[Official] Broncos @ Texans

[Castor27]

Thursday 7:15 on NFL Network

[JaWindex]

A loss but Mario racks up a couple more sacks.

[Nashvegas]

check out the front page of houstontexans.com

Looks like we've got shiny new battle red pants to go with our battle red jerseys on thursday.

[hatemavs4life]

It may be crazy to say but I think the Texans can win this one! First prime time appearance (sort of) in two years. The fan populace in Houston definitely energized by a "heart of a champion" effort vs TB on Sunday. Need AJ to be in prime time form and lets see if Darius Walker can have a breakout game for us on the ground. Mario can REALLY get noticed with a big time game Thursday night.

Texans 27, Broncs 23. Texans get some respect points going into next season.

[Kam]

Battle Red PANTS?


****, we're going to win by like 60 points.

I'd like to see a red pant white top combo.

[Mr. Clutch]

They gonna look like devils running around.

The Texans CAN win. They are favored by 1. When is Vegas ever wrong?

[macalu]

wait a minute, we won't be getting this game on your local broadcast?

[weslinder]

Sweet unis. They look a little like the UH uniforms, just with a blue helmet. Houston uniforms should all be red (or rainbow).

[ima_drummer2k]

wait a minute, we won't be getting this game on your local broadcast?
That's what I was wondering. I keep seeing ads for this game on NFL network.

Surely ABC will show the game, since they are (apparently) the “official station of the Houston Texans” even though all they do is show the preseason games and a lame wrap-up show on Sunday nights. Is this game on TV or not???

[No Worries]

wait a minute, we won't be getting this game on your local broadcast?
Channel 4 on Comcast Cable (KTXH, local channel 20?) has the game.*

* or at least TiVo thinks so.

[No Worries]

Surely ABC will show the game, since they are (apparently) the “official station of the Houston Texans”
TiVo says channel 13 is showing Ugly Betty at game time and no replay after hours.

[texanskan]

Sweet unis. They look a little like the UH uniforms, just with a blue helmet. Houston uniforms should all be red (or rainbow).

it's a better looking red and yes the blue helmet makes all the difference because red on red on red is too much.

[tulexan]

Those red pants are crazy. Next year are we going to add red helmets?

[MadMax]

it's a better looking red and yes the blue helmet makes all the difference because red on red on red is too much.

don't tell that to Dallas Carter! :)

[tulexan]

Battle Red PANTS?


****, we're going to win by like 60 points.

I'd like to see a red pant white top combo.


Red pants with white jerseys would look pretty good

[the futants]

The only way matching pants and jerseys work is white/white (old school). Blue/blue and definitely red/red looks silly.

[tulexan]

I don't mind black on black

[kaleidosky]

sigh.. loss. won't put up the points. 23-10

[rezdawg]

I want pink on pink. With some light brown polka dots.

[Blatz]

That's what I was wondering. I keep seeing ads for this game on NFL network.

Surely ABC will show the game, since they are (apparently) the “official station of the Houston Texans” even though all they do is show the preseason games and a lame wrap-up show on Sunday nights. Is this game on TV or not???

Yes, it will be on channel 20.

[rrj_gamz]

I think we bring it and win...

Texans: 27

Denver: 21

I'm pretty stoked about getting to watch the game up here...I think we're going to a bar to watch it as my stupid TW Cable doesn't offer NFL Network... :mad:

[yobod]

Red pants with white jerseys would look pretty good

The Kansas City Chiefs would agree with you.

Also, the game is going to be on Channel 4 (KTXH 20) on Comcast Cable. They have been running ads for it all week.

The City of Houston is going to be dying all the fountains in the city red as a celebration of Battle Red Day, and the stadium lights will be red throughout player intros and the National Anthem, up until kickoff. The Texans players will be wearing Battle Red jerseys with matching Battle Red pants (go to houstontexans.com if you want to see AJ giving you a staredown while wearing the uni....I think it looks badass). Also, player intros will be done BEFORE the National Anthem, since it's a nationally televised game....so get in your seats early, and be LOUD during the intros. Oh, and don't forget to wear your RED!

[ima_drummer2k]

The City of Houston is going to be dying all the fountains in the city red as a celebration of Battle Red Day, and the stadium lights will be red throughout player intros and the National Anthem, up until kickoff.

Just be sure to take the escalator up to the top section, NOT the elevator...

http://faculty.washington.edu/kgb/horror/shining_blood_elevator.jpg

[Creepy Crawl]

I thought of the idea of an all red color scheme about a month and a half ago . I even posted it in the Texans Talk forums .

Heres the link
Link (http://texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42755)

Heres what I posted .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/SuperJoint88/battlered.gif

They stole my idea . LOL . :D

[leroy420]

Just got the news that my wife isn't going to the thing she had planned which means I get to go watch the game. Woohoo!

Anyone getting together in Austin?

[david12sfa]

Going to a game in Dec. and the team has not be mathematically eliminated yet, that sounds like progress to me! Texans win 24 to 17.

[msn]

Going to a game in Dec. and the team has not be mathematically eliminated yet, that sounds like progress to me!
Dude, superb point! I guess there's one other point in team history where that was the case: 2004, just months prior to the implosion.

[HillBoy]

Dude, superb point! I guess there's one other point in team history where that was the case: 2004, just months prior to the implosion.
Here's hoping that history does NOT repeat itself.

[msn]

Here's hoping that history does NOT repeat itself.
Cheers!

[Kam]

man, i'm going to have to miss the first quarter/half.


:(

[Jet Blast]

Should be an entertaining game.

Texans 32
Broncos 29

[Uprising]

Going to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the game.

[codell]

WTF ....red pants????

:eek:
:eek:
:eek:

[macalu]

this sure is a long drawn out anthem...quite boring too.

[codell]

this sure is a long drawn out anthem...quite boring too.

if she had smoked one more pack of cigarettes, she might have been able to stretch it out to 4 minutes

[Cannonball]

this sure is a long drawn out anthem...quite boring too.

Agreed. She also sayed "we've" every time there was a "we". Small thing but something I noticed.

[macalu]

Beautiful drive...TD.


Roll'em Red!

[Cannonball]

Look at the wheels on Sage!?!?!?! :eek:

[macalu]

ok, that cannon is gay.

[Cannonball]

ok, that cannon is gay.
Jimmy Wynn would be proud.

[noscrusir]

Hahaha why the toy canon?? Way to go Sage!

[Cannonball]

Good defensive stand after giving up a pair of big plays. Field positions suck though.

[Brando2101]

Mario did well last series. He was at the QB at least twice.

[Astro101]

I'm digging the all Battle Red tonight.

[macalu]

LOL, that was a nasty stiff arm.

[Cannonball]

MARIO!

[Astro101]

MARRRRRRRRRRIO!

[arkoe]

Mar-E-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[rezdawg]

Haha, I love it...Go Mario!

[noscrusir]

10.5 sacks! I'd say thats a pretty good season, but there's still a couple more games to go :)

[Cannonball]

Andre Davis is money on kickoffs.

[manbearpig]

10.5 sacks! I'd say thats a pretty good season, but there's still a couple more games to go :)

What was it like? I cant see the game.

Did the announcers say something?

[Cannonball]

What was it like? I cant see the game.

Did the announcers say something?

He beat his man off the left side, tackle tried to cut him, he jumped over it, Cutler stepped up in the pocked but Mario caught him from behind.

[Cannonball]

Demps has hands of stone! Hope the Broncos don't get points on this drive. That INT would have been huge.

[Rocket River]

10.5 sacks! I'd say thats a pretty good season, but there's still a couple more games to go :)

a Very good season

Rocket River
Still prefer VY though
. . . . :D

[Cannonball]

All I can say is, I hope Okoye can improve between years 1 and 2 as much as Mario did.

[HillBoy]

I'll probably get ripped for this but those all-red uniforms just look too weird for my taste.

[Dr.Strangelove]

All I can say is, I hope Okoye can improve between years 1 and 2 as much as Mario did.

Okoye is so young and is already showing he warranted the pick....potentially a big steal at that.

Remember Mario was hurt with plantar faciatis last year so if you equate that with the youth of Okoye I don't think it's ureasonable for us to believe we have two long time Pro Bowlers on our hands.

[manbearpig]

I'll probably get ripped for this but those all-red uniforms just look too weird for my taste.

Yea i not feeling them either, liked the old ones more unless these are the same ones. Maybe they look differant in the dark but these look less bright.

Crowd is kind of quiet too.

[Cannonball]

Marshall is going to have 20 receptions in this game. :eek:

[lost_elephant]

MARIO!

[Astro101]

MAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOO

[Cannonball]

http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/images/mario/mario.jpg

[rocketsregle]

LOL! Was that the superman pose?

[TMac#1]

I love the way this team is playing, with all of the injuries, we are playing great football. And the Mario thing is getting ridiculous, he's gonna wind up with 15+ sacks.

[Cannonball]

Great play call on that 3rd down.

[Cannonball]

DAYNE TRAIN FOR 6!

[Rocket River]

Man I'm at work and need updates
what is going on man!!

Rocket River

[ThreePointShot]

17-6, great defense, Mario is god, and so on.

[Cannonball]

Texans had a nice long drive. Good running by both Dayne and Darius Walker. Dayne ran it in from 6 yards out to go up 17-6. 84 yards so far from the running game.

[manbearpig]

http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/images/mario/mario.jpg

**** i wished i could watch this game. What was it like? Was it crazy?

[Kam]

our Defensive backs play defensive backs for a reason.

If only Andre Johnson, and Kevin Walter could play Defense too.

[Kam]

theyre sending in the blitz which is nice to see.


turnover on downs.

thats the second failed fourth down try. WOOO!

[Cannonball]

Two consecutive Brocons drives ended by 4th down stops. This 3rd quarter has been awesome.

[Kam]

**** i wished i could watch this game. What was it like? Was it crazy?



http://channelsurfing.net/


scroll down and see if it works for you.

[noscrusir]

Man I don't know what the Broncos were thinking on those 2 4th down plays. We'll take it though.

[Cannonball]

our Defensive backs play defensive backs for a reason.

If only Andre Johnson, and Kevin Walter could play Defense too.

Bennet has had pretty good hands and already leads the team in INT's after not really playing the first half of the year. Demps on the other hand . . .

[Kam]

well that sucks.

[Cannonball]

WTF??? The ball was tipped becase the defender ran through the receiver. Dammit. Just like Cleveland. They don't call a clear pass interference and it leads to an INT.

[macalu]

do NOT challenge!

[macalu]

great, another wasted timeout.

[Cannonball]

Dammit, that's a TD. No chance for it to be overturned.

[macalu]

Dammit, that's a TD. No chance for it to be overturned.
i don't know who is in the replay booth for the Texans but that mother****er needs to be FIRED!

[Cannonball]

Whoever's job it is to tell Kubiak whether or not to challenge needs to be relieved of that responsibilty effective immediately.

[liamrock]

damn.....I had a feeling things were going too well and sage makes an awful throw into triple coverage and now broncos score and are back in the game.......frustrating team this texans team is.....

[TheRaven]

2 minutes and 20 seconds for the national anthem.
A white guy styling it on a TD. New record for self indulgence.

[macalu]

2 minutes and 20 seconds for the national anthem. New record for self indulgence.
it wasn't even any good and the lyrics were all screwed up.

[Cannonball]

Worst part is it only took them 3 plays to score. Yeah, it was a short field but it was still WAY too easy.

[liamrock]

scheffer is pretty cocky for being a mediocre te......

[Another Brother]

i don't know who is in the replay booth for the Texans but that mother****er needs to be FIRED!

Damn, my homeboy just said the same exact thing. :D

[TheRaven]

Now that the Broncos have closed it to 4, it's time for the commentators to jump back on the Shanahan bandwagon...
Five minutes ago the Texans were Bad Asses in Training...

[Cannonball]

I think that may be Andre's first catch since the first quarter.

[Angkor Wat]

These uniforms are fly! And Ron Dayne is a beast.

[Cannonball]

Walker and Dayne are getting it done.

[Astro101]

Andre baby!

[macalu]

AJ for the TD!!!

[Kam]

Impeach Bill White?

[geeimsobored]

anyone else see the guy with the IMPEACH BILL WHITE sign.

couldn't stop laughing.

[Cannonball]

What a way to rebound. That was a good lookin' drive. Couple of key passes. Walker and Dayne picking up some big yards, and a TD for AJ. 24-13 Texans. Hell yeah!

[Kam]

Now that the Broncos have closed it to 4, it's time for the commentators to jump back on the Shanahan bandwagon...
Five minutes ago the Texans were Bad Asses in Training...


Does this mean they are back on our side?

[Another Brother]

anyone else see the guy with the IMPEACH BILL WHITE sign.

couldn't stop laughing.

yeah, and he was shaking it around. crazy shat.

[Cannonball]

2nd straight game where the Texans have scored in every quarter.

[manbearpig]

http://channelsurfing.net/


scroll down and see if it works for you.

Thank you.

LOL impeach Bill White.

[Achilleus]

There is nothing more disgusting than nasty, old men singing about their penises.

[lost_elephant]

MARIO AGAIN AGAIN AGAIN!@

[Cannonball]

http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/images/mario/mario_070523d-l.jpg

[Astro101]

HHAHAHAHA

MAAAAAARRIIIIIIIIIIIOOOOOO

[Achilleus]

Mario !!! 12.5 sacks!!!???

[ThreePointShot]

Numero tres!

[arkoe]

Wow!!!

[RocketManJosh]

Mario!!!!

[macalu]

good golly mr. mario!

[Kam]

Chooo Chooo. Chooo Choo.


Dayne Train.


I gave Dayne ****, but I can no longer do that.

[wreck]

lynch is having some massive blocks!

[lost_elephant]

Walker is looking great today. He's got a nice bit of burst and ability to cut some.

[geeimsobored]

Vonta Leach is the ****ing man. That dude throws some powerful blocks.

[Another Brother]

Ron Gain

[wreck]

lynch is having some massive blocks!
wait i mean leach

[macalu]

Sage so far has been Mr. 4th Quarter.

[Astro101]

How I wish, oh how I wish we were healthy all year...

Keep hope alive, though!

[Rip Van Rocket]

I thought we had a bunch of rookies and scrubs playing on our offensive line?

[ThreePointShot]

Leach deserved that.
TD!

[Kam]

WOOOOOOOOOO>


Leach.


Reward your Fullback.

[wreck]

leach deserved that one!!! im glad for him

[Cannonball]

NAIL IN THE COFFIN!!!!

Protege schools the mentor.

[Mr. Brightside]

The only thing funnier than an Impeach Bill White sign would have been seeing that sign at some other stadium in another city.

[Kam]

Did collinsworth just say GAME WINNER?

[Luckyazn]

WOW!!

do we really need SHAUB???

[macalu]

WOW!!

do we really need SHAUB???
no, we need Vince Young, remember? :rolleyes:

[tulexan]

The bootlegs have been a thing of beauty. I would've liked to have seen more of them this season.

[Kam]

This basically eliminates Denver.


The Texans eliminated the Broncos from playoff contention.

[Cannonball]

That's the 4th potential INT dropped tonight for the Texans.

[macalu]

That's the 4th potential INT dropped tonight for the Texans.
hey, it's better than the 4th catch, which is what they would have been if Faggins was still playing.

[Cannonball]

This basically eliminates Denver.


The Texans eliminated the Broncos from playoff contention.

They still have a shot to win their division. They have to win their last 2 (including a game against the Chargers) and Whale's Vagina has to lose their last 3 though. So yeah, virtually eliminated, just like the Texans.

[Cannonball]

Mario's line, "come on man, give me credit for half of one". Greedy bastard. :D

[Kam]

They still have a shot to win their division. They have to win their last 2 (including a game against the Chargers) and Whale's Vagina has to lose their last 3 though. So yeah, virtually eliminated, just like the Texans.


damn, wish we were in the west.

[Astro101]

Mario's line, "come on man, give me credit for half of one". Greedy bastard. :D

And I love it!!!

[Cannonball]

Yahoo's gametracker gave Mario credit for that one. It lists him with 4 sacks.

[Astro101]

He gets credit!!!!!!

Mario gets 3.5 sacks tonight!

[Storm Surge]

SAGE 3-0 as a starter.

Schaub = Drew Bledsoe
Rosenfels = Tom Brady

:eek:

[MR. MEOWGI]

MAR-I-O!
MAR-I-O!
MAR-I-O!

[wreck]

SAGE 3-0 as a starter.

Schaub = Drew Bledsoe
Rosenfels = Tom Brady

:eek:
quarterback controversy indeed

[tulexan]

SAGE 3-0 as a starter.

Schaub = Drew Bledsoe
Rosenfels = Tom Brady

:eek:

If it was last year that would be the case, but Sage is doing it one year too late. I do think that he has too much value to keep now and we will probably trade him for a pretty good pick.

It's not like Schaub has looked bad when he's played, Sage is just playing out of his mind right now.

[KingCheetah]

If Sage wins out the job should be his to lose next season.

[Cannonball]

Mario Williams, AFC leader in sacks.

The guys on Around the Horn earlier this week refused to give Mario credit and still said it was a mistake to draft him. EAT IT WOODY PAIGE!!!

[macalu]

Mario Williams, AFC leader in sacks.

The guys on Around the Horn earlier this week refused to give Mario credit and still said it was a mistake to draft him. EAT IT WOODY PAIGE!!!
Hillboy?

[tulexan]

If Sage wins out the job should be his to lose next season.

I don't agree, Schaub shouldn't lose his job because he got injured. Schaub has looked really good when healthy and has played a majority of the season without Andre.

As much as I would like to keep Sage, I think we are going to trade him while his value is at his highest.

Maybe to Atlanta for a 2nd round pick?

[Astro101]

So can we say that we have a good football team yet? Because I've been dying to say it ever since the first year and I haven't been able too.

[ind0fo0]

i LOVED the hula dance.
go MARIO!!!

[macalu]

So can we say that we have a good football team yet? Because I've been dying to say it ever since the first year and I haven't been able too.
i'd say we're still an average team, but if we had all our weapons this year, then probably yes. oh well.

[gucci888]

Great win!! Mario was an absolute BEAST tonight!!

[Colt45]

no, we need Vince Young, remember? :rolleyes:

I hope the worst passer in the NFL took a break from sucking entirely this evening to see what EARNING a Pro Bowl invite looks like.

[SwoLy-D]

If Sage wins out the job should be his to lose next season.HUH?!?!?!?!??
http://www.qstudy.ru/pict/pulp-fiction.jpg
ENGLISH MUTHER TRUCKER, do you SPEAK IT :mad: ??!??!?!?!?

But, really, why you gotta say that schyiett...? :confused:

[RocketFan007]

I like him, but I think Sage has to be traded this offseason. This team can not afford a QB controversy, and they've already invest a lot in Schaub. Add that to the fact that we need picks, and I think Rosenfels is gone by training camp next season.

[Another Brother]

IMPEACH BILL WHITE! :D :D

[tulexan]

I like him, but I think Sage has to be traded this offseason. This team can not afford a QB controversy, and they've already invest a lot in Schaub. Add that to the fact that we need picks, and I think Rosenfels is gone by training camp next season.

Exactly. This isn't Madden where money doesn't mean anything and it's not like Schaub played that poorly when he did start with Andre. We are probably going to trade Sage to a team that is rebuilding and needs a QB to man the ship while they groom a young QB.

This is just like the John Kitna and Carson Palmer situation.

[SwoLy-D]

I like him, but I think Sage has to be traded this offseason. This team can not afford a QB controversy, and they've already invest a lot in Schaub. Add that to the fact that we need picks, and I think Rosenfels is gone by training camp next season.Yeah, I agree. :rolleyes: A 3-0 starter... :rolleyes: highest rating amongst quarterbacks in the fourth quarter... :rolleyes: 12 TDs 8 INTs... I say we get rid of this trash of a QB... :rolleyes:

:mad: STFU, RocketFan007. I know this is going to sound mean, but... I HATE YOU.

EDIT: I absolutely LAUGHED when I saw that billboard, Another... :D

[macalu]

this game is about winning. and if Sage wins out, i at least expect him to be given a chance at the starting QB job.

[BigTex]

that game was soooooo much better to watch with out all those freakin commercials

[Dubious]

IMPEACH BILL WHITE! :D :D

Signage brought to you by:

http://www.williams-pyro.com/managefiles/uploads/Clear%20Channel%20Outdoor%20Color%20Logo.JPG

[tulexan]

this game is about winning. and if Sage wins out, i at least expect him to be given a chance at the starting QB job.

Schaub is our franchise QB. Sage is doing great in relief, but once Schaub comes back Sage will go back to being the backup (if he is on the team). We gave up too much to give up on Schaub after one year regardless of how good Sage looks.

I'm a little confused too, Sage had a good game, but it's not like he had an unbelievable game. Our running game and defense was as good as it's been all season and was the reason why we won this game.

[Kam]

I don't want to trade Sage.


Especially within our own division.

[Kam]

Game Summary (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271213034)

Texans' Williams posts 3½ sacks, smothers Cutler, Broncos

HOUSTON (AP) -- Mario Williams dragged down Jay Cutler for the third time, jumped up and sashayed like a hula dancer.

Last year's No. 1 pick had a career-high 3½ sacks to lead the Houston Texans to a 31-13 victory over the Denver Broncos on Thursday night.

With its seventh of the season, Houston tied the franchise record for victories.

Texans (7-7) fans yelled "overrated" when Williams was picked, but chanted his name Thursday as he posed Superman-like with his hands on his hips for several seconds after he took Cutler down for the second time.

Williams performance made him Houston's career sack leader with 17½. He's had a sack in a team-record five straight games and has 13 for the season and nine in the last five games.

His sack of Cutler forced a fourth down and the Broncos went for it, but the pass fell short, giving Houston the ball.

Ron Dayne, who didn't start because of a sore ankle, scored on a 6-yard run on the ensuing drive to push Houston's lead to 17-6. The Texans all seemed amped up for the their first prime time game since 2005 and their first game with the roof open this season.

The normally subdued Dayne, who won the Heisman Trophy in 1999, celebrated his touchdown by striking the Heisman pose.

The Broncos got their second straight big game from receiver Brandon Marshall, who finished with 11 receptions for 107 yards.

[RocketFan007]

Yeah, I agree. :rolleyes: A 3-0 starter... :rolleyes: highest rating amongst quarterbacks in the fourth quarter... :rolleyes: 12 TDs 8 INTs... I say we get rid of this trash of a QB... :rolleyes:

:mad: STFU, RocketFan007. I know this is going to sound mean, but... I HATE YOU.

You have to think about it in realistic terms. Next year Sage will be entering the final year of his contract. We've already invested a ton of money and picks in Schaub, we're NOT going to resign Rosenfels. Do you want him to walk at the end of next season and get nothing in return? The bottom line is Schaub is the starting QB of the Texans, if he's healthy, whether you want to believe it or not. It's better to get a draft pick we need this offseason as opposed to letting him walk for nothing next season.

[RocketFan007]

I don't want to trade Sage.


Especially within our own division.

Who in our division in looking for a QB? I think he'll be traded, but not inside the division.

[No Worries]

this game is about winning. and if Sage wins out, i at least expect him to be given a chance at the starting QB job.
I agree, though Schaub has likely hurt his trade value this year. ***** happens.

[Uprising]

SUPER MARIO IS A BEAST!!!!

I just got back home. WHATA GAME!!!!

MARIO IS A MONSTER


SAGE IS AWESOME


TEXANS FTW!!!!


WHOOOOOOOOOOP!!!!!! :D

[Kam]

Who in our division in looking for a QB? I think he'll be traded, but not inside the division.


to a team that needs a good QB?

[halfbreed]

Everyone knows I'm a VY fan.

Mario had a monster game, though. To all of you diehard Texans fans, enjoy this one!

Sage should be the Texans QB.

The Texans are a year or two away from being a serious contender.

[leroy420]

As I posted in the Mario thread...

December 13, 2007.


The debate is over.

[RocketFan007]

to a team that needs a good QB?

I know where you're going, but the Titans aren't going to trade for a QB. And I think the Colts and Jags are pretty happy where they stand at the QB position.

[rezdawg]

On NFL Live they were just sucking on Mario's knob. Its funny, they talk as if theyve been riding his jock forever. Freakin Bandwagoneers.

Regarding Sage, he's playing great. I wouldnt mind trading the guy if Schaub could stay on the field. If this is a consistent theme, then the Texans NEED a backup that is capable like Sage.

[K mf G]

You have to think about it in realistic terms. Next year Sage will be entering the final year of his contract. We've already invested a ton of money and picks in Schaub, we're NOT going to resign Rosenfels. Do you want him to walk at the end of next season and get nothing in return? The bottom line is Schaub is the starting QB of the Texans, if he's healthy, whether you want to believe it or not. It's better to get a draft pick we need this offseason as opposed to letting him walk for nothing next season.



why are you breaking my heart?
that's why he hates you

[tulexan]

On NFL Live they were just sucking on Mario's knob. Its funny, they talk as if theyve been riding his jock forever. Freakin Bandwagoneers.

I loved that too. Tomorrow Skip Bayless will probably talk about how he always thought Mario was the best pick and how a stud defensive end is so hard to find.

[Rocket River]

Schaub is our franchise QB. Sage is doing great in relief, but once Schaub comes back Sage will go back to being the backup (if he is on the team). We gave up too much to give up on Schaub after one year regardless of how good Sage looks.


Replace Schaub with the name Carr and it is the same argument we been hearing
since the inception of this franchise

I'm sorry but I don't think anyone has shown me enough to say
they got a Guaranteed starting job

hell this squad is not good enough outside of Andre Johnson

Rocket River

[Ashes]

Replace Schaub with the name Carr and it is the same argument we been hearing
since the inception of this franchise

I'm sorry but I don't think anyone has shown me enough to say
they got a Guaranteed starting job

hell this squad is not good enough outside of Andre Johnson

Rocket River
There are far more high points to this team than Andre Johnson.

[Ashes]

I meant far more high points than just Andre Johnson. We have a promising young defense, a great receiving core, two good QBs, possibly some good RB play. Andre Davis/Jerome Mathis (if healthy) next year could be a great special team duo.

[ROXRAN]

Perhaps it was because of the red unis,...but tha was about as fun a Texans game as I remembered... :D

[MiniMing]

Everyone knows I'm a VY fan.

Mario had a monster game, though. To all of you diehard Texans fans, enjoy this one!

Sage should be the Texans QB.

The Texans are a year or two away from being a serious contender.

A serious contender? So where will the Jags/Colts/Titans be in a year or two...

[Uprising]

A serious contender? So where will the Jags/Colts/Titans be in a year or two...

Below the Texans? :D

[MiniMing]

Below the Texans? :D

You think so... woooww...

[Uprising]

You think so... woooww...

It was sarcasm.

btw....some of your posts are making you look like you have neon pink hair that stands straight up, and big blue eyes.

[rezdawg]

You guys see Champ Bailey's comment?

"A team like this beating us by 18 points, I mean it's uncalled for," cornerback Champ Bailey said. "It should never happen."

Uhh...a team like this? What's that supposed to mean? Last time I checked we had a better record. Jackass.

[MiniMing]

It was sarcasm.

btw....some of your posts are making you look like you have neon pink hair that stands straight up, and big blue eyes.

LOL, cool man.

[hatemavs4life]

Everyone knows I'm a VY fan.

Mario had a monster game, though. To all of you diehard Texans fans, enjoy this one!

Sage should be the Texans QB.

The Texans are a year or two away from being a serious contender.

Huh! Try next year, dude! M&M brothers going double digits in sacks, with a healthy AJ next year, with Mathis next year, and with Jacoby healed up and Schauby eager to redeem himself in his sophomore season? The Texans made a statement with this game tonite. Primetime, all the pressure, all the injuries, all the excuses, all the naysayers ... and at the end of the night, the Texans playing their SECOND consecutive playoff-like game and not only winning but, dominating their competition. Mario is now SECOND in the AFC in sacks! In his second season! Bush and VY? They still trying to figure out their game. :p TB and Den were beaten 59-27. Imagine if for a second what would have happened this year if AJ would have been healthy all this season? We would have at least 2 or 3 more wins. AT LEAST!

Your compliment albeit backhanded is noted and given the traditional golf clap. :p

Do keep drumming to us about the Titans balling! They looked rather pedestrian to me vs SD in a game that REALLY mattered for them and their playoff hopes! Perhaps, they will once again be primed for meltdown city in KC this weekend with an extra helping or two of Jared Allen in VY's grill! :D

[hatemavs4life]

You have to think about it in realistic terms. Next year Sage will be entering the final year of his contract. We've already invested a ton of money and picks in Schaub, we're NOT going to resign Rosenfels. Do you want him to walk at the end of next season and get nothing in return? The bottom line is Schaub is the starting QB of the Texans, if he's healthy, whether you want to believe it or not. It's better to get a draft pick we need this offseason as opposed to letting him walk for nothing next season.

You make alot of sense, RF007! We need to get value in this context. Unlike Carr, Rosenfels potentially would at least garner a third possibly a second round pick return. You know get back that second we previously gave up for Schauby. :p

I feel alot more confident about our team getting voluminously better next year with another profitable draft for the Texans! :D

[Uprising]

You guys see Champ Bailey's comment?



Uhh...a team like this? What's that supposed to mean? Last time I checked we had a better record. Jackass.

Yeah, I noticed it. Kind of made me go...WTF. Seriously, do some people even think before they speak?

[hatemavs4life]

Yeah, I noticed it. Kind of made me go...WTF. Seriously, do some people even think before they speak?


No he doesn't think. He's a primadonna, though talented his talent is gilded because he generally takes away more with his attitude than he brings to a team. Probably a good reason why he has had little playoff success.

What? The Texans? Playoffs? We're talkin' about playoffs? :p

Hard to believe that we ARE right there on the cusp of getting in. Whether we do or not, it's gonna be a fun ride to the finish. :D

I really like how the chemistry on this team is developing through all the injuries, changes, battles -- this team is REALLY fighting hard!

I don't 'bout y'all but, I was already a fan of the Texans but, I'm NOW really a diehard fan of these guys. They're tough and they're only gonna get tougher next year! :D

[MadMax]

What a solid game all the way around. I thought the playcalling, particularly in the first half was great. Mario was an absolute beast.

Such a strange team. One week you watch and it looks like they have massive holes and shortcomings...then you watch that game last night and they look solid all the way around. I guess that's the state of the NFL today. But it seems to me there's lots of reasons to be excited about this team.

[updawg]

wish I would have seen this game, the highlights look good.
Great game for Mario. Damn, 3.5 sacks and 7 tackles.

I think at this point with the injuries they have had, past Texan teams would have imploded by now. Great win for them, hopefully they can carry this momentum into the offseason or playoffs.

[macalu]

It was sarcasm.

btw....some of your posts are making you look like you have neon pink hair that stands straight up, and big blue eyes.
don't worry about him. he's not a Texan fan.

[macalu]

What a solid game all the way around. I thought the playcalling, particularly in the first half was great. Mario was an absolute beast.

Such a strange team. One week you watch and it looks like they have massive holes and shortcomings...then you watch that game last night and they look solid all the way around. I guess that's the state of the NFL today. But it seems to me there's lots of reasons to be excited about this team.
that's what worries me. i wouldn't be surprised if they put a goose egg next week.

but they stepped up their game last night.

I'm really digging the all around red uniforms.

[the futants]

I may be in the extreme minority here, but the UNITARD look is soooooo lame.
The only way matching jerseys/pants look good is in white. The red/red was awful on the field. I really liked the red jerseys when combined with the white pants, but, along with the red-topped socks, it looked like they were wearing unitard CAPRI pants. Weak...

Funny enough, I was watching the game with a Cowboys fan and a Broncos (semi)fan and they both kept getting confused in the first half -- thinking the Broncos were the Texans.


Great game, by the way. Too bad we don't get to play defenses that schit+y every week. Mario should make the Pro Bowl...

[david12sfa]

Going into the last full week of the year and still alive!! Time to get that first W in Indy!!! That was such a great game to be at last night!! Getting to work was hell but SOOOO worth it. Great game Texans that effort was well worth the $$ spent to watch last night.

[the futants]

Time to get that first W in Indy!!!
Ummm...Texans beat the Colts last year.

[macalu]

Ummm...Texans beat the Colts last year.
he's talking winning IN Indianapolis.

[the futants]

he's talking winning IN Indianapolis.
Oh...my bad. If the Colts win this week and the Jags win this week and next week, the Texans could be playing two teams with no real "need" to win, right? Won't their playoff positions be "set" in that scenario?

[bottlerocket]

Reliant Stadium needs to update their music. They played nothing but 80's rock tunes.

[MayoRocket]

This was the first time i got to see MW play. I don't live anywhere near Texas anymore, so not surprisingly the games aren't on TV.

Man, what a beast! I'll be honest and say I was upset last year we didn't get Bush. I never wanted VY though. Well, it feels so good to be wrong!

Last night, was the first time in all my years of watching football, that I actually wanted to watch the DEFENSE on the field rather than the Offense.

[Uprising]

if you missed the game, they have 4 min + clips of each quarter of the game.

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80514a21

[msn]

they both kept getting confused in the first half -- thinking the Broncos were the Texans.
THAT'S how they did it!!!!!

DAMN, that Kubiak is brilliant!!! :D

[rrj_gamz]

What a game...I was so happy to finally catch a game up here...Went to Bennigans on Beltline and was the only Texas fan...Got razed a lot, but it worked out in the end...

I wish we played like that earlier in the year as they looked good...Mario, damn, he looked great and it's good to see...

[Surfguy]

I guess this game makes up for that awful Oilers @ Broncos game. All I remember from that game was the qb throwing a backward pass to the running back on the wing...which turned into a fumble for a TD return by the defense. Correct me if I'm wrong? That was many years ago. It may have been a playoff game. Most of what I remember from that game was just being pissed off the whole time.

[david12sfa]

I have never been to another stadium to watch a game, but maybe someone can tell me if other teams have to put up with as many road team fans as the Texans do? It was incredible to see all the Bronco fans at the game. Just wondering.

[updawg]

I have never been to another stadium to watch a game, but maybe someone can tell me if other teams have to put up with as many road team fans as the Texans do? It was incredible to see all the Bronco fans at the game. Just wondering.
I think thats mainly due to the Texans still being in their infancy and the time of going without a team. It should subside.

Go see Green Bay play on the road, its horrible.

[rezdawg]

I think thats mainly due to the Texans still being in their infancy and the time of going without a team. It should subside.

Go see Green Bay play on the road, its horrible.

Plus, Houston has such a huge population...residents hail from all over...and when their teams play in Houston, they go out and support them. I know that if the Texans come to Boston to play, I'll be dishing out whatever cash it takes to attend.

[MR. MEOWGI]

I have never been to another stadium to watch a game, but maybe someone can tell me if other teams have to put up with as many road team fans as the Texans do? It was incredible to see all the Bronco fans at the game. Just wondering.

That's nothing. Braves @ Astros is much worse.

[leroy420]

That's nothing. Braves @ Astros is much worse.

Which may only be second to Cubs @ Astros.

Just wait until this season when we get the Red Sox and Yankees at MMP.

[MadMax]

That's nothing. Braves @ Astros is much worse.

how long has it been since you've been to a braves/astros game?

it hasn't been that way for the braves in a while

[geeimsobored]

That's nothing. Braves @ Astros is much worse.

What? The Braves can't even fill up their own stadium, much less another team's. You're talking about a situation that occured years ago.

[Uprising]

That's nothing. Braves @ Astros is much worse.

Not so much anymore. It's more of the cubs and Astros now a days. Brave fans seem to have shied away.

[MadMax]

Not so much anymore. It's more of the cubs and Astros now a days. Brave fans seem to have shied away.

it's always been that way with the cubs. it was like that in the dome...it's like that at MMP...it's like that for them virtually everywhere around the country.

the most embarassing thing i've seen like that, though, was at a Red Sox game against the Rangers in Arlington this last summer. They'd pipe in the "Let's go Rangers" music....and it was so overwhelmed by people screaming "Let's go Red Sox" it was ridiculous. Red Sox fans absolutely outnumbered Rangers fans.

[msn]

the most embarassing thing i've seen like that, though, was at a Red Sox game against the Rangers in Arlington this last summer. They'd pipe in the "Let's go Rangers" music....and it was so overwhelmed by people screaming "Let's go Red Sox" it was ridiculous. Red Sox fans absolutely outnumbered Rangers fans.
That's what you get for attending a sporting event in south Oklahoma that doesn't involve the Cowboys or Sooners.

[MadMax]

That's what you get for attending a sporting event in south Oklahoma that doesn't involve the Cowboys or Sooners.

Actually, I found it quite enjoyable.

[MR. MEOWGI]

What? The Braves can't even fill up their own stadium, much less another team's. You're talking about a situation that occured years ago.

I think you get the picture.

[hatemavs4life]

I guess this game makes up for that awful Oilers @ Broncos game. All I remember from that game was the qb throwing a backward pass to the running back on the wing...which turned into a fumble for a TD return by the defense. Correct me if I'm wrong? That was many years ago. It may have been a playoff game. Most of what I remember from that game was just being pissed off the whole time.


Jerry Glanville's Oilers ... 1987. The Play: Stagger Lee. Code word: Kill Me Now! We lost 34-10 and it wasn't even THAT close. :mad:

[No Worries]

I finally watched the game off the Tivo.

Broncos and Cutler in particular struggle to be consistent on drives. Less bone head plays from Cutler and it could have been a close game.

Sage had a very good game, especially in the fourth quarter. If Sage continues to play well and stays healthy, Schaub will be the league's highest paid backup QB next year.

The biggest winner from the game is Kubiak. He beat his master ;) (though owner Bob McNair might be wondering if the Denver system is still the one to run with). The Texans also now are guaranteed to have a better record than last year, even with all of the injuries. Kubiak will likely keep his job and have one more year to get the Texans to a winning season.

[clutch citizen]

Mario Williams said they played the Super Mario Bros. song over the speakers. Anybody got a video or know which song they played? The original theme, or the song that plays when you're in the blue level?

They should just play the 1up or mushroom/flower sound effect haha

[jelanit]

Reliant Stadium needs to update their music. They played nothing but 80's rock tunes.
yeah, and the cheerleaders do routines to country songs. i know we are in texas and all, but it just doesn't work for me...

[TheRaven]

Born and raised here. Seen it all but not only is Houston full of transplants (I'm cool with that), tripling in size since the 60's, but it's replete with FRONT RUNNERS.
I mean how many damn BRAND NEW Cowgirls decals have you seen on pickup windows lately? Didn't see them two years ago.
Everyone's a Houston fan till the team falls below .500 then they go looking for greener pastures.
Doesn't take much to back a winner, but plenty of sack to stick with your team, rain or shine.

[hatemavs4life]

Born and raised here. Seen it all but not only is Houston full of transplants (I'm cool with that), tripling in size since the 60's, but it's replete with FRONT RUNNERS.
I mean how many damn BRAND NEW Cowgirls decals have you seen on pickup windows lately? Didn't see them two years ago.
Everyone's a Houston fan till the team falls below .500 then they go looking for greener pastures.
Doesn't take much to back a winner, but plenty of sack to stick with your team, rain or shine.

Great take, Raven. Not many true fans in this town but certainly more and of better quality than in Dallas, South Oklahoma! You can't get more fickle and fair weathered than a Dal-ASS fan (Stars, Cowpokes, Mavs, etc.). :D