bfd's Top 5 Reasons To Be Pessimistic About Your 2011 Houston Texans
by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 8:32 PM CDT
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PrintNow, before y'all go and get your collective panties into a whitey-tighty, skid-mark stained wad (with papabear's laciest g-string somehow mixed in), there will be a Top 5 Reasons to Be Optimistic post. So DMY, KWIM?
To say that, on paper, our off-season has been a sea of good news, free sex and alcohol is an understatement. The defense has been clearly revamped, and the offense is almost entirely intact. However, this team has to prove its mettle on the battlefield, and we've been teased by the Texans before like that girl (or guy) in history class. Remember her (him)? That's right, we all do. We also started 2-0 last year. Jump with me, little 'uns, as we take a look.
In reverse order, we'll start with:
#5: Culture of Failure: How many hundreds of comments and FanPosts were there about the team not acting or taking the initiative? Oh, I'm sorry, it was in the thousands? My bad.
Sadly, one could make a valid argument justifying the pessimism. After 723 years of not making the playoffs (or so it seems), your Houston Texans have taken on a Culture of Failure. Sure, there was that year we went 9-7. And 8-8! Remember that? Oh, those were the halcyon days.
Most interestingly, the team has proven it can win tough games. After all, who can forget these classics? But this team has found new and unusual ways to lose time and time again (no, no links). The Texans need to beat their Culture of Failure into a 5-TE set, bleach chugging dead horse that never, ever resurrects (like beefy's crabs). There are some great reasons we can kick the Culture of Failure habit.
#4: NT: Speaking of dead horses, my #nosetacklelust continues to be as insatiated as my wife's sexual needs. I've gone on and on (and on and on and on) about my intense dislike of Shaun Cody and Bill Kollar, so I won't be rehashing the unpleasantness, lest I go completely insane. Alas, the lack of quality play in the middle of our defensive line has been yet another leitmotif, so to speak, in the franchise's history.
Not that there's a lot of pressure on Earl Mitchell, but he is the only player currently on the roster capable of stepping up and making plays at NT. No longer can the middle of our defensive line simultaneously both resemble a turnstile and those old troughs in the men's room in the Astrodome. Part of the reason to be so concerned is...
#3: ILBs: Antwan Odom was released by the Bungles Bengals this week after Odom proved, in part, incapable of returning from his Achilles tear. In an outstanding post, DreKeem talked about the catastrophic impacts of Achilles tears on NFL players.
And it's not like my beloved DeMeco Ryans was looking all that great before the injury, either. Even before the Chiefs game, Ryans did not look like the same player. He consistently looked a step or two slower to the ball/ball-carrier, which PFF verifies with its poor grades and huge number of missed tackles "credited" to Cap'n 'Meco. Of course, Frank Bush's execrable Battle Red Carpet Zone played a part in DeMeco's slump, but how much was because of DeMeco? And how much impact will his injury have? For the record, I'll say I'm not optimistic about the situation.
Brian Cushing didn't get hurt last year, but he still managed to miss four games after being suspended for suspected performance enhancing drug use. When he returned, Cushing's performance was all but enhanced. Not unlike DeMeco, Cushing seemed to have lost all explosiveness. Aside from the two games against the BE-SFs, Cushing was absolutely atrocious.
That said, it was a bit much to expect Cushing to play to his monumental 2009 levels, but Cushing was still a different player, oft times looking ineffective, if not downright lost (especially once he took over for 'Meco at MLB after the latter was injured.
'Meco and Cushing have a lot to prove, and aside from Darryl Sharpton, there's little depth in the middle. I would've preferred we addressed the problem earlier in free agency, and the front office will have to add players to the roster regardless. Sharpton looked pretty decent at times last year, though he needs a ton of work in coverage.
#2: CB2: Kareem Jackson and Jason Allen. Wow. It's like choosing between lethal injection and a firing squad. There's little chance we sign yet another CB, so we're going to dance with these two. I reviewed these guys way back when, and I have little to add to it at this juncture. We added one CB in Johnathan Joseph, and signing Danieal Manning and moving Glover Quin to S will help our pass defense a tremendous amount. Kareem is young, and there's no way he can be that poor again. Finally, I'm hopeful the removal of David Gibbs as secondary coach, by itself, is yet more addition by subtraction.
Allen or Jackson need to step up and prove to be capable of playing at least below-average CB. We simply cannot afford these guys to "ole" opposing wide receivers into the end zone as was so common in 2010.
#1: Gary Kubiak: Hasn't anybody bought the man an XBOX 360 and copy of Madden yet? Maybe we should invite him to the tournament?
To his credit, Kubiak won a couple of challenges last year. HUZZAH! Punting on 4th and 4 on Washington's 34? GAG!
Kubiak has evolved as a head coach. He has grown and improved. Not unlike Kareem Jackson, though, he can do much more. Expectations should be extremely high for him this year. The team is giving him the pieces he needs to succeed. No more excuses. Win or join Frank Bush in Methopotamia (because I can think of no worse punishment).
THE NEXT POST WILL BE ABOUT WHY I'M OPTIMISTIC. REALLY. ALL CAPS!
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Look on the bright side
The odds of this happening again are remote at best ;)
by Jonathan Loesche on Jul 31, 2011 8:36 PM CDT reply actions
Haven't I banned you yet?
We were just talking about you the other day, too. In good ways. So much for that.
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Heh
Good to be back, maybe I’ll actually start writing again once my cynicism starts to fade
by Jonathan Loesche on Jul 31, 2011 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not afraid to say
You’re a fantastic blogger.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Pfft.
Don’t listen to BFD. He’s probably drunk on bacon fat right now.
BTW, I did it. Four times. You were right. Bahahha
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On a serious note
The lack of a NT is the biggest concern I would have for Houston. A 3-4 can’t work without one, regardless of if Hou managed to win the Nnamdi sweepstakes or not
by Jonathan Loesche on Jul 31, 2011 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Well Wade's 3-4 is different from other 3-4 defenses
The “Phillips”
This system is not what people think of when they think of the 3-4, because the original 3-4 was/is strictly a 2-gap system.
In fact, look at the Denver “Orange Crush Defense” of the late 70’s. It was run by Red Miller, and one of his assistants at the time was Coach Belichick. Belichick ended up in NE as we all know, while Fairbanks returned to college coaching in Colorado. Denver fans would thus be more likely than many fans to think of the 3-4 in terms of 2 gap, but you can still read the mistaken notion in many sports sites and publications.
The Phillips is named after “Bum Phillips”, father of DAL head coach Wade Phillips, who formerly coached the Broncos as both a head coach and defensive coordinator. Bum learned under Paul “Bear” Bryant at A&M and had coached high school football well enough to break into the college ranks (not a common route). He was a defensive coordinator in SD, then in HOU (that’s the Oilers for you young folks). He later was a head coach in HOU and later for NO.
Phillips was an innovator who turned the 3-4 upside down. His system is one-gap. The DL penetrates, and is charged with constant harrasment of the QB. The LBs are typically fast, and at least one of them will blitz on any given play.
The reason for the near constant 1-LB blitz is to account for the fact that the outnumbered DL is also relatively undersized and only one-gapping. However, the adjustments work out well. The OL never knows who the blitzer will be, or where he will come from. The Phillips is more aggressive that the Bullough. The school of thought for the Phillips 3-4 is the need to pressure against the QB to stop the pass threat, and this is done by varying who the “fourth rusher” (who is really a blitzer) is.
Add another blitzer in here and there, and the speedy/aggressive Phillips system is a threat to QBs, and attempts to get turnovers by slashing the time that a QB has to make decisions.
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 31, 2011 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 11 recs
Im right with you BFD... had to rec this.... just to piss off kerns...
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lol shaun cody is terrible...
but did you actually watch the games last year? i for one don’t think cushing lost any explosiveness, but didnt put up the stats we were accustomed to seeing out of him because of his switch to mlb and because of frank bush’s track record of having first year studs regress throughout their career…
Nope, didn't watch a single game last year.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Watch what?
Who are the Texans anyway?
by DisplacedTexan on Jul 31, 2011 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
That's what the Chefs used to be called.
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by The Night Owl on Jul 31, 2011 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
That's "Occupied North Texas" to you.
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by Xiane on Aug 1, 2011 1:55 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
i mean
i just didnt ever see cushing “lose his explosiveness”
by Samarth Sulhan on Jul 31, 2011 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you actually watch the games last year?
Did you miss the breakdancing bear?
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
When it comes to NT
I have a lot more faith in Wade Phillips knowing what he needs for his system to work than I do in the naysayers. Call me crazy but if he thinks he has what he needs, I tend to believe him.
Crazy.
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But really, folks, and I'll be here all night.
We’ve heard that story before. We’ve heard that the coaches like the players they have and blah blah blah.
I love Wade, I do. But I reserve blind faith for the wife and kids.
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wife and kids you are insane....
You can't fix Dumb or being a VYFB
by Texans-Brocos on Jul 31, 2011 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
NT will not be an issue
If any of you understood how certain schemes worked in football, you wouldn’t make statements like you do. Cody and Mitchell will be fine “in the scheme” of things. The learning curve of the inside LB’s is a bigger concern.
Thanks for setting us straight on that Mr Lombardi.
Your cogent use of logical argument backed by your impressive knowledge of the smallest details of the modern professional game has made believers of us all.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I may require a bit more convincing.
What do you define as “will be fine” in the scheme of things? Does that mean they will line up in the right position on the field and move after the snap of the ball? Does it mean they will be in the QB’s face 25% of the time? 50%. I need more before I am convinced.
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wade spoke on this.
according to him, he don’t need a big body. now i’m still on the fence if he hasn’t tried to get one because of self fufilling prophecy… or because he really don’t need one. i STILL would’ve like to have seen him bring in some fatties just for competition sake.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 2, 2011 8:03 AM CDT up reply actions
SO TAKE THAT, STOOPID DOUBTERS
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nothing like condescension and absolute statements minus the ancillary support of facts.
I think most everyone here is aware of McClains regurgitation of Wade’s 1 gap scheme and how it pertains to the NT. We all understand its more like a 4-3, etc.
It doesnt change the very rational concern some people have with going into the year with an unimpressive journeyman and a second year guy at NT. Furthermore, the play of said NT is going to impact the play of Cushing and DeMeco which is another valid concern since they are playing different positions and coming off an unimpressive season and major injury.
If Wade doesnt want/need his NT to be 330 fine. I understand Jay Ratliff played around 295. I also understand Ted Washington played close to 350. I dont care if the NT is big or small, I just want him to be good. And Ratliff and Washington were both good.
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This is too much to comprehend for me
Can you give me the vanilla explanation, please.
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Wade looked at the film and said
“Man Cody isnt that great and we dont have much film on Mitchell.”
“But holy hell, those guys in the secondary really suck. Lets fix that first.”
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by Stash Musial on Aug 1, 2011 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Okay, it's all making sense about the NTs, now
But, what about the ILBs. Why is that position so hard in Wade’s system? I don’t understand!
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Im not that sure it is all that 'hard'
Bradie James’ last three years. 12 PD total and at least 113 tackles. Keith Brooking the last 2 years had 14 PD and 96 tackles.
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Those are actually pretty good stats for "two" ILBs
I’m not a big fan of either player, so I am going to say that DeMeco and Cushing meet those standards this season and likely surpass them.
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Is the glass half empty or half full?
Sure it is a concern, but there is reason to believe that Mitchell might turn out to be very good. Cody on the other hand …well he is what he is. But there are questions all up and down the defense, pretty much every position I could give you an unanswered question. Injuries to Barwin and Meco, new positions for Quin and Mario, possibly several rookies will have meaningful minutes if not start. New players have been added that will have to adjust to the team in a short period of time. Probably slightly different roles for everyone on D, with a real system being in place for a change. But there is a lot of good potential there too. I am optimistic, but I also realize there are a LOT of unanswered questions. I think BFD nails it with both a top 5 reasons to be pessimistic as well as optimistic.
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Create a tag of “there’s that familiar brb pessimism.”
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
HA!
I figured I couldn’t do a why I’m optimistic without a why I’m pessimistic. BECAUSE! I don’t know why.
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OT:
Thoughts on the prospects we got in exchange for Bourn?
Lunch bag full of shit.
Ed Wade stumbled drunk into a great deal for Pence. Then sobered up and promptly got fleeced… again.
by DisplacedTexan on Jul 31, 2011 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
^^ This
It’s like he had to even out the deal for Pence with the Bourn trade. And Bourn is a better player than Pence (and it’s not close).
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Which part?
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That Bourn
is a better player than Pence or at least the (and it’s not close) comment.
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Since 2009:
Pence WAR (wins above replacement): 9.9
Bourn WAR: 13.3
I stick by my statement. Bourn is also younger.
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i completely agree on Bourn
Pence’s OBP is tied up in BA and he is at his peak. Bourn plays better D at a premium position.
I would have loved the Cardinals to send a package of John Jay, Joe Kelly, Mitchell Boggs and SP prospect for Bourn. I think it would have been a better package too.
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by Stash Musial on Aug 1, 2011 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
I never watched Bourn
And thought he was worth a huge haul on the trade market. Elite speed and very good defender but never had great OBP for a leadoff guy. Getting a good defensive CF who is decent on the basepaths, plus 2 possible middle rotation starters should be about the going rate. I think Astros fans overvalue Bourn because he was one of our best players, not saying very much. Great by comparison =\= Great
by LouisianaTexan on Jul 31, 2011 9:18 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Bummer.
Probably would have been better served moving him in the off-season then, eh?
Granted, he might very well have peaked during the first half of this season. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if he didn’t come within twenty points of this year’s OBP for the rest of his career. And man, can you imagine what Happ’s ERA is going to balloon to now? Schaffer can cover some ground, but it’s a big park…
Bourn's D alone is at least a win per year
He’s that good.
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Sure, one win is pretty meaningless to the Astros.
But a win for a team fighting for a wildcard (and Bourn’s D may be worth more)? It should be worth a top prospect. It should be worth more than a bag of crap.
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Bourn’s a great player. He’s not gonna hit HR’s for ya, but his defense and his base-running can win games if coupled with the right players.
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As a Braves fan
I’m glad to get Bourn, but I’m sorry to lose Jordan Schafer. He’ll be a solid OF for the Astros.
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by riversmccown on Aug 1, 2011 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Pence deal wasn't that great.
I’m glad he paid Atlanta to take just the player they need and send some organizational flotsam our way. That’s great. I’ve always hated Ed Wade, but I’ve never hated him more than I do today. And I hate Drayton even more.
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Looks like Franklin is staying put.
I don’t know if we were ever pursuing him. This still-present complacency is giving me a sense of impending doom.
Johnathan Joseph
Danieal Manning.
That’s not complacency.
Bill Kollar? OK, that’s complacency.
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But the D-line is the only decent part of our defense.
Sad as it may seem.
I was skeptical about Kollar staying on as well, but it turns out he probably is a good fit for Wade’s scheme.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 1, 2011 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Flex scheduling doesn't go into effect until week 11.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
for the most part
the only reason i can see texans games in lubbock is cause fox handles NFC and cbs hands AFC. the rest is usually regional
by Johnson vs. Finnegan on Jul 31, 2011 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Direct TV is "GIVING" away the NFL ticket to new subscribers
I am tempted to go back to Direct TV for this reason alone.
by MeMongo on Jul 31, 2011 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I tempted
to call in and bitch my head off as a current subscriber.
I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.
I was a DTV customer for about 8 years and was always happy
except for the rare dark T-storm that blocked the signal. We moved three years ago and AT&T Uverse was offered at a great rate so we made the switch. I miss the NFL ticket and this could bring me back.
Returning to the theme of the theme at hand...
it will depend on how well the Texans do a week at a time (and the cowturds). Generally the Texans don’t get the national coverage.
Great write up!
I’ll toss this out there for us to chew on in addition to what you laid out regarding last year’s results:
1. We had four games that were lost by some of the craziest and most unlikely events to happen in football, and that’s at ANY level, not just the NFL. Most of the teams in the NFL won’t see even ONE of those type of flukes happen in three seasons and we got four in ONE!
2. We suffered devastating injuries to key players early in the season (Barwin and ‘Meco), and then nagging injuries to Mario in the latter half of the season. The team didn’t have good backup plans to replace them. Let’s hope the coaches have learned from this and now have contingency plans in place (depth), and let’s also hope that the Texans just don’t have the bad luck of injury losses like that again.
3. Frank’s so called “vanilla” defensive schemes were mostly vanilla in appearance and in results, but the fact is that the unit and individual assignments were too complex and caused a lot of blown coverage and blown assignments and flat out confusion as players tried to determine who was supposed to do what based on the offense as it unfolded real time. Add to that moving Cushing to MLB and trying to parse multiple reads per second and he was nearly frozen solid physically as his brain locked up with the variables and co-dependent assignment shifts.
Contrast that with the beauty of Wade’s defense that is simple in execution allowing players to just be instinctive and aggressive with their assignments and subtle stealth to conceal various schemes and leverage tremendous flexibility.
I really can’t imagine the Texans having the type of voodoo racked season as they did in 2010. Even “chaos theory” and “quantum physics” couldn’t provide the statistical results of probability this team faced last season.
by MeMongo on Jul 31, 2011 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 11 recs
Much of this falls under the optimism post
But you’re 100% correct.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought about that too, that these are more optimistic points than reasons for pessimism
but when I laid this out, it’s incredible how rare and unfortunate much of our issues were last year. In fact, scientists are more likely to repetitively create the Higgs Boson Particle in the Large Hadron Collider at CERN before all of these events happened again for any single NFL team, much less to the Texans specifically.
In other words, even the Bad News Bears get a break at some point. But then I think about those poor bastards in Cincinnati and I have to take a shot and stop arguing with myself while the Scotch races into my bloodstream. Bengals fans have my absolute respect and sympathy.
by MeMongo on Jul 31, 2011 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
No kidding.
We can proudly raise our glasses and say: We aren’t Bengals fans.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, and I goo'ed you
You might need a topical for that.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
rare and unfortunate events?
Thy name is Houston.
Before you dismiss them, remember that the city has a sports curse. I’m sure the Bills coming back from 35-3 was rare and unfortunate as well.
I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.
I said it then, I'll say it again
Must you terrorize us with the memory of The Fourth Reich?
He scarred my childhood & he crushed my family’s hopes of watching the Oilers in a Super Bowl. You don’t do that to a 9 year old kid a few weeks before his 10th birthday.
/crawls into a corner in the fetal position rocking back & forth
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Aug 1, 2011 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Sorry man
DaGoat brought it up. I just linked for historical record.
Find your happy place
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
I really can’t imagine the Texans having the type of voodoo racked season as they did in 2010. Even "chaos theory" and "quantum physics" couldn’t provide the statistical results of probability this team faced last season.
I seem to recall feeling that way an awful lot these since Kubes arrived.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
The problem with that thinking about "voodoo" is that voodoo is like the honey badger.
IT DOESN’T CARE!
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by TexansForever on Aug 1, 2011 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Who is this guy?
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Two things
1)
In an outstanding post, DreKeem talked about the catastrophic impacts of Achilles tears on NFL players.
This is probably a link to goatse or something, because there’s no way DreKeem actually wrote something.
2) I don’t think I’m as down on the ILB’s because they do have Sharpton backing up, and he had a couple of decent games last year.
I am a bit shocked that the Reed/Barwin OLB spot didn’t make your list. A rookie with questionable pass-rush instincts and a guy coming off a serious injury at one of the most important points on the defense does not fill me with optimism.
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by riversmccown on Jul 31, 2011 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs
I went with just five
But this was in the running. I think it’s because I can see Wade solving this problem easier than I can the issues inside, right or wrong.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh
And rec’ed for the goatse reference.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
for the goatse reference?
Why in the hell do you rec that?
/shudders
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I never said I didn't know what it was, in fact look at my /shudder
I think that explains what I mean.
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or wait, were you asking what it was chuckiepoo?
No, don’t google it.
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Don't knock it
til you try it.
I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.
Squee!!! Squee!!! C'mon Rivers!!! We can get there again!!!
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One can be pleased with the overall direction and still find faults
#NTBlueBalls
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LOL @ NTBlueBalls... touche
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- tehGrindCrusher
The writer's #1 is also my #1
I think the biggest thing that can hold this team back is the HC. Has Kubiak learned all his lessons? Or, will he be repeating his mistakes over again? Will he come up with new snafus! These are all questions I’m afraid of what the answer is to them. I am not sold that Kubiak can lead this team to enough victories. The team can only win so many on their own. The coach has to win a few! In those close games, I am not a true believer. I can’t stand it when he turns away from the field during field goal kicks! I can’t stand that he has no grasp of the game clock! It kills me that he doesn’t understand how to go for the jugular! I am frightened that he is not capable of out-thinking the opposing coach! I can go on and on, but I don’t want to steal everyone’s thunder because I know you all know what I’m saying and you have your own phobias and aversions when it comes to Kubiak as a team leader…..
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
by Rip Jersey on Jul 31, 2011 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
I cant stand it when he reads his chart instead of watching the game
and how he doesnt seem to notice the condition of the players when they tire (for both our team and the opps). But despite this the offense was pretty good last year. If he just keeps his mitts off the defense (which I think he will), I think the improvement there will carry us quite a ways.
had to give that a rec
I am in total agrement with you on the fact he looks away not just on kick’s but big plays. Thats the time you need your coach looking and giving you praise instead of turning your back on them.
Can you think of any sucessful coach that cant stomach watching his team on a big play. Sometimes it just looks like he cant stand the spotlight as a head coach. But anyways we got the rest of the year to disscus topic’s of that nature so I’m just going to end on a good note and stay positive about our good draft and free agent signings.
I rec'd this
However – by definition you cannot have a new snafu
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
sǝɹnʇɐuƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn ʇnoqɐ sʇuǝɯɯoɔ ǝuo ou
by Barryfromtexas on Aug 1, 2011 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
guilty, I thought about that as I was writing it and went back a reread it and knew it was not correct, but it still got the point across, so I left it...haha!
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
The point is well taken
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
sǝɹnʇɐuƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn ʇnoqɐ sʇuǝɯɯoɔ ǝuo ou
by Barryfromtexas on Aug 1, 2011 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
The Culture
Is the only one that really concerns me. A decade of oh no here we go again in the fourth quarter isn’t something u change over night.
by TexansForLife on Jul 31, 2011 9:48 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
that doesnt bug me so much because
we also have had some big wins, and we have also bounced back from the bad losses in general
3 of the 5 reasons are defense....
Pretty much says it all. This team will go as far as that defense goes.
"Lord, beer me strength."
I've been hiding it for the past year but....
I’m ready to come out…I’m a Texans fan. Wooo glad I finally got that off my chest but seriously I was oblivious to the awesomeness that is the Houston Texans until last season when I had Matt Schaub and Arian Foster on my fantasy team. This made me watch all of the Texans games whether on tv or on the internet and while the defense was absolutely horrendous, when I saw the offense it was love at first sight. I have been reading on here for the past couple of days and this is the best place I’ve found to get my Texans fix everyday. Here’s to hoping the new draft rookies and FA’s improve this defense enough to finally bring a playoff berth home to Houston!
by MSTexanFan15 on Jul 31, 2011 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 14 recs
Please bend over MSTF and accept your chip....
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Welcome
And I feel that much worse for kinda being a dick to BackhandCrosby. //sigh//
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, it was FF that even got me interested in football.
My friend was like “Hey let’s play FF” I said ok and I started paying attention to football. The first season we used auto-draft and I got like half of Dallas Cowboys offense for some reason. I watched them for a while but realized they were terrible.
So I started watching other teams and I think the game that got me interested in the Texans was the super cold Green Bay game. Ever since I have been hooked on the Texans and I don’t even play FF anymore.
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I know I know
I screwed up. I can admit it.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I know, just sharing why I am a Texans fan.
Didn’t mean to give you shit.
We are all important to each other, and because of this we have a purpose. - Daniel Black (Yes, that's me)
All good.
Sometimes, one deserves to be called out, and I very much respect your opinion.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Same here
Definitely last year’s Colts Texans week 1 game made me a fan I found myself jumping out of my seat every time Foster broke off another big gain and I was hooked.
by MSTexanFan15 on Jul 31, 2011 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
speaking of foster
im disgusted by how little we payed him, we atleast shoulda given him a big bonus for how he played last year
by Johnson vs. Finnegan on Jul 31, 2011 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
Next offseason that better be priority #1. Granted of course he continues where he left off last season.
by MSTexanFan15 on Jul 31, 2011 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
pray to durga and z that the texans curse doesnt continue lol
by Johnson vs. Finnegan on Jul 31, 2011 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Being new here...
What or who is durga and z?
by MSTexanFan15 on Jul 31, 2011 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I got invloved here a couple of days ago...
CHeck out the glossary link at the top left hand side pf the Battle Red Blog homepage. Helps….aloooot.
from the main BRB page, there is a link on the left side for the BRB Glossary
which outlines the origin and insanity behind many of the terms commonly found in here. This is a link to it as well: http://www.battleredblog.com/2009/11/7/1118658/glossary-of-battle-red-blog-terms
before you go there, and I do suggest giving it a good rough thrashing for entertainment and background, here’s the two you asked about:
1. Durga – A Hindu goddess to whom Texans fans pray for good luck.
2. “Z” is the key you hit to mark (clear) the current post being read and automatically advance to the next unread post in a thread. So you don’t have to scroll up and down and all around.
Ahhh..
Thanks I’ve already discovered “z” It helps alottt
by MSTexanFan15 on Jul 31, 2011 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't feel bad
Were Texan fans, we gotta stick together..haha
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by BackhandCrosby&In on Jul 31, 2011 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
why does it remind me
of an AA meeting?
I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.
Because in a way, it is
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Aug 1, 2011 8:00 AM CDT up reply actions
That and we are potential AA members?
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
sǝɹnʇɐuƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn ʇnoqɐ sʇuǝɯɯoɔ ǝuo ou
by Barryfromtexas on Aug 1, 2011 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Aug 1, 2011 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Hi I'm Alphabull...
And I’m a Texans fan. I also have my 10 year chip!
Texans homer living among obnoxious Ain't fans.
Any twelve people who can't get themselves out of jury duty are not my peers.
Welcome
And condolences for being a Texans Fan!
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
sǝɹnʇɐuƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn ʇnoqɐ sʇuǝɯɯoɔ ǝuo ou
by Barryfromtexas on Aug 1, 2011 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
DISGUSTED
Didn’t bother to read all of it because it seriously made me wanna vomit. The media has completely ignored us all week and this is what I have to look forward to on the BRB that has kept me company. JAGS AND Baltimore fans have been more swayed by our moves. If fans want to hold onto this loserish outlook let them. Might actually puke at the thought that after the offseason we have had that someone still want’s this filth in thier head. Absolute worst article I have ever read, and to think it was a fan who wrote it and actually holds onto these thoughts rather than focus on the positive momentum. If the author wanted to write this to somehow manufacture responses great. But it made me wanna stop visiting this site anymore…..seriously
Fantastic!
If you didn’t bother to read the post, yet, you made an obviously ignorant comment, the last thing I want is for you to come back. kthxbai!
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I read it, and I agree that the concerns that bfd brought up are my concerns, also
As an objective, yet enthralled, fan, I am feeling all the emotions, too. I want to believe and really I do, but I have to pause and check the weather first. I am an analyst at heart. I want to know what makes this thing tick. I want to take it apart and put it back together, this Texans team. I don’t just turn the TV on on Sunday and go into a game with a blank mind. I want to know the Texans. I want to know what the potential pitfalls are.
That’s all that bfd did here. Thanks, bfd, you did me a great service in writing this piece. I appreciate your knowledge on all things Houston Texans.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
by Rip Jersey on Aug 1, 2011 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thanks, Rip
You made me blush.
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"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
A room... get one.
However I must admit, after trying to remain optimistic all these seasons and all the while STILL being the unequivocal Kubiak Fanboi that I am… I still have to acknowledge the fact that while I refuse to give ground on Kubiak, the more specific areas of concern that folks like Rivers, bfd, and Rrr…, Rrri…, RIP [THERE I SAID IT] have pointed out have proven to be valid.
So far I have been overly optimistic about (just off the top of my head):
- Okoye
- Orlovsky
- Rosenfels
- Frank Bu… Okay I never really bought into that one…
…However, I guess I reserve all of my cynicism for my business dealings, because when it comes to the Texans I still prefer to assume the best until proven wrong.
"Thank you for setting us straight on that Mr. Lombardi...Your cogent use of logical argument backed by your impressive knowledge of the smallest details of the modern professional game has made believers of us all."
- tehGrindCrusher
Yay! Rainbows made of skittles and vodka shots
wait..wha?
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
sǝɹnʇɐuƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn ʇnoqɐ sʇuǝɯɯoɔ ǝuo ou
by Barryfromtexas on Aug 1, 2011 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
You know he is doing a optimist article next?
In fact BFD mentions that he was doing the optimist first then decided to also do a pessimist.
We are all important to each other, and because of this we have a purpose. - Daniel Black (Yes, that's me)
I think
he googled goatse and forgot to go back and read the article….
by BleachBum on Jul 31, 2011 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
It is an oddly hypnotizing picture.
You can definitely lose SOMETHING in there.
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This deserves more recs.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
DISGUSTED
I only read the first sentence because the rest of it made me want to vomit.
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"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
likewise
I usually just read the author name before bothering to read the comments.
I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.
I do that too
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-
What's your point?
"Thank you for setting us straight on that Mr. Lombardi...Your cogent use of logical argument backed by your impressive knowledge of the smallest details of the modern professional game has made believers of us all."
- tehGrindCrusher
Oh yeah?
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
sǝɹnʇɐuƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn ʇnoqɐ sʇuǝɯɯoɔ ǝuo ou
by Barryfromtexas on Aug 1, 2011 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow dude you should read the post before making an ass of yourself.
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
Suck on theeze nutzzz!!!!
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by AllenOU on Jul 31, 2011 10:58 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
This article demonstrates one of the things I really like about this site.
It’s not just a bunch of idiots harping on how THIS IS OUR YEAR or THE TEXANS SUCK COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF OLD WOMAN ASS. The writers generally do a good job of offering perspective on both ends of the spectrum, in this specific case all sides to perceived great moves, or in general why a move that may appear questionable at first could ultimately work out for us. They’re all opinion pieces but typically include good references and sources.
The point is, we’re all excited about the additions the Texans have made. That doesn’t mean there isn’t another side to the story that shouldn’t be ignored.
GET A SILK BAG FROM THE GRAVEYARD DUCK TO LIVE LONGER.
by Synchysi on Jul 31, 2011 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
FUCK DIVERSITY!
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-
by Jordann on Aug 1, 2011 12:56 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
/laughing & rec'ing
"Thank you for setting us straight on that Mr. Lombardi...Your cogent use of logical argument backed by your impressive knowledge of the smallest details of the modern professional game has made believers of us all."
- tehGrindCrusher
This explains a lot:
Didn’t bother to read all of it
Absolute worst article I have ever read
by Nashmeister on Jul 31, 2011 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions 7 recs
Ta-ta
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-
You can't use that kind of language here anymore...
"Thank you for setting us straight on that Mr. Lombardi...Your cogent use of logical argument backed by your impressive knowledge of the smallest details of the modern professional game has made believers of us all."
- tehGrindCrusher
An article that you don't like makes you want to stop visiting the site?
Tell ya what, here is a site that will meet your “everything is here to make ME happy” criteria for websites…
This should keep you busy.
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
by TexansForever on Aug 1, 2011 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Please relax
Take your meds.. No one is forcing anyone to read or comment…
It takes a big man to walk away, but a bigger man to break his freaking jaw!
Joke all you want
if the fan base of this team wants to keep pining over the past thats fine. But I am looking at all the positive things we have done this offseason as a reason to have optimism. Oh and fuck you all…this is the second time I disagreed with an author on this site trashing the team and FO and you all wanna jump on me and talk shit!!! If this blog and it’s authors are so pissy and sensitive about the responses they get from fans don’t allow people to have comments. Yall drove me away now. AND I realize you will all have smart ass comments and retarted pictures. But you know I’m right. So BFD and all your minions hold on to your loserish thoughts about the Texans. I think they are gonna suprise you so FUCK YOU ALL
You're a sad little man
I see myself as an entertainer and an Icon. Oh and C finnegan can go fuck himself. @THEREALALLENOU on twitter
by AllenOU on Jul 31, 2011 10:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
The ending of the post
THE NEXT POST WILL BE ABOUT WHY I’M OPTIMISTIC.
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
.....
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Damn that dude fucked that tattoo up
and a memorial tattoo at that. Dude woulnt get payed if he fucked my shit up like that.
No, dude
You got it wrong. The guy wanted a tatoo of her dead body, not her live one.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
ZOW!
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
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AWESOME
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by MDC on Aug 1, 2011 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Boom.
Roasted.
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."
chill out
the post was just observations, it wasnt saying that the texans are doomed to rot in hell
by Johnson vs. Finnegan on Jul 31, 2011 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Let him leave
BFD is just pointing out that there are still problems and questions that still remain even after our recent free agent moves.
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
Every blog and every team has its idiot fans, too, let's not forget
Don’t we need them to keep us in line? The TEXANSNUTTs of the world need a place to vent, too. Am I right? There always needs to be a balance.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
I hate your logic.
But you are right.
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-
You've come a long way, baby.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
like that slim ass chick from virginia?
this aint gon’ stop so we just gon’ continya… – Andre 3000
"It's very SIMPLE angela!!!!! LOOK AT WHAT I'M DOING... AND GO TELL SOMEBODY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!" - Andy
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by chrisd21 on Aug 1, 2011 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
...and entertainment value is immeasurable
"Thank you for setting us straight on that Mr. Lombardi...Your cogent use of logical argument backed by your impressive knowledge of the smallest details of the modern professional game has made believers of us all."
- tehGrindCrusher
We also have posts that disagree, or are even just sarcastic fun shots at each other, the FO, the coaches etc
The issue here is you admitted to not even reading the post and drew a conclusion with a rant against the OP. Where is the logic in that?
Now moving into personal attacks? Come on man, shake it off. Most everyone here is optimistic and die hard fans, but also realistic and critical of brain dead mistakes that cause our favorite team to lose games. Most of us call it like it is, have relentless hope for the future, and laugh along the way at and with each other.
Peace Brother!
Help change the culture…you think this is tough? Can you imagine the attitudes follwoing a loss? sheesh…I just endured the end of the Bruce Pearl era as a Volunteer fan. THere is always hope! SPortsfan eternal flame…next year is this year.
by chuckiepoo on Jul 31, 2011 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
you can review the threads from 2010 in the archives
the live game day threads are packed full of emotion that swing high and low, with good stat info and endless humor. The losses, the WAY the Texans lost, drove people so deep into madness that pitch forks were not enough.
The posts gave us all a healthy place to blow off the anger, sadness and vent it out. Most likely saved hundreds of lives as well!
It also brought many of us together, like brothers in war, shell shocked from combat yet survivors hoping for a better future.
by MeMongo on Jul 31, 2011 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 21 recs
I wish I had more than one rec
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
bfd
You have my rec here and up there.
Your analysis on the above Top Five, is real and its informative. I share your concerns on all five. I was driving in my truck the other day and thinking about your #1, in fact. I was thinking about it specifically, daydreaming. I was thinking, "Dang, all these player improvements, defensive coaching improvements, but we still have the same HC driving the bus. I was asking that question, “Has Kubiak learned, evolved, advanced from the lessons he has learned in the past?” Well, I guess we have to hope he has, or that the team has improved so much that they can overcome any deficits on his part.
Thank you for writing this, though. In a lot of ways, it actually gives us something to rally around when good things happen and your concerns are put out. Imagine how happy we will all be when the ILBs stay healthy and play well in Wade’s defense? Imagine how happy we will be when Mario makes Wade look like a genius when he tears up the league from his OLB spot? And, imagine how the collective BRB community will cheer when Kubiak makes that key call in an important game that propels the team to victory and we can look back on the season and point to that game as being the key game that made them a playoff team? We can look back on your piece right here and say the Texans climbed that mountain!
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
by Rip Jersey on Aug 1, 2011 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
We'll just put 'em here bfd...
"Thank you for setting us straight on that Mr. Lombardi...Your cogent use of logical argument backed by your impressive knowledge of the smallest details of the modern professional game has made believers of us all."
- tehGrindCrusher
God, I wonder what the ravens one is like...........
We are all important to each other, and because of this we have a purpose. - Daniel Black (Yes, that's me)
I'm sure, I was watching that game and at first I turned off the T.V
for like 2 minutes but I turned it back on because I realized how terribly un-fan like it is.
Once we started doing the comeback and the 2-point conversion I was SCREAMING. I was so excited, then we stopped them in ovetime, after the pick-6 I just got up quietly and turned the tv off.
The game did teach me something, I will never turn a game off ever I will always watch our games to the end.
We are all important to each other, and because of this we have a purpose. - Daniel Black (Yes, that's me)
we questioned Durga after that game
at point i think there was a small movement to remove durga as our football deity
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
As I'm still a newb
I get the all hail Z
But who or what is “Durga”
"Hockey is a thought inside your head saying: Wouldn't it be amazing getting up everyday and playing, doing something that you love to do." SC
by BackhandCrosby&In on Jul 31, 2011 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
from the main BRB page, there is a link on the left side for the BRB Glossary which outlines the origin and insanity behind many of the terms commonly found in here. This is a link to it as well: http://www.battleredblog.com/2009/11/7/1118658/glossary-of-battle-red-blog-terms
before you go there, and I do suggest giving it a good rough thrashing for entertainment and background, here’s the two you asked about:
1. Durga – A Hindu goddess to whom Texans fans pray for good luck.
2. "Z" is the key you hit to mark (clear) the current post being read and automatically advance to the next unread post in a thread. So you don’t have to scroll up and down and all around.
by MeMongo on Jul 31, 2011 8:57 PM PDT
Updated
Thanks, all.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions
CRAP!
No, wrong link. I need to fix it. Here:
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Innegan
By far the best nickname. I actually LOL’d at that.
by MSTexanFan15 on Jul 31, 2011 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha
This is good stuff, BE-SF’s ahahaha, it’s weird as soon as I became a fan, without even knowing anyone else that was a Texan’s fan, I instantly hated them…for no reason, but now I believe that it was Durga speaking truth into my heart.
"Hockey is a thought inside your head saying: Wouldn't it be amazing getting up everyday and playing, doing something that you love to do." SC
by BackhandCrosby&In on Jul 31, 2011 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Durga – A Hindu goddess to whom Texans fans pray for good luck, though she usually ignores them.
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
but then again this offseason must be a sign that she listens.
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
Do you guys have a name for that ass hat
Cortland Finnegan?
"Hockey is a thought inside your head saying: Wouldn't it be amazing getting up everyday and playing, doing something that you love to do." SC
by BackhandCrosby&In on Jul 31, 2011 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
innegan
cause andre beat the f out of him lol
by Johnson vs. Finnegan on Jul 31, 2011 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm a slow reader
"Hockey is a thought inside your head saying: Wouldn't it be amazing getting up everyday and playing, doing something that you love to do." SC
by BackhandCrosby&In on Jul 31, 2011 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
nm i found it, Innegan
"Hockey is a thought inside your head saying: Wouldn't it be amazing getting up everyday and playing, doing something that you love to do." SC
by BackhandCrosby&In on Jul 31, 2011 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
hahah YES!!!
"Hockey is a thought inside your head saying: Wouldn't it be amazing getting up everyday and playing, doing something that you love to do." SC
by BackhandCrosby&In on Jul 31, 2011 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
This is wisdom
MeMongo has been on a roll – he must have had his Wheaties AND his coffee!
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
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by Barryfromtexas on Aug 1, 2011 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
That's what is best about BRB
And why, outside of MCM, most of the SBN blogs of the teams we play give us props.
I especially liked the Giants fan who said he adopted the Texans as his second team after reading a post about Mario drinking unicorn blood.
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Never use a long word where a short one will do.
If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
Never use the passive where you can use the active.
Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word, or a jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.
Break any of these rules sooner than say anything outright barbarous.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
"And why, outside of MCM, most of the SBN blogs of the teams we play give us props."
And the MCM folks just have their panties in a wad, or they would give us props, too. Humorless bastards…
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by MDC on Aug 1, 2011 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I remember when the draft started, we had other teams fans coming to BRB and literally hovering here
I was thinking “Aren’t you suppose to be on your forum commenting on who you guys draft??” Then when they drafted someone, they were cheering here…. At some point, I remember seeing the posts being dominated by other teams fans.
teh awesome..
and TRUE. i remember last season laughing my ass off reading the posts, and driving like a mad man home so i could post my piece as well.
"It's very SIMPLE angela!!!!! LOOK AT WHAT I'M DOING... AND GO TELL SOMEBODY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!" - Andy
@doobieman21
youtube/chrisdogan
We weren't jumping on you because you disagreed
we were jumping on you because you didn’t see the end where he says there will be an optimist post. So that means one thing, he is only doing pessimist to have both sides…..
So we don’t hate you or are trying to run you off, you’re just a bit too sensitive to us ragging on you.
We are all important to each other, and because of this we have a purpose. - Daniel Black (Yes, that's me)
Not sure how to respond
If you want TexansPolyanna all the time? Wrong site.
If you want a regurgitation of the news you can find anywhere on the Interwebz? Wrong site.
If you want passionate opinion from, excluding me, some of the best football writers regardless of team? You’ve come to the right place.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
BTW
My beer is empty. If I had such power over my minions, I’d have a fresh one. Alas, they act on their own accord.
Except for Jordann.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
You wish!
What’s that? Beer you? Okay.
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-
hey BFD
in light of recent comments, I have found inspiration in my heart to become one of your Minions. Where does a loyal reader and fellow fan of the BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD THAT IS DESTINED TO GO 16-0 AND NOT LET UP ANY POINTS ON DEFENSE BECAUSE OPTIMISM IS THE SHIITTTT Texans, a team we love despite their ups and downs, sign up to the highly prestigious “BFD Minions Ltd”?
Thank God for football!
by BattleRedHusker on Aug 1, 2011 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
HA!
Depends. How do you look in a 2-piece bikini?
/sexism
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
well it's probably not as heinous as watching Kareem in man coverage...
however I can do a beret. I’m lucky, a lot of guys can’t. Where do I send my entrance fee check that i’m sure all of the other minions have paid?
Thank God for football!
by BattleRedHusker on Aug 1, 2011 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Straight cash
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Yes sir, The cash is in the mail!
(You totally ruined my setup for my favorite Big Trouble in Little China line btw..)
Thank God for football!
by BattleRedHusker on Aug 1, 2011 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
You can call me what my wife calls me:
Dream Crusher.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
you have a wife named dream?
pow.
"It's very SIMPLE angela!!!!! LOOK AT WHAT I'M DOING... AND GO TELL SOMEBODY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!" - Andy
@doobieman21
youtube/chrisdogan
no.. see, his name is dream crusher.
that makes his wife “Mrs. Crusher” to you sir.
Thank God for football!
by BattleRedHusker on Aug 2, 2011 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions
waaah
I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.
by DaGoaT on Aug 1, 2011 7:36 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyltK6pmJGg
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-
RAGE QUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
by Hydroshock on Aug 1, 2011 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
of all the reasons
- is the one that worries me the most.
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
wow thats not what I put. I put #3 not 1.
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
Definitely agree with you on #5 and #3 there BFD
I’m not as worried about the #4 because Phillips is real good at using undersized NTs plus I think the constant game of figuring out who the pass rusher is going to be for the opposing team will aide whomever plays NT. #2 is always a worry for me because KJax may be playing but I think with Jo Jo and Manning, it will help in helping him grow or so I hope. #1, um, he’s gotta improve or he’s out, so let’s hope he got the message…..
kubiak hasnt been that bad of a coach
hes done decently considered what he was origionaly given, and last year should have had alot more wins due to freak accidents, and the year before that chris brown lost us several games single handedly
by Johnson vs. Finnegan on Jul 31, 2011 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree with you that he's had bad teams too
and that I love his offense but I do think he’s more suited to be a Offensive Coordinator. I think one of the things I’ve been frustrated with Kubiak is that he doesn’t have good clock management and sometimes I wish he would take more chances. He’s good at coaching when playing from behind but when he has to hold on to the lead, I wish he would takes some risks and completely take the opposing team out of the game.
I hate to give away happy endings
But this might show up on the optimistic post. Might. Maybe. Perhaps.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
by bigfatdrunk on Jul 31, 2011 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
hopefully we wont have to rely on our offense at the end of games anymore!
or maybe thats still a bit much for our defense lol
by Johnson vs. Finnegan on Jul 31, 2011 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I serioulsy am curious
how much better he’ll be this year without stressing about the macro view of the entire game and being able to let Wade just take over the defensive aspects completely.
Sometimes I got a sense that Kubiak was too busy crunching the impact of his offensive decisions and how it might affect the defense (field position, etc) for the big picture. But then again, when asked about his command of the forest in a post game presser, he talks about counting one tree at a time (plays).
ROFL
It made me die a little when I looked at it.
The roster on Yahoo is up to date though
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
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by Barryfromtexas on Aug 1, 2011 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Andddd,we just signed top rated cornerback
Jonathon joseph!! To back up brice mccain. Lol brilliant!
by Carter Liles on Aug 1, 2011 12:02 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
ha better than the depth chart at NFL.com.
They still have our 4-3 from last year up.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Pretty sure the new kick rules apply to the kickoff only...
…kick from the 35 with only a five run-up instead of the old fifteen. the intent is to reduce the high impact collisions, hence the complaint, “just put the ball on the twenty and scrimmage”.
I wonder if any teams will have the kickoffs
booted real high with hang time to get a shot at taking it back, instead of just putting it out of the end zone.
Glad to don the Battle Red
and I’m more excited than ever to be part of BRB, but its passed midnight here, and my wife is calling me to bed ;) Have a good one, I’m pumped for this year. See you all soon – I’m hoping to maybe go see the Cinci game as its the only close (10hr drive) game to where I live…
G’night all
"Hockey is a thought inside your head saying: Wouldn't it be amazing getting up everyday and playing, doing something that you love to do." SC
by BackhandCrosby&In on Jul 31, 2011 11:42 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
AllenOU...your mother is a small little man!!!
The reason I am disgusted is because this trash write up. I didn’t have to read every word of it. I have been watching this team since day 1. I have been reading yall’s comments and complaints all week. One was that the media always ignores us. THE FIRST ARTICLE WE GET ON HERE IS TRASHING US!!!! I didn’t have to read every word to know what it said. I didn’t have to finish it to see that he was gonna write an optimistic article next, it’s in the first paragraph. So you all can kiss my ass with your attempts to discredit me. I was very happy I found this site. But you did lose a reader and just because I didn’t make some stupid HEY this is my first post thing I was a reader for the past few years. I would have watched douring games. But you people have made me see that you are just like the Bills fans up here…good luck with your lives people
by TEXANSNUTT on Jul 31, 2011 11:46 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Easy does it bro!
Did you take a look back through the posts? Lotta folks bearing their hearts up there. There’s always a difference of opinion and different perspectives to consider. Intermixed into the tirade (both sides to be sure) we welcomed a couple of newbs and got them indoctrinated into the way of Durga and z. Lighten up a little and try to find a center. Much humility among brothers.
Chill out a bit.
No one’s making you read the articles, and this particular article isn’t trashing the Texans, it’s giving supported reasons why someone may choose to temper their optimism. I can’t speak for everyone, but I know in my case I enjoy articles like these. I’m sure I could find other sites if all I wanted was people kissing the ass of the Texans, but I enjoy these because they help keep perspective.
If this is what’s done it for you at this site, well, there’s not much to be done about it. Good luck.
GET A SILK BAG FROM THE GRAVEYARD DUCK TO LIVE LONGER.
by Synchysi on Jul 31, 2011 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
“The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it.” – Ayn Rand
by CaptainCool on Jul 31, 2011 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
.......
Did he just compare us to BILLS fans?
by Carter Liles on Aug 1, 2011 12:04 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
This is a terrible post.
I didn’t bother to read all of it, but c’mon. I’m disgusted. It was a trash write up. I was really happy when you started posting here, but you’ve just lost a reader.
by Nashmeister on Aug 1, 2011 12:59 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Quit with the bitching.
Leave already.
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-
by Jordann on Aug 1, 2011 1:01 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
Ummmmm
Is anyone forcing you to read it?
I see myself as an entertainer and an Icon. Oh and C finnegan can go fuck himself. @THEREALALLENOU on twitter
by AllenOU on Aug 1, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm sitting here with balm slapped on my chest....
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Uh yeah? Doesn't the voice speak to you?
"Thank you for setting us straight on that Mr. Lombardi...Your cogent use of logical argument backed by your impressive knowledge of the smallest details of the modern professional game has made believers of us all."
- tehGrindCrusher
#2
I’m still sticking with Kareem improving immensely from his rookie year.
Seriously we threw the kid to the dogs and we didn’t even give him decent safety play or a consistent front 7.
With a year under his belt and improved coaching I think he will have a solid year for us.
It is fair to saw though that a big part of the defense improving is both him and Quin stepping up next season. If they don’t improve it’s going to get ugly at times.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
I agree hopefully he lives up to his first round pick
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
Jackson really has no excuses if he doesn't improve
He’s got:
(A) Better defensive coordinator
(B) A better pass rush, in theory at least
© He’s got better safety support from both the FS and SS
If he can’t show improvement then I don’t know what to make of it…
"Lord, beer me strength."
Sophomore slump?
Can his numbers get worse from last year? I was under the impression he was ‘historically’ bad.
Pass defense as a whole nearly was.
But Kareem’s numbers were pretty comparable to Quin’s as far as catches and yards given up. And I think Quin actually gave up more TD’s.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Not really.
Quin gave up 12.7 per catch; Kareem was at an abysmal 16. The range last year went from 7 to 18, so that’s a pretty enormous difference.
One thing I considered if K-Jax can't get it together
is we could put Allen at Safety and Quin on the other side of Joseph
all week paople have been complaining in great lenght the "problems" we still have
woulda been good to get an article about the things that are happening that are good. Not saying the writer has to kiss the teams ass. But how many posts have been done about needing a NT, Kube sucks and our past failures. I would prefer an article with something about the guys we have now. Not just the we got this guy. But something we dont know. I called it trashing because it’s yet another article picking flaws that are really just beat to death, Find one fan who hasnt heard the spew in the article a million times. Find one that knows nothing about our new roster additions. I know no one cares that I wont read this anymore. But I care that I have noplace to go and talk Texans where they dont want to keep living in the past
stop taking shit so seriously
when talking about the past were joking, if we werent we wouldnt be fans….
by Johnson vs. Finnegan on Aug 1, 2011 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Those articles are coming....
The ones that analyze the changes and what they mean on the field. Can’t speak for everyone else, but I’m waiting to see what other move or two is made this week (whether it is Warren or that Browns FB or someone else).
"Lord, beer me strength."
i wouldnt mind getting lofa tatupo either
he would be a solid middle linebacker for us (and he just got released)
by Johnson vs. Finnegan on Aug 1, 2011 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Don't think he will fit, but who knows?
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
our whole scheme relies on the front 7 being able to stop the run
with out help from the safeties, so he couldnt hurt
by Johnson vs. Finnegan on Aug 1, 2011 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions
I think he's out of our price range.
He probably wants to be a starter and wants to be paid like one, neither of which I imagine we can offer right now.
GET A SILK BAG FROM THE GRAVEYARD DUCK TO LIVE LONGER.
i still cant believe we dont have cap space
after all the people that the eagles have signed
by Johnson vs. Finnegan on Aug 1, 2011 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't know.
He’s going to want to go to a team that he will start for. Plus his contract demand would be to much for us to pay for a guy that’d be a back up.
If we could even afford him that is.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
i think hes good enough to start on our team
our inside linebackers could be better
by Johnson vs. Finnegan on Aug 1, 2011 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't see the coaches starting him over Cushing or Demeco.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
cushing needs to be moved back to an outside with mario
and i love demeco and all, but im not to confident in the recovery from his injury, from what ive heard not too many football players come back from that
by Johnson vs. Finnegan on Aug 1, 2011 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Coches feel he's better palying and rushing from the middle.
Besides he wouldn’t start if we moved him outside because he’d be behind Mario/Barwin on either side.
Yes Demeco is trying to come back from a serious injury but from what I’ve heard he’s coming along very nicely. Only time will tell if he’s healthy or not.
But as I said it’s not worth paying someone else a high money contract (we can’t afford allegedly anyways) because Demeco MIGHT not be able to play at a high level.
Lofa is also coming off knee surgery and he’s declined quite a bit the past few years in Seattle (that’s why they parted ways, he wouldn’t take a pay cut). I’d rather just start Sharpton than try to get lucky with him if Ryans can’t go at full strength.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
by Ethan Matz on Aug 1, 2011 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I, for one, am really looking forward to seeing both Barwin and Reed do their thing on the outside!
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
I was listening to 610 on the way to work this morning. They were at the Texans practice and the team was coming out and warming up on the field
Vandermeer said Reed looks physically imposing. I know he has it inside him, and if he is so physically imposing, then I’m anxiously waiting to see him out there….
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Yeah I'm really excited to see him, Barwin, and Mario rushing.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Big dollars. I don't see it.
On March 21, 2008 the Seahawks signed Tatupu to a six-year contract extension through the year 2015. The deal is worth $42 million, with $18 million guaranteed alone in the years 2008 to 2010. The contract made Tatupu one of the six highest-paid linebackers in the league. Tatupu responded by stating, “I’m going to end my career with the Seahawks.” per wiki
7 million per year
isnt to terribly bad for a starting mlb, maybe hed take a paycut though
by Johnson vs. Finnegan on Aug 1, 2011 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions
He's ging to want more than what Vonta wanted.
And the Texans couldn’t even match the Ravens 3 year 11mil dollar offer.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
He'll want to be a starter, or at the very least, paid like one.
Add into that two previous knee surgeries, I don’t think I want him in steel blue. And I LIKE Lofa.
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by UprootedTexan on Aug 1, 2011 2:19 AM CDT up reply actions
TEXANSNUTT
I suggest going back to reading from the shadows. make a new name down the road and come back and start posting. I don’t see eye to eye with your views but I’m not going to get in the name calling match that has sprung up between you and others. I will give you credit for one point you made. We have alot of new readers due to free agency and it IS wise to post positive things for them, however I disagree that this write up was trashing the organization. some of the points ARE tired, but they are also still relevant (sadly). You can do what you want, but like you said, this is one of the best Texans based forums you will ever find.. personally I think it’s the best. again, to reiterate, stop posting (which is what you said you were going to do) and just cool off and keep reading if you see an article you might like. eventually people will forget this surge of animosity that surrounds you right now. Best of luck in whatever you do. sorry it’s not working out, but to be fair, if you really hated the post, it still doesn’t call for an attack on the author.
Thank God for football!
by BattleRedHusker on Aug 1, 2011 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
oh and I did read all the comments and before I wrote my second response I went back and read every word the article, The reason I didnt the first time is because all I needed to see is the points and I know every thing he was gonna say…like I said I have never missed a game and know all too well the things that could hurt us. I’m just gonna wait to see the product before I jump off the happy bandwagon right now
For everyone else.
Do not respond.
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
by Joe25 on Aug 1, 2011 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
We've all gone through tough times of frustration
I understand you’re request is an attempt to quell the fire (and I’m not suggesting we continue to fuel it). However, let’s not be so soon to write one of our own off :) I understand what its like to be an out of stater with noone else to turn to for educated discussion about a team the media has no reason to care for. Sports forums are a place for debate, not boycott: no matter how difficult the other side might seem.
by brightshinies on Aug 1, 2011 12:19 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 5 recs
goo'd
"////let it pan out before you kick da plan out\"
-mitmil22
by theSpaceCityKid on Aug 1, 2011 7:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Hell, you think this article is pessimistic?
You should see what I wrote last year after the Q-Tip incident
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Aug 1, 2011 5:37 AM CDT up reply actions
What do you mean that you "know all too well the things that could hurt us"?
Serious question, serious answer, please.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Times up! Serious requirement has been relieved due to inactivity.... :-)
…pretty sure we need to file for a restraining order against T’Nutt.
so no one actually saw him lose his explosiveness?
just because he stopped using perfomance enhancing supplements (which i dont beleive he even took, but whatever) that means he lost his explosiveness and ability to be the monster player he was his first year altogether?
i think his drop in stats have to do with the switch to mlb and frank bush’s track record with the regression of second year players, and there isn’t any proof to prove me otherwise…
Cushing shouldn’t be mentioned in this article because we can expect a great season with him playing at his natural position and also with a better overall defense and a defensive coordinator who is competant…personally i expect a DPOY season out of him
by Samarth Sulhan on Aug 1, 2011 2:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Uh, so he's not leaving?!
Aw man.
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-Catch 22-
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I think he is having a bad day
hes being a big meanie!!!!!!!!!!!
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their saying cromartie resigned with the jets
by Johnson vs. Finnegan on Aug 1, 2011 1:36 AM CDT reply actions
Yeah
I saw that. Oh well they still aren’t as good as they were last year.
by Bobbythegreat on Aug 1, 2011 2:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Sadly I'm so use to NFLN or ESPN on any NY, LA or FL team
that I don’t even bother watching it as much as I use to.
Yup it's just ugh...
And the first MNF preseason game, the coverage on the jets and plaxico will have 99% coverage with that 1% going to Andre johnson…..
i doubt the starters be out there too long
so we will hear alot about the jets signings and why they could not get scarbble.
LOL oh I'm just talking about pregame coverage
I fear the in-game coverage. It’s going to be something along the lines of “This jets team is going to be a contender, they got practically the same team from last year with the addition of plaxico, blah blah blah”
Yeah Gruden will still be on MNF.
I mean, I credit him for giving us a chance last year but the guy as a caster really likes to state the obvious. “Did you know that Houston is in the state of Texas” along those kinda lines. Then chuckles…
LOL
Yeah, he’d probably say “Andre, as a WR, you have to catch the ball”
To his credit though, he’s a pretty good coach. I think he got shafted by Tampa. His defenses are pretty good, he’s got good clock management, and he’s a motivator because he’s in your face the entire time.
Talk about damning him with faint praise...
"Thank you for setting us straight on that Mr. Lombardi...Your cogent use of logical argument backed by your impressive knowledge of the smallest details of the modern professional game has made believers of us all."
- tehGrindCrusher
You should see NFL.com.
The “dream team” has taken over all discussion and hordes of Eagles fans have seemingly come from nowhere and are trashing the fans of teams like the Jets,Packers,and Patriots.
It’ rather amusing to watch.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
I use to live in Philly and trust me, their fans are really fickle.
They will boo their teams even in the playoffs and are extremely harsh on their players. After all this “dream team” talk, if they don’t get a superbowl, trust me, Nnamdi is going to hear it. And the beauty of the NFL is that any team can become a superbowl team. Wasn’t the dream team the Jets previously with Revis, Cromartie, Edwards and Holmes on their team? How that turn out for them….
Did not know Jets had Tom Moore now.
If you dont know who he is, he was the offense coordnatior for colts with peyton.
18 DB's on the roster wow, so who wants to take a crack at who staying?
Glover Quin, Kareem Jackson, Johnathan Joseph, Antwaun Molden, Brice McCain, Jason Allen, Dominique Barber, Danieal Manning, Troy Nolan, Sherrick McManis, Torri Williams, Quintin Demps, Antonio Baker, Brandon Harris, Shiloh Keo, Roc Carmichael, Jason Teague, Maurice Rolle
Kareem, JJow, McCain, Allen,
Brandon Harris, Carmichael.
At S
Manning, Nolan, Keo, Quin.
Those are locks the others I have no idea. Most likely gone though.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Since Allen and Quin can swing
Might only carry three safeties. I’d have to look to verify, but Kubiak normally carries 9 DBs IIRC.
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I do like to swing........
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Sheesh
Left that one wide open for you, didn’t I.
Are you showing anymore properties for players this week?
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yes, yes I am............
are you on twitter?
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I think Vance Joseph said they wanted to have Allen play only CB.
In Miami he switched between S/CB and that may have contributed to him never living up to his 1st round pick.
And looking at the depth behind Manning/Quin I don’t see Quin moving down to play CB, he’ll be 100% S IMO.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
We carried 10 DBs last season
Quin, Allen, K-Jax, McCain, McManus, Ewww, Nolan, Pollard, Barber, & Demps
I think we’ll carry 10 DBs this season as well
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Aug 1, 2011 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions
We have one less TE now that Casey is moving to FB
Unless Vickers gets signed of course
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Aug 1, 2011 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Highly doubtful
Even if we get Vickers, I think they may be able to stash Graham on the PS
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Aug 1, 2011 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Cut or back on the IR probably
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Aug 1, 2011 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions
I said it elsewhere and will rinse and repeat
Here comes the many times discussed but never before seen,
Three TE-set!
Kubiak is drawing it up as we speak….
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
/whinny! /thump! /whinny! /thump!
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Gracias.
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One's I think are stricking
Kareem, Joseph, Harris, Carmichael, Allen, Manning, Keo, Quin. Nolan and McCain are on the bubble for me, he’ll probably take one of them.
by Patrick Harrel on Aug 1, 2011 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions
mccain isnt an NFL player imo
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Here's who I think we'll carry at DB
Joseph, Allen, K-Jax, Harris, Carmichael, McCain, Quin, Nolan, Manning, & Keo
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Aug 1, 2011 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
It's pretty obvious we're not keeping Johnathan Joseph and Danieal Manning
We just brought them in to release them. :)
I think he was better in the 4-3 when he was a Jaguar.
Not sure how good he is against the run after the Bills were terrible against the run last year.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Agreed he's probably got a lot more in the tank.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Warren would be cheaper as well
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Aug 1, 2011 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions
OT
but the politeness and political correctness of OchoCinco’s tweets since signing with the Hoodies is freaking hilarious. He’s borderline mocking them but I think he really is excited to be there even though he has to cool his antics.
Here is an article from Stephanie about DeMeco's injury
http://blog.chron.com/texanschick/2011/08/a-medical-view-of-demeco-ryans-recovery-from-injury/
She had a medical friend revied the study on ruptured achilles tendons
Ick
Linebackers suffered the greatest reduction in power ratings of all types of players, both offensive and defensive
Thanks for the link!
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Hopefully the advances they talked about apply to Demeco.
The limitations of the study.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
yes hopefully
the study was also performed only with online data and they didn’t have access to the medical records. so the study can’t say whether the achilles tendon was the only issue or not or whether it was a degenerative problem or not
do we have any interest in Lofa Tatupu if Meco looks like a shell of himself?
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by Stash Musial on Aug 1, 2011 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Not possible.
He refused to stay in SEA when they wanted to reduce his salary to 5.5 mil per year. We won’t be able to offer him anything in that neighborhood.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
cutting demeco probably wouldnt be the most popular move...
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by Stash Musial on Aug 1, 2011 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
So based off of what's happened with Vonta
I’m going on a limb to say that the Texans have less than 2.5 Mil to work with. Based on interviews, Vonta said he would of taken a pay cut to stay with the texans but they said they had no money for him. So my question for ya’ll is this, IF we were to sign Vickers and Warren, how much do you think we’ll pay them? And would you be happy with those 2 instead of Vonta? I know I would.
Same
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The report is Vickers would be about half as much as Leach was
& Warren would play here for the veteran’s minimum, however much that is
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Aug 1, 2011 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Reporting from Texans Camp:
Cushing standing on side not participating, and Shaprton took the reps. What’s up with that? Just getting a look at depth or is Cushing hurt?
Trindon Holliday bobbled MANY balls – he’s gotta be gone, what a disaster.
Dorin Dickerson took most of the WR reps and looked good.
cush in precautionary
knee surgery from off season. said he is good to go on wed
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John Harris also said
JJ Watt looked great. He said he played much stronger than he looked/thought. Tolliver also looked good and he think he can make the team – his hands were better than he expected.
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by Stash Musial on Aug 1, 2011 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Well
Coming from Wisconsin…. Yeah….. it’s quite a change in weather scenes LOL
Yeh, go to a Texans practice and yell, "JJ!!!" and see how many turn around....
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
by Rip Jersey on Aug 1, 2011 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Like Arian Foster.
I’ve been high on Toliver. He’s got all the physical ability to be a really good WR in this league.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Yeah definitely agree with you.
Because of his physical tools, I’m hoping that his lack of production in college was just a fluke because of crappy QB’s and he does the polar opposite and becomes what he was suppose to when he came outta high school.
I believe ya.
I’ve seen several LSU games and go man, he’s a physical presence on the field. And I’ve seen him make some catches where it wowed me.
youre welcome lil buddy!!!!
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I think he's here now as a courtesy, and why not
He had a free ride on IR last season, so he’s still here. The coaches turned on him early because he couldn’t do it. Kubiak even made a public statement on him. But, since he’s on the roster, at least see what he’s all about again. Looks like he hasn’t improved.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Yeh, he just is not a football player
Simple as that.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
i had high hopes for him.
but like alot of people have said with the KO moving up there is no point in wasting a roster spot for that.
So can Carmichael & McCain
which makes me wonder why we haven’t tried McCain at KR
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Aug 1, 2011 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
I always wondered that too
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
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by Barryfromtexas on Aug 1, 2011 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Holliday is a practice squad guy at best
With the condensed preseason, Manning is going to get the KR reps and Im thinking guys like Tolliver and Dickerson are going to get any spare reps at WR
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by Stash Musial on Aug 1, 2011 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Maybe the Chargers will give him a try out
since they traded Sproles to the Saints.
They only lose 1 inch and 15 pounds:
Holliday – 5’ 5" 166
Sproles – 5’ 6" 181
They probably could try him at RB
Makes more sense as that is what he mostly did at LSU
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Aug 1, 2011 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
haha!
Sproles is a damn good football player.
I hope they replace him with Holliday
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that extra 15 pounds is a world of a difference
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
I believe so
that would explain why ocho is practicing since he was traded.
Seasons 2010
0 $325,000
1 $400,000
2 $475,000
3 $550,000
4-6 $635,000
7-9 $760,000
10+ $860,000
So based on the 15k increase a year and that Warren is a 7 year vet, we’re looking at 775K to sign him. And 1.8 Mil for Vickers. Comes close to my 2.5 Mil leftover money prediction.
Worth it.
We really don’t have a pure run-stopping 3-4 DE back-up on the roster right now. I imagine Cody and Lewis might get some reps out there in place of Smith from time to time, but Warren would be a beast at DE in goal-line situations. He was top-three against the run in 2008 and 2009. Sign him, Rick.
Somehow I missed this article when it was posted
Good points as usual bfd
I was thinking about making a similar post – but no specific points – just one over all observation. It seems we “fix last year’s problems” and something new popped up – Rip alluded to this with Kubes. I am still optimistic – but very aware that something lurks beneath. I do feel we have people that can make adjustments in a positive way now, so even if the new problem raises it’s head, it will be addressed.
I am hoping that having Wade hear takes a lot of pressure off of Kubes and maybe he will actually watch the whole game.
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
sǝɹnʇɐuƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn ʇnoqɐ sʇuǝɯɯoɔ ǝuo ou
We still have a ton of ?
NT, demeco and barwins health, all new secondary. could be rough the first couple weeks
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But, if Wade's D does its thing and put's pressure on the QB.....
I say it could be rough on opposing teams, too.
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agreed
i just think some are expecting a little much
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My thinking on this is with the change in scheme, the change in players, and the wildcard of putting Mario in the rush OLB spot
I there is potential for these guys to pick it up quickly.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
And if for some reason they forget what to do on a certain play
Just rush the QB!
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by Barryfromtexas on Aug 1, 2011 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah
but even then I don’t think we will be a bottom 5 defense again this year, even at the beginning. Lots of ? but overall it looks better then las tyear.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
We better get with the program real quick...
shit could get ugly real fast this season
Let's watch the preseason and reconvene on this before the season starts.
What do you say?
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
I'd be pretty stoked if we are 4-2 heading to Tennessee
since our schedule is so front loaded, but I totally agree. They need to be ready to go early.
if you agree that we upgraded our defensive talent, which I do
tell me when Wade has ever had a crappy defense with good talent.
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by Stash Musial on Aug 1, 2011 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree with you, Stash
BUT when has Wade ever had 15 days or so to install his defense?
im more worried about Demeco health
than anything else, including the scheme and losing Vonta, which I think could have been in top 5 as well.
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by Stash Musial on Aug 1, 2011 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions
bfd's pointed out how Vonta was only on the field for 1/3 of the snaps
A loss but not crippling.
"Lord, beer me strength."
id like to know Arian's success rate with Vonta on those snaps
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by Stash Musial on Aug 1, 2011 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Its all history now
Onto Casey or whoever else is in line….
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
It may be a good eye-opener for those who may have overvalued Leach's role based off of game one
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by TexansDC on Aug 1, 2011 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have good memories of Leach
I was chairman of the BRB contingent of “Send Leach to the Beach!”
Remember that? Good times….
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Yeah,
I hope like hell we can beat Pitt at home. That would be a statement win. Everyone around the league would we are legit.
Going to be tough but it definitely would be a statement
Heinz field and the terrible towels is real intimidating.
Oh yeah!
I totally forgot and I just received my season tickets last week…………. Brain fart…
I don't think Pitt matches up well with us
So we should be able to win that one
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by Barryfromtexas on Aug 1, 2011 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
vid of first day of training camp...
"It's very SIMPLE angela!!!!! LOOK AT WHAT I'M DOING... AND GO TELL SOMEBODY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!" - Andy
@doobieman21
youtube/chrisdogan
by chrisd21 on Aug 1, 2011 11:17 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
God damn it
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Aug 1, 2011 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
fuck you and your non job having ass
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Its all love really
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OOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLDDDDDDDDDDDD!!
and also FUCK YOU!
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hahahahaaaa!
rickrolled. CLASSIC!
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Didn't find any suitors I guess
Had all the talent in the world but his attitude got in the way. Oh well.
Ill bet you 1$ he plays this year
my bet is seattle or st louis
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Oh I'm sure he had suitors
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Ah your right.
Had some suitors but based off of offers and personal matters, he decided to retire instead.
The Jets ought to take a look...
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- tehGrindCrusher
whats the best source
for live training camp reports?
I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.
Have you seen this crap on BSPN??
No mention of the Texans from the world wide leader in NY, LA, and Boston sports surprise surprise
No reason to get upset over a lack of media coverage
Look, I’d like to see the Texans covered more, nationally, just as much as the next guy. But at the same time let’s be honest with ourselves. We haven’t proven anything. I’ll start to get upset if we’re consistently on fire and it still fails to turn heads. Voice of reason!
by brightshinies on Aug 1, 2011 2:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Houston has fallen into the Gulf...obviously.
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by UprootedTexan on Aug 1, 2011 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Asidefrom this being a blog about footbal
I can help your wife with these sexual frustrations…
I cannot help Kareem not get burned though:/ sorry
by schillingb on Aug 1, 2011 1:11 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Side Note
I was watching sports on the news last night. There was a good story wrapping up the Texans developments over the weekend. Seems they covered everything, including Vonta departing, but there was one notable non-mention. They said nothing about cutting Amobi Okoye and David Anderson. I thought that was interesting they left that out.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
I need a number cruncher
To explain to me, and I’m sure a few other, where the hell the Eagles are getting this cap room from? And even if all the new FA’s still fit under it, how are they going to renegotiate Jackson’s contract since he is holding out?
My gf took some pics of training camp today
Thought I would share a few….
AJ and Vance
BHarr and Roc
Barwin
Cush
DBs
by Da babyfacedassassin Meco on Aug 1, 2011 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 16 recs
Fantastic!
rec
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
rec'd
Brandon Harris is gonna be a bad ass.
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and howd your GF get in the bubble?
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Well
She works for Bay Area Houston Magazine, and has media credentials. Do they usually not let media into the bubble or something?
by Da babyfacedassassin Meco on Aug 1, 2011 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
These are some cool pics.
I’m willing to guess that the whole of BRB is very thankful for your GF. So on behalf of everybody, your GF is awesome. Oh and keep her as long as you can, just so that we can get some more pictures.
We are all important to each other, and because of this we have a purpose. - Daniel Black (Yes, that's me)
She is a keeper
And she said she might go to every morning practice this week. So I should be able to post quite a few throughout TC if you all are interested…
by Da babyfacedassassin Meco on Aug 1, 2011 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes.
Yes we are. Thank you in advance.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
This morning
I told her I want 80 pics a day. She said Wade doesnt say much, Arian Foster was real nice. Said Winston was the best leader helping out all the younger guys. She said Watt is a monster, she is taller than Holliday (she is like 5’5), oh and Jacoby has chicken legs….
by Da babyfacedassassin Meco on Aug 1, 2011 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
What Ethan's saying
Lots of awesome.
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ohhh there are so many sexual angles I could go with this
my mind is on pervert overload.
I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.
I know, right?
"Thank you for setting us straight on that Mr. Lombardi...Your cogent use of logical argument backed by your impressive knowledge of the smallest details of the modern professional game has made believers of us all."
- tehGrindCrusher
Let her know we we greatly appreciate these pictures.
Not easy to come by Texans TC info or pictures.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
they do.
only media. Thats why it was surprising and why schlauton assumed she was media. Good get.
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Cush looks smaller to me....am I wrong?
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
by TexansForever on Aug 1, 2011 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
really?
to me it looks like he’s actually gained a few pounds.
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It's in the testicles
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hard to tell in that pic I guess.
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by TexansForever on Aug 1, 2011 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that guy
behind Cush trying to sniff him. Looks kinds creepy
by ketchuppants7 on Aug 1, 2011 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Few more
OLB Mario
Schaub
Brooks and Wade
Watt
by Da babyfacedassassin Meco on Aug 1, 2011 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 12 recs
might be the pics
But honey badger looks way bigger then i thought. And Reed looks alot thinner than i thought, which is a good thing cause he built like a LB not DE
by ketchuppants7 on Aug 1, 2011 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
i find the xfinity patches disheartening
bc COMCAST SUCKS
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by Stash Musial on Aug 1, 2011 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
We call them comSHAFT at my home.
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by TexansForever on Aug 1, 2011 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
What the hell?
Why can’t I rec this MORE!
Seriously that 3-4 looked sexy.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
You mean that 5-2 looked sexy
But yeah, it looked really cool to see it. 58 was obviously reed in that picture but who’s the other OLB? I see 7 but what’s the second digit?
Jesse Nading
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Maybe it's just me but it looks like he lost a little weight to.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
... or kollar's boot planted firmly in his ass.
could be either.
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Tweets say he looked beastly....
before the heat got to him. Gotta drink that Gatorade….
"Lord, beer me strength."
who are you following for training camp updates?
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Can't stress it enough...
He’s going to be the anchor of this defense. The kind of guy who grades top-five against the run every single year, and steadily improves his pass-rushing until he turns into a 6-8 sack guy by year three. Can’t wait to see him get on the field this season.
awesome pics!!!!
Im getting excited really fast!!!
by TexansForLife on Aug 1, 2011 1:40 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Im talking about
Football of course lol
by TexansForLife on Aug 1, 2011 1:41 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Two things..
Tate changed his # to 44. How does he look? In shape?
Will Brooks Reed get his head shaved?
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
Hope he doesn't get shaved.
He looks so cool right now.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Agree
Black Guy With Long Hair has been a position of need on this team since letting Dunta go. We may have been the only team without one…
Someone tell conner to shave that hair over his lip. And I hope he has a new face mask.
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
If they do shave Reed's head
Let’s hope they give him the Hulk Hogan haircut (bald up top, long hair in the back)
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by The Night Owl on Aug 1, 2011 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Really???
Plz don’t tell me our Jerseys are going to start being covered in advertisements
by TexansForLife on Aug 1, 2011 1:51 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
kudos sir.
shoutouts to @Da babyfacedassassin Meco and his awesome lady friend, those pics are the only ones that have been released so far.. which means BRB has scooped the chron, BSPN, and any other media outlet. that’s pretty friggin awesome if you ask me.
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by chrisd21 on Aug 1, 2011 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
You just had to be that guy....
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Who
Are good people to follow on twitter for camp updates???
by TexansForLife on Aug 1, 2011 2:06 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
John Harris
Lance Zeirlein
Raheel
Nuno
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New rule
You cant tweet from practice this year. Heard them say that this morning on 610.
by Da babyfacedassassin Meco on Aug 1, 2011 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
that was a rule last year as well
they still post tweets immediately after and take notes
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Oh okay
Well that works then…
by Da babyfacedassassin Meco on Aug 1, 2011 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
theres is like 30 or so
just go through them, they kinda scattered some but a good chunk are together
by ketchuppants7 on Aug 1, 2011 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
More pics
If you all want all the pics my gf took for her magazine go here. And she said you all can “like” it if you want to help out her mag….
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.263617923652719.83798.124189927595520&type=1
by Da babyfacedassassin Meco on Aug 1, 2011 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
These are great
We think your GF is teh awesome
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
sǝɹnʇɐuƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn ʇnoqɐ sʇuǝɯɯoɔ ǝuo ou
by Barryfromtexas on Aug 1, 2011 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Man! Those pics of her in a bikini!
PHWWOOAAR!!
"Eat Well, Stay Fit, Die Anyway" - Ancient Chinese Proverb
I dont think
there is any way you could have seen her in her bikini, but she does look really good in one!
by Da babyfacedassassin Meco on Aug 1, 2011 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
you've been trolled. lol
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Also
Feel free to use FanShots to post pics so they can stand out on their own. These are wonderful. Thank you!
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Okay
I will give that a shot tomorrow if she makes it to practice.
by Da babyfacedassassin Meco on Aug 1, 2011 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
you should just do one big ass fanshot..
with all of the pics from all of the days, and just update the OP when you get new pics.
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Good Idea
That is what I shall do…
by Da babyfacedassassin Meco on Aug 1, 2011 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm rec'ing this...
…just for “Whitey-tighty skid-mark-stained wad”…
…and I’m assuming that since you felt the need to include Koobs on the reasons for pessimism, you are going to be intellectually honest about it and include him on the reasons for optimism as well.
With regard to the punting on 4th and 4 at the Washington 34, if you are talking about that punt in overtime I have to confess that I thought I was done with him when he did that. However, since that day, the unreliability of Rackers from that range AND the swirling winds that were happening on that end of the field have served as sufficient explanation to me. I think it was a GUTSY call and the kind of tough call that a winner makes. And in spite of the current numbers to the contrary, I do still think that Koobs will be a winner when the final count is taken.
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by DilloTex on Aug 1, 2011 2:20 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Here's a pic for you
Is this a distraction?
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
who does this guy think he is?
a fab fiver from michigan with his black socks? sheesh.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
grandpa joe called...
he wants his “livin’ in miami wearing a fishing hat that says astroworld” black sock swag back.
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Well he can't have them
And if he tries to get them I’ll spit my cream of wheat all over him.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
And throw my dentures at him.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
omg wtf suspend him!
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Can't wait for those preseason games.
(on if it’s weird to see former defensive end OLB Mario Williams at linebacker) "Yeah, standing up on that edge, but boy was it exciting to see him go through the linebacker drills today. I think he’s very excited about his career and where it’s going now with this new position, so to speak, so it will be fun to watch for all of us."
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Rec'd
For playoff potential
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GF told me
Kubiak spent ALOT of time just standing with JoJo and Manning talking to them on the sidelines…
by Da babyfacedassassin Meco on Aug 1, 2011 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
30 million guaranteed
buys a lot of buddha.
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I was just walkin you kno, lookin all fly in my texans gear. you kno ima you kno help the team and you kno you kno?
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funny because its true.
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by BattleRedHusker on Aug 1, 2011 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
He was interviewed on the radio
And only said “you know” once – and it was appropriate – I think it is a “public speaking” thing
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
sǝɹnʇɐuƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn ʇnoqɐ sʇuǝɯɯoɔ ǝuo ou
by Barryfromtexas on Aug 1, 2011 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't blame him. I hate talking in front of crowds.
I heard the interview on 610 as well and he sounded completely different.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
I'd rather listen to him than Bernard Pollard
He was entertaining but redundant as hell, and talked 110 MPH. It used to wear my brain out listening to that dude.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Knock the piss outta somebody
Ahh, the good old days.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
You know, I got some serious swagger, you know?
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by UprootedTexan on Aug 1, 2011 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Rec'd for ballet step potential.
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by TexansForever on Aug 1, 2011 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy shit my pants batman!
Awesome. Can’t wait to see #90 being the focal point of this D.
Yeah - but he said THIS D
:)
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
sǝɹnʇɐuƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn ʇnoqɐ sʇuǝɯɯoɔ ǝuo ou
by Barryfromtexas on Aug 1, 2011 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
"All our lives, we’re taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover."-Arian Foster
sǝɹnʇɐuƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn ʇnoqɐ sʇuǝɯɯoɔ ǝuo ou
by Barryfromtexas on Aug 1, 2011 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Green'd
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"I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose...Rapture!"
He looks like he is about to go for the jugular with the left hand.
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by TexansForever on Aug 1, 2011 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
apparently he's taught it to caveman as well...
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Peyton Manning's neck just went into a spasm.
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by Jon Banks on Aug 1, 2011 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
lol
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He's unblockable
Because how do you block a bullet train?
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
A 6'7'', 285 pound unicorn blood fueled bullet train from hell
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by TexansDC on Aug 1, 2011 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Not even mindbullets will do it.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Its hard to imagine
a nearly 300 pound man without an ounce of fat on him. I’m pretty sure he was built in a lab somewhere.
I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.
the guy on 610 just made a great point.
it’s very rare that foster followed leach INTO the hole… most often times he would just find THE hole and hit THAT. as long as casey gets a hat on someone, we should be fine.
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Foster has two key talents that mean he will be fine, imo.
1: he finds the hole very well; and
B: he is very good at making tacklers miss.
If he was an Emmit Smith-style system RB he might not have both of those talents. But he does, and we profit.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
just bc hes not following Leach directly into the second level
doesnt mean Leach’s blocking wasnt effective or easy to replace.
Personally I think we’re going to see more 2 TE sets and even 3 TE sets with Kubiak looking to utilize Fosters skills on the outside zone plays as much as we are Casey in the backfield.
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by Stash Musial on Aug 1, 2011 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed.
I watched a Foster highlight video this morning, and I noticed many of the big yardage plays were based on a cutback. Vonta did his fair share of bulldozing, but as long as he just got in the way of the tackler, Arian was gone.
totally makes sense.
i could see that as well, they want to get JD in there more this season too. so many weapons!!
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My Caption:
Eric WInston kills appropriately named Defensive End Jon Graves with crushing blow to windpipe.
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by TexansForever on Aug 1, 2011 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
rape choke!
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FATALITY!
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 1, 2011 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
someone's been watching a bit too much wrassling
Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Aug 1, 2011 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Wrassling you say?
Wrassling in Tennessee!
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by Schlauton on Aug 1, 2011 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Rec'd
A million times if I could, good sir.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 2, 2011 8:09 AM CDT up reply actions
They must be hoping he will resurrect what's left of his career.
Since it’s been in the gutter for a few years now.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
#1 Kubes
Love the write up, bfd. I love the brb because of our realistic outlook on a team who just made two massive signings.
My main concern isn’t the defense because I think we all know they won’t be the second coming of the Steel Curtain. We just need the defense to hover in mediocrity while the offense takes care of the rest. And that is where Kubes scares me. He is an offensive genius when it comes to moving the ball between the 20s, but for some reason, he hasn’t figured out how to score more with what he has. 3rd in YPG and and 9th in scoring out front shoulda told you that. I also think Dre should be catching more TDs. He is way behind in that category for his career and he needs to step it up, or Kubes needs to call his number more often in the red zone. I want to see 3rd in YPG and 3rd in scoring. That will make the difference.
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Actually our points per game last was pretty good.
The number two scoring team (SD) scored 27.6 per game which is basically a FG more per game. We score enough but we allow WAY to many points.
Don’t read to much into where we were ranked scoring because the difference for most of the teams ahead of us is literally .5 or something small like that.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Umm
I believe we were 1st in Red Zone efficiency last year? If not, we weren’t too far off. I would link you but I’m sure it’s on NFL.com or CBS Sports somewhere…
"Eat Well, Stay Fit, Die Anyway" - Ancient Chinese Proverb
found one place, but it was posted December of 2010
and doesn’t say what time period it’s for, but couldn’t possibly include all of 2010because of when it was posted. We’re fifth there, after the Jags interestingly enough (and they still had yet to play us again, so I’m sure they got better). Also that site does not say where the numbers come from, so they’re certainly open to question too.
Where the hell can you find this stuff? Didn’t find any on nfl.com either
"A threat is about a verb short of a win..." - TEXSON
Nad, nothing to do with anything, but this article is really interesting:
http://www.advancednflstats.com/2009/10/irrational-play-calling.html#more
"A threat is about a verb short of a win..." - TEXSON
Thanks for the sarcasm, buddy.
I watched the games last season and saw missed opportunities for an offense that was ranked really high. Red Zone offense was muched improved, but I still saw some questionable playcalling at times.
"There's two kinds of coaches, them that's fired and them that's gonna be fired." ~ Bum Phillips
by H-town Fanatic on Aug 1, 2011 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Agree
I think it’s a valid concern. I think the team did a much better job game after game making adjustments, however. It wasn’t like previous years when we seemed like we were in a giant rut.
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'Dre has less touchdowns because "teh Schaub" has a noodle arm
and ’Dre has to stop and wait or even come back for (brace yourself)….BOMBS, which result in the defense tackling him before he can score. There must have been more than a dozen times last year where he had beaten the secondary by 12-20 yards and lost all of it waiting on the damn ball.
The overall average may not be a big difference but...
a field goal here and a touchdown there turns a 6-10 season to a potential 9-7 season last year. And I know, you could use the same argument for defensive lapses, but overall, I think the Texans offense didn’t score as much as I thought it could.
"There's two kinds of coaches, them that's fired and them that's gonna be fired." ~ Bum Phillips
I agree with you and a lot of slow starts kept the offense from scoring to their potential
which is misery when you consider how they seemed to score at will once they got motivated. In fairness though, they scored enough to win all their games last year, but the defense just killed so many wins. FOUR games were decided at the end and could have gone either way.
Yeah our offense had slow starts which hurt us
But it was good in enough games last year for us to go 12-4/11-5.
For example we scored more point than the Steelers and Packers and both of those teams were in the SB. Why? Their scoring defense was top ten ours was fourth worst. In fact 8 of the top 10 scoring defenses were playoff teams. Where as only 5 of the top 10 scoring offenses were in the playoffs. On top of that in 8 of our games we gave up at least 30 points. In 3 other games we gave up 25+ points. That is atrocious.
Yes we missed opportunities like every single team in the NFL but when your defense is giving up 26.7 points per game your screwed in nearly every game no matter how good your offense is. We gave up 21 first quarter points 3 times last year and of course lost all those games.
Gave up a hail Mary pass to the Jags. And a TD with under a minute to go against Sanchez with the length of the field to be traveled.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
I'm still cleaning the shit out of my pants from last year
from the baltimore game last year……
Will we have a fullback that can block for Foster? Dammit Leach….
Will Glover bat another game winner?
Will our D give up a touchdown in the last 30 seconds to lose the game(s)?
I’m hoping to see Mario turn into the next Marvin Harrison knock your momma out monster.
I'd wanna know why you're hangin' around the BRB.
I’d be impressed that you thought enough of the Texans to keep up with our band of miscreants…. :-)
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