Gillette ProGlide Top 5 Defensive Plays: Week 12
by MDC on Nov 30, 2011 9:45 PM CST
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The fine folks at Gillette --- makers of the incomparable Fusion ProGlide Power, and corporate embodiment of the greatest Onion article ever written --- have sponsored new series of posts that will run through the end of the regular season. The concept is simple: I pick what I think were the five most important defensive plays from the previous game, and you vote for the play that you think was truly the cat's pajamas.
In a rather fortuitous turn of events, the first of these posts comes following a game that the Texans won in large part because the defense was able to make Blaine Gabbert play like ... well ... Blaine Gabbert. (Because, seriously, that dude sucks. (And that's coming from someone who actually roots for Mizzou.))
After the jump, FIVE PLAYS ENTER; ONE PLAY LEAVES!!!!
1. Johnathan Joseph's interception. Second quarter, Jags facing 3rd & 10 after Houston had just reclaimed the lead on Matt Leinart's TD pass to Joel Dreessen. Gabbert was not yet in full David Carr pantomime, and he took a shot 40 yards down the right sideline. Joseph played the ball perfectly, undercut the WR, and returned it 29 yards to the Jacksonville 34. The Jaguars wouldn't get close again.
2. Connor Barwin's four sacks. Sure, that's four plays, but consider it shorthand for his overall performance. His first sack was on 3rd & 6 while the Jags were leading 10-7. The second came on 3rd & 5 on Jacksonville's ensuing possession after the Joseph INT. The third was a ten-yard loss on first down mid-way through the third quarter. The fourth was a thirteen-yard loss on first down on Jacksonville's final drive that wound up being just enough to cause Jax to hurry the fourth-down play that ultimately cost them the game.
3. Glover Quin's stop on a screen pass to Maurice Jones-Drew. Jackonsville's possession immediately after Arian Foster channeled his inner pterosaur and flew into the endzone to tie the game. Jacksonville facing a 3rd & 14. Blaine Carr dumps a quick screen to MJD, but Glover Quin sniffs it out and drops Jones-Drew with extreme prejudice after a gain of only 5.
4. J.J. Watt's near interception of his batted pass. First quarter, Jags' first possession, 3rd & 7. Gabbert releases just as Barwin hits him, and Mario Blanco bats the pass straight up in the air. Watt then immediately tries to locate the ball and dives for it, almost intercepting the batted pass. I love him.
5. Brice McCain's pass defensed to (effectively) end the game. The Jags complete a 25-yard pass on 3rd & 27, then hurry to the line to quick-snap the fourth-down play. McCown tries to hit Mike Thomas on a quick pass, but Brice "I'm So Amazingly Glad Frank Bush Isn't Here Anymore Because Now I Look Like A Real CB" McCain makes a great play and breaks up the pass. A couple kneeldowns and Robert is your father's brother.
So, which one was the best?
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Connor already got an award
Deservedly so – so I went with J Jo’s INT.
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
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for all the people who are complaining about Matt Leinart having a bad half.
Texans scored 20 points in the first half against a very good defense. Thats also after Foster fumbled one possession away. He was playing like he needed to. Being a good game manager.
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Their defense still looked good regardless
I’ll give them credit for that
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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 Nov 30, 2011 11:40 PM CST up reply actions
When you do something that is
THE BEST IN FRANCHISE HISTORY. You win. More accurately, you barwin.
"Lord, beer me strength."
by TexansDC on Nov 30, 2011 9:56 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
Don't tell me I'm the only one who was blown away by the Glover play.
The man busted through a blocker and brought down MJD at a dead stop. I had to rewind and watch then play about four times.
by Nashmeister on Nov 30, 2011 10:04 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
You were blown away?
Me too
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
Quin also made Mercedes Lewis his bitch
Lewis should have been Gabbert’s go-to guy, and he did manage to drop a pass that hit him in the hands in the end zone when he was all alone, but Quin made dude a non-factor all game long
by Ezekiel 25 17 on Nov 30, 2011 11:07 PM CST up reply actions
GQ
Is our secret weapon, in the fact that we have a cover corner that can also knock you the fuck out at safety, covering tight ends. Those fucks r so used to not being covered under previous texans defenses, that on top of being covered most of the game even when they r wide open for a TD, they still can’t do shit.
Remember when we thought this D might be middle of the pack and we were excited? Has anyone pinched themselves lately? This D is so good even if Yates can’t channel his inner Brady, and we only get Dilfer we still have a chance to play a second game in Indy this year.
I for one am fucking stoked!!
by SMITHILLIAK on Dec 1, 2011 9:49 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'm hoping that Yates can at least channel his inner Andy Dalton
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"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Dec 1, 2011 12:30 PM CST up reply actions
Barwin is cheating by have four plays up there, so I went with McCain.
As much shit as Old Man River took for not taking a time out (and deservedly so), that pass was just a few inches away from getting a first down at the very least, although it seemed more likely to me that it would have gone for at least 10.
Big fan of McCain’s new nickname too.
GET A SILK BAG FROM THE GRAVEYARD DUCK TO LIVE LONGER.
i feel the same overall performance goes to barwin
but i chose j-jo’s interception because it was a thing of beauty to watch i don’t think i’ve ever seen a corner in texans uniform do that before
Me too
I LOVED Barwin’s performance but McCain made a heads up play that sealed the deal. The Jags just completed a big pass to put them right back in position to keep the drive going. The defense was caught somewhat off guard by the hurry up. Instead of thinking run or keeper, McCain kept his focus and made a great play.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
This. McCain ended the game when Jville was within reach of tying the score by making a play via long pass. [Where have we seen that before?].
I still think we win if they get the first down, b/c this D is much different than last year’s, but McCain’s play came during “winning time” and effectively ended the game. Therefore, it gets my vote.
voted for the mccain defended pass
ended the game and allowed us to leave with one serviceable quarterback
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by NoSafetiesNeeded on Nov 30, 2011 10:13 PM CST reply actions
I voted for Barwin
But now I think back to it, and think by definition, I would have to change my answer to J Joe’s pick. BTW: how great was it to see him high step off the field??
"I said 'That's not my dad, that's a cell phone!' and I threw that cell phone TO THE GROUND"
It was great...except him holding the ball out toward the end of his run back. WTF was that?
I know it was Jville, but that kind of shit can come back to bite you in the ass. I loves me some JJo, but I did not like how he ended that play.
Went with McCain
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by splanket on Nov 30, 2011 10:23 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I have to vote Watt
Because the guy brings game on every play. Did you notice that guys hustle? Remember MJD got outside and was juking, Watt chased him down and made the diving tackle about 15 yards from the line of scrimmage? He deserves a vote just because!!!
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
I remember watching that play live and thinking
Wow.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 1, 2011 12:56 AM CST up reply actions
And, you think
because of guys that make those kinds of plays, this team is going to go somewhere
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
I voted for Joseph's INT
That throw could have been a TD if it wasn’t played right, and would have gave Gabbert a lot of confidence throwing deep for the rest of the game. It was a good way to say “don’t try that shit on us” play that imo set the tone for our defense.
I dunno
The minute that Gabbert put that ball up in the air, I said out loud “That’s a pick.” It was a terrible throw. The only way that was going for six was if Kareem Jackson was defending the db fell down or somehow let the ball go through his hands. It was a great play, but I’ve seen JJo do even better.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 1, 2011 12:58 AM CST up reply actions
Not what I thought
I had a 2010 flashback, and thought “Uh-oh”. Then the camera panned back, and my next thought was “Oh yeah, we do have a secondary this year.”
I thought the same thing.
“That’s a pick.”
But because Gabbert is awesome.
I thought it because Joseph is the man.
by morecowbell-lesscowboys on Dec 1, 2011 9:03 AM CST up reply actions
I thought the same.
My theory is that the moment that ball left Gabbert’s hand, Joseph knew he had the pick. So for the entire duration it was in the air, he was planning his return-route and putting himself in position to accelerate the moment he came down with the ball. It looked like a close play as he snatched it out of the air at the last second, but I’m pretty sure there was no doubt in his mind that he was gonna catch that one.
Off topic but curious, after watching NFLN's SoundFX,
I wonder if any of you guys seen any footage of Frank Bush coaching up our defense last year. I wonder what the convo there was like after seeing these coaches tell their players what to do followed by the player making a big play.
He sure is doing a hell of a job for us there in TEN.
Their linebackers are terrible. And who do they blame? Barrett Ruud.
The BESFs now knowing the real source of the problem makes me feel absolutely giddy.
hope they promote him to d-coordinator
just to stick it to us. for letting such a competent man leave.
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by NoSafetiesNeeded on Dec 1, 2011 11:15 AM CST up reply actions
I voted for JJ Watts play....
just because I think it is awesome when a D-lineman makes an interception and even more so when he creates the opportunity, then has the smarts, athleticism, and drive to finish it off an make the int. Watt didn’t quite get it all done, but he damn sure made an effort.
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
It was hard to really vote one way or the other...
But I went with Barwin. If you don’t think that Gabbert “Carr’d” out after tasting turf from that beast, I don’t know what game you were watching.
I’d have to say that the J-Jo interception came a close second, very close. It seems like every time he even smells a hint of the ball, he turns into a receiver. I think opposing QBs think they’re throwing to their guy because J-Jo is running their route perfectly.
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
All these guys deserve credit
But I’m going with Joseph’s pick. It was just an epic snag away from the receiver. Loved the swag he showed during and after the return too.
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All I can say is
I now believe that JJo deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as Revis and Scrabble. And I never thought I would be able to say that about someone playing for the team that once started Petey Faggins.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 1, 2011 12:59 AM CST up reply actions
I understand Sproles is doing a great job in New Orleans.
But it’s become almost insulting when people say he’s the hands-down best free agent acquisition this past off-season. Sproles is doing great, yeah, but Joseph is playing on a defensive player of the year-level, along with Cushing.
GET A SILK BAG FROM THE GRAVEYARD DUCK TO LIVE LONGER.
Even during the Monday night game
When Gruden said Sproles is the best FA acquisition, Jaws (I may have this backwards) suggested Joseph is in that conversation too and after a few seconds of thought he seemed to agree saying Joseph has been good.
It was kind of a nice “Oh Yeah” moment.
His "block for me"
point was awesome.
by morecowbell-lesscowboys on Dec 1, 2011 9:04 AM CST up reply actions
Had to vote for Barwin
He had two sacks on third down, THAT’S a game changer right there. Besides setting a franchise record and shattering some personal bests, Barwin created a ghost that seemed to haunt Gabby even when the pocket held and nobody was around.
by Its Gonna Happen on Dec 1, 2011 4:05 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Same here
2 3rd down sacks, plus a huge sack on their last drive. Talk about clutch plays.
How many balls
Does Barwinning have??? 4 sacks worth…huh huh huh
O what’s that? Not funny? My bad
by SMITHILLIAK on Dec 1, 2011 9:55 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 4 recs
I'd find it funny
but I just had a vasectomy and keep getting ball jokes thrown at me.
but I’ll admit it was a little funny.
The Defense played so awesome....
It’s Tough To chose just one play. I tweeted that my next Texans Jersey would be #99 with “SayWattAgain” on the back, then Barwin registered sacks 3and 4.
On the heels of the AFC Defensive Player Of November, I had to vote for Connor keep raisin’ the Barwin.
GO TEXANS!!!!
Our time is NOW!!!!
I Voted For Johnny Joe
But I think G. Quin should get the KTFO award every week. He had some hits Sunday that made me grin.
What Barwin did deserves a special award beyond the AFC Player of the Month…he almost single-handedly stopped the Kittehs defense.
I also loved Watt and Cushing fighting like freaks to get the interception on the tip. It seems like the D this year is ARROGANT enough to think they can take the ball from the offense whenever the fuck they want!
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Voted for Quin's Stop on MJD.
That was a momentum turner and game changer…battlin.
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Off Topic but; Whose this Andrew Johnson fella playing for the Texans?
According to John Lynch.
Matt Schwab, Mary O' Williams, Adrian Foster, and Daniel Owens are my favorite Texans!
I Voted For J-Jo
I will always love vote for J-Jo.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
by Tim on Dec 1, 2011 10:06 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
#24
I saw him with a shirt on the other day that said…..“Smoke Me, I’m Dope”
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
I nearly didnt vote because I was proud of the entire defense
but eventually I decided to vote for McCain because:
- It sealed the game
- The Jags tried to catch us napping, and he was totally focused and prepared for it
- He isn’t that great of a CB, so this was an instance where he really stepped up his game at a very critical moment.
Not only was he prepared for it
The whole defense knew right away what to do. They were absolutely not caught unawares. I noticed it at the time and I remember being amazed by it. That one play might sum up the difference between Frank Bush and Wade Phillips right there.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 1, 2011 11:50 AM CST up reply actions
Had to go with the Brice Macain play.
If you go back and look at it, our D was not set, I think they though Jacksonville was going to call time out. Only two people played on that play, one being Glover Quin coming in untouched to rush the pass and Macain defending his man.
Take a look at my thought above.
I thought the d was ready. I’m going to go back and check that play out again.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 1, 2011 11:51 AM CST up reply actions
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Oh my sweet lord that funny!! I’M CRYING!!
HAHAHAHA
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Barwin
needs to have his own award, perhaps the “Barwin Kick So Much Ass That The Opposing Team Fires Their Head Coach Defensive Player of the Week Award”.
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