Shannahan Leaves Texans, Dennison Takes Over

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After Kyle Shannahan left the Texans to go coach for his father, Mike Shannahan in Washington, the Texans worked fast and hired long time Denver faithful Rick Dennison to be the new Offensive Coordinator.

The 51-year-old coach has spent 25 years in the NFL, both as a coach and a player, all with the Denver Broncos. Dennison worked with Head Coach Gary Kubiak in Denver for 11 seasons. Dennison replace Kubiak as Offensive Coordinator when Kubiak left the Broncos in 2006.

What this move does for Houston is it keeps a very familiar offensive scheme to an already prolific offense led by QB Matt Schaub and WR Andre Johnson. Hopefully the addition of Dennison will also help the Texans get over their regular season humps and finally get into the playoffs.

By: Collin Dakheel

SportsEyez.com's 2009 NFC All-Pro Team

NFC ALL-PRO TEAM

QB - Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

RB - Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers

RB - DeAngelo Williams, Carolina Panthers

FB - Leonard Weaver, Philadelphia Eagles

WR - DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles

WR - Miles Austin, Dallas Cowboys

TE - Vernon Davis, San Francisco 49ers

LT - Bryant McKinnie, Minnesota Vikings

LG - Steven Hutchinson, Minnesota Vikings

C - Andre Gurode, Dallas Cowboys

RG - Jahri Evans, New Orleans Saints

RT - Jason Peters, Philadelphia Eagles

DE - Jared Allen, Minnesota Vikings

DT - Jay Ratliff, Dallas Cowboys

DT - Kevin Williams, Minnesota Vikings

DE - Julius Peppers, Carolina Panthers

OLB - DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Cowboys

MLB - Johnathan Vilma, New Orleans Saints

MLB - Jon Beason, Carolina Panthers

OLB - Anthony Spencer, Dallas Cowboys

CB - Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packers

FS - Darren Sharper, New Orleans Saints

SS - Nick Collins, Green Bay Packers

CB - Asante Samuel, Philadelphia Eagles

SportsEyez.com's 2009 AFC All-Pro Team

AFC ALL-PRO Team

QB - Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts

RB - Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans

RB - Ray Rice, Baltimore Ravens

FB - Le'Ron McClain, Baltimore Ravens

WR - Andre Johnson, Houston Texans

WR - Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Colts

TE - Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers

LT - Michael Oher, Baltimore Ravens

LG - Alan Faneca, New York Jets

C - Nick Mangold, New York Jets

RG - Kris Dielman, San Diego Chargers

RT - Eric Winston, Houston Texans

DE - Mario Williams, Houston Texans

DT - Casey Hampton, Pittsburgh Steelers

DT - Vince Wilfork, New England Patriots

DE - Robert Mathis, Indianapolis Colts

OLB - Elvis Dumervil, Denver Broncos

MLB - DeMeco Ryans, Houston Texans

MLB - Gary Brackett, Indianapolis Colts

OLB - Brian Cushing, Houston Texans

CB - Darrelle Revis, New York Jets

FS - Jairus Byrd, Buffalo Bills

SS - Michael Griffin, Tennessee Titans

CB - Nnambdi Asomugha, Oakland Raiders

SportsEyez.com's 2009 NFL Player Awards

AFC Offensive Rookie of the Year - WR Mike Wallace, Pittsburgh Steelers

AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year - OLB Brian Cushing, Houston Texans

NFC Offensive Rookie of the Year - WR Percy Harvin, Minnesota Vikings

NFC Defensive Rookie of the Year - LB/DE Brian Orakpo, Washington Redskins

AFC Comeback Player of the Year - RB Ricky Williams, Miami Dolphins

NFC Comeback Player of the Year - QB Alex Smith, San Francisco 49ers

AFC Offensive Player of the Year - RB Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans

AFC Defensive Player of the Year - OLB Elvis Dumervil, Denver Broncos

NFC Offensive Player of the Year - QB Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

NFC Defensive Player of the Year - CB Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packers

Third Times A Charm ?

After a meager effort by the Philadelphia Eagles in Dallas on Sunday, the Eagles get another chance in Cowboys Stadium this Saturday night in the Wild Card Playoffs. The Eagles failed to capitalize on either side of the ball especially on offense, as their two production backs in LeSean McCoy and Leonard Weaver, only netted 2 carries total.

The Cowboys played stellar football and blanked the Eagles for the second time this season. For the Eagles to have a shot this weekend they have to be able to control the line of scrimmage, which they haven't been able to do against this Dallas team this season.

My opinion, Dallas is hot right now and Philly is not. I see Dallas rollin' over the birds for a third time this year and we will see them next weekend versus Minnesota.

By: Collin Dakheel