The Morning Fix: Texans counting on D.J. Reader

Good morning Houston and happy belated 4th of July! We have some Houston Texans news for you this morning.

Houston Texans’ linebacker Whitney Mercilus is worth a lot more money than what he’s getting paid.

Is J.J. Watt really the fourth best defensive end of all-time?

Here’s some more news:

Texans Have High Hopes for DT Reader [Houston Chronicle]

With Vince Wilfork gone, the pressure is on Reader.

What you need to know about Texans heading into camp [FanRag Sports]

Nice preview from FanRag.

Where does Texans defensive line rank in AFC South? [Texans Wire]

There’s no questions they’re No. 1.

NFL Shop thinks Deshaun Watson is a tight end [Texans Wire]

Someone got their Deshaun Watsons mixed up. I’ve never heard of one that’s a tight end though.

AFC South Q&A: Is Blake Bortles a lost cause for Jaguars? [ESPN]

I have a feeling Bortles will bounce back in 2017.

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NFL 2017: Ranking the 10 best wide receiver duos [NFL Spin Zone]

The Texans’ duo isn’t there yet. But if Will Fuller can get his drops under control, watch out.

NFL 2017: Dark horse MVP candidate from every team [NFL Spin Zone]

I would say Lamar Miller for the Texans.

Brett Favre: 3 Reasons Hall of Fame quarterback would be a good coach [NFL Spin Zone]

Favre would be a good coordinator in the NFL. Not sure about head coach.

2017 NFL MVP Odds: Complete breakdown, best picks [NFL Spin Zone]