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Texans Down 'N Dirty: Dre Edition

Andre Johnson is undoubtedly one of the best wide receivers in the game; the best in the opinions of many including, but not exclusively, Texans fans.  Until last year he received very little national attention because of the struggles of the team and because of his low-key demeanor.  Johnson will never be the outlandish diva WR you see on other teams, but he is beginning to step up and embrace his role as a leader for the offense as evidenced by his recent interview for the official site.  Dre's talent combined with determination to win is a scary proposition for opposing corners.

One corner that Johnson hasn't necessarily enjoyed facing is the Raiders' Nnamdi Asomugha.  Andre told Paul Kuharsky that the shutdown corner from Oakland has given him more trouble than any other defensive back in the NFL.  Asomugha has gotten the better of Johnson in the last two meetings (2 receptions for 19 yards in 2008 and 1 reception for 9 yards in 2006) although Johnson had a great day against Nnamdi in their first encounter (6 receptions for 115 yards and a TD in 2004).  Johnson will have a chance to even the score on October 4th when Zombie Al and the Raiders come to Houston.

Jeremy Rice wrote a phenomenal breakdown of the supposed new Texans defensive scheme, the under 4-3 front.  Rice does a great job in just a few paragraphs describing why he believes that the current personnel are much better for this scheme than the read and react scheme of former defensive coordinator Richard Smith.  While it is hard to argue with Rice's rationale, it seems that Rice is very optimistic in his views, especially concerning the secondary. 

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Its Nnamdi, not Nnambi

But thats not the point – an attacking 4-3 under is a fantastic fit for the Texans, and even better, clarifies the Cushing pick. Post coming on the awesomeness of the 4-3 Under.

by Riott on Jul 21, 2009 8:56 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ya, I'm dyslexic

Oops.

You know... for kids.

by Jake on Jul 21, 2009 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No worries

It seems that Rice can’t spell Okam.

So you're saying that now I have to think of some witty Sig that will be applicable across all the SBN sites? Go TexanHornStroKets!

by Shake on Jul 21, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rice can't spell more than just Okam

but, that’s okay…as he travels with a fine crowd in Cowboy, plus he has a leaky waterline on his mind and I know what that is like… I wouldn’t call wanting the secondary to improve on last year as being overly optimistic… I would say, they BETTER improve on last year! They will, they will…the entire defense will improve. We are going to have an immensely good time rooting for the Texans this year! Dang! Can’t wait for the preseason to get started so Cushing can start hitting someone with an opposing jersey on!!! He’s gonna be a monster out there! Okay, now where’s spellcheck?

It will happen

by Rip Jersey on Jul 21, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Srsly

I didn’t think that Rice’s post was worth a shit. He didn’t really go into enough detail to explain how an under 4-3 works and, dear god, he needs to spell/grammar check. I don’t mind posters using bad grammar/spelling, but if you’re a blogger, least of all one with the Chron, you have a responsibility to make your writing look at least halfway professional.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Jul 22, 2009 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe to you

You’re on this and other football sites all the time tGC, so you know your stuff. I think he was aiming that breakdown at people that didn’t have that kind of knowledge base.

As for the grammar and the spelling, I’ve got nothing there.

You know... for kids.

by Jake on Jul 22, 2009 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you want a serious breakdown of a defense

get MDC to take a break from blogging about that time he shat himself, and get him to break it down.

*Not a dig at MDC, I just don’t get to use the word “shat” anywhere near often enough. Also, he has the best ability to break down what a defense should be doing, and explain it that I’ve seen. If anyone else feels like they can break it down, they should do a fan post on it.

by Tailgate Andy on Jul 22, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, yes

MDC does it really well (both shitting himself and breaking down defenses). Thing is, I don’t know too much about how a 4-3 under is different from other styles of 4-3. I was hoping Rice could go into a little more detail.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Jul 23, 2009 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His pipe was busted

He rush out so fast he forgot to spellcheck, let alone taking time to breakdown a defense…

It will happen

by Rip Jersey on Jul 23, 2009 7:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The D....

I think will be much better.
As far as any CB “holding” Dre to just a few catches, I would really like to see those boys, challenged by Schaub. I bet Dre would win that battle more than not.

Mobile commenting is AWESOME!

GO TEXANS!!!!

This is the year.......

by Texanmaniac on Jul 21, 2009 2:46 PM CDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

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