Converted tight end James Casey began the season as the Texans’ starting fullback. He lined up at multiple positions and had five catches for 126 yards, a team record for a running back, in Week 3 at New Orleans. Casey suffered a pectoral injury in...

John McClain ranks the top 50 Texans and answers 12 burning questions about the team. UltimateTexans.com The Texans are in better shape at running back than any position on the team. Running back is their strongest and deepest position with Arian...

Grade: B (Dave Einsel / Associated Press) RUNNING BACKS Arian Foster and Ben Tate were the best one-two punch in the NFL. Foster showed in the playoffs he’s a superstar back who can run, catch and block. Tate should get even better. James Casey and...

Owen Marecic was drafted in the fourth round to be the starting fullback. Marecic suffered two concussions during the season and ended up with four carries for eight yards. He also caught five passes for 31 yards. The Browns chose to let Lawrence...

Poor Owen Marecic. He didn't have a prayer. He was drafted to replace a player whom the Browns made a horrible mistake in letting go in Lawrence Vickers, and everyone—likely including Marecic—knew it. Some players thrive and wind up being better than...

Yates, Lawrence Vickers, J.J. Watt, Brooks Reed, Johnathan Joseph, Danieal Manning, and Brett Hartmann. What do they have in common? They were significant contributors to your Houston Texans acquired during the 2011 NFL Draft and free agency process. ...