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Raves and Rants Thread: Seattle v. Houston

Receiverchart_tiny by bigfatdrunk on Comment 320 comments

Well, that was nice, and it could've (and should've) been better.  Still, it was a dominating win with the team showing up in both halves.

What say y'all about this game?

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Did we just plug two of our holes?

Foster has decent size, and the next three games should tell us if he can carry the load in the red zone.

Barber has potential.

Pollard and Meco need contracts tonight before they leave the building.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree.

I was a little on the fence about Pollard getting a contract extension. But after that pick-six. Im all up for it.

by Jordann on Dec 13, 2009 3:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Tim is a Nazi...

He still doesn’t think Pollard deserves an extension…

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by Mike Kerns on Dec 13, 2009 3:38 PM CST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

With the way our secondary has been this year

A pick six should result in an automatic contract extension. Hell, that new contract should have been waiting for Pollard in the end zone

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

by The Night Owl on Dec 13, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

And he is only 24

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

by CFHTim on Dec 13, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

without Pollard

we’re takin on water.

He’s filled a major hole in our secondary this year, and I don’t want to envision 2010 without him.

Rick didn’t re-sign Dunta, so we know he’s got good football sense. I think he makes the deal before the season is out. 3 years, millions more than I’ll make.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

Foster was good on screens, Barber actually played well at FS. What strange new world is this.

by cubic on Dec 13, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Foster ran like a man with something to prove on those screens. Barber could be the depth we need behind Wilson and Pollard. Would be nice if these two freed us up to get interior line CB and NT in the draft in the first 3 rounds.

by nolander on Dec 13, 2009 3:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeh but barber was almost as bad at times.

by nolander on Dec 13, 2009 3:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

When?

When he picked off the ball for the Texans lone score in week 1?

I know he blew coverage on the Johnson play but how many weeks did we have to hold that against him while watching Busing suck even worse?

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by riversmccown on Dec 13, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well really there was what the two or three games at the start and half of the game at the jags last week? From what I remember of the first 3 games Barber started, screwed up and busing came in. Busing screwed up, barber came back in. Over and over till Wilson and Pollard solidified things.

by nolander on Dec 13, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought

Busing had the INT in week 1, fumbled, and then Wilson ran it in.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Dec 14, 2009 9:24 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That was the only time we scored.

When the game was already out of reach.

And that was when people started thinking that Busing was the answer to our Safety problems.

You say John Busing but I see Matt Stevens.

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 9:26 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Barber took it in, not Wilson

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 14, 2009 9:29 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Crap, you're right.

Blocking good things John Busing does out of my head makes it much easier to loathe him.

I apologize John, you did 1/2 of a good thing once.

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by riversmccown on Dec 14, 2009 9:30 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Correct me if I am wrong but I think that was all pre-Pollard

when we were trying Barber and Busing at SS opposite Eugene Wilson at FS. We had no decent SS before Pollard. Once Pollard was acquired everything got better at the safety position, and Barber looks decent as a replacement for Wilson at FS. This should move beefing up the Safety position this offseason down the list of needs. Interior OL and NT look to be the top two need areas to me. Quin and McCain have made Dunta a non-factor moving forward. Ideally we can get a 2010 pick for Dunta, but I’m guessing it will be no higher than a 5-6.

It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are due to get to the big dance...Go Texans!!!!!

by oiler-texan diehard on Dec 13, 2009 4:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think thats a good point. Barber has played much better as a FS then as a SS.

by nolander on Dec 13, 2009 5:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, no way

Dunta is collecting his last 4 checks from your Houston Texans.

If someone gives us a 6th rounder for the last 3 weeks of his contract, we should be all over that!

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 5:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually I am just hoping we can salvage something from our former #1 draft pick

If we have to get his name on a contract for that to take place, then so be it. I just don’t see him on the 2010 Texans roster which is why I said “Quin and McCain have made Dunta a non-factor moving forward”. IF we could move him now, that would be an awesome X-Mas present for Rick Smith. But as TexanPhil pointed out he is way overpaid at ~$620 K/game, so that would be next to impossible.

It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are due to get to the big dance...Go Texans!!!!!

by oiler-texan diehard on Dec 13, 2009 5:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The trading deadline is like week 3.

by nolander on Dec 13, 2009 5:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Does he have any trade value at this point?

or are we better served to keep him if he agrees to a minimal salary?

It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are due to get to the big dance...Go Texans!!!!!

by oiler-texan diehard on Dec 13, 2009 6:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We should give some team draft picks

To take him off our hands.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 13, 2009 11:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No

He’ll be an UFA at the end of the year.

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 14, 2009 8:24 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Aside from Kris Brown keeping us from hitting 40 points

I liked Foster’s receiving numbers: 4 recs for 54 yds.

I liked the focus put on getting Andre the ball. We got him involved from the first snap.

The defense played well all game long. 4 sacks, a pick six, 1-14 on 3rd downs (That’s PHENOMINAL), 1 for 5 on 4ths.

DeMeco and Mario played their best games of the season.

Only 4 penalties, so good discipline.

I really didn’t say Fuck Dunta more than once or twice.

Most importantly, we have a shot at 9-7.

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 3:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That is a huge improvment.

What was it in the Jets game? Remember that we kept putting them in 3rd & long, only to have Sanchez scramble or call a draw play and make the first down.

by distant_texans_fan on Dec 13, 2009 3:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The Good:
DeMeco Ryans
DeMeco Ryans
DeMeco Ryans
Andre Johnson
Matt Schaub
Mario Williams
Barber and Pollard
G-Lover
McCain
Foster

The Bad:
Dunta Robinson
Ryan Moats
Chris Brown

The Ugly:
Kris Brown

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 13, 2009 3:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Good point

Especially about Myers.

I was unbelievably impressed with Ryans today. Which is hard to do, considering how awesome he is.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 13, 2009 3:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Can't remember.

Seems so long ago.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 13, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

I heard about it but I thought it was just a myth.

Oh well, i guess i’ll never find out.

by Jordann on Dec 13, 2009 3:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes I dream we beat someone 34-7 the day before the game

last night I dreamt it was 3-3 in the fourth quarter and a fight broke out. Huh.

by WhiskeyR on Dec 13, 2009 3:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I dreampt of a former broncos cheerleader I almost took home.

I hate my team.

Oh well, at least there’s the Sonics.
Ooops.

Nice name, btw.

Bird Law in this country isn't governed by reason.

by whiskey chainsaw on Dec 13, 2009 8:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

At least it wasn't a certain drunk 6'1" blonde Colts fan talking incoherently

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

by The Night Owl on Dec 13, 2009 9:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Quite true.

But she wasn’t blonde. Her mom was white, dad black. She had dark curly hair.

Bird Law in this country isn't governed by reason.

by whiskey chainsaw on Dec 13, 2009 11:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thought you say she was blonde

Oh well, you would be dreaming, so why not change a few details

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

by The Night Owl on Dec 14, 2009 11:23 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Entertaining reading from the deerstand....

And a W!

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 Dec 13, 2009 3:29 PM CST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

The NFL announced the game is under review.

The Texans may have violated the league winning policy.

The league may reverse the victory if it can be shown that players on the Texans intentionally played 4 quarters of football.

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

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by TexansForever on Dec 13, 2009 3:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

+1 as well

The guys at Field Gulls are fantastic. They are our NFC mirror.

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We are pretty sick right now. I hate my team...

There’s talk of Mora being fired, retooling everything, and yet there are still fans of Hasselbeck that refuse to acknowledge he has less in the tank than a broke down vehicle on the side of the road in a MadMax movie.

I would adopt you guys, as I like your team a lot, but I can’t stand that heartache.

I’m going to adopt-a-team here shortly, and I’m GOING to adopt a yearly contender/winner. Someone that is always in the thick of things. Some may see it as cheap, but I can’t take this love for losers anymore. I want a damn winner to check in with.

In fact, I might go TOTAL FREE AGENT as a fan. Adopt the Patriots first— they’re still a safe powerhouse, even if not playing well right now. Plus I’ll have the benefit of being a recent winner.

Then I’m going to once again ackowledge the NBA. Go LAKERS!!!

And I’ll close the year out at the biggest Yankee fan west of New Jersey.

Along with joining those SB Nation sites, you will need to look for me with a changed sig. No more WhiskeyChainsaw, champion for the Pacific Northwest.

I shall become Benedict Saruman, the Wizard of the Bandwagon..

Bird Law in this country isn't governed by reason.

by whiskey chainsaw on Dec 13, 2009 8:20 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

There's always the Saints

they’re 13-0 right now

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

by The Night Owl on Dec 13, 2009 9:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not enough history of winning...

If I’m gonna go Unrestricted Fan Free Agent status, I’m only going to sign up to the highest bidders, and those teams have to have already won championships and shown a preponderance for winning. The Saints are shiny and new, but I want “old money” wealth, not “new money” and the lack of historical uppity-ness.

Bird Law in this country isn't governed by reason.

by whiskey chainsaw on Dec 14, 2009 12:01 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's the good thing about them

They are proof you can come from crap & turn into gold in a few years

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

by The Night Owl on Dec 14, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

My ass is still sore from the violation you guys gave us today.

Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?

by Benne on Dec 13, 2009 8:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

dang

you probably just jinxed us for next weekend.

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 13, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Rec'd

Fieldgulls are good sports.

by Titans suc on Dec 13, 2009 3:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It was also scary how much they reminded us of ourselves

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

by The Night Owl on Dec 13, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

changing of the guard.

dunta’s days are numbered. officially bernard pollard became the leader and captain of the texans secondary unit.

Michael: It is going to up in Tahoe a couple more days. Maybe you could take a date?
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Michael: The cabin... yes! That would be difficult, too.
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by chrisd21 on Dec 13, 2009 3:42 PM CST via mobile reply actions   1 recs

I think

Duntas days were numbered as soon as he put Rick on his shoes.

by Titans suc on Dec 13, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This cracks me up.

With all of the talks about the similarities between Texan and Seahawk fans, I was reminded of an ex-seahawk when you brought this up. When we traded for Deon Branch, Darrell Jackson, our former #1 WR, got pissed off when Branch got a big new contract and wrote “I want D.B. money” on his shoes in a game. This was in 2006, he was traded to our division rival 49ers for a 4th round draft pick after that season. Now look at his career statistics;

http://www.nfl.com/players/profile?id=00-0019663

He’s pretty much played himself out of the NFL at the age of 30 after having a great career start. From what you guys are saying, it sounds like Dunta Robinson is taking the exact same career path as our guy.

by Mind of no mind on Dec 14, 2009 1:53 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

funny

Does seem like a good comp, though Dunta’s was derailed by injury while Jackson couldn’t catch the damn ball.

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by bigfatdrunk on Dec 14, 2009 8:25 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Injury followed by unmitigated greed, stupidity and ego

Rick Smith is lucky, not smart, that Dunta turned down the king’s ransom that was on the table earlier this year.

It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are due to get to the big dance...Go Texans!!!!!

by oiler-texan diehard on Dec 14, 2009 1:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

One can only hope his days are numbered...

I’m not saying that until he really is gone.

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

if nobody else wants him

and we get him for the minimum, he’s a decent backup nickel.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 5:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

After all the crap Dunta pulled in the last year

I can only see him playing for the minimum with a different club. His ego is too big to get “paid” the min by Rick Smith. If we can’t get a draft pick for him in a trade, then it would be fitting if that is the end of his career. He is playing so poorly right now that I think that is a real possibility.

It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are due to get to the big dance...Go Texans!!!!!

by oiler-texan diehard on Dec 13, 2009 5:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

A little overdramatic.

This is not the end of his career.

What’s likely to happen is he’ll get a short-term, low priced contract….and if he’s still got the skills we used to see, he’ll be motivated to earn his money.

Someone will sign him. 32 teams….4-6 CBs a roster….he’ll be on someone’s team.

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 6:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

he’s not the shut down corner he thought he was but still better than many starting corners in the league. Ask the Rams.

by sammocyr on Dec 13, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No. He is not.

He is better than maybe one or two corners in this league. And that includes benchwarmers.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 13, 2009 11:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dunta would be ok as a nickel. Really his best bet would be to switch to safety.

by nolander on Dec 13, 2009 11:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I just wonder...

how’d he go from solid to bad so quickly…

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 11:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

the injury

It was a devastating injury. Expectations that he would return to anywhere close to normal were unrealistic. Where he’s at today should be considered miraculous by itself.

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 14, 2009 8:28 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

I try to temper my anti-Dunta feelings with the knowledge that the quality of his play now isn’t the product of his own doing, it’s from putting his body on the line wall playing balls to the wall for us. I think deep down he knew he wasn’t capable of being that same player and in fear of his financial future freaked out and demanded a long term deal before the rest of the world figured it out too. You can’t really blame him for that, at the end of the day we all have to look out for ourselves first, and that’s all he’s guilty of. He probably knew once he stepped on the field this year his value would go down to the Texans and other teams so wanted to secure his future now as opposed to next year when he’ll be worth much less. While he’s still a serviceable CB, he’s no longer capable of being a #1 CB, and he’s probably only an average to slightly above average #2.

by Bryan72076 on Dec 14, 2009 1:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agree

Except the part of him being average to slightly above average for a #2. He is in fact a below average #2. Far below average.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 14, 2009 1:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Just because he's below average at #1

Matched up against the opposition’s best, doesn’t mean he’d also be below average at #2.

by Bryan72076 on Dec 14, 2009 1:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 14, 2009 1:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Word.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Dec 14, 2009 3:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Greened that bitch

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 14, 2009 11:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I mean

Petey Faggins found a team after us.

For a while.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 13, 2009 11:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't he playing for Detroit now?

That’s the last I heard of him.

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 9:08 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, so he can finally hang with Megatron

Don’t think he saw too much of him last year. Unless the view from HIS ASS was a good one.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 14, 2009 1:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Rec'd

because I still can’t believe Chris has joined the lynch mob

If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?

by Shake on Dec 14, 2009 8:05 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

hell yeah.

and this week just confirmed what we already knew. facemask penalty? really cunta? what a bastard.

Michael: It is going to up in Tahoe a couple more days. Maybe you could take a date?
Lucille: How am I supposed to find someone willing to go into that musty old claptrap?
Michael: The cabin... yes! That would be difficult, too.
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by chrisd21 on Dec 14, 2009 10:26 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So....

Have you started to notice yet that he won’t go full speed toward the ball? As in, a runner gets a few yards past the LOS and Cunta kinda jogs in that direction….hoping anyone else makes the tackle so that he doesn’t have to make contact.

If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?

by Shake on Dec 14, 2009 1:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I noticed

That was particularly evident on one long running play in the 2nd half yesterday. A good player (i.e. the pre-injury Dunta) would have made a pursuit angle and hit the RB b/w 5-10 yards downfield. The present Dunta managed to pursue half-heartedly, not even attempt a tackle, and completely avoid the pile at the end of the play.

It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are due to get to the big dance...Go Texans!!!!!

by oiler-texan diehard on Dec 14, 2009 1:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

That was the one that stayed “in-frame” on the old TV for the entire pursuit, and yet was never actually involved in the play.

He has also become the master of attempting to tackle opposing ball carriers with a violent WOOSH of air as he dives past them.

If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?

by Shake on Dec 14, 2009 2:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

More good news:

The Rams are starting something called “K.Null” at quarterback today. That could be helpful if he hangs around another week.

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by riversmccown on Dec 13, 2009 3:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The Rams are bad.

If the Texans play as they did today then they should win by 49 easily.

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 3:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Kubiak

Would install the prevent offense long before the lead got that large.

by Titans suc on Dec 13, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You mean

Like he did today in the second half?

Matt Schaub should have had 500 yards passing and Andre should have had 250 receiving had they not played so conservative and sloppy in the second half.

I'm the best there is at what I do.

by xmant2000 on Dec 13, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

double yikes

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by bigfatdrunk on Dec 13, 2009 5:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That is an incredibly perfect

name for a Rams quarterback right now.

Plus, hey, five interceptions!

by killtacular on Dec 13, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And even better

I’m pretty sure Ryan Leaf was his quarterbacks coach in college :).

by killtacular on Dec 13, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

what we've learned

AJ needs to catch 10 a game…Brown should still never touch the ball, Foster should get most of the snaps…Texans should go for it on 4th down since Kris cant hit a FG….Caldwell Should replace Myers at Center…Dunta should be traded for ANYthing…Pollard and Wilson are the future Safeties with Barber providing depth for us…We might have the best LB’s in the league…Mario is playing better…Barwin is gonna help us alot next year…Kris/Chris Brown/White/Myers all stink…

looks like i covered it

by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Dec 13, 2009 3:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I think Andre had his Keyshawn Johnson moment

Probably just told Schaub to get him the damn ball

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

by The Night Owl on Dec 13, 2009 4:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

uh

we learned Brown should never ever touch the ball a long, long time ago.

Kubes still hasn’t learned that, however.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 5:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The only thing that kills me

is that everyone keeps calling for a Dunta trade a month after the trade deadline. Unless they franchise him again and trade him (which would pretty much prevent anyone from wanting him) then he’ll just go quietly into the sunset and hopefully not find his A game again against us.

by sammocyr on Dec 13, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The only that should get the franchise tag is Owen Daniels

Coming off the ACL injury, that’s the logical option. However, his agent will have a strong bargaining point in he was on pace for a pro bowl season & that we lost 4 straight games after he went down, therefore saying he was that important to the offense & he’ll deserve a long term contract

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

by The Night Owl on Dec 13, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

why not sign OD

I guess you see if he comes back 100%, and if he has a good first half of 2010 lock him up for 5 years.

If the injury is not a concern, he’s a cornerstone of this offense, he needs to be here.

And I was a firm believer in “insert TE here” in this offense until OD went down. Boy was I wrong.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I'm saying

His agent has a strong argument for a long term contract, but Smith might be cautious cause of the ACL. They might tag him to prevent anyone else from signing him & negotiate from there.

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

by The Night Owl on Dec 13, 2009 10:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

I read your comment more carefully after I posted, and I pretty much just copied and pasted what you said.

Don’t sue me.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 10:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Problem is if you tag him, he can't redo his contract until 2011

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

by The Night Owl on Dec 13, 2009 10:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

we can give him a 1 year contract

he’s a RFA, so we have right of refusal.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 10:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Possibly wrong

I believe OD will only be an RFA if the CBA doesn’t get their shit worked out in the coming months. Otherwise, he should be a UFA.

If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?

by Shake on Dec 14, 2009 8:08 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

he's an RFA either way

according to this

So Smith hit the jackpot business wise re:OD. We can see how he returns, and decide if we want to give him that one year contract. If he declines, we have the right of refusal route as a backup.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 14, 2009 10:04 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

How are you interpretting that?

If the CBA is renewed, then OD is a UFA. He has met the definition of having 4 seasons under his belt, and his contract ends this year.

Am I missing something?

If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?

by Shake on Dec 14, 2009 1:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Those are the terms of the current CBA

Without a CBA
(from the linked article)
The biggest change is to the rules of free agency. Currently it takes 4 years in the league to become an unrestricted free agent. With an uncapped year it takes six years of accrued service to be a UFA. Teams will have one franchise tag and two transition tags available to them.

So OD would not be a UFA because he has only 4 years of service, not the required 6. Same for DeMeco.

It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are due to get to the big dance...Go Texans!!!!!

by oiler-texan diehard on Dec 14, 2009 2:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

That’s pretty much what I said in my initial reply to this…..but Phil is saying that he’s an RFA “either way”. Which is not true. At all.

If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?

by Shake on Dec 14, 2009 2:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It's not OD that im worried about.

It’s DeMeco.

We have 14 players that are headed to the FA this offseason. One(Cunta) is a franchise player. Two are RFA’s(Brisiel and DelJuan Robinson). The rest are UFA.

That’s if the CBA is renewed. If we’re headed to an uncapped year, we’re gonna have several UFA’s that will become RFA’s.

Ryan Moats (3rd pick. But im not sure what compensation we’re gonna get if another team matches our offer because the eagles were the ones that drafted Moats)

Owen Daniels (4th Pick)

Rashad Butler (I don’t think we’re gonna be resigning him)

DeMeco Ryans (2nd Pick)

I honestly don’t think that we’re gonna let DeMeco go unless he gets an offer that we couldn’t possibly match.
If he does go, expect us to draft a MLB or sign a FA because we don’t have any other player that can take his place.

If Smithiak resigns the big three for cheap(Meco, Walters, OD), I would consider him a good amongst men.

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If re-signs them for cheap...

extend his contract. I think we’re in good GM hands. I’m not going to stress about re-signing players.

If things do go uncapped…it’s not like the Texans are poor. We’re the 4th largest city, the Texans are like 5th in wealthiest franchises, and McNair is pretty loaded and committed to winning.

by TexansDC on Dec 14, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope Pollard

loves it here, and gives us the benefit of the doubt in the offseason.

He could test the waters as well, I think.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 14, 2009 5:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

By all his comments

He really does like it here. And he wants to knock the piss out of people.

Proudly supporting the Qatar National Falconry Team since December 6, 2009.

by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 15, 2009 1:43 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yup, my bad

new CBA = tag

uncapped year = one year contract or right of first refusal.

We should be ok with him this way, and if we tender him at the highest level we can get some picks

But hey, I’ve been wrong before.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 14, 2009 5:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, let's wait to see what Chris Henry can do first

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

by The Night Owl on Dec 13, 2009 4:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

watch your mouth! lol

Michael: It is going to up in Tahoe a couple more days. Maybe you could take a date?
Lucille: How am I supposed to find someone willing to go into that musty old claptrap?
Michael: The cabin... yes! That would be difficult, too.
http://www.twitter.com/doobieman21

by chrisd21 on Dec 14, 2009 9:46 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

All I have to go on is what I read here

This Texans team is not made up of players that are a 5-7 team. They just dismatled another 5-7 team. Sure it was on the Texans’ home field. But, I can’t make any excuses for the Seahawks. They played like a 5-7 team. One has to ask, why was this Texans team 5-7 coming into this game?

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 Dec 13, 2009 3:58 PM CST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Easy

A turnover here…a turnover there….a missed FG here….a missed FG there…..

Yeah, we’ve lost a lot of close games. I mean good teams get the bounces….

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

2 paytons

and an overachieving Jet team.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 5:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

and a fumble that never really happened

Miss-placed Houstonian living and going to school in the wilderness of Wyoming. GO WYO!!! Beat Fresno in the New Mexico Bowl!!!

by BigNate7 on Dec 14, 2009 12:33 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I can haz

consistent football.

by b0ng on Dec 14, 2009 12:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Good luck to ya'll

That was truly great sportsmanship during what had to be a hard game to watch. AKA rec’d

by Titans suc on Dec 13, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We hate Hasselbeck.

Not as much hate as in “Hoping he retires”.

The lack of Brian Russell in the game propelled you to victory.

ME! BANE!

by SSreporters on Dec 13, 2009 4:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thats a shame

He used to be a hell of a qb.

by Titans suc on Dec 13, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

srambled eggs all over my face....

what is a boy to do?

Michael: It is going to up in Tahoe a couple more days. Maybe you could take a date?
Lucille: How am I supposed to find someone willing to go into that musty old claptrap?
Michael: The cabin... yes! That would be difficult, too.
http://www.twitter.com/doobieman21

by chrisd21 on Dec 13, 2009 4:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

dammit!

if you gotta explain the joke…
it aint funny. lol

Michael: It is going to up in Tahoe a couple more days. Maybe you could take a date?
Lucille: How am I supposed to find someone willing to go into that musty old claptrap?
Michael: The cabin... yes! That would be difficult, too.
http://www.twitter.com/doobieman21

by chrisd21 on Dec 14, 2009 10:12 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for stopping by

y’all take care.

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 13, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Good luck y'all

I hope y’all win out.

by cubic on Dec 13, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Good luck to you guys.

Y’all are great. It’s as if we have a twin in Seattle fans.

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Defense

We were 16th goin in to the game.

Should move up a few, and a few more next week. Are we gonna finish in the top 10?

I think its a possibility. Especially if Brady doesn’t play a lot of snaps for whatever reason in the final game.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 5:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

love the second half shutouts

and I missed the TD we gave up, what happened there?

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 5:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

end of half prevent(aka let them score)

by nolander on Dec 13, 2009 5:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Even if Brady does play...

not like the Pats are tearing it up.

And if we happen to get into a shootout with them, then the Texans can throw the football around. This team has a legit shot to finish 9-7.

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 5:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

AND

we are at home

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 13, 2009 5:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It's too bad we're not playing the Cowgirls...

…that’s a guaranteed win in December.

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 6:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

true

I can always hold my head high and say: I’m glad I don’t root for the cowshits.

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 13, 2009 6:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I would love to play the Cowboys every year arfound Christmas

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

by The Night Owl on Dec 13, 2009 7:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I would think it would be a better rivalry then the fucking raiders.

by nolander on Dec 13, 2009 8:08 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Well that was nice

It’s a shame it won’t matter

by JimboTexan on Dec 13, 2009 5:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

This is why people should get excited about next week.

Tits QBs: 17-27 for 286 yards and 2 TDs. VY? His QB rating is nearly perfect.

Now imagine our top 10 NFL QB who had 300 yards in the 1st half today.

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 5:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I like that we're

one game out (losing a lot of tie-breakers aside) of the playoff hunt with an easy win next week.

That should keep our hopes up for another week, and make the Miami game interesting, at least. I think Jax will be our downfall, however.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 9:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Looking at next week

Texans (6-7): at Rams
Jags (7-6): vs Colts
Miami (7-6): at Tits (6-7)
Baltimore (7-6): vs. Bears
Denver (8-5): vs. Raiders

The Texans get the easiest game. If the Tits and Colts win then you have 4 teams at 7-7 with 2 remaining. The Raiders have played up at times…so who knows? Maybe they knock the Broncos down to 8-6…..the Bears/Ravens could go either way so the Texans could be tied for the 2nd spot or 1 game behind both spots. And it’s entirely plausible.

For the record, I don’t think the Texans will make the playoffs but it’s still week 15 and we can talk about it…might as well.

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 9:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

so we root for

Miami, Indy, Chicago.

Then we’d need the Jags to only have one more loss.

Jags upset Indy and our season is over, essentially.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We root for...

Tennessee, not Miami. The Titans can be knocked out with a loss to San Diego still.

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 10:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

we have to beat Miami

for any scenario to work.

So we control our own destiny from them, since they’re only up on us by 1, we hope they win out, except v. us.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 10:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It works for Miami to lose

because that helps New England as well.

If New England has nothing to play for in week 17 (division champs, no bye) then that helps us.

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 10:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

but I'd rather eliminate the tits

and root for Miami.

Plus I would never root for the tits.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 10:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'd find it sweet

If Bud’s team helped the Texans in. I’d relish it.

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 10:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Colts Injuries

“Any player dealing with an injury is expected to be held out of the final three games since the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage already is locked up”

not looking good.

by VAnumba80 on Dec 14, 2009 10:07 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It looks good...

cause Peighton threw 3 INTs. I don’t think they’ll wanna call it a season on that note.

They get the Jags and the Jets…it may be a good idea to see how they stack up with playoff teams.

Besides, Indy can’t be that stupid. The only season they won…they didn’t let up. Resting people over the next 4 weeks would be the dumbest thing they could do. You can’t get it going at a playoff level after a month of dickin around.

by TexansDC on Dec 14, 2009 10:27 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I expect Freeney to sit, but I bet they are going to want to get Brown and Gonzo reps with Payton

by nolander on Dec 14, 2009 11:07 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Forgot one...

NY Jets (7-6): vs. Atlanta.

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 10:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jets

need to lose 2/3.

Them and the Jags are gonna hurt

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The Jets final 3

Atlanta, Indy, and Cincinnati.

The Jags: Indy, NE, and at Cleveland (Florida team in the snow? Always a shot).

Indy can be our best friend if they go for the wins and momentum from playoff-like games.

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 10:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll be real interested

after next weeks win.

Thats when it should be down to 3 of us for the final spot.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 10:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It's December and we're talking playoffs

Gotta count every good feeling with this team, right?

by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Please please please please please win out...

and let everyone BUT Denver win out. Let them lose 3 straight and improve our draft pick we get from them…

Plus we from Seattle absolutely hate the Broncos.

Bird Law in this country isn't governed by reason.

by whiskey chainsaw on Dec 14, 2009 12:05 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Great game guys.

Unlike Seattle, Houston is going places. You guys are a lot closer than we are. Keep the faith.

I’m now going to watch The Big Lebowski and drown my sorrows.

Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?

by Benne on Dec 13, 2009 8:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

This team is such a roller coaster

today they look like a super bowl team. And our opponent had the same record, so you can’t say the competition wasn’t there. You are as good or bad as your record in this league, right?

One more reason to wait until the season is over before judging Kubiak. Today I woulda given him a 5 year extension. He out-coached Mora by a country mile.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 9:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Let's wait on that extension to see how he does when he plays Miami & New England

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

by The Night Owl on Dec 13, 2009 9:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

that has been my position

all year.

wait on the decision, not just the extension.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 13, 2009 10:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Is draft talk a sin right now?

Love seeing us win, and love the fact we can still talk playoff chase right now … but is it just me, or should the Texans do what they have to do to get Suh.

The guy is a beast.

Who would O-lines double team? Suh or Super Mario? Suddenly our secondary would not be a problem.

by jagur12 on Dec 13, 2009 11:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

sigh Suh would be great but we already have Okoye. We really would be better served by getting a NT. Trading up to Suh would cost us picks we desperately need to address our many holes.

by nolander on Dec 13, 2009 11:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We should make this a sticky comment. Just add it to the bottom of every post.

Oh, but you forgot: Fuck Dunta.

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 14, 2009 8:31 AM CST up reply actions   2 recs

First rule of Fuck Dunta club

Always talk about Fuck Dunta club

Second rule: No outside food or drink.

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Dec 14, 2009 9:33 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

But I thought the second rule was

Always talk about Fuck Dunta club.

I need to read the handbook again.

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 9:34 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Got the charter right in front of me.

1) Always talk about Fuck Dunta club
2) No Outside food or drink
3) Fuck Dunta.
4) All members must write P(ay Me) Rick on their shoes.
5) Seriously, Fuck Dunta.

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Dec 14, 2009 9:40 AM CST up reply actions   2 recs

Rules #2 really bugs me though.

I better not be forced to drink Coors light and eat cheap tacos.

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 9:51 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And..

Jack in the Box tacos

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

by CFHTim on Dec 14, 2009 5:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It's right to want Suh, but we just can't get him

We would be better served drafting safety or either line with our first pick. No matter where Suh goes, I’ll cheer for him.

by Stevie Wonder on Dec 13, 2009 11:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

the only thing i have to comment on is the photo of this thread

WHAT IS SCHAUB DOING?!….i mean he played great but everyone is reacting but him

that being said, i return in the midst of brutally cold canadian winter and after my exams. the stereotype of it being cold up here….isn’t so stereotypical when the wind chill is -45 celsius which is……carry the 3….divide by 4….-49? fahrenheit…..bloody cold anyway

but yeah

i’m back

which is important

like the texans winning

though i dunno if the wildcard is doable….we can give it a run

In Canada our balls are bigger

by canadian texan on Dec 14, 2009 12:40 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Schaub is standing there

With the look of a man who has found enlightenment.*
’
Welcome back! Stay warm!
’
’
*Also known as Andre Johnson.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 14, 2009 4:20 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope what Schaub is doing is realizing that it's a 60 minute game

This is the first play of the game and he has another 59:45 to play. If that is what all of the players are thinking, then I would be very proud of them. Play like you’ve been there before. Play like you’ve been there before. PLAY LIKE YOU’VE BEEN THERE BEFORE!

Celebrate after you get the victory!

That has to be this team’s mantra. Three more games and if they slip up at any time, that can mean the difference between a win and a loss. I don’t care if they just shake each others’ hands in the huddle, keep your game-face on!

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 Dec 14, 2009 8:45 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think he's shocked

That he didn’t throw a pick! All kidding aside he was very accurate and didn’t make any major errors.

by TexanFanInCali on Dec 14, 2009 3:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

maybe he's thinking

it’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock and roll….or make the playoffs. i think hje has a good head on his shoulders so i doubt he’s thinking about walking the dog or crap like that but his body language puzzles me. really aloof.

he has established himself as a top 5 qb in the league, as his consistency has proven.

and yeah….staying warm……just relying on madden for pigskin till may

In Canada our balls are bigger

by canadian texan on Dec 14, 2009 7:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty much

We have to win out, which judging our track record won’t happen. It’ll almost happen, but not quite… Besides winning out a number of teams have to lose 2 out of 3 games they have left. This isn’t entirely implausable because the rest of the teams in the wild card hunt have pretty tough schedules. I’m biased of course and think we will win out because I’m a stupid texans fan.

by WishIwasnotahoustonfan on Dec 14, 2009 1:03 AM CST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Also, I’m drunk pardon the ramblin, were talkin playoffs!!!! When the fuck has that ever happened!!!!

by WishIwasnotahoustonfan on Dec 14, 2009 1:05 AM CST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Also, I’m drunk pardon the ramblin, were talkin playoffs!!!! When the fuck has that ever happened!!!!

by WishIwasnotahoustonfan on Dec 14, 2009 1:05 AM CST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

It was Robin WIlliams who said it best when he said,

"you realize you’re an alcoholic when you repeat yourself. You realize you’re an alcoholic when you repeat yourself. You realize you’re an alcoholic…oh, dammit, dammit, DAMMIT!"

Bird Law in this country isn't governed by reason.

by whiskey chainsaw on Dec 14, 2009 2:07 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

is it over yet?

Kris Brown’s contract. why is he still here? he’s like the guy who got fired like 3 weeks ago, but no one wants to tell him… so hes just like.. hangin around thinkin he still has a job..

by cowhandcal on Dec 14, 2009 4:51 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

the “made” FG I actually thought he missed until I noticed the score changed.

GO TEXANS!!!!

Our time will come...

by Texanmaniac on Dec 14, 2009 4:59 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I am happy for the win but disappointed at the same time. They only scored 3 offensive points in the 2nd half. Andre Johnson could have challenged the NFL record for catches but they threw to him 3 times in the 2nd half for one catch. Shaub could have thrown for 500 yards and 4 tds. He had 336 and 2 tds at half. But just like always they take their foot off the gas and try not to lose. If they wanted to run and run the clock out they should go to their best run play, the screen pass, or the check down pass to the RB. The Defense was great, Kubiak is a offensive genus until he has the lead and wants to run the ball. He lacks killer instinct!!! Tits ran the score up. Ravens ran the score up. Why cant we? Our guys needed that to get our swagger back. In stead they get to look back and realize that they only scored three points in the 2nd half. NO KILLER INSTINCT!!!!

by big daddy texan#1 on Dec 14, 2009 7:50 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

What is this, the third time this has been posted in this thread?

Things Gary Kubiak can’t control once the roster has been set:
-Kris Brown missing field goals
-Chris Myers being terrible at snapping the ball (and other things)
-Someone tripping on their route.

In fact, Kubiak led off the second half…a second half that started with us winning by 17, with a play action pass bomb to Walter. It didn’t work, because Schaub led Walter a little bit. If you don’t think the Texans came out and tried to step on their throats, then I’m not sure what game you are watching. Some of the in-game thread commenters even wanted him to run earlier.

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Dec 14, 2009 8:07 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Agreed

Why does everyone want a record-setting Box Score right now?

Fuck that. I want to see a dominating win. Which I did yesterday.

If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?

by Shake on Dec 14, 2009 8:16 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I wanted to see too.

And I wasn’t disappointed. Grant it, we missed a couple of opportunities to score some points(im looking at you Kris Brown). But all in all it was what I wanted to see. A Texans offense taking control since the first play of the game, to the defense stepping it up.

Bitching when we lost a game horribly or a close one is tolerable. But after a 34-7 win, why the heck are you bitchin?

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 9:16 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I want to see a dominating win against a GOOD team.

Look, the Texans beat bad teams regularly. We have done it all year.

We need to record a win against a good team.

Don’t get me wrong here though. I love the way we won yesterday. I just want to see us do that against teams that don’t suck.

"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 Dec 14, 2009 9:33 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Seattle's been hot and cold this season.

I honestly thought we were gonna lose this game. Im glad that we didn’t.

I would love to see a dominating win against a good team too.

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 9:37 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

In other news...posted this on fleaflicker but...

Beanie is averagin like 7 points a game in fantasy terms, so the odds are in your favor.

Plus he has to play against Patrick Wilis. And as we all know, since Patrick Willis came into the league, the 49ers have never given up a single yard of rushing.

"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 Dec 14, 2009 9:40 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I just saw that. lol

I pray to thee Lord Willis!

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 9:53 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I just don't get this.

We held them to 2 for 19 on 3rd and 4th downs. We sacked the qb three times, and should have had a fourth. We stoned them pretty much whenever we needed to.

We won by twenty seven points.

And we have no killer instinct?

Proudly supporting the Qatar National Falconry Team since December 6, 2009.

by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 14, 2009 8:23 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Also

How pissed would people be if AJ or Walter or somebody gets hurt in the 4th Q in a game like this? Isn’t this what happened to AJ a couple years ago?

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 14, 2009 8:41 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

unlike the raiders game...

I was glad we played conservative, The Defense didn’t let up and that was awesome.

GO TEXANS!!!!

Our time will come...

by Texanmaniac on Dec 14, 2009 8:42 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

EXACTLY!

Then everyone would be cursing Kubes even more.

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by Mike Kerns on Dec 14, 2009 8:43 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

The Carolina game. That was one heck of a game. I was pissed off that Andre was still in the game when it was pretty much out of reach.

Why can’t people just be happy with the win and move on to the next game?

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 9:23 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The Texans and thier fans.....

are in no position to be bitchin’ about wins

GO TEXANS!!!!

Our time will come...

by Texanmaniac on Dec 14, 2009 9:26 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree.

I’ll take it wherever I can. Im sure DaGoat is happy about it. It’s been five weeks since he had his last victory beer! Im sure the man was about to die of dehydration if it wasn’t for this win.

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 9:39 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Also

Swagger doesn’t win football games. We can go to West Texas right now and pick up a bunch of cowboys with some swagger. They’d lose every game they played by 100 points, but they’d have lots of swagger.

Proudly supporting the Qatar National Falconry Team since December 6, 2009.

by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 14, 2009 8:24 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Swagger

Now that’s a word I don’t see often enough.

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 14, 2009 8:34 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The Texans already have swagger though.

And grit.

I mean, we have TWO white wide receivers, what more do you people want?

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by riversmccown on Dec 14, 2009 8:54 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Why do people think it's funny to say crap like this?

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 Dec 14, 2009 8:57 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Announcers, unable to credit the white race with producing incredible athletes

Have to come up with other things that white wide receivers are good at. Like “sneaky speed” or “grit” or “toughness over the middle”.

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Dec 14, 2009 9:23 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

bwah ha ha ha

i nearly shot milk out my nose reading this!

by jagur12 on Dec 14, 2009 3:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Because

it’s funny to say crap like that.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Dec 14, 2009 9:38 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Because it is?

Just throwin’ that out there.

by cubic on Dec 14, 2009 3:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHA!!!

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by bigfatdrunk on Dec 14, 2009 9:18 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Plus Chris Myers

The Dennis Eckstein/Greg Counsell of the NFL. Nothing but grit inside that guy. That and fail.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 14, 2009 10:08 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I have a dream where he instead starts for the Qatar National Falconry Team

He never actually catches the falcon on the way back, but he’s OH SO CLOSE. Look at his gritted teeth. You can tell he wants that falcon.

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by riversmccown on Dec 14, 2009 11:44 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Who gives a shit?

We won by 27.

Trust me, I would have liked to see Matt throw for 500 yards just to shut the anti-Schaub people up. But it wasn’t necessary. It’s not like Gary went conservative with a 10 point lead or something.

Guess I just don’t get what the complaining is about.

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by Mike Kerns on Dec 14, 2009 8:40 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It was a great winning strategy

The defense played right through. The number of tackles behind the line of scrimmage was astounding. That is what we have been waiting to see. The defense is improving.

Right now, I am starting to rethink my previous musings about dismantling the coaching staff. If this team can come close to performing like this 75% of the time, they will be in the playoffs next year. Perhaps, all this team needs is a few more players in key positions, further development of their recent draft picks, another good draft, and who knows. The defense really rose up and played yesterday. Everyone filled their role and filled it well. I think there are some real players on this defense. I really do. A few holes to fill still, but that is what needs to be worked on over the off-season. The defense is young, athletic, and teachable. One more year of maturation and they may become dominant every game for an entire 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 Dec 14, 2009 8:54 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't mind going conservative

with a 10 point lead if we had a power running game and RB’s that can hold on to the ball.

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 9:33 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's how we won the game against the Tits last year.

AJ crushed and then Slaton made some RIDICulous runs to ice it.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 14, 2009 10:10 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

and last year

we had a running game

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 14, 2009 10:12 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You forgot that he also lacks a running back.

Oh, while you’re at it. He also lacks 2 decent guards and a center. He lacks a true CB1, a NT and a FS. He is lacking a lot of things.

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 9:12 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Good game

Just a little too late though. It will be interesting to see how they do against NE. I think the dolphins will present more problems than NE. I think they will win one of those games but not both. 8-8

by TexanFanInCali on Dec 14, 2009 9:57 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Agree.

8-8. Just like I called it at the beginning of the season. And yet I’m much more disappointed then I thought I would be.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 14, 2009 10:10 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Concur...

And yes, with the kind of start we had, it has been a much more vicious junk-kick than I expected.
At least we don’t have people that find something to bitch about, even when there’s not alot of material for that. That might make it a little tougher.
/sarcasm

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by beefy on Dec 14, 2009 11:16 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

that one armed move mario pulled yesterday...

reminded me of kris jenkins vs. pissy pants. it was one of those “DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN DID YOU SEE THAT SHIT?!?!!?!!?!!!” moves.

Michael: It is going to up in Tahoe a couple more days. Maybe you could take a date?
Lucille: How am I supposed to find someone willing to go into that musty old claptrap?
Michael: The cabin... yes! That would be difficult, too.
http://www.twitter.com/doobieman21

by chrisd21 on Dec 14, 2009 10:14 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

That's awesome

I have no idea what it means, but it’s totally awesome.

I rec you.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 14, 2009 10:21 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Watch the video.

Not the best 55 secs you’ll ever spend but it’s better than workin lol.

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 10:32 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Watched it.

Random internet greatness at its best.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 14, 2009 12:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I also liked when he chased Fossett down from behind in the third

And kept him from making a first down. Didn’t register as much on the stat sheet, but how many 12 sack/year DEs can do that?

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 14, 2009 10:22 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That play got me fired up.

A second later, I got sad. Because I had Forsett on my FF team.

Damn you Jim Mora! What makes you think that Julius Jones is better than Forsett!

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 10:35 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

shoutouts to david anderson's mom....

who is the best damn PR person EVER.

Michael: It is going to up in Tahoe a couple more days. Maybe you could take a date?
Lucille: How am I supposed to find someone willing to go into that musty old claptrap?
Michael: The cabin... yes! That would be difficult, too.
http://www.twitter.com/doobieman21

by chrisd21 on Dec 14, 2009 10:22 AM CST reply actions   1 recs

Some announcers just coast by on natural talent.

Not John Lynch, you can tell he’s a gritty analyst who forces tired metaphors and cliches right at us. He really wants that falcon. Because this falcon is big-time falcon. And he needs to step up and show that he’s a big-time announcer.

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Dec 14, 2009 11:47 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Lynch.

Big-time falcon announcer.

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 11:51 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

They weren't the best.

But at least they weren’t getting the names wrong and slobbering on Dunta’s knob.

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 10:36 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Lynch called out Mario

Mario produces 2 sacks. I dug it.

Of course, an interview later indicates that Kubes and Mario had a long convo this week. Mario said he wanted to play well for his coach.

by TexansDC on Dec 14, 2009 10:56 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Cannot rec this one enough.

Good lord, it was night and day between those fox guys and almost ANY cbs crew we get. Hats off to both of them.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Dec 14, 2009 11:19 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Werd.

How the fuck is it, that the network which is typically assigned to cover the other half of the NFL, can do more homework and be so much more knowledgeable about the Texans than ANY fucking CBS crew ever assigned?

EEEESSS BOOOOLLLLSSSHHHEEEETTTT!

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by Shake on Dec 14, 2009 1:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

don't know if you guys caught it...

but did you see the piece they did on the AJ “slant”? just extra info. how is it that CBS also does pre game packages, but nothing in game, and NOTHING EVER about the texans?!?!?! CBS you SUCK ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michael: It is going to up in Tahoe a couple more days. Maybe you could take a date?
Lucille: How am I supposed to find someone willing to go into that musty old claptrap?
Michael: The cabin... yes! That would be difficult, too.
http://www.twitter.com/doobieman21

by chrisd21 on Dec 14, 2009 2:13 PM CST up reply actions   2 recs

Yep

Always bonus points to spend extra time with Andre.

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by Shake on Dec 14, 2009 2:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Because they didn't know a THING about our team?

Like, you know, calling Housh out for not going up and getting that wounded duck Hass threw him in the corner of the endzone…

Bird Law in this country isn't governed by reason.

by whiskey chainsaw on Dec 14, 2009 2:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

the real reason we won?

nat was in a conference all weekend, and she couldn’t watch any of the games. she’s the “unlucky” good luck charm. lmfao

Michael: It is going to up in Tahoe a couple more days. Maybe you could take a date?
Lucille: How am I supposed to find someone willing to go into that musty old claptrap?
Michael: The cabin... yes! That would be difficult, too.
http://www.twitter.com/doobieman21

by chrisd21 on Dec 14, 2009 10:34 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Webinars are soooo boring

Sitting through one now. At least I can post here while listening in.

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by TexansForever on Dec 14, 2009 1:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

no shit dude

I feel your pain.

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by bigfatdrunk on Dec 14, 2009 11:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

FOX

Fox is nice, CBS drags.. they needed Jim Brown to get my attention.

by aldemar on Dec 14, 2009 1:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Our offense only scored 3 Pts in the 2nd half!!! If we had killer instinct and played the 2nd half like the 1st half and played every game as if its a must win with “KILLER INSTINCT” then maybe we win half of those close games and are 9-4 and arent having to worry about sneakin into the playoffs. And maybe then we would get some national love. You guys are so happy to win you must be used to a mediocre team. This team is way better than 8-8 or 9-7. Now its too late to prove it.

by big daddy texan#1 on Dec 14, 2009 3:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I agree, "KILLER INSTINCT" would really help our team.


Sabrewulf would be a hell of a lot better running back than Chris Brown.

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by riversmccown on Dec 14, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

All caps

and an unironic use of quotation marks?

Also, why would we only be 9-4 right now if we had the “KILLER INSTINCT?” Shouldn’t we have played 13 games either way, regardless of the amount of “KILLER INSTINCT” we possess?

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Dec 14, 2009 4:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Rec'd

For having a wicked imagination and a working brain on a monday.

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 4:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I can't disagree with any of this...

but I still wonder why we’d be a game short. Do teams that play “KILLER INSTINCT” not have to play games on the same schedule as everyone else? I mean, that would make sense, as having that kind of “KILLER INSTINCT” should make you above the general rules of a pansy organization like the NFL, but I still need clarification.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Dec 15, 2009 8:23 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just gonna throw this out there...

What was different in yesterday’s playcalling than any other game this season?
The answer: Nothing. It just looked a shitload better because the players did what they were supposed to do.
Honestly, I didn’t even feel like Kubes “let off the gas” until the 4th, even when I hoped he wouldn’t, just so the sewing circle of commenters here wouldn’t whine and finger point about “KILLER INSTINCTS” and the like.
And yet… there’s still a couple of whiners.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Dec 14, 2009 4:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The only difference I really noticed...

Was the conscious effort at the beginning of the game to get the ball in Andre’s hands. Aside from that, it was pretty much the same.

by TexansDC on Dec 14, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And to add to that...

If you’ve seen the locker room post-game, Kubes did say that the 4th quarter was all about trying to get Andre the Texans team record for receptions and yards.

So “when let up” he was really trying to give his best player a spotlight.

by TexansDC on Dec 14, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This.

I mostly agree with ya, Beefy. But I saw some big differences in play calling on Sunday.

And this^ was the biggest. Name more than 4 games this year where AJ has been specifically targeted 15+ times. Hell, there were a few games that Baby Shan must have spilled coffee on his playbook, ruining only the pages with Andre as the #1 option.

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by Shake on Dec 15, 2009 8:50 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

you wanted him to keep his foot on the gas

unless I’m reading that wrong.

I agree, he didn’t let up. This has not been the norm this season, and was a welcome change.

But if I read what you wrote correctly, then the answer to your first question is very obvious. The difference in playcalling in the second half of this game and the Raiders game is obvious and dramatic.

We won the Raiders game, but I feel it set us up for games like the Indy 2.0 game.

So we learned a lesson, and fixed it yesterday. Kudos to Kubiak.

But the playcalling was superb yesterday, imo. The players did not make the playcalling look any better. The fact there were no momentum killing Kubiak-admitted playcalling gaffes that potentially cost us the game was the correct answer to your first question.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 14, 2009 5:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No, I wasn't alluding to that...

With the lead we had, I was completely fine with trying our best to run out the clock, but I did want him to keep gunning for more points because I knew people would be complaining about him going conservative to run clock, and I’m just sick of that. So, yes, you’re prolly reading THAT correctly… I just want the team to do shit that will shut up the people that annoy the piss out of me.

Also, your last paragraph sounds like you don’t agree with me at all. You’re saying that we won because Kubes didn’t fuck it up, and I’m saying he did nothing different than pretty much any game all year on offense. I agree with others comments about specifically targeting Andre3K, however. Good point.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Dec 15, 2009 9:34 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

we didn't run

a low percentage gimmick play in a crucial situation.

A specific example of the elephant in the room regarding playcalling for me.

I disagree with the playcalling in the second half of the Raiders game because I feel it cost us the game v. Indy. I disagree with the halfback pass last week.

Other than that, I don’t have a huge beef with Kubiak’s playcalling. Indy2 and Jax2 were two huge games, however.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 15, 2009 2:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget...

our players DIDN’T do what they were supposed to do.

Bad combo from the losing side…

Bird Law in this country isn't governed by reason.

by whiskey chainsaw on Dec 15, 2009 12:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's a pretty good way to lose...

or so we’ve discovered. Almost foolproof.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Dec 15, 2009 2:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm about to watch the game. Excited to hear the non-CBS announcers.

At the stadium I thought I saw Cush pull a “scoreboard” on a Seahawk he tackled in the 4th quarter that wanted to run his mouth. Really hoping they showed it on TV, nothing to complain about after the dominant win. Kris Brown is no Brad Lidge, don’t draft Suh, but always….Fuck Dunta.

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by CFHTim on Dec 14, 2009 5:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

he did...

and they actually mention it. again, GOOD JOB BY THE FOX ANNOUNCERS.

Michael: It is going to up in Tahoe a couple more days. Maybe you could take a date?
Lucille: How am I supposed to find someone willing to go into that musty old claptrap?
Michael: The cabin... yes! That would be difficult, too.
http://www.twitter.com/doobieman21

by chrisd21 on Dec 14, 2009 6:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So i guess your telling me that the seahawks defense was suddenly outstanding in the 2nd half? Allowing only 29 yds passing. We had 38 yards in the 3rd qtr on 3 possessions and 51 yards in the 4th qtr on 5 possessions. 3 POINTS! Thats it. And you say we didnt let up, bullshit. They let up. Shaub had 336 yards at the half. 29 in the 2nd half. They let up. Or you can blame the lack of production on the Seahawks powerhouse defense, and the impressive adjustments they made at halftime. Bullshit, just like I said.

by big daddy texan#1 on Dec 14, 2009 6:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We won 34-7...

and you’re calling bullshit?

Riiiiiiiiiight.

by TexansDC on Dec 14, 2009 6:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Is saberwolf a free agent this year? Id love to have him on the team.

by big daddy texan#1 on Dec 14, 2009 6:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Don't understand

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by bigfatdrunk on Dec 14, 2009 11:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Killer Instinct

by nolander on Dec 15, 2009 11:52 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I called bullshit on the guy that said we didnt let up, not the score. Texans let up. Plain and simple. Patriots would have scored 50pts. The difference between a good team and a great one.

by big daddy texan#1 on Dec 14, 2009 7:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

34-7, 50-7....

Who cares? The Texans got the lead and tried to run the clock out. That means runs and short passes. That’s what teams do when they are winning big because it would be stupid to continue to throw the football deep (holding onto the ball for 5, 6 seconds) when your quarterback had his shoulder dislocated a week ago.

 Let up? No. The defense didn’t use zone. They were aggressive and attacked all game.

Let up means series of 100% rushes and 100% zone.

What’s bullshit is that the entire fan base can’t seem to enjoy winning 34-7 and keeping playoff hopes alive. Instead, there are people who are pissing, whining, and moaning that we didn’t score 50 or throw for 600 yards.

by TexansDC on Dec 14, 2009 7:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

big daddy texan#1

starts bitching about the stupidity of having that player in the game when it was already 34-7, I rectum.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Dec 15, 2009 8:25 AM CST up reply actions   2 recs

This.

If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?

by Shake on Dec 15, 2009 8:52 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I Agree

They let up………………I was telling my EMT partner just that,as we watched the end of the first half. Sure enough the second half was that of the tried and not so true…Try not to lose zone play……I too, thought the play calls were too conservative….But a win is a win

by flitemedic on Dec 14, 2009 7:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

You'd be calling Kubiak a dumbass if he went 100% aggressive

and AJ’s hyperextension turned into a tear.

Stop complaining about a decisive win. I agree, it could have been better, but the fact that we could kind of just jack off for an entire half without anything horrible happening is a GOOD SIGN.

by Karsh on Dec 14, 2009 8:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Is there any evidence to support the idea that they used a lot of zone in the second half?

We crushed them on the defensive side of the ball in the second half. There was no let up.

Successful teams don’t establish the run, they use it to kill the clock. Calling running plays is smart – even when they don’t work. You take about three minutes off the clock for every set of downs you get if you run the ball. The clock is just as much your friend as the scoreboard. If you’re ahead by twenty seven points and you know you’re going to have two or three more possessions in the half at a minimum (and more likely five or six) you can figure that you’re pretty much going to run the clock out (unless you’re playing the Colts) even if you have a bunch of three and outs.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 15, 2009 2:46 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TGC, I agree with you and all, but....

I HAVE SCHAUB ON MY FANTASY TEAM!! Kubiak’s an IDIOT for not chucking it deep to Jacoby (also on my squad… yay!) EVERY. SINGLE. PLAY.

/making fun of medic and daddy

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Dec 15, 2009 9:40 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I was just kidding..

but, no.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Dec 15, 2009 11:04 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Same here.

I blame it all on Witten and Maclin.

by Jordann on Dec 15, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Watching us play you guys...

I was also watching my keeper league GEM Andre run wild… in a game that didn’t really matter to me being out of the running. But, I was fortunate enough to match up against him in a money work league.

I was down -2.58 to +48.95 at one point.

Somehow I came back to win. I’d like to thank Tennessee’s D for being on the waiver wire, along with Quinton Ganther, and I’d also like to thank Ray Rice and AP for coming up BIG when they were needed.

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by whiskey chainsaw on Dec 15, 2009 12:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

How big is your league? 4 teams?

AP, Andre, AND Rice? Yeesh. How did you not make the playoffs?

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by riversmccown on Dec 15, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hold up...

combo statement there. In my keeper league I have Andre but am stuck in 3rd place playing the 2nd place team 2x’s and the 1st place team in my final three games— and I’m 3 behind them both. And there are no playoffs there… I’m just hopeful I finish 3rd and get my money back (100 per year.)

In my year-to-year money league, I finished 6-7 but made the playoffs in the 6th spot. 10 team league, and I’m still shocked my team isn’t better record wise…. but I think it is built for the post season.

Carson
AP
Ray Rice
Boldin
Jennings
Finley/Fred Jackson at TE
Slaton, Kevin Smith, Percy Harvin, Nate Burleson for my flex.
Cincy for D
Gostkowski

Obviously I dumped Slaton (for Quiton Ganther) and now Kevin Smith (for your boy Arian Foster).

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by whiskey chainsaw on Dec 15, 2009 4:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe your right, I would feel pretty stupid if a key player got hurt going for 50. I just wish I could see our team play a full game at that level. Or full season would be even better. We see what they are capable of and it frustrates me to see them lose close games. I cant help but feel that if they were more aggressive on offense throughout the season, for full games, they would have won most of those close games. I was at the last colts game and they were very powerful in the first half then got conservative in the 2nd and lost the game. Also, crushing the life out of the seahawks would have eased some of the pain of a 4 game losing streak. And I am pleased with a 34-7 win, just wanted them to unleash the power. And I never said the defense let up, they were impressive for 4 qtrs.

by big daddy texan#1 on Dec 14, 2009 9:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That time will come man.

I know it’s hard to tell you to be patient after years of mediocrity but it’s worth the wait.

Our offense is capable of putting fifty. That’s if we’re involved in a shootout where the opposing team can keep up with us. We’ve been aggressive when we needed to be and that’s what matters the most. I hate seeing the prevent offense on the field but if we had the right personnel for it, it’s really not that bad. Losing the close games sucks but hey, that’s the NFL. You win any given sunday. Sadly, those sundays that we lost are not ours. Keep cheering on the team man, we’re heading the right direction. Our time will come.

by Jordann on Dec 14, 2009 9:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The prevent offense...

….just means a rushing game. We simply cannot run the ball. However, throwing the ball is risky when it could easily turn into a pick 6 or not run any time off with incompletions. It’s a mixed bag really…

The defense, on the other, hand….should never go into zone. They should always be aggressive. Aside from one stupid 2 minute drill, the defense was exactly what I wanna see. Sacks, turnovers, and getting off the field on 3rd down.

by TexansDC on Dec 14, 2009 9:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

PLUS

Whenever we can take time to work on the running game, we should.

I felt the 2nd half was very different from the Raiders’ game. I think we were still pushing the ball.

Hill was lost for the year with a torn ACL. What would you say if that was Casey? Or AJ?

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by bigfatdrunk on Dec 14, 2009 11:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Or Chris Brown?

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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 15, 2009 2:47 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Touche, bitches.

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 15, 2009 12:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

agree

the Raiders playcalling, this was not.

I saw the same offense until middle of the 4th, where its smart to shut it down.

On that note, Rex shoulda been in there for the 4th. He needs it, and Schaub doesn’t need the exposure.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 15, 2009 2:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Please BDT#1

I’m begging. Click the word “Reply” if you have the urge to, well, reply to a comment. Seriously, it will blow your fucking mind.

If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?

by Shake on Dec 15, 2009 8:54 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

I love these, btw.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Dec 15, 2009 9:46 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Have you ever watched one of those 50 pt blowouts?

Do you realize how it gets to 50 pts?
It’s not because a coach is running hail mary’s every play, trying to set records (apologies to all douche tech fans). It happens when one team is up by 28-30 in the second half, and the subs start getting their big chances. Well, the other team has to become one dimensional, so you’ll see alot of pick 6’s, sack/fumbles, and short fields for the offense. At that point, ANY offensive play that’s not a kneel down is going to score at least 3 points, for the most part.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Dec 15, 2009 9:44 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Unless you're the Pats

and Belichick chucks it deep to Moss and Welker all game…to soothe his soul.

Most fans won’t care though. It was 59-0 against the Tits. That soothes this fanbase’s soul.

by TexansDC on Dec 15, 2009 10:00 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well

But I think we can all agree that was a good thing.

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 15, 2009 12:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I was actually pissed...

that they didn’t hang 64 on the Tits, just so I could make the obvious “more points than VY’s IQ test” joke. 59 seems unlikely as a punchline there.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Dec 15, 2009 3:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

fanboy.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Dec 15, 2009 3:23 PM CST up reply actions   2 recs

Rec'd

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Dec 15, 2009 3:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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