Pre season buzz

[Wattafan 28]

Every year we see the hype from the preseason and most of it seems close to the mark.

We get a decent indication of who is in shape and shaping up to be good when the real deal starts.

From your own team, name those who look like they may make waves - including rookies.

My team - Texans:-

Vets - D - Vince Wilfork has struck up a nice comaraderie with Watt and DE Jared Crick has shown improvement.

Brian Cushing is the big news for me - it is reported he looks in similar shape to his 2011-12 form, described as "remarkably fluid". If he is even 95% that will be huge for this D.

Jadeveon Clowney is said to have had a "remarkable recovery" from microfracture surgery and shows no sign at all of knee injury - will likely be ready for game 1 but will be eased into it.

S Rahim Moore is a real team man and mentor - can't wait to see him in action.

The rookies - CB Kevin Johnson has looked like he warranted his first round rating.

Bernardrick McKinney has looked good also, but the ILB position is one that usually takes time to reach full potential.

The big surprise from the rookies is 6th rounder DT Christian Covington, his work ethic and pass rush is very good.

On the O, we have a true QB competition and it is 50/50 atm, but the whispers are that Hoyer looks much improved in this system and may take the job over Mallett. Gonna have to take a raincheck until gameday on that one. Tom Savage shows a glimmer of hope as he is greatly improved over last season.

Deandre Hopkins is in great form and Nate Washington looks like taking Andre Johnsons vacated spot.

Foster will likely miss at least 6 weeks of the regular season and that is a big blow as he was basically 80% of this teams offense.

Alfred Blue has worked very hard in the off season with Adrian Petersen's trainer but there has been no real buzz about him.

CJ Fiedowicz is said to be a different player this season, so will watch for him.

Ben Jones C takes over the center spot vacated by Chris Myers, his old position in college. LG could be a problem as Xavier Sua Filo has disappointed.

Rookies - Jaelen Strong really worked hard to shed 20 pounds and is looking very good - needs work on routes but has very good hands.

Kenny Hilliard is looking better than Blue did his rookie year and looks to be a trucker (...ask the Redskins defender).

This Texans D is likely gonna be very strong - looks better on paper than last season.

Alas the O may be the worst in football with no Andre Johnson now and Foster out for a substantial part of the season.

Coach O'Brien though has already won the hearts of the Texans fans with his very professional no-nonsense approach.

Texans looked like they were getting used to the complicated systems on both sides of the ball towards the end of last season so hopefully take up from there.

Go ahead and boost your team.