Why does Corey Bradford ever see the field?

[The Cat]

Serious question. Yes, I know he had a touchdown. But his occasional touchdown doesn't outweigh the routine plays he blows on a consistent basis that most college receivers could make. He's done it against Pittsburgh (remember the Carr rollout?), Tennessee, and now the game-losing drop today, in addition to many other instances throughout his career.

Armstrong has been very effective in his limited opportunities, but has never gotten a serious look as a #2 or #3 wideout. Gaffney has had reliable hands for the last year or so. Andre is Andre, a Pro Bowler. Mathis, though often injured, has tremendous speed and has potential if we spend time letting him develop on the field.

Bradford's a veteran. He's not going to get better. Every other option has been more impressive and the other options are also younger, thus having more room for improvement. How many of these routine plays is he going to blow before the Texans make a change?

We've claimed for a couple years now that Armstrong has "potential." At 1-7, there's nothing left to lose - let's see him on a more regular basis! The same goes for Mathis as well. What possible reason we have for continuing to re-sign Bradford - and keeping him at #2 or #3 on the depth chart - is beyond me. I'd love for anyone to tell me what he brings to this team, cause I just don't understand it.

[reggietodd]

hey cat, Carr had a decent game today but he still sux IMO. And Bradford made a great play on that TD.

[The Cat]

hey cat, Carr had a decent game today but he still sux IMO. And Bradford made a great play on that TD.

He did. But is it worth the occasional big play if there's a significant risk of him blowing one or two routine catches every game? His speed will allow a play like that every couple of games... but those routine 15-30 yard drops he has on a regular basis add up. When you make that kind of throw late in the fourth quarter and hit a receiver in the hands, he has to make that catch every time. Has to. I'll give up his touchdown to have a guy out there who has dependable hands. It's not often this line gives us a chance to throw down the field... on the rare occasions it does, it's incredibly demoralizing to have everything click and Bradford botch a routine play.

[CometsWin]

For the same reason that Chris Simms sees the field. We don't have anyone that much better. Bahaha... ;)

[The Cat]

For the same reason that Chris Simms sees the field. We don't have anyone that much better. Bahaha... ;)

;)

And maybe we don't have anyone better. But as much as we've been impressed with Armstrong in his limited PT the last couple of years, I'd really love to get an extended look of him in a starter's role. It's not like there's anything to lose anymore.

[Miguel]

Our WR corp should look like this

2 WR, AJ and Gaffney
3 WR, AJ and Gaffney, Mathis in the slot
3 WR, 3rd Down, AJ, Armstrong, Mathis in the slot
4 WR, AJ, Gaffney, Mathis/Armstrong
5 WR, AJ, Gaffney, Mathis, Armstrong, Davis

[codell]

Miguel,

You have Gaffney and Mathis reversed. Gaffney is the slot WR, not Mathis.

[CometsWin]

;)

And maybe we don't have anyone better. But as much as we've been impressed with Armstrong in his limited PT the last couple of years, I'd really love to get an extended look of him in a starter's role. It's not like there's anything to lose anymore.


Perhaps Armstrong should get a chance just because we already know what Bradford is about. I think in a larger sense, it doesn't do anything to solve the problems on the team. Armstrong isn't a #2 receiver in this league which is what we need and it's pretty evident that the Texans either by personnel or by play call have no interest in incorporating the TE position in the passing offense so whether Armstrong gets time or not doesn't fundamentally address the offensive problems. It's really just a choice of what type of very mediocre receiver you want on the field within the larger scheme. The possession guy who has some trouble getting open or the guy who can spread the field that's going to drop some balls.

I have to remind though that without Bradford's great play earlier in the game we might not even be within striking distance at the end. Pick your poison I suppose.

[TMac640]

why does he ever see the field?

[Mr. Clutch]

Where the heck was Mathis today?

[RocketFan007]

Where the heck was Mathis today?

He pulled his hamstring during pregame workouts.

[Hakeem06]

bradford could be seen dropping possible game changing passes :D

i agree the guy is a bum. he couldn't make a clutch catch or a routine catch to save his life. he's a #4 receiver at best because he can't come up with the easy play.