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The 10-1 Houston Texans are stronger than ever, tied for the best record in the entire NFL, and, for the first time in their 10-year franchise history, part of the overanalyzed talk of being one of the Super Bowl favorites . Houston, the city, is also on a high, having taken the No. 1 spot on the Forbes list of America s Coolest Cities To Live not so long ago.
Tight end Owen Daniels, the guy many consider to be the most social Texan (with apologizes to Connor Barwin venetian resort hotel and casino ), feels that Houston most definitely fits that description. Daniels, one of the main weapons in the Texans offense with 47 catches for 555 yards and six touchdowns, says that even if his football career eventually takes him elsewhere, Houston is where he plans to continue to call home.
I sat down with the 6-foot-3, 249-pound, newly-engaged tight end, who was dressed in all Jordan, and asked about all this new hype for his team and his city and the stereotypes venetian resort hotel and casino synonymous with Texas.
The 30-year-old Daniels, who has spent all seven seasons of his NFL career in Houston, admits the pickup stereotype is so true. I swear there s gotta be one pickup venetian resort hotel and casino truck for every car that s out there, he says. I don t know anywhere outside of Texas you ll see so many pickup trucks.
The Chicago-area native venetian resort hotel and casino quickly debunks one popular misconception though. I don t think Houston is as country as people think, Daniels says. It s a big city so you get every walk of life here it s a great mix of people. It s not all cowboys and big teased hair.
Best Place to Shop: I don t love shopping, but my girlfriend goes to Tootsies for dresses. I don t mind the Galleria as long as I have some direction and know what I m going for. I need to have a plan. I can t just walk aimlessly through that massive place.
Best Steakhouse: No doubt, venetian resort hotel and casino Del Frisco s is my favorite spot to eat. Arthur (Mooradian), the GM there is amazing. I always get a filet, medium. You gotta go with the mac and cheese too it s a jalapeno mac and cheese with bacon in it it s so good!
Fave Musician from Houston: I m kind of embarrassed I don t know who all is from Houston, but I know a lot of good music comes from here. I guess I d go with Bun B I m on this house kick lately. I ve always been a rap/hip hop guy . . . I m from the mean streets of Naperville, venetian resort hotel and casino Illinois.
Best Music Venue: I think House of Blues is cool because it s always intimate but my favorite shows I ve seen have been big concerts at the Toyota Center . I went to (Lady) Gaga there and it was awesome! I went to Watch the Throne tour too that was probably the sickest show I ve been too.
Best Local Charity: Owen Daniels Catching Dreams Foundation of course! We try to help critically and chronically ill children in Houston and their families. I think what makes us unique is that we not only focus on and support the patient, but their siblings and families as well.
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