has had the same four members: the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans. Before the 2002 NFL season, 2002 season, the Texans did not exist, the Colts belonged to the AFC East, and the Titans and Jaguars were members of the AFC Central. The AFC South is often regarded as the NFL's "newest" division since at the time of its establishment none of the new division's members had played more than eighteen seasons in their current cities. The Colts had played in Baltimore until the end of the 1983 season, the Jaguars commenced play in 1995 and the Titans had been based in Houston (where they were known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo metropolitan area. The Bills compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team plays its home games at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Founded in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL), they joined the NFL in 1970 following the AFL–NFL merger. The Bills' name is derived from an All-America Football Conference (AAFC) franchise from Buffalo that was in turn named after western frontiersman Buffalo Bill. Drawing much of its fanbase from Western New York, the Bills are the only NFL team that plays home games in that state. The franchise is owned by Terry and Kim Pegula, who purchased the Bills after the death of original owner Ralph Wilson in 2014. The Bills won consecutive AFL Championships in 1964 and 1965, the only major professional sports championships from a t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bennie Joppru
Benjamin Paul Joppru (born January 5, 1980) is a former American football tight end. He was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft out of the University of Michigan. In addition to the Texans, he has played for the Seattle Seahawks in his career. College career In 2002, during his senior season at Michigan, Joppru caught 53 passes, setting single season school record for tight ends. For his efforts, he was named to the Associated Press All-America Third-team. In his career at Michigan, Joppru had 85 receptions for 800 yards and eight touchdowns. Professional career The signed Jopp ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jabar Gaffney
Derrick Jabar Gaffney (born December 1, 1980) is an American former football wide receiver. He played college football for the University of Florida, and was recognized as a consensus All-American. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2002 NFL draft, and also played for the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Washington Redskins and Miami Dolphins. Early years Gaffney was born in San Antonio, Texas.Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players Jabar Gaffney Retrieved March 29, 2011. He attended William M. Raines High School in Jacksonville, Florida,databaseFootball.com, Players Jabar Gaffney. Retrieved March 29, 2011. and was a letterman for the Raines Vikings high school football team.GatorZone.com, Football History, 2001 RosterJabar Gaffney. Retrieved March 29, 2011. In football, he was a two-year starter as a wide receiver, and as a junior in 1997, he caught the game-winning, fourth-quarter touchdown pass in the state championship game. College ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Flanagan (American Football)
Michael Christopher Flanagan (born November 10, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a center for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 1996 NFL Draft with the 90th overall pick. Flanagan played from 1998 to 2005 with the Packers and then with the Houston Texans from 2006 to 2007. Early life and college Flanagan was born in Washington, D.C., and graduated from Rio Americano High School in Sacramento, California, in 1991. He is of Irish descent. At UCLA, Flanagan redshirted in 1991, played one game in 1992, and started 32 consecutive games from 1993 to 1995. He was a first-team All-Pac-10 selection in his junior and senior seasons and third-team All-America recognition as a senior. Flanagan became a starter in 1993 after Jonathan Ogden, a future NFL player, was injured. In 2002, he graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Johnson (defensive Tackle)
Thomas Johnson (born June 24, 1981) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at Middle Tennessee State University. Early years Johnson attended Hamilton High School, where he played defensive tackle, tight end and linebacker. He led his team in tackles and sacks in his last 2 seasons. As a senior, he received All-state, All-Metro, and All-City honors. He accepted a football scholarship from Middle Tennessee State University. As a true freshman, although he was enrolled in school, he did not participate in football while improving his grades. As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 10 games with 4 starts at defensive tackle, registering 19 total tackles (2 for loss) and one sack As a sophomore, he appeared in 10 games with 4 starts at defensive tackle, tallying 14 tackles, one sack and one blocked punt. As a junior, he appeared in 11 games with 8 starts at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samkon Gado
Samkon Kaltho Gado (born November 13, 1982) is a Nigerian-American otolaryngologist. He is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins and St. Louis Rams. He played college football at Liberty. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2005. Early years Born in Kufai, Gombe State, Nigeria, his first name (Samkon) means "truth" in the Tangale language, and his last name means "inheritance". His family moved from Kufai to Wheaton, Illinois when Gado was half a year old; his father attended Wheaton College during that time. They returned to Nigeria when Samkon was two years old. After moving back to Nigeria, his father migrated again in 1990 to earn a doctorate degree in divinity at Columbia International University. A church in South Carolina made a financial contribution a year later so that Gado and his mother could also travel to America. He attended Ben Lippen Schoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter Wynn
Dexter Maurice Wynn (born February 25, 1981) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado State. Wynn has also been a member of the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions. Early years Dexter played high school football at Rampart High School in Colorado Springs, as a wide receiver and cornerback. He led the Rams to the 1998 State Championship (14-0), earning Colorado Springs Metro League Player of the Year honors, and USA Today's Colorado Player of the Year. In the State Championship game he accounted for all five of his team's scores, and intercepted a pass in the endzone to seal the victory, earning a spot in Sports Illustrated's "Faces in the Crowd". College From 2000-2003, Dexter was a standout performer at Colorado State University earning All-Conference honors at both cornerback and return specialist from 2001-2003. Dexter holds the season record for Colora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guss Scott
Guss T'Mar Scott (born May 21, 1982) is an American former college and professional football player was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for two seasons during the early 2000s. Scott played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played professionally for the New England Patriots and Houston Texans of the NFL. Early years Scott was born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1982.Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players Guss Scott Retrieved March 17, 2011. He attended Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville,databaseFootball.com, Players. Retrieved March 11, 2011. and played for the TCA high school football team.GatorZone.com, Football History, 2003 Football Roster. Retrieved March 17, 2011. He played on offense as a running back and defense as a defensive back, and was a three-year starter. As a senior in 1999, he was recognized as a Florida Class 2A second-team selection at running back while rushing for 1,920 yards and compiling five interce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derrick Lewis (American Football)
Derrick Lewis (born October 30, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2002 with the New Orleans Saints and spent two years with the Saints before spending two years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He signed with the Houston Texans as a free agent in 2006. The spring before, Lewis started as an offensive specialist for the Arena Football League's Austin Wranglers. While a Wrangler, Lewis broke the record for single-season receptions, in addition to being considered by many a beneficial component for the Wranglers' first ever playoff berth in franchise history. Lewis played his first year of organized football at Sacramento City College in 1998 and caught 34 passes. He transferred to San Diego State. See also * List of NCAA major college football yearly receiving leaders The list of college football yearly receiving leaders identifies the major college receiving leaders for each season from 193 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ephraim Salaam
Ephraim Mateen Salaam (born June 19, 1976) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round (199th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Diego State. Salaam has played for the Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, and Houston Texans. Early years Salaam played high school football at Florin High School in Sacramento, California. College career Salaam became a three-year starter as both a right and left tackle at San Diego State University, where he played in 31 career games. He also played on the basketball team. Professional career Salaam was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 7th round (199th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft. The Falcons went 14-2 during Salaam's rookie season, and won the NFC Championship to earn their first ever trip to the Super Bowl. Salaam started at right tackle in the Falcons' defeat to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII. Salaam w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeb Putzier
Jebediah Lee Putzier (pronounced PUTT-zeer) (born January 20, 1979) is a former American football tight end. He was drafted in the 6th round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. Putzier also played for the Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, and the UFL's Omaha Nighthawks. Early years Putzier attended Eagle High School in his hometown Eagle, Idaho. In addition to playing football, Putzier also garnered athletic letters in basketball, track and baseball. College career Putzier initially walked on to the Boise State Broncos football team. After playing wide receiver for the first three years of his career, Putzier switched to tight end. He led all college tight ends with twelve touchdown receptions his senior season, and garnered all-Western Athletic Conference honors. The season was highlighted by a three-touchdown effort against Tulsa. Professional career Denver Broncos Putzier was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round (191st overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
