Take The Half-Season Poll: Most Disappointing Offensive Player For Your Houston Texans?

by Tim on Nov 13, 2009 2:30 PM CST in News Comment 51 comments

We've tackled the debate over who has been most outstanding member of the offense; time to look at the other end of the spectrum. Which offensive player on the Texans has disappointed you the most thus far? Vote in the poll below and let us know why you voted the way you did in the Comments.

Poll

Who Has Been the Most Disappointing Player on the Texans' Offense Through Nine Games?

Kevin Walter

30 votes

Chris Myers

50 votes

Kasey Studdard

6 votes

Chris White

9 votes

Chris Brown

46 votes

Steve Slaton

525 votes

Antoine Caldwell

2 votes

Dan Orlovsky

12 votes

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SS!

youre killin me man… hopefully its just a sophomore slump… if not, Toby Gerhart and Mark Ingram are calling

by cowhandcal on Nov 13, 2009 2:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Gerhart

Would look great in a Texans uni (except the Battle Red all-red ones, nobody looks good in those pajamas).

"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Nov 14, 2009 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Suh

would look good in the pajamas.

And Eric Berry.

Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.

by texanphil on Nov 14, 2009 3:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd prefer to go ahead and squash any Suh related talk now...

How many times must we say this… We don’t need any more 300 lb under-tackles.
No disrespect to Suh at all, but anyone saying we need him doesn’t know shit about shit.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Nov 16, 2009 10:04 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

I do know shit about shit.

I know that if I eat corn, i’ll see chunks of it later when i take a shit.

by Jordann on Nov 16, 2009 12:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sometimes weeks later.

Strange thing, that corn poop.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Nov 16, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I guess I am the only person

who loves the all reds

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Nov 15, 2009 11:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm with you...

I wouldn’t say I “love” them but I don’t have any problems with them.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Nov 16, 2009 10:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The way you phrase this

It has to be Slaton. Walter has been fine, and nobody else was expected to be good.

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Nov 13, 2009 2:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I went Meyers...

Mainly because Slaton, although hugely disappointing, has some very good things to go along with his bad, and I blame the line for a good portion of our running issues, which dovetail into Stevie’s woes.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Nov 13, 2009 2:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed. I think things would be very different if Myers hadn’t completely forgotten how to run block.

by nolander on Nov 13, 2009 2:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Whoa whoa whoa

Since when did Chris Myers know how to block?

I mean, I shat on him all last year for the most part too. Was thrilled we took Caldwell.

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by riversmccown on Nov 13, 2009 2:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's where I was a little torn (easy, Jordann)...

Much like Cunta, I didn’t like Meyers’ play last year, but I don’t recall him being abused on such a regular basis as he seems to be this year. Also, our line seemed to be ok in the run-blocking last year, so even if he sucked donkey nuts, it was hidden well by our successes.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Nov 13, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Fair enough

But you take the best run blocker off the line, and the run blocking will collapse.

Miss you Chester.

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Nov 13, 2009 3:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It was fucked before Cheetah got bounced.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Nov 13, 2009 3:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ehhh

Didn’t follow the preseason closely (no TV, internet…I think I’ve told you this before!), I’m willing to write off the Jets game entirely because that was an absolute trainwreck.

I think Pitts would’ve made a big difference in some of these close games though.

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Nov 13, 2009 3:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

agreed.

and how can you NOT vote for yellow pants?!?!
mr. jenkins says i PWNED you PISSY!

Suzy Kolber: Joe, it's been a tough season for Jets fans. What does it mean to you now that the team is struggling?
Joe Namath: I wanna kiss you. I couldn't care less about the team struggling.
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by chrisd21 on Nov 13, 2009 5:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

A little? Try a lot.

I know you don’t wanna give out details in public forums but damn.

by Jordann on Nov 14, 2009 12:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Meyers has been playing with a high ankle sprain since pre-season. those will not heal until the offseason.

So Meyers is not playing well, I agree, but he hasn’t forgotten how to run block. An ankle injury on a lineman really affects their ability to push off.

"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."

The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related

by TexansForever on Nov 13, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Did he play with it last year too?

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Nov 13, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No, last year he played with with "Weak Gameinitis"

"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."

The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related

by TexansForever on Nov 13, 2009 4:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I hadn’t heard about that. That would account for some of the suck.

by nolander on Nov 13, 2009 3:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I picked Slaton

Because i never expected anything out of Chris Myers to be disappointed with him. I knew he sucked before this season.

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by Mike Kerns on Nov 13, 2009 3:03 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

But seriously, though....

I haven’t seen this many on-site polls since that “Frisco Nights” party at Jordann’s house!
BFD, you remember?

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Nov 13, 2009 3:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Dammit...

completely whiffed on an free shot at Austin.
Fuck me.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Nov 13, 2009 3:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Banned.

How dare you pass that up!

by Jordann on Nov 14, 2009 12:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Do I ever!

You turned bukkake into an art form that night.

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 13, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Holy Shit

Wow…

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by Mike Kerns on Nov 13, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Holy shit sounds about right.

My balls were sore for a couple of days after that. Beefy sure can take a load.

Uhm guys, we did destroy the evidence right?

uses his sexy voice
Does it sound like a party you’d be interested in joining Mr Kerns?

by Jordann on Nov 14, 2009 12:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

AJ has been our most oustanding

Schaub is our MVP in my book b/c we wouldn’t have 5 W’s w/o his productivity and resilience. BUT, I think he is still developing his sense of entitlement to each game/win. He has not assumed CONTROL in these close games yet, which is the final step in his maturization and will be what gets us over the hump in these close contests in the future. He has been good, but he will be great once he feels so entitled that he can start slapping his guys around a little when they screw up. He is on the right track…I love how he has been going right back to players after they drop a pass etc.

He should slap Myers, Slaton, Chris Brown & himself (for the pick six, for running the play that should’ve run out the clock against the colts, for missing the TE high in the endzone v. Arizona & for not telling Kubiac/Shanahan “F*ck it! I am getting the ball in the endzone my damn self!” These late turnovers & fumbles in the endzone BS does not happen with outstanding QB play…his offense should play up for and even fear him too much. He will get there as a leader… hopefully soon!

Andre’s play, particularly the Arizona touchdown play, which will be a NFL highlight for 50 years for determination and physical play by a reciever, has been truly outstanding.

by Smittybaby on Nov 13, 2009 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

oh I forgot, he should probably slap Dunta too

just for fun

by Smittybaby on Nov 13, 2009 3:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I can't participate

In these most disappointing polls. I am thrilled that the Texans have a winning record and are poised to put a positive stamp on their first ever playoff season.

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 13, 2009 4:02 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

That was not sarcasm...

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 13, 2009 4:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

i can't say SS.

reason is, it was ALREADY known that he may fall into the sophmore slump. so it’s not disappointing. to me, it’s really Owen Daniels, because im disappointed that he couldn’t finish the pro bowl season that he started. that SUCKS.

by chrisd21 on Nov 13, 2009 5:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i'm not sure that's disappointment that he could help

I know what you mean, but he was playing lights out till that injury.

by Tris X P on Nov 15, 2009 5:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm with you.

Daniels is the biggest disappointment so far, through no (or little) fault of his own.

I demand a re-vote!

by clarky1661 on Nov 15, 2009 12:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I picked Slaton

But I think he will turn it around and I am still a HUGE Slaton fan!

by WhiskeyR on Nov 13, 2009 5:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

7 or 8 fumbles in what was supposed to be a stellar sophomore year = most disappointing

The Dude Abides

by battle axe of doom on Nov 13, 2009 6:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Slaton and cj spiller

Are gonna be great next year together

by AllenOU on Nov 13, 2009 7:22 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

The way Spiller is playing

he’ll be gone before the Texans get to pick

I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.

by The Night Owl on Nov 14, 2009 12:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I swear to all that is holy and good

If we pick a running back in the first round (and we are picking 16-24) I will drive to Houston to slap Rick Smith.

NT, Safety, Corner, Interior OL, then RB

The strong do what they have to do; the weak accept what they have to accept

by Riott on Nov 15, 2009 11:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I will give you a ride over there.

You are banned from Music City Miracles.
Happy Now Tits?
You are banned from Blogging The Boys.

by CFHTim on Nov 16, 2009 8:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll make sure we get it on video.

by Jordann on Nov 16, 2009 9:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Orlovsky got votes!?

Has he even played this year?

"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Nov 14, 2009 1:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thats the point. He was supposed to be the 2nd stringer and was beat out by Grossman.

by nolander on Nov 14, 2009 4:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And how much has Sexy Rexy played?

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 14, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

None. I suppose the argument is for what you are paying Orly he should be good enough to be the #2. Thank god schuab has been healthy.

by nolander on Nov 14, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Of course i voted Steve Slaton...

…there shouldn’t be another option. Also, I’m thankful that Kubiak disclosed the Texans intention to draft Glenn Coffee. Of course San Fran scooped him up before they got the chance, but that showed foresight from Kubiak & Smith. They know they need a talented downhill runner back there, and lately all the good ones are gone by the middle of the 3rd round. We now see why so many teams passed on Slaton.

by carsonwayne on Nov 14, 2009 2:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs