A few observations from the game between the Saints and Texans, including how Drew Brees is a bonafide candidate for league MVP and Mario Williams is ready to launch his career to a higher level.

Houston Texans CB Dunta Robinson is not in training camp, and has yet to sign a contract. Robinson told The Houston Chronicle during a phone interview he’s likely to join the team during the first week of the regular season, but would report immediately if the team promised not to place its franchise tag on him for the second consecutive season.

There is good and bad news for the Houston Texans on Friday.

First the good — Pro Bowl TE Owen Daniels arrived at training camp after considering a holdout over a contract extension.

The bad — rookie LB Brian Cushing, the Texans’ first-round pick was not at camp as he remains unsigned. Also not in camp was veteran CB Dunta Robinson, who is upset that the Texans used the franchise tag on him this season.

Former first-round draft pick Dunta Robinson has yet to sign his one-year franchise tender from the Texans and could miss the start of training camp, according to a source.

Alan Herman, the agent for Texans TE Owen Daniels, confirmed to the Houston Chronicle that his client will skip organized team activities this week because of a contract dispute.

The Houston Texans will be opening their offseason conditioning program this week without CB Dunta Robinson and LB DeMeco Ryans. The Houston Chronicle reported both are unhappy with their contract situations.

The Houston Texans made one of their biggest decisions of the offseason on Thursday by placing the franchise tag on CB Dunta Robinson.

Cornerbacks are prized commodities, and the Houston Texans are taking a step not to lose theirs.