HOUSTON TEXANS.

The article reports on Texan basketball players. DaShon Polk has made his mark with the Texans on special teams, and he showed he also can hold up against the run on defense when he replaced Jay Foreman against the Titans. Polk is in his first season with the Texans, but he played in a similar 3-4 scheme with the Bills. Foreman, who should return Sunday, is instrumental in making calls for the defense, but Polk at least is capable as a fill-in. Marion McCree replaces rookie Glenn Earl at strong safety in passing situations. McCree, who also is the top reserve at free safety, has decent range, good instincts and even better hands.