Travis Johnson misses Mimi Camp

[eyeguy]

As I understand, Travis Johnson was the only player not to show up for the non manditory mini camp. His excuse was that he was getting married. How lame to plan your wedding during minicamp so you don't have to work out. He could have planned the wedding anytime.

I thought he was trying to make an effort last year before he got hurt. This deal with his wedding is the last straw.

DUMP TRAVIS JOHNSON NOW!

[D Frank]

now I dont have a quote....this was from last year and anyone who reads this site daily then they will remember...Kubs had a talk with him i guess before training camp and told him he has to make progress basically tellin him this is it, well he played better last year but....when stuff like this happens, it makes kub wanna work okam harder, or even every other dt. our rep over here as texans are 100%, we may have losing records but name a guy on our team compaired to other teams that has really not been a true pro, team man, not slander the team, not many. props to the Texans

real be real fake be fake,let the best players stack the STARTING d line.
(yes, teir is rotation, me savay)

[HydrOshocK]

If it was his wife's idea and he had the coaches blessing then I don't have a problem with it....you guys must not be married. ;)

LINK PLEASE

[SuperstarII]

As I understand, Travis Johnson was the only player not to show up for the non manditory mini camp. His excuse was that he was getting married. How lame to plan your wedding during minicamp so you don't have to work out. He could have planned the wedding anytime.

I thought he was trying to make an effort last year before he got hurt. This deal with his wedding is the last straw.

DUMP TRAVIS JOHNSON NOW!

LOL

:eek:

[D Frank]

link please? I dont know how to dig this up, it WAS on this site last offseason.....you are a vet, you should remember this from last offseason.....I know some texans fan on here will remember. in the mean time i will try to find it. it was during last offseason, but the quotes from tj and kubes were prolly in the training camp section

[eyeguy]

If it was his wife's idea and he had the coaches blessing then I don't have a problem with it....you guys must not be married. ;)

LINK PLEASE
If thats the case why not get married in the middle of the season?

yes I am married, and if all of my teammates were at work I would be there. I would also plan a wedding that some of my teammates might attend. The timing of this is very telling.

Okam gets reps

With Travis Johnson missing all of minicamp because of his wedding, rookie defensive tackle Frank Okam saw a significant amount of repetitions over the past three days.
Ideally, Okam will move into the team's eight-man rotation on the defensive line, giving the Texans a big body in the middle to shut down the run.

"We're impressed with him," coach Gary Kubiak said. "I mean, he's a very big man. He's 345 pounds. You normally don't find guys that size that are athletic, too, and he's got a lot of ability. He's very smart, so he picked up what we're doing real quick. Local kid (University of Texas), so it's very exciting for him to be playing in the state of Texas. We're counting on him. Travis' wedding was (Okam's) gain. He got a lot of reps."

www.chron.com may 12 Texans summary

[allstar]

I don't believe he even missed the whole mini camp. I don't have a problem with this at all. They probably scheduled the Wedding a long time ago, way before the mini camp was even scheduled. If anything you should be happy for the man because getting married takes a lot of maturity. You are overreacting.

Edit: I guess he did miss all of mini camp, but still, no big deal. It's freaking mini camp.

[South Texan]

I think the real key here is that they got a much closer look at Okam than they might have otherwise. If they end up having a close battle for the starting job this may tip the scales.

I suspect though, that TJ did check with the coaches at some point to see if it would be a major problem if he did miss camp.

[Texan Dave]

For the cash these guys make, I'd be willing to bet his wife would have made him attend if it were a big deal. Also, the talk I had heard was that this mini camp wasn't even schedueled this early untill right around draft time. I'd bet my money that Travis is 100% in the clear with the front office / coaching staff. Besides, issues like getting married, or other non illeagle personal activities aren't any of our buisness. It basicaly comes down to that you have no buisness calling for a guys head when you have no insite to the details of the situation.

[HydrOshocK]

this is what I was saying earlier this week. You some of you people need to make up your minds on how you feel about Travis Johnson. you don;t want to trade him to Miami for Jason Taylor, as one poster suggested and got blasted for it, but you want to cut him for missing a "voluntary" mini camp to get married? oooooookay.....

annnnnnd Travis Johnson being a 4 year Vet has no significants what so ever, huh? Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't this a voluntary 3 day mini camp? Wedding are also planned in a years advance. I am not taking up for Johnson nor condemning him to the FA market but if a 3 day mini camp makes or breaks Travis Johnson as a starter or even a player of the Houston Texans, then the Texans already had their minds made up about him anyway. I am quite sure he talked with Kubaik and the other coaches and explained the situation but the last thing I as a REAL Texans fan am going to do is blast a Texans player for missing a voluntary mini camp to get married. If this was OTA's, which I bet is a lot more important than this mini camp, or training camp, that would be a different story. Mini Camp is mainly for the Rookies to meet the Vets and get their feet wet.

This story is nothing....

+ 10

[HydrOshocK]

For the cash these guys make, I'd be willing to bet his wife would have made him attend if it were a big deal. Also, the talk I had heard was that this mini camp wasn't even schedueled this early untill right around draft time. I'd bet my money that Travis is 100% in the clear with the front office / coaching staff. Besides, issues like getting married, or other non illeagle personal activities aren't any of our buisness. It basicaly comes down to that you have no buisness calling for a guys head when you have no insite to the details of the situation.

well said

[eyeguy]

[QUOTE=TexansHonk316;115243]you don;t want to trade him to Miami for Jason Taylor, as one poster suggested and got blasted for it, but you want to cut him for missing a "voluntary" mini camp to get married? oooooookay.....

unaware of any discussion on this topic

[eyeguy]

but the last thing I as a REAL Texans fan am going to do is

Family owned 4 Oilers season tickets 1960-96
Personally owned 2 season tickets 1976-96
missed 1 home game 1985-96
Bought 6 Texan fieldlevel (30 yd line) PSL on 1st day they went on sale
Never missed a Texan regular season home game
attended 7 road games

I hope I qualify as a REAL fan in your book

[Little D]

I hope I qualify as a REAL fan in your book

Only if you support the players and stop talking ****.

[Neo]

Kubes stated several times he moved mini camp up so the new coaches could go to work early. TJ had already planned the wedding. Case closed.

[edo783]

As I understand, Travis Johnson was the only player not to show up for the non manditory mini camp. His excuse was that he was getting married. How lame to plan your wedding during minicamp so you don't have to work out. He could have planned the wedding anytime.

I thought he was trying to make an effort last year before he got hurt. This deal with his wedding is the last straw.

DUMP TRAVIS JOHNSON NOW!

So, did you strain anything with that knee jerk reaction? My guess would be, your not married, otherwise you would know that he wouldn't have much in put into when it is going to be.

[SAMURAITEXAN]

Marrige is a good thing. We should be happy for TJ. Should TJ shows up at TC in shape of last year, I have no problem with it. Marriage usually give a person since of responsibility to take care of his familiy and so on and can effect a person's life to become more mature human being.

GO TEXANS!!

[BIG ERN]

His marriage will be punishment enough...

He shouldn't be getting laid so maybe his play will improve.Lack of sex will do that to D Lineman

[outofhnd]

well maybe his wife nagging him will put him in a bad mood come game day.

[moses77550]

As I understand, Travis Johnson was the only player not to show up for the non manditory mini camp. His excuse was that he was getting married. How lame to plan your wedding during minicamp so you don't have to work out. He could have planned the wedding anytime.

I thought he was trying to make an effort last year before he got hurt. This deal with his wedding is the last straw.

DUMP TRAVIS JOHNSON NOW!

I know I am late on this post, and I am sure someone else already jumped all over this guy, but I am going to do it anyway.

This thread is garbage. Kubes set camp earlier this year than last year. I am sure they had the wedding planned at least a year in advance(I know we did). Travis will be a force in the middle and he is not going anywhere. Did I say this thread was garbage? Kick this guy off the boards with this crappy thread. Ok I am done. Have a great day :)

[headsplint]

As I understand, Travis Johnson was the only player not to show up for the non manditory mini camp. His excuse was that he was getting married. How lame to plan your wedding during minicamp so you don't have to work out. He could have planned the wedding anytime.

I thought he was trying to make an effort last year before he got hurt. This deal with his wedding is the last straw.

DUMP TRAVIS JOHNSON NOW!

Are you 9 years old? Seriously.

[motivationalSPKR]

He shouldn't be getting laid so maybe his play will improve.Lack of sex will do that to D Lineman

Well, in that case, we should sign you to play DT. You will be a pro-bowler.... LOL....

[BIG ERN]

Well, in that case, we should sign you to play DT. You will be a pro-bowler.... LOL....

I would be better than TJ with or without sex.I WILL RULE YOU!

[HuttoKarl]

Some people will never give TJ the benefit of the doubt. He could give them 100 bucks and they'd complain that he didn't give them 101.

The guy just got married. Be happy for him and lay off the guy for missing 3 days of non-contact drills that he's been through 1000's of times before.

[zanth91]

Some people will never give TJ the benefit of the doubt. He could give them 100 bucks and they'd complain that he didn't give them 101.

The guy just got married. Be happy for him and lay off the guy for missing 3 days of non-contact drills that he's been through 1000's of times before.

It's nothing like one guy that go married the day before a playoff game. They planned the honeymoon after the game, but they ended up losing...lol.

[willieg52]

Kill This Thread!!!

[wildroot]

Everyone's bored....Probably ill advised timing though.

[SuperstarII]

Family owned 4 Oilers season tickets 1960-96
Personally owned 2 season tickets 1976-96
missed 1 home game 1985-96
Bought 6 Texan fieldlevel (30 yd line) PSL on 1st day they went on sale
Never missed a Texan regular season home game
attended 7 road games

I hope I qualify as a REAL fan in your book

one word

decafe

[texans83]

This thread is bogus!!! Give the man a break. He got married and like alot of people have allready staded, be happy for the guy. I think most of the people that wanting to get rid of TJ are UT fans wanting thier guy to get the start. Let them go at it if Okam is the best player then he will start. Perioud.

[outofhnd]

Quite frankly, they both will get premium minutes on the field. More than likely they will have a 4 man rotation with TJ, Okoye, Okam and Maddox in the middle anyway so yes, this thread is bogus and if the 2 cats that started this thread had any clue into what the Texans were all about, they would already know this is a non-issue....

Noobs will never understand the way of the Kubiak's force if they don't open their minds and rid themselves of bitterness.....

NOt to mention TJ can play both DT positions and play LDE. as he did play both in college.

[Jwwillis1]

As I understand, Travis Johnson was the only player not to show up for the non manditory mini camp. His excuse was that he was getting married. How lame to plan your wedding during minicamp so you don't have to work out. He could have planned the wedding anytime.

I thought he was trying to make an effort last year before he got hurt. This deal with his wedding is the last straw.

DUMP TRAVIS JOHNSON NOW!

Yea well. My sister got married the same week. It was a pain in the arse to have it that day because of issues with her new husband and a military assignment. But, THAT had to be the day. So, Im not gonna pass judgment so easly and with such ferver. Looks to me like someones mind was already made up.

[WaldovonPutz]

I agree this thread should be killed. This is all rather pathetic. The man got married, the bride picked the date, the 3 day camp was moved up, etc. This is no biggie! I happen to like Johnson and the attitude he brings to the field. And believe it or not, he would not be easily replaced at the level he is playing at.

[BIG ERN]

WHO CARES!!!!?????!!!!!!

I wonder in Trent Green is a bridesmaid.

[andrew6]

As I understand, Travis Johnson was the only player not to show up for the non manditory mini camp. His excuse was that he was getting married. How lame to plan your wedding during minicamp so you don't have to work out. He could have planned the wedding anytime.

I thought he was trying to make an effort last year before he got hurt. This deal with his wedding is the last straw.

DUMP TRAVIS JOHNSON NOW!


I 100% agree with you on this lets just dump Travis Johnson, This is the last straw. He gives this team so much bad publicity and has never produced. The guy will probably never be a starter in this league again after all this. and and and and . . .. .. OK I can't do this with a straight face. While TJ may not have some great character he has shown some improvement from last year. As far as a wedding, I spent over $10,000 on mine and it wasn't even a big wedding. I can only imagine what someone with alot more money than me's wedding would cost. Imagine spending $40,000 on a wedding and then being told that "voluntary" practices have been moved up to the date of your wedding and if you try to move your wedding you're out 40K. I would go to the coaches and explain my plight too. Hey Kubes I wasn't aware that the camp was going to be moved up this year and had previous plans to get married on this date and paid alot of money to do so. Kubes probably understood fully and probably jacked with him and will continue to jack with him.

[NCSFS42]

Yall are completely overblowing this... I am sorry but he is our best interior defensive linemen as of now. Last year I saw him play with a whole lot of heart and intensity and constantly make big plays.

Missing minicamp to get married I believe is ok. He wasn't doing a record deal or filming a movie or just felt like he didn't wanna go, he was getting married. An like someone mentioned before, yall obviously aren't married if you think that there was no way to avoid this.

[El Tejano]

From many interviews on the website, TJ was at the facilities alot when he didn't have to be.

[cuppacoffee]

I know I am late on this post, and I am sure someone else already jumped all over this guy, but I am going to do it anyway.

This thread is garbage. Kubes set camp earlier this year than last year. I am sure they had the wedding planned at least a year in advance(I know we did). Travis will be a force in the middle and he is not going anywhere. Did I say this thread was garbage? Kick this guy off the boards with this crappy thread. Ok I am done. Have a great day :)

Some people will never give TJ the benefit of the doubt. He could give them 100 bucks and they'd complain that he didn't give them 101.

The guy just got married. Be happy for him and lay off the guy for missing 3 days of non-contact drills that he's been through 1000's of times before.

This thread is bogus!!! Give the man a break. He got married and like alot of people have allready staded, be happy for the guy. I think most of the people that wanting to get rid of TJ are UT fans wanting thier guy to get the start. Let them go at it if Okam is the best player then he will start. Perioud.

NOt to mention TJ can play both DT positions and play LDE. as he did play both in college.

I agree this thread should be killed. This is all rather pathetic. The man got married, the bride picked the date, the 3 day camp was moved up, etc. This is no biggie! I happen to like Johnson and the attitude he brings to the field. And believe it or not, he would not be easily replaced at the level he is playing at.

Yall are completely overblowing this... I am sorry but he is our best interior defensive linemen as of now. Last year I saw him play with a whole lot of heart and intensity and constantly make big plays.

Missing minicamp to get married I believe is ok. He wasn't doing a record deal or filming a movie or just felt like he didn't wanna go, he was getting married. An like someone mentioned before, yall obviously aren't married if you think that there was no way to avoid this.


Maybe, just maybe I am not the only Travis Johnson fan around here. :D..:D

[Hwood82]

this is what I was saying earlier this week. You some of you people need to make up your minds on how you feel about Travis Johnson. you don;t want to trade him to Miami for Jason Taylor, as one poster suggested and got blasted for it, but you want to cut him for missing a "voluntary" mini camp to get married? oooooookay.....

annnnnnd Travis Johnson being a 4 year Vet has no significants what so ever, huh? Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't this a voluntary 3 day mini camp? Wedding are also planned in a years advance. I am not taking up for Johnson nor condemning him to the FA market but if a 3 day mini camp makes or breaks Travis Johnson as a starter or even a player of the Houston Texans, then the Texans already had their minds made up about him anyway. I am quite sure he talked with Kubaik and the other coaches and explained the situation but the last thing I as a REAL Texans fan am going to do is blast a Texans player for missing a voluntary mini camp to get married. If this was OTA's, which I bet is a lot more important than this mini camp, or training camp, that would be a different story. Mini Camp is mainly for the Rookies to meet the Vets and get their feet wet.

This story is nothing....

Thank you,


TJ isn't and shouldn't be traded (or demoted, or whatever you head hunters are saying) for missing a voluntary mini-camp....frowned upon? Maybe. I agree that he needed to be there as a verteran presence but the guy is getting married, and the reason we know is because Kubs knew, so yeah he could use the work but he shouldn't be criticized for missing a 3 day mini.

[Hwood82]

He should have put his foot down and let his wife know who was going to wear the pants in the family. Obviously, it's not TJ.

Yeah, this guy's obvisouly not married!

[gforce365]

im getting married in a few weeks, and we have been engaged and planning for over a year. i started a new job in September and there have been days that i have had to miss due to this wedding. in fact, my wedding day falls on one of the most important work days of the work calender. i talked to my bosses and they understood. i would hate for my boss to give me the boot because of a day i planned for before i got the job.

[texanfanjesse]

who the hell cares about you gettin married. If you are a chic than I apologize. If not ask your ole lady for your pair back.

[eyeguy]

A REAL fan would have already known this and most on this board already do...


I'm confident in my status as a REAL Texan fan having never missed a home regular season game. Do you have season tickets?

[SuperstarII]

I'm confident in my status as a REAL Texan fan having never missed a home regular season game. Do you have season tickets?

Show the stubs online son?

you can say it online that you are a season ticket holder. hell, I am a season ticket holder.....well not yet anyway. Travis Johnson didn't have to be at mini-camp it was voluntary. Even Kubiak said it was just a test to show the rookies what it would be like in real camp. Jaysus some people take things too seriously.

[eyeguy]

[QUOTE=SuperstarII;115390] hell, I am a season ticket holder.....well not yet anyway.

consider joining us at the games. There is no better place to be on a Sunday afternoon than Reliant watching the Texans win!

[headsplint]

[QUOTE=SuperstarII;115390] hell, I am a season ticket holder.....well not yet anyway.

consider joining us at the games. There is no better place to be on a Sunday afternoon than Reliant watching the Texans win!

My bet is this guy (eyeguy) watches from his couch with his head in his mommys lap while she braids his hair and tells him everythings gonna be okay. saying, "you can look now little timmy, Don't let that big scary lineman on the tv scare you."



That or it kinda sounds like he just may be trent green.

[Nbkan]

His marriage will be punishment enough...

hehe...can it really be that bad

[dbruder44]

hehe...can it really be that bad

It can be, I wouldn't wish my first wife on anyone, even a Titan. Married my current wife when I found out she was on the season ticket list 2 years before the Texans started playing.

I will admit to the EYEGUY I have missed about 4 home games in their history (birth of Child, Thanksgiving twice and Wife took her dad to that Cincy blowout in year one), I try to plan my life around the schedule.

[BIG ERN]

Poor Tj.

[eyeguy]

, I try to plan my life around the schedule.

Glad to know that there is someone else who plans their schedule around the Texans games

[BIG ERN]

This thread is just WONG

[eyeguy]

"My bet is this guy (eyeguy) watches from his couch with his head in his mommys lap while she braids his hair and tells him everythings gonna be okay. "

Sec. 108 row P 6 seats Blue lot.

[dbruder44]

"My bet is this guy (eyeguy) watches from his couch with his head in his mommys lap while she braids his hair and tells him everythings gonna be okay. "

Sec. 108 row P 6 seats Blue lot.

Whoa, lay off the bass fisherman, TRUE Texans fan's know the difference between a texas rig and carolina rig. What a big "P" he post something then takes it off!

[rush2112mn]

As I understand, Travis Johnson was the only player not to show up for the non manditory mini camp. His excuse was that he was getting married. How lame to plan your wedding during minicamp so you don't have to work out. He could have planned the wedding anytime.

I thought he was trying to make an effort last year before he got hurt. This deal with his wedding is the last straw.

DUMP TRAVIS JOHNSON NOW!

He got Married......hello....

Congrats Travis.......

[dbruder44]

Nope, I have a wife and 2 kids and my money has to go to more important things in life, such as food, clothes and a mortgage. Like I said, it must be nice for mommy and daddy to have enough money to get you those nice tickets. Besides I have a better seat than you do and my beer is F.R.E.E. and I don't have to stand in line to go to the bathroom. Maybe someday, when I pull enough freelance jobs, which won't be hard, I can set some aside for season tickets when my son is old enough. Till then I will enjoy watching the game with him in the confines of my own living room....

Oh and ust because you have never missed a home game does not mean you know crap about the team or what the team is trying to do. I don't own season tickets but I would be wiling to bet yours I have forgotten more football and knowledge of this team than your entire knowledge of since their inception. Your comment and starting this thread about Travis Johnson already proves that...

Hey Honk let's not start stereo typing season ticket holders, I have upperdeck seats, and with food and drinks, tailgaiting, tickets and parking I spend maybe $1800 a year for my wife and I, I realize that is not chicken feed but there is a pretty diverse socio-economic level to whom go to Texans games.

How is your beer FREE, can I come to your house for away games if I say bring chicken wings?

[dbruder44]

I agree with your points, I don't have HDTV so tell your father in law to bring some extra beers for me. You like spicy wings right?

that icing will taste good, how long before your kid is old enough?

I agree at home you get replays and slow mo's but nothing beats live sports.

[dbruder44]

He is only 2 so couple of more years... Gives me time to save up..

Yes I agree, nothing like live events...

I'll get off my soap box, I am sure folks don't like to read pages of rants. Just kinda erks me when folks always try and see the worst in things when people work their tails off to be good. Like the ol saying goes, there will only be a hand full of people to congratulate you when you succeed in a room full of people who want to see you fail...that is the nature of the beast I guess....

Yeah a two year old has no place at Reliant (noise, too long etc), although you see a ton of little kids, the older ones just run around and hit concession stands all game, my girls will be lucky if they ever get Daddy's tickets. Your not on a soap box, I drilled the same guy for picking on bass fisherman earlier, he edited his post and took it out. He is a classless guy

Oh and so we don't get off the subject GO Travis! We need your leadership!!

[eyeguy]

[QUOTE=dbruder44;115457] I drilled the same guy for picking on bass fisherman earlier, QUOTE]

I made a mistake in respose to an attack on me being a REAL Texans fan from someone who does not even go to the games! When I found that I had directed it at the wrong person I changed it right away. I'm sorry for the mistake.

Good looking bass on your page. I took my 2 year old last year to a preseason game, he made it through to 1/2 time. Buy the baby ear plugs at Walmart to protect ears. He like going to Astro games more than Texans. Like to watch football on TV like Honk

[eyeguy]

As for Mr. Johnson;

Off-field troubles occurred prior to the 2003 season, as he was arrested in April and charged with sexual assault of a female student
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2005draft/Johnson,Travis-DT-Florida%20State.htm

He must interview well at the NFL Combine, according to Nawrocki, to prove any potential character issues are behind him. Not all scouts are convinced he is worthy of a first-round pick,
http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFLDraft/Draft+Extras/2005/modglin122204.htm

Travis Johnson's contract with the Texans: (2005) Signed a 5-year $10.2 million contract; $7.7 million guaranteed; (2007) $435,000; (2008) $707,500; (2009) $1,030,000; (2010) $1,352,500; (2011) $1,675,000; (2012) Free Agent
Statistics
Year Team G GS tckls solo ast sacks int yds avg lg td
2005 HOU 15 3 26 23 3 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
2006 HOU 8 8 11 8 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2007 HOU 15 13 41 27 14 0 1 0 0.0 0 0
Totals 38 24 78 58 20 1.0 1 0 0.0 0 0

1 sack in his career!

Both Travis Johnson and Jason Babin were drafted in the first round and neither have really set this team on fire, just yet. I believe both will get a chance under Kubiak's regime to find their game and style and really make a difference, but it's yet more first round picks that haven't panned-out that has really hurt the Texans and set the team back even further from being truly competitive and making the playoffs.
http://blogs.chron.com/fanblogtexans/2007/05/jason_babintravis_johnson_time.htmlWhy

Better skills than Babin, less class

He has a reputation of being a showoff.
During his pro workout before the 2005 draft, he often screamed like a maniac and did anything he could to draw more attention to himself.
A member of Florida State's shotput team accused him of raping her during his senior season.
After knocking Dolphins quarterback Trent Green unconscious, he celebrated and taunted Green while Green was motionless on the ground.
He was ejected from the game and was chewed out severely by Texans coach Gary Kubiak.
He was named Keith Olbermann's 'Worst Person In the NFL' after he refused to apologize for the incident.
During the post-game press conference, he said, 'God don't like ugly. You know what I mean?' (No, we don't)

http://www.amiannoying.com/(S(jch0x345ym3p32z4xxoqal45))/view.aspx?id=22662&collection=1251

and my favorite:

have to say I was mortified/embarrassed by Travis Johnson's on field antics and post game interview. It was completely classless for him to stand over Trent Green's motionless body and taunt him. His comments after the game, "Fu@% Trent Green..." were even worse. I say to Travis Johnson: "FU@% YOU, Travis. You are an embarrassment to your team and city, and do not deserve to wear the Texans' uniform."
http://www.fannation.com/blogs/post/66158

I don't have anything against the man and wish him well. I would wish that no harm come to him or his family and I hope he has success with another team. IMO he is an under producer for the money and a rotation of Okeye, Okam, Maddox, and Zgonina or Robinson will be OK. The team would be better off trading for a player who will give it their all ( hopefully a fast DE) or a draft choice.

I'm proud of the fact that this team puts such importance on the quality of someones character. Mr. Johnson chose to miss non mandorty pratice. Please provide me the link that says Kubes "did not care" or that it was "OK" that he was the only player on the team that did not show up. All I heard Kubes say was that "Johnson loss was Okam gain".Please provide a link showing when the final date for pratices was posted.

Q. Would Demeco Ryans have made the pratices if he was in the same situation?

I think he would have scheduled it at a time he was sure it could not conflict with his job. Something tells me Demeco would have taken the financial hit to be with his teammate.

I find it interesting that many of you would not change your wedding date to protect your job that will pay you $700k. I think his attitude is arogant. EVERY PLAYER ACCEPT HIM WAS THERE!

As a fan however, if he does stay I'll be rooting for him at the games to help the TEAM win.

[NBT]

I think you just proved the other guy's point. Babin was traded last year. You really need to get a life!

[zanth91]

As for Mr. Johnson;

Off-field troubles occurred prior to the 2003 season, as he was arrested in April and charged with sexual assault of a female student
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2005draft/Johnson,Travis-DT-Florida%20State.htm

He must interview well at the NFL Combine, according to Nawrocki, to prove any potential character issues are behind him. Not all scouts are convinced he is worthy of a first-round pick,
http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFLDraft/Draft+Extras/2005/modglin122204.htm

Travis Johnson's contract with the Texans: (2005) Signed a 5-year $10.2 million contract; $7.7 million guaranteed; (2007) $435,000; (2008) $707,500; (2009) $1,030,000; (2010) $1,352,500; (2011) $1,675,000; (2012) Free Agent
Statistics
Year Team G GS tckls solo ast sacks int yds avg lg td
2005 HOU 15 3 26 23 3 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
2006 HOU 8 8 11 8 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2007 HOU 15 13 41 27 14 0 1 0 0.0 0 0
Totals 38 24 78 58 20 1.0 1 0 0.0 0 0

1 sack in his career!

Both Travis Johnson and Jason Babin were drafted in the first round and neither have really set this team on fire, just yet. I believe both will get a chance under Kubiak's regime to find their game and style and really make a difference, but it's yet more first round picks that haven't panned-out that has really hurt the Texans and set the team back even further from being truly competitive and making the playoffs.
http://blogs.chron.com/fanblogtexans/2007/05/jason_babintravis_johnson_time.htmlWhy

Better skills than Babin, less class

He has a reputation of being a showoff.
During his pro workout before the 2005 draft, he often screamed like a maniac and did anything he could to draw more attention to himself.
A member of Florida State's shotput team accused him of raping her during his senior season.
After knocking Dolphins quarterback Trent Green unconscious, he celebrated and taunted Green while Green was motionless on the ground.
He was ejected from the game and was chewed out severely by Texans coach Gary Kubiak.
He was named Keith Olbermann's 'Worst Person In the NFL' after he refused to apologize for the incident.
During the post-game press conference, he said, 'God don't like ugly. You know what I mean?' (No, we don't)

http://www.amiannoying.com/(S(jch0x345ym3p32z4xxoqal45))/view.aspx?id=22662&collection=1251

and my favorite:

have to say I was mortified/embarrassed by Travis Johnson's on field antics and post game interview. It was completely classless for him to stand over Trent Green's motionless body and taunt him. His comments after the game, "Fu@% Trent Green..." were even worse. I say to Travis Johnson: "FU@% YOU, Travis. You are an embarrassment to your team and city, and do not deserve to wear the Texans' uniform."
http://www.fannation.com/blogs/post/66158

I don't have anything against the man and wish him well. I would wish that no harm come to him or his family and I hope he has success with another team. IMO he is an under producer for the money and a rotation of Okeye, Okam, Maddox, and Zgonina or Robinson will be OK. The team would be better off trading for a player who will give it their all ( hopefully a fast DE) or a draft choice.

I'm proud of the fact that this team puts such importance on the quality of someones character. Mr. Johnson chose to miss non mandorty pratice. Please provide me the link that says Kubes "did not care" or that it was "OK" that he was the only player on the team that did not show up. All I heard Kubes say was that "Johnson loss was Okam gain".Please provide a link showing when the final date for pratices was posted.

Q. Would Demeco Ryans have made the pratices if he was in the same situation?

I think he would have scheduled it at a time he was sure it could not conflict with his job. Something tells me Demeco would have taken the financial hit to be with his teammate.

I find it interesting that many of you would not change your wedding date to protect your job that will pay you $700k. I think his attitude is arogant. EVERY PLAYER ACCEPT HIM WAS THERE!

As a fan however, if he does stay I'll be rooting for him at the games to help the TEAM win.

I'll give you a straw to chew on if you stop.

[sleepwalker]

TJ is another Casserly SBD fart. I personally take offence to him skipping out on mini-camp. What kind of message does that send to his team and the fans? That I'm getting married, who CARES?!?!?! I DONT.

TJ you are becoming another wasted 1st round pick. Luckily for you, we need the depth you provide on the DL. I'm tired of reading stories about you doing something stupid and causing controversy for the fans and this team.

Pull your head out of your ***** and start acting like a *pro*. Think of the experience you could have shared in helping the newbies out.

In my *opinion* you had plenty of time to take care of personal biz in the off-season.

[eyeguy]

I think you just proved the other guy's point. Babin was traded last year. You really need to get a life!

I was qutoing from a piece from 2 years ago. Check link! It did not say Babin was currently on team. Calm down

[zanth91]

TJ is another Casserly SBD fart. I personally take offence to him skipping out on mini-camp. What kind of message does that send to his team and the fans? That I'm getting married, who CARES?!?!?! I DONT.

TJ you are becoming another wasted 1st round pick. Luckily for you, we need the depth you provide on the DL. I'm tired of reading stories about you doing something stupid and causing controversy for the fans and this team.

Pull your head out of your ***** and start acting like a *pro*. Think of the experience you could have shared in helping the newbies out.

In my *opinion* you had plenty of time to take care of personal biz in the off-season.

*sigh* Please read the posts following it.

[TexanJM]

I can't understand why anyone can fault Travis Johnson for missing a week long mini-camp because he is getting married. Thankfully, the Texan's coaching staff is a bit more understanding than some of the members of this forum.

I wish Travis Johnson and his new wife the very best! :)

Some have said T.J. needs to show more maturity and take his job and life more seriously. Any of the married members of this forum will agree, if you need a cold shot of reality to slap you in the face nothing can do it like a marriage or the birth of a child! :eek::eek::eek:

[CoogBull]

I like Travis Johnson. The guy has off the field issue, a nasty streak, and a mouth. He also showed a lot of hussle last year and is a rough player. Good.

Every team needs one guy like Travis Johnson. He is the spice. I'm tired of us being the nice guys of the AFC South. Nice guys finish last. I want to see someone who has a little passion out there. He may be a showboat but he is nothing like a TO or Chad Johnson. None of his off the field issues have ever effected his play.

I am tired of having to be gentlemen in a sport that does not value it. If you want to see gentlemen then go watch the PGA.

I was at the Dolphins game last year and was happy to see him jawing at Green. Green took what I consider to be a cheap shot and paid the price. The kicker was Olberman going after him. That guy has no credibility. I hope he and Travis get to have a nice sit down one day.

So Travis missed voluntary mini camp. If the coaches wanted him there they should have said something. Hopefully this new wife will settle him down.

Travis gives our team the intensity that we are sorely lacking. Every team in our division comes at us with the stated intention of hurting our guys. It is time we play a little dirty. Travis is just the guy.

[aj.]

So Travis missed voluntary mini camp. If the coaches wanted him there they should have said something. Hopefully this new wife will settle him down.


This was a mandatory minicamp (the one allowed per the CBA). The upcoming OTAs are voluntary (along with the off-season workout program) but with this team, voluntary means 'you really need to be there.'

Kubiak made it sound as if there was a recent change in schedule to run minicamp prior to OTAs so TJ may have had a legit excuse.

[Towlie]

WHat!!! HE MISSED MIMI Camp??? Mickey won't be happy

[SuperstarII]

Hey **** Trent Green and **** Mini camp too!:cool:

LOL!!!