The Day After: How Are You Feeling About Texans-Bengals?
by Tim on Jan 2, 2012 10:44 AM CST
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Now that we've had a night to sleep on it, how do you feel about the Texans hosting the Bengals in the franchise's inaugural playoff game on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. CST (4:30 p.m. EST)?
Still excited to the point that you just don't care who the Texans are playing?
Worried about whether the Texans will be able to run the ball against the Bengals?
Wish the opponent was someone else, like the Raiders, Jets, or Bud Adams' Army of Darkness?
Wondering how you're going to get through the rest of the week with Saturday five agonizing days away?
Choked up about the thought of Andre Johnson finally going suiting up for a playoff game?
Bitter that the Texans didn't show a sense of urgency in terms of winning yesterday's regular season finale?
Even though you know it doesn't do any good, dreaming of what a fully healthy Texans squad would have done in the postseason?
Sound off in the Comments below.
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I will be on vocal rest all week
So I can send the Bungles home with their ears ringing on Saturday.
People who are flipping out about the game need to calm the eff down.
by Karsh on Jan 2, 2012 10:55 AM CST reply actions 6 recs
With the performance the last three weeks.
Kubes is going down in history as the greatest sandbagger in the history of the nfl. Why all the sudden change in our offensive looks? Why all the coverage changes in our secondary? All season KJ had over the top help. All of a sudden we start giving up easily covered plays. We lost our intensity? I don’t think so. It may have been hard to watch, but I think Saturday we see it was all smoke and mirrors.
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
I think a lack of Wade may have had something to do with boneheaded defensive alignments/calls.
No disrespect, but I find it very difficult to believe, absent this last game when we literally had nothing to play for, that Kubiak was sandbagging anybody. Yates played more like a rookie and Herring proved he is no Wade Phillips. That is what happened. Clearly we saw something different in the Titans game. But to say the two weeks before that was all part of some grand master plan by Kubiak ignores the reality of the injuries and coaching losses this team has sustained.
Our playoff journey is going to be tough. Injuries to key players insures that. Either way, I’m as proud of this team as I can possibly be. They have heart. And even a one and done playoff road will not take anything away from that in my eyes.
by USMC_JA on Jan 2, 2012 11:20 AM CST up reply actions 9 recs
I think thAt after the Bengals game,
There were a lot of alignment changes. Was this because of TJ? Or was it to bring in the team as healthy as possible? Can you say that the play calling in the Indy game was aggressive?
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
I thought the Indy game plan was a good one.
We should have tried to run the ball down their throats given the respective strengths of the teams. No need to exspose TJ to Freeny and Mathis anymore than absolutely necessary. Absent some of the most horrendous officiating I’ve ever seen, we win that game.
I was as upset as anyone after Indy…but my anger was not attributed to the game plan. More so the execution and officiating.
by USMC_JA on Jan 2, 2012 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
My anger was directed solely at the officiating in that game.
It was epically horribad!
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
I agree with this
If we didn’t clinch, we probably hang 30+ on Indy, since we’d drop back and pass every now and then and try to call plays that work instead of calling plays that keep the QB upright.
TJ must throw 30 times for us to win.
lol
probably hang 30+ huh….I love homers
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 3, 2012 4:08 PM CST up reply actions
I never ceases to amaze me
that people from other blogs are surprised to find homers on their own blog.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Good post
I agree, especially regarding Wade and the defensive results. However, it did seem like the offense was using very limited schemes in an abbreviated playbook. This could be their effort to slowly develop Yates and/or masking/reserving new plays for the playoffs and not giving film study up in games that were basically meaningless.
NFL referee corruption is disgusting! I'm done as a season ticket holder until it gets cleaned up!
I think it's a case of Kubiak not wanting other playoff teams to have game film on Yates
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 Jan 2, 2012 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
Not convinced that kubes would have played out the balance of the season much differently with Schaub at the helm.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Well there's a ton of film on Schaub, so it wouldn't have mattered in that case
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 Jan 2, 2012 3:19 PM CST up reply actions
If you're right, that would be awesome.
You mean, besides two chicks at the same time?
by Ezekiel 25 17 on Jan 2, 2012 5:03 PM CST up reply actions
There have been very few deep passes called since the last Cincy game
It could be a ploy to make teams think we have scaled the playbook back for T.J. by over emphasizing the short dump off plays. Not sure. All I know is I want to see some short slants to Andre as well as some deep shots.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Oh....I want to see some deep shots too.
But IIRC, kubiak has made reference to TJ missing some plays down the field. I think TJ has been going through typical rookie growing pains as D coordinators have made adjustments on him. I just have a very, very hard time believing Kubiak has been intentionally holding things back to save it for the postseason (absent the Titans game). What we have seen is more a function of lack of trust in a rookie QB, weak opponent run D’s, and a missing D coordinator.
He was probably holding him back on the deep balls mostly because Andre wasn't out 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 Jan 2, 2012 5:51 PM CST up reply actions
ESPN The Herd
who is this guy?!? he said he likes Dalton over the Texans because we’re down to our 4th string QB. This guy is an idiot.
by the Yate Debate on Jan 2, 2012 11:13 AM CST reply actions
ESPN as a whole seems to be ignoring the fact TJ is okay
Free Earl. Occupy Reliant
by NewJerseyTexansFan on Jan 2, 2012 11:26 AM CST up reply actions
Is it Skip Bayless?
If it is, fuck ‘em, he’s a troll
Official hype-man of the Flour Bluff Academic Decathlon team
Cowherd is a troll, too.
He apparently does not give a shit if what he says is accurate or even makes sense, as long as it moves his audience meter.
Before the season, he predicted Cam Newton would be a bust.
Well, so did I.
But I’m capable of admitting it when I’m wrong. Colin Cowherd is like the Sports version of political talk radio.
That's him exactly.
And he is fond of including some of his numb-nutted political and economic ideas with his sports talk just to get a rise out of people. IOW: he’s a troll.
Ya...good to specify that he's talking about Collin Cowherd from ESPN radio
and not Bill Cowher who has given us love
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Jan 2, 2012 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
He openly admits that ESPN's content is based soley on ratings metrics
Dishonest journalism FTW
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
no, no
He may be being honest but the “journalism” is bunk. You are correct with the Enquirer analogy.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
I just read John Clayton's analysis of the AFC playoffs
that moron doesn’t think we have a chance. Thinks we are one and done.
If you read it close, he’s just stating the narrative. the Pats, Ravens and Steelers are the only real teams. The Texans, Bengals, and Tebows are flukes.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Here is the link
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7410737/john-clayton-examines-afc-playoff-picture
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Apparently not in touch with the pulse of the AFC playoff teams.
..time will tell…hated to give him the webz hit..
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Definately on the crack pipe if he thinks Flacco is one of the top QBs in the AFC
Alcohol is necessary so that a man can have a good opinion of himself, undisturbed by the facts.
Even Skip Bayless....
….finally spit Tebow’s cock out of his mouth after that 6-for-22 for 60 yards showing. Now he’s looking for some new BS to sound controversial about….
You mean, besides two chicks at the same time?
by Ezekiel 25 17 on Jan 2, 2012 5:06 PM CST up reply actions
Probably will be something along the line of "If the Texans had gone out & signed F@#%&, they'd be his favorite to win the Super Bowl"
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 Jan 2, 2012 5:54 PM CST up reply actions
..moar interwebz hits..
/drools all over tie as bowels release…
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Colin Cowherd
All you need to know is that he’s a Cowboys homer (he emphatically picked them to win the NFC East) and he smokes Romo’s pole on a daily basis.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
I lovingly refer to him as "Colin Cowshit".
Is that too harsh?
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
You shouldn't be so subtle
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 Jan 2, 2012 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
...anybody for "Turd" as a nickname?
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
I won't be devastated if we lost
But i think we have a good chance. If the stadium can be as loud as the Falcons game, I think we can win handily.
I am excited as hell.
I think we will win Saturday. We’re going to pull out all the stops and I think you’ll see perhaps the most exciting game we have ever had.
by WhiskeyR on Jan 2, 2012 11:28 AM CST reply actions 5 recs
Just watched that first drive by the Texans again.
Fricken awesome! I was fortunate enough to receive tickets to the game yesterday and had a blast. Even with the loss it was worth the 6+ hours of driving to and from Austin. We got a great team guys. This team and season will be talked about for years to come, win or loss next week.
by memyselfini on Jan 2, 2012 11:32 AM CST via Android app reply actions
6 hours from Austin?
How did you go? 290 to Houston is 3 hours tops.
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
Oops, just noticed the round trip.
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
Can you rec on the SB android app?
by memyselfini on Jan 2, 2012 11:39 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Also had to drive down to Alvin to get and drop of my pops.
Again, worth it.
by memyselfini on Jan 2, 2012 11:43 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Just watched the Brahman no helmet hit again.
Animal.
by memyselfini on Jan 2, 2012 11:44 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
I just hope he doesn't pop positive for mushrooms before the playoffs start
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 Jan 2, 2012 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
ennngght. no references to the secret ingredient.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
he never "did" shrooms
he only manufactured the hallucinogen in them!
I've wondered about this...
How would you “manufacture” psilocybin? I’m not feigning drug innocence here, but I honestly don’t know. I’m guessing its easier to just grow magic mushrooms than replicate psilocybin. If he was growing them, I suspect he might have ingested a few.
I don’t judge others choices in medication (even if its recreational use), but hallucinogens is a far cry from addictive substances like cocaine or alcohol. Hallucinogen users usually use their preferred drug only occasionally and in small doses. Many claim it is to breach spiritual boundaries instead of getting “high”.
Whether he was growing shrooms or chemically manufacturing psilocybin
I’m sure he was testing the product. I would.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
It's perfect to have a guy with those kind of balls that's NOT a starter...
You know that dude got some serious props in the locker room. That’s as powerful as Cushing’s Monty Python-like free-flowing blood spout from his forehead.
You mean, besides two chicks at the same time?
by Ezekiel 25 17 on Jan 2, 2012 5:10 PM CST up reply actions
...but it's just a flesh wound!!!
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
"Come back and gets what's coming to you ya yellow bastard!"
"You mean, besides two chicks at the same time?"
by Ezekiel 25 17 on Jan 2, 2012 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd for Python quote and Office Space sig
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
Good hands.
"You mean, besides two chicks at the same time?"
by Ezekiel 25 17 on Jan 3, 2012 6:54 AM CST up reply actions
I was watching that too.
It looked like the O line just gelled and was working great together
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Jan 2, 2012 12:29 PM CST up reply actions
This week is gonna go by too slow.
Very excited though. Reliant is gonna be shakin and I’m hoping it will rattle Dalton just like it did Ryan.
by Dmo_Htx on Jan 2, 2012 11:33 AM CST via mobile reply actions
So excited. Regardless of outcome, I just hope for a good game.
Texans running game has been enigmatic this year. Hinges on O-line play. Hope Kubiak is flexible enough to go to the short screen game if the running game is not working and with it enough to adjust to what the Bengals are doing.
I wanted either Bengals or Titans. Raiders pass rush is pretty tough. Kicker could make the difference in what is likely to be a close scoring game. Jets are not great but if Sanchez can keep the turnovers down their defense might be able to abuse Yates. I am happy with the matchup.
I am not going to be very productive this week.
Andre deserves it. Here’s to many more playoff berths and some playoff noise in the years to come.
Yesterday’s game doesn’t matter. Pretty impressed with performance of Texans second stringers against Titans starters.
Healthy Texans squad might be the one seed in the AFC. Even a healthy Schaub might have been enough to make the difference. All players on field we would have a great shot at AFC championship and maybe Super Bowl berth.
One additional comment. Next year’s schedule looks like a bear with AFC East and NFC North on the schedule as well as first in the division games. Healthier team might make playoffs but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Texans staying home next January.
a healthy team better make the playoffs next year regardless of the schedule.
But right now, bring on Cincy.
by Dmo_Htx on Jan 2, 2012 11:39 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
If we are healthy and keep our studs.
We can play with anyone in the nfl. We start the beginning of our dynasty now.
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
ahhhh a texans Dynasty...
Wouldn’t that be something…
by Texan5513 on Jan 2, 2012 1:25 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
The pieces are in place.
It’s just a matter of being able to hang on to them.
But it could certainly happen.
Former Thane of Glamis and Cawdor.
Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.
Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!
by UprootedTexan on Jan 2, 2012 1:27 PM CST up reply actions
Someone say "Dynasty"?
"San Antonio is the best falling down team in the league"- Bill Worrell
by TheLastDynasty on Jan 2, 2012 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
Felt good about a Bengals matchup already.
Hope like Hell we play better defense than we did Sunday.
by b0ng on Jan 2, 2012 11:36 AM CST via mobile reply actions
sup guys a Bengals fan coming to talk to you guys about this weeks matchup (RESPECTFULLY)
I think this game will be a good one…Your D line is ridiculous…I think if you guys can run the ball…you win…I we can stop foster…we win…It will be a good one though…good luck
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 2, 2012 11:38 AM CST up reply actions
and stop Tate as well*
he is a beast too….
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 2, 2012 11:39 AM CST up reply actions
Bad luck with that.
AJ missed the last game. That has significant impact on coverage. It will be a hell of a game. Your d is significant. Ours can be dominant.
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
btw, ignore my profile pic, I do that for every team we play, lol
by joeb69 on Jan 2, 2012 1:33 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Creative and rec'd
Never let it be said BRB has no humor.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
You haven't seen some of our fan art, have you?
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 2, 2012 2:33 PM CST up reply actions
Leaving Tennessee?
Frickin hilarious!
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Among others.
The BESF play is also highly recommended.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 2, 2012 2:43 PM CST up reply actions
...will deserve a rec...
http://www.battleredblog.com/2011/6/14/2224542/the-story-of-besf
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
congrats on getting into the playoffs!
I thought Texans @ Bengals was a tough game. So I expect this playoff to be excellent here at Reliant.
I also expect Texans to win ;-). But I don’t think y’all are pushovers by any stretch of the imagination. I just think that TJ has gotten just that much better since our last meeting.
I do hope the offensive line does what needs to be done to keep TJ safe and allow our running game to flourish. I think that our losses against Panthers and Colts was mostly because either Eric Winston was hurt and not admitting it, or he was trying to overcompensate for Brisiel not being by his side. Clearly Antoine Caldwell hasn’t been QUITE the player that Brisiel was.
And as you know, we sorely missed Wade Phillips as coordinator during his absence. Sooo =D I’m VERY glad Wade is back.
/calls up the heavy machinery to haul in the Yaterade and the Wade-aid
I’m willing to share healthy doses of each ;-).
#Texans2011 — Where reality and dreams collide!
~~ Fuzion
by BattleRedFan on Jan 2, 2012 12:06 PM CST up reply actions
should we warn them about the ingredients?
…or just let them experience the difference!
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
This may be the week to bring back an official Q&A post
Bengals fans seem pretty cool, I’d like to see some interaction between us and Cincy Jungle.
we respect the Texans
what you guys have done without your starting QB, Mario, Johnson, ect…is amazing…and as a Bengals fan…we always root for teams that have been bad for a while and start to come up…i.e. Lions, 49rs….ect…
I honestly thought you guys were done when Schaub went down….
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 2, 2012 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
If it wasn't for the fact that Rick Dennison revamped our run game last year, along with the emergence of Arian Foster
we would have been done when Andre went down
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Also
I’m very impressed with what you guys have done with a rookie QB at the helm. Dalton’s success actually gave me hope when Yates became our starter.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
They were good last time we played em too.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Jan 2, 2012 12:32 PM CST up reply actions
I visited Cincy Jungle around the last game
and actually encountered a number of sane people there, unlike at a couple of other SB Nation blogs I won’t mention.
For a group of fans who hate their team’s owner as bitterly as they seem to, they are surprisingly rational for the most part.
Wait
you encountered PEOPLE at Cincy Jungle?
Every time I went over there it was pretty much desolate.
Never said it was crowded.
But there are some genuine fans there—you’d have to be a real fan to hang on thru what they’ve experienced.
true that. It was pretty slow over there.
We probably have near as many hits from their visitors here as they have over there.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
I feel really confident in the team.
I just hope the team doesn’t.
I'm a household name... at my house.
Michael Vick is the best throwing running back of all time.
My put your name on it prediction for the Housotn Texans.
10-6, with a first round playoff upset over either the Ravens or Steelers.
I said it yesterday: Our Defense+Healthy AJ+Rested Arian & Owen=
Recipe for playoff success. It starts Saturday.
by UTBawse23 on Jan 2, 2012 11:51 AM CST reply actions 4 recs
I think the Texans will finally go all-out for this game on offense.
Should be fun to see. Saturday can’t come fast enough!
we are better than Cincy in just about every stat.
There is no doubt in my mind that we have been holding back some of our playbook for the playoffs. Kubiak knows what it takes and we WILL win our first Playoff game. I have ZERO doubt that we take this game. Enjoy the ride everybody, its going to be a great week/weekend!!!
lol
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 2, 2012 2:06 PM CST up reply actions
A bit cocky of a statement i know...
But i do see a QB with a few more games under his belt, and a WR that will have to be accounted for unlike last time we played… Add to that an insane reliant stadium and i would put my money on the Texans…
by Texan5513 on Jan 2, 2012 5:32 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
As long as Weejay's sore shoulder is really not a problem,
I feel good about the matchup.
I thought he looked terrific in the short time he was in the game yesterday, and with ’Dre and OD back full time, I expect him to make some big plays against Cincinnati. Once he hits a few down the field, their safeties will have to back off, Foster and Tate will start to rip some big gains and we might be looking at a rout.
Wade’s back, too, so I expect the D to show up and give Dalton a serious headache all day.
Yup, I feel just fine about this matchup.
by FreedomRide on Jan 2, 2012 11:58 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
AC joint. I sprained one pretty bad in HS and played te the following week.
We get to listen to kubes soft ball his injury all week.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
psychological warfare, Kubes is getting good at it with all the injurys weve had this year
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
hee, hee...
the qb whisperer….
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
I've been....skyrim'd?
;- )
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Rec'd
And believed. The game plan will be decidedly different Saturday. So will the outcome.
I had a dream. In that dream I saw a multitude of screaming people on Richmond. I saw Kubiak laughing. I saw Andre Johnson pouring champagne from a trophy on to Brian Cushings head. What does it mean?
I'm seriously considering
driving 3 hours to DC, so I can hop a 6am flight to Houston on Saturday if I score some tickets to the game. Thats how excited I am.
I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.
at home....
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Road would be...
New England, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Denver, and the AFC South trio.
"Lord, beer me strength."
I'm going to to the game at Soldier Field
a friend and I have been talking about hitting up an away game somewhere next season. Chicago is easily the most fun town on that list. Can’t wait.
Depending on when...
I’d strongly consider heading to the Chicago game as well since its the closest…..I do love Chicago.
"Lord, beer me strength."
At least we get Green Bay & Baltimore at home
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 Jan 2, 2012 3:08 PM CST up reply actions
The only teams on that list that even sort of scare me are Baltimore and Green Bay
Otherwise, I predict an easy 6 wins. Maybe 7.
The Pats and
Lions will be tough, the Bears might be tough.
by Bobbythegreat on Jan 2, 2012 1:02 PM CST up reply actions
Hope we play the Lions on Thanksgiving
Should be an automatic win considering Detroit’s history of sucking on Turkeyday.
Matt Schwab, Mary O' Williams, Adrian Foster, Jacoby Ford, Kevin Walters, and Daniel Owens are my favorite Texans!
by MeSoLongHorny on Jan 2, 2012 2:30 PM CST up reply actions
I'm almost always in the lion's den (not Detroit) on Thanksgiving.
This could be fun.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 2, 2012 2:34 PM CST up reply actions
They may all be different teams next year
Think about our turn around.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
This tells me one thing.
They already know we will be playing Packers first game after the superbowl. Is that how they do it right? Two teams in super play first game?
SB winner hosts the Thursday night opener
opponent is irrelevant. So, there’s only one way Texans-Packers can play that game…
Kubiak believes in you
iswydt...
yeah, baby.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Just saw a short statement by Dalton about losing yesterday but being in the playoffs.
He looks and sounds so much more mature after just one season it’s shocking.
It’s a damned good thing the Kitties took Gabbert instead of him. He’s going to be trouble in the league for a long time.
by FreedomRide on Jan 2, 2012 12:55 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
Not to mention having AJ Green to throw to for those years will immensely help him
I’d say Green in the next Larry Fitzgerald
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 Jan 2, 2012 3:10 PM CST up reply actions
is*
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 Jan 2, 2012 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
let's not forget
2 firsts this year, a slew of lates and 2 seconds next along with another slew of lates, we’ll be dangerous for 5-10 years imho, especially now that our owner is starting to see that he can’t have his way with us and get away with it…changes have been made already and I fully expect more to come
Yup.
If I were a Bengals fan I would be pumped at how bright the future suddenly looks.
Yer still gonna have to eat one Saturday, though. Sorry.
yeah noticed that Raiders pick after seeing this.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Right now, our optimism is about as high as the average Browns fan's pessimism
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 Jan 2, 2012 5:58 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah the AFC South
has a rough schedule next year, but I think that favors the Texans. I think a healthy Texans team is good enough to get wins in some of those difficult games, but the rest of the South is screwed.
Can't wait until Saturday!
Should be a good game against the Bengals. And should we win on Saturday, anything can happen. But I can’t help but get excited about how good this team could be next year, barring another rash of catastrophic injuries. I think we repeat as AFC South Champions next season, easily.
The bird is struggling out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever wants to be born, must first destroy a world.
by Stupendous Man on Jan 2, 2012 1:12 PM CST via mobile reply actions 2 recs
Let them hate.....
"It’s from scratch right now, but I like that," Antonio Smith said. "And I am hoping that all the non-Houston Texans fans do that exact same thing, because I really do think that we function better when everybody is against us, when we are the underdog."
"Lord, beer me strength."
antonio is all talk. its not like he has 6 sacks this year or anything
- Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
"It's either gonna make you a man or a coward. One of the two. I'm a be a man. I ain't never seen a coward, heard a coward, coward not in ma vocabulary." - Lawrence Vickers
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Jan 2, 2012 1:17 PM CST up reply actions
I need everyone in America to see that Ninja dance next week
"Lord, beer me strength."
by TexansDC on Jan 2, 2012 1:20 PM CST up reply actions 8 recs
And a rec for that.
But if he’s a ninja, how will anyone see it?
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Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.
Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!
by UprootedTexan on Jan 2, 2012 1:25 PM CST up reply actions
we'll only see where he has been ;-)
the ninja’s only tracks are those of the victims left behind.
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~~ Fuzion
OT, Colts Polian will not return next season.
by Dmo_Htx on Jan 2, 2012 1:40 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Bucs let go their whole staff.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
I'm hoping Raheem winds up as DC in Knoxville.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
I knew Morris was getting the axe but had no idea they were nuking the entire staff
For a team that was already in re-build mode not to keep at least one coach is saying something…..the dudes at the top are fucking PISSED.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
No surprise
They had the biggest cap room during Free agency, and did nothing with it. Kinda just pissed the money away after all the good free agents were gone so they wouldn’t get fined for having too much.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Now on NFL.com and spreading like wildfire on Twitter.
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Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.
Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!
by UprootedTexan on Jan 2, 2012 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
They are gonna hire Peyton as coach?
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
I see it happening sooner or later.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Ya'll mark this down, I said it first.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
OC and maybe hire Fisher as HC?
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
ohhh, thats tempting
So if they really do it, can we say they acted on our posts, or that we are clairvoyant?
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
we seez through the veil of time
/nostradamus’d
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
At least start him off as the offensive coordinator
Plus as a coach, his salary comes off the cap
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 Jan 2, 2012 3:13 PM CST up reply actions
So, The folks on TV are suggesting strongly that Fisher should go to the Rams
And the plot thickens.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Not a bad opening with Bradford there.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Plus the #2 pick as well
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 Jan 2, 2012 3:20 PM CST up reply actions
I could see Blackmon off the board at this point
Though the Rams have plenty of options with the #2 pick.
I'd look at Kalil if I were them
that o-line nearly got him killed. They got him a weapon w/ Lloyd, but they have to beef up his proection to make any use of it.
Kubiak believes in you
They'll take Kalil
They need to improve that offensive line. Kalil’s got All-Pro written all over him. WR class is deep enough that they could grab someone at the top of round 2.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Kendall Wright could be there in the 2nd
Kalil makes the most sense because they need to protect Bradford
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 Jan 2, 2012 5:59 PM CST up reply actions
Wright is a guy I could see moving up
Scouts have been paying a lot more attention to Baylor b/c of RG3, and Wright certainly had to have gotten noticed.
He’s slated to play in the Senior Bowl; couple a good performance there with a good showing at the combine, and he could easily crack the first round.
Kubiak believes in you
Nick Toon could be there as well
They’ll have options in the 2nd round
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 Jan 2, 2012 7:10 PM CST up reply actions
Indeed
WR crop is pretty deep this year.
Toon could be a pretty nice short/intermediate compliment to Lloyd. If they want a deep threat, however, they would look at those other options.
Kubiak believes in you
But is the deep WR pretty crop this year?
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
So much for all that twitter talk.
by Dmo_Htx on Jan 2, 2012 1:43 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe that means that
they will be stupid enough to not draft Luck and pin their future on a 36 year old broken QB……I think it was pretty obvious that Polian supported cutting Manning.
by Bobbythegreat on Jan 2, 2012 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
And then Indianapolis burned...
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Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.
Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!
by UprootedTexan on Jan 2, 2012 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
Balls.
I was hoping for at least a few more years of front office incompetence from Indy… Oh wells. Takes a while to rebuild a franchise, anyways.
Didn't see that coming
but shouldn’t be that surprising. Their last handful of drafts have been garbage. Even with Manning, you could see the regression a mile away.
Kubiak believes in you
Feeling Excited about this Saturday
I really do like our chances. With Andre back in the line-up, I can honestly say that should take some of the workload off Barian Fostate + Ward and the run game. Plus I would also like to notch up Andre for his first Post-season Touchdown; that would awesome to see because he deserves it.
Man, I SO want 'Dre to go off like a rocket in the playoffs.
The man deserves every good thing that can happen to him in the post-season.
Exactly
After this long playoff drought we’ve had, I’m just excited to see this guy finally get a shot at a well-deserved play-off spotlight; and we all know he will step up and show us why he’s a BEAST!!
It's not the Finals...
But this piece still gives me chills. It makes me miss the days that the NBA was actually watchable.
GET A SILK BAG FROM THE GRAVEYARD DUCK TO LIVE LONGER.
Totally the wrong link.
Although still a good one.
This is what I meant to link.
GET A SILK BAG FROM THE GRAVEYARD DUCK TO LIVE LONGER.
I think I just got hard from watching this
"San Antonio is the best falling down team in the league"- Bill Worrell
by TheLastDynasty on Jan 2, 2012 7:57 PM CST up reply actions
One more on the Polians' firing:
May I be the first to recommend Charley Casserly to fill the GM job opening?
Shit, that's just cruel.
How about Frank Bush, instead?
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Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.
Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!
by UprootedTexan on Jan 2, 2012 1:58 PM CST up reply actions
Nah, don't be so cruel, give them Richard Smith
See what he did with that Denver defense??? I’m starting to think he got somewhat of a raw deal. However it does help that his head coach is a defensive coach
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 Jan 2, 2012 3:15 PM CST up reply actions
He also drafted Andre Johnson
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 Jan 2, 2012 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
How do you know that he didn't want C Rodgers?
Alcohol is necessary so that a man can have a good opinion of himself, undisturbed by the facts.
Because Detroit took him & he had no choice
Thank you Matt Millen
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 Jan 2, 2012 7:31 PM CST up reply actions
If Casserly turns them down, then Matt Millen should be their next choice....
You mean, besides two chicks at the same time?
by Ezekiel 25 17 on Jan 2, 2012 5:16 PM CST up reply actions
Good one!
By golly, here at BRB we are always sincerely ready to help with those tough hiring decisions for our beloved Division opponents.
It makes you proud.
I would recommend Matt Millen.
/giggles
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
I'm feeling that this game will be almost totally ingnored by the national media
Official hype-man of the Flour Bluff Academic Decathlon team
...
Game? What game?
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 2, 2012 2:09 PM CST up reply actions
four games..
we’ll get a little love but I don’t expect much. It won’t get any better possibly worse the following week if we execute and get the “w” Saturday.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
theyll all be talking about the night game.
Not complaining though. As long as we win, I could care less.
by Dmo_Htx on Jan 2, 2012 2:13 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
ditto
the so called “experts” at si.com and espn are doing their best to downplay both teams, especially the Texans, who don’t have any “momentum” (which is a statistically bs concept) going into the playoffs. It just proves that anybody with a degree in journalism can pick up a keyboard and spout meaningless bs and hype
Official hype-man of the Flour Bluff Academic Decathlon team
Trent Dilfer is the only TV guy I've seen pick the Texans so far.
Don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing.
Well you had to know he would
he has been pimping TJ Yates out since the draft.
by Bobbythegreat on Jan 2, 2012 2:21 PM CST up reply actions
Last night's NFLN panel gave the Texans some props
but then again that coke fiend Michael Irvin picked us to win, so I don’t know if thats a good thing or a bad thing
Official hype-man of the Flour Bluff Academic Decathlon team
I wasn't taking names, but I've counted 4 pick us
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Rodney Harrison also picked us
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 Jan 2, 2012 3:17 PM CST up reply actions
Just had an interesting thought...
Since he wouldn’t interview until the Texans’ postseason is over, there’s a possibility that the deeper into the playoffs the Texans go, the less likely Phillips is to get hired for a head coaching job, right?
Teams might not want to wait to interview him and risk getting Nnamdi’d.
Haven't seen a lot of run on Wade being in the Coaching Realignment this off season anyway.
Clayton didn’t list him in his top ten prospects for HC openings, fwiw.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Honestly, i doubt he would get an offer anyway.
Not sure any team would wanna hire a guy in their mid 60s to rebuild. At least I hope so.
by Dmo_Htx on Jan 2, 2012 2:26 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
especially after the disasterous tenure as the Cowboy HC
Official hype-man of the Flour Bluff Academic Decathlon team
Early contender for quote of the week.
Smith, whose ninja persona extends well beyond his sack celebration, was asked if there’s a special "playoff ninja" in store.
"What?" he said, giving a ‘you-should-know-better’ look at the source of the question. "I don’t want to toot two horns, but playoff ninja Antonio slash whatever is a lot more… I don’t know what to call it, but I think I played my best ball in that playoff run I had with the Cardinals. I focused more than I focused, and it turned out to be a good little playoff run. It didn’t end the way I wanted it, but hey, I get another shot."
So… a "super ninja," then?
"More like a Lycan wolf ninja – like a ninja who been bit by a werewolf and then he’s still a ninja but then transforms to the wolf come game time," Smith said. "And the wolf is the dog. And y’all know I got the dog, too."
by willieboyd on Jan 2, 2012 2:29 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
does this mean he humps Dalton's leg?
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
I really sensed his veteran leadership during that interview.
Grateful for Antonio’s presence on this Defense, et al veterans.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Everyone channeling Yogi Berra this week?
I focused more than I focused
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 2, 2012 2:36 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
I know.
Aside from the obvious laughs, what the hell is “toot two horns”?
I've heard of "toot my own horn", but this is a new one.
And I like it!
What about "and the wolf is the dog"???
Is he speaking in code?
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
Maybe the wolf is a kind of dog? So technically he's a dog as a wolf?
Or maybe he’s using code to order Sam Hurd quantities of coke through the media?
Maybe he's passing secrets to the Chinese through interviews
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
Think...Scarlett Johansson.
Now think of tooting two horns.
Matt Schwab, Mary O' Williams, Adrian Foster, Jacoby Ford, Kevin Walters, and Daniel Owens are my favorite Texans!
by MeSoLongHorny on Jan 2, 2012 3:42 PM CST up reply actions
Too bad we can't have that visual here anymore
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 Jan 2, 2012 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
I believe he's talking about
beans.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
Me too
He’s one of those dudes that you can’t help pulling for. And I love his interviews. You never know what’s gonna come out of his mouth!
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Smith and Cushing
should have a radio show together!
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
They gave us the early Saturday slot.
The “worst” playoff game slot out of all 4 games this weekend.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
I thought 3:30 was the late slot.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Not in the playoffs.
They want east coast primetime for a game.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 2, 2012 3:07 PM CST up reply actions
yup...I see it now
3:30 early game, 8:00 late game on Sat.; 12:00 and 3:30 respectively on Sun.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
I like that slot better.
The evening slot would make sleep impossible for me.
I agree, with the early game, you can watch it, then drink yourself into a stupor
regardless of the outcome. As opposed to being in a stupor already before the game starts.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
I Thought it was odd that both #3 seeds got the Sat game with one less day to prep.
I figured N.Y. would get the Primetime Sat slot as a #4 with Den in the early game.
Alcohol is necessary so that a man can have a good opinion of himself, undisturbed by the facts.
...and happy to have it.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Steelers Mendenhall is out.
The Tebus’s could pull it off with a gimpy Rothlesburger?
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Their defense should keep them in it
but they have to score points and avoid turnovers.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Tebow needs to avoid turnovers?
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 2, 2012 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
Do you think he can do it, avoid turnovers?
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 2, 2012 4:01 PM CST up reply actions
We might have to call Harrison "Pontius Pilate" after the game.
Or Satan.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
Satan is reserved for Bud Adams.
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Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.
Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!
by UprootedTexan on Jan 3, 2012 1:29 AM CST up reply actions
/Looks at Tebow's last couple of games.
They’re fucked.
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Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.
Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!
by UprootedTexan on Jan 3, 2012 1:28 AM CST up reply actions
Has anyone heard if Polamalu will be back?
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Clark won't play, that's for sure
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 Jan 2, 2012 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
Tailgating
looking for a good tailgate on saturday?
So why is it that the media is saying we can't win with a rookie QB
When the Bengals also have a rookie QB? I find it funny but I’m worried about the intelligence level of this country. Yates led the team to a win in Cincy with no Black Jesus. Now in Houston, with the 80 back, we can’t win? Saturday at 3:30, it will be Dre Day.
Madame de Staël once said, "One must choose in life between boredom and suffering." De Staël is dead but there is always an alternative.
This is where the cool is.
We are entirely used to it here in Cincinnati
We’ve gotten media hate and outright apathy at times. Dalton/Green combo has been a bit of an exception lately, but it sounds like fans on both sides of the ball know and understand media oversight.
by CincyTailgater on Jan 3, 2012 2:27 PM CST up reply actions
Do you also have a problem with a large fan-base for ?
We have a rather large population who have recently moved here but never really went native. That is, they still support their old team.
While watching Texans games at my local BW3, I have seen a restaurant half filled with Arlington fans, and the odd Pittsburgh and even one of the Ohio teams, I just don’t remember which it was.
There is almost as much Arlington merchandise on the shelves here as Texans, and that is sad. Of course, it was also only the last 3-4 years that you could find UH merchandise in Houston…
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 3, 2012 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
Are you asking me...?
…if we have an issue with fanbase saturation in our city? If that’s what you are asking, then no. In the heart of Cincinnati, it’s Bengals country. If you travel about 2 hours north, it’s a pretty split Browns/Bengals fan base with Steelers fans ALWAYS scattered throughout. Anyway, as far as Texans fanbase goes, I’m sure you’ll get your share of fairweatherers after a playoff birth. We had our share in 2005.
by CincyTailgater on Jan 3, 2012 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
You guys look pretty promising for the future
this will change…as soon as you CONSISTENTLY WIN….all those fans will start to notice….I feel you though
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 3, 2012 4:11 PM CST up reply actions
Very excited that we are playing in week 2 of January
I saw on the news where Andre’ said “Normally, I’m cleaning out my locker at this time”. AWESOME!
After reading this blog for the last few years – and especially this year – it seems our fans are in two camps:
Kubes is an idiot – fire him for losing the last three games and on top of that not going 16-0.
Kubes is a genius – we’ve been running vanilla plays so no-one can have film, and then in the playoffs WHAM!
Personally – I think both are wrong. I think he’s doing the best he can with what there is to work with. I think the offense is simpler because it’s all the personnel can manage. Sometimes we make plays now, sometimes we dont. I think TJ has had a tough time with reads – and our pass offense has suffered. Our pass protection is not what it was with Schaub, and TJ is holding the ball longer too. Plus – Teams are putting 8 men in the box, and the run game has shut down. But – it’s not part of a grand plan….
Looking at OUR FIRST PLAYOFF GAME EVER – I’m very excited. ‘Dre, OD, Arian and J Jo all healthy. Delhomme had a decent showing, so I believe if he had to, he could run the offense. TJ healthy would be good, but he’s going to have to move the ball downfield so that they can’t stack the box. And, if we have another 1 for 10 3rd down conversion game, we will not win. In fact, we’ll get beat way worse than against Indy.
Defensively – I’m not worried about the line or the LB corps. I am worried about the secondary. AJ Green and the Red Rocket lit us up pretty good last game. J Jo was owned by Green, especially in the first half. K Jax has been pretty shitty, and if Allen continues to give receivers 12 yard cushions off the line we’ll get short passed to death. If Barwin, Cush and Reed can get pressure on Dalton and he can’t get time to throw, we’ll be in business.
I perceive that you are in the "sit TJ Yates and play Delhomme" camp.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Sounded to me like he's more on the "pull him quick if he doesn't produce" camp.
I believe and agree with kubes that this is his time. You’ll know where kubes is at for sure the first time TJ audibles and kubes doesn’t call a time out.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Well, I can say that after Delhomme's performance yesterday
I think Kubes can relax a little. But I also think that after TJ’s performance yesterday, we won’t need Delhomme. That was as solid of a first drive as I’ve ever seen. It’s stuff like that that makes me think Kubes is holding his hand.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Agree. TJ looked every inch like an NFL starting QB yesterday.
Koob will stick with him unless he just totally melts down—which we already know he will not do—or gets injured.
TJ is the man, case closed.
Yeah - I guess I think that TJ should be on a short leash
It’s 1 and done time. If TJ can’t move the offense, maybe Delhomme can. I know that Kubes has a hard time with that though – remember, he wouldn’t pull Schaub when we were way ahead in games….he also won’t abandon his man unless he’s hurt.
I’m on pins and needles until Saturday…….
strange you referred to a short leash.
I deleted that before posting the above quote. Mainly cause he better not have him on a short leash scheme wise and I didn’t want there to be any confusion. ….damn, hivin’ ’gin.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
by Saturday night
I believe TJ will have you completely in his camp.
He is gonna deliver the franchise’s first playoff win. And he’s good.
TJ must throw 30 times for us to win.
...and you have a problem with that?
http://www.statichukd.com/images/threads/1077495_1.jpg
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
by chuckiepoo on Jan 2, 2012 5:56 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
misses freedom to bewb...
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Agreed
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Jan 2, 2012 7:05 PM CST up reply actions
Kool aid > crayons...except the above linked crayons
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Are crayons edible these days?
i know they had lead in them when I ate them as a kid, but they are safer now right
Those crayons in the link are edible
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 Jan 2, 2012 7:43 PM CST up reply actions
should've been green by now...
/smh
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Probably would have been if Rule 8008.d hadn't been repealed
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 Jan 2, 2012 7:47 PM CST up reply actions
is that the bewbz rule?
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
yep
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 Jan 2, 2012 7:48 PM CST up reply actions
Actually, it was Rule 8008.5(d)
my mistake
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 Jan 2, 2012 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
Repealed?
eh?
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Repealed, overruled, same difference
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 Jan 2, 2012 7:53 PM CST up reply actions
sorry. Misunderstood. you apparently were referring to case law...
…NOT the bewbz ban.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
That's just Kubes supporting his man
the link leads back to Pancakes – that said TJ had a separated shoulder?
I see in the Cincy gameplan to get some hits on TJ’s shoulder…..
right behind
stopping Foster, which has been the gameplan for the whole season.
TJ must throw 30 times for us to win.
And
paying off the officials.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 2, 2012 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
the refs are your frienz...
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
I feel nervous about this game
but not in a bad way. It feels like a first date with a chick that really likes you—you know you’ll score as long as you don’t do anything really stupid.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
nailed it with this one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NwP3wes4M8
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
this is not a small point
I think that’s how Kubiak looked at the Indy game, and I think how he’ll look at this weekend.
He thinks if we protect the ball (read: play conservatively) we should win.
I think if we go on to Baltimore where he might perceive us the underdog he’ll open it up a lot more.
TJ must throw 30 times for us to win.
My flight takes off at 2:30 CST
I will definitely miss the first half and probably the entire game. When I get in, I want to get to the kennel to get the pooch out before they close.
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
Damn, I wouldn't miss this game for my own funeral.
by willieboyd on Jan 2, 2012 7:21 PM CST up reply actions 8 recs
Seriously...
My wife is 37 weeks pregnant and could possibly be in labor during the game. I would miss a few plays when the actual event happened, but before and after I’d be watching the game.
by willieboyd on Jan 2, 2012 7:33 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly
Plus you can indoctrinate your kid at birth into Texans fandom
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 Jan 2, 2012 7:37 PM CST up reply actions
My wife said girls don't like football.
Fine with me as long as they accept my obsession.
This is not true
My wife loves football
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
My wife's a complete girly girl.
She goes shopping during the games if she’s not working and I like it that way. =]
Offer to baby sit while she goes shopping
It’ll buy you brownie points because she’ll think you’re doing her a favor and being a great father. And when she’s gone sit the little one down in front of the tv with you and let the indoctrination begin.
If you’re lucky, by age 5 the kid’ll be getting you beer during commercials.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Heh, And be happy to do it!
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
That's what my dad did, and I turned out fine
(maybe)
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
aye. wifey is huge Saints fan..
ugh…and Bayou Bengals.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Ya, I must hang my head though
for she grew up nearby to that southern oklahoma team and roots for them. On a positive note however, she also roots for Houston when there is no conflict.
But it she is really funny. I am[was] 6’ and weigh 240. She is[was] about 5’ and barely pushes 110. So she trys to hit me like a LB and bounces off me. Its a hoot and the kids laugh their asses off.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Mine was indifferent and uninterested in football when we met
Now she’s got almost as much Texans gear as I do!
Resistance is futile!!
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
by Hydroshock on Jan 2, 2012 8:54 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
this needs to be green'd
"My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me." -- Benjamin Disraeli
"If you really want something in life you have to work for it. Now quiet, they're about to announce the lottery numbers." -- Homer Simpson
"There is no rehab for stupid." -- Chris Rock
Never try to baptize a cat.
made it so
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 3, 2012 1:55 PM CST up reply actions
Your kid should know about as much football as this Jets fan does by 6 years old
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc7c6XFAzr0
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 Jan 2, 2012 7:52 PM CST up reply actions
I have 2 girls...
and my oldest is 8. She has warned friends that are over during a Texans game “Don’t go in the room with the TV. When they score a touchdown – he’s really loud”.
But yeah – no-one bothers me during – it’s kind of nice.
my wife posted on fb that she nearly went deaf at the end of the game against the Bengals
it was very loud in here!
Beer, it's not just for breakfast anymore
My wife wasn't home.
But my girls were probably scared.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 2, 2012 8:38 PM CST up reply actions
That's crap.
My wife is one of the biggest football fans I know.
Former Thane of Glamis and Cawdor.
Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.
Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!
by UprootedTexan on Jan 3, 2012 1:32 AM CST up reply actions
awwww that's a shame that your wife thinks that
I’m a girl and I’ve always LIKED football. I only became closer to rabidly interested in football during the TEXANS 2009 season.
With Pollard and Cushing doing amazing things on our defense, Andre and Schaub doing amazing things on the offense — they had me hooked that season. And thanks to Battle Red Blog I’ve been slowly able to educate myself about football.
=) so many awesome and patient people here to explain anything I don’t understand (which is still alot) but I can now be much more conversant in the language of football.
Sooo don’t let the stereotypes fool you. By the reasoning that girls don’t like football, girls don’t like computers or engineering either ;-). And well I actually like and build computers so two out of 3 there ;-). hehe I do HATE math in general.
so you’ve got a 50/50 chance of having a daughter that adores watching football with her hero — I promise you that will ALWAYS be her Daddy =).
Enjoy being new Daddy and enjoy what you can of the game!
=)
But I did know a guy who always remembered that his grandfather would rather watch the superbowl than be at the hospital when he was born soooo watch your legacy there. . . kids do take notice. I think his birthday was on Jan 26th or something like that.
#Texans2011 — Where reality and dreams collide!
~~ Fuzion
by BattleRedFan on Jan 3, 2012 8:53 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
aight! scare the hell out of the poor little creature (him/her) the way we were indoctrinated...
Recognized the condition at a Sports bar as Florida came back to win back in ’01(?). kid was bawling and Dad was inconsolable over defeat.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
My wife has a long awaited hair salon appointment that I need to take her to
That totally clashes with the game and puts me on the road during kickoff.
Needless to say, she’s gonna be dropped off early or not at all.
buy her new shoes and present them to her before the game
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
subtlety is the soul of wit
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
This requires an I-pad
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
and a Sling Box, or FirstRowSports.tv
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 Jan 2, 2012 7:42 PM CST up reply actions
firstrow is offline right now
I’m looking for a stream for spurs game
Beer, it's not just for breakfast anymore
Yeah, they really screwed the pooch today.
I couldn’t watch the Houston/Penn State game because it refused to work today.
Former Thane of Glamis and Cawdor.
Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.
Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!
by UprootedTexan on Jan 3, 2012 1:34 AM CST up reply actions
Someone said that NBC will stream the playoffs
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
I think firstrow got hacked.
Several people complained of catching an interwebz virus from them.
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
No more babies for us
we have 6 between us, the youngest is my 14 year old daughter in Detroit. it’s going to be grand-babies for us. none yet.
Beer, it's not just for breakfast anymore
Sheeze
lol, when my wife and I got married, we wanted…like 6…weve had 2 and that is enough.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
I thought Eight Is Enough
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
If my daughter had been born first, we would have stopped at one
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Jan 2, 2012 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Congrats
We just had our first and I’ll be 40 this year. So far I’ve been able to prevent the little midget from barfing on my game day jersey but I know my luck will run out sooner or later.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Wow, this getting to be a trend
I had my first at 44. Though I’m glad I waited. I now have a lot more patience than I would have had earlier.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Exactly
MUCH more patience….and money. We wanted to have our debts paid off and do the things we wanted to do before taking on the responsibility. Looking back it was the right move for us. No doubt.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Plus I smoked a lot of weed back in the day, so that wouldn't have worked
; )
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Kareem is blackmailing Kubiak
(on who will start at the other corner now that CB Johnathan Joseph is back) "Kareem (Jackson) will still start. I mean, this team is going to make you play everybody. They made us play a bunch of Nickel the first time we played them. They’re very capable of spreading you out and doing those type of things like Tennessee did to us yesterday. Kareem could have played better yesterday, a lot of guys could. He needs to find the ball better in a couple of situations. He was in good position and didn’t finish the play, but for the most part he’s had a good year and it’s time for him to be even better."
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
When all of the impossibilities have been excluded,
then whatever remains, regardless of how improbable, must be the answer. I think you are right Kubes is being blackmailed.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
Without Joseph the secondary had a very 2010 vibe...
and it was not pleasant at all. When Kareem gave up that long pass play I nearly threw my beer at the TV…
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
Maybe Kubes is using Kareem to play some sick twisted game with the fans and media
to get back at everyone who wanted him fired.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
Like just once would be nice...
He needs to find the ball better in a couple of situations.
..will require medical attention if he EVAR looks back to play the ball. ya dun pissed me off…
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
..must be nice to hold pics of the boss vacationing in Evansville....
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
He's afraid that if he turns around to find the ball, he will miss the receiver catching it
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Jan 2, 2012 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
actually, this was meant to be funny,
but after I re-read it, it kinda makes sense. so I should say, “he’s afraid he will miss seeing the receiver catch the ball, and he won’t know when to fall down”.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
That's the comment of the night. Awesome.
"You mean, besides two chicks at the same time?"
by Ezekiel 25 17 on Jan 2, 2012 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
This is no kidding
Last year i didn’t notice it till someone mentioned it. Then, the very next game I watched, and sure enough, first pass goes his way and there he is taking these giant steps with his arms flailing out to the side. Looked like a giant gooney bird trying to take off, then fell flat on his belly.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
No kidding!!!!!
I have actually never seen him turn and locate the ball. Now – I did miss the Atlanta game…..
he lucked into that one
he was basically playing safety and was in position to see the ball as it left matt ryan’s hand, just saying he was not responsible for coverage or lack thereof on that play.
Beer, it's not just for breakfast anymore
Get off his Jacques
Sorry, couldn’t resist.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
this will be fun.
i can’t wait to see this game no matter the outcome.
oh if i could change my screen name it would be more of a "texasbob" type thing.
Anyone know
who the commentators will be for our game? I knows it’s on NBC but surely Michaels and Collinsworth will be on the other game. I have no idea who their “secondary” commentating team is.
God is not on our side because he hates idiots also.
by Meta Sandoval on Jan 2, 2012 8:16 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Tom Hammond and Mike Mayock
..with the lovely Alex Flanagan sideline reporting.
Kubiak believes in you
err....possibly, nsfw...
http://www.listal.com/viewimage/1999188
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
by chuckiepoo on Jan 2, 2012 8:42 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Let's try this again:
C/P….can’t get hot link to worky.
Sorry to break that to you, but that's not Alex Flanagan, that's Ines Sainz
I’d recognize that ass anywhere
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 Jan 4, 2012 12:35 AM CST up reply actions
The way Kubes said
"That will definitely happen. Danieal will go back there…We’ll go back to full strength. We’ve been working that way the last couple of weeks, so that will definitely happen."
when talking about Manning returning punts made me feel like he’s been holding some aces and making other teams think he’s got 2’s. Here’s hoping the QB whisperer uses his wiles to win on Saturday. I’ve been waiting a long time for this game. Let the machinations commence!
"San Antonio is the best falling down team in the league"- Bill Worrell
I think this too.
Remember, Kubiaks been in the playoffs plenty before. I know "momentum: and all that, but I think he has quite a few (dozens) of plays he’s been holding back b/c of A. Worried about losing T.J. , B) Not wanting teams to get a full playbook and C.) Not having the proper personnel for said plays.
Kubiak knows what he’s doing. I predict the offense is going to be firing on all cylinders, like that absolutely dominating first drive against BESF’s, and honestly we’re going to whoop some ass.
by YohannDookeyblue on Jan 2, 2012 9:17 PM CST up reply actions
Kicking in the door: A story for the ages!
Hollywood couldn’t write this stuff better. I just realized that the Ravens (formally the Browns), Steelers, and Bengals are all playoff teams and are all former AFC Central teams (the division of the former Oilers). When Bum Phillips was the Head Coach in Houston, after losing to the Steelers in the AFC Championship, he vowed that they had “knocked on the door” to the Super Bowl, but that next year they would “kick it in”. Sadly that never happened.
Fast forward 30 years. A former ball boy for those same Oilers, Gary Kubiak, is now head coach in Houston, and Wade Phillips, Bum’s son, is now the Defensive Coordinator. With all the strife and hardship this franchise has gone through this year, how poetic and AMAZING of a sports story would it be if the Texans go on to take out the Bengals, then the Ravens (old Browns), and then the Steelers in the AFC Championship, finally fulfilling the promise Bum made all those decades ago?
I know I am getting ahead of myself. I just can’t believe how awesome of an opportunity this team has in front of them. It would truly be a story for the ages.
Pretty cool stuff.
And with Antonio “Lycan wolf-ninja” Smith, the movie would appeal to the Twilight crowd and martial arts fans, too!
a sparkly Ninja?
hmmm
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 3, 2012 1:52 PM CST up reply actions
#FUCK TWILIGHT!!!!!
I can’t stand any movie where vampires sparkle in sunlight instead of bursting into flames
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 Jan 4, 2012 12:36 AM CST up reply actions
^^^THIS^^^^
The Lost Boys was the shit for me of all the vampire movies.
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
Ya, and then flip off Budd Adams and moon him.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
SPECIAL REQUEST TO ANYONE ATTENDING THE GAME ON SATURDAY
Download a megaphone or bullhorn app on your smartphone,ipod, whatever and use it while you scream your head off. Let’s deafen the motherfuckers every time they have the ball.
We can turn home field advantage into home field dominance.
If I can speak a word on Saturday night, I won’t feel like I did everything I could as a fan…
"You mean, besides two chicks at the same time?"
Looking Ahead by Looking Back
Pregame:
Marvin Lewis was hyped.
We’ve been harping on it here at Cincy Jungle all week: this week’s game against the Houston Texans is huge. And, on Friday, Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis finally agreed with us. In fact, while speaking with Bengals.com editor, Geoff Hobson, Lewis called it “the biggest game in his twenty years of NFL Coaching”.
Yes he was talking about the regular season game against the Texans. I’m still amazed by this quote.
Andre Johnson was out, again.
Poor Texan Execution:
3:35, 1st: Yates INT, Bengals take over at Texans 25.
10:56, 2nd: Tate fumbles on Bengals 3.
0:35, 2nd: Rackers misses 47-yard FG. Texans down 16-3
2:07, 3rd: Yates fumbles on Texans 48.
Conclusion:
We won despite having less to play for (according to the Lewis quote), horrible execution and having our key player (AJ vs. their poor secondary) out. And we still won!
All three of these will be reversed this time. Kubiak finally has a chance to prove his genius (the Ravens with a similar offense sliced Cinci last week for tape) and make people forget the last three weeks, the players will be rabid, our execution will be sharp (we’ve been installing playoff wrinkles for several weeks now according to Kubes) and AJ will be rested and healthy for a goal he’s been chasing for 9 years.
I really see this game as a mismatch.
Bengals facts to help back this up.
Wins: Cleveland 2x, Buffalo, Jacksonville, Indy, Seattle, Tennessee, St. Louis and Arizona
0-5 Against Playoff Teams
Two biggest offensive players are rookies.
Greetings from Cincy
Looking forward to the matchup, everyone. I personally couldn’t appreciate a better matchup than what we have this Saturday. Both teams are underestimated. Both teams have been handed their share of criticism (we were “supposed to be 0-16 this season”). I get that there will be die hard fans on both sides taking things a little too far, but I’m enjoying every second regardless of the venom out there. Regardless of the outcome Saturday, the meter won’t move for me on our team playing with house money with an already improbable regular season. I won’t repeat the usual observations made about the Bengals (or Texans), whether they’re accurate or not. If people have questions/debate material – have at it. Either way: Looking forward to this. May the best team win!
by CincyTailgater on Jan 3, 2012 2:36 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Congrats on the regular season!
Looks like Dalton to Green is a legit combo for years to come.
Why don’t one of you create a fanpost for the questions and debates. =]
i dont trust k-jax
playing db, anyone else thinks that they should either start jason allen, or give glover quin and danieal manning more snaps at db? glover quin was our best db before j-jo came, he was pretty good, and danieal manning can play db pretty good too. We can place either troy nolan or quinton demps in their spots while one plays db, troy is a really good safety in my eyes
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