The Morning Fix: D’Onta Foreman wants to make immediate impact and more

Sep 12, 2015; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns tailback D'Onta Foreman (33) carries the ball against the Rice Owls during the first quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Texas beat Rice 42-28. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns tailback D'Onta Foreman (33) carries the ball against the Rice Owls during the first quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Texas beat Rice 42-28. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports /
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Good morning Houston!  We have plenty of Houston Texans news for you to read over after the teams rookie minicamp this past weekend.

It was great to see J.J. Watt swinging a bat so hard. His back is clearly OK.

Deshaun Watson was already getting coached up by head coach Bill O’Brien.

Here’s some more news:

5 free agent offensive tackles to possibly replace Derek Newton [Texans Wire]

Not sure a free agent offensive tackle can really help the Texans.

Zach Cunningham: I’m in Houston ‘to make plays, to make an impact’ [Texans Wire]

The Texans will need Cunningham to make plays with Brian Cushing’s time in Houston almost over.

Watson’s NFL Education Begins with the Basics [Pro Football Talk]

Watson has to start somewhere.

Early Matchup Won’t Stop Pats-Texans Joint Practices [ESPN]

Practicing against the best should help the Texans.

Texans rookie D’Onta Foreman hoping to make immediate impact [Houston Chronicle]

The Texans might need Foreman to make an immediate impact if Lamar Miller is unable to hold up.

Benardrick McKinney Reflects on Rookie Experience [Houston Texans]

More from Toro Times

Which Texans player is ready to come out of nowhere and be a breakout star in 2017? [NFL Spin Zone]

I think Kevin Johnson could be a breakout player.

Watson Is Being Thrown into a Difficult Situation [Bleacher Report]

It’s not that difficult.  The talent around him is great.

Which later-round picks will have biggest impact on AFC South? [ESPN]

Julie’n Davenport could make an impact for the Texans.

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Hollywood is chomping at bit to get J.J. Watt [CBS Houston]

Watt as an actor would be interesting.