Gameday: Texas vs. Cardinals - preseason week 2

[B420tx]

4hours and 40 minutes to go.

What I will try to focus on

On Defense: Our secondary, more specifically new pick up Poole, I want to see if he will be able to put Faggins at nickel.

On Offense: Our O-line, mostly in the running game, I want to see how far they get downfield before our running back catches up to them.


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[joedinkle]

I expect Schaub to air the ball out and put up some yards. I think Walters will be a bit better today and hopefully we will see some Schaub 2 Jones and Schaub 2 Johnson

[CarolinaTexan]

Football on a Saturday afternoon, hell yes. Just put the Becks in the fridge and marinating the kabobs, GO TEXANS!

[South Texan]

I really want to see how our secondary does against their talented receivers.

I will also be looking for penetration by the D-Line, the battle at #2 WR, and the overall performance of the first string O-Line.

[benefactor]

I expect Schaub to air the ball out and put up some yards. I think Walters will be a bit better today and hopefully we will see some Schaub 2 Jones and Schaub 2 Johnson
Agreed...I would really like to see him get it downfield today...especially to my boy Andre. Mathis taking one to the house would be sweet too.... :D

[SuperstarII]

4hours and 40 minutes to go.

What I will try to focus on

On Defense: Our secondary, more specifically new pick up Poole, I want to see if he will be able to put Faggins at nickel.

On Offense: Our O-line, mostly in the running game, I want to see how far they get downfield before our running back catches up to them.


Edit: can someone fix the title, I just woke up.

I want to see how well the O-Line does on gameday. They did quite well last gameday. Schaub avoided a sack. Carr would of just went into the fetal position.

[ROUGHNECKS]

Pressure from the d-line that's what I want to see, them move the ball score touchdowns not fieldgoals in the redzone that's a must. It would be nice if Matt could get 100 yrds a TD and Mario a sack or two would be nice might slow the Mario a bust threads.

[Footballz]

I expect Schaub to air the ball out and put up some yards. I think Walters will be a bit better today and hopefully we will see some Schaub 2 Jones and Schaub 2 Johnson



Me too!

[Shawn E. Supergenius]

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[CarolinaTexan]

Hope to see some well placed passes from Matt and hopin cocky boy Zab shows us something, it would be nice to shape him into #2, who knows. Go texans!

[HydrOshocK]

I hope to see how much pressue our starting D-line is able to get this week. Arizona's O-line is nowhere near as good as Chicago's. It should be a good test for us considering they've got a rookie T guarding Leinart. It appears Levi is adjusting to the same learning curve that most rookies (not named Demeco) go through......

http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/preview?game_id=29474&displayPage=tab_preview&season=2007&week=PRE2

Arizona first-round draft pick Levi Brown will start at right tackle, replacing Oliver Ross, who could be out for the season with a torn biceps tendon. Brown has struggled to adjust to the quickness of the defensive line during training camp, especially in pass blocking.

"You can still see a lot of things on the practice field that he's struggling with, which a lot of rookies do," Whisenhunt said, "and this is still early in camp for him because he missed the first week. I think getting into the game is going to be important for him, and going against players, especially their first-team defense, so he can get a little confidence."

let's hope we shatter that confidence

[Silver Oak]

Watching the Cards in last weeks game, they looked pretty active on the defensive line so this should be both a good test for the O-line and the qb's.

Be good to watch our boy D-Rob go against Fitz and Boldin. Of course we'll all be watching Levi Brown against our D-line.

Go Texans!

[houstonsportsfan09]

Its game time!! Go Texans!

[CarolinaTexan]

610 website isn't coming on, anywhere else i can listen to the game?

[rockabilly]

Why is my screen black on CBS? I better not miss this game. Fn' KEYE.

[B420tx]

Check ABC?, I was watching NFLN and had to switch to ABC

[houstonsportsfan09]

Try KILT-100.3(FM), if not then sorry I dont know any other place.

[joedinkle]

My Fieldpass isn't working!!!

[houstonsportsfan09]

Texans Kick Return-Mathis downs the kick, drive starting at the 20

[CarolinaTexan]

green!

[houstonsportsfan09]

Texans Punt- Cardinals ball

[TexansFight the original]

Our short yardage playcalling sucks ***. We can not gain a first down on the ground in 3 and 2. Typical aggy playcalling to call a pitch. LAME!

[CypressTexan]

**** Bouldin has a gun!

[CarolinaTexan]

we look alright on gamecenter except penalties, how did we actually look on that opening drive?

[CarolinaTexan]

false start on brown :)

[TexansFight the original]

Dunta has come to play this season. He has been excelent. Our expensive DL is still disappointing so far.

[TexansFight the original]

come on hld them. yes!!!!!

[houstonsportsfan09]

Cardinals ball from their own 21
WR Reciever Sweep Pass- Def Pass Int.
False Start Cardinals 1st-15

Leinart to Smith- Loss of 4 - tackle by Robinson
Run by James- gain of 7
3rd and 7
Leinart to Boldin- gain of 6
4th down- Run by James no gain
Turnover on downs

[CypressTexan]

Hell yeah!

[Jack Texan]

That was closer than it should've been...

[CarolinaTexan]

great hold

[misterpc]

I have no TV, so thanks for the updates yall. Who was responsible for the pass interference, and who made the stop on James?

p.s. How is Mario looking against Brown?

[Jwwillis1]

runnin gadjet plays 1play of a 2nd pre-season game. very diffrent. Way to go D.

[HydrOshocK]

Dunta is a hitting machine right now. Our D stood them up on 4th and 1. The Cards shouldn't have had that good of field position....had to rely on a b.s. gadget play to get the interference. Even though CC was burned he did the right thing by interfering because he had no idea where the ball was.

Now we need to establish a **** running game.

[CarolinaTexan]

cc i think was the interference...

[misterpc]

CC was burned

wha?? no way!

[TexansFight the original]

Nice playcalling Kubiag. Jeez

[houstonsportsfan09]

Schaub to Daniels- 1st down

[TexansMVP]

Daniel's is showing some nice catches today!

[CarolinaTexan]

schaub! 20 yds!

[TexansFight the original]

Nice catch Owen. One of the few bright spots on this team.

[Jack Texan]

That through to Daniels looked big time.

[Durant35]

green is starting off nice today

[misterpc]

Schaub to Owen all day

[TexansFight the original]

Nice run by Ahman but I am worried. He doesn't seem to have the same burst that made him a Pro Bowler.

[CarolinaTexan]

schaub opens up 5/5

[Jack Texan]

That throw to Dre was right on the money too.

[joedinkle]

This offense is not offensive at all. I like. =)

[misterpc]

Our O-line must be doing ok

[TexansFight the original]

Schaub looks like the real deal to me. It is so nice to see a competent NFL Qb. I saw some of the Panthers preseason game today and Carr still looked terrible.

[TexansFight the original]

JJ is becoming one of my favorites. HE is the real #2.

[CarolinaTexan]

Wow. Our offense is moving, and our qb is making great passes, my brain can't handle this

[TexansMVP]

Our offense is looking pretty smooth. I've never seen us have some many options rather than just AJ.

[TexansFight the original]

I have never liked Ron Dayne. Has always been a waste of space. COME ON SCHAUB. Bad throw **** it. He had him.

[Jack Texan]

Who is this team?

[TexansFight the original]

I am getting excited. Wow a QB having pocket presence, good mechanics, and making the right throw. ITS ABOUT TIME.

[aj.]

What a terrible OL.

[Mitchelliswhite]

Texans fight the original why are you so negative? look at all of your posts so far, nothing positive.

[CarolinaTexan]

where are you guys who want to bench schaub

[HuttoKarl]

Mobility!!!

[TFL]

TD Schaub

[Jwwillis1]

There EVERYONE HAPPY!!

[misterpc]

box score says Texans already have 3 penalties for 80 yds! This is easily correctable though, so its nothing to worry about in preseason

Green Schaub our recievers and O-line look pretty good eh? The d-line must not be doing so bad either if they stop a 4th short

[TexansMVP]

GREAT DRIVE!!! I'm loving the play calling!

[joedinkle]

Who is this team?

the Denver Packers...eeerrrrr, the Green Bay Broncos?

[Vinny]

Schaub looks like a massive upgrade at QB...lol to the knee jerks that have been dissing Schaub...he looks fantastic

[CarolinaTexan]

7/8 62yds and a rushing TD Great job matt!

[HuttoKarl]

Mobility!!!

Again...


MOBILITY!!!

[TexansFight the original]

Mitchell: I have praised Schaub and JJ reread my posts. I LOVE THIS GUY. This could be a fun season.

[sir trentalot]

the pocket protection has been stellar!

[Jwwillis1]

Pass protection looks good. Running game looks like it needs some work. Schuab looks perfect.

[Durant35]

They cant stump the schaub

[HuttoKarl]

Schaub looks like a massive upgrade at QB...lol to the knee jerks that have been dissing Schaub...he looks fantastic

So far he's finding open receivers pretty well. Arizona's not pressuring him a ton, but when they're in the vicinity, Schaub's dumping the ball off pretty quick.

[HydrOshocK]

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN ABOUT!!!!

Anyone have any questions whether Schaub is the man now?? That was one hell of a drive. Our O-line has done an excellent job in pass protection. They still need to show some serious improvement in run blocking but Schaub has had all day to throw the ball and he's been on target. I wish he would've connected on that throw to AJ in the endzone but he nobody's perfect.

He's been hitting Daniels on some big plays over the middle...something we haven't seen much of in the past. Another thing I saw was a 5 WR set!! Anyone remember ever running a successful play from that formation in the past??

So far so good. Our 1st teamers look very sharp but I still want to see more success running the ball

[misterpc]

7/8 62yds and a rushing TD Great job matt!

hot ****!

[CarolinaTexan]

LETS GO D! 3 and out

[Mitchelliswhite]

yeah sorry i posted right after you wrote the positive on schaub! i stand corrected, sir.

[TexansFight the original]

I don't want to be negative. Seeing good stuff is such a refreshing change. Come on Texans. I have no doubt that Reliant will be the loudest stadium in the league once we start winning and have a swagger.

[CarolinaTexan]

their recievers can fly ****

[TexansFight the original]

Run Defense Looking Stout!

[Durant35]

Clark around the ball alot so far i like to see that

[GP]

Poor Schaub.

How many times has he been sacked this year already?

Oh yeah, he hasn't.

[CarolinaTexan]

D is making them earn it so far

[TexansFight the original]

I would like to see some stunts or blitzes a little come on.

[Vinny]

Dunta is the best tackler on the team not named Demeco

[TexansFight the original]

Dunta is putting on a tackling clinic.

[GP]

Owen Daniels is the X-Factor on this offense.

Sticky hands. Nice route running. Cool under pressure.

[CarolinaTexan]

Amobi sighting!

[Vinny]

Amobi sighting!
where? on the ground? He has been getting handled easily so far

[GP]

Dunta is the best tackler on the team not named Demeco

He is in a whole 'nother zone so far this year.

He's playing like a Pro-Bowler, IMO.

Clark knifed in and shut down Edge on the 4th down play.

[CarolinaTexan]

He was in on a good stop

[TexansFight the original]

You can just tell that Schaub has earned or is earning the respect of the team. Our line seems to be fighting harder for him. AJ in the paper today said that we got rid of the losers (read: David Carr) and now have guys who make plays and want to win.

[GP]

On the pass to AJ that was deflected in the end zone....does Schaub need to get that ball released earlier, and with more mustard on it?

Or was it going to get defensed no matter what?

[HydrOshocK]

Still no sight of a pass rush though....that's a little concerning. We MUST improve on that. Still, our D is playing fairly well. I know it's still preseason but Dunta looks like he's on his way to the Pro Bowl this year.

Well....as soon as I type this they hit a big play to Fitzgerald.....he out jumped Petey....**** :mad:

[misterpc]

Clark knifed in and shut down Edge on the 4th down play.

Clark is our guy in running situations. Amobi getting handled so far does not sound encouraging. 4 penalties in the 1st quarter is something im sure Kubiak will address, 85 yds is alot to give up.

[TexansFight the original]

Mario just looks like he is going through the motions and just engaging the blocker and not SHEDDING A **** ONE. Come on get in the backfield.

[joedinkle]

We need to draft secondary in the 1st.

[misterpc]

Mario just looks like he is going through the motions and just engaging the blocker and not SHEDDING A **** ONE. Come on get in the backfield.

Is Brown winning the battles, or is it double team?

[TexansFight the original]

Agreed. I think Von Hutchins should be the starter. This isn't high school where seniority or how many years you have been on the team determine who starts.

[CarolinaTexan]

fitzgerald burned us

[Jeff]

Is it me, or does it seem like the Cards O-line is getting away with holding?

[GP]

Why is Mario falling down when he could have stayed on his feet and gotten Leinart before the TD pass?

Bad turf? Get 3-inch spikes, dadgum it!

[TexansFight the original]

misterpc: the Mario Williams being double teamed all the time is a complete urban legend. He is being engaged one on one and not doing a darn thing to toss the lineman aside and get to the ball or QB.

[redkoolaid]

Mario is playing horrible..no sort of pressure on the QB....at ALL..

that goes for the rest of the line

[Durant35]

fitzgerald burned us

He is a top 10 WR he should burn faggins

[HydrOshocK]

Mario just looks like he is going through the motions and just engaging the blocker and not SHEDDING A **** ONE. Come on get in the backfield.

I agree. The only play he got pressure in the backfield he fell down. So far he's not a big factor.

This is not a hate comment....just an observation.

[TexansFight the original]

You know most of the elite pass rushers of the past few years started piling up double digit sacks beginning their ROOKIE SEASON. Merriman, Peppers, and Freeney just to name a few.

Didn't we pass on Merriman. I think you either have it or not. Mario doesn't have it to be a force like those guys unfortunately.

[Durant35]

You know most of the elite pass rushers of the past few years started piling up double digit sacks beginning their ROOKIE SEASON. Merriman, Peppers, and Freeney just to name a few.

Didn't we pass on Merriman. I think you either have it or not. Mario doesn't have it to be a force like those guys unfortunately.

Calm down dude its just preseason give it a break

And Merriman is a steroid freak he doesnt deserve mention with any elite players everybody forgets this.

[GP]

He is a top 10 WR he should burn faggins

Exactly. Was going to post the same thing.

It's natural to get down on something like that, but then you gotta' realize that Arizona has in Leinart-Fitz-Boldin what we expect to have in Schaub-AJ-Jacoby.

They have a year on us.

No shame in what happened.

Look at it this way: What Cardinals fans were sitting there crying big tears when we, the lowly Texans, shoved it down their throats for OUR TD? There must have been HUGE panic out there in Cardinals land that our awful team made it down the field like clockwork on their defense.

I'm telling you guys this: Forget the bad d-line play for a second, and just relish the fact that we finally have some semblance of an offense.

[Vinny]

awesome pass protection for Schaub!

[HuttoKarl]

There's your Walter catch, kids.

[TexansFight the original]

Nice route KW and nice pass Schaub. Good pass protection and nice air under the ball.

[CarolinaTexan]

Schaub is on fire

[Vinny]

Calm down dude its just preseason give it a break

And Merriman is a steroid freak he doesnt deserve mention with any elite players everybody forgets this.
Merriman is one of the best edge rushers in the game...period

[Jack Texan]

The radio play by play is actually in sync with the TV...
and Schaub fires 38 yards down field to Walters. Wow. Weary is down. Hopefully it's just a mild sprain.

[Vinny]

Weary hurt....we already miss Pitts in the running game...hope it isn't bad

[HydrOshocK]

Big throw from Schaub to Walter, who made a nice move to get wide open. Bad news though....Weary is limping to the sideline but it doesn't look too serious. Man our O-line is getting some serious pass protection. There's no pressure on Schaub right now and he's picking them apart. More good news, we had some very good running lanes for Green....our O is starting to click

[TexansFight the original]

Durant35: Believe me I HOPE I am wrong about MW. However, looking at both last year and THIS year so far he isn't showing it. NFL players make their biggest jump in terms of production between their rookie and sophomore seasons. He hasn't done anything to get us excited so far.

[CypressTexan]

Nice Freakin tackle rolle!

[Jack Texan]

Man...Matt looks like a total Pro. I am thrilled with this.

[TexansFight the original]

Excellent read by Schaub. He is looking like a top 10 NFL QB so far.

[misterpc]

I think Green is probably the ideal running back for this offense, assuming he's still got it and it looks like he does

[Durant35]

Merriman is one of the best edge rushers in the game...period

Still a steroid freak who was virtually invisible agaisnt the pats last year.

All he can do is pass rush.

So overrated

[Zagen30]

2 20+ yard completions for Schaub in one half? When did Carr ever do that the previous 2 seasons? Better yet, how many games would Carr take to get 2 20+ yard completions total?

I'm giddy with excitement.

[HydrOshocK]

Schaub.....9 for 11.....108 yrds and a rushing TD

[GP]

I think Green is probably the ideal running back for this offense, assuming he's still got it and it looks like he does

You know what's sad?

Think if DD was healthy...never had that degenerative problem that made his knee so bad and unable to heal properly...think about DD in this offense.

I know he doesn't have straightline speed, but he was still a beast on the field.

[TexansFight the original]

Durant 35: I will take the overrated Merriman's 17.5 sacks any day of the weeek. Come on get a TD. Shoot FG.

[HydrOshocK]

2 20+ yard completions for Schaub in one half? When did Carr ever do that the previous 2 seasons? Better yet, how many games would Carr take to get 2 20+ yard completions total?

I'm giddy with excitement.

Zagen what's up!?! Haven's seen you around in a while I don't think.

[misterpc]

Schaub.....9 for 11.....108 yrds and a rushing TD

****!!!!!!!!

[Zagen30]

Come on Kubes, show us some guts, go for the TD. Preseason's meaningless anyway.

Agh, played it safe. Should have tried to build Schaub's confidence even more.

[CarolinaTexan]

Alright someone get a sack or an int or something to get me excited about the D

[Vinny]

Still a steroid freak who was virtually invisible agaisnt the pats last year.

All he can do is pass rush.

So overratedremind me not to pay attention to your player evaluations in the future.

[Zagen30]

Zagen what's up!?! Haven's seen you around in a while I don't think.

I've been doing stuff. Stuff that kept me away from the PC, and thus away from the internet. When I finished with said stuff, there wasn't a whole lot I was interested in discussing. But this has me interested :)

[GP]

Going to be a slow week for the Carr Lovers around here.

Now I wanna see how NFLN and ESPN cover our game on their highlight sections of their shows after this round of preseason games.

Should be interesting.

[TexansFight the original]

Vinny: Durant would rather have the "underrated" terror that is MW. Shoot MW hasn't even come close to having a chance to suck in the playoffs. At least Merriman is/was a beast in the regular season.

[HydrOshocK]

Still no freakin pass rush. We sent a blitz and they picked up every man. Warner had all day to complete that 3rd and long play.....:mad:

[TexansFight the original]

Someone please make DUNTA highlight film from this game. He has been lights out. I love that guy and his heart.

[Jack Texan]

Dunta should play on the D-Line. He is unstoppable.

[Zagen30]

Going to be a slow week for the Carr Lovers around here.

Now I wanna see how NFLN and ESPN cover our game on their highlight sections of their shows after this round of preseason games.

Should be interesting.

"But look at this, two incomplete passes in a row and the Texans' offense sputters as usual. Just can't ever get the job done."

No mention of getting deep into the red zone twice, two 20+ yard passes, etc., etc. :mad:

[Durant35]

remind me not to pay attention to your player evaluations in the future.

O and yours are any better? please

[TexansFight the original]

Petey though is having a rough game so far.

[misterpc]

dammit no pressure, dammit petey. Babins not in yet is he?

[HydrOshocK]

they are NOT running the ball on us....period.

[Vinny]

Bob Allen reports a sprained ankle for Weary...not serious

[Zagen30]

they are NOT running the ball on us....period.

Why bother when they can pick on Petey for an entire half?

[TSgt.Texan]

no presure at all even on the blitz

[TexansFight the original]

marcel shipp has looked better than edge.

[Zagen30]

C'mon, stop 'em...

[bsofa04]

We can't buy a 3rd down stop right now.

[HydrOshocK]

Why bother when they can pick on Petey for an entire half?

very true but I meant that we are shutting them completely down in the run game. But you're right, we have ZERO pass rush and Petey is getting burned

[TexansFight the original]

MW another bull rush showing no edge speed. He was HELD though but was not called.

[bsofa04]

Thank god.

[GP]

O and yours are any better? please

Technically, he exposed Carr in about year 2...while most of us were arguing that it wasn't David's fault.

Vinny doesn't use flowery language or butter any of us up with his responses to our posts...but I tend to perk up and pay attention when he posts on most stuff.

Just my two cents.

[Zagen30]

Woohoo, stopped them! Or something, I'm following on NFL.com.

[Jack Texan]

Kubes does not look to thrilled with the play of the D so far...

[Zagen30]

Kubes does not look to thrilled with the play of the D so far...

7/7 for 70 yards, 1 TD, and 0 INTs for Leinart will do that...

Not saying he or the Cards' receivers don't have talent. Just that you want to be able to slow them down a little bit.

[TexansFight the original]

Vinny is legit. At the beginning, I knocked heads with him but soon realized his observations are pretty **** astute. He is not a Kool Aid drinker and has good insights on our strengths and weaknesses.

[GP]

LOL.

Announcer cried for interference, and he didn't see that it was tipped to begin with.

LOL.

[Zagen30]

Schaub's still out there? I'm surprised.

[GP]

HOLY CRAP BALLS!

Do you see the Cards' punter?

Looks like a Hulk Hogan mustache and tan.

LOL LOL LOL LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG.

[Vinny]

very nice protection....very nice patience by Schaub...and VERY nice placement on the pass in the intermediate MIDDLE of the field (something we never did with Carr)

[TexansFight the original]

Would have loved to seen more Schaub. His play has been a huge breath of fresh air and gives me hope despite the problems we still have.

If Carr was still here he would be battling Zabransky for the 3rd team. Schaub and Rosenfels are FAR superior.

[HydrOshocK]

Nice throw by Sage on the roll out, across his body, to Jacoby Jones for the 1st down.

[Zagen30]

Schaub to Jacoby for 20+ yards...Hope we hear that a LOT more in the coming years!

*EDIT* Lousy NFL.com, still has Schaub in when it's apparrently switched to Sage.

[Jack Texan]

JJ picks up where he left off. The offensive assault continues.

[CarolinaTexan]

schaub is still playing...and still tearing it up, atl fans its ok to cry

[Vinny]

JJ dyn o mite

[misterpc]

JJ is dy-no-mite!

[Durant35]

Is Darius Walker going to get any play today?

[TexansFight the original]

JJ just makes plays. Love that kid. Get him at least 10 touches a game.

[misterpc]

**** u vinny u win again

[TexansFight the original]

I like Sage but it is clear to me why he is #2 with that throw.

[HydrOshocK]

Another pass to Jacoby....he's catching everything thrown at him.....I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him starting opposite of AJ on opening day.

[raskass23]

Cardinals defence is horrible

[Zagen30]

Another pass to Jacoby....he's catching everything thrown at him.....I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him starting opposite of AJ on opening day.

This would be very nice, and might shut up the analysts who, when we picked JJ, were like "ZOMG NO OL WTF N00BS."

[HydrOshocK]

Cardinals defence is horrible

hey, give our offense some credit...those plays weren't for lack of effort by the Cards D....we're just making solid plays

[GP]

Jacoby is our No. 2...and I don't mean as a crude bathroom reference.

[Zagen30]

Cardinals defence is horrible

That's my only concern about our performance so far- is the Cards' D in any way good outside of Adrian Wilson?

[Jack Texan]

Another pass to Jacoby....he's catching everything thrown at him.....I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him starting opposite of AJ on opening day.

KW will probably start. But I am a definite JJ fan so far. Smith and Kubes are looking brilliant so far on this pick.

[GP]

Jacoby is Jerome's speed and AJ's presence of mind, all wrapped up into one.

[misterpc]

Jacoby is our No. 2...and I don't mean as a crude bathroom reference.

he is #2 and he is the *****!

[TexansFight the original]

JJ has EARNED the #2 spot both in practice and games.

[HydrOshocK]

Great play! Dayne picke up the blitz perfectly and Sage completes to Putzier for the first down....nice! :D

[TexansFight the original]

I would be ecstatic if JJ can have even half the season Colston had last year.

[outofhnd]

NO way he is our #2 on opening day.

He is our slot man at best unless walter is gone. Which is not happening unless he gets hurt

I am real unimpressed with our defense. I think we maybe get 1 more win this year with our pathetic pass rush.

[Jack Texan]

I forgot about Putzier. We may actually have more weapons than I thought. It's amazing what good quarterbacking will do for an offense.

[misterpc]

When Babin gets in the game pass rush will improve

[HydrOshocK]

I forgot about Putzier. We may actually have more weapons than I thought. It's amazing what good quarterbacking will do for an offense.

but....but....I thought it was all the O-line's fault?? :confused: ;)

[TexansFight the original]

After reading the ESPN article about MW being all timid and seeing the performance on the field, it looks like Richard Smith is not doing his job. The offense is clearly better but the defense is not despite MASSIVE investments to the latter.

[HuttoKarl]

I wonder if Ed Hochuli could play FS for us. Dude's yoked.

[outofhnd]

Ive always called him Ed Hercules:eek:

[TexansFight the original]

Its amazing that our best pass rusher is ND Kalu. Our LBers seem to be aggressive and make plays while our 1st round lineman seem to be passive guys getting pushed around. Makes me mad.

[HydrOshocK]

After reading the ESPN article about MW being all timid and seeing the performance on the field, it looks like Richard Smith is not doing his job. The offense is clearly better but the defense is not despite MASSIVE investments to the latter.

c'mon man...save this kind of speculation for the other threads please.

[CypressTexan]

Tony Romo and the Cowgirls are going to make us look silly next week if we cant generate any pass rush. That will really piss me off!

[TexansFight the original]

TaylorFan27: Pot calling kettle. Dumbest post on this thread so far.

[HydrOshocK]

I love how you nerds sit around and do your little amateur play-by-play as the game's going on. Were none of your friends having a game of Dungeons and Dragons today? Have fun. Make sure you all have your inhalers ready when they show some cheerleaders on the sidelines.

and you're here because??

[TexansFight the original]

This soft zone is killing me. Come on.

[GP]

TaylorFan27: Pot calling kettle. Dumbest post on this thread so far.

Exactly.

TaylorFan27: You're here, too.

Run away and go beat up an old lady or something.

[HydrOshocK]

If you notice I made 2 comments earlier. 1 about Spencer Tillman and another general comment about CC Brown. I don't analyze every play like you guys though.


.....sorry.....didn't notice....and don't care.

[Zagen30]

I love how you nerds sit around and do your little amateur play-by-play as the game's going on. Were none of your friends having a game of Dungeons and Dragons today? Have fun. Make sure you all have your inhalers ready when they show some cheerleaders on the sidelines.

I don't get the TV broadcast, so part of why I come here is to hear what really happened on certain plays from people who do(stats don't tell the whole story).

I'm a nerd a proud of it, although I don't play D&D and almost never need an inhaler. Lousy attempt at trying to make yourself feel big.

[TexansFight the original]

If you notice I made 2 comments earlier. 1 about Spencer Tillman and another general comment about CC Brown. I don't analyze every play like you guys though.

This is a game thread dude. People post and watch the game at the same time. Pick another thread if you don't like it. Sheesh.

[outofhnd]

Greatest play by play quote ever from Arizona play by play crew

Sounds like he said. "A Kick in the balls is a lot like a golf swing"

[Zagen30]

Greatest play by play quote ever from Arizona play by play crew

Sounds like he said. "A Kick in the balls is a lot like a golf swing"

XD that is great.

[GP]

Actually, I prefer to pick on little kids. LOL jk jk.

Yuk, Yuk.

You're cool in your own eyes. Period.

It speaks volumes when you rag on people that you hang out with (us).

Can't figure out you, such a smart wise man, are hanging out with us stupid nerds.

Oh that's right, you're 12.

[KORNBREADFEADTEXAN]

Can some1 give a quick overview of 1st sting O & D? prechate it.

[GP]

We had a nice game thread going before you came here and ruined it with your sarcastic bashing.

Why do you do this? To get a rise out of us, to get some sort of attention?

Sheesh....

[misterpc]

taylor fan: I have no TV, and this is the best way I can keep up with the game. I much prefer our fans analysis to the Box Score. If you dont like it, just watch the game and drink your beer. Please dont come on here and discourage posters from analyzing the game, they are providing a valuable service for some of us.

[outofhnd]

Our first string D looks not good at all we are not gonna get many more sacks than we did last year.

Our first string offense looks a lot better.

[Jack Texan]

3 trips to the red zone for 1 TD and 2 FG's. I'd like to see a little better point production, but I'll take this for sure.
I will withold judgement on the D until the regular season, but then the kid gloves come off. Doesn't look like Kubes is witholding judgement though, I think he's PO'd. He left the starting unit in for the whole half. MW and AO are young players, and I am hopeful for the day we see them begin to pay dividends.

[Zagen30]

Our first string offense looks a lot better.

Understatement of the year? :D

[TexansFight the original]

Its amazing to me that we never have been able to generate a consistent pass rush. Even when we blitz we can't get pressure. It has been like that since the beginning. What was shocking about the Capers' years was that he was the architect of the early to mid 90's Blitzburgh defenses that would drive Moon and the Oilers crazy. He basically designed the zone blitz yet he didn't do any of that really when he was here.

[TexansFight the original]

I think part of the reason we have some trouble scoring TDs in the red zone is because we become very predictable when we get near the goal. We almost always do a HB dive down the middle on 1st and Goal.

[HuttoKarl]

It's seemed pretty much four man rush the whole day so far. I imagine mixing some blitzes into the playcalling will improve our rush somewhat.

[GP]

Can some1 give a quick overview of 1st sting O & D? prechate it.



The Good: Schaub, the pass protection, the WRs/TEs, and the playcalling were all on the same page, driving it 90 yards down the Cards' throats with a TD run by Schaub on a naked bootleg (untouched, totally faked the Cards' D). At halftime, NFLN analysts (Jim Mora and the other guy) were very high on Schaub's and Jacoby's first half performances. Schaub went 10-14 with a rushing TD, two passes over 20 yards, and ZERO SACKS. I don't even think he was knocked down or even touched, to tell you the truth. Dunta played Pro Bowler defensive back...laid hits on everybody, had sure tackling, and was just dominant. The Cards were unable to run on us...we shut them down, and that's the assessment of many others here I think.

The Bad: Run blocking was a little off, but overall...Ahman was hitting the seams, taking DBs for rides, and Dayne trucked over a few players on some nice runs. Had to settle for two FGs with Sage at the helm, but Sage was OK as he made some nice throws (other than his "almost" interception that he threw).

The Ugly: No pressure from our D line. Our DBs were exposed on several pass plays.

[Zagen30]

The Good: Schaub, the pass protection, the WRs/TEs, and the playcalling were all on the same page, driving it 90 yards down the Cards' throats with a TD run by Schaub on a naked bootleg (untouched, totally faked the Cards' D). At halftime, NFLN analysts (Jim Mora and the other guy) were very high on Schaub's and Jacoby's first half performances. Schaub went 10-14 with a rushing TD, two passes over 20 yards, and ZERO SACKS. I don't even think he was knocked down or even touched, to tell you the truth. Dunta played Pro Bowler defensive back...laid hits on everybody, had sure tackling, and was just dominant. The Cards were unable to run on us...we shut them down, and that's the assessment of many others here I think.

The Bad: Run blocking was a little off, but overall...Ahman was hitting the seams, taking DBs for rides, and Dayne trucked over a few players on some nice runs. Had to settle for two FGs with Sage at the helm, but Sage was OK as he made some nice throws (other than his "almost" interception that he threw).

The Ugly: No pressure from our D line.

The Crypt Keeper: Our DBs were exposed on several pass plays.

Fix'd :D

[CypressTexan]

I think part of the reason we have some trouble scoring TDs in the red zone is because we become very predictable when we get near the goal. We almost always do a HB dive down the middle on 1st and Goal.

I know your not going to like this repsonse but vanilla offense even in the red zone is what you are going to get from Kubiak in the preseason. He comes from that old school mentality that preseson is just to evaluate talent. Some of the new young coachs like Wisenhut and Tomlin are pulling out some flashy plays but most coachs will not.

[TexansFight the original]

Forgot that this was being shown on NFLN. How does it compare to Channel 13's feed. I wish they would spring for HD. We probably lead the league in non-HD broadcasts.

[Durant35]

I still dont see any explosivenss from the running back position no speed we need some.

[TexansFight the original]

CypressTexan: I agree we should not reveal our entire playbook but I think we can mix in a bootleg or a play action pass on first down in the red zone every now and then.

[doodyps]

Cochran has 1 tackle...He is the only one on our D line that has a tackle at all...a bit dissapointing. I still have hope, but I was really hoping to see more.

[HuttoKarl]

did I just see the team doctor click a guy's foot back into forward-facing position?

Gross.

[Zagen30]

NFL needs to tweak their Game Center a bit- every time someone takes a timeout an arrow looking like a TD play comes up.

[GP]

Maybe it's time for a Zeigen-Bransky?

[KORNBREADFEADTEXAN]

3 trips to the red zone for 1 TD and 2 FG's. I'd like to see a little better point production, but I'll take this for sure.
I will withold judgement on the D until the regular season, but then the kid gloves come off. Doesn't look like Kubes is witholding judgement though, I think he's PO'd. He left the starting unit in for the whole half. MW and AO are young players, and I am hopeful for the day we see them begin to pay dividends.

Dat's what its gonna take this year, Kubes being po'd & showing emotions. He really is going to b fired up on the sidelines this year cuz accountability & depth. Someone not performing right, will get pulled this year, no doubt. Mario & AO will get the job done, but it's gonna take that line to go thru things together just alil time. This is good time for Kubes to get on the defenses *** & tell them to get it done.

[CypressTexan]

[QUOTE=TexansFight the original;18736]CypressTexan: I agree we should not reveal our entire playbook but I think we can mix in a bootleg or a play action pass on first down in the red zone every now and then.[/QUOTE

I agree but I would not expect it! My point is dont let it get you down I think the offense will be fine I am more worried about the defense.

[Jack Texan]

Forgot that this was being shown on NFLN. How does it compare to Channel 13's feed. I wish they would spring for HD. We probably lead the league in non-HD broadcasts.

NFL Network is not showing the game locally (I live in League City). They are currently showing Top 10 most mobile QB's. I'm curious if this will hold up for our regular season game in December vs the Broncs...

[Durant35]

Diles already on the board with 2 tackles

[misterpc]

It will be Green and Dayne this year, and Im ok with that. Green may have lost a step, but he will still be productive. Here's a funny stat: last season Dayne was the toughest runningback in the NFL to stop for no gain. Maybe thats why they made him our short yardage guy? I do agree with you're saying about speed, thats why I would have liked to draft Pittman in the 4th rd when we had the chance, but I think we'll be fine with what we got this year.

[GP]

did I just see the team doctor click a guy's foot back into forward-facing position?

Gross.

That was disturbing.

Yes, you saw it correctly.

I'm going to go throw up now.

[Zagen30]

NFL Network is not showing the game locally (I live in League City). They are currently showing Top 10 most mobile QB's. I'm curious if this will hold up for our regular season game in December vs the Broncs...

If this does, then Texans fans everywhere need to rise up and make a hostile takeover of the NFLN broadcasting studio. Then we shall force the entire country to watch "highlights" of the Texans' 05 season just to punish everyone. :D

[raskass23]

Andre johnson has made some good plays. But i would want my team to play a team with better defence. Yall shouldnt take much from this game since its preseason and the cardinals defence is horrid. I mean no pass rush and shaub has all day to pass, your not gonna play teams like that in regular season. Its better for your team to play a team thats tough so they can get there bearings. Im glad my titans played the patriots yesterday, we did pretty good, but vince struggled. Im glad vince took his lumps and played in that game, it was a good game to bring him back down too planet earth. And it was vinces first game and coming back to play patriots defence is not easy. But if yall wanna see where yalls team is at wait til they play a team thats tough (afc team lol). Titans defence held up well against patriots and we got to brady. But again, its preseason. atleast we got a win none the less, now ima see what other afc south teams join us.

[HuttoKarl]

That was disturbing.

Yes, you saw it correctly.

I'm going to go throw up now.

How that kid wasn't rolling around and screaming like a five year old is a testament to his fortitude. That was an UGLY break.

[misterpc]

whos foot broke?

[Zagen30]

Andre johnson has made some good plays. But i would want my team to play a team with better defence. Yall shouldnt take much from this game since its preseason and the cardinals defence is horrid. I mean no pass rush and shaub has all day to pass, your not gonna play teams like that in regular season. Its better for your team to play a team thats tought so they can get there bearings. Im glad my titans played the patriots yesterday, we did pretty good, but vince struggled. Im glad vince took his lumps and played in that game, it was a good game to bring him back down too planet earth. And it was vinces first game and coming back to play patriots defence is not easy. But if yall wanna see where yalls team is at wait til they play a team thats tought (afc team lol). Titans defence held up well against patriots and we got to brady. But again, its preseason.

That is one of my concerns. But then again, how bad is the Cardinals' pass-rush?

[GP]

whos foot broke?

Ahmad Merritt, 3rd season as a TE for the Cardinals who is trying to make their roster...had 3 or 4 catches for 48 yards thus far...was having a nice game.

[Durant35]

I like what im seein from Diles just always around the ball.

[Zagen30]

How that kid wasn't rolling around and screaming like a five year old is a testament to his fortitude. That was an UGLY break.

I hope this was a Cardinals player and not one of ours?

[GP]

I hope this was a Cardinals player and not one of ours?

Cards player--Ahmad Merrit (3rd year, plays TE).

[bsofa04]

I hope this was a Cardinals player and not one of ours?

I'm listening to the game on the radio and Vandermeer said that the Texans med staff rushed to aide the injured Cardinals player due to the severity of the injury. They happened to be closer I suppose......but unfortunantly I didn't see it.

[TexansFight the original]

I am glad there was a penalty on their TD and we held them to a FG. I want to win this game preseason or not. We are not the NE Patriots or Colts. We are a losing program trying to turn things around. Instilling a winning attitude is the first way to turn things around. Glanville is considered a joke now but he instilled pride and a desire to win games even the preseason. That was key in turning a laughingstock into a perennial playoff team.

[misterpc]

what was going on with the defense in that drive? Im assuming its second string players now

[bsofa04]

Besides the 4th down stop in the 1st quarter, has the Cardinal offense punted today? It seems like every drive they put up some points.

[TexansFight the original]

I am glad Abbate is in the game. I was sitting behind his friends/family last week at the game. I thought he was hurt pretty bad. I am pulling for him.

[Jack Texan]

Sweet.

[HydrOshocK]

Nice TD throw from Sage to Charlie Adams.....Score 7 more...our offense has looked very good this game.

[TexansFight the original]

Beautiful pass. Great play call. I like how we are going downfield in this game.

[bsofa04]

**** Sage....he even faked out Marc Vandermeer....TD Texans!

[GP]

I hate the HB pitch or sweep.

Does it work anymore in the NFL for any teams?

[raskass23]

The only team ive seen so far thats looked bad is the jets.

[HydrOshocK]

we should be seeing Zabransky coming up next series....I've got company coming over so I probably won't post a whole lot more on this thread. It's been fun as usual fellas

GOOOO TEXANS!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: