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The Houston Texans looked forward to the 2012 NFL draft with a sense of optimism previously unknown to management, players and fans.

The Huddle will be grading each NFL team's offseason based on roster maneuvers, coaching changes, current events and so forth.

Houston Texans rookie center Ben Jones, left, works out with Brandon Brooks, right, during NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Houston.

Career sacks leader Mario Williams signed with Buffalo, and Houston also bid farewell to veteran offensive linemen Eric Winston and Mike Brisiel.

The Texans practiced Tuesday morning at the Methodist Training Center. Afterward, coach Gary Kubiak, defensive coordinator Wade Phillips and some players answered questions from the media.

The number of undrafted free agents that contribute to their team's success in the NFL are noticeably few.

Rivers McCown of Football Insiders covers the AFC South in today's installment of remaining needs around the league.

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