TE Mark Bruener lingered on the field with his family and played football with his kids a little longer than he typically does. They posed for pictures near the end zone after what was Bruener's final game as a Texan. Bruener, who only played in two games this season, was activated for the season-finale and was named the team's honorary captain. He has spent the last five years of his 14-year NFL career with the Texans. "I have been enjoying every day as much as I can," said Bruener, whose sons attended practice with him Friday. "It's interesting because when you start your career, you have to learn to be a pro. Then you learn to be a pro and then you're in the mode of wanting to make as much as you can and be on a winning team. Then towards the end of your career you realize how important winning is and you realize the ingredients it takes ??? from showing up early to studying film. You learn to take nothing for granted." 12/29/2008

Bruener still hasn't played since Week 1 due to a hamstring injury. It's unclear when he'll return.
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