After trading DeMeco Ryans to the Eagles this offseason, the Texans are confident that Bradie James will be able to more than replace the linebacker. "I don't mind throwing it on the table, we're pretty pleased with picking Bradie (James) up, because we feel like we gained back what we lost with DeMeco leaving, and then some to be honest with you," linebackers Reggie Herring coach said. Earlier in an interview, Herring said that James knew all the "checks" for the defense better than Ryans and Brian Cushing did last year.