New Orleans Saints Should Expect To Get a Good Test From Houston Texans

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Published: August 19, 2009

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... and the Texans are scheduled to participate in four inter-squad practices on Wednesday and Thursday as both teams prepare for Saturday's preseason game and the upcoming NFL season.

Houston's offensive talent will provide a good measuring stick for the New Orleans defense.

Led by quarterback Matt Schaub, the Texans are loaded with offensive talent.

All-pro wide receiver Andre Johnson leads a fast and physical receiving corps that had over 4,400 yards a season ago.

Kevin Walter, often over-shadowed by Johnson, caught 60 balls and eight touchdowns last season.

Tight end Owen Daniels is an emerging star in the league.

While he lags in popularity behind other AFC tight ends like Antonio Gates and Dallas Clark, Daniels' performance in 2008 earned him his first pro bowl selection.

The Saints secondary will have their hands full with this group of receivers.

If that wasn't enough to handle, second-year running back Steve Slaton re...

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