8-8

[DeclanJr]

8-8 is looking more and more realistic after these past three weeks games.

Are we happy with the progress?

Personally, I would be happy at either 8-8 or 9-7. Considering all the injuries we've had, this should be acceptable.

There are some glaring needs that need to be addressed. I'm not giving up on this team, but they really need to pull it together.

[Pantherstang84]

8-8 is looking more and more realistic after these past three weeks games.

Are we happy with the progress?

Personally, I would be happy at either 8-8 or 9-7. Considering all the injuries we've had, this should be acceptable.

There are some glaring needs that need to be addressed. I'm not giving up on this team, but they really need to pull it together.

In the back of my mind I keep thinking the Texans are going to pull a 2005 Steelers and start a 6 game run. Please nobody pinch me. Please.

[DeclanJr]

We can still split with the Jags and Colts and sweep the Titans. There is no reason to hold out hope.

I just hope AJ comes back and our defense steps up.

[Wolf123]

8-8 is still and improvement and I'd be happy with anything from 7-9 to 9-7.

[Zagen30]

8-8 may be less than I predicted, but I'd still be reasonably happy. We all knew in the backs of our minds when the season started that the defense still needed some better players and that the offensive line wasn't stellar, and that a good, young RB was probably a necessity. But I'd say that a 2-game improvement over last year, and our first non-losing season in our history, would still be a victory in itself.

[B420tx]

Heh, 13-3 is still within reach.

[Zagen30]

Pinch....Wake up.

*Socks Scott D in the mouth*

You never, ever, EVER pinch someone like that. The dream only ends when the reality gets here.

[outofhnd]

Im ecstatic with 8-8 this season has been wear and tear on us, I think we need a LT

[Sprtsfanatic]

I wouldnt be happy with it...after our fast and promising start...I would say it would be a HUGE let down. We have played tough and with a lot of heart (with the exception of today) through injuries, but there is NO WAY Im going to settle for mediocrity and thats exactly the level we are playing at right now. WE NEED TO RIGHT THE SHIP FAST.

[misterpc]

Its what I said all along, and Im still happy with it. We'll get our first 8-8 season this year, and with a good offseason/draft we'll make the playoff push next year.

[outofhnd]

hard in a division where the worst team is at .500

[DeclanJr]

I'm glad to hear that everyone will be satisfied with 8-8. It is well within our grasp at this point. We need another good offseason and then we can go to work.

[Zagen30]

Anyone know if there's ever been a division that finished with no losing teams? I realize also that back in the day the divisions had more teams, so the chances of that happening were a lot smaller, but still, if this year's the first...

[kenneth24]

The overall record I'm sure will be fine but this week to week thing is killing me! And I love every minute of it!

[WesmanTexanfan]

8-8 is looking more and more realistic after these past three weeks games.

Are we happy with the progress?

Personally, I would be happy at either 8-8 or 9-7. Considering all the injuries we've had, this should be acceptable.

There are some glaring needs that need to be addressed. I'm not giving up on this team, but they really need to pull it together.

il take it, i think we have the potential to win 9-11 games but not playing like we did today.....

[moses77550]

Honestly, No I don't think we should be a 500 team. We along with officiating lost this game. This score could easily been reversed if the offense would have scored on turnovers and some bad calls in crucial times were not. 11-5 not really believing it but 10-6 yes.GO Texans!

[DeclanJr]

Honestly, No I don't think we should be a 500 team. We along with officiating lost this game. This score could easily been reversed if the offense would have scored on turnovers and some bad calls in crucial times were not. 11-5 not really believing it but 10-6 yes.GO Texans!

Could everyone please stop blaming the officiating? They did not lose this game. We might have had more momentum going into the half with the lead, but it didn't happen that way. We couldn't force them to punt the ball and they basically had their way with our defense today.

[SuperstarII]

8-8 is looking more and more realistic after these past three weeks games.

Are we happy with the progress?

Personally, I would be happy at either 8-8 or 9-7. Considering all the injuries we've had, this should be acceptable.

There are some glaring needs that need to be addressed. I'm not giving up on this team, but they really need to pull it together.

7-9 is more realistic

[moses77550]

Well I have to say The touchdown to #87 when there was a penelty called should have stand(7 points), the play clock ran down at one point in the game with Jax on the 5 yard line and still got the play off and scored(7points) and the offsides call on mario on third down was bs he got back and I believe that led to points. So yea officiating played a big part in points and momentum for The jags.

[SuperstarII]

Could everyone please stop blaming the officiating? They did not lose this game. We might have had more momentum going into the half with the lead, but it didn't happen that way. We couldn't force them to punt the ball and they basically had their way with our defense today.

Yeah the refs are totally innocent! :rolleyes:

I guess Daughney is also their savior as well! :rolleyes:

[TEXANottoMAN]

The refs blow several calls. We didnt produce. FG's will not win most games. Our td came in garbage time. We need more production. I love the Texans. 8-8 will be an improvement from last year and a great season.:D

[Jwwillis1]

Call me crazy but I still think the Texans can win more than 5 more games this year. Im not an immediate gratification type like some on this board, but ive seen so many teams use a rough patch to band togather later in the season and there is no reason to think our Texans cant do the same. Obviously they can't depend on the fans and sports writers to stand by them, they lean on each other.

WE might be happy with 8-8 but i doubt the players are.

[kenneth24]

WE might be happy with 8-8 but i doubt the players are.

Man, I hope they aren't because they shouldn't be

[TEXANottoMAN]

The players may be better than 8-8, but the play calling is 7-9 or at best 8-8.

[Jwwillis1]

The players may be better than 8-8, but the play calling is 7-9 or at best 8-8.

Here we go! I can feel the "Fire Kubiak" threads coming soon. Or did I already miss it?

[HydrOshocK]

Here we go! I can feel the "Fire Kubiak" threads coming soon. Or did I already miss it?

No, it's the Fire Richard Smith thread right now.

[Towlie]

8-8 is looking more and more realistic after these past three weeks games.

Are we happy with the progress?

Personally, I would be happy at either 8-8 or 9-7. Considering all the injuries we've had, this should be acceptable.

There are some glaring needs that need to be addressed. I'm not giving up on this team, but they really need to pull it together.

better than how we were at this time last year

[vantheman1976]

hard in a division where the worst team is at .500

Which team is that?

Bwaaa hahahahah

[vantheman1976]

Well I have to say The touchdown to #87 when there was a penelty called should have stand(7 points), the play clock ran down at one point in the game with Jax on the 5 yard line and still got the play off and scored(7points) and the offsides call on mario on third down was bs he got back and I believe that led to points. So yea officiating played a big part in points and momentum for The jags.

Uh no....he never got back

[Jwwillis1]

Which team is that?

Bwaaa hahahahah

We all stive to equal the class you have brought into our forum.

[Pantherstang84]

Uh no....he never got back

Yes he did. It wasn't even close. Hell we was **** near back into his stance before the ball was snapped. Remember if he was out of the neutral zone when the ball is snapped then he is considered onsides. That's the rule unless he touched someone on the offense which he did not do.

[JO Texan]

Could everyone please stop blaming the officiating? They did not lose this game. We might have had more momentum going into the half with the lead, but it didn't happen that way. We couldn't force them to punt the ball and they basically had their way with our defense today.

I certainly do not want to use the refs as an excuse, but anyone who watched the game has to admitt they gave the Jags alot of undo chances. Poor calls kept our D on the field way to many times. Once they are tired they paly like hell. We have seen that very situation for years. However, the fact still remains. The Texans could not put the ball in the endzone. Nowthing else needs to be said. If you don't score points you can't expect to win.

[sleepwalker]

8-8 I'm not happy at all. Stupid penalties, poor tackling, poor running and just about poor everything else.

It's one thing to lose if Petey gets burned deep and we lose a close game, but all these mental mistakes on both sides of the ball are hard to stomach.

[texan pride]

a winning season with 8-8 would make me happy. 7-9 would be a dissapointment but I could still live with that too.

[austintexanite]

I predicted 8-8, and I'm content with that, but obviously I would like more than that.

[outofhnd]

how is 8-8 a Winning season?

That a .500 record thats neither winning or losing.