HOUSTON – The big moment Wednesday came during 11-on-11 goal line work. Both sides of the ball had their moments.
Running backs D’Onta Foreman and Damarea Crockett both got carries from the 2-yard line, and each found pay dirt on their first try.
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Foreman was able to just inch his way past the goal line, while Crockett was hit at the line of scrimmage, but was able to bull his way into the end zone. In each case, the offense, and their teammates who were watching the play went into wild celebration when the touchdowns were scored.
The defense did their job on the second carry for each. Foreman was forced to bounce his run outside to the right of the action, but defensive lineman Angelo Blackson busted through the line and brought him down for a big loss.
On Crockett’s second run was designed to bounce off left tackle, but there was nowhere to go. The defense was all over it and the play was eventually blown dead well behind the line of scrimmage.
“It’s a short-space, live-contact drill that, in football, it’s always been, that’s kind of what it’s all about. You’re trying to gain two yards and they’re trying to stop you. It’s very intense and it’s fun. Guys love doing it,” Texans head coach Bill O’Brien said about the work.
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Warring was the seventh tight end drafted in the 2019 draft. During his career at San Diego State, Warring hauled in 51 passes for 637 yards and scored 8 touchdowns.
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The number of letters in Warring’s full name - Kahalekuiokalani Michael Wodehouse Warring.
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Rookie offensive lineman Max Scharping on returning home to Green Bay next week for a pair of practices, then the preseason opener against the Packers: "It’ll be pretty awesome going back home. I’m really looking forward to it, I’ll have a lot of family and friends around, it’ll be a great time. I grew up one (a Packers’ fan), I mean, I live like five miles from the stadium (Lambeau field).”
J.J. Watt on managing his work during training camp: “I don’t want to be on a rep count during practice. So instead of that, I’ll take a practice off and go run or do rehab or whatever they want me to do. I love to play football, so if I’m on the field, I want to be on the field. I love being with the guys, I love practicing, I love getting better, I love working on the craft.”