The perfect cure for the Rocket hangover was the Texans hitting the field at the Methodist Training Center.

Thoughts from Day 1:

All the stars looked fine. I wish Dunta was there but we hope to see him opening day.

Brian Cushing passes the eye test. I walked into the facility and he was three fields away and just looked huge. He looked like a vet in the way that he carried himself. So far so good in the very early going.

James Casey wants to make an instant impression. He laid out for a pass and said Gary Kubiak wasn't happy because he wants his players upright this time of year. Casey will become a fan favorite (if he isn't already).

Antoine Caldwell looks like a third round theft at center. Darnell Jenkins is fighting for a WR spot. He got on the roster as a special teamer when Bolden went down last year and it will be interesting to see if he can stick around.

Dan Orlovsky can play (at least in shorts). You've heard me rave about his potential because he put up pretty good numbers for one of the worst teams in league history. Now watch him flourish in this productive system. He's finally getting good coaching. We all know Schaub needs to stay on the field but Orlovsky looks like a good insurance policy.

Arian Foster is a big back who has an opportunity here after a rocky final year at Tennessee. He needs to prove to the brass that they need not scan the waiver wire for RBs with size. Speaking of...Here's wondering if seeing Chris Brown healthy and strong is just a big tease. If he could stay healthy we are talking about the perfect compliment to Slaton. However, that is a gigantic IF.