After spending his entire 12-year NFL career in Houston, there are few things that could surprise Andre Johnson anymore.

HOUSTON - After spending his entire 12-year NFL career in Houston, there are few things that could surprise Andre Johnson anymore. Custom Eagles Jerseys . But things have changed so much under new coach Bill OBrien that even the veteran receiver has been taken aback at times. One example is seeing OBrien in the locker room chatting and sharing a joke or two with his players. He just interacts more with the team, Johnson said. Previous coaches didnt do stuff like that. Its a one sign of a different culture within the Texans and part of the plan of the first-year NFL head coach to make this his team from top to bottom. OBrien came to Houston after two seasons at Penn State where he took over the unenviable job of replacing Joe Paterno in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal that rocked the university. He was an offensive assistant under Bill Belichick at New England from 2007-12, and the Penn State job was his first as a head coach. Since taking over the Texans, whose shocking 2-14 collapse after two straight playoff trips led to Gary Kubiaks firing, OBriens overarching mantra has been that nothing is more important than the team. There are reminders everywhere, starting in the locker room where each locker features a Texans logo with the words: Always put the team first, inside. Running back Arian Foster caught some flak in training camp when he answered each of 11 questions in one interview with slight variations of: Im just trying to be the best teammate I can be. But with OBriens Texans that response might be one of the best things one could say. And if focusing solely on the team is whats expected, something completely off-limits is worrying about what happened in 2013. OBrien wont entertain questions about what occurred before he arrived, and a favourite phrase of his is, We dont talk about last year. Everything he does seems to be an effort to make every person in the organization feel as if theyre part of a family. Were all in it together, OBrien said. Were coaches and it is our job to teach these guys how we want them to play football in our systems and our vision. At the same time, we want input, especially from the guys that have played a lot of football. Chris Myers, a 10-year veteran who has been Houstons centre since 2008, noticed a change from the moment OBrien arrived. He thinks shaking everything up helped create cohesiveness within the team. From square one everythings changed, Myers said. Theres different signs around; times are different. He kind of wanted to change everything so it was brand new for everyone, no matter if you were a rookie or if you were a vet for 10 years it was going to be new to every single person. So no one could just lean back and say: OK Im used to that. Middle linebacker Brian Cushing has enjoyed the positivity and enthusiasm OBrien has brought to the team and loves that he treats everyone, from 2014 top overall pick Jadeveon Clowney to players on the practice squad, the same. Hes got a lot of respect for everyone, Cushing said. Hes very conscious about every single guy, what theyre doing, how theyre feeling and will take care of their specific needs. That doesnt mean that hes easy on anyone. When asked to describe the 44-year-old coach, player after player used one word: Demanding. Every day is a work day and nothing is taken for granted, cornerback Johnathan Joseph said. Everyone is held to a certain high standard and everyone has the same responsibility as the next teammate. But as much of a taskmaster as he can be, he is also very conscious and committed to his family and the concerns players have with their own families. When he was hired. he said that an attractive aspect of the job was Houstons world-class medical centre. OBriens 11-year-old son Jack cant walk or talk because of a rare neurological disorder that also causes seizures. Players have been wowed by his understanding of personal situations and said that it is a relief to know his door is always open to discuss any issues that they might have, even if it isnt about football. Hes a very, very family oriented, family driven person, Myers said. To be able to be demanding on the field and to do your best off the field, (with) him understanding certain situations with family, and that family comes first, I think gains a lot of respect with a lot of players. Paul Worrilow Eagles Jersey . Its the second time this season that Milan has been sanctioned by the league judge, after fans also subjected Napoli supporters to discriminatory chants. The ban will come into effect for Milans next match, against Udinese on Oct. Haloti Ngata Jersey . 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"Typically, there is probably a higher likelihood that they pitch around me," Braun said. "I have been swinging so terribly and Luc has been swinging so great that that combination probably enticed them to at least come at me a little bit." Rockies manager Walt Weiss told reliever Matt Belisle to pitch carefully to Braun, but the strategy didnt work. "Ill always take responsibility for that one," Walt Weiss said. "Could have put him on. Its a tough situation for Mattie. Hes trying to get him to expand for a couple of pitches. The ball was maybe a little up. Braun went up and got it." Mark Reynolds led off the ninth with a single off Belisle (2-3) and advanced on a sacrifice by Jean Segura. Scooter Gennett pinch hit for Francisco Rodriguez (3-2) and was intentionally walked. The runners advanced on a passed ball by catcher Michael McKenry. After Rickie Weeks went down swinging, Braun drilled Belisles first pitch up the middle. "I dont think they were trying to throw it where he ended up throwing it," Braun said after collecting his first walk-off hit since 2011. Josh Rutledge tied the game when he homered off Rodriguez with one out in the ninth. Rutledge hit a 3-2 pitch that just barely cleared the wall in left for his second homer this season. Rodriguez was trying to help Kyle Lohse win his third straight start. Lohse has been victimized by five blown saves this season. He allowed one run on seven hits over seven innings and came within two outs of beating the Rockies for the second time in five days. Sunday, he pitched five innings and allowed three runs on seven hits in the Brewers 6-5 win in Colorado. Rodriguez leads the majorss with 27 saves, but this was his third blown save this season. Avonte Maddox Eagles Jersey. Lohse had plenty of sympathy for Rodriguez. "I feel bad for K-Rod because hes been pitching so well, but the bottom line is we won," Lohse said. "He came in and did what he does. Ill take K-Rod closing out one of my games any time." The Brewers became the first team in the majors to record 50 wins. Their NL-leading record (50-32) is the best in team history through 82 games. They have 13 games left to top the team record of 54 wins before the All-Star game. The Brewers also improved to 5-0 in the season series with the Rockies. "Its nice to be the first one to 50 wins, for sure," Braun said. "Were excited with the way that weve played so far, but theres still a lot of baseball left." The Brewers went ahead 2-1 in the seventh. Khris Davis doubled off Nick Masset to start the inning and Reynolds followed with a walk. Both advanced on a sacrifice by Segura. When Lyle Overbay was announced as the pinch hitter for Lohse, the Rockies brought in Rex Brothers. The Brewers countered with Martin Maldonado, who struck out swinging. After Weeks walked, Adam Ottavino came on to face Braun and hit him with the first pitch. Lucroy hit into a fielders choice for the third out. The Rockies scored their run in the seventh on a sacrifice by pinch-hitter Brandon Barnes that scored Rutledge. The Brewers scored first when Lucroy chopped an RBI single over second base off rookie Tyler Matzek in the sixth. Matzek went six innings, allowing one run on five hits while striking out three. NOTES: The Rockies challenged the call when Carlos Gomez was ruled safe at second in the eighth inning. The decision was reversed in under 2 minutes. . Rockies C Wilin Rosario, who left Thursday nights game with lower back tightness, missed the game. Weiss said that the injury was not serious, but enough to keep him out of the lineup. . Rockies RHP Nolan Arenado (broken left middle finger) heads to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Sunday for a rehab assignment. . Troy Tulowitzkis double in the fourth was his 400th career extra-base hit. . RHP Matt Garza (4-5, 3.20 ERA) faces Colorados RHP Jhoulys Chacin (1-6, 4.84) on Saturday. 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