Donovan McNabb Released: Should the Texans Put In A Claim?
As much as I have been disappointed in McNabb's sudden decline in ability, this could be a blessing in disguise for the Texans. Could he be any worse than Jake Delhomme? Me thinks not.
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Absolutely not
that would be as bad or worse than Favre IMO. The guy hasn’t had anything left for quite a while now, let him retire.
by Bobbythegreat on Dec 1, 2011 1:18 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Can't the same be said for Delhomme?
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
Our Andre, who art from Heaven, hallowed by thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Canton.
He definitely cant be worse than Delhomme. i say claim him. At least hes been playing football this year.
there is no RIGHT, there is no WRONG, there is only POPULAR OPINION... *cough cough vote Ron Paul cough cough*
by Steelbluecurtain on Dec 1, 2011 1:19 PM CST reply actions
Bears it says on twitter
They are ahead of us and initial speculation is that the cowgurls will block that by picking up his 1,5mill cost to stove him away.
Swede that like the Houston Texans and Chelsea FC
If the Cowboys pick him up, than they'd have to put him on the 53 man roster.
That’s a big step, and I don’t thing they can waste the roster spot. They already have plenty of injuries and need every spot they can get. I don’t think they could IR him either.
"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett
Could he be any worse than Delhomme?
Probably not, but the Texans would still be screwed either way if TJ can’t cut it.
"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce
I'd Be Surprised
If Donovan wasn’t a Bear.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
I'd Be Suicidal
If the Texans considered him as an option…
Self-absorbed, dim-witted injury-prone prima-donna…
Pass.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
by DilloTex on Dec 1, 2011 1:56 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I say claim him and........
put a #1 jersey on him! It would bring back memories
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
by The Abrego on Dec 1, 2011 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I say yes
Anything he has left in the tank would be more than Jake and Kellen combined.
by BricAM on Dec 1, 2011 1:45 PM CST via mobile reply actions
At this point, we're splitting hairs.
No QB off the waiver wire between now and the end of the season is gonna be the savior. It’s TJ or bust.
Kubiak believes in you
by JayRedd on Dec 1, 2011 1:50 PM CST reply actions 12 recs
You're our only hope Obi......
TJ? doesn’t have the same ring to it.
With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg!
Just remember
The Legend of Jeff Hofstetler – The Backup Who Won a Superbowl.
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by Xiane on Dec 1, 2011 2:17 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Currently my favorite bedtime story.
"The best thing about being a cynic......is that you are never surprised." ~Anonymous
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by Christopher H on Dec 1, 2011 3:38 PM CST up reply actions
I'm in support of giving Yates the reigns as the unquestioned starter.
If he gets hurt, however, I would feel better if we had two Vets to picks from, a 2a and 2b. Mcnabb and Delhome are a better combo than Clemens and Delhome. I’d bring in Mcnabb to replace Clemens, but only as an emergency QB, not to start…
"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett
I dont think anyone wants him to come and be the starter.
Just a back up. This is TJ’s team
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
Chicago does
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 Dec 1, 2011 2:11 PM CST up reply actions
I doubt the Texans would claim him
He looked horrible in Shanahan’s offense, not to mention he’d want to start, & that’s not happening here
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
he torched us last year
for a lot of yards….crap wait, that was last year and so did every other high school QB. nevermind
2011 Season is the Reason!!!
Glad you remembered that
or else I would have had to remind you about when Tim Tebow blessed our defense with a 300 yard game
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 Dec 1, 2011 1:56 PM CST up reply actions
I'd also take Tebow over Kellen Clemens
just saying…
"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett
by Drill Sarge on Dec 1, 2011 1:59 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
thas sum funny.....
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
I actually heard someone on Sportscenter
Say that we had a good defense last season when Tebow torched us. Felt like vomiting.
by Dmo_Htx on Dec 1, 2011 2:01 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Heard the same today
One of the few times I had it tuned in. Just another reason to tune it out.
Follow the invalid toad.
Skip Bayless has been touting Tebow's 300-yard game against Houston as a sign he can throw it for months.
Every time someone points out the historically bad pass defense Houston had last year, he shrugs it off and continues yelling like the pompous shitstain he is.
GET A SILK BAG FROM THE GRAVEYARD DUCK TO LIVE LONGER.
by Synchysi on Dec 1, 2011 5:21 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
/laughing...
I love this place for the additions to my vocabulary… “pompous shitstain” indeed…
/still laughing
/shameless at how easily amused I am
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
What about
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 1, 2011 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
exxxxcellent...
“Skip Bayless is an effervescent shitstain of evanescent significance.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
to be fair...
That offense had ZERO playmakers on it for most of the season. They couldn’t run the ball, therefore their play action looked like shit. He had 3,300 yards in 13 games. I think he’s better than Clemens, and I’d bring him on to compete with Delhomme for the backup spot. I think any QB would better with our players vs. the crapfest Washington had last year. He’s not the Donovan of the 90’s, but he’s better than what we have as our third, and I think that’s what really matters…
"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett
Absolutely put in a claim.
The guy can do enough to keep defense’s honest. If yates doesn’t work out, he would be a good option.
I figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the world that I really was the greatest.
~Muhammad Ali
How is it that TJ is getting
a free pass at all of this. I know he has not played alot and the few snaps he took, he looked “OK”. This is Donovan we are talking about. Seasoned QB. Spare me your arguments of :
- he is washed up
- he has nothing in the tank
- yada yada yada
i think this offense he can excel at because its QB friendly….if it is not friendly for Donovan, why is it friendly for the rest of the QB chumps we are picking up.
I want to believe in YATES but odds are he will fall flat on his face with a big disgrace and he most likely will have mud all over is face…we will, we will (where did that come from?)
2011 Season is the Reason!!!
He didn't excel in Shanahan's offense, which is the same as ours
So if he couldn’t pick it up there, how do you expect him to pick it up here?
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 Dec 1, 2011 1:55 PM CST up reply actions
truth be told
every QB that played for Shanahan credits Kubiak for developing them, not Shanahan. Plummer, Griese, Steve Young, all had their best years when Kubiak was there QB coach/ OC. Not a lot of them like Shanahan. Say what you will about Kubiak as a head coach, but he’s shown that he can develop QB’s. Mike Shanahan failed with Cutler and is lost with Beck. May be a great Head Coach, but I don’t think he really develops QB’s
"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett
We would not want him
He is lazy
He is a prima donna
and in his mind – nothing is ever his fault
So if you want a washed up QB that is z lazy prima donna that has been cut by 3 teams in a year – I guess he fits that bill
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 1, 2011 11:18 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Not sure where the prima donna thing is coming from
Through his entire career McNabb has always taken the high road and handled himself with class, even when playing with the biggest diva the NFL has ever seen.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Except once he left Philly
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 Dec 2, 2011 12:05 PM CST up reply actions
I don't remember him ever really saying anything to qualify him as a prima donna or diva
But maybe I missed something
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Well, he WAS in Philadelphia after all...
…where they “boo” Santa Claus…
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
Right?
I watch a ton of football….enough to be considered unhealthy….and I don’t remember a time where McNabb did or said anything that would cast him in that kind of light. If anything, it’s the opposite. I remember thinking how I wished he would just tell everyone to fuck off. Instead he always said the right thing and took the high road.
So again, I don’t get where he’s drawing this diva label from some people. It’s like they just want to hate on him so they throw that in there. His play is the only negative I have with him. He was pretty freakin good once upon a time. Now, not so much, and that’s a shame.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
He is washed up
There is nothing left in his tank
Donovan is now a chump.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
by Ethan Matz on Dec 1, 2011 11:39 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
lulz
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 1, 2011 11:40 PM CST up reply actions
/throws up in mouth a little
Ugh…
Just say “no”…
We’ve got enough to deal with without adding Drama Queen to the mix.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
FUCK AND NO!!!
- Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
"It's either gonna make you a man or a coward. One of the two. I'm a be a man. I ain't never seen a coward, heard a coward, coward not in ma vocabulary." - Lawrence Vickers
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Dec 1, 2011 1:55 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I say yes!!!!!
His experience, work ethic, and professionalism are welcome to houston. He’s nothing like favre, but im sure kubes had spray called the shanahansand their advice will determine if we out in a claim or not.
by Hstntxns on Dec 1, 2011 1:56 PM CST via mobile reply actions
All of those qualities were left in Philly
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 Dec 1, 2011 1:57 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
Exactly
He has a rep of being lazy
There is a reason he has been cut by 3 teams in a year
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 1, 2011 11:19 PM CST up reply actions
and the reason was maybe all 3 of those teams were crappy offenses?
just wondering.
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~~ Fuzion
Hell to the no...
He has NO work ethic as per the Washington Redskins AND the Minnesota Vikings.
I've got nothin'...
by Bennyscrap on Dec 1, 2011 1:56 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
You believe ANYTHING that comes out of Washington?
I don’t.
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Twitter - xiane1
The Dreamshake
I don't believe EVERYTHING that comes out of Washington...
But they traded him for a 6th round and a conditional 6th round AND now have Sexy Rexy starting for them. They must’ve not liked him quite a bit, I’d say…
I've got nothin'...
I understand that, but the Shanaclan seems to be actually, certifiably, batshit.
Remember, John Beck.
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The Dreamshake
That's a good point...
But in Minnesota, they chose a rookie QB over McNabb. There’s no Shanahan there(unless they’re going with a psuedonym so as not to be detected… which is possible).
I've got nothin'...
minnesota doesn't make a lot of sense to me this year
but what I figure is that they realized they wouldn’t be going anywhere with GB and CHI being so strong – McNabb was there on the off chance they could sneak into the playoffs and to “mentor” Ponder – It simply became obvious that they might as well get the rookie into the game now after they had all those weird losses.
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They traded away their best and most consistent receiver to Seattle
and left themselves with migraine Harvin and the 1 year statistical anomaly that is Shiancoe. Not a recipe for success for any QB, much less an aging one with lockout-short time in the system.
"The best thing about being a cynic......is that you are never surprised." ~Anonymous
"Don't get yourself a bunch of tricky plays.......get yourself a bunch of tricky players." `Paul "Bear" Bryant
by Christopher H on Dec 1, 2011 3:44 PM CST up reply actions
I say we go with what we have and see where it takes us...
TJ Yates has the potential to be a good QB and we’ll have to pick up the rest of Donovan’s contract… $1.6 mil. I don’t think it’s worth it.
I've got nothin'...
They have to put a claim on any Qb released at this point.
Anybody released is way better than bringing in someone off the street that hasnt played in awhile.
I dont care if the dude is a drama queen
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
well...
its a pool of sucky suckers. the question, who sucks less? i think Clemens out sucks Mcnabb, so sigh the slightly less sucky sucker.
With the injuries to Quarterbacks Matt Schaub, and Matt Leinart, the entire fate of the Houston Texans 2011 season rest on the right arm of.... T.J Yates????
Oh boy...
My guess is
they can’t afford him, even if they wanted to. They had less than $2MM left in cap room before signing Clemens.
I have not yet begun to defile myself.
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by MDC on Dec 1, 2011 2:06 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
they can cut Clemens and I don't think they would be on the hook for the rest of his contract
The cap number would only be for what he was actually paid. One game check with no signing bonus is only about 40K. I don’t know how Mcnabb’s cap number would be, but he’s not due very much for the next 5 weeks of the season…
"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett
rec'd for speaking the truth
Salary cap, kids. No TY.
by The Arian Race on Dec 1, 2011 2:39 PM CST up reply actions
I said it before MDC said it and I get no love...
I see how it is. You just love MDC more than me.
I've got nothin'...
by Bennyscrap on Dec 1, 2011 3:12 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
You get love, too!
I just missed yours is all, homie. I still got mad love for you.
by The Arian Race on Dec 1, 2011 3:14 PM CST up reply actions
Hell yeah.
I feel much better about my life now. Made my day actually. Thanks :)
I've got nothin'...
I have a bad feeling...
that people rec’d my post because they love MDC more than me…
I've got nothin'...
by Bennyscrap on Dec 1, 2011 5:05 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Tee hee!
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
I gotta' admit that the fact that MDC is owned by "Elvis"...
…is an advantage that you’d be hard-pressed to overcome.
But that doesn’t mean that we don’t love you…
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
Can I try to sway your opinion?
I was name after Benjamin Franklin, Elvis AARON Presley, and General McClelland. So, that’s gotta count for somethin’ :D
I've got nothin'...
Hmmmm...
We love you Benny… I’m struggling with the whole McClelland thing but we still love you.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
Now... about that bud light...
I love you, man…
I've got nothin'...
We're not signing him
According to the all knowing pancakes
Well, thats that.
Make Em Eat Grass
by F-BombTheJets on Dec 1, 2011 2:09 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
Does that mean were still going to draft Clay Matthews?
I’m stoked!!!
"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett
dont forget ryan matthews
i hear he will be the next greatest thing. better than purple jesus. better than bronco jesus
- Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
"It's either gonna make you a man or a coward. One of the two. I'm a be a man. I ain't never seen a coward, heard a coward, coward not in ma vocabulary." - Lawrence Vickers
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Dec 1, 2011 2:31 PM CST up reply actions
Rec'd for...
…one of the most EFFECTIVE uses of the sarcasm font yet.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
Yup
Truly deserved.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
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,,, and green'd
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"There is no rehab for stupid." -- Chris Rock
Never try to baptize a cat.
welcome to houston
Donavon Mcnabb
With the injuries to Quarterbacks Matt Schaub, and Matt Leinart, the entire fate of the Houston Texans 2011 season rest on the right arm of.... T.J Yates????
Oh boy...
I wouldn't oppose it...
It won’t happen at all, but I wouldn’t oppose it. He played in Philly where Andy Reid was all like “OMG! PASS! PASS! FUCK RUNNING! FUCK BALANCE! GIMME A BISKIT!” Washington and Minnesota are devoid of good offensive lines to do anything. Houston’s a dream situation…he’s better than Clemens and Delholmme….upgrades are always good. Again, it won’t happen, but it wouldn’t be teh suck if it did.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Yes, if we signed him now it wouldn't be fair to Jake Delhomme.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
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The Dreamshake
It wasn't fair to John McCargo when Tampa Bay claimed Haynesworth off waivers
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 Dec 1, 2011 2:22 PM CST up reply actions
I kid.
I’m really not worried about the Rajun Cajun’s feelings
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Twitter - xiane1
The Dreamshake
... Honey badger
I've got nothin'...
by Bennyscrap on Dec 1, 2011 3:13 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Can I say one thing - can McNabb be in any way worse than Delhomme?
At least Donovan has played NFL football this year.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Twitter - xiane1
The Dreamshake
Yes... yes he can...
He can be a vacuum of productivity that draws all hope, all dreams, all chances of anything good happening for the rest of this season into it…
I wish him a long, healthy, happy retirement just as far away from a Houston Texans jersey as he can possibly GET.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
I'd work him out if he clears waivers, and possibly cut Clemens for him
by jkcheng122 on Dec 1, 2011 2:22 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Im still in favor of Kubes suiting up!
There would be NO WAY I’d miss a minute of any game for the rest of the season!
by Its Gonna Happen on Dec 1, 2011 2:25 PM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
he would just go out there and battle
- Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
"It's either gonna make you a man or a coward. One of the two. I'm a be a man. I ain't never seen a coward, heard a coward, coward not in ma vocabulary." - Lawrence Vickers
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Dec 1, 2011 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
He believes in himself
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 Dec 1, 2011 2:36 PM CST up reply actions
We believe he believes in himself and we believe he would battle, and he believes we believe.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Twitter - xiane1
The Dreamshake
But
does Ol’ Kubes battle because he believes he can battle, or because he believes that we believe that HE believes he can battle, or because he’s battling to believe he’ll battle at some undetermined time in the future….
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
I don't know.
I’m just gonna keep battlin until I figger it out.
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The Dreamshake
Absolutely...
Just the sight of him making his way to the huddle using a walker would be worth the lost season.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
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that would be awesome to see Kubes playing QB ;-)
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~~ Fuzion
It doesn't matter...
If Yates doesn’t work out, due to injury or suckage, the only way this team will win will have to win Tebow style, regardless of backup QB.
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by RaY210 on Dec 1, 2011 2:54 PM CST via mobile reply actions
FREE JAMES CASEY!
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by MDC on Dec 1, 2011 3:48 PM CST up reply actions
I love the polarization between us all here on this.
Personally, if Smithiak is for it, then I’m for it. All this around here is just conjecture based on incomplete info. We’re all entitled to our opinions based on what we do or do not know, but if Smithiak decides to do it or not do it, it would be based on:
1.) Game Tape not available to us
2.) Opinion of the Shanahans, though this may be tampering (I don’t know)
3.) Opinion of Kubiak on whether he is serviceable and coachable
4.) Whether he is a better option than Jake Delhomme
5.) Expectation of future injuries
6.) The expected difference in having offense weapons that he did not have in Washington
7.) Confidence in current QBs
Could we not claim him (if he makes it to us and the Bears don’t), evaluate him and then have Kubiak decide going forward if he is a better option than Delhomme – and if not, cut him?
Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but I think with the limited availability of QBs we could all pretty much just defer to Kubiak on this and feel comfortable with whatever he thinks is best.
by WhiskeyR on Dec 1, 2011 2:56 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Oh SURE!!! Bring rationality and logical thought into it!!!
cheater
/waddles off grumbling about cheating cheaters and their cheater ways
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
by DilloTex on Dec 1, 2011 3:17 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
And in the end it still comes down to how Chicago feels about him first
no matter how much we speculate.
"The best thing about being a cynic......is that you are never surprised." ~Anonymous
"Don't get yourself a bunch of tricky plays.......get yourself a bunch of tricky players." `Paul "Bear" Bryant
by Christopher H on Dec 1, 2011 3:50 PM CST up reply actions
LOL another rational killjoy
;-) where are these logical people coming from?
#Texans2011 — Where reality and dreams collide!
~~ Fuzion
If we do sign McNabb,
Does that mean the Texans went “Full Retard” at QB?
Matt Schwab, Mary O' Williams, Adrian Foster, and Daniel Owens are my favorite Texans!
That's a possibility
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 Dec 1, 2011 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
wonder if they would do an open tryout
like invinceable (snickering)
by Texan-Defcon1 on Dec 1, 2011 3:08 PM CST up reply actions
I can't throw a ball past 10 yards with any sort of accuracy,
and I am 5 foot 11 inches. I got a chance to be better than Delhomme. I mean, look at Drew Brees!
.................
Angel come down from heaven yesterday...
why does this subject make me go Jimmie Hendrix full tilt?
TJY TJY TJY
or bust!
but seriously, i would say claim him if you can, he’s gotta be more ready than Jake
and i would privately tell TJY that this aint no competition, this is health insurance
Best Jimi song ever...
Heard it for the first time 3 years ago… mind was blown at that point.
I've got nothin'...
Oh I think there's some competition for that slot...
But on the general greatness we have consensus.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
I'm just a big fan of the bluesiness behind it...
Kinda funny. I’m not a fan of the blues in general(unless it’s some Coltrane, Marsalis, or something along those lines), but the chord progressions and soulfulness behind his voice just sings to my soul… Love it.
I've got nothin'...
"All Along the Watchtower" and "Hey Joe" are a couple of my favs...
… but Stevie Ray could also tear him up some Jimi covers now…
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
Never been a huge SRV fan...
I like it in small doses, but the songs start bleeding together when you hear too much of it. The Experience doesn’t get enough credit, though. That was one of the tightest rhythm sections in all of rock n’ roll…
My old band used to cover “Hey Joe”… fun song. “Wind Cries Mary” is another one of my favorite Jimi songs. The lyrics are pretty sweet…
I've got nothin'...
My favorite SRV is "Mary Had a Little Lamb"...
…and for some reason “Willie the Wimp” just gets all over me. There’s nothing particularly complex or subtle about it, I guess its just the drive of it.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
Little Wing. I wake up to it every morning.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 1, 2011 8:53 PM CST up reply actions
Pride and Joy
Me and Wifey called dibs on that one as “our song”. Of course she is 16 years my junior and wasn’t really around for SRV, but she has the appreciation!
Follow the invalid toad.
I'd go with "Castles Made of Sand"
As best Hendrix song.
The bird is struggling out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever wants to be born, must first destroy a world.
by Stupendous Man on Dec 1, 2011 3:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'm not the only soul...
Who’s accused of hit and run/tire tracks all accross your back/I can see you had your fun.
CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC!!
"Hey, Lama, hey, how about a little something, you know, for the effort, you know." And he says, "Oh, uh, there won't be any money, but when you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness." So I got that goin' for me, which is nice."
I Know Ya'll Don't Care But
“Manic Depression” is a fucking badass song.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
Pass on McNabb.
Let’s give Yates a chance before we start dumping all over him.
The bird is struggling out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever wants to be born, must first destroy a world.
by Stupendous Man on Dec 1, 2011 3:30 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Yates would still be the starter.
McNabb would be that veteran insurance incase Yates completely busts or gets hurt.
by Dmo_Htx on Dec 1, 2011 3:43 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I figured he would be used as QB depth,
But I’m getting the impression that some people here WANT to start McNabb. Unforgivable.
The bird is struggling out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever wants to be born, must first destroy a world.
by Stupendous Man on Dec 1, 2011 3:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'm totally for TJ Yates starting. He had some pretty impressive flashes of brilliance in the 1st half
He’ll be fine. =)
Having an upgrade over Clemens would be a good reason to pick up McNabb IF and ONLY IF he clears waivers — we’re not forking over good money for a QB who can’t resurrect crappy offenses =P. Never mind the fact that QB is only one part of the team. Anyone we pick up would be blessed to join our offense. So we have a right to be choosy and ditch Clemens IF McNabb gets past waivers and IF he works out well.
#Texans2011 — Where reality and dreams collide!
~~ Fuzion
Sounds logical to me.
"My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me." -- Benjamin Disraeli
"If you really want something in life you have to work for it. Now quiet, they're about to announce the lottery numbers." -- Homer Simpson
"There is no rehab for stupid." -- Chris Rock
Never try to baptize a cat.
Can I just say...
…if a defender so much as BREATHES like he’s going to cheap-shot on Yates and said defender is allowed to finish the game without being carted off… I think we need a fire-sale on the offensive line.
Case in point, the jerk that came flying in head-to-head on Yates Sunday. There should have been a stretcher and a golf-cart involved in his exit from the field.
/only exaggerating juuuuust a little bit
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
by DilloTex on Dec 1, 2011 3:54 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Your over-exaggeration...
is my general feelings right now. Don’t screw with our QBs anymore NFL teams…
I've got nothin'...
I totally agree brother! Let’s assign Cush to demolition duty on anyone who even looks at out QB the wrong way. We’ll pay his personal foul fines.
"There's no reason to become alarmed, and we hope you'll enjoy the rest of your flight. By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?"
by MeMongo on Dec 1, 2011 6:55 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Queue the vid of Cush protecting Arian...
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 1, 2011 8:54 PM CST up reply actions
I'm sure that it's just Blood Red Blindness, but...
…it really seems like every other QB in the league floats around in this pink lace bubble-o-protection and flags go A-FLYIN’ if a defender coughs in their direction, but ever since Schaub got here, cheap-shot artists like Drayton Florence and Fat Albert have knocked him out with very little consequence. A fine? Please.
Start making the offender’s QB sit out for a matching number of games to the QB that is injured and I betcha’ coaches find a way to control that crap.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
dont forget
about the blatant cheap shot by Jared Allen and Fat Williams in the Vikings game a couple years ago.
by Travis Roggatz on Dec 3, 2011 11:50 AM CST up reply actions
No, not Cush. He's on defense and we'll need IMMEDIATE retaliation
Andre The Douche Killer!
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
by Hydroshock on Dec 2, 2011 11:40 AM CST up reply actions 6 recs
Rule 80 rec!
"My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me." -- Benjamin Disraeli
"If you really want something in life you have to work for it. Now quiet, they're about to announce the lottery numbers." -- Homer Simpson
"There is no rehab for stupid." -- Chris Rock
Never try to baptize a cat.
i'm a mcnabb fan
think he’s a total class act too.
HOWEVER, damn did he look awful most of last season and this season too. At this point, it would be a coin flip between McNabb and Delhomme, doubtful either of them will be much help under center.
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Sage Rosenfels was waived now
That’s who I want to go after. Cut Delhomme or Clemens and snatch him up. I think it’d be possible to win a playoff game with him.
But geezus would that be WEIRD.
Yep.
Rosenfels would be the best option. Can’t believe I just typed that.
The bird is struggling out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever wants to be born, must first destroy a world.
by Stupendous Man on Dec 1, 2011 4:22 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Sage Rosenfels > delhomme
and will be cheap.
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
I think if they're able to claim Rosenfels
Clemens will be the one that ends up getting cut
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 Dec 1, 2011 4:26 PM CST up reply actions
Works for me.
I still think we would see Yates get his chance Sunday, but I think going into the playoffs it’d be very likely that we have Sage under center, which imo is best case scenario.
I'm on the T.J. bandwagon until he proves he can't handle it
If not then I’d prefer Sage over anyone else.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
JasonLaCanfora Jason La Canfora
The Dolphins ended up waiving QB Sage Rosenfels after all. His old team, Houston, has already signed 2 back-up QBs last 2 weeks, however
i just read it thanks
I was all for picking him up and still am but now I want to see what TJ can do and rosenfels be the backup
Houston will try to claim him regardless
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 Dec 1, 2011 4:47 PM CST up reply actions
Don't go playin' with my heart TNO...
This would make me very happy… veeeery happy… /Marvin the Martian voice
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
How sad is it that we're getting excited about maybe getting Rosencopter?
That’s like waiting for a nice set of blue balls… But I’ll gladly take them over no action at all…
I've got nothin'...
by Bennyscrap on Dec 1, 2011 5:09 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Rosencopter's overall skills get overshadowed by that one bad decision...
My memories of his performance on the whole are very good.
I think he would be our best option for #2 right now by far.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
Exactly...
I liked him as 1B to Schaub’s 1A, when he was here. I liked his aggression, under Kubiak’s tutelage.
The Rosencopter was made possible by a Richard Smith defense, lest we forget.
Flagged......
For quoting boy band lyrics
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 Dec 1, 2011 7:14 PM CST up reply actions
Don't know that one...
The closest thing I can come up with is probably MUCH older…
That hideous “Don’t go breakin’ my heart…” duet by Elton John and Kiki Dee years ago.
/shudders
/fires up some SRV to cleanse the auditory pallet…
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
It was unintentional, I swear...
But I seem to recall some fake boy band doing a song about blue balls… was it 2gether? Kevin Farley was in that “band” haha… hilarious stuff.
I've got nothin'...
Only about boy bands that made fun of boy bands...
I like boy band beef…
I've got nothin'...
there's a joke in there somewhere
- Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
"It's either gonna make you a man or a coward. One of the two. I'm a be a man. I ain't never seen a coward, heard a coward, coward not in ma vocabulary." - Lawrence Vickers
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Dec 3, 2011 12:48 AM CST up reply actions
How about...
“So does Jerry Sandusky!”
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
Not you, DilloTex
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 Dec 2, 2011 11:13 AM CST up reply actions
I sometimes have trouble
making straight lines the help me know who posted to who… forgive me, plz.
I've got nothin'...
The "up" button right next to reply
will take you the post that’s being responded to.
by Tailgate Andy on Dec 2, 2011 12:29 PM CST up reply actions
Shhhh... Don't tell him...
This is rapidly devolving into an entertaining installment of “Who’s on First?”
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
What?
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
I don't know
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
I can't remember the rest...
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
I always wondered what the up button did...
You deserve a beer on me. When you go out tonight, put your beer on Benny Mac, Bennyscrap, or Chuck Norris.
I've got nothin'...
according to this
texans aren’t interested in making a move at mcnabb for now
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
All we are saying
is give Yates a chance. – John Lennon
Follow the invalid toad.
by Gerbillogic on Dec 1, 2011 4:43 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
nice... music rec
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
release clemens, sign rosenfels
I figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the world that I really was the greatest.
~Muhammad Ali
sorry, wrong post
Follow the invalid toad.
by Gerbillogic on Dec 1, 2011 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Kellen Clemens career stat line
1686 yds.
5 TD’s
11 INT’s
59.7 QB rating.
I’d release Clemens instead of Delhomme…
"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett
Agreed
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 Dec 1, 2011 4:47 PM CST up reply actions
Past QB stats are all irrelevant
They didn’t have a “QB Whisperer”
by Its Gonna Happen on Dec 1, 2011 4:54 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
jeez 5 td 11 ints.
guess delhomme does beat clemens.
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Marc Vandermeer says Jake Delhomme looks very good in practice.
I figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the world that I really was the greatest.
~Muhammad Ali
And in a thong
…but I couldn’t find the link for him saying that…
Follow the invalid toad.
by Gerbillogic on Dec 1, 2011 5:04 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Same here
Delhomme led a team to the Super Bowl. Clemens has been on Hard Knocks.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
by palewook on Dec 1, 2011 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Hello? You rang?
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
You rang?
"My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me." -- Benjamin Disraeli
"If you really want something in life you have to work for it. Now quiet, they're about to announce the lottery numbers." -- Homer Simpson
"There is no rehab for stupid." -- Chris Rock
Never try to baptize a cat.
by texanslady on Dec 1, 2011 5:05 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
At the very least
Jake has played in a big game in Reliant before. Heck, he even had strippers and streakers for the party.
Follow the invalid toad.
And he was awesome in it.
He went toe to toe with one of the greatest QBs of all time and looked every bit as good as Brady.
Of course, that Jake Delhomme is long gone… But he was underrated when he was in his prime.
He probably might have had that game won if the kicker hadn't shanked the kickoff
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 Dec 1, 2011 7:22 PM CST up reply actions
For the U of H peeps
http://www.hiphopearly.com/Slim-Thug-ft-Paul-Wall-Bun-B-U-Of-H-Fight-t9945.html
Follow me on twitter: @Super_Stud2100
This implies that no one could be worse than Delhomme
and I don’t agree with that premise. As reported in Jeffrey Martin’s column in the comicle:
"He’s a leader and a good person," Kubiak said. "He’s played in big games. He’s got West Coast (offense) verbiage in his background. He was so upbeat about coming here. He showed good arm strength.
While I would expect Kubiak to stand up for his players and not say anything negative, it sounds like he was asked why he wanted Delhomme. I can see where he might hide some negative things about him, or avoid some issues, but I dont think he would just out and out make up a lie about Jake. To me this is probably an honest evaluation of the good points about Jake.
With that being said, I thought McNabb in his prime was very underrated, and I would love to have that McNabb on the team. He also was beat up pretty badly over the years, and those injuries had to take a toll. How far past his prime, and what his current physical condition is would be keys to me on whether or not to hire him.
Yates>Mcnabb
Mcnabb has never really been that good, and as soon as he couldnt run anymore he was cut(traded?) by philly, at least there is some upside with Yates, he looked good at NC and if he understands that all he needs to do is manage the game we will be fine, PLUS Kubiak will put Yates in the best opportunities to win for us, Mcnabb isnt accurate, hes a diva, and will be bad for this locker room at a time that we dont need someone like him, just my two cents. HAVE FAITH IN YATES
Texans fan and Proud.
by Botarix on Dec 1, 2011 5:44 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
rec'd for supporting my Tar Heel
Due to the circumstances, it’s bittersweet to see him starting for my Texans in the NFL.
by The Arian Race on Dec 1, 2011 6:16 PM CST up reply actions
And where is this diva shit coming from?
T.O. was the diva. McNabb has always taken the high road. You guys kill me.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
My impression of him as a diva comes from:
- The complete failure to pick up the system in Washington. You’ve been paid a TON of money, show up and study. Now, I am willing to write that one off as not so much diva as just not having the intellect to learn the system. So in that case he’s not a diva, he’s just “special”, but in either case we don’t need him.
- The way the media treats him (Not directly his “fault”, but contributes to my impression). They have been trying to force-feed him into the Hall of Fame for years now and his numbers and his results just do not add up to that.
- The way he reacts to the fawning of the media. It’s hard to call out a specific instance but when they throw up self-serving puff-ball assessments of his situation that are NOT accurate, you NEVER see him disagree or try to get them to reel it back in or be just a bit more realistic… He just soaks it up and agrees wholeheartedly that he’s had a tough road but is a phenomenal human being for having endured so much. I just don’t care to have his drama or Favre’s drama around this team.
McNabb was a threat when he had the wheels to take off and hurt you if you didn’t account for him. As a pure passing QB, I do not think that he is worth a look.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
What drama?
All the drama around McNabb stemmed from one person…..Terell Owens. Other than that, he’s just catering to the persona the media made for him. He’d much rather be cast in a positive light so he takes the high road. Can you blame him?
Your last statement is dead on. I’m not disputing the fact that he’s not worth a look. I’m disputing the hits to his character. It’s one thing to say he sucks, but the rest is b.s. in my opinion.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
I don't know that its "B.S."...
It obviously differs from your opinion of him and I respect that.
But as opinions go… both are just as valid.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
Fair enough
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Personally I’ve never seen or heard anything to justify attacking the man’s character, but to each his own. It’s kinda sad to see how far some guys fall by the time their careers are over.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Okay, now that is just undeniable fact...
We have reached a clear consensus.
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
Dillo, I an totally on the side of Hshock on McNabb
The guy was an awesome talent. Your point about him being a running QB is way off base. Way off. You need to do some research if that is what you think.
"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
Texans have already made an official statement that they are not interested in McNabb
not really BREAKING
"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
BREAKING
Rosenfels has released compromising photos of Mrs. Kubiak to TMZ. Waiting for statement from the Texans.
"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
According to everyone on Audibles
McNabb is a great pickup!
They're the experts, right?
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
Woah!
Hold up, Steve Young is on the TJ Yates bandwagon!
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
Well THAT'S the kiss of death...
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
shift A'd
oh hell no, this dude wasn’t worth a shit 4 years ago, why bother? I’d rather have that other guy I/we (anyone with a brain) don’t want, you know the F word.
Beer, it's not just for breakfast anymore
by Chrxtopher on Dec 2, 2011 1:05 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Dylan Favre isn't eligible for the draft yet
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 Dec 2, 2011 1:45 AM CST up reply actions
Chill out y'all
we got this, sit back and enjoy the rollercoaster ride,
Beer, it's not just for breakfast anymore
LOL so Minnesota dropped McNabb and picked up the Rosencopter?
LOL
./cry we missed out on Rosenfails
./wrists
hehehe ;-)
#Texans2011 — Where reality and dreams collide!
~~ Fuzion
Well remember, they gave us a 4th round pick for him
I guess they’re trying to finally get their return on their investment
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 Dec 3, 2011 12:39 AM CST up reply actions
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