Post-Game Open Thread: Texans 20, Saints 38
by riversmccown on Aug 21, 2010 10:02 PM CDT
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PrintThere's no reason to become alarmed, and we hope you enjoy the rest of the season. By the way, is there anyone on the board that knows how to tackle a football player?
[EDIT: 5:46 A.M.: Added some post-game Kubiak quotes, including one that might explain Holliday.]
Stolen from The Mothership:
(on rookie returner Trindon Holliday) "We are trying to find out if he can play with his thumb. We put him back there, and he practiced all week, but obviously it is a problem. If he can't hang on to the ball, we need to find somebody else to do it. He is obviously struggling with the thumb, in fairness to him."
(on the Texans' defensive performance) "Well, it kind of looked like the first three games last year. They ran for 198 yards on us. They controlled the football game by running the ball. They were excellent on third downs. Until the end of the game, they were eight for 13 or 14. They were controlling the game. They had the ball 40 minutes, and we had the ball 20 minutes. In this league, that is called getting after somebody. They got after us. Give them credit; they did a hell of a job."
(on injuries to the Texans) "Danny Clark looks like the biggest one. He has some type of knee strain."
(on the severity of Danny Clark's injury) "No, I don't. I know he is the most significant of anybody that came out of the game. How bad? I don't know."
(on the performance of quarterback Dan Orlovsky) "I think he continues to do some good things. I am hard on quarterbacks. I think you need to do good things all the time, not some of the time. He has got good numbers coming out of the game and everything, but I know there are two or three plays that he has got to make for this team to win. I will get on him to make those plays. I want him to be great. He continues to progress."
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screw that!!
i’m gonna chug battery acid!!
"No matter where you go....There you are" - Buckaroo Banzai
by buckaroo_banzai on Aug 21, 2010 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
chased with bowling lane oil...ahhhhhh, that's smooth!
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
I'd get some Drank & Vodka, but the liquor store is closed
I think Texas needs to pass a law where liquor stores are open on Sundays during football season
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Aug 22, 2010 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
the one good thing
about livin in az… Liquour sold anywhere beer is and available 7 days a wwek mind you they still have sell times.
"Your mother is a hamster and your father smells of elderberries! Now Go away or I shall taunt you a second time!"
Go Texans!
We can get beer on Sundays, that's not the issue
I don’t drink beer, I prefer liquor, & the liquor stores are closed Sunday. That needs to be changed
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Aug 22, 2010 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
oh I know the liquor laws.
I am just stating in az you can buy liquor every day. And it is sold in convinience stores, grocery stores even walgreens
"Your mother is a hamster and your father smells of elderberries! Now Go away or I shall taunt you a second time!"
Go Texans!
So we're gloating then eh?
In Ontario we can get liquor or beer anyday too, but we gotta go to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario or LCBO (pronounced LiK-BO) or the Beer Store and get taxed to hell for it. Name the price for any liquor or beer and its at least double here.
In La we can buy liquor in the drive through....go figure
"Why do you even ponder passing? I mean, you can take a knee and try a 56 yard field goal! This is not Detroit man, this is the Superbowl!" -- Paul Allen's call after Tracy Porter intercepted Brett Favre in NFCCG
Yeah we learned in Pop Warner...
Doin stuff so nasty that you have to do it twice to confirm the level of nasty!!
GOD bless you rivers.
i don’t look forward to watching that crapfest again.
"And Richie... you're still blocked on twitter." - David Anderson
http://www.twitter.com/doobieman21
Schaub looked good. No injured Texans. Good debut for the Kareemsicle. Anderson, Dreessen looked good. Rackers nailed a 52 yarder to edge ahead of Brown, IMO. Nolan continues to impress. Slaton looked better. We have returners if Holliday fails next week. We all laughed at ABC’s craptacular performance.
Some positives. Not all negative. It’s just preseason. It’s just preseason. Don’t overreact.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Negatives?
Holliday.
No one tackling.
Stoopid penalties. Stoopid turnovers. Stoopid Dan-O.
All those problems are correctable in some way, shape, or form.
One more positive? Red zone rushing TD.
"Lord, beer me strength."
One of them was rooting for Kris Brown,
yet again.
"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 21, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
The hyperbole that spewed out from both of them only added to the unbearableness of the overall event
Seems like each tried to outdo the other creating nonsensical hyperbole. I can’t bear to try to even repeat any of it. It was awful to have to listen to it heaped on top of the terrible Texans’ performance. If they had stepped onto the field, and the Texans had to listen to that, the tackling problems would have been instantly cured.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Here's a major positive
The Cowturds offense looked just as shitty, if not even more craptastic, than our defense
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Aug 22, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't think of any positives
except for Kareem Jackson. Played solid throughout the game. The only time they threw at Jackson is when Brees threw a deep ball at Jackson, it was a bit overthrown, but Jackson stayed with his man. The receiver did a double move on Kareem and he stayed with him throughout, so that’s very encouraging because he was getting burned by double moves in camp. We must have had 20 missed tackles tonight.
"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
I agree with TDC
It wasn’t all bad. Foster looked good with the exception of the freak fumble. I doubt he’ll have that problem again
Jacoby is my ghostwriter.
Yea that's true.
He made a rookie mistake by putting the ball in such a vulnerable spot though, which he can’t do again.
"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 22, 2010 1:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Garett Graham!
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
Graham
He had a penalty that took away a Casey touch down!
by Tenthehardway on Aug 22, 2010 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Tackle:
To stop (an opponent carrying the ball), especially by forcing the opponent to the ground.
Apparently the Texans can’t read. That has to be it.
The Super Bowl is in Dallas, and an AFC team HAS to go. Why not the Texans?
by Christopher Allen on Aug 21, 2010 10:08 PM CDT reply actions
uh...cointoss?
I'll fly off the handle if I damn well please, I'm a Texans Fan!
by carsonwayne on Aug 21, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Question for discussion
DO YOU GUYS THINK THE TEXANS COULD RUN A 3-4 DEFENSE?!?!?! TWEET YOUR ANSWER @ ME AND I WILL USE THE BEST ONE ON AIR!!!
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter | SB Nation Houston | Battle Red Blog
by riversmccown on Aug 21, 2010 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Questions for discussion.
Who are the five best rappers of all time? Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, and Dylan.
Jacoby is my ghostwriter.
by Salad on Aug 21, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
i vote dylan
"No matter where you go....There you are" - Buckaroo Banzai
by buckaroo_banzai on Aug 21, 2010 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
The man spits hot fire!
"Lord, beer me strength."
by TexansDC on Aug 21, 2010 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ex:
Johnny’s in the basement
Mixing up the medicine
I’m on the pavement
Thinking about the government
The man in the trench coat
Badge off, laid off
Says he’s got a bad cough
Wants to get paid off
Look out kid
It’s somethin’ you did
God knows when
But you’re doin’ it again
You better duck down the alley way
Lookin’ for a new friend
The man in the coon-skin cap
In the big pen
Wants eleven dollar bills
You only got ten
Maggie comes fleet foot
Face full of black soot
Talkin’ that the heat put
Plants in the bed but
The phone’s tapped anyway
Maggie says that many say
They must bust in early May
Orders from the D.A.
Look out kid
Don’t matter what you did
Walk on your tip toes
Don’t try “No Doz”
Better stay away from those
That carry around a fire hose
Keep a clean nose
Watch the plain clothes
You don’t need a weather man
To know which way the wind blows
Get sick, get well
Hang around a ink well
Ring bell, hard to tell
If anything is goin’ to sell
Try hard, get barred
Get back, write braille
Get jailed, jump bail
Join the army, if you fail
But users, cheaters
Six-time losers
Hang around the theaters
Girl by the whirlpool
Lookin’ for a new fool
Don’t follow leaders
Watch the parking meters
Get born, keep warm
Short pants, romance, learn to dance
Get dressed, get blessed
Try to be a success
Please her, please him, buy gifts
Don’t steal, don’t lift
Twenty years of schoolin’
And they put you on the day shift
Look out kid
They keep it all hid
Better jump down the manhole
Light yourself a candle
Don’t wear sandals
Try to avoid the scandals
Don’t wanna be a bum
You better chew gum
The pump don’t work
’Cause the vandals took the handles
- Bob Dylan-
1965
by Drew-Dat on Aug 21, 2010 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Who's Dylan?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Not as of now they couldn't
At least not very well. Barwin could play SLB, and Cushing could move to the weakside, Diles could kick inside with Ryans… the starting LBs would be ok I think if Barwin could work out as a LB, but there’d be 0 depth on the outside except for possibly Clark. On the line, we’d have more DEs than you could shake a stick at, but only 1 true NT and he’s currently playing like a waste of space. Our corners are built for zone coverage, and while you can still employ the zone, the 3-4 defenses that are so much trouble for everyone here lately usually use alot of exotic blitzes which require at least a fair ammount of man coverage, and our corners would be torched if forced to play that way. I think our safeties would do just about as well in a 3-4 as they do 4-3, Pollard would probably excell even more in a 3-4.
I doubt it ever happens
But if they do ever decide to switch to 3-4, they should consider asking Mario WIlliams to shed 15-20 lbs and try a move to SOLB, he has the athletic ability to do it and 3-4 SOLBs are really just glorified pass rushing ends. He’d be wasting his talent as a pashrusher playing DE in a 3-4 defense.
Yea he would be wasting his talent.
But you have to have 3 things in order to be a successful unit in a 3-4.
1. Good nose tackle. He doesn’t have to be 350 pounds, but he has to be good. Jay Ratliff is a good example.
2. Good pass rushing LBs. Barwin would excel in this. He and Cushing could go on either side.
3. DEs that are good against the run. We have two of the best against the run in Mario and Antonio.
But, we have no good DTs so it’s not going to happen.
"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 22, 2010 1:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Lol I actually responded to that.
They showed my answer on TV, so I feel special.
"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 22, 2010 1:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Now if you wanna go Chicken Little on something....
Southern Oklahoma continues to look bad in the pre-season. That line looks OLD.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Damn you beat me to it.
At least we can take solace in the fact that Dallas’ offense looks like shit.
Jacoby is my ghostwriter.
Ohh
sick burn; kind of like what the Saints did with most of our defenders.
And Keith-- darn it, change your name! It's not scary, and I'm embarassed to say it. Boris, Try that. Keith, you know, OH, watch out for KEITH!
by Chris Rosenberger on Aug 21, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay... First it is a reason they were the Superbowl Champs
Not to make excuses but NO is a good team. However I did figure out the secret is the NO offensive line… once they lock you up.. they hold you ( legally). We did not show the aggresion needed to change that. The proof is that it didn’t matter who the QB or RB they could effectively work in the system because of the effectiveness of the O-line. Defensively we just looked lost… not making tackles.. allowing receivers deep behind our safeties,,, No continuity. I said the other night that if the defensive intensity stayed up then we would WIN… Little or no intensity = Loss. The bright spots defensively tonight belong to Nolan and Bentley… The rest sucked… Did Okoye play or just take up space.. I would trade his ass with Okam and whoever to get 1 D lineman who really wants to and can play….
Doin stuff so nasty that you have to do it twice to confirm the level of nasty!!
I thought Okoye played alright.
I’ll have to watch for him more when I re-watch the game (why am I doing that?)
"Lord, beer me strength."
if he played alright thats great
they have some great guards, so that’s a plus
living the Texas dream
If you say so . . .
but he was part of that D-Line group that got absolutely driven back through the goal posts.
I'll fly off the handle if I damn well please, I'm a Texans Fan!
You should probably tape an episode of Crocodile Hunter over that real quick...
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
I do not want to see Okam anywhere near the field in Texans uniform
That more or less sum up my thoughts on him.
Assmass alone does not a NT make.
Kubiak needs to have them doing tackling drills on Dan-O!
The Super Bowl is in Dallas, and an AFC team HAS to go. Why not the Texans?
by Christopher Allen on Aug 21, 2010 10:15 PM CDT reply actions
Great idea!
Ya take Studdard, then you put in a defender….say, for example, somebody who missed a couple tackles tonight like Bernard Pollard. Then, behind Pollard, you place a bottle of Patron and a shirtless VY. If you stop Studdard, you pass.
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http://www.battleredblog.com
by bigfatdrunk on Aug 21, 2010 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Richard Justice stopped reading this after "shirtless VY"
He had to go take a cold shower.
Jacoby is my ghostwriter.
by Salad on Aug 21, 2010 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
Takes 3, right? You got it....
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
We got thoroughly pushed around
and I’m not talking Wilson or Diles, I’m talking the “physical” guys like Pollard, Cushing, Mario. Our middle front of Okoye and Shaun Cody is borderline hilarious. I saw Cushing get uprooted by their backup fullback. Pollard was bouncing off their RBs every other play. Very concerning..
by leacheatsbabies on Aug 21, 2010 10:18 PM CDT reply actions
that turf was CRAPtacular.
can someone explain how in the hell you kick up dust on turf? anyone?
anyone?
"And Richie... you're still blocked on twitter." - David Anderson
http://www.twitter.com/doobieman21
I think it is rubber particles to cushion impact
"Why do you even ponder passing? I mean, you can take a knee and try a 56 yard field goal! This is not Detroit man, this is the Superbowl!" -- Paul Allen's call after Tracy Porter intercepted Brett Favre in NFCCG
Yea
That’s exactly what it is. They just put in a new turf in da dome. I imagine it would be pretty good stuff since it is new. And that’s the way a lot of those turf fields r designed now. Little black pellets. I played on one in high school a while back.
by ReggieVilma on Aug 21, 2010 11:17 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Thx to the announcers, there is ground up tires spread over the turf
That can’t be healthy to breath that dust, can it?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
all the new turf in the last five or so years is like that
"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair
by papabear on Aug 22, 2010 8:26 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'd much rather play on that
than the concrete I grew up playing on. One field didn’t even have a pad, I swear.
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http://www.battleredblog.com
Kubiak Press Conference Coming Up
Doin stuff so nasty that you have to do it twice to confirm the level of nasty!!
First game I can remember with Cushing not having a visible impact.
The Saints took complete advantage of the Texans aggression. Worst part, Frank Bush ineptly continued with the all-out pursuit. Dude, draw plays will exploit your lack of discipline. Wake the fuck up!
I'll fly off the handle if I damn well please, I'm a Texans Fan!
by carsonwayne on Aug 21, 2010 10:22 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd.
I was thinking the exact same thing on the draw plays, they burned us all night.
"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 22, 2010 1:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Old news
The Texans were among the worst teams in football at defending draws last year.
(It’s okay though, Bush can turn this around. We can build on this!!!)
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter | SB Nation Houston | Battle Red Blog
by riversmccown on Aug 22, 2010 2:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Cushing looked winded all night long....get him some female hormones!
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Out of Position and Chasing From Behind All Night
by Barryfromtexas on Aug 22, 2010 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Sounds like sex at the bfd house
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
by bigfatdrunk on Aug 22, 2010 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
you like it from behind, huh?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Keep Repeating to Yourself... It is just the Pre-season
Doin stuff so nasty that you have to do it twice to confirm the level of nasty!!
meh
Its just the preseason.
Arian Foster continues to make it appear that Slaton’s problem is not the O-Line..
Stoopid fumble aside
Arian Foster looks great. Just makes his mind up, hits the hole, and runs til the whistle.
"Lord, beer me strength."
I thiught
The praying McManus looked good as well
by AllenOU on Aug 21, 2010 10:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Was Durga in the stands?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Stat that's gone unnoticed
2-3 in the red zone. 2 TDs. That last drive was the only missed red zone chance.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Lets not pretend this was a big deal though
We never had to dominate New Orleans in a true goal-line situation to do it. Both TD’s were from well before the goal line.
I applaud you for trying.
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter | SB Nation Houston | Battle Red Blog
by riversmccown on Aug 22, 2010 2:30 AM CDT up reply actions
When it comes to the red zone
I’ll take what I can get. Foster’s run was at least encouraging considering how that would have never happened in 2009.
"Lord, beer me strength."
at least the cowgirls look shitty
"No matter where you go....There you are" - Buckaroo Banzai
by buckaroo_banzai on Aug 21, 2010 10:44 PM CDT reply actions
The Panthers D looks solid.
DBs and LBs are great, and they somehow have 11 sacks through 2 games without Peppers. Interesting.
"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 22, 2010 1:39 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah
Nobody believes me when I say they are going to be a hard opponent for the Saints….except Panthers fans that is.
"Why do you even ponder passing? I mean, you can take a knee and try a 56 yard field goal! This is not Detroit man, this is the Superbowl!" -- Paul Allen's call after Tracy Porter intercepted Brett Favre in NFCCG
Blame It On Revis....
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
You do know
They eat through their asses and shit through their mouths
by AllenOU on Aug 21, 2010 10:47 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Both the cowgirls and propeller planes
by AllenOU on Aug 21, 2010 10:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Favorite Part Of The Game
Was when it ended.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
by Tim on Aug 21, 2010 10:55 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
My thoughts exactly. Was watching game in the New Orleans area with wife's family
only + was they didn’t give me too much crap to deal with. The Texans players took care of that. Towards the end of the game I graciously commented that the Saints looked excellent, and my smartass stepson replied that “he couldn’t be sure of that because the Texans aren’t a good team”. If he wasn’t about 2.5X my size I would have been tempted to slap the shit out of 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 Aug 22, 2010 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I don’t wanna sound like a queer or nothing, but I would love if the Jags game was over by now
Big Cat Country, The #1 Jaguars blog on the net
by Jonathan Loesche on Aug 21, 2010 10:57 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Sorry for the late reply
Pretty nice usually. Probably mid 70’s or low 80’s for kickoff
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by Jonathan Loesche on Aug 23, 2010 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
It's the preseason
No one blames ya.
Heard Alualu got a sack on his first play….must make you guys feel better, eh?
"Lord, beer me strength."
gotta rec an orgazmo reference
I am Sancho
by HoustonTransplant on Aug 22, 2010 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I just ordered NFL Game Rewind
which, unfortunately, doesn’t include pre-season games. But, to check it out, I watched the 2009-1 version of Texans-tits this afternoon.
And let me say there is one huge positive to come out of tonights game. Chris Brown, #22, is not wearing a Texans uniform.
The ABC dudes were saying the kicking job is Brown’s (#3) to lose….? Did you watch any games last season? All things equal, I’m giving the shot to the new guy. If we give the ball to KB, he may make all his kicks, then with the game on the line, I wouldn’t trust him. Sorry. I watched the games last season.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
But Kris Brown has made a lot of big kicks for the franchise!!!
Like when he made that one against the Colts in 2007! And uh…
When he sent that one against Tennessee wide wide left in 2005 so we could keep chasing the first pick?
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter | SB Nation Houston | Battle Red Blog
by riversmccown on Aug 22, 2010 2:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Simpsons, Major League, Futurama, Airplane
Awesome quotes, Rivers. What do I win?
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ABC13's Twitter account
Use it wisely.
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by riversmccown on Aug 22, 2010 2:15 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Easy enough
I’ll just hand it over to my 7yo son. Poop and fart jokes for everybody would be a vast, tremendous improvement.
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by bigfatdrunk on Aug 22, 2010 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
overpursuit and overaggression. and turnovers.
i think this game will be a good teaching tool. we want to fly to the ball and all that, but too many times LAST week and THIS week cushing took HIMSELF out of the play, along with meco. a lot of times cushing would commit and then meco would have to double back to cover that side of the field. seems like he’s trying to make too many solo plays instead of trusting the system, and playing his assignment.
"And Richie... you're still blocked on twitter." - David Anderson
http://www.twitter.com/doobieman21
i blame jacoby's mom!
she gave em all “itis” with that gumbo.
"And Richie... you're still blocked on twitter." - David Anderson
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by chrisd21 on Aug 22, 2010 12:03 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
No wonder it took Jacoby 3 years to figure out how to play wide receiver
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter | SB Nation Houston | Battle Red Blog
by riversmccown on Aug 22, 2010 2:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Cajun gives me super-human powers
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I would not be surprised
if Sharpton was our rookie of the year…If Sharpton turns out to be something good then I will salivate over the idea of having Cushing/Ryans/Sharpton as our Linebackers for the next 5 years…
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Aug 22, 2010 12:48 AM CDT reply actions
Hold your horses dude.
Diles looked real good tonight. He’s playing really well in coverage, which has always been his weakness.
"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 22, 2010 1:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Sharpton didn't really do much
although, in the 2nd half I wasn’t paying too much attention.
"Lord, beer me strength."
That's right
Sharpton only had 1 tackle.
Leading tacklers: Eugene Wilson – 7 tackles, 4 assists; Bernard Pollard – 6 tackles, 3 assists; Glover Quin – 7 tackles
DBs shouldn’t be the top 3 leading tacklers.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Pollard isnt surprising
surprising is Wilson. the fact that our Free safety lead in tackles is a slap in the face of the front seven.
living the Texas dream
The Red Carpet Zone didn't help
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
horrid performance by the 1's on both sides
i was at the bar and couldnt say nothin to the obnoxious ass saints fans, it was demorilizing seeing the saints carve us up like a JV team
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
like they say
its only preseason but still if it were a real game we would have lost. now we have film of an embarrassing loss to motivate our players, they should be motivated to begin with but what can you do.
living the Texas dream
Next week is a big test
Starters going for 3 quarters against a “playoff” caliber team on national TV at home. Gonna be rockin’ at Reliant.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Next week is different
the Cowboys haven’t look impressive at all and their best asset is running the ball. their O-line is nowhere near the Saints so we should see a big difference there and we are playing at home so we should win the first three quarters.
living the Texas dream
but this week was a big test too and they failed miserably
I dont know what would be so diff in as equally an important game.. I understand the national tv game and it being the cowgirls but man we just seem to lay eggs when theres expectations
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
It's nationally televised?
On what network?
"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 22, 2010 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice.
"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 22, 2010 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I hear you
but man they should already be motivated ya know? looked like that vomit inducing Jets game last year.. I dont understand why we look so bad and outplayed at times
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
two words
Playoff experience. how many players on this team actually have any experience on a constant winning, Superbowl caliber team and was a contributor.
living the Texas dream
true but theyre pros cant make excuses for letting reggie freakin bush run up the middle at will
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
my point is this team didnt look like a playoff ready team
they didn’t look like winners they look like a team that just doesn’t want to be losers
living the Texas dream
You may need to explain yourself a little more clearer, Joe
Are you saying they can’t be expected to play like a playoff team because they don’t have many players that have done it before?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
They dont have players with playoff experience
and didn’t look like a playoff team. the lack of experience showed, they looked great in one game and came up flat in the next.
living the Texas dream
But if you're questioning how they can get to the playoffs without players with playoff experience...
Well, you just can’t go out and sign winning team’s FAs willy-nilly. There is no economic sense to that. So, the alternative is to get there and create your own playoff experienced players. If the FO can just get their collective heads out of the sand regarding O-linemen and D-lineman, there would be more hope, in my mind. I will point to those two areas as lacking in quality players that could stop this team from achieving the playoffs.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
well they just need one or two guys
this team builds through the draft which is great but a vet that has some playoff experience could really help this team.(he doesnt need to be a HOF)
living the Texas dream
Like Antonio Smith?
Or Jacques Reeves?
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 23, 2010 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
How about Sexy Rexy?
Plucking Playoff-ready players for your lineip isn’t an exact science, is it?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
On a positive note,
the 1st team offense played well after a shaky start,
and the defense primarily needs to address two major issues:
1. Tackling, and
2. Finding a way of being aggresive but not to the point where you can be burned for it
sadly, these are the same issues we had at the begining of last season, and even then I can not remember a single case of as many missed tackles as today. Only reason we didn’t see big TD runs was probably because our secondary is better at tackling than the year before. May Durga have mercy on us.
I was wondering how the hell do we end up with everyone who can not tackle, till I realized that there must be a reason they were TEs in college.
Assmass alone does not a NT make.
by kaizer on Aug 22, 2010 2:16 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
The thing I hate most about the NFL season?
I have to live with a smoldering burn for an entire week after we lose. Even though I tell myself that it’s only the preseason, I still hate it when we lose.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 22, 2010 3:04 AM CDT reply actions
Gut Check Drills are in order...
and Holliday will not make this team.
The Saints may go 14-2.
Tacklin’ was non existent.
GO TEXANS!!!!
Our time will come...
Well, on the bright side (if you consider this bright) NOONE in the AFC South has won pre-season game yet.
Everyone is 0-2 except for the Titans who are 0-1 and play Monday.
"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
Another "positive"
Tindon Holliday has answered the question, is he up to the challenge to be our return specialist for the year? He could be practice squad material…but we know he cannot be counted on, and that is a Truth that we are all better off knowing Early when we can give everyone else reps.
by Smittybaby on Aug 22, 2010 8:18 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
See: Kubiak's thumb injury quote
Not sure this is the last we’ve seen of him yet.
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by riversmccown on Aug 22, 2010 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Antonio Smith would like to know
What this “contain” is you speak of.
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holly shit
that is pathetic technique, and great blocking by the saints line…. can we please draft a first round lineman next year?
by b4theproffit on Aug 22, 2010 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions
we better, for some reason the coaching staff and FO failed to realize games are won in the trenches
by drafting high round lineman and not by late round selections or signing cheap scrubs.. baffling, smh
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
Does this mean your jumping with me after the draft next year when they fail to get at least two high round O-Linemen?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
I was absolutely convinced that we were going to take in interior O Lineman no later than the 3rd
maybe next 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 Aug 22, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel like I'm already campaigning
What else can go wrong with this team that would override the need to draft a stud O-lineman?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
I think Smith scored a TD on the play, right?
My fave part? Look at Okam and Mitchell, completely destroyed on the play one-on-one. Such a wall is created that Ryans and Diles are taken out of the play. In fact, it’s the blocker (looks like 59 to me, but that would be a LB), gets the tackle. That’s pathetic.
LanceZ was tweeting all night about how much Okoye sucked. Not a single DT out there was anybody better.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
If you like seeing Okam and Mitchell get destroyed
Trust me, there is more where that came from.
And I’ve only done the first quarter.
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter | SB Nation Houston | Battle Red Blog
by riversmccown on Aug 22, 2010 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Why the hell were Okam and Mitchell out there so much?
And yes, I re-watched the game a second time and they got a crapload of snaps with the 1s. More than they deserve.
"Lord, beer me strength."
My guesses
a) Shaun Cody has always been babied about his knees on turf in practice this summer, I’m sure the turf had something to do with that.
b) The staff sees Mitchell and Okoye as interchangeable already. (Which I don’t agree with, but since when have I and them ever been on the same page?)
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by riversmccown on Aug 22, 2010 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Your A guess makes a lot of sense
That won’t happen in the regular season…at least I can only hope…
"Lord, beer me strength."
50-59 are used for Linebackers
But 50-79 are used for Linemen. So there is some overlap. plus 90-99 is used as an overflow for LBers and D-linemen.
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by distant_texans_fan on Aug 22, 2010 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Almost positive that is
88, i.e. Shockey.
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by riversmccown on Aug 22, 2010 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
overpursuit
good thing is , the saint just exploited a weakness our young defense had. with it being pre-season it will hopefully be adressed. Kinda weird, because guys were out of position due to overpursuit, but they looked almost lethargic. Cushing and Pollard looked like two guys going through the motions on more than a handfull of plays, which is the first time i have ever seen that from them. I think thew opening drive totaly screwed with their heads.“BUSH up the middle for 6 yards a pop .WTF?” I STILL HAVE FAITH IN THESE GUYS. WE KNOW THE CHARACTER OF OUR TEAM. This was probably a blessing in disguise. luckily i missed the opening drive. I think i might have done something irresponsible and irrational if i had to witness bush dominating us between the tackles…GOOD GAME SAINTS. Whipped our ass and showed why you are world champs
Fumbling, missed tackles, and awful degrnse
Even foster fumbled
by AllenOU on Aug 22, 2010 10:24 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
the bright spot in fosters fumble
was that it wasnt a hard impact that caused the ball to come out, he just acted totally careless and flashy with the ball, which i can almost guarantee will be the last time he makes that mistake. A undrafted free agent doesnt work his ass off to EARN the starting job , then get sloppy/flashy with the ball and become a liability to the team. He will make a point to keep it tucked in all week.
by b4theproffit on Aug 22, 2010 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
It wasn't ALL bad...
watching Vonta juke the Saints’ DB was priceless!
by Scruffy The Janitor on Aug 22, 2010 10:25 AM CDT reply actions
1 for 13 on third down by my count
1 for fucking 13!!!!!!!!!!! That is Texas longhorn football, not Houston Texan football
Practice this week is gonna be a bitch
by AllenOU on Aug 22, 2010 10:28 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
One good thing
There is lots of good stuff for the coaches to talk about in meetings this week….
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Maybe it's time we got a stud guard or two...
right rip?
I am Sancho
by HoustonTransplant on Aug 22, 2010 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like we all need something to keep us busy during the fall
Seeing how the Texans were being manhandled, I switched over to the Astros game during Q2. Like the rest of the season, they were busy getting clobbered, so that didn’t work. Looking ahead, the Rockets appear destined for mediocrity. I’m of the opinion that I’ll need to develop a new hobby to occupy my time until the sports scene here improves.
by kozanack on Aug 22, 2010 11:51 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Solution?!!?!
Tune into the game expecting the worst. For example, when the Texans get burned on a 3rd and long don’t get upset, take a shot. At least that’s my plan for the season after the clusterfuck that i saw last night. expect the worst and when it doesn’t happen you’ll feel good. when it does you were right.
Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Aug 22, 2010 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
In other words
do the same thing we’ve been doing for the whole of the Texans’ existence.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 22, 2010 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes .....
except now we know for sure that come week one an ass whuppin is expected and it won’t even be close where as before we thought we would surprise the colts.
Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Aug 22, 2010 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know who you mean by "we"
Because I never expect us to beat the Colts.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 23, 2010 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions
during the first game
i just kept wondering if it was actually the cardinals suckin it up on the field that made us look good, and now after this game I think we showed the difference between a good team and an elite team.
It's hard bein whimpy
by WhimpyJimmy on Aug 22, 2010 1:07 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Yes, the Cards sucked it up.
"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 Aug 22, 2010 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Well for the record, I actually enjoyed listening to Spencer Tillman
He’s one of my favorite commentators on channel 13. To me, he has alot of good insight. I watch ABC’s Inside the game on Sunday nights just to hear what insights Spencer might be able to give us. (haha! and some of y’all know how woefully my football knowledge lacks). For me, the Texans: Inside the game show never lasts long enough. I’d much rather watch an hour of recap about my favorite team of all time.
I certainly don’t begrudge y’all speaking your minds and saying what you really think.
BUT to me, there is great value in how how the ABC 13 commentators stayed positive about the players and the game. I liked that the commentators didn’t rip into players for being dorks or making mistakes. I don’t feel that would be kind, polite, or professional. I even liked how Spencer Tillman rooted for Kris Brown. I thought it was totally sweet of him to do that. =) that’s ONE way fans express enthusiasm for a team — we cheer our players on.
Another way fans express enthusiasm is to carefully analyze the play and hold the players accountable.
IT IS THE PRESEASON and this is where you want them to have their “learning moments”. Do we need to start double checking our offerings to Durga? Of course ;-). Do we hope to God that the Texans learned where they can improve and learned it so well that they won’t stuff up in those ways again? Hell yeah!
=) I’m sure the players would be glad to know that we fans are holding them accountable. I know Pollard will be out there on Monday holding himself and all the defense accountable. But I’d much rather that these guys make these mistakes NOW instead of when the games really matter.
I’m hoping that the things that will fix our game are just little tweaks that will make dramatic improvements and thus I’m also hoping that the players who stuffed up don’t have to go back to the drawing board and start from scratch.
I love reading y’all’s insights here too. Just remember . . the official football season is just around the corner so we’ll be back in full swing getting to see real football (and hopefully when the real season starts we’ll see 4 full quarters of real football from our beloved Texans).
by BattleRedFan on Aug 22, 2010 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
I'm also thankful that we got to play and practice against the Super Bowl Champs from last year
I’m hoping that we learned ALOT — as in REALLY learned it (not just conceptually learned it)
by BattleRedFan on Aug 22, 2010 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
+1 for this statement
But I’d much rather that these guys make these mistakes NOW instead of when the games really matter.
That’s what I’m trying to keep in mind. I liked that this young hungry team got a humbling experience…..because it shows them how far they have to go to be that Super Bowl/playoff contender. They can’t get comfortable (Especially coming out of Arizona) and have to continue to work hard in practice. It’s a good wake up call…..now will the team wake up is another question.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Spencer Tillman....ughhhhhhh!!!!
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
he works too hard trying to impress with his superior intelligence and command of the language
but it comes off as the opposite, and he is way too much of a cheerleader.
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 Aug 22, 2010 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I just said that....
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Hmmm, I didn't get all that from ughhhhhhh
Actually he is not all bad IMO, he just tries too hard. He does display knowledge of the game, although frequently he throws around esoteric terms which I can only assume he thinks will impress, when he would be better served using simple words to draw a clear picture of what he’s trying to explain. He does understand and explain many fundamental concepts, but he needs to just keep it simple. Serious fans already understand what he is saying before he finishes, and beginners may get lost in his lecxicon.
Joel S on the other hand is a total moron. He has the classical announcer’s baritone, but that’s his only + asset. He misidentifies players, down/distance, etc and generally gets in the way of watching the game. McNair should wise up and get rid of 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 Aug 22, 2010 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions
^ This is ughhhhh!!!
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Very good points
The other thing I would add is that this team is totally capable of looking like a DIII school one minute and a playoff contender the next. In the last few seasons they’ve managed to have complete stinkers and then rebound and play up to (and maybe over) their talent level.
If they kept the stinkers to the preseason then I don’t mind if they go 0-4 as long as they don’t start out the season like that.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 23, 2010 12:53 AM CDT up reply actions
That sums up the source of fan base's collective frustration - INCONSISTENCY
It’s maddeningly and excruciatingly frustrating. Kubiak constantly preaches minimizing turnovers, yet we can’t seem to consistently take care of the rock.
Besides getting dominated by the Saints O line, the turnovers were the most glaring weakness. Eliminate them and the game is very close at halftime instead of a friggin’ blowout.
Praying for a better showing vs the Cowgirls, or expecting a sinking feeling when Peyton comes to town.
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 Aug 23, 2010 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions
You could experience both
A better showing vs the Cowboys and a sinking feeling when Peyton comes to town. Sadly.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 23, 2010 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
so trindon had a thumb injury huh?
tough shit, Mario and Matt both played with injured shoulders and got the job done.
living the Texas dream
Uh
kind of hard to field kickoffs if you have a bumb thumb. I hear its like important for gripping things.
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Kubiak has to evaluate him. The bad thumb is unfortunate and obviously it hindered him
I expect him to get more chances vs Dallas, but if he doen’t do any better than it may be curtains. I hope not because I love his explosive speed.
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 Aug 22, 2010 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
If it weren't for the thumb he just about earned his way onto the practice squad
probably scared a few other teams away in spite of his speed.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
i might have been a little harsh
but if he cant play then don’t but if hes gonna play then play through the pain
living the Texas dream
Well Houston fans it's been a pleasure reading your blog this week
And I wouldnt read to much into a preseason game.Last week we lost to the Pat’s Ramsey got most our snaps at 2nd string QB and stunk up the place thats what preseason is for to mix and match players and see what happens.
To me i would rather see the back ups play all but 1 series and lose then watch our starters play the whole half or even 1st quarter then you get an idea what you have in reserve
Good luck next week against the Cowpunks i hope ya’ll kick there butts
World Champions at last
by mississippisaintsfan on Aug 22, 2010 7:04 PM CDT reply actions
re: cowpunks
don’t we all? And prior to last season was ur sn pronounced mississippis-aints-fans?
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Go Texans!
Thanks and good luck the rest of the way.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 23, 2010 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions
A positive for me was that our best player did not get injured
When the Saints d back dove at Dre’s knees my heart jumped up into my throat for a moment. The replay looked even worse with #80’s knee bending awkwardly. It looked like a potentially serious knee ligament injury. Thank God it was not.
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 Aug 22, 2010 9:34 PM CDT reply actions
Rewatched ABC-13 Houston coverage of the game and the same replay angle was not shown
of Tracy Porter’s dive into Dre’s knee. A fairly cheap shot for a preseason game IMO. Dre’s knee flexed sideways very awkwardly, & I am still amazed that he sustained no damage. Left leg (I think) MCL was stretched to the max. Thankfully the Dude is tough and extremely flexible; was only on the ground for a moment and was sprinting downfield on the next snap.
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 Aug 23, 2010 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions
No disrespect intended rivers but I disagree with your opening statement
If a defensive performance as abysmal as that, coupled with our history of slow starts and the quality of competition we face in the 1st 3 games does not get Kubiak’s puckering than I would be shocked. Color me very concerned.
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 Aug 22, 2010 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
You mean the Airplane! reference?
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by riversmccown on Aug 23, 2010 3:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Funny, the game announcers made one during the game as well
wondering if the side judge stepping in for the injured referee was going to do “his best Leslie Nielsen impersonation”.
After rewatching the game, I was able to get a little better feeling about it. Take a way the 2 bad 1st half fumbles and it wasn’t nearly as bad, but the question remains as to whether we can play cleaner or not. It is critical and Kubiak constantly preaches it, but still we look sloppy. Will the real (i.e. turnover free)Texans please stand up?
The Saints interior OL, however, flat out dominated up front. We had no answer for them at all. That’s disheartening, and I can only cling to the hope that it was either due to lack of effort or focus on our part or that the Saints have the best G-C-G in the league (which may be true).
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 Aug 23, 2010 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't know if it was me or other people noticed.
but Spencer or Joel, doesn’t matter started going off about how Kareem missed a tackle. The odd thing was, the play that he mentioned him missing the tackle in was the one where he made a tackle…I dunno I could be wrong.
Earl Campbell is the perfect combination of assmass and weightspeed. - Papabear
Rivers said the same thing somewhere in this
and as a general rule of thumb…..Spencer and Joel are almost always wrong.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Yeah I know....
This gives me an idea, but someone else has to do it. Someone needs to just watch Kareem jackson for all his plays I wanna see some indepth analysis of his play!
Earl Campbell is the perfect combination of assmass and weightspeed. - Papabear
I watched the game twice....
Rivers will come back with his game tape post later, but what I saw from the Kareemsicle was encouraging. I thought he looked comfortable and smooth out there. Didn’t seem out of position and Drew Brees really didn’t pick on him….after seeing him in practice all week, so I feel encouraged.
That long pass Brees threw at him? Last year, that’s probably a pass interference, so he’s already an improvement.
"Lord, beer me strength."
The key question is
Did he dive at anyone’s ankles? Because I don’t want any corner playing for my team that is afraid to dive at ankles.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 23, 2010 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions
You wouldn't be saying that
if Andre busted his ankle on that one play where Tracy Porter dove for Andre’s ankle.
Knee not ankle
"Why do you even ponder passing? I mean, you can take a knee and try a 56 yard field goal! This is not Detroit man, this is the Superbowl!" -- Paul Allen's call after Tracy Porter intercepted Brett Favre in NFCCG
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