Rashad Butler holds own

Rashad Butler had a few hiccups in his first start for the Texans on Sunday, but overall, the left tackle said he feels like he can handle the job.

Butler, who is starting in place of suspended Duane Brown at left tackle, flinched in the red zone early in the second quarter, causing a false start and a loss of 5 yards. The Texans ended up settling for a field goal on that drive.

"I cost us six points right there," Butler said. "That is not OK, but it is something I will remember and work on. I can only learn from my mistakes."
He also had the task of managing Dallas All-Pro outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware, who had three sacks in the game. Despite that, quarterback Matt Schaub thought Butler played well in his first start.

"I felt like he hung in there and really battled the whole game," Schaub said. "He was very confident in what he could do, and I had a ton of confidence that he was going to play well. I feel like coming out of the game he did that."

Butler said that after Sunday's game, he feels more comfortable moving forward.

"It's good to get the first start out of the way," Butler said. "I think I was a little nervous in the locker room before the game, but it wore off fast, and I will be fine for next week at Oakland."



(chron.com)