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Rob Housler | Tight End

Team: Arizona Cardinals
Age / DOB:  (25) / 3/17/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 250
College: Florida Atlantic
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Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said he considered drafting TE Rob Housler as a "big wide receiver" when he was with the Steelers.
Arians went on to call the 6-foot-5, 250-pound Housler a "mismatch," echoing comments GM Steve Keim made in January. Freed from Todd Heap's injury-prone shadow, Housler will be squarely on the TE1 radar this season provided the Cardinals find someone who can do a decent impression of a quarterback. Mar 26 - 7:53 PM
Source: azcardinals.com

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Rob Housler - TE - Cardinals

Newly promoted Cardinals GM Steve Keim believes TE Rob Housler is an "emerging star, creating mismatches in the slot and outside."

As the former VP of player personnel, Keim likely played a big role in scouting and selecting Housler in the third of the 2011 draft. Housler's breakout season would have received more attention in fantasy circles had the QB situation not held the offense hostage for the final three months. Housler is locked in as the starter for 2013.
Source: azcardinals.com
Jan 14 - 8:57 AM
Rob Housler - TE - Cardinals

Cardinals placed TE Rob Housler on injured reserve with a sprained shoulder, ending his season.

The Cardinals announced Housler's season was over on Monday. WR Kerry Taylor was promoted from the practice squad in a corresponding roster move. Housler's injury is just a sprained AC joint, which isn't an overly serious issue. Housler remains one of the more promising young tight ends in the game, but his 2013 fantasy value will rely almost solely on who's under center for the Gridbirds. If it is anyone like Derek Anderson/Max Hall/John Skelton/Ryan Lindley/Brian Hoyer, he'll be in trouble.
Source: Darren Urban on Twitter
Wed, Dec 26, 2012 01:47:00 PM
Rob Housler - TE - Cardinals

Cardinals TE Rob Housler suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's loss to the Bears, and will be unavailable for this week's finale.

Specifically, he has a sprained AC joint. It's not a serious injury. The 2011 third-round pick took a nice step forward in his sophomore campaign, reeling in 45 balls for 417 yards. His numbers would have almost certainly been better had the Cardinals not had an historically bad quarterback situation. Housler's 2013 fantasy value will depend on who's under center in Arizona, but his Dynasty arrow continues to point up.
Source: Kent Somers on Twitter
Mon, Dec 24, 2012 01:08:00 PM
Rob Housler - TE - Cardinals

Rob Housler was held catch-less on three targets against the Bears in Week 16.

Housler narrowly missed out on a one-handed touchdown catch down the right side of the end zone when he couldn't secure the ball falling to the ground. Otherwise, Housler was an obvious non-factor. He'll look to finish on a more positive note when the Cardinals visit the 49ers in Week 17.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 08:55:00 PM
Rob Housler - TE - Cardinals

Rob Housler (knee) is questionable for Week 16 after getting in his third straight limited practice on Friday.

It's actually an upgrade on last week, where Housler missed Friday's practice before suiting up against the Lions. Housler is going to play against the Bears, but with Ryan Lindley under center, he remains off the redraft-league radar.
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 06:25:00 PM
Rob Housler - TE - Cardinals

Rob Housler (knee) remained limited in Thursday's practice.

The Cardinals have taken to managing Housler's reps, but he's expected to be fine for Sunday's game against the Bears. Housler is an intriguing young talent, but won't be a fantasy factor so long as Ryan Lindley is starting games for the Gridbirds.
Source: Darren Urban on Twitter
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 05:02:00 PM
Rob Housler - TE - Cardinals

Rob Housler (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

We saw a similar pattern out of Housler last week before he ultimately suited up against the Lions. However, his two catches for 13 yards hardly instills any confidence in him as a viable fantasy option. Housler should be avoided this week.
Source: Darren Urban on Twitter
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 05:02:00 PM
Rob Housler - TE - Cardinals

Rob Housler caught just two passes for 13 yards in Week 15 against the Lions.

Housler has been a decent security blanket for the inept Arizona quarterback duo, but he holds zero fantasy value. He should be avoided in Week 16, along with the rest of the Cardinals offense.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 08:21:00 PM
Rob Housler - TE - Cardinals

Rob Housler (knee, ankle) missed Cardinals practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 15.

Per beat writer Kent Somers, Housler apparently aggravated one of his injuries and his status is now in doubt. Avoid Arizona's pass game in the fantasy playoffs.
Source: Kent Somers on Twitter
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 04:26:00 PM
Rob Housler - TE - Cardinals

Cardinals TE Rob Housler (knee) was upgraded to "full" in Thursday's practice after being limited on Wednesday.

He's ready to roll for Sunday. Although Housler has come on in the absence of Todd Heap, Arizona's erratic (at best) quarterback play makes him far too risky to trot out as a low-end TE1. Housler is an intriguing hold in Dynasty leagues, but not worth the hassle in redraft formats.
Source: Darren Urban on Twitter
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 04:06:00 PM
Rob Housler - TE - Cardinals

Cardinals TE Rob Housler was limited in Wednesday's practice with a knee issue.

It isn't believed to be a serious issue for Housler, who should be good to go against the Lions. Although Housler is averaging 6.3 catches over his past three games, he can't be trusted as a low-end TE1 for the fantasy playoffs with Ryan Lindley under center for Arizona.
Source: Darren Urban on Twitter
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 04:47:00 PM
Rob Housler - TE - Cardinals

Rob Housler caught seven passes for 36 yards in the Cardinals' Week 14 loss to the Seahawks.

The athletic, 6'5/250 Housler continues to act as a security blanket for the Cardinals' inept quarterbacks. He now has 19 catches in the last three weeks and is averaging 4.7 catches per game over the last seven. However, Housler has no touchdowns on the season and is getting just 9.39 yards per catch. His upside is capped by the John Skelton and Ryan Lindley.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 08:19:00 PM
Rob Housler - TE - Cardinals

Rob Housler caught four passes for 15 yards in the Cardinals' Week 13 loss to the Jets.

He was targeted six times by Ryan Lindley. Lindley may have a strong arm and ideal physical build for a quarterback, but his inaccuracy as a passer is killing Arizona's offense. Leave Housler on the waiver wire for Week 14 at Seattle.
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 04:27:00 PM
Rob Housler - TE - Cardinals

Coach Ken Whisenhunt has been impressed with TE Rob Housler's improvement as a blocker.

"I'm excited about the way Rob's grown," Whisenhunt said. Veteran Todd Heap was inactive again last week, this time perhaps as a healthy scratch. After career-highs in targets (11), catches (8), and yards (82) against the Rams, Housler should be locked in as the starter going forward. He's a breakout candidate for 2013 if Arizona improves the o-line and quarterback situations.
Related: Todd Heap
Source: Arizona Republic
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 08:23:00 AM

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3LaRon Byrd
4Jarett Dillard
5Dan Buckner
WR21Michael Floyd
2Ryan Swope
3Kerry Taylor
4Robert Gill
5Javone Lawson
WR31Andre Roberts
TE1Rob Housler
2Jeff King
3Jim Dray
4D.C. Jefferson
5Kory Sperry
K1Jay Feely