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Image 2 of 63 Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson just misses a catch in the Texans' 20-13 loss to the Ravens in the AFC divisional game in Baltimore. Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson just misses a catch in the Texans' 20-13 loss to the Ravens in the AFC divisional game in Baltimore. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 3 of 63 A Texans fan takes in the game against the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter. A Texans fan takes in the game against the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 4 of 63 Ravens free safety Ed Reed (20) intercepts a pass intended for Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) to seal the win during the fourth quarter. Ravens free safety Ed Reed (20) intercepts a pass intended for Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) to seal the win during the fourth quarter. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Image 6 of 63 Ravens defensive back Jimmy Smith scoops up a fumble by the Texans Jacoby Jones who fumbled a punt return after being hit by Ravens cornerback Cary Williams (29) during the first quarter. Ravens defensive back Jimmy Smith scoops up a fumble by the Texans Jacoby Jones who fumbled a punt return after being hit by Ravens cornerback Cary Williams (29) during the first quarter. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 7 of 63 Texans quarterback T.J. Yates walks off the field during the fourth quarter. Texans quarterback T.J. Yates walks off the field during the fourth quarter. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 8 of 63 Despite losing his helmet earlier on the play, Bryan Braman makes a tackle on the Titans Marc Mariani during the first quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Despite losing his helmet earlier on the play, Bryan Braman makes a tackle on the Titans Marc Mariani during the first quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 9 of 63 Texans linebacker Connor Barwin is introduced before facing the Tennessee Titans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Texans linebacker Connor Barwin is introduced before facing the Tennessee Titans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 11 of 63 Texans quarterback Matt Schaub hangs his head after throwing an incomplete pass during the third quarter against Jacksonville at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Texans quarterback Matt Schaub hangs his head after throwing an incomplete pass during the third quarter against Jacksonville at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 12 of 63 Texans head coach Gary Kubiak stares out onto the field before facing the Atlanta Falcons at Reliant Stadium on Dec. 4, 2011. Texans head coach Gary Kubiak stares out onto the field before facing the Atlanta Falcons at Reliant Stadium on Dec. 4, 2011. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 13 of 63 Houston Texans nose tackle Shaun Cody (95) runs onto the field during pre game introductions before facing the Jacksonville Jaguars at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Houston Texans nose tackle Shaun Cody (95) runs onto the field during pre game introductions before facing the Jacksonville Jaguars at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 14 of 63 Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) makes a catch past Indianapolis Colts linebacker Pat Angerer (51) on the first play from scrimmage during the season opener at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) makes a catch past Indianapolis Colts linebacker Pat Angerer (51) on the first play from scrimmage during the season opener at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Image 16 of 63 Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) ia brought down by Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers LaMarr Woodley (56) and Larry Foote (50) after picking up a first down during the first quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. less Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) ia brought down by Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers LaMarr Woodley (56) and Larry Foote (50) after picking up a first down during the first quarter at Reliant Stadium on ... more Photo: Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle

Image 17 of 63 Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson points to he crowd after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami. Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson points to he crowd after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami. Photo: Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle

Image 18 of 63 Texans running back Arian Foster (23) dives over the goal line for a 1-yard touchdown run against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Nashville. The Texans beat the Titans 41-7. Texans running back Arian Foster (23) dives over the goal line for a 1-yard touchdown run against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Nashville. The Texans beat the Titans 41-7. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 19 of 63 Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) leaps into a crowd of fans next to Houston Texans center Chris Myers (55) after Johnson scored a 40-yard touchdown during the third quarter of an AFC wildcard playoff football game at Reliant Stadium. less Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) leaps into a crowd of fans next to Houston Texans center Chris Myers (55) after Johnson scored a 40-yard touchdown during the third quarter of an AFC wildcard ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 21 of 63 DeMeco Ryans carries the American flag as he's introduced before facing the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. DeMeco Ryans carries the American flag as he's introduced before facing the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Photo: Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle

Image 22 of 63 Texans cornerback Jason Allen celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Texans cornerback Jason Allen celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 23 of 63 Houston Texans mascot Toro waits in the tunnel before a game against the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. Houston Texans mascot Toro waits in the tunnel before a game against the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 24 of 63 Blood pours off the face of Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing after an altercation with Cleveland Browns offensive guard Shawn Lauvao during the second quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. Blood pours off the face of Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing after an altercation with Cleveland Browns offensive guard Shawn Lauvao during the second quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Image 26 of 63 Texans fans do the wave during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Texans fans do the wave during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 27 of 63 Houston Texans wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12) goes up for a pass against Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Keenan Lewis (23) during the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. Houston Texans wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12) goes up for a pass against Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Keenan Lewis (23) during the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 28 of 63 Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub runs in for the first touchdown of the game against the Jaguars at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub runs in for the first touchdown of the game against the Jaguars at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 29 of 63 Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger lies face down on the turf after being hit by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, who was called for roughing the passer on the play, during the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Houston. The Texans won the game 17-10. less Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger lies face down on the turf after being hit by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, who was called for roughing the passer on the play, during the fourth quarter at ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Image 31 of 63 Texans running back Arian Foster (23) runs for a first down past Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremy Mincey (94) at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Texans running back Arian Foster (23) runs for a first down past Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremy Mincey (94) at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 32 of 63 Former President George H.W. Bush flips the coin before the Houston Texans faced the Cleveland Browns at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. Former President George H.W. Bush flips the coin before the Houston Texans faced the Cleveland Browns at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 33 of 63 Texans wide receiver Derrick Mason (82) has a pass broken up by Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Tanard Jackson (36) and defensive back E.J. Biggers (31) on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. less Texans wide receiver Derrick Mason (82) has a pass broken up by Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Tanard Jackson (36) and defensive back E.J. Biggers (31) on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, at Raymond James Stadium in ... more Photo: Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle

Image 34 of 63 Byron Thermond of Houston holds up a Texans flag as he watches the Texans play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, in Tampa. The Houston Texans won 37-9. Byron Thermond of Houston holds up a Texans flag as he watches the Texans play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, in Tampa. The Houston Texans won 37-9. Photo: Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle

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Image 36 of 63 In his first action as a replacement for the injured Matt Schaub, Texans quarterback Matt Leinart lies on the ground after being sent to the turf by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremy Mincey during the second quarter at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, FL, on Nov. 27, 2011. The play knocked Leinart out for the season with a broken left collarbone. less In his first action as a replacement for the injured Matt Schaub, Texans quarterback Matt Leinart lies on the ground after being sent to the turf by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremy Mincey during the ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 37 of 63 Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph celebrates after stopping Atlanta on a fourth down to finish the game at Reliant Stadium, on Dec. 4, 2011. The Texans won 17-10. Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph celebrates after stopping Atlanta on a fourth down to finish the game at Reliant Stadium, on Dec. 4, 2011. The Texans won 17-10. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 38 of 63 Houston Texans fans cheer as they enter the stadium before an AFC wildcard playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium. Houston Texans fans cheer as they enter the stadium before an AFC wildcard playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium. Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 39 of 63 Falcons defensive tackle Vance Walker (99) forces Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (13) to fumble during the first quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. Falcons defensive tackle Vance Walker (99) forces Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (13) to fumble during the first quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Image 41 of 63 Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle C.J. Mosley (99) at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle C.J. Mosley (99) at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 42 of 63 Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) intercepts a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) during the first quarter at Reliant Stadium, Dec. 4, 2011, in Houston. Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) intercepts a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) during the first quarter at Reliant Stadium, Dec. 4, 2011, in Houston. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 43 of 63 Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) pressures Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) pressures Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 44 of 63 Texans quarterback T.J. Yates warms up before facing the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Cincinnati. Texans quarterback T.J. Yates warms up before facing the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Cincinnati. Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Image 46 of 63 Texans running back Ben Tate (44) dives for the goal line as Cincinnati Bengals free safety Reggie Nelson (20) defends at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Cincinnati. Texans running back Ben Tate (44) dives for the goal line as Cincinnati Bengals free safety Reggie Nelson (20) defends at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Cincinnati. Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 47 of 63 Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) makes a one-handed catch for a first down as Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Thomas Howard (53) defends on the Texans final drive against the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Cincinnati. The Texans rallied to score in the final minute of the game for a 20-19 victory over the Bengals. less Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) makes a one-handed catch for a first down as Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Thomas Howard (53) defends on the Texans final drive against the Bengals at Paul Brown ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 48 of 63 Houston Texans wide receiver Kevin Walter (83) catches a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback T.J. Yates (13) with two seconds left in the game to give the Texans a victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Cincinnati. less Houston Texans wide receiver Kevin Walter (83) catches a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback T.J. Yates (13) with two seconds left in the game to give the Texans a victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 49 of 63 Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak is dunked by his players as time expires on the Texans victory against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Cincinnati. The Texans rallied to score in the final minute of the game, earning them the first playoff berth in team history. less Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak is dunked by his players as time expires on the Texans victory against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Cincinnati. The Texans ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Image 51 of 63 Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) breaks away from Texans linebackers Brian Cushing (56) and Brooks Reed (58) for a 12-yard run at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The Panthers beat the Texans 28-13. less Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) breaks away from Texans linebackers Brian Cushing (56) and Brooks Reed (58) for a 12-yard run at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 52 of 63 Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) hugs tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) as Texans cornerback Jason Allen (30) walks by after a touchdown during the second quarter at Reliant Stadium, on Dec. 18, 2011. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) hugs tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) as Texans cornerback Jason Allen (30) walks by after a touchdown during the second quarter at Reliant Stadium, on Dec. 18, 2011. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 53 of 63 Texans fan Ruben Rincon reacts after an interception by T.J. Yates during the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. Panthers won 28-13. Texans fan Ruben Rincon reacts after an interception by T.J. Yates during the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. Panthers won 28-13. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 54 of 63 Houston Texans defensive back Brice McCain (21) loses his helmet as he breaks up a pass intended for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie at Lucas Oil Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, in Indianapolis. less Houston Texans defensive back Brice McCain (21) loses his helmet as he breaks up a pass intended for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie at Lucas Oil Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, in ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Image 56 of 63 Texans running back Arian Foster celebrates after scoring on a 9-yard touchdown run against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, in Indianapolis. Texans running back Arian Foster celebrates after scoring on a 9-yard touchdown run against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, in Indianapolis. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 57 of 63 Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne (87) celebrates with teammates after beating Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) for a touchdown in the final minute at Lucas Oil Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, in Indianapolis. The Colts won the game 19-16 for only their second victory of the season. less Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne (87) celebrates with teammates after beating Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) for a touchdown in the final minute at Lucas Oil Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 58 of 63 Texans quarterbacks Matt Schaub, Matt Leinart and T.J. Yates sit on the bench while Jake Delhomme confers with quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. The Texans lost the game, ending the season on a three game losing streak. less Texans quarterbacks Matt Schaub, Matt Leinart and T.J. Yates sit on the bench while Jake Delhomme confers with quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Reliant ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 59 of 63 A stuffed Tigger doll, representing the Cincinnati Bengals, is crushed under the wheels of a vehicle before the Houston Texans' playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals. A stuffed Tigger doll, representing the Cincinnati Bengals, is crushed under the wheels of a vehicle before the Houston Texans' playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Photo: Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle

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Image 61 of 63 Tanner Hudnall, 10, of Houston, puts his hand over his heart as he holds the U.S. flag before an AFC wildcard playoff football game between the Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium. Tanner Hudnall, 10, of Houston, puts his hand over his heart as he holds the U.S. flag before an AFC wildcard playoff football game between the Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium. Photo: Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle

Image 62 of 63 Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt celebrates on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an AFC wildcard playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Houston. The Texans won 31-10. less Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt celebrates on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an AFC wildcard playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 7, ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle