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USA Today
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- USA Today
Texans pass on Kareem Jackson, take future 3-time Pro Bowler at No. 20 in 2010 NFL redraft
Texans pass on Kareem Jackson, take future 3-time Pro Bowler at No. 20 in 2010 NFL redraft After finishing 9-7 under Gary Kubiak, the Houston Texans looked to be on the verge of a breakthrough following the 2009 season. Andre Johnson and Matt Schaub were turning the corner as a rising duo in the AFC, plus the defense was improving with former No. 1 pick Mario Williams at the helm. But the secondary was missing an element at cornerback. Dunta Robinson was a stable No. 1 option, but he left the previous year for Atlanta, thus leaving a massive hole on the boundary. That offseason, the Texans knew someone needed to take over, though Johnathan Joseph was still a year away from signing with the AFC South franchise. In the 2010 draft, Houston added Alabama cornerback Kareem Jackson to anchor the boundary. By the time he finished his tenure with the Texans, he eventually shifted to safety after spending several seasons at the nickel position. Jackson was a steady option for Houston under both Kubiak and later Bill O'Brien, but with a need for a long-term boundary option, he might not have been the first call. Pro Football Focus redrafted the first round of the 2010 class. Instead of Jackson, Houston landed perhaps the best cornerback in the class with Florida's Joe Haden coming off the board at No. 20. Haden was still the first cornerback selected, though instead of going at No. 7 to the Cleveland Browns, he landed with a contender in the AFC for several seasons. "Haden was a three-time Pro Bowler — in 2013, 2014 and 2019. He looked like a home-run draft pick, earning an 84.2 PFF coverage grade in his first NFL season," PFF wrote. "Although his PFF grades were relatively stable throughout his 12-year career, that number did end up being his career best. Hindsight is always 20/20 when it comes to the NFL draft, so it's easy to say the Browns would have passed on Haden, knowing his injury concerns for a more proven name. At No. 7, Cleveland took All-Pro safety Devin McCourty, who initially landed at No. 27 with New England. Haden, at his peak, was a top-five defensive back in the league. Even after leaving Cleveland, the former All-American posted promising numbers with the Pittsburgh Steelers as their No. 1 defensive back. In Houston, he likely would have paired a potent duo opposite Joseph, helping the Texans become a steady force in the AFC under Kubiak and Wade Phillips. As for Jackson, he still landed in the first round, but not at a place Texans fans would have loved him. The do-it-all defensive back instead became an enemy of Houston as a member of the Indianapolis Colts. "The Colts were in a position to select the best defensive player available in this draft after failing to beat the Saints in Super Bowl 44," PFF wrote. "In this case, that's safety Kareem Jackson, who originally went 20th overall. "Jackson took a year or two to find his footing in the NFL, but from 2012 through 2020, he recorded an 87.3 PFF overall grade and an elite 90.0 PFF coverage grade with Houston and Denver." The Texans would've loved for Jackson to remain a corner and become the next big name in coverage, but it's hard to blame them for taking the best defensive back on the board based on the numbers. In the re-draft, they took the long-term position over the player who became a fixture of the franchise, which still they can't be faulted for doing.
Daily Record
26-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Popular air fryer recalled from Wilko and The Range over 'serious risk of fire'
The Range and Wilko have pulled the kitchen product from shelves over concerns it could melt, warp or even catch fire. A popular air fryer has been recalled over serious concerns that the product could melt or warp when in use, posing a serious fire risk. Wilko and The Range have taken the product off of store shelves, and customers who have purchased the fryer are being urged to return it. The Haden air fryer was deemed by the Office for Product Safety and Standards as posing a 'serious risk of fire'. It was concluded by the safety watchdog that the kitchen gadget's maximum temperature could melt or warp the product's plastic, or could catch fire. The regulator warned: "The product presents a serious risk of fire as the heating element exceeds 150 degrees (the marked limit). After prolonged use on the highest setting, the plastic and metal parts can warp and melt, presenting a risk of fire.' It was also found that the piece of kitchen kit failed to adhere to the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Those who have purchased the product are being urged to return it to its place of purchase for a full refund. And the popular air fryer is not the only kitchen product to be recalled recently. Last week, Kenneth Hanna's Farm Shop in Northern Ireland announced that STEC (a deadly bacteria) was potentially found to have contaminated their Jersey milk. Customers are being urged not to consume or use Ken's Raw Jersey Milk and instead, return it or dispose of it. The recall, which applied exclusively to customers based in Northern Ireland, affected all batch codes and use-by dates of the two-litre bottles of the cow milk. An alert sharing the details of the milk recall was recently posted to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which explained many of the symptoms associated with STEC organisms. These symptoms included severe diarrhoea, bloody diarrhoea and abdominal pain. In some cases, it can cause haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. Anyone experiencing these symptoms has been advised to avoid going to school, work or nursery for up to 48 hours to avoid passing them on. STEC (Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli) is a specific type of that produces Shiga toxins, which are potent biological toxins that can cause severe illness in humans. O157:H7 is the most well-known STEC strain and is often linked to foodborne outbreaks from undercooked beef, raw produce, or unpasteurised dairy. Symptoms of an STEC infection typically begin three to four days after exposure but can range from one to 10 days. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Popular kitchen gadget sold at Wilko and The Range urgently recalled over fears it could MELT catch fire
The government regulator is urging customers to return the product due to safety concerns HIGH ALERT Popular kitchen gadget sold at Wilko and The Range urgently recalled over fears it could MELT catch fire Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR air fryer has been recalled after the UK's product safety watchdog warned it could melt, warp, or catch fire. The Haden air fryer, available at Wilko and The Range, has been pulled from the shelves after the Office for Product Safety and Standards said it doesn't meet safety requirements as it poses 'serious fire risk'. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Wilko and The Range air fryer has been pulled from shelves over fire worries Credit: Wilko The watchdog warned that the appliance's temperature could rise above safe levels, leading to the warping and melting of its plastic and metal parts. 'Consumers are advised to stop using the product and return it to any The Range or Wilko store for a full refund,' the regulator said on Friday. The two tray fryer 'presents a serious risk of fire' as the heating element exceeds the market limit of 150 degrees, it said. In a joint statement first published in February, Wilko and The Range said they 'have taken the precautionary measure' of recalling the Haden 11L Stackable Air Fryer 'as some units have suffered melting of the outer plastic casing when used under prolonged high heat settings'. 'Touching the hot plastic could result in burn injuries and it is a potential fire hazard,' they warned. The two companies are advising customers who have purchased the widely used fryer to 'stop using the product immediately' and return it to any Range or Wilko store for a full refund or store credit. The Sun has reached out to the two companies for further comment.
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Popular kitchen gadget sold at Wilko and The Range urgently recalled over fears it could MELT catch fire
A POPULAR air fryer has been recalled after the UK's product safety watchdog warned it could melt, warp, or catch fire. The Haden air fryer, available at Wilko and The Range, has been pulled from the shelves after 2 Wilko and The Range air fryer has been pulled from shelves over fire worries Credit: Wilko The watchdog warned that the appliance's temperature could rise above safe levels, leading to the warping and melting of its plastic and metal parts. 'Consumers are advised to stop using the product and return it to any The Range or Wilko store for a full refund,' the regulator said on Friday. The two tray fryer 'presents a serious risk of fire' as the heating element exceeds the market limit of 150 degrees, it said. In 'Touching the hot plastic could result in burn injuries and it is a potential fire hazard,' they warned. The two companies are advising customers who have purchased the widely used fryer to 'stop using the product immediately' and return it to any Range or Wilko store for a full refund or store credit. The Sun has reached out to the two companies for further comment. 2 Wilko and The Range have asked customers to return the air fryer for a full return Credit: Getty
The Sun
26-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Popular kitchen gadget sold at Wilko and The Range urgently recalled over fears it could MELT catch fire
A POPULAR air fryer has been recalled after the UK's product safety watchdog warned it could melt, warp, or catch fire. The Haden air fryer, available at Wilko and The Range, has been pulled from the shelves after the Office for Product Safety and Standards said it doesn't meet safety requirements as it poses 'serious fire risk'. The watchdog warned that the appliance's temperature could rise above safe levels, leading to the warping and melting of its plastic and metal parts. 'Consumers are advised to stop using the product and return it to any The Range or Wilko store for a full refund,' the regulator said on Friday. The two tray fryer 'presents a serious risk of fire' as the heating element exceeds the market limit of 150 degrees, it said. In a joint statement first published in February, Wilko and The Range said they 'have taken the precautionary measure' of recalling the Haden 11L Stackable Air Fryer 'as some units have suffered melting of the outer plastic casing when used under prolonged high heat settings'. 'Touching the hot plastic could result in burn injuries and it is a potential fire hazard,' they warned. The two companies are advising customers who have purchased the widely used fryer to 'stop using the product immediately' and return it to any Range or Wilko store for a full refund or store credit. The Sun has reached out to the two companies for further comment. 2
