Im back...and here to set everyone STRAIGHT

[bobizzle]

I know you guys missed me! (unless you're new) :D I've just been busy. Anyway, lets get down to business:

First of all, YOU ALL MAKE ME SICK!!:mad: I can't believe all of you are already giving up on this team, especially when all of you were so pumped and excited in the offseason. Where did all that go? Im so tired of everybody bashing a team when they play a few bad games. This is why you don't set high bars for a team in the offseason, no matter what kind of moves they have made, cause 80% of the time you end up disappointing yourself. Let's look at a few reality pointers, shall we:

1-the Texans have NOT gotten the chance to hear the cheers of their loving fans due to Ike. They are tired, they went from Pittsburgh to Tennessee. And dont say any crap about how they all had a week off, because they spent that week recovering from the storm, helping families, and finding relief, NOT RELAXING.
2-The Steelers are an elite team. Honestly, did anyone actually believe we could beat them? We aren't that strong yet. We're getting there, but not there yet. Which means 0-1 was pretty much a guarantee. Which brings me to 3...
3-...we didn't play the Ravens. We can safely assume that would have been a victory, but we wont find out until november. And finally to number 4...
4-...It wasn't likely that we were gonna beat the titans in Tennesse, even without Vince Young. We should have played better, ill admit, but in all likelihood it was marked down as a loss before the game even started. Our record stands at 0-2, with all of you wanting to give up the season already. Tell me, would you feel the same if we were 1-2?

Oh and one last thing: ENOUGH OF THE GET RID OF SCHAUB BULL****. Sage is not better. Schaub will improve, he hasnt played in a while and he has a new line to work with. So please, EVERYONE BE PATIENT.

[TexanJM]

I hope you're right, because they haven't look very impressive thus far.

[bobizzle]

I hope you're right, because they haven't look very impressive thus far.

I know they havent, but they'll get better. Oh and one other thing to consider everyone: the Astros. Remember how we all said we were anxious for football because they were an abomination? Well look at them now. Guarantee no one saw that coming. Shows just how unpredictable sports is. Know what? we could go 0-4 and ill still have faith. Know why? because there's a good chance they could end up being 10-6 at seasons end. That's just how it is.:cool:

[z_keeper]

The Titans started out the 2006 season at 0-5 and still made the playoffs...there is still hope for the Texans to improve on last season's record.

[trutexan02]

Frankly after three weeks of play I think we can somewhat access the difficulty of our remaining schedule. I think we can make an impressive run at finishing strong and contending for a playoff spot, still. Granted our play will have to improve. We have the talent on the roster, we just need execution.

I BELIEVE!

[wildroot]

I know you guys missed me! (unless you're new) :D I've just been busy. Anyway, lets get down to business:

First of all, YOU ALL MAKE ME SICK!!:mad: I can't believe all of you are already giving up on this team, especially when all of you were so pumped and excited in the offseason. Where did all that go? Im so tired of everybody bashing a team when they play a few bad games. This is why you don't set high bars for a team in the offseason, no matter what kind of moves they have made, cause 80% of the time you end up disappointing yourself. Let's look at a few reality pointers, shall we:

1-the Texans have NOT gotten the chance to hear the cheers of their loving fans due to Ike. They are tired, they went from Pittsburgh to Tennessee. And dont say any crap about how they all had a week off, because they spent that week recovering from the storm, helping families, and finding relief, NOT RELAXING.
2-The Steelers are an elite team. Honestly, did anyone actually believe we could beat them? We aren't that strong yet. We're getting there, but not there yet. Which means 0-1 was pretty much a guarantee. Which brings me to 3...
3-...we didn't play the Ravens. We can safely assume that would have been a victory, but we wont find out until november. And finally to number 4...
4-...It wasn't likely that we were gonna beat the titans in Tennesse, even without Vince Young. We should have played better, ill admit, but in all likelihood it was marked down as a loss before the game even started. Our record stands at 0-2, with all of you wanting to give up the season already. Tell me, would you feel the same if we were 1-2?

Oh and one last thing: ENOUGH OF THE GET RID OF SCHAUB BULL****. Sage is not better. Schaub will improve, he hasnt played in a while and he has a new line to work with. So please, EVERYONE BE PATIENT.

First off, I don't need to be set straight. Let me open your eyes though.

Kubiak came out and said anything short of the playoffs would be a disapointment. He set the bar, not us. He also said he was really pumped about the how the team looked. (must have been the team picture)

Apparently you didn't see the game. I thought we'd lose to Pittsburg, although if you go to the "predict the score thread" for that game most thought we'd win. We all thought however, that after preparing for the Steelers since the off-season, thru T/C and 4 preseason games that the team would AT LEAST show up. They were totally unprepared for this game, which I might add, Kubiak Admitted to in his presser. UN-Freaking-Acceptable!

Most thought we'd beat Tenn. Look at the "predict the score" thread for this game. Most thought we'd win. With VY on the sideline, it was do-able. Another sloppy game by the players and coaches alike.

What exactly have you seen that would lead you to believe we'd beat baltimore? 0-3 is more likely!

Actually, Schaub played all preseason. A new line to work with? Brown is suppost to be an upgrade over last year. Winston, Pitts, Daniels? New line, where?!?

I don't advacate trading Schaub, but please....stop brown-nosing to this team and raise your expectations a bit and maybe, maybe if enough of us are heard, if word gets to the team that the natives are restless, maybe someone will get fired up. After all, this is a the .Texan Team Msg Board. But please stop making excuses! Losers make excuses, winners come to win.

[Texans361]

I know you guys missed me! (unless you're new) :D I've just been busy. Anyway, lets get down to business:

First of all, YOU ALL MAKE ME SICK!!:mad: I can't believe all of you are already giving up on this team, especially when all of you were so pumped and excited in the offseason. Where did all that go? Im so tired of everybody bashing a team when they play a few bad games. This is why you don't set high bars for a team in the offseason, no matter what kind of moves they have made, cause 80% of the time you end up disappointing yourself. Let's look at a few reality pointers, shall we:

1-the Texans have NOT gotten the chance to hear the cheers of their loving fans due to Ike. They are tired, they went from Pittsburgh to Tennessee. And dont say any crap about how they all had a week off, because they spent that week recovering from the storm, helping families, and finding relief, NOT RELAXING.
2-The Steelers are an elite team. Honestly, did anyone actually believe we could beat them? We aren't that strong yet. We're getting there, but not there yet. Which means 0-1 was pretty much a guarantee. Which brings me to 3...
3-...we didn't play the Ravens. We can safely assume that would have been a victory, but we wont find out until november. And finally to number 4...
4-...It wasn't likely that we were gonna beat the titans in Tennesse, even without Vince Young. We should have played better, ill admit, but in all likelihood it was marked down as a loss before the game even started. Our record stands at 0-2, with all of you wanting to give up the season already. Tell me, would you feel the same if we were 1-2?

Oh and one last thing: ENOUGH OF THE GET RID OF SCHAUB BULL****. Sage is not better. Schaub will improve, he hasnt played in a while and he has a new line to work with. So please, EVERYONE BE PATIENT.

Good Post. People just don't understand that HURRICANE just hit Houston and affected alot of these player's homes. Tell me if you can focus 100% on your job when you have to worry about your families well being. The Texans will get through this funk, and I will be there at the home opener cheering them on!

[wildroot]

Frankly after three weeks of play I think we can somewhat access the difficulty of our remaining schedule. I think we can make an impressive run at finishing strong and contending for a playoff spot, still. Granted our play will have to improve. We have the talent on the roster, we just need execution.

I BELIEVE!

Dude, I'm starting to worry how we stack up against Miami!

[Jags_Baby]

Good Post. People just don't understand that HURRICANE just hit Houston and affected alot of these player's homes. Tell me if you can focus 100% on your job when you have to worry about your families well being. The Texans will get through this funk, and I will be there at the home opener cheering them on!


y'all will get through this, just not THIS week :D we need this win just as much as y'all do!

[z_keeper]

Dude, I'm starting to worry how we stack up against Miami!

Miami?

Didn't they just beat the snot out of the mighty Patriots?

[wildroot]

Miami?

Didn't they just beat the snot out of the mighty Patriots?

That's what I'm saying.

[texan3742]

I know you guys missed me! (unless you're new) :D I've just been busy. Anyway, lets get down to business:

First of all, YOU ALL MAKE ME SICK!!:mad: I can't believe all of you are already giving up on this team, especially when all of you were so pumped and excited in the offseason. Where did all that go? Im so tired of everybody bashing a team when they play a few bad games. This is why you don't set high bars for a team in the offseason, no matter what kind of moves they have made, cause 80% of the time you end up disappointing yourself. Let's look at a few reality pointers, shall we:

1-the Texans have NOT gotten the chance to hear the cheers of their loving fans due to Ike. They are tired, they went from Pittsburgh to Tennessee. And dont say any crap about how they all had a week off, because they spent that week recovering from the storm, helping families, and finding relief, NOT RELAXING.
2-The Steelers are an elite team. Honestly, did anyone actually believe we could beat them? We aren't that strong yet. We're getting there, but not there yet. Which means 0-1 was pretty much a guarantee. Which brings me to 3...
3-...we didn't play the Ravens. We can safely assume that would have been a victory, but we wont find out until november. And finally to number 4...
4-...It wasn't likely that we were gonna beat the titans in Tennesse, even without Vince Young. We should have played better, ill admit, but in all likelihood it was marked down as a loss before the game even started. Our record stands at 0-2, with all of you wanting to give up the season already. Tell me, would you feel the same if we were 1-2?

Oh and one last thing: ENOUGH OF THE GET RID OF SCHAUB BULL****. Sage is not better. Schaub will improve, he hasnt played in a while and he has a new line to work with. So please, EVERYONE BE PATIENT.

Some of your points aren't setting anyone straight. They are making their arguments for them! If we are supposed to be such an improved team, why did we look like garbage against Pittsburgh? We had a long time to prepare for that game, and we stunk!

Why do you assume we would have beaten the Ravens? Their D is still good, and we would have faced a blitz package similar to the Steelers' scheme.
As far as the Titans go, if it's not likely we were going to win in Tennessee, why even bother playing? Just forfeit ahead of time. We have every right as fans to expect a win against the Titans. They are a good team, but if we are expecting the playoffs in our future, you have to start beating good teams.

If you look at our history, we have played the Jags pretty tough, but I don't expect a win this week. After their win in Indy, they will be confident. Plus, they will run the ball down our throats all day! I would like to see something different in the way the Texans play. I haven't seen anything that shows me they are ready to take that next step. Have you?!

The whole Schaub thing is tricky. If you bench him, and he loses it, then he wasn't the player you thought he was when the trade was made. However, he could learn alot from watching Rosenfels for a week, or 2. I think Sage should start. He is a solid veteran, and playing on the road won't effect him the same way. If we win, he gets another start. If he doesn't, then you bring Schaub back to start the home opener... no harm done.

Next time you try to set everyone straight, don't get so emotional. Try to use logic...

[Texans361]

WOW the excuses flow like water around here.

Im sure the players were so worried about a few shingles missing from thier house that they forgot how to play football. That must be it, the problem couldnt possibly be a poorly assembled group of players the were unprepared to play.

I too will be at the home opener,and the first time schaub has a wide open reciever and throws it out of bounds like the big ole scrub, i'll be booing his butt off of the field.

And for the record, i would love to have to eat those words about schaub, do you think he can serve them up for me?

A few shingles? Mario Williams had a tree fall on his and his mother's house. Some player's homes are still without power.

I'm not saying the hurricane was the only reason they lost. They lost in Pitt before the hurricane and it's obvious they need some work. I do believe however that they will get it together and actually have a good chance at winning this weekend in Jax. I definitely think the atmosphere in Reliant will be electric at the home opener and cannot wait to be there for my team.

[Dime]

Let me enlighten a few of you to who I am.

I am a Texan fan through and through. Most of my shirts that aren’t business are Texans shirts. Along with the bumper stickers, shower curtain, thumb drive, many hats, and way much more, I am not any different then a lot here.

I will not leave the Texans!

That being said!

I was one of the first to say in year two that although I don’t advocate yelling "your fired" to David Carr, I saw play mannerisms that concerned me. His accuracy wasn’t there, he ... bah. You get the point. I was told by many like you that I didn’t know what I was talking about. After all, I had only made it as a backup qb in high school. True. I don’t know about NFL or College football QB even though I had watched it all my life.

So explain something to me, even with all my inexperience, why is it you and people like you think you know more about this team and morale then I do?

Also, why are you crying about all the knee jerking going on... people are mad! They have spent a lot of cash out of their pockets and they are seeing not just one, but many concerning issues around this team.

Starting out with Matt S., I was excited when he came in. He seemed a bit less then durable then I would like, but his accuracy and presence made up for it. Fast forward to the last two games.

Horrible Passing accuracy, Horrible vision on several plays, and many things else. He has not looked comfortable in the pocket at all.

Granted, it is not all his fault. But if he has a bad day, the rest of the team has a huge job of making it up.

Back to subject, you are not special here. We all have the same love for the Texans, We all want them to do awesome, but we all don’t react as well as you might on failure. The next two games will dictate the rest of the season, but it is not looking good yet. I see problems... many problems... and they are not improving yet.

[texandawg]

I know you guys missed me! (unless you're new) :D I've just been busy. Anyway, lets get down to business:

First of all, YOU ALL MAKE ME SICK!!:mad: I can't believe all of you are already giving up on this team, especially when all of you were so pumped and excited in the offseason. Where did all that go? Im so tired of everybody bashing a team when they play a few bad games. This is why you don't set high bars for a team in the offseason, no matter what kind of moves they have made, cause 80% of the time you end up disappointing yourself. Let's look at a few reality pointers, shall we:

1-the Texans have NOT gotten the chance to hear the cheers of their loving fans due to Ike. They are tired, they went from Pittsburgh to Tennessee. And dont say any crap about how they all had a week off, because they spent that week recovering from the storm, helping families, and finding relief, NOT RELAXING.
2-The Steelers are an elite team. Honestly, did anyone actually believe we could beat them? We aren't that strong yet. We're getting there, but not there yet. Which means 0-1 was pretty much a guarantee. Which brings me to 3...
3-...we didn't play the Ravens. We can safely assume that would have been a victory, but we wont find out until november. And finally to number 4...
4-...It wasn't likely that we were gonna beat the titans in Tennesse, even without Vince Young. We should have played better, ill admit, but in all likelihood it was marked down as a loss before the game even started. Our record stands at 0-2, with all of you wanting to give up the season already. Tell me, would you feel the same if we were 1-2?

Oh and one last thing: ENOUGH OF THE GET RID OF SCHAUB BULL****. Sage is not better. Schaub will improve, he hasnt played in a while and he has a new line to work with. So please, EVERYONE BE PATIENT.

I agree with every word. We will get better, and it starts this weekend with the Jags.

[Texans361]

So the whole team played like garbage because mario's mom had to spend a few bucks on roof repair? Or was it that some of the players had to spend a few nights in a nice hotel? Are you kidding me? Could you at least come up with better excuses?

So are you are saying...that the Texans, who were affected by the hurricane, just like everybody else in houston, would have the same focus as the Tennessee Titans who were not affected by the Hurricane? :rolleyes:

[Se7en]

So the whole team played like garbage because mario's mom had to spend a few bucks on roof repair? Or was it that some of the players had to spend a few nights in a nice hotel? Are you kidding me? Could you at least come up with better excuses?

You must not have turned your TV on for awhile. It has been chaos in Houston and the week where they would normally prep for a game was spent cleaning up.

I know that I personally have a daily routine that I go through from the time I wake up to the time I go to bed. Not having power for a full week would totally screw with that routine. I do not function well without some of the basic things I have grown used to having like TV, internet, lights a fridge, and AC.

I know one summer when my Mom's AC went out we did not have it for 1 week. The heat during the nights was so horrible I did not sleep a wink. Tell me that with all the things going on that the hurricane had no affect on the team. If you can honestly say that, then you are lying to yourself.

In a perfect world everytime the Texans took the field they would not have any distractions and would be 100% prepared for every game in any circumstances.

Many fans are willing to give them 1 get out of jail free card due to the hurricane. That does not excuse the Steelers game though! So as said before, we have work to be done just like every team in the NFL right now.

[Se7en]

So are you are saying...that the Texans, who were affected by the hurricane, just like everybody else in houston, would have the same focus as the Tennessee Titans who were not affected by the Hurricane? :rolleyes:

I am pretty sure that is what he is saying and I hope it is just that his anger is clouding his judgment. People were posting as soon as the hurricane hit worried about how the week would pan out leading up to the Tacks game.

Now all of a sudden 1 week should have been plenty of time to get over the issues caused by the storm even though many still do not have power.

How many of you could wake up for work in time without an alarm clock?

Think about the basic issues that pop up due to not having power.

[Bigtime4Paul]

The Texans played like crap cause they are not fired up, do not have enough smash mouth players and Kubiak will not let loose on the offense

[Se7en]

Sadly for them,just winning a few games and finishing below .500 again isnt good enough.

He said it starts with the Jags. Meaning they will get better this weekend.

I do not think any fans really think this season looks anything like the Texans of old. We are an entirely different organization even though the last two losses were tough to watch.

This team still has better players and coaches to lead it to a successful season.

[Se7en]

Im just not accepting off the field distractions as an excuse,sorry,no sale.

You do realize in this league that if you do not have enough time to prep and gameplan you are screwed. They showed up to play and it was a close game even with the mistakes being made. The O will fix their issues and the D will continue to dominate like they did in the second half.

[CoogBull]

I know you guys missed me! (unless you're new) :D I've just been busy. Anyway, lets get down to business:

First of all, YOU ALL MAKE ME SICK!!:mad: I can't believe all of you are already giving up on this team, especially when all of you were so pumped and excited in the offseason. Where did all that go? Im so tired of everybody bashing a team when they play a few bad games. This is why you don't set high bars for a team in the offseason, no matter what kind of moves they have made, cause 80% of the time you end up disappointing yourself. Let's look at a few reality pointers, shall we:

1-the Texans have NOT gotten the chance to hear the cheers of their loving fans due to Ike. They are tired, they went from Pittsburgh to Tennessee. And dont say any crap about how they all had a week off, because they spent that week recovering from the storm, helping families, and finding relief, NOT RELAXING.
2-The Steelers are an elite team. Honestly, did anyone actually believe we could beat them? We aren't that strong yet. We're getting there, but not there yet. Which means 0-1 was pretty much a guarantee. Which brings me to 3...
3-...we didn't play the Ravens. We can safely assume that would have been a victory, but we wont find out until november. And finally to number 4...
4-...It wasn't likely that we were gonna beat the titans in Tennesse, even without Vince Young. We should have played better, ill admit, but in all likelihood it was marked down as a loss before the game even started. Our record stands at 0-2, with all of you wanting to give up the season already. Tell me, would you feel the same if we were 1-2?

Oh and one last thing: ENOUGH OF THE GET RID OF SCHAUB BULL****. Sage is not better. Schaub will improve, he hasnt played in a while and he has a new line to work with. So please, EVERYONE BE PATIENT.

People are not giving up on this team, they are just frustrated with the way this team plays. In a way, you could even justify an attitude of defeat because it seems like the players gave up on themselves in Pittsburgh and Tennessee. What do you recommend? Are we suppossed to blind ourselves to how badly this team has played? Are we suppossed to pretend that the team is just in a bumpy patch?

Let's address your arguments on a point by point basis:

1. Yes we have not heard our home fans. I am sure when they do there will a health mix of boos and salty language.

Regardless, playing on the road is part of the game. You have to learn to play and win on the road if you want to go to the playoffs.

Sure the storm had just blown through, but these men are professionals who play a game with a high level of skill. They needed to learn to overcome adversity and play like winners.

The time for excuses has passed.

2. Sure Pittsburgh is elite. If we were a halfway decent team, we would have at least been competitive. You get to the playoffs by beating high level teams and playing with a certain level of competence.

3. How can we safely assume that the Ravens game would have been a victory? The Ravens look like a decent team right now and they have a very good defense.

4. The Tenn game was very winnable. The Titans gave us ample chances to win or at least score and we squandered them with poor play. The loss was not so much the story of a team dominating another, but a team bumbling itself to a loss.

It seems to me that the definition of a true fan is : expecting the Texans to lose and expecting mediocre play.

Kubiak and the rest of the FO created high expectations

I will agree that we should be patient, but I think anyone who thinks this team is good is fooling themselves. We will improve over the season, but I can not realistically see this team making the big step needed to go to the playoffs this season.

I will also agree with you about Schaub. I would let him play on Sunday, but on a very short leash.

Lastly, the only thing that should sicken you is how badly this team is playing.

[wildroot]

You must not have turned your TV on for awhile. It has been chaos in Houston and the week where they would normally prep for a game was spent cleaning up.

I know that I personally have a daily routine that I go through from the time I wake up to the time I go to bed. Not having power for a full week would totally screw with that routine. I do not function well without some of the basic things I have grown used to having like TV, internet, lights a fridge, and AC.

I know one summer when my Mom's AC went out we did not have it for 1 week. The heat during the nights was so horrible I did not sleep a wink. Tell me that with all the things going on that the hurricane had no affect on the team. If you can honestly say that, then you are lying to yourself.

In a perfect world everytime the Texans took the field they would not have any distractions and would be 100% prepared for every game in any circumstances.

Many fans are willing to give them 1 get out of jail free card due to the hurricane. That does not excuse the Steelers game though! So as said before, we have work to be done just like every team in the NFL right now.

Hmmmm......Kubiak never mentioned the hurricane as an excuse for the teams poor play. How on earth did people perform before A/C became such an advent of our daily life?!? I'm sure if it was an issue the Texans would have sent a truck to Austin or San Antonio and picked up 53 generators and 53 portable A/C units for the players.

And if I remember correctly, the Saints went on quite a run after Katrina, even having to play all their home games on the road, so the road thing doesn't wash for all you that say they haven't been able to play in front of a home crowd. They've ONLY played two (2) games in a row on the road! TWO!

Get real.

[wildroot]

think this guy is changing his opinion, its towards the end of the video.

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Apparently he didn't see the first two games....just goes to show if you look hard enough you can find some Idio* that'll say anything.

Look, if the Texans turn it around, abosolutely wonderful!!!!
But that doesen't take away how they looked these first two games. Won't need to hear a bunch of people saying I told you so and you were wrong and i was right. The team has looked like s*it so far and if they run off 14 wins in a row they will still have looked like s*it these first two games.

[Jags_Baby]

QUOTE=EllisUnit;147236]u think after the superbowl anyone was thinking about the giants first bad 2 losses to start the season :cool: i dont think so.[/QUOTE]

you think you guys are headed to the superbowl? :eek: you gotta get past us first! :D

[Jags_Baby]

you think you guys are headed to the superbowl? :eek: you gotta get past us first! :D

u'd look better in this shirt

http://images.footballfanatics.com/productImages/_124000/FF_124584_l.jpg

just trying to help ya[/QUOTE]


haha no way....i like my black and teal!

oh btw, just got word the game is not black out!! whoo hooo!

[Texan_fan]

Good Post. People just don't understand that HURRICANE just hit Houston and affected alot of these player's homes. Tell me if you can focus 100% on your job when you have to worry about your families well being. The Texans will get through this funk, and I will be there at the home opener cheering them on!

Our ilks have nothing to do with ike. Schaub bad in preseason and bad in first two games. I want Rosenfelds, I wanted Rosenfelds when we had the Carr situation.
We were 8-8 ONLY because of Rosenfelds. I dont know what is going to take. He's got a drop that works on a team with a weak offensive line. He scans the field a quickly. And has been a leader thoughout.

So no this has nothing to do with a hurricane.

[Jags_Baby]

haha no way....i like my black and teal!

oh btw, just got word the game is not black out!! whoo hooo!

woo hoo. i'll prolly be at work and wont get to see the game anyways :( have to wait till i get home then watch it. i hate doing it like that.[/QUOTE]

oh, that sucks! I just told my sister we had to go to a sports bar to watch it :) i try to never miss a game!

[wildroot]

u think after the superbowl anyone was thinking about the giants first bad 2 losses to start the season :cool: i dont think so.

Again.....A-Freakin-Gain.....It's not the losses that bother most. It's the total lack of preparation, the underwhelming performance, the sloppy play, the coaching mistakes, the steps back we took this year from last year with an improved team.

The Gianst didn't look like crap in their losses at the start of last season. They played Dallas tough although not so good against GB. But at least they came into the season playing good football. The Dallas game was a great game. They were prepared, it was a shootout, but they came ready to play. They didn't roll over like we did looking totally out matched!

This is what is upsetting everyone. And if we run off 14 straight, freakin' GREAT! But right now we don't look like we have a CLUE.

[wildroot]

their defense looked terrible. i mean worse than ours.

Fine, their defense looked terrible. If that's all that was wrong with our team right now I'd be overjoyed!

[bckey]

I know you guys missed me! (unless you're new) :D I've just been busy. Anyway, lets get down to business:

First of all, YOU ALL MAKE ME SICK!!:mad:

I'm not new and I didn't miss you or posts like this one.

[abcten]

The Titans started out the 2006 season at 0-5 and still made the playoffs...there is still hope for the Texans to improve on last season's record.

No they didn't.

[z_keeper]

There are reasonable people on any of these boards?

And I meant almost...

The point I was trying to make is its too early to give up on a team...

...unless you live in north Florida.

[Jags_Baby]

There are reasonable people on any of these boards?

And I meant almost...

The point I was trying to make is its too early to give up on a team...

...unless you live in north Florida.


i'm sorry you are such a Jaguar hater....i really feel for you.

[Numert]

i'm sorry you are such a Jaguar hater....i really feel for you.

Nice avatar. I'm a jags fan now.

[Jags_Baby]

Nice avatar. I'm a jags fan now.

haha, you already should of been :p

[Numert]

haha, you already should of been :p

Who said I wasn't before? :cool:

[doodyps]

Youre right, MY tv hasnt been on for a while because i didnt have power for over a week either but im not a millionaire that can afford to put myself up in a nice hotel for the duration while i pay someone else to clean up the mess. If they are so soft that the can't get into the game on sunday then they deserve everything that's said about them.

Im just not accepting off the field distractions as an excuse,sorry,no sale.

The hurricane didnt exactly discriminate on who it hit or how it affected them. When all is said and done, people with money will be better off because they can afford the repairs. I work with and have grown up with many extremely wealthy people. There were no hotels to go to unless you wanted to get out of houston. My uncle went to fredricksburg. Most people didnt have power all week or longer. It wasnt an option for our players to just leave the city and hold up in a hotel. I work at a law firm. there are several partners on my floor making $700 an hour. Some of them still dont have power even today. They are mostly just dealing with it, but it definitely wears on them like any other person. The hurricane did affect the players, although it is no excuse. If we had come out and stomped Pitt and then lost to the Titans I would use it as an excuse. Unfortunately we looked like the usual Texans, so I dont think the hurricane was that much of a factor. But to those who think we haven't improved at all, just look at the running game. Slaton punished a great run stopping team, too bad we had to throw so much.

[bobizzle]

bobizzle, not everyone has given up on the team, not me and not a lot of the ones that have been around a while, especially those of us who were on the old board. its mainy the one who have always been negative or the ones who suddenly show up to tell us how bad we are. We'll pull through this slump and be all right.

Exactly bro, thangs for sticking by me. :)

[caddy]

I know they havent, but they'll get better. Oh and one other thing to consider everyone: the Astros. Remember how we all said we were anxious for football because they were an abomination? Well look at them now. Guarantee no one saw that coming. Shows just how unpredictable sports is. Know what? we could go 0-4 and ill still have faith. Know why? because there's a good chance they could end up being 10-6 at seasons end. That's just how it is.:cool:
There's a good chance we could go 10 - 6 ? Yeah, and I'll be rich, young and good looking next year. Bet on that. LOL

[bobizzle]

There's a good chance we could go 10 - 6 ? Yeah, and I'll be rich, young and good looking next year. Bet on that. LOL

Please man, we all wish for that!:D

[TEXANSWILDBILL]

think this guy is changing his opinion, its towards the end of the video.

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I could have sworn seeing a red koolaide stain on his lips.

[DiehardTXNSfan]

WOW the excuses flow like water around here.

Im sure the players were so worried about a few shingles missing from thier house that they forgot how to play football. That must be it, the problem couldnt possibly be a poorly assembled group of players the were unprepared to play.

I too will be at the home opener,and the first time schaub has a wide open reciever and throws it out of bounds like the big ole scrub, i'll be booing his butt off of the field.

And for the record, i would love to have to eat those words about schaub, do you think he can serve them up for me?

BOBIZZILE, please dont get in to this board and make excuses for these guys who are making MILLIONS of Dollars and playing like poodles on the Field, and about HURRICANE IKE ! well, I understand what happen but these guys again making millions to place these families in HOTEL, fly them out to families etc... not taking the IKE lightly or being with family HOWEVER these guys need a match on their behind and show passion on the FIELD.. they played like High School , man my nephew who is 7 and his little leage team play so much better than what we showed these past two games. FOR KUBIAK HE NEEDS TO BE EVALUATED BY SOMEONE IN THE ORGANIZATION WHO HAS PASSION FOR THIS TEXANS TEAM TO W I N!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST ANGRY AND FRUSTRATED AND DESEVE TO BE... NOT HATING OR QUITTING BEING A FAN , JUST FRUSTRATED WITH COACHES NOT GUIDING THESE PLAYERS THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

[duval_wall904]

That means a lot coming from a Texan fan, whose team gets pumped up and wears their "battle red" jerseys against a team who is playing their 2nd and 3rd string players only. What an accomplishment, to beat a resting playoff team to finally break even .500.

[howsit]

How about this:

[TheRedfishCo]

Hey Ellis...Offtopic but you're the only guy that I know that has his own picture as an avatar :p

[Jags_Baby]

Who the hell is your uncle? How much money does he make and when did this happen? These questions sound just as dumb as your post but I don't expect much from a Jag fan.

i dont believe i wasn't asking a question. IT HAPPENED WHEN THE HURRICANE DID. Now, you please tell me how dumb that question is. Its okay, keep making excuses for your team...still doesn't win games! :rolleyes:

[Doug]

I just want to start off by saying that the Jag fans can say whatever they want to (which I'm sure they already know) because it's their right but IMO honestly don't have much room to talk considering they only have one more victory than we do and the same amount of losses.

I hear the argument from both sides on this matter and I agree with some and some I don't. No matter how much you get paid for what you do you are still a human being. Each person handles a crisis in a different way whether it directly or indirectly affected them. I'm not saying the hurricane caused the team to lose but if you don't think it affected them in one way or another mentally or physically you're kidding yourself. I just know that even though my house didn't have any major damage I didn't want to be at work the week after the hurricane. Seeing all the destruction and lives that had been altered so tremendously from all the damage made me feel like I needed to be with my family and helping those that suffered so much more than I could imagine. Does that make me a weak minded person? Or could it mean that I'm someone that feels life and helping those in need is more important than my head being at work? Say what you will about me but those are my feelings and an opinion I feel very strongly about just as I'm sure you all feel the same about yours.

Now I do agree that this team is playing horribly, even before the hurricane, but it's not like we haven't seen another side of this team. We got a glimpse of what they can do in several of the games they played last year. I have no reason to believe they can't turn it around here in the next few weeks. I agree it seems they're playing with no heart, or fight in them but again there were several games last year that seemed the same way and we finally came out with a non losing season. My personal opinion is that we still have a ways to go and the thing that this team lacks the most is consistancy. I also feel that this will come in time. Do I feel we should be happy with an 8-8 season from last year or an 0-2 start on this season....By no means am I saying that!!! However I do think there is more time needed for this team to get where everyone wants them to be and that's at least at a respectable level. Kubiak is in his third season as head coach and there's going to be bumps along the way even if it seems we're going backwards at times but I believe all in all he has us headed in the right direction just not in the amount of time everyone is wanting.
I'm not trying to make excuses or sugar coat anything just thought I would give a few of you a couple of things to think about before you jump. J/K!!