Texans morning huddle: Rule change reactions

The morning huddle brings you all the Houston Texans news you need to know, including the reactions to the newest NFL rule changes

Good morning Houston Texans fans, and a happy Thursday! Here is the news you need to know to keep up with your favorite team. Enjoy;

Why the Houston Texans Might Be Overrating Brock Osweiler – by Brad Gagnon, Bleacher Report

"In their 14 years of existence, the Houston Texans have sent just one quarterback to the Pro Bowl. They’ve employed three different primary quarterbacks the last three seasons (seven in total) and their promising 2015 campaign came to an end when quarterback Brian Hoyer committed five turnovers in a blowout home Wild Card loss to the Kansas City Chiefs."

Houston Texans 2016 NFL Draft Reset: Star Osweiler needs front men – by Frank Cooney, CBS Sports

"After pulling off what the Houston Texans, and others, believe may be the biggest move of free agency, the AFC South champions turn their attention to that No. 22 pick in the April 28 NFL Draft.More from Toro TimesHouston Texans: Can Sean Payton really be the next head coach?Houston Texans Draft: Michael Mayer should be a no doubter at pick 12Houston Texans already telling fans the Davis Mills era is overHouston Texans have hand forced, waste no time in firing Lovie SmithHouston Texans: Pros and Cons of keeping Head Coach Lovie SmithReeling from that 30-zip shutout to Kansas City in their wild-card exit from the playoffs last season, the Texans add a very big offensive weapon by signing free-agent quarterback Brock Osweiler, previously considered the heir-apparent to retired Denver Super Bowl champion and NFL icon Peyton Manning."

Rick Smith on 2016 NFL rule changes – by Deepi Sidhu, HoustonTexans.com

"The NFL owners approved seven rule changes on Tuesday and added three more on Wednesday. The most notable including the elimination of chop blocks, modification of the horsecollar flag, and a one-year trial for automatic ejection of players receiving two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls.The league’s competition committee submitted 19 proposed rule changes at the annual owners meeting this week in Boca Raton, Florida."

Texans kicker Nick Novak pleased with permanent point-after change – by Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle

"“I like that they made it permanent,” said Novak, who made 18 of 21 field goals and recently signed a one-year, $965,000 contract to remain with the Texans for next season. “It only increases the value of kickers. The worst-case scenario is they take away the extra points or kickoffs. A little modification to our job, to special teams is good as long as it’s not taking away our jobs completely. They increased the difficulty, which is good. You should always find ways to make things tougher.”"