Can The Houston Texans Survive the Loss of Owen Daniels?

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Published: November 2, 2009

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... Texans.  Daniels was emerging as one of the top tight ends in the National Football League.  He was among the league leaders in receptions, yards, and touchdowns.  Daniels went to the Pro Bowl last year and was on pace for another Hawaiian vacation in February 2010.

One of Daniels' most important skills was his ability to find soft spots in zone defenses and help the Texans move the chains.  When teams double cover Andre Johnson for 60 minutes, Daniels made them pay by hauling in passes from Matt Schaub in the middle of the field. 

Daniels has good speed and quickness for a tight end and his hands are among the best in the league.  The level of trust built up between him and Schaub is very evident, as Daniels is the Texans' quarterback's security blanket.

With one false step in Buffalo, the entire equation changed — Daniels is now scheduled for season-ending surgery on his right knee.  The Texans' tight end is no stranger to knee surgery, as he has...

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