Take The Half-Season Poll: Most Outstanding Defensive Player For Your Houston Texans?
by Tim on Nov 12, 2009 9:47 AM CST
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PrintThe Texans are slightly more than halfway through with the 2009 (regular) season, so let's take inventory of what we've seen. Through nine games, who has been the most outstanding defensive player for your Houston Texans? Note that I said "most outstanding" as opposed to "most valuable." In other words, who's been the absolute best on that side of the ball so far? Vote in the poll below and let us know why you voted the way you did in the Comments.
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HA
I was wondering the same thing.
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jokes!
haha! i actually voted for captain meco. cush is only as far along as he is because of meco, who took him under his wing.
if you're hating on dunta... ask yourself. are you upset that YOU aren't worth 10 million dollars?
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Plus, I think DeMeco's steadiness allows Cushing to free-lance
It’s become the penultimate in win/win situations.
The ultimate, of course, is me and boobs.
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by bigfatdrunk on Nov 12, 2009 10:56 AM CST up reply actions 5 recs
Now that's a joke...
To pretend that Brian Cushing is where he is because of DeMeco – that’s a copout. Brian Cushing is as far along as he his because of who he is, not because of someone else. Brian Cushing is the winner of this poll because of his football smarts, physical talent and instinct. DeMeco didn’t teach Cushing how to record a safety because DeMeco’s never recorded a professional safety. DeMeco didn’t teach Cushing how to intercept the football because Cushing has as many interceptions in his career as DeMeco – already! If DeMeco’s such a great ‘take other guys under his wing’ guy, then why hasn’t he performed this service with other linebackers before?
I can listen to arguments that Cushing has made DeMeco better because Ryans has always needed more help in the LB spot until this year, but I’m not buying this crap about DeMeco specifically making Cushing better. DeMeco being better is a valid reason to vote for him because he’s a great MLB, but to credit him with Cushing’s accomplishments makes me sick. The poll results point out the obvious: the Texans defense is better because of new additions, not due to the old guard.
The true test in the life of a Texans fan is how gracefully you endure it.
Cushing has made DeMeco better?
Wow.
Just wow.
I’ve entertained some of your arguments before but this one is just. Wow.
Wow.
by Jordann on Nov 12, 2009 12:26 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Concur.
That was pretty stupid.
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by beefy on Nov 12, 2009 1:18 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Wow Kurk
I agree that not all of Cushings play is contributable to DeMeco but you have to give him credit I watch him all the time getting Cush in the right spot befor the snap
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by Texans-Brocos on Nov 12, 2009 1:48 PM CST up reply actions
I think he has a point
That DeMeco’s “influence” shouldn’t be reason enough to vote him in over Cushing. To pretend that Cushing has not done this on his own or that he is getting a system boost is a little misleading.
That said, you probably could’ve made that post sound a little less douchey.
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by riversmccown on Nov 12, 2009 2:00 PM CST up reply actions
Can we please
give the safety a fucking rest? Amobi and Smith sealed that entire side of the field and Cushing was the beneficiary. That was the exact same play (more or less) that Chris Johnson took 91 yards, and Cushing made the same read both times. One time, he got the safety; the other time, he was nowhere to be seen when Johnson was cruising into the secondary.
Not even saying that Cushing hasn’t been very good — though he is still mediocre at best in coverage — but pointing to shit like the safety as “proof” is annoying.
Yay, sports.
by MDC on Nov 14, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Then who in the fuck voted for Dunta ?
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Chris and Dunta.
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by TexansForever on Nov 13, 2009 9:06 AM CST up reply actions
And Chris voted for DeMeco.
I guess Peightan Manin, and maybe OchoCinco voted for Dunta.
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I voted DeMeco
but Cushing and Pollard would be my runners-up.
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I voted DeJesus
But I thought about Smith for a while. He is really underrated imo.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 12, 2009 10:09 AM CST reply actions
I also voted for Captain Meco.
Cushing and Pollard does give us that mean streak but I really think DeMeco holds the unit together in tough situations.
Take a moment
and thank Durga that the defense is good enough to have a debate over the best defender. /sheds tears of joy
by LoneSpot on Nov 12, 2009 10:13 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
One vote for Cushing
He’s been involved in more plays than DeMeco and has done better with them.
I don’t really see anyone else being close. Maybe Smith.
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Wow
Awesomeness.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 12, 2009 11:59 AM CST up reply actions
Believe It Or Not
I voted for Cushing. I did, however, agonize over it.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
Not Ashamed To Say
I wept and questioned aloud whether I even know who I am anymore.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
Imagine in August
Making this poll, and (through 33 votes) nobody picking Mario Williams.
Nothing changes faster than the NFL.
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by riversmccown on Nov 12, 2009 10:21 AM CST up reply actions
i think a vote for cush...
IS a vote for meco. they watch so much tape together, and have spent so much time together since he got here, it’s like they share a brain.
if you're hating on dunta... ask yourself. are you upset that YOU aren't worth 10 million dollars?
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by chrisd21 on Nov 12, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I think that's mostly due to the emphasis on most outstanding rather than most valuable
Williams is probably the most valuable player on our defense due to his presence against the run and the constant double teams he demands on passing plays (not to mention forcing holds nearly every time out, eventually as he gets a bigger rep he’ll start getting more of those calls). There’s no player we’d miss more if he went down due to injury on the defense as much as Williams, Ryans would come in 2nd, and I could understand people giving Pollard mention as MVP because of the Texans improved quality of play defensively coinciding with his arrival but it’s hard to prove one way or the other how much was him alone and how much was simply growth of young players and all players getting more experience in the new system. Undoubtedly Pollard had quite a bit to do with it, but how much is hard to determine.
Another guy I think who should get mention for his impact on the D
Is Cody. Is it just me, or does it seem like he’s almost constantly around the football, that’s a HUGE improvement over Travis Johnson and almost certainly has played a part in the Texans improved play up front. He’s not a dominating NT in any sense of the word, but he gets his job done and never gives up on the play where our last NT would pull up lame once the play passed him.
Agree...
I’ve noticed him playing pretty well. Not “outstanding” by definition, but certainly compared to the last guy.
Good point, Bryan.
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Compared to TJ
A six-year old would be a clear upgrade.
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by bigfatdrunk on Nov 12, 2009 1:53 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Yeah but the 6-year-old would really limit the potential of all of Matt's fake conversation blogs
Oh wait, Matt doesn’t write anymore anyway!
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by riversmccown on Nov 12, 2009 1:56 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
"There's no player we'd miss more if he went down due to injury on the defense as Williams"
Yup, this year has proved it.
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by riversmccown on Nov 12, 2009 1:55 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe Scott.....
is taking over.
Stop chugging those Zimas!
You need some Coors Light in your system sir.
Can I flag a post for mentioning Coors Light?
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by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 12, 2009 12:00 PM CST up reply actions
Cushing
But I wanted to vote for DeMeco too, who is having a GREAT year. Those two are playing at an extremely high level. Its just that Cushing, being a rookie, “Stands Out” more.
when you watch games...
it seems #56 is flying around everywhere.
He does have the benefit of having Demeco right next to him.
GO TEXANS!!!!
This is the year.......
it was hard for me...
part of me wanted to vote for pollard, and finally cushing won out for my vote…the kid is amazing on the defensive side of the ball…
off topic....
im gonna post the vids from “inside the game” here in a min. the audio sucks… so u may have to turn it up a bit 2 hear….
if you're hating on dunta... ask yourself. are you upset that YOU aren't worth 10 million dollars?
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Cush MVP
Pollard best play. He was a starter after a week of practice. He transformed or d gentlemen
by AllenOU on Nov 12, 2009 11:09 AM CST via mobile reply actions
WOW....you totally left Patrick Willis off the poll....
I don’t even have words to describe the fail. Remember, there would be NO DEFENSE in the NFL if Patrick Willis hadn’t invented it in the first place….
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by TexansForever on Nov 12, 2009 11:22 AM CST reply actions 5 recs
Rec'd
For Patrick Willis.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 12, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions
Rec'd
he is my profile pic, and I forgot about him too.
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I can't remember
the last time I wept with wood. That’s a beautiful thing to see this late in the year.
No surprise, Cushing!
But, a vote for Cushing is not a vote against any of the other players. It is just recognition for his outstanding play.
I am not a big fan of this kind of recognition, though. Awards are nice, but W’s are what counts. It is a team sport no matter how you cut it. We need all these guys playing at their collective top speed. I think we can at least expect Cushing, Meco, Pollard, Mario and all the other guys on this D to show up on every down. That is what I like about them. They are buying-in to the system, the coaches are giving them good direction during the game and they are listening.
I am looking forward to the second half of the season, because I think we have all seen the improvement.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
by Rip Jersey on Nov 12, 2009 1:18 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I voted for Meco
But,I have to say, it is not an easy vote, Cush has been amazing as a rookie, Mario has really stepped it up in the run game(even if the sack total is a little low this year) and Pollard brings such an attitude to the D. Hard call! And the best part I never once considered Dunta for a vote.
You can't fix Dumb
Why in the world would you??
Now, he might be rated most outstanding by all the OPPONENTS, though.
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voted cushing...
tho wanted to vote for quin…he has suprised me alot…also pollard and meco would get my votes along with amobi
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Nov 12, 2009 2:10 PM CST reply actions
Cushing
has my vote. Meco is as good as he has ever been if not better but Cush has changed the attitude on this D along with Pollard. Cushing has just gone above and beyond anything I would have ever thought. The guy is everywhere making plays and has closed out two games out for us with big plays. We are better this year because of him (and Pollard).
Confucius says "man who stands on toilet, high on pot".
Tempted to vote Pollard and Ryans...
…but Cushing does what he does. It is nice to have a few players to consider on the defensive side.
Which 2 people voted Dunta? Do we have some CBS commentators in here or what.
by TexansDC on Nov 12, 2009 6:36 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
This was a runaway
I knew it would be. Cushing is a monster. If he doesn’t win defensive rookie of the year and make the pro bowl it will be a travesty!
I gave serious consideration to Pollard, he has been a godsend in the secondary and so far I haven’t seen the “poor coverage skills” that he was supposed to have. If the Texans don’t resign him to a long term deal in the offseason it will also be a travesty.
I don’t think he was released from KC for poor performance, I think it was more because Haley wanted to make his mark on the team. Well you did and I thank you for it you MORON. IMHO
Thank you.
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Haley is off to a great start in KC.......
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by TexansForever on Nov 13, 2009 8:55 AM CST up reply actions
WHERE IS THE BUSING CHOICE?!?!
Wow, this poll is So rigged!
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good point
Yanking he and Barber out of the lineup and replacing them with a fire hydrant would’ve been worth a win by itself.
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by bigfatdrunk on Nov 13, 2009 10:09 AM CST up reply actions
Quin
is what this team needed this season.
Before this season, could you imagine Frenchy playing this well, and not starting?
It looks like Quin has CB2 locked for the rest of the year. And we have a decent 3 for the nickel, even. Regardless of personal opinions on Dunta, he’s not losing us games.
I voted Cushing, because its obvious. He takes us to another level. But without Quin, I see more passing plays (and to the WR’s) and less plays by Cushing.
Oh, and Bush was a major improvement, natch. I love the second half numbers. Dude is an adjustment master, half way through his first season.
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
Agreed there should have been an option for Bush
You can't fix Dumb
by Texans-Brocos on Nov 13, 2009 1:00 PM CST up reply actions
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