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Who's Going To Be Starting Opposite Fred Bennett?

Today's article in the Chronicle by Dale Robertson got me thinking. Actually, I've been thinking about this topic a lot since Dunta Robinson went down in November. Not that anyone can replace the guy who has been the heart and soul of the Texans defense since at least 2005, but someone has to start opposite Fred Bennett until Dunta gets back on the field (and that's assuming he even comes back at CB, which is a sizable assumption, given the nature of his injury). Come Pittsburgh, who's going to be starting at CB with Bennett?


It's clearly Jacques Reeves' job to lose. But given his history of looking like Petey Faggins on a bad day, I have considerable faith that he is eminently capable of doing just that. Antwaun Molden has impressed in camp, but he's a rookie, and he looked like a rook against New Orleans. It's probably asking too much for Molden to come in and start from Day One. Jamar Fletcher? Eh. I think I'd rather see Molden out there and deal with the lumps that would surely accompany him growing into the role.


Frankly, I really don't know what's going to happen. If I had to guess, I'd say that Reeves is your other starter at CB in Pittsburgh, but that Antwaun Molden displaces him around midseason. I know that's not exactly cause for celebration, but it could be worse, right? Right?

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Hell yeah

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

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 21, 2008 9:48 AM CDT   0 recs

You know what would help?

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.

- tyler

by bullpen116 on Aug 21, 2008 10:08 AM CDT   0 recs

Let me know before you stoke...

and I’ll throw some gasoline on him.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 21, 2008 10:53 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Pass Rush By Far A Bigger Problem Than Faggins or Reeves

So far it looks like the pass rush forgot to come to camp. Granted that blitzing is frowned upon in preseason, there ought to be some pressure on the QB. Lack of pressure had more to do with Brees success than our pass defense.

by kozanack on Aug 21, 2008 8:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Couldn't agree more

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 1:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Scary thought actually

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.

GO TEXANS!!!!!!!!!

by Texanmaniac on Aug 21, 2008 12:19 PM CDT   0 recs

I concur

There is a lot of intelligence in that post, Tm.

by knave64 on Aug 21, 2008 10:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

We're better off

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???

It's Our Time.... or something...

by bennprince on Aug 21, 2008 1:24 PM CDT   0 recs

I agree with your analysis Tim

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by oiler-texan diehard on Aug 21, 2008 10:56 PM CDT   0 recs

I'm willing to give Reeves a little more slack

He’s an easy target with the baggage he brought over with him from Dallas – but I’m pulling hard for the guy. What better way to give the Cowboys the finger than by taking their scapegoat and making him into a solid player. I’m just saying. Before we all start saying that he needs to be the dime CB, lets see how he fares in some live-fire / meaningful action.

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by SOLIS on Aug 22, 2008 12:52 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That's true.

But he just absolutely refuses to look back for the ball and teams have taken advantage of it. Unless he changes technique in meaningful games, that will continue to be a problem.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Aug 22, 2008 8:06 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

It is frightening....

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.

by StephS on Aug 23, 2008 12:26 PM CDT   0 recs

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