Texans 31, Bears 24: Rejoice!

by SOLIS on Dec 28, 2008 3:41 PM CST in News Comment 44 comments

Fresh off a rousing win over the Bears to close out the 2008 season, your Houston Texans are again 8-8. Not the winning season we had hoped for, but not the dismal season we all envisioned after that 0-4 start. Starting the game down ten and then rallying to win says a lot about the boys in deep steel blue. Bottom line is that we won. And going 8-8 is a helluva lot better than 7-9 no matter how you slice it. So feel free to express yourselves to the fullest in the Comments down below.

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Schaub

is legit.

Our offense is elite. Our defense is massively subpar.

When can we start interviewing defensive coordinators? I don’t want to start wildly prognosticating about the future until we get that settled.

by Riott on Dec 28, 2008 3:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The Texans

are legit.

by tubbsmoya on Dec 28, 2008 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think you have a good defense--much better than the Broncos--you held the Titans to field goals

I just don’t like the way you go into ‘prevent’ so quickly. You have a good defense if you keep the preasure on. That smells of coaching philosophy problems—not bad defense problems..

The best defense is a good offense!

by Mike Clark on Dec 28, 2008 4:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I agree

We have average defensive talent (and in a few places, a few stars) but we have a below-average defense.

Therefore, the problem has to be the coordinator.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 28, 2008 4:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We have the same problem in Denver

We get a couple scores ahead and go into the wierd, “Prevent a Win” mode. That’s what happened against Buffalo last week—and why we’re not resting our starters tonight—and may not make the playoffs.

The best defense is a good offense!

by Mike Clark on Dec 28, 2008 4:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Also of interest

Philly is currently abusing Dallas. Happy New Year.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 28, 2008 4:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

and they're talking about the roy williams trade

strangely enough, the awfulness of detriot this year is making me want to like the lions

by cubic on Dec 28, 2008 4:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

lol--I know what you mean--I feel so bad for that team

The best defense is a good offense!

by Mike Clark on Dec 28, 2008 4:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Let's hope they pull a "Miami" or Atlanta next year

The best defense is a good offense!

by Mike Clark on Dec 28, 2008 4:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

being a texans fan for so long

has made me want to root for teams that are consistently bad. houston sports in general condition you to like abuse.

by cubic on Dec 28, 2008 5:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

lol--things will change for you next year

The best defense is a good offense!

by Mike Clark on Dec 28, 2008 5:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i'll believe it when i see it

and even if the texans make it to the postseason, i’m not sure i will be able to believe it

by cubic on Dec 28, 2008 6:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

See you next year !!! I'll stop in at the draft and get your thoughts.

The best defense is a good offense!

by Mike Clark on Dec 28, 2008 4:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Been nice having you around Mike

by socctty on Dec 28, 2008 11:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Seconded

Look forward to hearing from you as we gear up for the draft.

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

by Tim on Dec 29, 2008 8:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats on the win

by NittanyCub on Dec 28, 2008 5:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks!

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 28, 2008 5:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

about the game

pretty much sums up our year: bad start, good solid finish.

We had a great year if you don’t count weeks 1-4. And in week 4, if you don’t count the last 4 mins.

The first, obvious change is DC. Fire him, then hire the RIGHT guy.

Now who is that guy? I have heard much talk about ditching RS, but who is a good replacement?

Please draft some defensive stars for the next DC.

by texanphil on Dec 28, 2008 7:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think that will be based on which coaches are fired.

Unfortunately it seems (without digging into things too much) that a lot of them will be 3-4 guys.

by socctty on Dec 28, 2008 11:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Texans!

Bleeding Green Nation - Philadelphia Eagles Blog

by JasonB on Dec 28, 2008 7:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No, Thank You

For knocking Dallas out of the playoffs. I loved every second of that.

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

by Tim on Dec 28, 2008 7:29 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

that was almost

more pleasurable than our game.

Because it meant so much to them.

Please draft some defensive stars for the next DC.

by texanphil on Dec 28, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

seconded

by cubic on Dec 28, 2008 9:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Philadelphia fan here

Thank you so much!!!

by ajay on Dec 28, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

thank you texans!!

way to help out the birds!!

and congrats on your first non-losing season!

by facekdr on Dec 28, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

second non-losing season, thank you

by tubbsmoya on Dec 28, 2008 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

THANK YOU !!!!!!!from the eagles fans worldwide

and our way of showing thanks? BY woopin your cross state rivals …wannabees…REAL TEXANS live in houston

by northern eagle on Dec 28, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think I speak for all Texans fans

When I say that we appreciate everything you guys have done for football in this state with your victory today.

Thanks a bunch for destroying a little bit of the small part of Jerry Jones’ soul that still exists. Congrats, and good luck in the playoffs.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 28, 2008 9:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

AND - they play the Vikes next week

… so a lot of us are Eagles fans next week as well.

www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Dec 28, 2008 9:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

glass half FULL!

A friend of mine put it eloquently: no longer are we a team striving for 8-8, but a team who underachieves at 8-8. That is a big step for us. We don’t have any issues that can’t be corrected with time. The skill positions are filled with serious talent, YOUNG talent. We are a free agent or two away from being a serious contender. Title contender that is! The window is open for us. START THE 09 SEASON!

by tubbsmoya on Dec 28, 2008 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And you guys

were right about that whole Reggie Bush thing. Glad Williams made the Pro Bowl this year. He deserved it last year too!

by ajay on Dec 28, 2008 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

thanks guys!!!

I honestly believed in you guys winning this game, it was the raiders i wasn’t so sure about.

Houston will have a good team in a few years (maybe even next year), matt shaub and andre johnson are awesome

hope you guys enjoyed what we did to the cowboys as much as we did, i still have adrenaline rushing through me
hope we got your support in the playoffs too :)

by Manoovi on Dec 28, 2008 9:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

You're playing the Vikings

Who have Jared Allen – who ended our playoff hopes by intentionally hurting our QB… so safe to say – yes, you have our support.

www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Dec 28, 2008 10:04 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Philly fan here

thanks for the win — great stuff!

"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"

by exitfare on Dec 28, 2008 10:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Still going to be a very long off-season!

As we celebrate a good win to bring this team to a 8-8 season, this will still be a long off-season for the Texans. I think for the first time in our team history we did not a significant injury to our offensive or defensive line, but the texans were only 8-8. When I look at the AFC conference as a whole, this is a tough conference to make the playoffs. the 11-5 Patriots are at home watching the chase for the championship. In our on division, the texans or going to have to win 12-13 games to compete for a division title. So rejoice Texans fans, but remember going from 8 wins to 12 wins makes for a very long off-seasons. Go Texans

by Fupa_Nation on Dec 28, 2008 10:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

honestly

as an eagles fan, who has no biased feelings towards the texans, YOUR houston texans looked really good in the last few weeks.

this team will be good, i hope we dont play your division next year its scary

by Manoovi on Dec 28, 2008 10:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You don't

AFC South vs NFC West. (good for us… bad for the NFC West)

www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Dec 28, 2008 11:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Well Said

There’s work to be done to get over the hump. Still, I feel better about the Texans going into the offseason than I ever have. I think we have less question marks than we’ve ever had.

That’s not enough to start printing playoff tickets, mind you. It is a world of difference from where we’ve been.

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

by Tim on Dec 29, 2008 8:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So, how soon...

Can we say goodbye to Travis Johnson, Morlon Greenwood, and Anthony Weaver? When guys like Jesse Nading, DelJuan Robinson, and Kevin Bently FAR outshine those three, I think it’s pretty clear they need to be shown the door Smith will soon be walking through.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Dec 29, 2008 10:43 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I guess it depends on what their cap hits will be

Also – don’t forget to include Will Demps. He’s by FAR the highest paid safety on the team, and he wasn’t even active a few times… when he was, Dominique Barber was the last safety in the rotation, and Demps was on special teams. He’s gone with the wind.

www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Dec 29, 2008 10:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh...

Word on Demps. Guy filled in admirably last year, then decided not to show up this season. Gone.
I’ve been truly impressed with Eugene Wilson and Nick Ferguson. Goes to show what kind of D we’d have with real safety help. (in no way was that comment intended to be a compliment for Smith)

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Dec 29, 2008 2:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

First things first.

Let’s can Richie Smith and get a new d-coordinator. Then we can trim the deadwood off the playing staff.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 29, 2008 12:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I like that order, also.

Maybe we had talent that was wasted. Maybe they weren’t motivated to play under RS, or RS was responsible for them being out of position.

DC first, see where we’re at with the new talent evaluator.

Please draft some defensive stars for the next DC.

by texanphil on Dec 29, 2008 4:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Unlike a certain other Texas team

The Texans finished strong and showed they have a solid foundation for next year and beyond. It takes some heart and determination to beat a team playing for its life and our team did just that.

Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.

by Caradoc on Dec 29, 2008 12:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs