Nall back in business, near home

Craig Nall is about to join the Houston Texans and it's a real good fit.

The Demons great, who shattered records in the 2001 season and was also a two-time NCAA qualifier in the javelin during the spring in 2001 and 2002, is going to be signed by the Texans tonight.

Starter Matt Schaub took a blow to the head in Sunday's loss at San Diego and his status is in doubt for the upcoming game at Oakland. The Texans did not have a No. 3 quarterback in camp, but worked out Nall after he was a surprising cut by the Bills just before the season opener in September.

Craig was brought back by the Bills after their starter, J.P. Losman, was hurt, but when Losman was able to come back, Buffalo let him go again. Nall's workout in Houston was impressive enough that the Texans told him they would probably give him a call if they had a need. They did as of yesterday, and tomorrow, he's an NFL player four hours away from home.

The good fit comes in because the Texans offensive coordinator is former Green Bay head coach Mike Sherman, who drafted Craig in 2002 and knows what the Texans have picked up.

Doug Ireland, SID