Deep Steel Blueprint: So How Does One Slow Down Drew Brees?
by TexansDC on Sep 22, 2011 1:00 PM CDT
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When trying to think of ways I would hope the Houston Texans could scheme against the New Orleans Saints, I began looking at
Aside from needing to pick up the blitzes drawn up by
In other words, there wasn't a lot of meat to a
Yes, I suppose it would make more sense to see what
In his last 38 starts (playoff games included), Saints quarterback Drew Brees has had six (6!) games with a quarterback rating below 80. I’ll let you soak that in for a minute. That’s an impressive feat.
If you want to put that statistical nugget into some context, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have eight games below 80 in each of their last 38 starts. For those wondering, as I know I am, Texans quarterback Matt Schaub has 10 sub-80 rated games in his last 38 starts...not too Schaubby, but I digress.
The focus here is Brees, and that has been Wade Phillips’ focus since about 6 p.m. last Sunday. This week’s game promises to be a chess match between an elite veteran quarterback and a savvy defensive coordinator. The outcome of said chess match remains shrouded in mystery – except for the fact that we can look at recent history to give us some sort of raging clue.
The 14-point drop in QB Rating and near 8-point drop in percentage completion, obviously, comes from pressure. Wade’s defenses have averaged three sacks and six hits against Brees in the last two years – about double the Breesian average of about 1.5 sacks and 3 point-something hits in that same time period.
"Pressure and harass the quarterback? We know that already," says the smart BRB reader, "What's the point of all these words?" The point, beyond setting up a discussion of pass rush packages, is where said rush needs to come from.
In
Mario Williams and Antonio Smith line up more on the defensive left/weak side and will likely do what they’re known for (getting pressure, for those who don’t know), but the key, it appears, is getting that right side pressure.
Not only is the right side where
You won’t stop a Drew Brees, but you can knock him around, disrupt
What other match-ups are key to this game? Is the defense on the back of Mario for Sunday or will the rush come from everywhere? How would you attack
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The bigger question mark to me
is whether, should New Orleans have running success early, they will continue to pound the ball, or will their desire to pass trump that?
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That's definitely something for Jon...
cause statistically, it makes too much sense to let Ingram and Thomas go up the gut….but man do they love to pass and can do it exceptionally well. Looking through Drew Brees’ game log….the guy’s insanely consistent.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Yeah
NFL teams seem loath to deviate from what they want to do, even when the alternative is statistically better for them. (See, e.g., field goal kicking.)
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Yeah.
Payton has what some would call “the fever”. Others call him the Xbox kid, since he wants to pass at any given moment for any given reason. The Saints have 3 good-great running backs capable of getting yards, it’s just a matter of Payton staying with the run, in my opinion.
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Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
Like the Saints huh?
I think so :)
Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.
by Barryfromtexas on Sep 22, 2011 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
lulz
Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.
by Barryfromtexas on Sep 22, 2011 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Too bad he's in decline.
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Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
The 6 in 38 thing truly astounded me
I was looking to see who/when he played bad/below average games against and noticed they were fewer and more far between. than I thought.
"Lord, beer me strength."
One thing I should point out.
When the Saints last played Dallas, December of 2009, they were not expecting Ware to be back in and did not game plan against him. Because of that, Ware had more sacks and pressures than he should have had because he was only getting Bushrod instead of Bushrod and a TE or a back chipping.
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Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
Isn't that what adjustments are for?
I don’t think you can use that excuse after the first series or two. I’m just saying :)
The previous 13 games before Dallas
We had Shockey on the field that offered a lot of help to Bushrod. In that game, Shockey was on the sideline in street clothes. We didn’t give Bushrod the help that he needed apparently.
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by SaintsFanInIraq on Sep 23, 2011 3:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Also, I just saw a video that says Brees thinks he's not playing well enough.
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Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
I watched a Sports Science episod on Brees once
In it they compared his accuracy (from 20 yards or something like that) to that of an Olympic archer. Breese was a perfect bulls eye on every throw and the archer missed 1 or 2. The dude is freakishly accurate.
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It is that bionic shoulder he had installed
Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.
by Barryfromtexas on Sep 22, 2011 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I have no Clue
Jon?!?
Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.
by Barryfromtexas on Sep 22, 2011 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, what athlete doesn't go to Dr. Andrews?
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
No wonder
What was the name we gave to Andre Johnson’s blood of awesomeness? Andrews uses it in his IV’s
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I think that was ichor
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"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
That would be preferable in my opinion
I know it sounds crazy, but like I mentioned in the other post, I’d rather get into a ground and pound, ball control game with them than a shoot out. I think we stand a better chance if we slow the tempo of the game down and keep it close.
But then again, there’s a reason I don’t get paid to coach football.
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Me thinks...
that Wade will introduce his newfound confidence in the passing defense and let them run for 5 yards a pop and kill the clock just like he did in Miami. It seems that the longer we kill the clock, the better a team we are. I just hope he knows when to plug the hole to prevent the offense from running it down our throats and controlling the game entirely. Basically, walking the fine line between defensively killing the clock and getting destroyed on the line of scrimmage.
by HolyCrapADecentDefense on Sep 22, 2011 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Fantastic Post, TDC
I’ll be paying extra attention to the right side of New Orleans’ OL on Sunday after reading this.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
Right side of the defense = Left side of the offense, bossman
And thanks. Praise from Ceasar himself…high point of my day.
"Lord, beer me strength."
So then,
that’s Mario and Watt’s side correct?
Mario
typically lines up on the opposite side. He will probably be switching back and forth and hopefully be lining a couple yards deep to get that full sprint start on thier tackles…
by HolyCrapADecentDefense on Sep 22, 2011 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Typo On My Part
As far as you know.
/holds hands in front of himself to see which one makes an “L” with the index finger and thumb
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
So now we know who your sockpuppet was :)
Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.
by Barryfromtexas on Sep 22, 2011 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
This should also be the first real big test for
Glover Quin and Danieal Manning. If Brees is throwing the deep ball, we should be able to get a pretty good idea as to whether GQ is really a potential pro-bowl FS and whether Manning will turn out to be a good FA acquisition.
Man, good points.
Wish I’d have read the comments now before I posted almost this exact thing below. Kudos, TA.
Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.
I'm hoping the Saints keep running...
up the middle and, if they do, I see them averaging between 4 and 5 ypc. The Texans so far seem to be a bend but don’t break run defense and that will keep the ball out of Brees hands a lot more than it might be. If the game follows this pattern I see the Saints settling for field goals quite a bit and, as long as the Texans can get those touchdowns in their own red zone offense I think we win this game.
If Brees is passing a lot then we better hope we can get a lot of pressure on him to disrupt his timing and force mistakes. Otherwise it could be a very, very, very, very long game!
I expect SOB
to look at all of the info before game planning. I also expect JJ watt to continue his domination of OL, a tipped pass or two by our DL since everyone seems to be getting their hands up now. Our d will be exploited here and there, but I think they can at least slow the monster that is NO. I expect this to be an amazing game and win or lose the Texans get national recognition because of the outcome as the new up and coming team. Kubes is probably playing crowd noise and tape of bfd having sex (i heard he is a screamer) to get them ready for the game in the superdome. I am excited to see our boys in blue play against an “elite team” and hopefully exploit weaknesses of the saints.
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by Taco Joe on Sep 22, 2011 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm not sure if the BFD sex screams will get them ready.
If anything it might just destroy their will. I know it would make me crazy.
.................
Schlauton
you obviously haven’t been to a game with saints fans. It sounds like a flock of birds who all sound like BFD having sex…. extremely distracting
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They talked about that
before the season began. The articles kept coming out qouting the defense and offiense both saying how much they have improved the hands at the line of scrimmage. I dont have the stats on it for the present or past games but i can definitely see a vast improvement in thier effective ability to bat the ball up. i guess the reason cody seems to have a knack for it is because the QB cant see him as he is getting demolished by the center or guard and is flailing his arms while getting pancaked. It just happens to be when the QB throws the ball. Hah, ISWIDT.
by HolyCrapADecentDefense on Sep 22, 2011 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
The dome is one of the loudest in the league
Teams try playing crowd noise and street noise and music to prepare for the dome, but it doesn’t compare to nosie inside the dome.
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by SaintsFanInIraq on Sep 23, 2011 4:09 AM CDT up reply actions
I also think this is a very big game for...
Kubes and friends. A coaching decision, good or bad, could very well mean the difference between winning and losing – for either team.
I was glad to see kubes
actually put the red flag back in his pocket after that b. Marshall catch. After the catch I was screaming bs he was out but then watchin the replay I was like kubiak you throw that red flag imma sleep with your wife!
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I still wish he had thrown the red flag...
on that Bush play where he was knocked back and the refs gave him the first down anyway. It may have gone Miami’s way anyway but I very much wanted to know.
matchup im interested in seeing
is Kareem Jackson vs Lance Moore/Devery Henderson. This will be important because we know J.JO will do his thing on whoever he covers, but kareem can make a statement if he can hold his assignment long enough for us to hit brees
im kinda scared of Henderson's speed
Moore not so much. yet. I’m mostly scared of what Sproles might do.
Im hoping and praying
we see the Kareem Jackson of last Sunday. He actually, God help me, looked good in coverage. Ill be watching him closely this game as it looks to be a solid defensive showing.
by HolyCrapADecentDefense on Sep 22, 2011 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Two words
Exotic Pressure…We need it for this game. I’m hoping Wade can out Greg Williams Greg Williams.
Hopefully Joseph can keep Meachum on an island and Manning, Glover, and Kareem can keep Moore and Henderson in check.
We really need Cush and DeMeco to run stop as well. Cody will not make even one play.
Just slow them down a little bit and we’ll be in the game into the 4th. Then it’s anybody’s for the taking.
Mario's 2011 Opposing QB Shart count: 5
Last game: tipped pass and forced int (2)
by Austin Bob_Ford on Sep 22, 2011 2:05 PM CDT reply actions
One thing you are forgetting
The rest of Brees’ receiving options. So far, most people keep mentioning Henderson, Meachem and Moore. Don’t forget Graham, Sproles, Pierre Thomas and Insert Any Elligible Name Here. You have to account for every elligible receiver on the field. If the pressure starts getting close to Brees, look for Graham (6’7") to run shorter routes, PT chip block and reception out of the back field, quick slants that gain 4-5 yards. In the Saints passing game, anyone that reports as elligible is a potential target.
Just for the record, I love this line:
I’m hoping Wade can out Greg Williams Greg Williams.
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by SaintsFanInIraq on Sep 23, 2011 4:19 AM CDT up reply actions
I wonder if Wade has enough confidence in KJax and Allen to blitz DBs
I don’t recall seeing any blitzes from DBs from the first 2 weeks.
The Key
The offense going full on Juggernaut. The D won’t stop most likely Brees. But when they do make an odd play here or there, TD’s PLEASE.
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Think the game may come down to who's kicking FGs instead of scoring TDs in the red zone.
Thus far our red zone offense hasn’t been very good imo.
Our special teams has been pretty good thus far
Not sure about the Saints ST but I like our odds if that’s the case. Field position and ball control could win this game for us.
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Jacoby is likely out for this game though.
Saints have Sproles returning kicks, I’d say they’re solid.
Midgets are generally frightening
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by MDC on Sep 22, 2011 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
my wife has it
I can tell when there’s a dwarf nearby because of the sudden clutch to my arm.
The train dwarf was real!
He looked right at me with his dwarfy eyeballs!
But Momma and the family will be there
Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.
by Barryfromtexas on Sep 22, 2011 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
well, he does have one thing going for him.
Judging from my luck thus far in my FF team, I just dropped him. This means he will play and score at least 2 TDs.
by jkcheng122 on Sep 22, 2011 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Heh
At least if Brees does well against us I get the consolation prize of a good showing in FF this week.
And then there’s the wonderful irony that Brees’ opponent in my game this week is Schaub.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Sep 22, 2011 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha
I hate when that happens, it’s why this year I didn’t draft anyone from our division rivals. I also intend to not play anyone if they’re facing Texans.
This is my second year of that policy
I lost games last year benching skill players against the Texans crappy D, but it’s less confusing, and I want my enjoyment of the real game to trump my enjoyment of my fake one.
Yeah I have Brees too.
Kind of strange to hope we win but Brees still has a good game. On the flip side, I also have Texans D. It’s either Texans D against the Saints or the Giants D against the Eagles. It looks like Vick is going to play plus the Giants are just so-so from what I’ve seen so I’m sticking with the Texans D. It really wouldn’t surprise me to see a relatively low-scoring game. Something like 24-21 – Texans win, of course.
hey bro
who would oyu play Texans D or Phillies D?
All I want to do is FAAAARRRRRRRRRMMMMMMMMM!!!....and COok.
by Mellowcheese on Sep 22, 2011 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Definitely Eagles D.
Think they have much better shot at getting FF points against the Giants than Texans do against Brees and the Saints.
now hard one cause i have 3 teams
texans D vs Saints D
All I want to do is FAAAARRRRRRRRRMMMMMMMMM!!!....and COok.
by Mellowcheese on Sep 22, 2011 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Definitely Texans D
Saints D has struggled a la Green Bay game. Texans D hasn’t played very good offenses yet but they did very well in weeks 1 and 2 and also against everyone in pre-season, Saints included. Remember the sack and fumble on the Saints opening drive?
At least I got Tate out of free agency
Cause Jamaal Charles wasn’t doing much before his injury.
The real question right now is will Antonio Gates get shut out again. I do have Owen Daniels, who hasn’t done much yet.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Sep 22, 2011 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Gates missed practice
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by SaintsFanInIraq on Sep 23, 2011 4:23 AM CDT up reply actions
This will be the true test of our new safeties.
How well can they keep a lid on Meacham and Henderson? I think Jimmy Graham is going to do some damage, and we know they should be able to run it up the gut, for the most part, but if Glover and Daniel can keep the WR’s from breaking free for long scores, we should be in this game the entire time. If not, I still think there’s a chance, because the offense could just slide back into last season’s mode of, “Well, I guess we have to score everytime because they’re sure going to.” I would just hate to see the D get gashed after starting out so well.
Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.
It's not on the safeties to keep a lid on the deep ball, IMO
That pass rush has to force Brees to throw early and short. If they’re giving him time then this will be ugly.
"Lord, beer me strength."
I just hope
That we’ve been saving something for these next few weeks and that it’s about to get ugly for opposing offenses
by SMITHILLIAK on Sep 22, 2011 3:05 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
3 Keys are:
Getting pressure (as noted), scoring TD’s instead of FG (also noted), but the turnover battle has been key for us this year. That was especially true last week. We TO battle 2-0 and won by 2 scores. If we can keep pressure on Brees long enough to help our DB’s, get Neil kicking for 1 instead of 3, force a couple errors on D, and protect the rock on offense we have a decent chance of pulling out of this with a W.
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Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
This should have been
Sunday Night Football
by DerrickDoll 7 on Sep 22, 2011 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Tell me that shit doesn't get you even more fired up for this game
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-previews/09000d5d82278e14/Week-3-Texans-vs-Saints-Preview
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here’s to hoping we pop Brees’ cherry on interceptions this season.
not gonna happen just sayin’
just passing thru to talk some trash – should be a good game ;)
by snowboard_kat on Sep 22, 2011 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey Drew. Just checking out the neighborhood :)
by snowboard_kat on Sep 22, 2011 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Doubt you'll get much trash talking out of this crowd
We’re fully aware of what we’re facing. It’ll be one of the biggest challenges of the season to go into the Superdome and steal a win.
Here’s to a good game.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
I’m just messin’…no real trash in my talk.
by snowboard_kat on Sep 22, 2011 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't guarantee you won't get hit on constantly though
Whenever most of these guys see a girl on here, they swarm towards them. I sure they won’t let a little something like fandom get in the way of flirting
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If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
…am i supposed to ask why (do I want to know?)
by snowboard_kat on Sep 22, 2011 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Smart money is betting that you don't...
…but then again, smart money abandoned the Texans five years ago so….
"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
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smart money abandoned the Texans five years ago
love the honesty
by snowboard_kat on Sep 22, 2011 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Well that would probably be appealing to a Louisiana girl
But now that I’m actually paying closer attention, there’s not much snowboarding in the South…..and you’re a Bruins and Red Sox fan??
Ok, now I gotta know. How did you come to be a Saints fan?
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Watch out though, she has a serious flaw
She’s a Red Sox fan
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Not what your profile says
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Go Astros?
/bawls uncontrollably
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by UprootedTexan on Sep 23, 2011 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions
This.
/continues bawling
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Go Braves!
Wait, it’s September…
/bawls with the Astros fans
Houston Texans fan, first and foremost.
College football teams: Army, Syracuse, Texas, Auburn.
Nope, we hate big money spending team
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I gave up after Pettite & Clemens left
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, when they left, I knew it was all downhill from there
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes I live in Boston. Saints fan since I was 8.
by snowboard_kat on Sep 22, 2011 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Get a number, she has a long list of SBN fans
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 22, 2011 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Well we agree on the Pats being #2...
"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
- MDC
"Because this is a blog and I’m an argumentative bastard." - tehGrindCrusher
What? I'M AGREEING...
The Belicheats are definitely Number Two!
/wags innocently
"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
- MDC
"Because this is a blog and I’m an argumentative bastard." - tehGrindCrusher
/hurt look
/tail down
/lays head on foot
"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
- MDC
"Because this is a blog and I’m an argumentative bastard." - tehGrindCrusher
Shhhh... did that earlier...
She’s new… she may not notice…
"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
- MDC
"Because this is a blog and I’m an argumentative bastard." - tehGrindCrusher
Hey Boo.
I see you’re up to your old tricks.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 22, 2011 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah, you seem to be handling yourself quite well.
Missed ya though.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 22, 2011 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Your new ravishing pick aught to do the trick
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 22, 2011 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
*pic, whatever
It’s stunning.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 22, 2011 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
why doctor, u are seriously charming tonight.
by snowboard_kat on Sep 22, 2011 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
behave when you’re in Boston
depends
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 22, 2011 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions
let me know when u move to Utah and start looking for superstarlet #2
by snowboard_kat on Sep 22, 2011 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha. Harsh.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 22, 2011 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I suppose we could talk about an alternate arrangement ;)
jk.
by snowboard_kat on Sep 22, 2011 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Can’t say it was on my bucket list
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 22, 2011 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Not exactly an accomplishment
A real accomplishment would be to hijack a certain blog I can’t mention by name run by a certain writer who’s name can’t be spoken here without getting banned. I can only say because of it, Colts fans have taken refuge in our basement here
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Way to talk around a "sensitive" subject....
my employer would NOT be amused….and on an open “phone” none the less. lulz
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
Bags packed. Catching my flight in the morning.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 22, 2011 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
These guys?
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
bwahaha
I have to get one of those.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 22, 2011 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I’ll make sure to get one for kim too
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 22, 2011 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Thoughtful. We just might see u at Champions. If we do I promise we’ll be on best behavior.
by snowboard_kat on Sep 22, 2011 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I’ll try to make it, too. I’ll let you know for sure on Sunday.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 22, 2011 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions
What else would match my jorts, wifebeater-t and mullet?
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 22, 2011 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m calling it a night.
Come home soon.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 22, 2011 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
While you're at it, maybe I can draw you to our side with this one
Greatest Texans Jersey Ever
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Nice
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Sep 22, 2011 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
There are far worse things than being a Saints fan.
GET A SILK BAG FROM THE GRAVEYARD DUCK TO LIVE LONGER.
Being a Seahawks fan?
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by UprootedTexan on Sep 23, 2011 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions
OOOOH. OOOOH.....ZINGER COMING!
Being a Chiefs fan.
"Lord, beer me strength."
by TexansDC on Sep 23, 2011 12:56 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
/hangs head... slinks back under bed
"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
- MDC
"Because this is a blog and I’m an argumentative bastard." - tehGrindCrusher
ooooooh
GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Taco Joe - the beacon of optimism" TexansDC
"Great, you've doomed us all!" - UprootedTexan
God blessed Texas, but he has forsaken the Texans
no girls on your site? (takes a step towards the door)
by snowboard_kat on Sep 22, 2011 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
There's a few
But they’re too respected (like Steph, who’s one of the few credible columnists at the Houston Comicle)
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
does that negate that they’re female?
by snowboard_kat on Sep 22, 2011 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, for a girl and all...
"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
- MDC
"Because this is a blog and I’m an argumentative bastard." - tehGrindCrusher
Nope, but I think we would hate on someone that stepped over the line towards them
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Besides most of us know our limitations here
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
We also know the consequences
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I respect steph enough
to actually take her out to dinner at a nice steak restaurant, then go for some ice cream walk her to her door and bid her adieu. most girls i just take for drinks get them sloppy drunk and let them take advantage of me.
"Taco Joe - the beacon of optimism" TexansDC
"Great, you've doomed us all!" - UprootedTexan
God blessed Texas, but he has forsaken the Texans
Wow.
They really should be allowed to flex this game to Sunday night.
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Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
I just got chills down my shorts...
/checks undies
crap….
"Taco Joe - the beacon of optimism" TexansDC
"Great, you've doomed us all!" - UprootedTexan
God blessed Texas, but he has forsaken the Texans
J.J
needs those batted down passes again.
Looking forward to the day that Houston dominates in all three sports. But for now I'll take just one.
I think
We should play corners closer to the line of scimmage to take a way the quick slants. We need to jam the shit out of thier wideouts
Safeties back for the long ball
Let the front seven do thier thing
Giving up 100+ rushing yards to this team means nada.
Look for the same D as last weak(Quin, Manning and Nolan on the field at the same time) with more exotic blitzs.
Meco will have the least amount of playing time he has ever had in this game
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
Agreed on pressing the LOS
I have been surprised that we haven’t used that much this year. If Colston is out it makes even more sense to do so
I dunno
I’m not sure the quick slant is the staple of their offense. When I watch Saints games it’s always down field passing that kills their opponents. If anything I think it’s probably smarter to take away the deep stuff and force them into the underneath stuff. Don’t let them get over the top.
Also, I’m pretty sure they’re going to go heavy to Sproles out of the backfield. I hope Wade has a good plan because there’s really no good match up for that dude.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
I liked that delayed CB blitz the Dolphins did with Vontae Davis
maybe Wade could come up with his own version with Kareem, where he fakes falling down as the ball is snapped and then blitzes. Nobody would see that coming…
Oh and Rec'd for the SP raging clue reference
one of my favorite episodes
Mario was on Jim Rome is Burning today
It was interesting – the past two times Rome has interviewed him it sounds almost as though our defensive philosophy is so instilled in him that he’s just repeating what the coaches keep telling him.
Whenever he discusses the change from DE to OLB he sounds like he is completely focused and knows exactly what he’s doing. He seems very honest about it all and what he needs to work on, etc.
In short, he sounds like he’s got some real damn coaching for once. He was a beast without it, but as this year progresses I think he’s going to reach a whole nother level.
offense HAS to sustain some long drives.
the fresher we keep our defense, the better it’ll be in the 4th quarter if it’s a close game. if we can limit the number of possessions that Brees gets (no dumb ass turnovers) and if we can kill them in time of possession, no reason we can’t beat a really good team 28-6 just by playing keep away, and maybe generating a turnover or two ourselves on defense.
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Have to come to Texas for that stuff
The premium stuff can only be found in Texas, & no one I’ve ever known that smokes disputes that. Every comedian that smokes always says that the best stuff in Texas
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Drew
This has to be the Texans version of CP. Did you see the TOP comment?
The key to life isn't doing what you are told not to do, it is knowing what is worth doing when told not to do it.
by SaintsFanInIraq on Sep 23, 2011 4:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Dream Game
1st Quarter : 14 Saint, 10 Texans
2nd Quarter : 21 Saints, 20 Texans
3rd Quarter : 31 Saints, 28 Texans
4th Quarter : 34 Saints, 35 Texans
HAHAHAHA what do you guys think? I believe we stay behind the whole game, Then Cushing and Mario and their son, Mario Blanco. Get pissed off and hold the Saints in the last quarter making it a 3:45 left for Texans to win. They score with 1:35 because Kubiak tried to kill the clock but Tate said no…and ran for a 43 YD TD and then Kareem Jackson YES I said Kareem Jackson catches a INT! (Hey i have some balls :P) and we play victory formation as Saints Fans cheer their team in respect.
All I want to do is FAAAARRRRRRRRRMMMMMMMMM!!!....and COok.
dude....you guys are old enough..
you have beer!!!!! :D
All I want to do is FAAAARRRRRRRRRMMMMMMMMM!!!....and COok.
by Mellowcheese on Sep 22, 2011 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
oops, my bad 27 for the texans in the third quarter.
lol Kubiak doesnt have the balls….or maybe neil rackers drops the ball and decides to run into the end zone to prove that he has more balls than any other kicker and maybe he’ll do a killer dance move.
All I want to do is FAAAARRRRRRRRRMMMMMMMMM!!!....and COok.
That would make me insane!
we need an early lead and then pound them with a clock eating run game. Score every possetion and put Drew on the ground a few times. Make him think too much and we win. Let him get comfortable and we are in trouble. The key is the pass rush. We can out score their running game.
no matter how bad they play, no matter how stupid they act, I still love my texans!
mmm i guess i feel like we can keep up with him
AND HAVE FAITH in our defense :) i have some balls bro to keep up close then strike in the end and put a sad face on Drew Brees face.
All I want to do is FAAAARRRRRRRRRMMMMMMMMM!!!....and COok.
by Mellowcheese on Sep 22, 2011 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I have faith bro.
But for my blood pressures sake, I would prefer a comfortable lead. Though the buzz after your senario would be glorious.
no matter how bad they play, no matter how stupid they act, I still love my texans!
dude look up
YOU HAVE BEER :D….i dont but i got ridiculous balls
All I want to do is FAAAARRRRRRRRRMMMMMMMMM!!!....and COok.
by Mellowcheese on Sep 22, 2011 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you guys want to hear a scray fact
According to espn, the texans under kubiak are just 1-18 on the road against teams that post a winning record, OUCH!!!
STOP. Your making crazy
Stats don’t mean shit this year(drinks more Wadeaide)
no matter how bad they play, no matter how stupid they act, I still love my texans!
stop watching espn
next thing you’ll say is Titans will win the AFC South and the Kansas City Chiefs arent doing as bad as it seems
All I want to do is FAAAARRRRRRRRRMMMMMMMMM!!!....and COok.
by Mellowcheese on Sep 22, 2011 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I meant to say teams that finish the year with a winning record
I’m pretty sure the saints will have a winning record at the minimum when the season ends
Those kind of stats don't really mean much
Its kind of like how we have the #1 defense, but both teams we played have a losing record. We’re part of that reason.
that's true
The win over the Texans is part of that winning season. That’s like saying “Under Kubiak, the Texans lose to the teams they lost to”. Anyway, who the hell has a winning record against winning teams on the road over a five year period?
Before the season started
I picked this as a loss for the Texans (and wins over BAL and Rapelessburgers)
Now I am beginning to wonder, things look pretty danged close.
Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.
by Barryfromtexas on Sep 22, 2011 11:36 PM CDT reply actions
The only games on our schedule that worry me are:
New Orleans
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Atlanta
- and anyone we play after a miraculous win over any of the afore-mentioned teams…
The math said 12-4…
Logic says 9-7 (especially with our O-Line getting depleted)
My heart says 10-6…
"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
- MDC
"Because this is a blog and I’m an argumentative bastard." - tehGrindCrusher
Inner Raider fan is screaming "Don't sleep on Oakland, it's a trap game"
Probably the best running game we’ll see all season
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, they scare me every year...
…for that very reason. We don’t have the maturity yet to deal with being “favored” to win.
"Suck it, Jim Tressel, you filthy, cheating, unfashionable piece of monkey scrotum."
- MDC
"Because this is a blog and I’m an argumentative bastard." - tehGrindCrusher
We are 2-0 so far this year...
in games in which we were favored. Now we need to win in games in which we are the underdog, like the Saints game.
My thinking is...
After last year, this team should absolutely not be over-looking any opponent for any reason. If they are, there are far deeper problems than what we see on the field.
GET A SILK BAG FROM THE GRAVEYARD DUCK TO LIVE LONGER.
Also, another tip of advice
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 22, 2011 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think
The Texans are an easy 11-5 team this year. I can see 12-4 for ya’ll if things go right. I think you will have one division loss, and I think you can take Pittsburgh and possibly Atlanta. I am banking on the Saints winning though. :) Also, please note that I am not saying you can’t beat the Ravens, but to me, they are a lot tougher than the Steelers. The Steelers’ D doesn’t look like it is holding up against good QB’s.
The key to life isn't doing what you are told not to do, it is knowing what is worth doing when told not to do it.
by SaintsFanInIraq on Sep 23, 2011 4:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Think how great it would be to have a Bayou Super Bowl in Indianapolis.
A Super Bowl between the Saints and the Texans played in Indianapolis would be their worst nightmare. Colt fans wouldn’t know wheather to sh*t or go sailing.
I’m originally from New Orleans, but I’ve lived in Houston for the majority of my life. With the exception of this weekend, I’ll be rooting for the Texans.
Other than being in Iraq
I live just north of Houston now. Not from New Orleans, but still from Louisiana. Hard for me to call Texas home now, but I have a support group that helps.
The key to life isn't doing what you are told not to do, it is knowing what is worth doing when told not to do it.
by SaintsFanInIraq on Sep 24, 2011 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Close
When not supporting my troops in Iraq, I call Montgomery, Texas home. Live on the North West side of Lake Conroe.
The key to life isn't doing what you are told not to do, it is knowing what is worth doing when told not to do it.
by SaintsFanInIraq on Sep 25, 2011 2:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Home is fine and the shop my Truck was at is fine. All is good.
The key to life isn't doing what you are told not to do, it is knowing what is worth doing when told not to do it.
by SaintsFanInIraq on Sep 25, 2011 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Where was the party?
Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.
by Barryfromtexas on Sep 23, 2011 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
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