Did you notice the difference without Daniels?

by DaGoaT on Nov 9, 2009 9:36 AM CST

Did anyone else think that not having Owen Daniels made a huge difference in our offense? I thought especially in the first half, Matt just seemed not to be able to find a safety valve when Andre and Kevin were covered. A big difference to me is we now have to run 3 and 4 WR sets to get another playmaker on the field. The problem with this is that the defense will go to a nickel package. So you still have a DB on all your receivers. When Daniels was on the field, the defense had to account for him run blocking, so he could get a linebacker mismatch which allowed all those nice dumpoffs to him on 3rd down to keep the chains moving. I think the Texans adjusted at halftime and found new ways to move the ball, but its definately hurting us a bit not having him anymore. It would help if we had a running game to keep the defense honest when they go to a nickel package all the time.

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He would’ve made a huge difference, especially the way we were forced into the short passing game.

by drunk dog on Nov 9, 2009 10:03 AM CST reply actions

Made a big difference

on third downs IMO.

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by CFHTim on Nov 9, 2009 10:09 AM CST reply actions

ya this is what I was noticing the most. On a 3rd and 8, Matt would just find OD over the middle. Now it seems he tries to force it to Andre when he cant find anything. That can be problematic in the future.

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by DaGoaT on Nov 9, 2009 10:37 AM CST up reply actions

I think we just failed to use Dreesen because we assumed he wouldn't be as good as OD.

Dreesen was open on alot of plays (rewatched the game for this) but we went to the WR/RBs more. I think Schaub just needs to get used to looking for Dreesen.

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by TexansForever on Nov 9, 2009 10:36 AM CST reply actions

Monday Night vs. Tits

How do you think Casey will be used? Do you believe he will get more snaps then Joel?

by Jahon on Nov 9, 2009 12:03 PM CST reply actions

I think it is likely we will see them together in a double tight end set.

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by DaGoaT on Nov 9, 2009 12:15 PM CST up reply actions

I bet....

Dressen and Casey are major factors from here on out.

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by Texanmaniac on Nov 12, 2009 3:55 PM CST reply actions

Schaub just didn't look comfortable...

He leaned heavily on OD the first few weeks and now he needs to trust in JD. I’m just hoping that they can run a 2 TE set competitively with Tennesee…

by Cougsfan on Nov 12, 2009 6:13 PM CST reply actions