Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak admittedly was surprised that Arian Foster's strain calf didn't receive medical clearance for the opening of training camp. The Houston Chronicle went on to suggest days later that there was no timetable for Foster to return to the field. From that vantage point, it's excellent news that Kubiak now is optimistic about Foster's return to practice this week. "I'm hoping midweek something like that," Kubiak told ESPN.com's Josina Anderson, "that he is back on the field." Foster previously had indicated he'd take his time, not returning until he feels "100 percent confident" in his calf. Soft tissue injuries such as calf strains are notorious for their susceptibility to aggravation. Source: NFL.com
