The Morning Fix: D.J. Reader has big shoes to fill

Oct 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Houston Texans nose tackle D.J. Reader (98) during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Houston Texans nose tackle D.J. Reader (98) during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Good morning Houston! The weekend is here and we have plenty of Houston Texans news for you to read today.

The case is settled. The Texans have one of the best logos in the NFL.

Our very own Pete Manfre believes rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson will do very well under head coach Bill O’Brien.

Here’s some more news:

Texans’ Will Fuller focused on reducing drops, adding strength in Year 2 [ESPN]

If Fuller can fix the drops, watch out.

Bill O’Brien: “It’s OTAs, It’s Not Real Football” [CBS Houston]

Very true. Real football starts in September.

Nick Martin ready for a second-year impact [Houston Chronicle]

The Texans are counting on Martin making an impact, that’s for sure.

Texans, Lonnie Ballentine hope he can finally stay healthy [Houston Chronicle]

More from Toro Times

D.J. Reader has mighty big shoes to fill with Texans [Houston Chronicle]

I think Reader is ready to fill Vince Wilfork’s shoes.

Football Power Index: Texans To Regress In 2017 [Battle Red Blog]

I don’t see how the Texans get worse this season without Brock Osweiler.

Fantasy Football 2017: 25 Most Draftable Rookie [Battle Red Blog]

Drafting rookies in fantasy football is always a gamble.  You don’t know what you’re going to get.