Behind Enemy Lines: Against The Jaguars, There Will Be Blood...and Glitter...and Laughing

by UprootedTexan on Oct 28, 2011 6:00 AM CDT in General BRB Idiocy

Really, Chris? You still haven't learned that you can't run on me?

In preparing for this post, I decided to watch the Itty Bitty Glitter Kitty Committee play against the Ravens on Monday night. First of all, let me just say that I, along with whatever poor souls sat down expecting to watch football, expect an apology and financial restitution by ESPN for the three hours of my life that I'll never get back.

While watching the Jaguars game on Monday night and the horrible, horrible play between them and the Ravens (seriously, ESPN owes anyone who watched that game an apology and possibly punitive damages), I started thinking more and more about this movie called "Broadcast News" starring Albert Brooks. It's not because I like this movie, or that it's particularly funny, or well written, or any of those things. It's because one line from that movie seemed to sum up the entirety of Monday night's game.

"At some point, somewhere, things got so bad, they became funny."

And you know, it might have been when Guy Whimper (no, really, that's his name) slapped, or open-hand punched as Kevin Harlan called it, Brendon Ayanbadejo, prompting him to punch back and get ejected; maybe it was when the subsequent penalty and ejection landed the Jags on first and goal at the Ravens' three-yard line and they still couldn't get the ball into the end zone; or maybe it was the fact that at halftime their combined offensive efforts didn't even total 100 yards or the 739.6 fumbles (rough estimate), but I have never laughed during a single football game so much in my entire life. And I watched the Texans play defense last year.

This is the Texans' next opponent. Just take a moment to let that sink in.

I'll wait. ::Cue the 50's background music::

Now that we've gotten some cheap laughs, let's hit the jump and look at ways the Texans can exploit the Twilight Sparkly Kittehs on both sides of the ball.

The Jaguars Offensive Line, or, How The Texans Will Commit Murder on Live Television and Get Away With It.

I really wish Mario Williams was healthy for this game. Because going up against this offensive line might have given him a year's supply of unicorn blood. Their ability to pass block has been, to put it kindly, abysmal. Football Outsiders ranks them 31st in pass protection. Pro Football Focus shows that they've given up 19 sacks on the year so far, 10 of those coming on the shoulders of two players: right tackle Guy "Slappy" Whimper (5), and rookie left guard Will Rackley (5).

The Jaguar o-line has also been racked with injuries since Week Two. Since then, the Jags have trotted out five different starting lines. If Monday night's game is any indication of what's to come, we may see yet another line configuration this Sunday. Rackley has been filling in for Eben Britton, and there's no word as of this posting whether Britton would be ready for Sunday's game. Slappy Whimper, however, is certain to play, and I would not be surprised to see, assuming he lines up at his usual right tackle spot, Connor Barwin get into the Jaguars backfield frequently.

Here He Comes To Save The Daaaaaaaay...That Means That ~~Mighty Mouse~~ Maurice Jones-Drew Is On The Way...

The Jaguars' line is a lot better at run blocking than they are at pass blocking, in the sense that ptomaine poisoning is better than contracting Ebola. Football Outsiders has the Jags' o-line ranked 18th in the league in run blocking, and with the second most rushing yards in the NFL (677), Maurice Jones-Drew has made every run count. According to PFF, Drew's runs have been spread pretty evenly throughout the line. Of the holes he hits (I'll wait for y'all to stop laughing...okay, can't wait THAT long), he runs mostly on the outside of the line. Almost 1/3 of MJD's runs have come on either the left (22 carries) or right (24 carries) ends of the line. It's also where he gets most of his yardage from (262 yards).

This worries me, since the Texans' run defense isn't as stout as it has been in the past, but I think it won't be much of a worry. Because the Texans are going to stuff the box and force Gabbert to pass.

Blaine Gabbert: The Man, The Myth, The Mullet.

Submitted for your approval, one Blaine Gabbert, a rookie quarterback out of Missouri whose luck took a severe turn for the worse when coach-for-life Jack ~~of the River~~ Del Rio drafted him to play for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Though early in his career, his play has inspired tears of pity and tears of laughter, which will likely only get worse as he steps into...the Toro Zone (What? They can't all be winners, y'know).

Mediocre Rod Serling impressions aside, Gabbert has been pressed into service in a terrible situation. His numbers bear that out. Gabbert is ranked 34th in completion percentage at 48.3%. To give some context, Kerry Collins and Rex Grossman have...okay, had, better completions rates than Gabbert. Gabbert is also 32nd in passing yards with 803. With numbers like these, you'd think that this was a run-first team, and to some extent they are, but not as much as you'd think. The run/pas ratio is roughly 45/55 in favor of the run. What damage Gabbert does do through the air almost entirely occurs within the first 10 yards of the line of scrimmage, with him having the most luck with the right side of the field. So expect to see a lot of short, right-favoring passes from Gabbert...assuming he doesn't get sacked into oblivion.

So...thoughts? I know y'all have them. Make comments until your heart's content!

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If you’re going to refer to Jones-Drew by one name, be it Drew…He was known as Maurice Drew until his grandfather passed away

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 7:24 AM CDT reply actions

Yeah, that was supposed to be Drew. Brain fart.

I’ll fix it when I have a moment later today.

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by UprootedTexan on Oct 28, 2011 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions

Not over confident

I didn’t watch the monday night game. It worries me that our offense couldn’t do stink vs. the Ravens, and our D gave up some big plays – both on the ground and in the air. And then the Jags shut them down.

I see our biggest concern being MJD. If I remember right – he tore us up last year at the “Hey Glover – watch me bat this ball straight down – whoops”. game.

But – it’s a new D. I actually feel pretty good about the OLB’s setting the corners – so it may be tough for MJD to get outside.

I’m still more worried about our secondary. Specifically – losing Manning, and the eternally awful play of KJ.

Should we take a look at Chris Harris?

by Kidaster on Oct 28, 2011 7:38 AM CDT reply actions

Reports have Harris heading to the Rams

and, after reading up, it appears that he began tanking a bit in bitterness over not being given a new contract that he had demanded. I’m not sure I want that type of cancerous cell entering my gene pool anyway.

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by Christopher H on Oct 28, 2011 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions

True

It would be like getting rid of Dunta – oh wait, we did!

by Kidaster on Oct 28, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions

Boring Game? I gues you don't like defensive battles... I thought the game was hard hitting and exciting!

It’s a struggle the whole way..Loved it.

JUST WIN BABY!!!!!!!!

by SALTWATERJAG on Oct 28, 2011 7:44 AM CDT reply actions

I like more aerial circus, high-scoring games.

Take for example last night’s Houston Cougars/Rice Owls matchup.

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by UprootedTexan on Oct 28, 2011 9:20 AM CDT up reply actions

Case Keenum

Woot woot!

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by RayFinkle1985 on Oct 28, 2011 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions

Case Keenum was outstanding!

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions

9 passing TDs?

The guy knows that system as if he’s been around it for 6 years or something… oh wait..

GO Coogs!

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by jstid911 on Oct 28, 2011 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions

I love defensive games

but that game was bad. And that’s not on your team, but that whole game was just turribad…

by IThinkItsIndecision on Oct 28, 2011 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions

Turrible

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions

Disagree.. We won :-)

We held the ravens without a 1st down until the fucking 3rd qtr! That’s huge.

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by SALTWATERJAG on Oct 28, 2011 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions

hard hitting, yes. Exciting, no.

It was a giant pile of suck from a neutral fan perspective.

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by Hydroshock on Oct 28, 2011 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions

This statement puzzles me

"he runs mostly on the outside of the line. Almost 1/3 of MJD’s runs have come on either the left (22 carries) or right (24 carries) ends of the line. "

If 1/3 come to the left or right, then 2/3’s come somewhere in the middle. So how does that equate to “mostly runs on the outside” ?

by pksiv on Oct 28, 2011 7:54 AM CDT reply actions

I think he meant it as 1/3 each way

Which would leave 1/3 up the middle

by RaY210 on Oct 28, 2011 8:10 AM CDT up reply actions

PFF uses more than left/middle/right as running directions.

And I think UT was saying that a higher percentage of his carries come in these two directions than any other direction. I don’t have the numbers in front of me so I can’t really verify that, but if it’s true then debating it just becomes a semantic argument.

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by Synchysi on Oct 28, 2011 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions

What I meant was

That running off the left end of the line and right end of the line constitutes about 1/3 of his carries so far. PFF has eight running lanes in its data, the two farthest of which are called left end and right end.

The middle six do consist of the other 2/3, but split six ways, so the numbers between the tackles are smaller than those on the outside.

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by UprootedTexan on Oct 28, 2011 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions

I will thank you to stop making me think math thoughts before lunch, sir.

It can do nothing other than end badly for me.

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by Christopher H on Oct 28, 2011 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions

How do you think I felt figuring them out to begin with?!

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by UprootedTexan on Oct 28, 2011 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions

24-12 Texans

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

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by Mumford on Oct 28, 2011 7:58 AM CDT reply actions

I'm worried

about this game more than I should be. Short passes can kill us (especially slants), and I’m not confident in out run D (last week Johnson ignored holes that we gave him). I hope the Texans don’t come out flat, otherwise this could be another tough matchup with a close ending.

by Big T33 on Oct 28, 2011 8:48 AM CDT reply actions

That's OK.

You’re a Texans fan. Its ok to be worried, especially when you’re probably fully stocked up on bleach and running low on kool-aid. Just stock up on that and some Waderade and you’ll be fine.

by WhiskeyR on Oct 28, 2011 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions

Will they Cover?...-9.5?

Why so high?

1 Defensive Score is left in the Karma Bag
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by WreckNTexan on Oct 28, 2011 9:15 AM CDT reply actions

Because we suck

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions

Most likely

The Oddsmakers expect a convincing win of more than a touchdown and the betting trends account for the other 2 points, because lines are adjusted to even the action.

I don’t see any scenario where the Jags cover the spread this time, despite always being a competitive opponent.

by WhiskeyR on Oct 28, 2011 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions

Jags can't cover

Only favorites can do that. If the Texans lose or win by less than 9.5, the Jags will have beaten the spread.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Oct 28, 2011 7:26 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

Thanks for the correction.

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by WhiskeyR on Oct 29, 2011 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

what's insane is this wasne the worst game of the weekend

That falls to Cleveland and Seattle

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by Rocket94 on Oct 28, 2011 9:15 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Don't remind me.

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by UprootedTexan on Oct 28, 2011 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions

You think?

I prefer bad team vs. bad team. Who wants to watch a blow-out? I prefer defensive show-downs to shutouts, too. Watching Flacco take his team into 4th and 40 on self-inflicted sacks was a thing of beauty.

by Nashmeister on Oct 28, 2011 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Flacco was horrible against them but seattles quarterback was insanely bad… It was just a sad sad game to watch

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by Rocket94 on Oct 28, 2011 12:38 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

"Slappy"

LOL!

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 9:16 AM CDT reply actions

Me too lol

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by TheTealDeal on Oct 28, 2011 10:01 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

I'm feelin' good about this game.

Last week we put a spankin’ on a most hated divisional rival that is a much more complete team them Jacksonville.

And this week, James Casey is back. And Arian Foster is still on our team. Doesn’t mean I won’t be neverous until we put them away… you know how it goes.

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by RayFinkle1985 on Oct 28, 2011 9:19 AM CDT reply actions

A much more competitive team than Jacksonville?

We beat Tennessee with Kenny Britt

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions

You also have

only two wins and a terrible offensive line. I don’t think your week one squeaker over Tennessee (followed up with a loss to the Panthers) offsets those facts.

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by MDC on Oct 28, 2011 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions

Were never losing again

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs

Rec'd.

Also, I hope that’s false, as I’d love nothing more than to see Jax beat Tenn again.

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by MDC on Oct 28, 2011 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions

Rec'd

even though you didn’t Rec it….

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions

Yes I did.

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by MDC on Oct 28, 2011 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions

Yes I did Yes I did somebody please tell me who the f I is

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions

You're a tarp,

which explains the bad syntax.

by Tailgate Andy on Oct 28, 2011 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions

I am Tarpbot 3000

I hate your couch

by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions

I like this guy!

lulz He fits right in here with this bunch of twisted individuals that make up BRB.

Just my $.02
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by txknight on Oct 28, 2011 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions

You are Nicki Minaj, and you mack them dudes up?

by Barrett on Oct 28, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions

Very much so

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions

I don't know

The Colts beating the BESFs this week would be probably the most epic thing I could think of.

by WhiskeyR on Oct 28, 2011 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs

^This

would make me laugh so hard, Colts get first win off of Division Foe who is supposed to push the Texans for Division title. 0-3 in Division by BE-SFs would be the most glorious thing EVER!!!!!!!

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by Taco Joe on Oct 28, 2011 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs

Don't talk about

The most complete team in the division like that.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Oct 28, 2011 11:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

Squeeky? We kicked their asses up and down the field.... The score didn't show it but look at the stats..

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by SALTWATERJAG on Oct 28, 2011 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Doesn't really mean that it wasn't close.

Houston dominated Oakland on the stat sheet but we all know how that one turned out.

Stats don’t always tell the whole story.

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by Synchysi on Oct 30, 2011 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions

Nah, I said complete.

And its kind of universally agreed upon, despite whatever your personal opinion may be. It has nothing to do with who is more competetive though… I’d chalk that up to the ~~Jaguars~~ MJD for being able to still win games even with all the offensive woes you have going for you.

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by RayFinkle1985 on Oct 28, 2011 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions

Ray Finkle for MVP

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions

My mustache is large and in charge

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by RayFinkle1985 on Oct 28, 2011 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions

Finkle was never given a fair chance

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm still bitter. I don't wanna talk about it.

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by RayFinkle1985 on Oct 28, 2011 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions

Next Question

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions

Arena League beast

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by Barryfromtexas on Oct 28, 2011 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions

50 yard fields are so 2006

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions

Laces OUT!

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by SALTWATERJAG on Oct 28, 2011 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions

LACES OUT!!!!!!!!!

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by MDC on Oct 28, 2011 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions

P.S.

Rec’d for twighlight sparkly kittens. Oh, I’m a vampire. But I can go into the sun… I just glitter………..

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by RayFinkle1985 on Oct 28, 2011 9:20 AM CDT reply actions

GLITTERING VAMPIRES

are FARIES! Even though I am A Lycan supporter I will never let something that glitters be a Vampire EFF YOU BELLA and your butt slut bf

by Taco Joe on Oct 28, 2011 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions

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If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
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by The Night Owl on Oct 28, 2011 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 7 recs

TRUE STORY!

REC SIR!

by Taco Joe on Oct 28, 2011 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions

i had to steal this.

by southpaw70 on Oct 28, 2011 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't know how it ended originally, but I'm guessing this scenario is 40000% better.

rec

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by beefy on Oct 28, 2011 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions

or started, actually.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Oct 28, 2011 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions

HAHAHAHA!!

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by Hydroshock on Oct 28, 2011 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Okay, let's get serious

If I was scheming the D, I would take a page out of last weeks game against the BESFs. The biggest weapon of the Jags is MJD. Last week, Cushing seemed to be spying CJ and look at the results. Cush was in on nearly every play that went CJs way and he by being there, he probably kept umpteen more plays from going that way. So, I would put Cush on another spy assignment this week, peeking at MJD. Then I would just let the rest of the D do what they do. Clog the middle as best they can blocking running lanes, chasing Gabbert on passing downs forcing quick, inaccurate throws, and employing the new found turnover machine.

On offense, keep doing what they are doing. But, you know what? I think the D can win this game on their own with very little help from the O. Sure, I am known for stepping lightly when I am serious when it comes to predicting victory, but this week I see opportunity. MJD is a real weapon. But, Cush is showing that he is the “anti-missile.” That guy is sideline-to-sideline! In Mario’s absence, he is stepping up and just controlling the other team’s offense.

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 9:26 AM CDT reply actions

Agreed

MJD is the key to losing this game. If we can keep him under 100 yards, preferably well under, and defensive penalties to an absolute minimum that will bode well for us. And you’re right, Cushing is the key to that because he’s been in beast mode.

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by RayFinkle1985 on Oct 28, 2011 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions

I disagree

MJD is going to get his yards…You need to put a spell on Scobee

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions

Stupid Question of the Day:

What do you think the over/under is for MJD?

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions

5'7"

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by MDC on Oct 28, 2011 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

5'7'', but shit if he pushed me around in a bar

I would walk away haha

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by RayFinkle1985 on Oct 28, 2011 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions

I would pick him up like the bowling ball that he is and throw a strike!

in my dreams….

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions

If he stepped to me

and asked what are you gonna do? I would say, “JERK YOU OFF!”

by Taco Joe on Oct 28, 2011 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions

Holy shit

that’s funny.

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by Jagtastic on Oct 28, 2011 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions

^This!!

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by PygmyStone on Oct 28, 2011 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions

9009

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions

C'mon! Be serious for a second!

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions

I was

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions

Did you leave out a decimal point?

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions

No

A comma

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions

MJD will need way more than 100 yards for the Jags to win this game.

They’re completely one dimensional. He’d need to carry their entire offense and have 3 touchdowns on his own, because he’s got no help.

by WhiskeyR on Oct 28, 2011 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions

I think Wade probably agrees with you.

by WhiskeyR on Oct 28, 2011 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions

I've seen him run straight up the middle

Play after play, into waiting defenders who knew it was coming… and still get 3-4YPC. And he gets a lot of touches. So I’m inclined to agree with you. But he has been stifled before, and he will be again. crosses fingers

And the man to do it is… Cushing. There’s a darkness inside him, and it wants to walk around. And it wants to walk up to MJD and say, “CUSHING DON’T PLAY NO SHIT!!!! YOU FEEL ME!? Cushing never been about that, NEVER been about playin’ no shit.”

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by RayFinkle1985 on Oct 28, 2011 9:46 AM CDT reply actions

The guy is focused right now

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions

I think he'll make it to the pro-bowl this year

And deservedly so. In Cushing we trust.

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by RayFinkle1985 on Oct 28, 2011 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions

Cushing has been unreal this year.

And he has actual coaches now.

by WhiskeyR on Oct 28, 2011 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions

I have figured it out.

Cushing is a Werebear!!!! his inner beast is shinning this year.

by Taco Joe on Oct 28, 2011 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions

Nice "The Other Guys" reference

That movie made me actually lol multiple times.

by Barrett on Oct 28, 2011 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions

Will Ferrell's lions vs. tuna rant always slays me.

by Spektr6 on Oct 28, 2011 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Playing the Glittery ones in the daytime

Gives the Texans the advantage

On a serious note – even if MJD gets 100 yards – I doubt that leads to more than 1 score for them. I think it will be a tough game, but the Texans outlast and outscore them in the end.

"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg

by Barryfromtexas on Oct 28, 2011 9:50 AM CDT reply actions

MJD isn't the key to this win.

He’s had 100+ yards twice this year on the ground and the Jags scored 10 points the first time he did and 12 points the second time. They may try to hide Gabbert by running a lot but if the Texans score a few times they aren’t afraid to throw the ball 40+ times with him.

The key is to NOT let Gabbert get comfortable. He needs to be pressured constantly.

On the other side the Texans just need to do what they do. Run the ball and set up play action. And you can run on the Jags.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Oct 28, 2011 9:53 AM CDT reply actions

I was nodding until the last part

You can’t really run on us…..Rice only had 28 yards and Run D is our strength…I would say explosive plays over the top could burn us

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by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions

We like explosions over the top

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions

We like explosions over the top

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions

Also, Ray Rice is good

But he’s no Arian Foster. Hell, I think I’d rather have Tate than Rice. No, wait… Yeah, I would.

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by RayFinkle1985 on Oct 28, 2011 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions

The Ravens also do not have our run blocking.

I love statements like “You cannot run on us” though. We can, we will and we’ll do it with our backup.

by WhiskeyR on Oct 28, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions

Okay, is anyone else having issues posting?

I have been logged out, getting dumb messages, and now a double post and it’s not from a mobile?

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions

SBN has been having issues the last couple of days

"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg

by Barryfromtexas on Oct 28, 2011 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions

My mobile is very wierd in logging on. I blame..(spins the wheel of blame) Humidity

"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"

Real fans don’t need a reason.

"Real G's move in silence like lasagna.." lol

by TheTealDeal on Oct 28, 2011 10:05 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Sunspot activity FTW!

Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid

by txknight on Oct 28, 2011 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Scintillation as a result of the massive solar flare in September.

/useless information

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by Synchysi on Oct 30, 2011 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions

Yes Rice had 28 yards

On 8 carries. The Ravens didn’t try to run him at all.

Saints ran 34 times for 177 yards at 5.2 yards per carry. By far the best running offense the Jags have faced so far this year.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Oct 28, 2011 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Rice

Only had 8 runs so the ravens stopped him not the jags

by TexansForLife on Oct 28, 2011 10:59 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

What is being forgotten in this discussion is that the Texans weren't exactly sterling against the Ravens

and they lost! So, why are we focusing on the Jags-Ravens game and saying this is proof that the Texans will curbstomp the Jags?!?

UT! You started this!

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions

True

By using this logic – you get nowhere

Jags beat BESFs , both beat the Ravens, Ravens beat us, we beat the BESFs … it just goes round and round…

However, the Ravens O was really bad, and if Flacco’s deep throws against the Texans were like the deep throws against the Jags… well, you can see where all of this could go

Still, the Texans should beat the Glitter Kittens

"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg

by Barryfromtexas on Oct 28, 2011 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions

I accept no responsibility for this.

I just didn’t have a better idea for an opening than the MNF game.

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by UprootedTexan on Oct 28, 2011 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions

I see where you're going with this

But Monday night, the Jacksonville offense might as well have let MJD line up out there by himself, ball in hand, and just run straight into the defensive line over and over. They probably would have done better than they did.

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by RayFinkle1985 on Oct 28, 2011 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions

It's pretty easy to line up and run over and over again

When the opposing team doesn’t get a first down until mid way through the second half.

The Jags were playing it safe trying to not get Gabbert exposed to that Ravens pass rush. They did a good job at it to.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Oct 28, 2011 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions

my hope is a last second win

With a Scobee game winning field goal.

15-14 Jaguars

Scobee 5/5 field goals

Death by field goals

"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"

Real fans don’t need a reason.

"Real G's move in silence like lasagna.." lol

by TheTealDeal on Oct 28, 2011 10:03 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

He's a real weapon

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions

We've already lost to Janikowski. It's not that far fetched

by steelblue on Oct 28, 2011 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions

Remember the Bironas record setting loss??

Fuggin brutal.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Oct 28, 2011 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes

and why can’t he repeat that now that he’s on the Whoopie Cushings?!?!?

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions

hah

Death by field goals. That’s funny. We tried that against New Orleans. It didn’t work.

The Ninja is going to be in your backfield, ripping the head off of your rookie QB.

by Kidaster on Oct 28, 2011 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions

You cant kill the messiah

Command and conquer reference

"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"

Real fans don’t need a reason.

"Real G's move in silence like lasagna.." lol

by TheTealDeal on Oct 28, 2011 1:42 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Touche buddy.

I still think he’s just the only viable weapon they have on offense, whether they are in the lead or trailing. And I feel like they will rely on him as such.

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by RayFinkle1985 on Oct 28, 2011 10:03 AM CDT reply actions

CECIL SHORTS IS A BEAST

I'm so fre$h you can suck my nuts.....14 years old and I consider myself to be hilarious....Royals, Magic (JJ Redick), Panthers (NHL) and Jaguars....University of Miami and Purdue University....I hate your couch

by tiquanunderwear on Oct 28, 2011 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions

LEIGH BODDEN

Leigh Bodden released from Patriots

by TariqQattom on Oct 28, 2011 10:10 AM CDT reply actions

Is it real?

http://www.battleredblog.com/2010/3/8/1363633/according-to-pft-com-db-bodden-is

"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"

Real fans don’t need a reason.

"Real G's move in silence like lasagna.." lol

by TheTealDeal on Oct 28, 2011 10:15 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

hey we tried to get him earlier.

why not go after him now, he should be cheaper then what we were going to give him the last time. Leigh bodden and joseph at corners OMG.

by southpaw70 on Oct 28, 2011 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions

According to Rotoworld.

Patriots waived CB Leigh Bodden.
Simultaneous to the PFT report, Patriots beat writers asked coach Bill Belichick for a comment on Bodden’s play this season. Belichick’s response: “I think we’ll skip that one right now.” The move is especially surprising given that Ras-I Dowling (hip) was downgraded to a missed practice on Thursday. Re-signed to a four-year, $22 million contract in 2010, Bodden had battled injuries this season while slowing down considerably.

It’s well known he’s been in decline in NE for some time.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Oct 28, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions

just glad we did not give him that big money.

by southpaw70 on Oct 28, 2011 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions

some time equals 1 year and 6 games?

Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride

by nolander on Oct 28, 2011 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions

1 year equals 16 games.

Plus as of right now he’s still got some sort of thumb injury and could miss even more time because of it.

And since the Pats rather roll with Antwaun Molden as their 3rd CB over Bodden is rather telling.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Oct 29, 2011 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions

Do they still have Molden?

That would be sorta bizarro world if they do…

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions

Yes they do and he plays.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Oct 28, 2011 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions

Without getting hurt???

I swear Belichick can work miracles

Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."

by The Night Owl on Oct 28, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions

With Bodden gone he's now the 3rd CB I believe.

But he was already getting a decent amount of play time before that.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Oct 28, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions

You think it's too late to send Kareem his way?

Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."

by The Night Owl on Oct 28, 2011 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions

ProFootballTalk ProFootballTalk
It will cost $2.064 million over balance of the season if a team claims Leigh Bodden on waivers.

We could make that work.

The thought of replacing Kareem with Leigh Bodden…. I don’t even know what to say about that.

by WhiskeyR on Oct 28, 2011 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions

I don't know Whiskey

If they claim him, someone has to be cut. Who would that be?

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions

Kareem?

Not that Rick Smith is likely to cut his 1st round draft pick but hey, we can dream right?

by WhiskeyR on Oct 28, 2011 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions

My guess would be Keo

They can throw him back on the practice squad

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If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."

by The Night Owl on Oct 28, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions

probably won't happen unless we sign a Safety.

by steelblue on Oct 28, 2011 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions

We already signed Demps

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If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."

by The Night Owl on Oct 28, 2011 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions

allen

Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride

by nolander on Oct 28, 2011 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions

What exactly is wrong with the pass defense that the Texans would have to chase some CB way past his prime?

People act like the #2 position is getting burned for 2 TD’s a game. I think between Kareem and Allen they’ve given up a combined 3 TD’s in 7 games which is remarkably better than last year by this point.

Texans are the 3rd best team in opponent passer rating at 71.4.
Only give up 6.6 yards after the catch (6th in the league).
Only allow 53.4 completion percentage a game (5th in the league).
Surrender 204 yards a game (8th in the league).
Tied for 7th with 8 passing TD’s given up.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Oct 28, 2011 10:41 AM CDT reply actions 4 recs

We're still burned from last year

Its kind of like how everyone wants Calvin Johnson lining up with Andre Johnson. Plus we almost have that same scenario at the RB position.

Thank Durga for Jonathan Joseph. But seriously, even Jason Allen is an upgrade vs. Kareem. I’d take Bodden in a second. He’s a definite upgrade.

by WhiskeyR on Oct 28, 2011 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions

So a guy who's part of one of the worst past defenses in the league

lost his job to a rookie and is injury prone is an upgrade?

I don’t see it.

Pass defense has been pretty good so far this year and will probably look even better the next couple weeks with the Jags and Browns coming to Reliant.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Oct 28, 2011 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs

If they pick of Bodden, what does this say about Shaun Cody?

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions

I don't understand your question or how Bodden relates to Shaun Cody.

Speaking of Shaun Cody I haven’t seen many anti-Shaun Cody posts lately. I guess that’s a good thing.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Oct 28, 2011 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions

yeah, he's been playing well, or at least well enough that we're not bitching about getting gashed up the middle.

So he’s been left alone.

by jkcheng122 on Oct 28, 2011 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions

I think its BRB trying to stay out of the news, personally

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions

Lets not forget

That if Cody turns it around in a way reminiscent of Chris Myers, Rivers has agreed – well, offered actually – to eat his own shit.

by WhiskeyR on Oct 28, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions

I really wish he wouldn't, but I really wish he would....

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Let me add this about Cody

He was co-hosting the other day on 610 and the guy was an absolute riot! He had the sports jockeys wondering what he was going to say next and he had them clueless as to whether he was serious or yanking their chains. The guy is very funny! Very funny!

Now back to being serious. The guy is improving in his play. He is coming into this season having never played a 3-4 NT position. He is learning and getting better. He is learning to play next to Smith and Watt. The LBs also are learning behind him. I think we all have to admit that Meco is not having a Meco season. Cody and Meco have to play together. They are both learning and getting better. I think the BRB staff has created this bandwagon of hate against Cody and well, I think he is showing that he has improved as the season has gone along. Everyone keeps talking about how the D has looked better, turned the corner, and is Top Ten in the NFL! Well, Cody is on that D and he is in the center of it all. It is not Top Ten despite Shaun Cody.

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions

The only scenario in which I could agree more would have to include:

by WhiskeyR on Oct 28, 2011 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs

Our pass def rating has nothing to do with still-has-0-passes-defended Kareem Jackson.

We also just lost Manning, who probably covered for Kareem throughout.

by jkcheng122 on Oct 28, 2011 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions

Yet over the next 3 weeks the pass defense will probably statistically improve

Regardless of your bias against Kareem and Allen they have played well enough for the Texans defense to play well as a unit. They aren’t a sieve that nullify the benefits of JJow playing in the #1 spot.

Unlike Madden you can’t have a perfect 22 starters. Everybody has weak spots and for the Texans the #2 CB is a weak spot but it’s not the liability it was in 2010. I’m impressed with the way Kareem and Allen have played there. Of course teams are going to attack them and they will give up some big plays and some TD’s but compared to last year it’s like Day and Night.

So my point I made above stands. Bodden is not someone that’s needed and considering his knack for getting injured (he’s hurt right now) and his overall decline he’s more likely a down grade at this point to Alreem.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Oct 28, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions

I don't mind weak spots, but I'd prefer the weak spots not be a complete liability, which is my opinion of Kareem Jackson.

I’m more tolerable of Allen, he actually makes plays that makes up for what he gives up. Jackson has made 0 pass plays thus far this year. 0 pass defensed for a starter is just disgusting. He’s only useful in running plays.

by jkcheng122 on Oct 28, 2011 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions

I agree

I think the good plays made by the Allen/Jackson combo are 90% Allen/10% Jackson. I think one of the reasons KJax appears to be having a better season is because of our pass rush. I just can’t get the image of Kareem trailing well behind Lance Moore again and again in that Saints game. I truly believe Kareem would make a good safety, but he’ll never be a quality starter at corner. Believe me when I say, though, that I would be very happy to be proven wrong.

by LedTexan on Oct 28, 2011 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Saints game.

The game where Glover Quin was burned by their TE and was responsible for giving up a 60+ pass play. Our run defense got embarrassed. JJow gave up a TD and 2 extra point attempts. Yet all anybody remembers is Kareem getting beat by Lance Moore for a TD.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Oct 29, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions

Yet all anybody remembers is Kareem getting constantly beat by Lance Moore ~~for a TD~~.

I'm a man!! I'm forty!!

by Hydroshock on Oct 29, 2011 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions

Broadcast News isn't funny or well-written?

Did we watch the same movie?

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by Xiane on Oct 28, 2011 10:47 AM CDT reply actions

I think it was the "line" from BN that was poignant to the writer's point

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions

I get that.

I think that particular movie doesn’t need any disclaimers.

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The Dreamshake

by Xiane on Oct 28, 2011 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions

Sure, I turn the channel everytime I see it on a rerun

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by Rip Jersey on Oct 28, 2011 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions

We don't have the same taste in movies.

I’m afraid it’s over between us.

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by Xiane on Oct 28, 2011 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Who gets to keep the cat?

by WhiskeyR on Oct 28, 2011 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions

We'll split it.

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by Xiane on Oct 30, 2011 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions

I didn't mean it WASN'T those things.

It’s just that one line really stuck with me…and seemed rather fitting on that series of plays after Ayanbadejo’s ejection.

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by UprootedTexan on Oct 28, 2011 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions

The Xfinity vote is rigged.

My vote for Arian Foster never registers. The submit button doesn’t work for me

by steelblue on Oct 28, 2011 11:32 AM CDT reply actions

i was having the same problem!

by Taco Joe on Oct 28, 2011 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions

same here

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by BattleRedFan on Oct 28, 2011 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Me too

Quite fitting, actually, for Comcast to suck at yet something new.

by WhiskeyR on Oct 28, 2011 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions

haha i turned on the 50's music while i listened to this

by astrosfan3 on Oct 28, 2011 12:53 PM CDT reply actions

lulz @ kitteh...

reminded me of this scene from south park.

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by chrisd21 on Oct 28, 2011 2:34 PM CDT reply actions

What about the mullet?

What I want to know is how the Texans stack up vs. quarterbacks with a mullet?

Bud Adams hater

by pecosbob on Oct 28, 2011 5:00 PM CDT reply actions

I thought Ravens Jaguars was a great game.

Imagine that. Just remember, he who laughs last laughs best.

by elgatojaguar on Oct 28, 2011 8:53 PM CDT reply actions

I hope the Texans are as confident as you guys are

this game has trap written all over it. Bye weeks are pretty good motivation, especially for teams with nothing to lose.

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by Joe Fisher on Oct 28, 2011 9:09 PM CDT reply actions

If their public statements are anything to go by

The Texans are not taking this game lightly at all. This team has been in this situation before only to get slapped in the face by reality. I am expecting them to continue last week’s domination this Sunday.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Oct 28, 2011 11:07 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

I just don't know how these guys can get up for a team that they should obliterate on paper.

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by Joe Fisher on Oct 29, 2011 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions

Division games are never trap games

The teams know each other too well and know what’s at stake. If we lose it’s not because we’re looking past them by any means.

I'm a man!! I'm forty!!

by Hydroshock on Oct 29, 2011 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions

We are the Texans

Every time we think we’ve crested the hump, there is a mountain in front of us. It’s punnishment for living in Texas. But seriously, if our O line shows up to play, we have this in the bag.

no matter how bad they play, no matter how stupid they act, I still love my texans!

by trutxfan on Oct 29, 2011 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions