Arian Foster And Johnathan Joseph Named To Pro Bowl; Nine Other Texans Named Alternates
by Tim on Dec 27, 2011 10:56 PM CST
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PrintAs Barry's FanShot says, your Houston Texans only had two players selected to the Pro Bowl. There's no doubt that both Arian Foster and Johnathan Joseph were deserving of the honor. Both have been among the best in the NFL at their respective positions throughout the year.
Although Connor Barwin, Duane Brown, Brian Cushing, Chris Myers, Owen Daniels, Andre Johnson, Jacoby Jones (zuh?), Antonio Smith, and J.J. Watt were named Pro Bowl alternates, I'm surprised that at least Cushing and Myers didn't get reserve nods. The recognition (and perhaps the contractual bonus that a Pro Bowl appearance may have foisted upon the recipients) would have been nice for those guys, but anyone who has watched the Texans play this year knows exactly how awesome they've been even if the Pro Bowl voting results don't echo that reality.
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No Kareem?
Thats a travashamockery!
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Did you mean travismockery?
"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
^Shake sighting
"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
apparently kareem isn't the worst CB in all of football
http://footballoutsiders.com/stat-analysis/2011/early-look-2011-cb-charting
Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride
No Texans showing up in the top OR in the bottom.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
McCourty and Flowers in the bottom 12 are interesting.
Weren’t they both Pro Bowlers last year?
McCourty has had an awful season, Kareemlike...
"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
he got cut and nobody picked him up
I bet if we cut kareem he would be picked up by someone
Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride
We should try it
just to see if it works.
by T-Moar on Dec 28, 2011 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
and then people will be left scratching their heads when nothing about our pass defense changes
or it actually gets worse
Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride
Still doesn't pass the eye test IMO
Is there a stat for “still hasn’t turned head and located ball even after the receiver has made the catch”?
"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce
We already covered this....
In the radio show, Tim. Thanks for listening!
by DisplacedTexan on Dec 27, 2011 11:02 PM CST reply actions
Wait a minute...
Radio show??? Tim doesn’t have time for your stinking radio show, peasant!
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Dec 28, 2011 6:16 AM CST up reply actions
I was actually wondering if all of the staff were sleeping
shopping, hung over or just vacationing :P
"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
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 27, 2011 11:08 PM CST reply actions
The most hungover
Is my current state.
by splanket on Dec 28, 2011 7:39 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Wait!
You’re only 16!!!
"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
your point?
"San Antonio is the best falling down team in the league"- Bill Worrell
by TheLastDynasty on Dec 28, 2011 11:19 AM CST up reply actions
its illegal I'm going to jail oh noes
by splanket on Dec 28, 2011 11:22 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yeh! And, stop smoking drugs, 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
I believe the proper phrase
Is doin pot, brah
by splanket on Dec 28, 2011 12:16 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Just don't do them
"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
This is awful.
Duane Brown is having a fantastic year, Ray Lewis made it over Cushing for no reason, Myers could be the best center in the NFL, and Jacoby Jones….uh…well…
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Brown and Myers are huge snubs.
Huge, legitimate snubs.
They both should’ve made it. Pouncey on the team is a huge joke.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Agree with this comment on Pouncey, even though I am a pseudo-Steelers fan
Pouncey is a good player when healthy. He has been substandard the entire season.
"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
How much of the voting is Fan Voting?
Because I do not think the average NFL fan for some reason does not think of the Texans when voting.
1/3
Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
Dallas’ misery will always be my delight
-TexansDC
it should be
1/10000000000000000000 of the vote.
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.
IMO, Cushing, Myers and D Brown should've made it
But we all know that Pro Bowl voting is a joke.
Anyway, for my comfort: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/12/23/pff-afc-pro-bowl-squad/
by Tris X P on Dec 28, 2011 12:47 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Barwin, Cushing, Myers, and Duane all got snubbed but i’m not that mad about it…i’ve come to expect things like this from the NFL…
by Samarth Sulhan on Dec 28, 2011 12:47 AM CST reply actions
This just caps what a complete joke the NFL has become
and that it favors to ridiculous levels the large market popular teams with respect to marketing, player recognition and officiating.
These “pro bowl” awards obviously have nothing to do with:
1. player performance in role compared to peers
2. player’s impact / value to their team
I had always thought it was at least weighed heavier toward #1, but it is obviously not the case based on pure stats alone in several positions.
The NFL is quickly turning me away from a deteriorating and miserable product.
NFL referee corruption is disgusting! I'm done as a season ticket holder until it gets cleaned up!
The fact that fans can vote an infinite number of times should tell you how serious it is.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 28, 2011 8:01 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I do not expect this to last,
or at least the impact will be moderated
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Dec 28, 2011 5:44 PM CST up reply actions
Not to be dickish...
But how do pro-bowl selections favor large market teams? I don’t think awards make a player any more productive on the field. If anything, they drive up their price tag once they hit the free agency market. Had Chris Myers been named the starting pro-bowl center, I’m pretty sure his agent would bring that up during contract negotiations.
In summation: this happens every year. Every team thinks their players are more deserving, and we shouldn’t let it get to us.
by Nashmeister on Dec 28, 2011 10:36 AM CST up reply actions
You are so correct
This will just set up all the Texans players to be retained for less than market value and set it up for a dynasty!!!
"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
Did someone say dynasty
"San Antonio is the best falling down team in the league"- Bill Worrell
by TheLastDynasty on Dec 28, 2011 11:20 AM CST up reply actions
There's often bonuses in contracts for being a Pro Bowl starter (not for making the team)
but I doubt that making the Pro Bowl team drives up the price. Everyone knows the process is screwed up. The All-Pro team and awards drive up the price more than a Pro Bowl.
"Lord, beer me strength."
ISWYDT
Madame de Staël once said, "One must choose in life between boredom and suffering." De Staël is dead but there is always an alternative.
This is where the cool is.
Cushing, definitely
but I think Glover should’ve been an alternate, too. The NFL needs to have coaches on the ballot so Wade could get in.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
Glover prolly shouldve been there
Doesnt have enough flashy stats though.
by splanket on Dec 28, 2011 7:41 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
The All-Pro team is the real honor
One Cushing and Brown should receive.
I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.
Isn't the Pro Bowl a week before the Super Bowl
So I guess none of these players will get to go to Hawaii
Official hype-man of the Flour Bluff Academic Decathlon team
Why the sarcasm font?
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
The last time the Texans lost 2 in a row......
They went on a 7 game win streak. We only need 5 this time. So none of our boys will be playing in the Pro Bowl!
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
They need that
then they will be begging for the Texans in next year’s Pro Bowl
"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 will take 5 in a row :)
"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
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 28, 2011 5:52 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not sure why the surprise here.....
…..the Texans have been a perennial door mat for some 9 years. They have always been given the cursory look and a few (one) Pro-Bowl invitation each year. Until this team shows some consistency that demands national notoriety this is how things will be. Have you forgotten that the “All-Star” events are popularity contests….not something to be taken seriously.
The fact that TWO Jets O-lineman made it
Should tell you all you need to know about the Pro Bowl voting
^This
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Should we all Tebow and somehow change the results?
"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
The NFL
works in mysterious ways.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Dec 28, 2011 4:10 PM CST up reply actions
Sadly, they're not far off.
Well, until last week at least… But AFC QBs are terribad this season.
by Nashmeister on Dec 28, 2011 10:42 AM CST up reply actions
Tebow is second alternate, I think, behind Dalton
"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
Accurate.
So if two QB’s don’t go (assuming one will be in the Super Bowl so actually one) Tebow will be there Tebowing and doing whatever else he does.
Damn you vile woman, you've impeded my work since the day I escaped your vile womb ...
That's a very good assumption.
I expect there will be a Tebow sighting at the Pro Bowl. Haha! I just might tune in if I am near a TV.
"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
Yet, still more than Flacco.
Or Sanchez. Possibly even more than ol’ Picksy McRivers. By doing less, he has, in many cases, done more than most AFC QBs.
Also Jermon Bushrod
Living here, I get to see every Saints game, and just because Bushrod isn’t as shitty as he used to be doesn’t make him any good
by LouisianaTexan on Dec 28, 2011 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
BUT
he has a cool name.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Dec 28, 2011 4:11 PM CST up reply actions
So, let me get this straight
They keep saying that the Texans O-line is “one of the best if not the best,” because they work so well together and not even an honorable mention come Pro Bowl time? You know what? No one watches that game anyways! Really! I swear, I have never watched the game except I saw part of the last year’s game because Arian Foster received a few token handoffs before being replaced by Belichick for Jamaal Charles. I know Foster was playing injured. Anyways, long story short, no one watches the Pro Bowl.
"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 watched when Schaub went
But other than that I don’t care about it either. The game is slightly less exciting that a pick up flag football game at the local YMCA.
Most memorable Pro Bowl moment: Barry Switzer eating a hot dog on the sideline.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Well, they do have the "pro bowl cheerleaders"
But sadly I cannot post a pic
"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
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 28, 2011 5:54 PM CST up reply actions
Barry Switzer
In retrospect, his being made a “coach” may have been when I became a little less of a fan. And I still find it hard to believe the “coaches” got worse from there.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 28, 2011 9:33 PM CST up reply actions
I watched in 09 (or 10 after the 09 season mayb) when the Shuab and Johnson combo were starting
and that was a good one to watch.. other then that year I still watch, because its the only football to watch, and sometimes they do trick plays or whatever but i mostly just halfass watch unless a Texan is in
by firestorm420 on Dec 28, 2011 9:30 PM CST up reply actions
I might watch if they played football.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Dec 28, 2011 9:31 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed
its a shitty product on the field and it is primarily a popularity contest (refer to Lewis over Cushing). But when it’s HOF time, they always throw out ‘he was selected to x amount of Pro Bowls’. It would be refreshing if the NFL could stop deep-throating the East Coast long enough to come up for air and acknowledge there is some pretty good ball players down here.
Damn you vile woman, you've impeded my work since the day I escaped your vile womb ...
are some pretty good football players....
dammit
Damn you vile woman, you've impeded my work since the day I escaped your vile womb ...
/checks for grammar nazis...
you’re good brother.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
It would be refreshing if the NFL could stop deep-throating the East Coast long enough to come up for air and acknowledge there is some pretty good ball players down here.
TWSS
"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
Not sure why there is surprise Jacoby is an alternate.
In fact as a punt return man he’s the best in the AFC.
In case you nobody knew,Jacoby currently leads the AFC in return yards,is tied for the lead in returns of 20+ yards (7), and leads the AFC easily with returns of 40+ yards (5).
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
by Ethan Matz on Dec 28, 2011 11:41 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
IMHO, this is one position catergory that could easily be based on statistics.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Yeah but if you compare him to the other regular punt returners in the AFC he is easily the most explosive PR this year.
Not good enough to earn a spot out right but good enough for an honorable mention.
Overall this is probably his best season as a PR and some of his big returns have come in critical moments. He’s also second on the team I believe in total yards so he’s putting in his work. Still wish he was more consistent as a WR but the way the Texans use him and run the offense works well.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
He also leads the league
In number of dance moves busted before even attempting to move forward for positive yardage.
I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.
by DaGoaT on Dec 28, 2011 1:24 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I was gonna say the same thing
How many negative returns does the dude have? His propensity to run backwards drives me nuts!
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
He does the Two Step
8 times. And usually only once moving forward. It is great when he busts one out for yardage, the rest of the time me and Wifey hum a tune while he does ballroom dancing instead of ballgame prancing.
Super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.
As usual
I am ignored on this forum. No offense to Barry but I posted this news first in a fanshot. Thanks for the credit Tim….
I'm the best there is at what I do.
serious business
Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride
by nolander on Dec 28, 2011 12:00 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Why do you want credit?
Just get used to it….
"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
Yeah true
But really, it isn’t about credit or anything.
Though when I was working on mine – yours was not visible.
Tim likely noticed mine because I tweeted it. I would not have posted if I had seen yours…
"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
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 28, 2011 5:59 PM CST up reply actions
Ah, hell
You are not ignored. Seriously. Everyone who posts something here is read.
A couple weeks ago I threw something out on an unrelated thread about TJ making Rookie of the Week. Rip was good enough to make a post of it so that it actually got some attention. I am thankful as hell about that – TJ needed the recs.
I just try to look at it this way: we all contribute to this blog, in one shape or form, and we all contribute as Texans fans.
We appreciate you, xmant2000, please don’t think we don’t.
Super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.
by Gerbillogic on Dec 28, 2011 8:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
^This
Is what make this a great place
"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
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 28, 2011 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, and that's all I was doing. It had been two days and the
lazy ass overworked BRB writers couldn’t get to it and I thought it deserved a FanPost, at least, so I did it. That’s all. Just giving recognition to the player, is all. I don’t need any recognition. I just like to do stuff once in awhile. That’s what a blog is for, right?
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
I think so
and fan posts/shots are read at our own choosing – which is cool by me
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 28, 2011 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
But if recognition should come my way, who am I to turn it down?
We all know that money isn’t involved around here. Plus, I am without ego, so stroke away. It won’t do any good. I’ll probably crap on one of your posts tomorrow just to remind you of your human frailties.
"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
Everybody please lay off Tim.
Any one us would be schizo by now, if were in his positionand had to do that job, putting up with the likes of us. Oh, and not to mention, having to put up with those folks over at the Phinsider.
BTW xmant2000, I will admit to ignoring you. Happpy now?
Who is xmantoo?
"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
Arian's got their back....
http://blog.houstontexans.com/2011/12/28/foster-says-teammates-o-line-got-the-shaft/
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Too bad several Texans got the shaft.
But there’s nothing like disrespect to light a fire under players!
thas nasty...
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Yet, he keeps trying...
"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
Candles, brah...they always work.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
How do you keep them lit?
"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
Turn off the fan...
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
move them slower
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Dec 28, 2011 6:00 PM CST up reply actions
Keep serving them drinks
"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
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 28, 2011 6:07 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
The Pro Bowl isn't tough enough for the Cush
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
by Hydroshock on Dec 28, 2011 1:55 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
....and goo'd
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 28, 2011 6:00 PM CST up reply actions
Ha Ha!
That has been my FB pic for the past several weeks!
Super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.
I can not
think of a linebacker that I would rather have on my team.
by texans will win on Dec 29, 2011 9:01 AM CST up reply actions
What about Ray Lewis?
"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
what about the holiest of all linebackers who can play any position on the field.....
at the same time? PAAAAATTTTRRRIIIICCCCKKKKKK WWWWIIIILLLLLLLLLLLIIIISSSSSSS
- 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 30, 2011 9:59 AM CST up reply actions
Just think
2 years ago we thought (a lot of us) that Meyers Sucked
Now we are pissed off because he was snubbed in the pro bowl voting
/lifts glass with adult beverage
Here is to all pro Chris Meyers
"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
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 29, 2011 11:25 PM CST reply actions
*Myers
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 29, 2011 11:52 PM CST up reply actions
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