It could be a LOT worse. We could be trying to convince ourselves that Reeves was the CB1 of the future.

A freakin’ pass rush. If we can get just a little bit of pressure on the QB, it will make our Secondary look so much better. I don’t think Richard Smith has any excuses this year. I’m convinced we have the talent in our front 7 to put pressure on the offense. I understand we haven’t done any blitzing in preseason and that’s fine. But if this keeps up in the first 5 games, our secondary will be toast. The coals under Dick Smith’s feet are getting warmer and I’m ready to stoke the fire.

But I think Reeves should start against Dallas. If they pick on him, which they will, and he doesn’t handle it well, then I don’t think he’s your guy.
If he can’t get up for his old team, then he can’t get up for anyone. I truly believe we should give Moulden a shot. I know he will go through growing pains, but he will learn.
Faggins has been going through growing pains for six years…… and he’s still on the team.
Having said all of this I did not get see the Nawlins game, so I may need enlightening on how Moulden played.

Either way I think we’re better off than last year with players like Dexter Wynn, Von Hutchins and Faggins starting at CB. At least this year Faggins isn’t even under consideration… right???

I have been touting Molden for weeks as the nickel back starting the season, eventually replacing Reeves in the starting lineup. Reeves did not play well in NO (huge understatement) after looking just OK vs Denver. He will be Romo’s prime target tomorrow for several reasons, so the ball is squarely in his court. He plays well, and he is guaranteed to start @ Pitt. He posts another shaky performance, and he opens the door for Molden to replace him sooner than later. I am with you in that starting a rookie would be very risky. As well as Fred Bennett played in the 2nd half last year, he looked shaky in the preseason and was not ready in the 1st half of the season. Will Molden get up to speed faster? Who knows. We are definitely better in the long run by starting Molden immediately, but we can’t sacrifice this season developing rookies. If Reeves lays an egg tomorrow, then Fletcher ia another option to start until either Molden or Daunte is ready. Reeves is definitely no better than nickel when (NOT if) Daunte regains his preinjury form. Molden could make him the dime. No way is a 4th CB a $4 mil/year player. Jacques knows this, so arguably he is playing to keep his roster spot next year in these next few weeks. The best thing is that in no way will we have to rely on Petey.

Let’s kick some Dallas butt tomorrow. GO TEXANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It’s scary to think that this is the least experienced secondary the Texans have ever put on the field. Given all the bad secondary play we have seen over the years, that is a very vomity thought.

The Texans are going to get exactly zero calls go their way.