Grades

by TexanFanFromTheStart on Oct 26, 2008 7:53 PM CDT

OFFENSE

Matt Schaub- A+

Steve Slaton- B-

Ahman Green- B

Ryan Moats- A

Vonte Leech- B+

Andre Johnson- A+++

Kevin Walter- A

David Anderson- A

Owen Danials-A

OLine Pass Blocking- A

OLine Run Blocking- B-

DEFENSE

DLine Pass Rushing- B

DLine Run Stoping- C+

Mario Williams- A

Zach Diles- A

DeMeco Ryans- B

Marlon Greenwood-C

Dunta Robinson- B+

Demarcus Faggins- D

Fred Bennet- C

Jacques Reeves- C-

Nick Ferguson- B+

Eugene Wilson- A

Brandon Harrison- C

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kris Brown- A

Matt Turk- A

Jacoby Jones- A

OVERALL

OFFENSE- A

Quarterbacks- A+

Running Backs- B

Wide Receivers- A+

OLine- A

Tight Ends- A

DEFENSE- B-

DLine- B-

Linebackers- B-

Cornerbacks- C

Safetys- B+

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Didn't see the game

My wife made me go out for a walk with her and the kids (stupid late games! The early game works so much better for me — the kids are napping).

I figured now would be a good time to head over to the Chron to see what people were saying.

Big mistake. That place makes you stupid.

Thanks for the grades.

by tehGrindCrusher on Oct 26, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions

Thats sucks

It was a great game. I think the defense did pretty decent for the most part and the offense is doing great. Im glad im only 18 and not married. No offense

by TexanFanFromTheStart on Oct 26, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions

When I was your age, I felt the exact same way. It’s a good idea to wait for a few years. Eventually, you’ll get tired of rubbing it out and having no food in the fridge. That’s when you’ll know you’re ready.

Actually, you never really get tired of rubbing it out.

by tehGrindCrusher on Oct 27, 2008 8:09 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

+1

Especially after the kids are born.

by bigfatdrunk on Oct 28, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Right on...

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by SOLIS on Oct 29, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Aren't we tied with the Jags now?

Amirite?

by tehGrindCrusher on Oct 26, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions

im not

an expert so these grades are just my opinions. Yes we are tied with the Jags

by TexanFanFromTheStart on Oct 26, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions

We are, but we're not

Record-wise, yes – but remember they beat us head-to-head.

I don’t know how to root tomorrow night. If the Colts lose, they have a game on us head-to-head too – but record-wise we’ll all be 3-4 behind the Titans, who don’t seem like they’re coming back to the pack. I guess I’m rooting for nobody, but I’ll be happier if Indy loses? I dunno.

by HoustonDiehards on Oct 26, 2008 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Rooting For Indy

I’d rather have the Titans fall back to the pack a little bit, even if it means Indy goes a game up on us.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Oct 27, 2008 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions

Rooting for

…a tie.

by tehGrindCrusher on Oct 27, 2008 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions

I just watched

The Slaton run on nfl.com.

The real star of that play is Leach, imo. He just levels his man coming around the corner. Unreal.

by tehGrindCrusher on Oct 27, 2008 8:32 AM CDT reply actions

Was just discussing that

With MDC. Vonta is a freaking beast.

by DisplacedTexan on Oct 27, 2008 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions

Good call, I just watched the clip. Leach pancaked #57 OLB Dhani Jones, perfect block

The Giants wanted Leach and signed him to an offer sheet this past offseason which the Texans smartly matched. He is definitely among the best blocking backs in the league.

by oiler-texan diehard on Oct 27, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Highlight?

Where did you see it? I can’t find it on nfl.com

by DisplacedTexan on Oct 27, 2008 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions

Try here

http://www.nfl.com/players/profile?id=00-0026229

Should be on the left side of the screen.

I just watched it again. That play is absolutely beautiful in so many ways.

by tehGrindCrusher on Oct 27, 2008 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions

OK, that link

by tehGrindCrusher on Oct 27, 2008 9:38 AM CDT reply actions

is messed up

And so am I, apparently.

Try this.

by tehGrindCrusher on Oct 27, 2008 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions

I like the grades you throw out there. Not too many negatives yesterday.

You break it down into way more detail then Johnny Mac at the Chron.
Here’s my take:
Schaub – A+++ (near perfect game)
Slaton – B
Green – B- (hope it is just a cramp, and not a groin pull)
Moats – B – Nice start. I like the strong compact guys like him.
Leech – A for awesome blocking
AJ – No grade is too high for perfection. He looks like Jerry Rice out there.
Walter, Daniels and David A – All deserve the A
I agree with your OLine grades as well. Run blocking needs work, but is improving.

D Line – Pass rush – A – Good consistent pressure.
D Line vs the run – C. Looked shaky at times. Have to do better vs Adrian P
Mario, Diles and Amobi – All get an A
Dunta Daunte gets an A as well. Almost had 2 INT’s
Fergy and Wilson both get an A-. HArrison – C. Too slow. Looks like CC
Faggins need to be demoted to the dime back- F
Reeves – C. Needs to be demoted to nickel back.
Fred B – B+
DeMeco is playing hurt and it shows. He is one tough stud. A for guts.
Greenwood – D. Needs to be benched. I wish Adibi could get healthy.

Jacoby – A+ Another TD. Great way to start the action.

I agree with the A for Offense and B- for defense.

by oiler-texan diehard on Oct 27, 2008 10:51 PM CDT reply actions

Im suprised

that everyone is agreeing with my grades for 2 weeks in a row.. I have never graded before.

by TexanFanFromTheStart on Oct 28, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions

I would give the Defense a solid A

They held Cincy to under seven points by forcing three turnovers and shutting ‘em out for an entire half. I might buy an A- but that’s about as low as I would go.

I do agree that DeMeco is not playing like the Pro Bowler we’ve been accustom to seeing… Dude needs to get right, like now.

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by SOLIS on Oct 29, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions

I checked out Football Outsiders yesterday

And they have our D ranked 31st, although our weighted rank (where recent games count more than early-season games) is a whopping 30.

So, our D still sucks. Our best hope to win is by our offense possessing the ball for 40:00.

by tehGrindCrusher on Oct 30, 2008 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions

Typo?

I think you meant 60:00.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Oct 30, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions

For the season

That’s pretty accurate…

But had the D put up numbers like they did last Sunday from game one, we’d be a defensive juggernaut. I know, I know… it was the Palmerless Bengals – but still. They held them to right around 250 total offense. That’s pretty damn good.

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by SOLIS on Oct 31, 2008 6:45 AM CDT up reply actions