We are in the portion of the NFL offseason where the first baby steps are taken, that May and June portion of the calendar where rookies and veterans begin commingling in drills for the first time. We get to see body types on certain guys who went into the offseason...
We are in the portion of the NFL offseason where the first baby steps are taken, that May and June portion of the calendar where rookies and veterans begin commingling in drills for the first time. We get to see body types on certain guys who went into the offseason with the need for clear shaping improvement.
Above all else, we get the reminder that C.J. Stroud is our quarterback, and big things are on the horizon. Indeed, Organized Team Activities, affectionately known as OTA's, are upon us, this week and next week. These are voluntary workouts with no pads. Helmets, jerseys, and shorts are the ensemble of choice. There's not a ton to pull from these workouts when it comes to guys who play in the trenches. The amount of contact is very limited. However, we do have some big takeaways from the second session of OTA's this week, and the first one that we in the media could lay eyes upon. Here are four big observations from a steamy Tuesday morning:This, to me, was THE biggest story of the OTA session. Tank Dell was practicing, and looked like the Tank Dell that took the league by storm in his rookie season last year, until his season ended with a broken leg against Denver in Week 13. Dell looked crisp running routes, and his hands looked on point. Basically, this mirrored the workout videos Dell had been posting in recent days. The only time Dell was held out was in 11-on-11 drills, but he was active and scintillating in 7-on-7 drills. This is great news!To say Green's first two seasons in the NFL have been a bit star crossed would be a massive understatement. In his rookie season in 2022, the left guard out of Texas A&M was banged up, and when he was on the field, he performed poorly. In 2023, he never made it to the field in the regular season, as he went on injured reserve during training camp and missed the whole season. Even when healthy, Green's physique was a bit of a concern, as he was a little chunky. Fast forward to Tuesday, and Green looks to be in phenomenal shape: Kenyon Green looks like he’s transformed his body quite a bit. Looks like he’s in great shape. Important for him heading into a pivotal season for him.I had written Green off. If he turns into a player this season, this is a massive development on the offensive line for the Texans.While most holdover Texans from the Lovie Smith Era actually improved as players in 2023, Pierce was the rare exception. The Texans' best offensive player in 2022, Pierce never got out of first gear in Bobby Slowik's offense, and eventually, all of the carries went to Devin Singletary by playoff time. In fact, Pierce didn't play any offensive snaps in the season ending loss to the Ravens. However, from the formations and combinations we saw on offense on Tuesday, Pierce is still viewed as very much a part of this offense. The Texans are counting on him to grasp Slowik's offense in Year 2 of Ryans and Slowik, and cement his role as Joe MIxon's backup at running back.Keep in mind, these OTA sessions are indeed voluntary, and if you're a longtime Texans fan, who feels like a guillotine might come down across the neck of someone who misses these sessions, know that DeMeco Ryans is not nearly the stickler for accomplished veterans attending these as some Texan coaches of previous generations . That said, the following players were absent from Tuesday's practice:So we are well over 90 percent attendance, which is damn good. The Texans practice again on Thursday, and then will conduct three more OTA sessions next week, with the media allowed to attend on Thursday, May 30. Listen to Sean Pendergast on SportsRadio 610 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. weekdays. Also, follow him on Twitter at, it has been defined as the free, independent voice of Houston, and we'd like to keep it that way. With local media under siege, it's more important than ever for us to rally support behind funding our local journalism. You can help by participating in our"I Support" program, allowing us to keep offering readers access to our incisive coverage of local news, food and culture with no paywalls. is a contributing freelance writer who covers Houston area sports daily in the News section, with periodic columns and features, as well. He also hosts the morning drive onPower Restoration and Clean-Up Complications Affect School Districts and Neighborhoods The Houston Press may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners. ©2024 Houston Press, LP. All rights reserved.
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