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Texans Defensive MVP: A Quick Question With A Not-So-Quick Answer

Mario is probably the easy answer, but the truth is that he has pulled his biggest disappearing act this year since his rookie season.

With all the happiness and rainbows and sunshine floating around the site this week about the Texans defense, I figured we would put up a quick poll about who the Texans defensive MVP of the season thus far has been. Like the title suggests, I just wanted to ask this quick question, but I doubt anyone will have a quick answer.

Since it is a topic sure to be full of puppies and kisses and all that feel-good stuff, make sure to give your reasons why in the comments below.

Poll
Texans MVP on Defense through 9 games?
Mario Williams - He gets held and double teamed on every play.
81 votes
DeMeco Ryans - Even on the sidelines, he could play better than the rest.
40 votes
Brian Cushing - His "overtraining" is a reflection of his slow start.
4 votes
Glover Quin - Because he just doesn't give up touchdowns...shit.
7 votes
Antonio Smith - Because he's always good for an offsides call in crunch time.
30 votes
Amobi Okoye - Because Tim will demand that he be up for consideration.
7 votes
Bernard Pollard - Because he has "Swagger."
19 votes
Arian Foster - Because running the ball keeps the clock moving and therefore keeps opposing offenses off the field.
309 votes
Vince Young - Because he is apparently the greatest at everything.
43 votes
Other/Write-In - List in the comments below.
14 votes

554 votes | Poll has closed

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I can’t honor any player on the D as being the best. I doubt the winner of this poll would accept the honor of being the MVP of this D.

I dub the Jets..... over-exposed

by Rip Jersey on Nov 18, 2010 9:47 AM CST reply actions  

Same here

It’s not like we were playing well pre Meco catastrophic injury, and I have no numbers to back it up, but I think when the Cap’n went down the ship started taking on water faster than Pollard et al could bail it our. BP says the right things, but apparently he can’t get his mates to dial it up a notch.

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 Nov 18, 2010 11:38 AM CST up reply actions  

I voted Arian Foster...

The less we see of the D the better!

I heard Brian Cushing like to do it with girls in a really uncomfortable place and i am not talking about the back seat of a Volkswagen
Go Texans!

by Taco Joe on Nov 18, 2010 9:50 AM CST reply actions  

I think it's amobi

But it could be a plastic cup though
Or dingleberries

by AllenOU on Nov 18, 2010 9:57 AM CST via mobile reply actions  

You had to know

Arian would run away with this.

Frank Bush delenda est

by JimboTexan on Nov 18, 2010 10:09 AM CST reply actions  

Kareem Jackson will win the Offensive ROTY

No one rookie has contributed more to offensive production than him

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by The Night Owl on Nov 18, 2010 11:45 AM CST up reply actions  

Gotta appreciate the visor

Though I’m beginning to wonder whether he deserves to shoulder the great legacy that comes with it.

"I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston" - Tracy McGrady

Still waiting...

by DreKeem on Nov 18, 2010 2:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Who?

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

What happens when an unstoppable force meets three defensive players? THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpWqMqrZwTU

by TexansForever on Nov 18, 2010 2:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Arian Foster

and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."

by Joe25 on Nov 18, 2010 12:09 PM CST reply actions  

Sadly, I was one of those 14.

You must know whenever VY is on a poll, we have to pick him! He JUST WINS GAMES. (I fucking hate that guy, oh well)

"Do you ever feel more like you do now then when you got there?"
"Its always good to have the same number of takeoffs as you do landings."
-Wise words from a dude named Tim

by BabyBeezy03 on Nov 18, 2010 5:49 PM CST up reply actions  

Thinking about who would be the MVP of this defense really gives some perspective

No one is playing like even a “valuable” player, let alone a “most” valuable player. I had to vote for Arian Foster. Everyone else is just dismal this year.

by WhiskeyR on Nov 18, 2010 4:06 PM CST reply actions  

DeMeco

Hopefully he comes back healthy

If you're a fan of basketball, watch a movie called Sonicsgate. It's free, just google it.

by .Bonzo on Nov 18, 2010 4:52 PM CST reply actions  

I had to vote other

I would of voted for A. Foster, but as previously mentioned, Boobiak can’t seem to figure that out.

by Battle Dread on Nov 18, 2010 5:49 PM CST reply actions  

Eugene Wilson. I’ve seen him flying around this year. yes hes fucked up but on this defense thats mandatory. the dudes layed some wood a few times. and he doesnt fall down.

My body has built a tolerance to bleach. My favorite flavor is Lemon.

by BattleRedHusker on Nov 18, 2010 6:26 PM CST reply actions  

I'm Guessing

That’s the grain alcohol talking.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Nov 18, 2010 7:29 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Grain Alcohol? Fuck that

That sounds like he downed a bottle of Soju preserved with double the normal amount of Formaldehyde

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by The Night Owl on Nov 18, 2010 9:02 PM CST up reply actions  

Wait, I...

Are you—-Is it—-Can you really be…

Seriously?

My sarcasm detector isn’t working at the moment. Eugene Wilson very well might be in the running for worst single-season Texans’ performance in history. Which is saying something, considering that he shared a defensive back-end with Kareem Jackson.

by Nashmeister on Nov 18, 2010 8:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Eugene Wilson....flying around?

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Sincerely,
Your friendly neighborhood Battle Red Blog

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on Nov 18, 2010 10:24 PM CST up reply actions   2 recs

Awesome

I would also add the fact that parroting any phrase uttered by Jon Gruden during the MNF game is a sign that an AA meeting is needed.

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

by Shake on Nov 19, 2010 8:47 AM CST up reply actions  

The entire coaching staff

They have clearly been the most valuable to the opponnents thus far.

Houston Texans - Once again proving it's possible to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

by DTango on Nov 18, 2010 8:21 PM CST reply actions  

Mario Williams.

Rivers’ ran the numbers earlier in the week. While Antonio’s comparable…Mario doesn’t get the boneheaded penalties.

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on Nov 18, 2010 10:20 PM CST reply actions  

I really want to love Antonio

but those penalties just slay me. I hates them.

LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!

by nolander on Nov 19, 2010 3:09 AM CST up reply actions  

This is HIGHlarious

this is what i have been saying ….freaking T.O.P….the D is a horriliability…so win with your best players, #23, #80, #8….yeah i said it..#8

Listen up kubs, because i know you read this blog…RUN THE FREAKING BALL until #23 ASKS for a breather…

by TexanSam on Nov 19, 2010 11:33 AM CST reply actions  

Finally,

a post talking about something else and not about us sucking.

Oh. Sarcasm. Right.

"Eff you mothereffer!"

-Bernard Pollard-

by Jordann on Nov 19, 2010 2:05 PM CST reply actions  

other

no, other…no, other….the other one dammit…i had a brain fart or Frank Bush shat on the entire defense.

Don't ask me! Ask Google, you dumb Yahoo!

by Andre4000 on Nov 19, 2010 3:17 PM CST reply actions  

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