2011 Free Agent Watch: Day Five (Part I)
by Mike Kerns on Jul 30, 2011 8:45 AM CDT
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PrintWith things slowing down considerably yesterday for the Texans in the free agent game, most expect an answer today on Vonta Leach. It is said that he is being courted by the Ravens, Broncos, Giants and Cowboys as well as Houston.
There has also been no news on the possible trade front for David Anderson and Amobi Okoye, who have both been given permission by the team to explore trades. LZ got us excited yesterday with the rumor that the agent of Shane Lechler was working hard to find a way to "bring his guy home" in a possible swap for Amobi, but Lance even said himself that it was unlikely to happen.
The team does have a tryout this morning with punter Daniel Sepulveda to fill the hole in out hearts that Matt Turk has left behind. If he's healthy, he's an upgrade. If not, they may decide to go with undrafted Brett Hartmann, signed out of Central Michigan.
If the team has any coin left and they decide not to go the Vonta Leach route, one guy on my personal wishlist is the recently cut Aubrayo Franklin from the 49ers, who would be a nice addition to that defensive line at nose tackle; now that we have a real safety, this appears to be the primary ignored position on the roster, so I wouldn't hold my breath.
Another one on the wishlist is Packers free agent defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins. I thought he'd be way out of Houston's price range but some around the league are now saying that he could be had at a bargain since the market is drying up. This guy could be the difference-maker for us and would cap off an already amazing free agency period.
Kelly Gregg was another possibility, but he agreed to a 1 year deal with Kansas City this morning. Bummer. This tells me the Texans really are content with the Mitchell/Cody tandem at the nose since Gregg signed for so little elsewhere and Houston wasn't even listed as a team with interest. Well, we can't have it all, I guess.
Anyone left out there you'd like to see wearing Deep Steel Blue in a couple of weeks? Discuss it here.
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I'll give you
#unbelievableoptimismfor2011
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$5
Dang...
I’ve been lusting after a boat for a while now, and I even have a place to store one. I just don’t have the cash right now.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 30, 2011 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
First time poster here
I’ve read on this site for a couple of years now…finally decided to post and be apart of all that is BRB. I like coming here instead of the national media sites, just seems like we never get any love…even now after two big free agent signings. As far as who I would like to see signed would be Nate Clements. After leaving Buffalo he didn’t do too much as the number one guy for the Niners, but I think he could be had cheap as a number two and give Kareem some time to back up and get some extra experience. Glad to be here
by CDubLDD on Jul 30, 2011 9:48 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 7 recs
Good to see another one get out of the shadows
I can’t see Clements coming here with the logjam we currently have at CB. Here’s the depth chart as I see it at CB
CB #1- Johnathan Joseph
CB #2 – Kareem Jackson/Jason Allen
Nickel – Jackson/Allen/Brandon Harris
Dime – Harris/McCain/McManus
Quarter – McCain/McManis/Carmichael
Special Teams – McCain/McManus/Carmichael/Jason Teague (UDFA from TCU)
Teague probably gets stuff on the practice squad unless he really impresses during the preseason, same for Carmichael unless he steals the one of the KR?PR spots. I don’t know if McManus is eligible for the practice squad. McCain may stick around for depth due to my thinking that they’ll hold on to 6 CBs going into the regular season, however if Carmichael steals one of the return man spots, that puts McCain’s job in jeopardy.
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions
You think that a 4th round pick will end up on the PS?
Don’t you think that they would cut McCain before doing that?
Just your average, run of the mill hardcore casual Texans fan.
"Have you ever noticed that? We base our assessment of the intelligence of others almost entirely on how closely their thinking matches our own. I’m sure that there are people out there who violently disagree with me on most things, and I’m broad-minded enough to concede that they might possibly not be complete idiots, but I much prefer the company of people who agree with me."
Probably not, but we don't know how Wade & Vance will think on this
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Very true
Just your average, run of the mill hardcore casual Texans fan.
"Have you ever noticed that? We base our assessment of the intelligence of others almost entirely on how closely their thinking matches our own. I’m sure that there are people out there who violently disagree with me on most things, and I’m broad-minded enough to concede that they might possibly not be complete idiots, but I much prefer the company of people who agree with me."
Cb depth is finally starting to get pretty good
6 is usually the magic number of corners that are carried on the 53. Here’s what I see.
1- Joseph
2- Jackson
3- Allen – has a chance to compete for 2
4- McCain – short camp and no OTA’s gives him early advantage over rookies.
5- Harris – could compete for dime or nickel but I don’t think that Wade wants to throw rookies out there against the Colts in week 1, but will definitely get some playing time this season
6- McMannis/Carmichael – this will be the battle to watch during the preseason for the last spot. Both are eligible for the practice squad and could be lost to another team hurting for db’s
It’s going to take a superstar effort for anyone else to break the lineup. Looking good!
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by Drill Sarge on Jul 30, 2011 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
i think
Roc will get the automatic nod because return ability and he is picked by Wade and McMannis is the old regime
This is true
These coaches aren’t going to give free passes to guys because they were here last year. Its going to be fun to watch.
"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett
by Drill Sarge on Jul 30, 2011 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
can't they change McManis to Safety
i thought coming out he was also projected to be a safety also…
we do need “Twins” to back up our starting “Twins”
Troy Nolan maybe one spot and McManis/Keo holding down the other? Barber is horrible in coverage
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by UprootedTexan on Jul 30, 2011 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
What no love for
Torri WIlliams?
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
My disdain for him is directly proportional with the amount of playing time he receives.
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Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
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by UprootedTexan on Jul 30, 2011 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I only threw it out there
Because I don’t remember ever hearing/seeing his name
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Welcome, CDubLDD
Glad you joined the conversation.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
Congrats on uncloaking CDub!
I must say, we have had quite few newbie/lurkers stepping up for the discussion. I really like it!
I wonder what the Texans FO is thinking now. They are likely counting their NFL-bucks and thinking about what they need and how much it will cost. Plus, they have a few returns they would like to make: Okoye, Anderson, and I am guilty of throwing Slaton into that dirty clothes hamper.
Is Clements on the menu? Could be a surprise!
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May be time for another "Hi I'm Rip... I'm a Libra... I like teal... I don't like mean people..." post...
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
Maybe you can talk to beefy about whipping that one up....
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
;-D
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
He only likes telling us what he doesn't like :)
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¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Hmmmm.... you could be onto something here.
We could angle it from that perspective; our dislikes as opposed to our likes?
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Problem is he may want to start
and he probably wouldn’t start in either place, & not sure if the S.Ok can afford him
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Vonta
I know Casey may have the right size and all, but if the biggest starters on your offense are begging for him, you know he’s the right guy for the job.
I also worry that if we’ve got the tools for a playoff run now and for the next 3-4 years, why mess with a running game that can really get us there, especially when Vonta has enough in the tank for probably 6-7 years. I don’t know if the Philosopher King can run as well w/o him.
Now that it's all done
I am ecstatic over the way it played out. Others not so much.
The Daily News has become so slanted in it’s coverage of things, it’s hard to read anymore. They’re pissed that they helped created this Scrabble scenario and were left with blue balls. Mike Lupica is the “standard”, so the bar isn’t that high. His ideologies find their way into every article and he’s very preachy now.
Its not over, yet
But, if I may make an observation….
Some were questioning the Texans draft, when CB seemed like such a huge need, the Texans didn’t pick a CB until their third pick, moving up into the late 2nd round to take Harris. Many agreed that was a good selection, though, so we hope the best for Harris. But, the biggest question was why wait until the 3rd pick. Now, here we are in free agency and it is clear the FO had a plan. It is the obvious plan, too. Even during the draft, we knew that the Texans really needed a solid veteran presence in the D-backfield. A draft pick can’t give them that! It had to be free agency. The Texans FO moved on that plan and picked up two DBs that will both fulfill needs.
My hat is off, “big-time” to the Texans FO! Look up there on this page to the upper right. It says, “Your big-time home for big-time analysis and big-time rants about all things Houston Texan!” (I think there needs to be an “s” at the end of “Texan”, but regardless). Well, we wanted something big-time and we got something big-time! All you fans out there who were considering “loosing” your season tix, are likely now reconsidering, because the Texans are on the way up! Now is the time to buy, not sell. Big-time!
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by Rip Jersey on Jul 30, 2011 10:09 AM CDT reply actions 6 recs
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Yeh, I guess I could have emailed bfd if it bothered me so much....
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Im sure you already did.
With an ad for your boat.
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"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh. My. Gosh. Is that tired sh** NEVER going to die?
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
Yes, but we'll keep beating it after it's dead
like we always do
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
touche...
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
because we have just enough TEs right?
Why not dump a couple for depth elsewhere? Just a suggestion from a texan noob
and Buffaloes, too, while you're at it....
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
You mean Rams?
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¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
may a thousand rams trample you enmass....
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Only when Kubiak is no longer the coach
It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are OVERDUE to get to the playoffs, much less the big big dance...Go Texans!!!!!
by oiler-texan diehard on Jul 30, 2011 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
just a pipe dream
i think samuel could be had at a reasonable price….so why not offer amobi & anderson, and next yr’s second rnd??
Eagles fans
are looking for a top 5 LB and a high pick. I think a second is reasonable and I would do that in a heartbeat.
by Jersey Bill on Jul 30, 2011 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions
If he came to the Texans, that would be a complete
turn around, Secondary would be a strength. Jojo & Asante would be a top 5 CB tandem, but yeah a pipe dream. Eagles would probably want 1st and a Pro-Bowl talent LB. Thats not worth it, and I think the Texans should just develop our guys. We have a lot of young DBs ,so hopefully one of them will be decent
by FLASH94 on Jul 30, 2011 10:30 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Honestly, I would be fine with trading Cap'n Meco and a 2nd for Asante
But we have zero ILB depth.
"Bite off more than you can chew. Then chew it."
by pvavocalist on Jul 30, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Unlikely that trade would be made
But hypothetically they probably would want to throw McCain in on that trade to open a roster spot. Again though, we wouldn’t trade our captain
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
18 Undrafted free agents signed so far
Here’s the list and short analysis provided by Alan Burge.
There are several on this list who just might see some playing time this season.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
by Rip Jersey on Jul 30, 2011 10:23 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Hell, I knew some guy in basic training who's first name was Sir
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Born a Knight!
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Maehl looks like a taller version of DA
Makes sense why they’re telling him to explore trades now
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Agreed, he looks like a possession receiver in this offense and despite not having blazing speed he looks to be able to move around tacklers in the open field
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
I wouldn't be surprised if we go into the season with this as our depth chart at WR
Andre Johnson
Kevin Walter
Jacoby Jones
Dorin Dickerson
Terrence Toliver
Jeff Maehl
(DA gets cut or traded, Holliday ends up on PS)
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Holliday
Unless something has changed, as in he suddenly figured out how to catch a football, I just don’t see the value in keeping him.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Which is why I say Practice Squad
If someone else wants him, they’re free to take him
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Kubiak made a mention last year before Holiday got hurt about...
possibly teaching him some of the running back spots. A lot of people don’t realize that he was a RB at LSU. He only caught a couple of passes there and most of them were screens. I could see him as hybrid rb/wr catching screens out of the backfield and running reverses. If Slaton is gone he could be the 4th rb. This is where it would be great to have an offseason developmental league like NFL Europe. That’s were Dante Hall got his experience.
"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett
by Drill Sarge on Jul 30, 2011 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I have a mancrush on Maehl.
He is Wes Welker. I have never watched a Ducks gave and thought “this guy has good hands but is slow”. He is quick, which is probably more important in our offense than north/south speed. First thing I thought when we (because I am apparently part of the FO) signed him was that DA was gone.
by Jersey Bill on Jul 30, 2011 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
No, I think that means he's a hard worker
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
I meant more along the lines of "white euphemisms"
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
What about Slaton?
I guess they must think he can battle it out for a possible number 3 spot, but even then it doesn’t make too much sense. They have new money invested in the Glacier and a 2nd round draft pick in Tate. Why don’t we just release him and let him try to get a backup job somewhere else?
A few months ago the Texans said they wanted to showcase him in the preseason
so I’m guessing they’ll wait awhile before trying to trade him. I suppose they think it’ll be too sad to just ignobly cut him.
Yes, showcasing in preseason seems like the smart move.
If any takers are out there, get the max value for him…
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Except I Would like to see Tate get plenty of reps
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¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Thx for reminding me about Tate
I keep forgetting about him….
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
He has value? Haynesworth was had for a 5th rounder
Of course Stevie has no off-field issues like the Fat One, but I would be shocked if anyone offers anything for him. Word is out that he will not be here, and he made it obvious last year that he can’t return KO’s.
It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are OVERDUE to get to the playoffs, much less the big big dance...Go Texans!!!!!
by oiler-texan diehard on Jul 30, 2011 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Things may have changed though.
A few months ago we thought they would try to move Amobi to DE in this 3-4 and make it work.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Now we got as many DEs as TEs
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Ty Warren
Abrayu Franklin
Quincy Black
Antonio Cromartie
David Harris
Mike Huff
Nate Clements
Richard Marshall
Stephen Tulloch
would all look good to me
Franklin & Warren are the only likely ones I see could get signed
We’re log jammed at CB & I doubt any of them would come here to play the Nickel
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
But it isn't like any of our CB's from last year are "safe"
You don’t turn down Clements or (unlikely) Cro to retain McCain, Molden or McManis.
Molden is gone, McManus was a rookie, Vance see potential in McCain
Plus they’re all cheaper, & we may not have cap room
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Agreed on this
Molden has used up all his get out of IR cards
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Cap room I can see
Before turning down Clements to retain any of those guys. Plus, there is always some big surprise cut that on one saw coming.
Most of those guys are out of our price range now.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Exactly
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Would like to see Tulloch as depth for our inside backers
by CDubLDD on Jul 30, 2011 11:31 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Black and Marshall are gone.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 30, 2011 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
He could be nice depth if he's on the cheap
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
z
yep, I like him or Quincy Black or Stephen Tulloch….I would really love to see them bring in a different MLB and move Cush outside opposite Mario. This way if there is any lingering effects for Capn Meco we have more insurance than just Rev Sharpton. Plus from what we saw of Cush in the middle last year was rough. I do realize its a new scheme, but I like what Cush brings as a pass rusher more from the outside
Reed is the insurance policy
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Im scared of his ability to drop into coverage….with Mario coming so often the other OLB will have to drop alot
Yes, I like Reed but I'm not worried about ever seeing him on the field
If he is out there, that would mean Barwin or Mario are hurt, tired or not playing well. If Reed is out there making plays, no worry, though. But, if Reed is on the sidelines and in practices learning and never seeing the field, that just means he is getting better while the starters are doing a good job on the field.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
But at MLB last season, he was made to think more since he had to make all the adjustments
He won’t have to do that with Demeco there
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
still a little worried the Achilles will take longer than 1 offseason to heal. it has ruined alot of careers
WTH!
too many chubs going on around here….
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Yup.. negative chubitation
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
hahahhaha!
Capt. Nately: You're a shameful opportunist! What you don't understand is that it's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
Old man in whorehouse: You have it backwards. It's better to live on your feet than to die on your knees. I know.
-Catch 22-
I think Sharpton could step into his role in the worst case scenario
But my thought is that we don’t have a real backup for Cushing, which I think is what we need
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Right
Wade’s D will employ a lot more LB stunts. I think Cushing will excel at this.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
I agree we need depth at LB
Maybe we get Bently Back he is pretty above average at LB
I am not sure we can get anyone any good – on the cheap that is
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Ste[hen Tulloch is going to demand a lot of $$$ IMO.
But Nick Barnett or Channing Chowder may be possibilities.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
But...
If we line Cushing up between Mario and Demeco, he’s basically STILL an OLB because Mario will almost always be rushing
Mario-Cushing-Demeco-Barwin
If Mario rushes the many times he’s supposed to then the shift would look like this:
Cushing-Demeco-Barwin
basically, presnap Cushing will look like an ILB but when Mario rushes, Cushing will be an OLB…
true, very good point.... i still worry
about the ability of whoever we have on the other side, they will be dropping alot. Reed, Barwin, Anderson Cheta have all been DE’s I’d like to see them bring in someone… Quincy Black is my first choice
i think
most of Cushing’s pressure on the QB’s and Sacks have been rushing inside… but i could be wrong…
Demeco will still be the main ILB and be making all the calls, Cushing will stil be able to/should be able to play for like an OLB in this defense although he’s technically an ILB
He’ll still be rushing inside (where he’s had his most success) He’ll be dropping into coverage behind mario when mario blitzes… basically the same things he did when he played in a 4-3 behind mario/antonio
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HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
This actually makes me uneasy...
For those of you that don’t remember, “Orlousy” went on about an 8 pass streak in his last “real” pre-season outing for the Texans and only shot himself in the foot by a bad decision on the 9th because he was overly aggressive.
Based on Houston sports history, it is not all that difficult to imagine a scenario where he sucks for us… goes to Indy… we play Indy and knock 5Neck out of the game… shout “WoooHooo” and start dialing for playoff tickets… and “Orlousy” comes on the field and pulls a Reich on us.
I’m just sayin’…
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
Please don't remind me of the Fourth Reich
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Wait, are you talking about a different Orlovsky?
I don’t recognize the one you’re talking about…..
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
I really hope I'm wrong...
…’cuz that would have almost a Q-Tip sting to it.
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
That would be much worse
Remember, The Fourth Reich is the QB Coach in Indy
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
/groans...
No… I did not know that…
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
Dillo's nightmare takes on bigger proportions....
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
It's like UT with the Sunday Edition...
…chasing me through a room of running vacuum cleaners…
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
HAHAHA dont let the back of the endzone hit ya in the arse
by FU Nnamdi on Jul 30, 2011 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
CB!!! Have I not been paying attention or has it been awhile?
Good to “see” ya!
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
It's been a while.
At least, I think so. Where the hell am I, anyway? Are these Texans fans? We’re serving/drinking kool-aid here! I must have woken up from a nightmare, or something.
Hmph. I actually thought we’d find a way to get Danno back in the fold, at a minimum contract. Ya mean, someone else actually coveted him?
Hyeah, there's a whole lot of un-bleach-stained souls running around here these days...
I think that it was worth it to the Colts to get the intel on the Kubiak playbook… Then again, all they had was Clueless Painter, so Wrongway Orlovsky was probably an upgrade.
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
LOL we shouldn't worry about the playbook, brother.
More than one way to run a play. And when do we run it? :)
Yeah, someone commented earlier...
…that 5Head probably has a better grasp of the Houston offense than DanO does…
That is probably correct.
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
Oh, for sure. Peyton is a football man, pure and simple.
And there has to be a ton of film, hell, dating back to SF and Denver. The WCO is hardly a secret, these days.
PLAGIARIST!!
i commented almost exactly this in prior thread. come original, or dont come.
by i hate dumbasses on Jul 30, 2011 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
see?
dont let the back of the endzone hit you in the ass on the way out
by i hate dumbasses on Jul 29, 2011 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
dont be that guy…
by i hate dumbasses on Jul 30, 2011 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
You win 1 Internet!
And no the pic is not original
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¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
YAY ME!
But srsly it is so freakin lame to steal material, esp on a blog or forum.
I mean who are you, carlos mencia?
by i hate dumbasses on Jul 30, 2011 1:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I had trouble finding a "me first!" button
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
lulz
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh great
I Hate Dumbasses vs. Fuck The Jets
that's a win-win!
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
by Rip Jersey on Jul 30, 2011 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
hahahaha
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Now THAT is funny! a rec for you sir...
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
seeking credit?
Not hardly, exposing a fraud actually. I know for a fact the guy was online and participating in the convo when I made the comment, so to use it a day later is just plain stupid. And if u want, ill go on and on and on and on and on and on and on about this cuz I’m the most self righteous stubborn asshole on the planet. Or you can stay the hell out of it. Whatevs.
by i hate dumbasses on Jul 30, 2011 2:06 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Well, their other option is Curtis Painter, right now, soooooooo....
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Yeah, this is bad
Who knows the playbook inside and out and is going to our arch enemy? Really not happy about this.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 30, 2011 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
ahhhh, so the Colts bought themselves a spy, ahhhhhh....
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
It's not like 5head couldn't memorize every play we have run before
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
plus, AJ doesn't come with the playbook...
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
He's got a better chance of knowing our plays than Dan O...
You can't fix Dumb or being a VYFB
by Texans-Brocos on Jul 30, 2011 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Hyeah, I've never seen 5Neck forget his helmet...
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
by DilloTex on Jul 30, 2011 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Good thing the Colts have upgraded that defense.
Oh wait…
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Durga got my letters!!!!
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by UprootedTexan on Jul 30, 2011 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
THIS IS BAD if...
Orlovsky is smart…
REMEMBER the only horrible game we had last year w/ no chance was against the NY GIANTS… WHY? Because Sage Rosenfels knew the offense and knew what the Texans were most likely to do when they motioned OD from the slot across the formation into the TE position.
The fact that the offense laid a rather significant egg
And the defense was its usual stellar self had nothing to do with it.
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Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!
Football is war by other means. - Carl von Clausewitz...sorta.
by UprootedTexan on Jul 30, 2011 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah...
but the giants knew everything we were going to do on offense…
even LZ pointed this out and he had it confirmed by Sage that he sat in Defensive meetings w/ giants that week…
LZ even mentioned why he didnt see teams doing the same things the Giants had done defensively after their success against us
horse hockey
If our wonderful offensive braintrust can’t fake and faint away from our tendencies we go huge problems.
My gut tells me....
One more big signing for the Texans or it could be gas. Not sure yet
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
Or a trade
Okoye & Slaton for Shane Lechler maybe???
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Why is that?
Slaton & Okoye had much faster 40 times than Lechler
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
This is Crazy Uncle Al we're talking about
Of course he’d do something like that
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes please!
@NFLDraftBible: DE Ty Warren has expressed interest in playing for Dallas or Houston and would accept the veteran minimum.
PAY HIM RICK!!!!!!!!!!!
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He would be another great Add.
love the effort in the guys we have gotten so far as well
Firesale! Everyone must go!
by astrosfan1989 on Jul 30, 2011 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
FIRE THE BUM!
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i wouldnt be surprised if they pull the trigger on this.
veteran player in the 3-4, from texas, who can provide veteran leadership and comes from a winning culture.
"It's very SIMPLE angela!!!!! LOOK AT WHAT I'M DOING... AND GO TELL SOMEBODY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!" - Andy
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Jets aren't getting Edwards back and are going to pursue Plaxico.
If that happens he’d be a starter opposite Holmes most likely. A definite down grade from Edwards IMO.
They’ve also expressed strong interest in Phillip Buchanon (lol).
And apparently the Eagles are looking to trade Asante Samuel because right now he’d be their 3rd CB.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
In other news
Plaxico has informed the Jets FO that he will be “late for all team meetings, that’s just the way it will be, no harm intended, my dog ate my lunch, sorry….”
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
has Edwards signed with someone yet
Firesale! Everyone must go!
by astrosfan1989 on Jul 30, 2011 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Not yet but he's getting better offers from other teams.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
take a pay cut and come here lol
Firesale! Everyone must go!
by astrosfan1989 on Jul 30, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
And the JESTS offense falls off a cliff
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
They got burned badly in the Nnamdi sweepstakes.
Apparently he always wanted to go to Philly because he thinks they have a much better chance to win the SB than the Jets.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
But, you know, Philly is such a mecca for the acting profession....
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
by Rip Jersey on Jul 30, 2011 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
If I remember Philly tried to trade for him a year or 2 ago
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
The Jets reportedly had no idea the Eagles were in the hunt for Nnamdi Asomugha “until near the end.”
The Eagles cold-played ‘em. The Jets believed they had “some sort of understanding” with Asomugha if not necessarily a deal, according to CBSSports’ Mike Freeman. The Eagles brain trust swooped in with a “phenomenal plan” developed by GM Howie Roseman and president Joe Banner before free agency began. “(The Jets) didn’t pull out,” one source said. “(The Jets) lost.”
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
by Ethan Matz on Jul 30, 2011 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Yes, also
I understand that the Cowboys whiffed this happening and also got involved, driving up Nnamdi’s asking price and caused their division rival Iggles to spend even more than they planned.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
thats how retarted the Cowboys FO is
YAY!!!! We made them pay slightly more to get a guy who will intercept Homo 6 times a season Yay!!!! We’re so smart.
by TEXANSNUTT on Jul 30, 2011 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That makes for a good story
And the Eagles front office is high fiving while the Jests are standing there thinking something like
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I hope they fall apart this year
Firesale! Everyone must go!
by astrosfan1989 on Jul 30, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Apparently.
DRC was installed as the number 2 when he showed up. And Nnamdi is playing the #1 CB spot.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
I'd say get ready to say goodbye
nfldraftupdate #Broncos reportedly up the ante on their offer for #Texans free agent FB Vonta Leach. The 2010 All-Pro FB is highly sought after right now.
The face of the Texans continues to change
Really!
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
word!
we will miss your crushing blocks and the way you always look to put a thumpin on opposing defenses. But we want other teams to try to stay in the locker room because they are in fear for thier lives. Like the soccer team in that movie with Will Farrel.
Yep I was talking with someone late last night there was no way we could compete with the Broncos.
They have more to offer than we do. I wish him the best of luck in Denver.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
I'm likeing this move on both sides
You can't fix Dumb or being a VYFB
by Texans-Brocos on Jul 30, 2011 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
We don't play the Broncos this year, yay?
At least Vontae won’t get him some payback
It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are OVERDUE to get to the playoffs, much less the big big dance...Go Texans!!!!!
by oiler-texan diehard on Jul 30, 2011 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Some thoughts on our three undrafted rookie WR's.
I was reading one of the blogs over on the mothership and Nick Scurfield was talking about the three undrafted FA’s WR we signed. Looking at their highlights I think we have three guys that are really going be fun to watch this offseason try to make the team.
And make us forget about DA and maybe Dorin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9vonRlG9Lk
Jeff Maehl is close to a Welker type receiver. Small but very elusive. His slow 40 time (4.65) is probably a large part in why he wasn’t drafted but he’s definitely got the ability to make big plays as a WR. You could say he’s a better version of DA, which is probably why we signed him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sIupvV4LHg
Terrence Toliver is another guy from a big name school. His biggest knock is the fact that he didn’t put up a lot of big numbers, which explains why the highlight video I posted was from his best game last year. But the fact that LSU used two different QB’s last year (neither of which were really good) and they haven’t really had a solid player in that position it’s understandable.
Being 6-5 I believe he is right now the tallest WR on the team and definitely a guy who can make plays on jump balls in the endzone. I personally think he’s got the best chance to make the team
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w3iWbKxEX4
The small tie guy here is Lester jean. Not hard to figure why he went undrafted, he played at Florida Atlantic, a small Sun Belt school. But at 6-3 with ability to get down the field he brings just as much explosiveness as Toliver does. Being a small school player he’s definitely going to have a lot to prove at this level but I’d give him the second best chance to make the team behind Toliver.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
by Ethan Matz on Jul 30, 2011 11:35 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Toliver's height is pretty tantalizing.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Kinda makes thinking about Plaxico kind of obselete, doesn't it?
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
LZ likes Tolliver also
I respect his opinion
It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are OVERDUE to get to the playoffs, much less the big big dance...Go Texans!!!!!
by oiler-texan diehard on Jul 30, 2011 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
nice
this was awesome. but I believe the fans and coaches are eager to see Dorin. I was actually hoping JJ would sign somewhere to increase his time and I wanted us to draft JJ out of lane. But he has just knocked the breath out of me in the past with his drops. I do like the 3 UDFA’s and hope if we dont keep them on the active roster we sneak them on the PS
Well everyone seems to be worried about Dirkerson "converting" from being a TE
Funny, in the highlight video – he is split or in motion on every play I see there.
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's what I saw in his highlights as well
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
yes, we shouldn't get caught up in stereotyping him as a TE
He played a key role his senior year in Pitts offense. He wasn’t any kind of classic down in the stance and blocking TE.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
For all intents & purposes, he was like Dallas Clark for Pitt
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Tolliver could be a #2 by years end...
The awesome thing here is we can’t be held hostage when/if Jac Jones acts a fool because we don’t have other athletic big play options… WE DO NOW !
by The Ice Machine on Jul 30, 2011 3:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm all for us signing a NT Jenkins or Franklin
but like someone said before its not like we can trust any of the corners we had from last year so I relly woulnt impose on getting another quality DB
I can't believe Richard Marshall is still on the market.
Maybe the Texans can sign him for cheap?
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Don't know, probably not
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
I know right! hyuk-hyuk... CB, CB, CB... That's all we ever draft is CBs
Of course if we could ever come up with a CB that converted from TE and played for Colorado State before being drafted and cut by DENVER, wellllll…
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
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by DilloTex on Jul 30, 2011 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think he will start getting offers when guys like Cromartie and Carr are signed.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Marshall was signed by the Cards last night
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 30, 2011 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Makes sense
They traded away DRC, they needed another CB across from Peterson
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope this Brett Hartman character makes the team
Only so we can use wwe references for the “Hitman”. Are The Hart Connection still alive?
"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett
Bret Hart is alive, & I believe Jim Neidhart still is as well
Also, it was the Hart Foundation. Bret did have a stroke a few years back, which pretty much ended his career
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Ahh you're right
the anvil could probably be pretty squatty NT lol!
"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett
by Drill Sarge on Jul 30, 2011 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
zzzzzzzzzz
briancushing56 Brian Cushing
Locker room isn’t the same without @vleach44 need him back on the squad
We should start seeing our rookies sign today right?
Since camp opens tomorrow.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
I get why people are saying it so much....
but the Texans aren’t going to sign Franklin or any other 2-gap NT….that’s an unrealistic wish.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Which aggie becomes a Texan?
Ty Warren
Rocky Bernard
Pat Williams
Shane Lechler
Or
Bucky Richardson
"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett
none they're not from colorado state...
You can't fix Dumb or being a VYFB
by Texans-Brocos on Jul 30, 2011 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
No, we replaced with a FB
We have our quota from Colorado State met already
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I am hoping Shane Lechler
But the dream trade isn’t very likely
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 12:21 PM CDT reply actions
This doesn't change the fact that I think we should never punt
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Proposed Uniform Change
to a darker shade of “Battle Red” to be on helmets and jerseys as standard uniform for our 10th season and get a visual departure from our past, and hopefully a new beginning. Check it out here:
http://www.battleredblog.com/2011/7/30/2305533/id-sure-love-to-see-them-go-to-battle-red-helmets-and-jerseys-for-our
I like the red helmet idea
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I like our current helmets though.
The steel blue with the white pants are really nice.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
by Ethan Matz on Jul 30, 2011 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
But those would be nice with the Battle Red jerseys
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
yep I agree
I would like to see them wear it with the all red uniform. Because the blue helmets throw it off I think when they wear the battle red uniforms.
by jtr bmf 281 on Jul 30, 2011 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
true
but maybe that diffrent shade of red would look better.I agree with you though that brite ass Kool Aid red was a bit much.
That looks suspiciously like an Aggie helmet.
And we can’t allow that.
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Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
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by UprootedTexan on Jul 30, 2011 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think Candy Apple Red would be OK
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Not a football helmet
But kind of like this?
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks almost the same to me
and I’m on a macbook.
I like the current shade of Red we use. Not big on the metallic red or maroon at all. Doesn’t fit us. Ours looks like bright blood from a deep cut.
Looks more like Alabama's color.
Still, very close to A&M. Not a bad look, Mongo. But very reminiscent of Aggie colors. That won’t sit right, with many.
Yup... beat me to it...
Look an AWFUL lot like Aggie Maroon
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
I think
A white helmet would look great.
by BRTexan on Jul 30, 2011 1:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
MeMongo has a pic of one someplace
I remember Bob McNair holding it
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Would be even better with a red facemask!
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
That was a prototype from the announcement wasn't it?
There were some souvenirs made with the white helmet and it’s my understanding that they are somewhat valuable now.
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
What they need to do, is to use blue socks with the blue helmet/red tops/red pants.
Same with the all-blue jersey. Implement red socks.
That way, we don’t look like a colege or semi-pro team. Then again, maybe they realize this, and were just waiting for the right time, to use our best combos? :)
They would.
But he’s talking about a permanent change in the helmet color for all games.
Not sure what the rules are for using a different colored helmet but a red one with the battle red helmet would look better.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Whatever anyone thinks of the color
Kudos on the photoshop job!
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Man I'm still so pumped up about our free agent signing's
I keep expecting to wake up and find out it was all a dream.
What free agent signings?
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I was just trying to see
If you were really awake
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's break the interwebs, yes?
Randy Moss was spotted at IAH….yes, that IAH.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Of course, IAH is a big hub so he could be going anywhere
but people are blowing up Twitter about Moss in Houston.
"Lord, beer me strength."
The question is though what direction did he fly in from
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
He isn't Pollard
:P
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's not as
big a hub as DFW, most flights would be routed through there rather than IAH.
by Bobbythegreat on Jul 30, 2011 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Unless he's flying United
Anyhow, no way we sign Randy Moss. He’s not a “Good kid” and doesn’t have a “high motor”.
Haynesworth not ready yet!!!!
Apparently haynseworth isn’t in football shape yet lol. How the hell is this news??
hahahaha
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
He's overweight, how is that NOT football shape for him.
“Bullshit I’m not in shape, coach. ROUND is a shape!”
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by UprootedTexan on Jul 30, 2011 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
He passed his physical at least
It’s going to be interesting to see if Belichick can get anything out of him.
I predict that he is a good citizen and fails anyways
Because he is way overpriced no matter how you slice it.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
first post!!
just wanna say ive watched a bit of carmichaels game footage and kids got ALOT of potential, just hope we give him a chance. also to all the kareem bashers, remember now he’ll be covering wr2s not the all stars anymore.
by duckbill24 on Jul 30, 2011 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 8 recs
Welcome to the asylum!
Kareem will no longer be bashed when he plays up to speed.
Newb Rec!
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Not a big surprise
For anywhere outside of Texas
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 30, 2011 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah our training camp opens tomorrow.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Mannin'g new contract.
5 years $90mil.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Just under Brady's.
Just about right in my book. I a huge Peyton homer from his time in Knoxville, but Brady’s got the rings.
and youth
Manning is on the down side of his career,,,I’m gonna love it that he will only have 1 ring. We are slamming that window shut this year!!!!
The only reason 5Head got less than Pretty Boy...
…is that 5Head agreed to take less if they would use the savings to resign talent for the team.
The guy just keeps making it tougher to wish him harm…
But I manage somehow… at least twice a year anyway.
"In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dicky Justice is an assclown."
"...your in-house hirings on the defensive side suck donkey balls..."
- tehGrindCrusher
I know what you mean
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
It was all just a PR stunt so they could hear people say things like, "The guy keeps making it toughter to wish him harm,"
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Adam Caplan
Amobi Okoye was released, not waived. He had one year left on his deal valued around $3 million.
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If the Texans turned in the move before 4 pm ET, he can sign with any team today.
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Was holding out hope
That we could maybe get a pick for him, but can’t say I’m surprised. Hope he goes and succeeds elsewhere outside of the AFC South
by LouisianaTexan on Jul 30, 2011 3:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
He's going to get a lot of attention though.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
yeah and this comment by DaGoat pretty much busted my bubble
I really think Kareem will be the nickel by the year’s end
and its not because we are all so jaded on him from last year. I think he doesn’t fit the system, and Wade traded up in the 2nd round to grab Harris. Harris has the skillset Wade wants for a better press corner, Jackson is better in a zone. I think Jackson will start off as the starter, but I think by the later part of the schedule Harris will surpass him.
Also I really don’t think you will see them consider anymore FA corners. We have too many on the roster now.
Joseph
Jackson
Allen
Harris
McCain
McMannis
Carmichael
Molden
Teague
Thats 9 corners already under contract. We kept 6 on the 53 man last year. So we already are going to cut 3-4 of the guys we have, I doubt they bring anyone else in from this point. As of right now I think they keep Joseph, Jackson, Allen, Harris, McCain, and Carmichael.
I think Da Goat is being generous
Allen, Harris, or Carmichael will start at one CB spot, from the beginning. Kareem will have to earn it, this time. I don’t like his chances, TBH.
I agree
I think the CB rookies we picked will make a big impact…just my opinion
by jtr bmf 281 on Jul 31, 2011 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Cullen Jenkins
Just agreed to a five year deal with the Eagles. Good god the Eagles have went ballistic these last few days!
Yahoo Sports Texans Roster
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/hou/roster
Already shows Casey as a FB
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
¡uʍop-ǝpısdn puɐ ʇno ǝpısuı ʇı uɹnʇ ןןıʍ ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇno ɹǝʎʍɐן ǝɯos 'ʎɐs noʎ ɹǝʌǝʇɐɥʍ ʇɐɥʇ ʇǝq uɐɔ noʎ
Ty Warren & Blaine Sumner maybe?
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
For some reason Sumner hasn't been picked up yet
3 possible reasons
1) he could be currently injured, like Deunta Williams
2) some coaches don’t like muscled up dt’s because they have tendency to have muscle tears and flexibility problems. John Kruk was right when he said you can pull a muscle but you can’t pull fat.
3). As strong as he is, I’m sure the steroid question has been thrown around a lot. Could just be a rumor that’s dogging him or there could be some fire to that smoke, but I’m not trying to start a rumor on the guy, but its not like he would be the first guy that ever took a banned substance.
"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett
Or one thing they do mention on his scouting report
He has short arms, which for a NT isn’t a good thing
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 30, 2011 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
No, Blaine Sumner
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 31, 2011 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
It makes perfect sense why moss was at IAH
I think he’s going to SA to meet with Jerrah. Dallas lost Sam Hurd as well as Roy williams and have no legitimate number 3 wr. I can’t see Jerrah passing this three ring circus opportunity up, and I don’t think Moss will get many more offers to be anything more than a number 3. This Is right up Dallas’s alley right now.
"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett
This makes much more sense than the Texans
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David Anderson to the Broncos via his twitter
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I am already on the move….. Next stop???? The Denver Broncos. Ill be on the last flight out tonite!
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