Texans' Training Camp Open Thread - Day 2
by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2010 9:49 AM CDT
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Sorry for the delay in getting a post up this morning as, unlike others who went on a romantic date together, I worked late last night. Drop your Day 2 thoughts here. But not before I leave you with some wisdom spewed last night:
I THINK A LOT OF INTERESTING THINGS HAPPEN ON THE INTERNET! AND I THINK SOME OF THOSE THINGS INVOLVE ME!
Think about that.
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And for those who want a live set of eyes....
Big Ron’s Tweetin’ away on things….
"Lord, beer me strength."
by TexansDC on Jul 31, 2010 9:53 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Chris Mortensen of ESPN fame is also on the scene today....
He’ll have 3 different reports on SportsCenters plus a written report.
http://twitter.com/jharrisfootball
John Harris also there on site today……saying things like JJ looks more consistent.
"Lord, beer me strength."
SAY NO MORE BIG RON!
BigRon281
Quick interior OL take from 1st 2 AM sessions: 63 & 65 both better than 64 at LG. Studdard should be a backup, IMHO. #earlyshotcalled
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And K-Jax
BigRon281
Man, Andre Davis beat Kareem Jackson for 6 on about a 50 yd. corner-post. Had him done by 4-5 steps. K-Jax has been just ok so far.
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Not really a surprise
Jackson in his 2nd NFL practice….Davis fighting for a roster spot
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
Yes, I expect AD not to give up without a fight. He is no slouch and if he still has it, he will show it
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Not clear on NFL trade rules..could someone please help me out
AD could be the odd man out, but he certainly will find a spot somewhere if not in Houston. Any chance we can snag a low rounder for him?
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 Jul 31, 2010 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
He looked really good today
Caught a lot of balls in addition to the TD. Didn’t look so hot on the one return he had on special teams practice, though. Speaking of special teams, man, I hope Trindon Holliday at least gets to play in the first pre-season game. He took two returns today to the house, one to the left side, the other to the right. All the defenders could do was grasp at air.
What's that?
Oh my. I believe I’m sexually aroused after reading about Holliday.
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If anyone finds video of these returns...
Please post
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
Unfortunately fans aren't allowed to bring video cameras
Though maybe some cell phone vids will show up.
Holliday has world class speed
even if he looks like a nonfactor at WR, he should make this team on his return potential alone…Billy White Shoes reincarnate.
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 Jul 31, 2010 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Still better than his predecessor
Who would’ve either flopped on the ground in a pile of dreads or had some Pass interference BS
"Lord, beer me strength."
John Harris with some comments on Molden
very stiff, good long speed which is why he can cover deep but change of direction has been weak.
scouts/other coaches I know say much the same…fast,injuries haven’t allowed real development of CB skills.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Burge and Big Ron disagree, both like what they've seen.....say he's got starter potential.
Either way, Molden makes this team. Either as a 3/4 CB or possibly a move to FS (remember the C2Z FS has deep responsibility…..so, that should be something in the back of the mind).
"Lord, beer me strength."
Lots of happy sounding tweets about Brisiel
Which makes me happy.
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Yep
Still not fully healed yet, but no one is down on him at all…..not a single person.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Studdard is one of the worst starting linemen in the NFL
Ragdoll’s nowhere near as bad.
"Lord, beer me strength."
im not knocking it you might be right but at the same time
what makes him so bad? We did not have a running game last year maybe he is a hellva a run blocker, just maybe.
Studdard
gave up the 5th most sacks, 7th most pressures of any guard.
Run blocking is harder to grade without watching every snap, but PFF rates running behind the LG the worst of any hole for the Texans. FO has running to the left side as the weakest part of the run game….and just watching Studdard, he’s just too slow, stands up a lot, and doesn’t really do much of anything out there.
"Lord, beer me strength."
If you could find someone that has marginal skills and is young enough to take a chance on
…then cut Studdard and give the other guy a chance to grow into the system. The Texans have Brisiel coming back and Wade Smith bolstering the depth chart. That makes Studdard expendable and makes room for a young guy with a future. Who would that be? Shelley Smith? He can take Studdard’s spot on the roster and the O-Line wouldn’t skip a beat.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
From Nick Scurfield's blog re: Brisiel's health
Coming off of a season-ending Lisfranc injury to his left foot, Mike Brisiel is looking to reclaim a starting spot on the interior offensive line. But he’s also still feeling the effects of his injury, which he suffered at Arizona last season on Oct. 11. "It’s just one of those things, the doctor said it’s going to be pretty painful for about 15 months, but it’s just dealing with the pain," Brisiel said. "I don’t think I can hurt it anymore than it already is… You’ve just kind of got to grit and bear through the pain."
"Lord, beer me strength."
dam, beast mode
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
My guess
I think they only positions set in stone are Myers, Brown, and Winston. Smith, Brisiel, Studdard, Caldwell (who is also getting twitter love), and White are competing for the G spots.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2010 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah....
on screens or zone blocking, he’s fine. Does the job. When it comes to pass blocking, bull rushing NTs is where he struggles. Aside from Nick Mangold, most centers struggle with that kind of thing….just a matter of him getting off quicker.
Not great, but he’s an All-Pro compared to 64.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Can't remember where I saw it, but Caldwell was mentioned as having a slot held down.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
But, I see Caldwell is the one they are tweeting down...
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
My bad, Studdard, not Caldwell
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Agree with what TDC said
There really aren’t many Cs who can handle Jenkins and Ngata 1-on-1.
With Myers, and I know Rivers disagrees, he’s very quick, and I don’t think there’s a C better at blocking at the second level. He does a fantastic job on screens. PFF grades him out very highly (8th overall at C), but he does give up a lot of pressures (13, 5th worst).
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2010 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Everyone had a bad game against the Jets last year, first game of the season
Maybe we’ll give him a chance to learn from that experience…..
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 Jul 31, 2010 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It is going to be fun i hope this year.
i bet if we put okoye over a center he can just abuse him too.
He's great at getting to the second level
But to compensate, he misses or leaves blocks hanging on the first level.
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by riversmccown on Jul 31, 2010 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
As a center...
you see the 4-3 most often. You’re more used to seeing the second level. It’s not an excuse cause he’s a pro and should be better especially if it’s someone right in front of you, but that’s what a center more traditionally sees….the MLB/2nd level.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Well, the absolute worst thing we could be hearing right now is coming true.
Our corners suck. Dammit.
Yeh, they're looking terrible against this juggernaut offense
But, give the offense some credit, afterall, the last game that Schaub was in, I think he was named the PRO BOWL MVP! Let’s let the preseason play out before we bury GQ and KJ. And, it’s preseason practice. No hitting on Schaub. We know what he can do when they are on top of him. Give him all the time in the world and he will pick anyone apart.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Yeah, but I had a lot of hope for Antwaun Molden
… I think the defensive backs corps was going to need a player with his ability… but he sounds like another Fred Bennett.
twitter from Alan Burge this morning
“I’m liking what I’m seeing from 28 (Antwuan Molden) fellas”
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Hm, Big Ron said the opposite, which was disconcerting
What’s Alan Burge’s username on twitter? Gotta follow him, too.
It's up near the top
@ajtexans
Ron and Burge like Molden more than John Harris (who BR retweeted).
"Lord, beer me strength."
Can't be another Fred Bennett
He hasn’t given us the 1 full good year yet…
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
Yeah
Best WR in the league and last year’s passing yardage leader. Though I guess Jackson was getting burned by Davis. But, still a long way to go.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2010 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
No idea
Not there, unfortunately. It was a corner route, so not sure if he had safety help on his TD catch.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2010 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Probably on the trainer's table.....
/zing
"Lord, beer me strength."
by TexansDC on Jul 31, 2010 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Sorry I'm late
I forgot I was on the roster along with the big under nose under tackle that we need.
Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Jul 31, 2010 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
You expect inexperienced rookies to cover one of the best Receiving cores in the NFL on their second day of practice?
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by bone31crusher on Jul 31, 2010 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it lunchtime? What's cookin'?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Reactions?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Looks like the tweeters have stopped. Must be writing stories.... Talking to each other in person, maybe, instead of through their Blackberries...
I think tweeting is here for awhile. Maybe not a passing fad.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Talking to yourself on a blog....now that's not staying with us..........
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Morning practice ended
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2010 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Clark and Meco are probably in the locker room.....asleep.....
Mort’s probably getting some interviews done for the noon SC.
If you have Sirius, I know some of the NFL Network guys are in Houston and doing a live show now.
"Lord, beer me strength."
The Sirius thing
Gil Brandt of SIRIUS NFL Radio was a spectator at practice. He and Vic Carucci of NFL.com will broadcast live from Reliant Stadium from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. CT tomorrow (Saturday) on SIRIUS. Last year on his visit to Texans training camp, Brandt predicted that the Texans would win the AFC South. As he pointed out to me this afternoon, the Texans were a couple of missed field goals and chances from the one-yard line away from that prediction coming true.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Nick Scurfield with some Day 2, AM Practice observations
“If Trindon Holliday gets to the edge then it’s over.”
"Lord, beer me strength."
from Wade Harrison...don't know who he is but he is followed by all the local media and national guys as well.
RT @NickScurfield: After Holliday’s last return, a fan standing in front of me just commented: “If he gets to the edge, it’s over.”
and from three days ago:
@SI_PeterKing – What about Schaub? He is better than Ben, Rivers and Romo……
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
How do you read a tweet? I thought that was Wade Harrison tweeting to PK. No?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Better than Ben and Rivers? I don't know about that.
Ben has him on championships and clutch ability; Rivers has him on being a douchebag consistency and numbers.
Ben has titles....
but if you’re talking about pure QB skills? Ben’s not as accurate and he holds onto the ball entirely too long.
Rivers has the consistency, but I’d rate him and Schaub as equals really….
Romo? Nuff said.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Wonder of he makes the roster
I think he has got a better then 50-50 shot at a spot. He’s got to hope Davis doesn’t have a spectacular preseason
by AllenOU on Jul 31, 2010 11:47 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
AD can run routes and track down balls...Holliday can't. At least he hasn't shown that he can
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
I don't think he's got a real shot right now.
He can’t do anything except returns. If we can stash him on the PS and give him time to develop into a Leon Washington type, then I think he can stick around.
Maybe there's a reason that he was listed as a RB at LSU
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
He actually played the RB position with the Tigers
115 rushes for 776 yds and 4 TD’s in his career, with only 7 receptions
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by oiler-texan diehard on Jul 31, 2010 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Lucky guess....
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Yeah
but so far his returns have been beyond impressive it seems.
I know Kubiak doesn’t like specialists, but if this kid is that kind of a gamechanger, who cares what else he can do.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Okay, how about lining him up in the backfield with a Foster, Tate or Slaton?
That would keep the defense honest with that outside threat back there. They wouldn’t be able to clog up the middle.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
The fifth WR
Won’t play anyway, so it comes down to special teams and the fact that speed kills.
Roll the dice on the kid, cause AD on kick returns is awful. His time is up
by AllenOU on Jul 31, 2010 11:55 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
The thing is, if Holliday makes the team, he wouldn't be the 5th WR.
Dorin Dickerson would.
And I think Kubiak rightly has qualms with replacing one player on a 53 man roster with two.
lol, I was already counting on that.
My partial roster predictions are:
Andre Johnson, Kevin Walter, Jacoby Jones, David Anderson, Andre’ Davis, and Dorin Dickerson all being kept on as our WRs.
Davis and Jones will reprise their roles as returners.
Glenn Martinez, wasn't he on the PS last season?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
No
He played in a couple, but he was normally on the inactive list. He can no longer be PSed.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2010 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Glenn Martinez - Trindon Holliday
Thank you, Glenn
I also don’t think WR is Holliday’s position. I think he is a RB.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
I think that's a little beside the point.
We have a logjam on guard, defensive line, corner, and tight end. We already have 6 WRs. We can’t really afford to carry a superfluous 4th runningback for returns right now.
I think we can go with five WR, have Holliday be a hybrid KR-WR-RB
(5) WR – Andre Johnson, Kevin Walter, Jacoby Jones, David Anderson, and Dorin Dickerson
(3) RB – Steve Slaton, Arian Foster, Ben Tate
KR/RB/WR Hybrid – Trindon Holliday
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Would be exciting. I like the tweets above
If he gets to the edge, it’s all over…….
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
more from Nick Scurfield this morning
Rookie KR Trindon Holliday turning some heads in punt return drills w/ his speed. Simply outrunning the coverage to the sidelines
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
About him and AD
Even if this kid is just a specialist, by replacing AD with him you improve your chances of scoring and get rid of AD’s big contract. I mean, I really don’t think Ad is in any real position to help the team.
It's hard bein whimpy
by WhimpyJimmy on Jul 31, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Being able to get good field position
after kickoffs and punts would help the team immensely.
by typhoon.infamous on Jul 31, 2010 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
This makes a lot of sense to me
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Jul 31, 2010 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I magine the play-option pass Schaub can play off of Holliday?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Correct
his LSU stats, lotta rushes, very few receptions. Impressive 6.7 ypc.
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 Jul 31, 2010 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Holliday makes the roster for SURE
who wants to bet? and can we still trade A.Davis and get anything back, as in a draft pick? Holliday is going to be a gamechanger and who doesn’t love that…
Don't ask me! Ask Google, you dumb Yahoo!
I bet he doesn't make the active roster.
Andre’ Davis is still the better player, and no one’s going to trade for him with his ridiculous contract.
If holliday is as good of a returner as they say he is, then I think he is a better player in terms of helping the team. Granted he is small and probably prone to injury, but so was Dante hall and he was really exciting. Remember the 2-14 season when Mathis returning kicks seemed to be the highlight of any of the games
It's hard bein whimpy
by WhimpyJimmy on Jul 31, 2010 2:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah
Nobody will take Davis. The contract we signed him to was crazy, though I think the guaranteed point has already been met.
I’d say 50/50 for them right now. Holliday has the upside and Davis is the crafty veteran.
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And of course....
Holliday’s more cost-efficient than Davis. And cost-efficiency has played a role before…
"Lord, beer me strength."
Poor phrasing?
Andre’ Davis is still the better player
AD is most certainly the better WR, but that doesn’t mean he is the best total player.
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
If we are foolish enough to try to stasy Mighty Mite on the PS
he will be returning kicks for TD’s somewhere else. Speed like that, coupled with running ability rarely comes along. He makes the roster.
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 Jul 31, 2010 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
oiler-texan exactly
what i was thinking…he is on our roster…jj will return if mighty mite ever gets injured…no need for the overpaid AD. hopefully will see him muffing punts somewhere else.
Don't ask me! Ask Google, you dumb Yahoo!
You know...
Kubes is a fan of the screen, I can definitely see Holliday playing one of those roles. And KR/PR? Field position is something Kubes is a huge believer in and because of it, expect to see Holliday on the active roster come regular season.
ESPN is saying Rosenfels is back on the block.
Considering Orlovsky looks awful, maybe we should trade for him back. I think we could ship them a 7th.
Blasphemy, never again should we be subjected to the Rosencopter
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Jul 31, 2010 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
someone just woke up from a nap....
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Worse, I'm stuck at work
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Jul 31, 2010 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Possible...
certainly possible. I suspect they’d let Dan O get a chance to prove himself during preseason games before they make a move.
I wish they had picked up Marc Bulger when they had the chance though.
"Lord, beer me strength."
I'd do that
As long as every person here signs a pledge that they’ll never scream for Rosencopter to start again.
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I'd like to see him back on deck.
He may not have starting qualities that everyone wants, but he is a damn solid back up.
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by distant_texans_fan on Jul 31, 2010 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
With the contract they gave Orlovsky
would they even consider Sage coming back. I don’t think I can handle another Rosencoptor in my life….
Jacoby is my ghostwriter.
I could, as long as it's Mario, Cushing, & Pollard laying the hit into him
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Jul 31, 2010 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
VIDEO from Nick Scurfield
VIDEO: Schaub to Jacoby Jones with Bernard Pollard coming in hot at the end
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Tweet PICTURES from Nick Scurfield
Arian Foster, Andre Johnson signing autographs
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Afternoon Mort Segment Recap (Morning is in the day 1 thread)
Kubiak says that you have to learn how to play close games. Thinks last season was a big learning experience. Team needs experience.
What needs to improve? Schaub: Red zone offense, running the ball….gotta score TDs. Gotta be consistent.
Kubiak: We have to get to the playoffs first.
Schaub wants to get his INTs down, possibly to single digits. Knows a good running game will bring his numbers down, but he welcomes it.
OD’s status: Had a minor setback a few weeks ago. More focused on getting him ready for Indy. He’s expected back for that game.
Cushing: Working with the 1st team still. Will be there through camp.
"Lord, beer me strength."
I would like to see the other LB's get some reps with the first unit to get a little more chemistry as training camp progresses
since one of em will be playing that spot the first 4 games (Im guessing the front runner is Diles)— at this point
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
Diles will be weak-side linebacker
Kubiak has already said he wants to leave Diles there to build on what he did last year. Cushing’s spot will probably go to Adibi, with Clark and Sharpton competing behind him.
hey guys whats this i hear about AJ getting a new contract?
there’s a link on ESPN afc south blog saying he could get a new contract in two weeks?
living the Texas dream
Yep, McNair opened negotiations...
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
First positive I've heard about Ben Tate
From Mort’s twitter:
mortreport
RT @weavech: @mortreport How does ben Tate look & howr they using him? War eagle! > Competing w/ Foster & Slaton; flashed big on Friday
Lance Z gives you the Saturday AM report
Lots of focus on the lines. Some scrimmage notes. Here’s a teasing tidbit: Eric Winston > Mario Williams > Duane Brown
"Lord, beer me strength."
Wow
I have to say that Schaub, Dan Orlovsky and even John David Booty are throwing with very good accuracy this morning.
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Waitaminute
Is it football time already? The offseason is way too short, imo.*
*not
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
by tehGrindCrusher on Jul 31, 2010 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
random comments about training camp
“a cb jammed holliday in 1on1s and pancaked him lol” – via dustin
“Will say Amobi making it tough on OL during team period especially against the run. Using big time quickness to get loose” – via @jharrisfootball
“pollard was great. looked like the leader back there.” – via dustin
“The sun is beatin dowwwn on my Tex-ans haaatt!..’” – via @BigRon281
"don't taze me bro!!!!!!!!!!"
http://www.twitter.com/doobieman21
If Amobi has discovered big time quickness, then he truly is a big time player
Alert John Lynch.
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by riversmccown on Jul 31, 2010 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Amobi picking up what McNair is putting down?
From @jharrisfootball
No real change on Amobi…Jacked up pipes, though. Worked out hard this summer.
From Lance Zierlein’s Blog
By the way, there isn’t anyone out at camp in the media or with the fans who hasn’t noticed how much more defined Okoye looks at 283 pounds. Did you guys see the guns on Okoye? Pretty impressive.
Various thoughts.
Here’s my thoughts after reading the thread:
1. To me, camp looked cleaner today. Not as many dropped balls on 1 on 1s. On field 2, AD had a tremendous shoetop catch. He usually shows well in camp. I know a lot of people are writing AD off, but he does have speed to burn. Last year, Shan the younger called him the fastest guy on the offense..faster than AJ and Jacoby. He’s had limited opportunities since his finger injury, but lots of options around him.
2. Schaub likes his group of receivers….very much emphasized in his interviews (don’t think all quotes showed up at the mothership—interns running from interview to interview to get quotes).
3. Foster on Sirius said that the thing he thinks he does the best is being an overall back—big, hits the hole, speed, protection, pass catching. If he stays healthy through camp, he is going to be hard to keep off of the field. (He is also an interesting dude. Philosophy major. Quick! Name all the philosophy majors on NFL teams).
4. Overheard with Amobi, “We want to get him back to where he is not thinking, and just playing.:” referring back to the beginning of his rookie season.
5. Holliday looked good on two runbacks. Coach Joe likely got on him about one of the non-great ones for dancing around too much before running. Joe wants the returner to catch the ball and go. Don’t have time to waste before you get north south.
I have to go live life now, but if I think of more stuff, I’ll say. Working on something for FanHouse I think will go up tomorrow.
by StephS on Jul 31, 2010 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
Interesting about Arian Foster
I’m a Philosophy minor and I love it. It’s always fascinating to me to find players who are in extremely intellectual studies in college and not just the Sports Management, Business Management, or Psychology majors.
Better question
Name philosophy majors that have jobs.
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by riversmccown on Jul 31, 2010 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
As always...
Steph, keep it coming. Having you around keeping us fed with reliable info and tidbits is great. Thanks :) (Rec’d cuz it’s Steph. I need not say more)
Thank you for your philosophical perspective Steph
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 Jul 31, 2010 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait....living life? I was sitting here waiting for reports from the field while you were THERE....living life...sheesh!
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
nice
“He is also an interesting dude. Philosophy major. Quick! Name all the philosophy majors on NFL teams”
I’m now officially in the “Arian Foster for starting RB” club :).
Jacoby HAD to have majored in philosophy
just based on his tweets alone.
Jacoby is my ghostwriter.
by Salad on Jul 31, 2010 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
No, he had to have been a Modern Literature Major with a Philosophy Minor
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Jul 31, 2010 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Question
Does anybody else get a little nauseous seeing a #38 out on the field again? I know it’s not he-who-must-never-be-named-dare-I-throw-something-out-the-window, but still.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
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Because Parson is a long shot it's doubtful that visions of Petey will sicken you 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 Jul 31, 2010 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Tomorrow's practice with pads...
Anybody else a slight bit worried Pollard might go overboard? Talk about a motor…phew…
He is going to go overboard.
Every interview he had with 1560 or 610 he said, “I can’t wait to hit somebody.” That’s just his nature I guess.
"You got to believe in yourself. Hell, I believe I'm the best-looking guy in the world and I might be right."- Charles Barkley
by bone31crusher on Jul 31, 2010 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I have a serious man-crush on Pollard...
Since joining the Texans in time for Week 4 last season, safety Bernard Pollard has become one of the most vocal leaders on the team. Besides encouraging and coaching young players in the secondary like cornerback Brice McCain, strong safety Troy Nolan and cornerback Kareem Jackson, Pollard is speaking up for the offense, too.
From the sideline, Pollard shouted to quarterback Dan Orlovsky, “Don’t be afraid to throw it down the field.”
Orlovsky then completed a 10-yard pass to one of his receivers near the sideline opposite Pollard. Orlovsky must not have heard him.
— Anna-Megan Raley
drool
And...I don't care...
If Orlovsky heard him or not, but that Pollard is willing to do that for his teammates it’s really unheard of in this era of the NFL. I am SO glad they got Pollard signed to a good deal, we need him.
It's still amazes me that KC was stupid enough to just release him
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Jul 31, 2010 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
If you haven't seen this video,
you need to. Biggest hit I have ever seen from bonecrusher.
"You got to believe in yourself. Hell, I believe I'm the best-looking guy in the world and I might be right."- Charles Barkley
by bone31crusher on Aug 1, 2010 12:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJKdpsZi_10
"You got to believe in yourself. Hell, I believe I'm the best-looking guy in the world and I might be right."- Charles Barkley
by bone31crusher on Aug 1, 2010 12:57 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That is impressive....
when I watched that before I always thought Pollard just lowered his shoulder and blasted the running back, but Pollard actually wrapped the guy up and laid an impressive tackle body slam on that him.
And that hit always give me a woody.
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
What makes it even more impressive is that the RB was Marion Barber who currently plays for the cowgirls.
"You got to believe in yourself. Hell, I believe I'm the best-looking guy in the world and I might be right."- Charles Barkley
by bone31crusher on Aug 2, 2010 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions
For those who missed it
Here’s the Mort Report from training camp today.
There’s the video and an article which covers Rivers’s favorite topic….heh heh.
"Lord, beer me strength."
So What's The End Of Day Results?
1. Other than AD burning Jackson for a TD how did he fair?
2. How does the overall secondary look?
2. Was there any activity from the Brown vs Rackers competition?
3. What’s the word on the running backs?
4. Is OD training at full speed?
5. How is the slimmed down Okoye looking?
by TexanSchmackDown on Aug 1, 2010 12:55 AM CDT reply actions
Let's see what I can answer....
1. Jackson looks good at times, looks like a rookie at others. He’s just got to see, experience, and learn.
2. Secondary looks the same. That’s the problem with youth.
3. From an AP Article: “Kubiak said kickers Kris Brown and Neil Rackers will join full team practices on Tuesday. The two have been working on separate fields away from the team since training camp began.” I would bet no one has seen them aside from the coaches.
4. The running backs…..Foster looks the best……Jeremiah Johnson looks like good…..Tate looks a bit timid……haven’t heard much on Slaton.
5. OD is not participating in practice. All I’ve heard is that he rides a bike or interacts with fans.
6. Okoye…..some think he looks better, some think he looks the same…..probably won’t know until the games.
"Lord, beer me strength."
My thoughts...
1) The Texans are a 1st class organization in my book because they treated the Chinese Exchange Students I brought with me Saturday like VIPs. We got to hang out near the media area during the entire practice & they introduced them to several of the players to get their autographs.
2) Holliday is going to make the roster because he frees up Jacoby Jones to become a serious threat at receiver. No way they keep AD with his contract when they have Anderson and Martinez at #4 & #5 slots. Frank, one of the Chinese students, got a real good picture of Holliday coming down the right sideline with Slaton trailing behind. I hope to have that pic later today to post on Twitter.
3) Okoye looked like he was ready for some MMA with the guns he was carrying on him. If he doesn’t cut the mustard this year, it won’t be because he is out of shape that’s for sure.
4) Foster stood out the most during running plays, however, with four RBs trying to get snaps, it’s hard to get a good feel.
I’m am definitely excited about the upcoming season!
"I just want Texas to be number one in something other than executions, toll roads and property taxes." ~ Kinky Friedman
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