Texans @ Bears 12-19-04

[Castor27]

Sunday, Noon on CBS

[whag00]

21 - 10 Texans

[swilkins]

Our offense will struggle like all the other times they've played against cover 2 schemes.

It will be close and low scoring.

Texans 13
Bears 17

I hope I'm wrong.

It just seems that Carr is a bit gun shy throwing deep. And most of the time, our line doesn't provide enough protection to allow the plays to develop.

5 false starts on our home turf. Jeeez!!!

[ima_drummer2k]

Bears 9
Texans 6

[Phillyrocket]

Three game win streak to finish 8-8
The Texans beat the bad teams and the Bears suck.

Texans 24
Bears 10

The Peek is unleashed and Hutch spends the afternoon on his butt.

[MadMax]

if they finish 8-8, i'd be pretty happy with that, all things considered.

[Luckyazn]

We lose the last three 5-11 .... so we get higher drafting to try to get CEDRIC BENSON and changes needs too be maded in the coaching staffs

[JPM0016]

Originally posted by Luckyazn
We lose the last three 5-11

No, we'll win 2 of 3

Originally posted by Luckyazn
so we get higher drafting to try to get CEDRIC BENSON

The Texans aren't drafting a running back in the 1st round period.


Originally posted by Luckyazn
and changes needs too be maded in the coaching staff

The Texans are on a 5 year plan. The coaching staff isn't going anywhere, live with it.


Texans - 17
Bears - 10

[MadMax]

i think JPM is right...i have a hard time saying we should spend a 1st round pick on a RB the week after Davis has the week he had...and watching the defensive line unable to put any consistent pressure on the QB all season long. i think i'd be looking for another defense-heavy draft...with an OL sprinkled in.

[rrj_gamz]

Texans should roll...If you have Carr vs. Hutchinson, Carr all day long...

Texans: 28

Bears: 17

[Groogrux]

Still trying to get tickets...

Houston 27
Chicago 17

[Lil Francis]

Originally posted by Luckyazn
We lose the last three 5-11 .... so we get higher drafting to try to get CEDRIC BENSON and changes needs too be maded in the coaching staffs Benson wouldn't be a bad pick at all. If he is gone then Derrick Johnson should be next on the list.

[Lil Francis]

This will be one boring game


Texans 20
Bears 14

Carr 150+yds 1td 1Int sacked 30,000 times (all his fault)
Davis 85yds 1td
D.Robinson Int

[swilkins]

I think that we could pick up a decent RB in free agency. I heard that quite a few contracts expire after this season.

I really think we needs to focus on the OL. Trade Pitts - I'm sick of the false starts. It always happens on 3rd down and we never seem to recover from it. I hope Wand will be a much improved player next year. The right side is ok.

I'm not sold on McKinney - He takes too many back steps.

[Groogrux]

Benson would be a horrible pick. We need a LB, LT, CB, or a pass rushing d-lineman in the first round before we need an RB. Davis has been great since regaining his health.

By the way, every time Pitts screws up, I like to call him Clinton Portis. I'm still convinced that someone said "pick CP" and some idiot thought they meant Chester Pitts and not Clinton Portis. What a dumb, dumb pick.

[rrj_gamz]

Originally posted by swilkins
I think that we could pick up a decent RB in free agency. I heard that quite a few contracts expire after this season.

I really think we needs to focus on the OL. Trade Pitts - I'm sick of the false starts. It always happens on 3rd down and we never seem to recover from it. I hope Wand will be a much improved player next year. The right side is ok.

I'm not sold on McKinney - He takes too many back steps.

I don't agree with regards to the running game...If your talking depth, yes...

Also, we need a big time tackle and center...McKinney is not the answer...

[gunn]

I've said it before and I'll say it again....

Ahmad Brooks in round one
Haloti Ngata in round two

safty James Butler with one of the picks in round three.

Those three selections would make massive improvements to the Texans defense. Most importantly, defense up the middle.

[benchmoochie]

Texans are not a cold weather team. Bears D will shut down Carr's passing game. will be a close one..maybe

Texans 14

Bears 10 or 13.

[Ottomaton]

For what it's worth, The Sporting News Draft Central currently has the Texans drafting Alex Barron, Tackle, Florida State in round 1, their top-rated tackle. Wouldn't be a bad idea, IMHO.

[bottlerocket]

Originally posted by benchmoochie
Texans are not a cold weather team. Bears D will shut down Carr's passing game.

What passing game? Pass to Andre Johnson in the flats?

Tex - 9

Bear- 6

[oldman]

texans 12
bears 17

[Tdogg]

This is gonna be an ugly game, but the Texans will prevail!

Texans 17
Bears 9

[Groogrux]

Today will be the coldest game in Soldier Field history.

[codell]

Originally posted by Rocketman95
Today will be the coldest game in Soldier Field history.

Currently 7 degress in Chicago.


Can someone explain to a lifelong Houstonian what 7 degrees feels like?

thanks

[leroy420]

Originally posted by codell
Currently 7 degress in Chicago.


Can someone explain to a lifelong Houstonian what 7 degrees feels like?

thanks

It's cold. :p

[Groogrux]

Originally posted by codell
Currently 7 degress in Chicago.


Can someone explain to a lifelong Houstonian what 7 degrees feels like?

thanks

I'm currently dreading the quick run to the car to drive to the BW3 down the road. It's freaking unreal cold. It makes you shiver so hard that you actually get a decent workout out of it. :)

I'm just happy we didn't get tickets for the game!

[Stevierebel]

I am at school here in Pennsylvania. It's about 4 degrees now. To compare it to anything.... I don't think I can for a texan. It might be like going from a hot tub to a really cold pool. That initial shock remains.

[codell]

Hmmmm

so far, Bears have converted 2 3rd downs and 1 4th down

nice Texans D

[whag00]

Gotta stop them on 4th down...

[dwil8686]

Ha ha.

[mateo]

Babin's turning out to be a nice pick.

[codell]

nice ....Texans playing for the 42 yard FG that missed

[whag00]

damn!!!

[ima_drummer2k]

Draw play on 3rd and 5.

What a shock...

[codell]

ok apparently its going to be Dominick Davis or bust today

[Nick]

How bad can this O-line be??

They seem to be getting worse every single week.

Even on a third and long, and a shotgun formation.... when they're not even blitzing.... they get ample penetration.

Just awful...

[Jturbofuel]

I sure wish we could have jumped on that fumble.

[dwil8686]

The commentators have determined that the Bears have decided that they like this weather while the Texans don't. Interesting since the Bears have already fumbled twice (lost one) and have thrown a pick (even though Glenn should have batted it down). Commentators suck.

[whag00]

Wow! There has been a Jabar Gaffney sighting...

[Jturbofuel]

Refs hate us announcers hate us...why does everyone hate us we are nice people.:D

[Nick]

Wade looked like he was dancing on that false start penalty.

Bad blocking is one thing... but this O-line has gotten far too many penalties (esp. in crucial situations) over the last three weeks.

[whag00]

WooHoo...Touchdown!

[codell]

TD Carr to Bradford!!!

awesome catch

[whag00]

What a lame penalty but it's worth it.

[JPM0016]

Did the Texans just call for a pass play over 30 yards on the opponents side of the field?

Nice throw, nice catch Bradford

[whag00]

Robinson = Defensive rookie of the year?

[moligity]

Originally posted by whag00
Robinson = Defensive rookie of the year?

That's what I'm saying -- Vilma will be the favorite however (winning team and NY media attention)

[pgabriel]

Originally posted by Nick
Wade looked like he was dancing on that false start penalty.




What was he doing? That actually was pretty funny.

[Nick]

Now, our O-line just pretty much caused that safety...

We need to just run the ball from here on out. There's no hope with the passing game if the Bears decide to blitz.

[codell]

Its almost as if the Texans just need to scrap their entire offensive line and start over from scratch.

[Jturbofuel]

A stud left tackle would help and teaching Chester what the snap count is.

[Nick]

Originally posted by Jturbofuel
A stud left tackle would help and teaching Chester what the snap count is.

Stupid Tony Boseli's doctor... we still haven't recovered from that.

[codell]

lol

Carr is pissed ......i wonder at who


Da Bears are making our o-line look like a Div II college line

[NIKEstrad]

Originally posted by codell
lol

Carr is pissed ......i wonder at who


I can think of 5 people. ;)

[whag00]

Yes! 69 yrd catch by Gaffney...

[bobmarley]

WooHoo!!

[bobmarley]

I can't believe the Texans passed the ball inside the 10 yard line.

[codell]

how did Carr's leg not snap on that play?

[Hippieloser]

Youth? Or Magick?

[whag00]

TD..DD

[Hippieloser]

Ouch. Kinda feel sorry for Chicago.

[codell]

Dunta Robinson = ROY

[Stevierebel]

Originally posted by codell
Dunta Robinson = ROY

Did he cause the fumble?

[Hippieloser]

Indeed he did.

[codell]

I have to say that Hutchinson is one tough cookie. We were nailing him on every pass and he kept standing in there.

[bobmarley]

Dunta Robinson

7 tackles 1.0 sacks 1 interception 1 forced fumble

looks like a good day to me

[bigballerj]

Originally posted by bobmarley
Dunta Robinson

7 tackles 1.0 sacks 1 interception 1 forced fumble

looks like a good day to me

I think we should waive him at the end of the season. :D

[bottlerocket]

Did not think any one could play worst than the Texans.

[Lil Francis]

Originally posted by bobmarley
Dunta Robinson

7 tackles 1.0 sacks 1 interception 1 forced fumble

looks like a good day to me Since its the end of the season I wouldn't mind seeing him return a couple of kicks also. He might run one back and increase his R.O.Y. chances.

[Austin70]

Originally posted by Lil Francis
Since its the end of the season I wouldn't mind seeing him return a couple of kicks also. He might run one back and increase his R.O.Y. chances.


It would be nice if he would get it, he had a rough start but he is getting smarter and better each game. Who do you think is ranked ahead of him for the ROY?

[Lil Francis]

Originally posted by Austin70
It would be nice if he would get it, he had a rough start but he is getting smarter and better each game. Who do you think is ranked ahead of him for the ROY? As far as all around ROY Big Ben will win that but for defensive ROY it will be between Dunta and John Vilma (MLB Jets).

[Kam]

vilma will win because he plays for the Jets.

[Raven Lunatic]

Typically, ROY awards aren't as effected by team records. But the New York connection is a factor. Vilma is definitely more visible. But just looking at the stats, I don't see how anyone could take Vilma over Dunta. Dunta has three times as many sacks as a corner rather than a linebacker. He's got more interceptions (which is to be expected) and Dunta is tied, if not the league leader, in passes defensed. That's pretty impressive. Plus, those that have seen him play know that for his size, Dunta is a stellar tackler. He has laid some monster hits on some much bigger players this season. It will be interesting to see how it goes down.

[bobmarley]

yeah his tackling ability is what suprised me the most

[a-rock]

robinson is sure frontrunner for the ROY... but don´t count out gamble!

[Uprising]

so....the posts are positive....that means we won?!

[MadMax]

the NFC sucks. i mean absolutely sucks. the very fact that the Bears were still in contention for the playofffs tells you all you need to know. the NFC West may be among the worst divisions I've ever seen. we talk about imbalance in west/east in the NBA and NHL...but the AFC is so much better than the NFC this season, it's silly.

[MykTek]

now that i look back, Babin and Robinson have been pretty solid...looks like this yr's draft might be one of our best if Earl becomes entrenched as the starter at safety.... =)... and i didn't even mention the henson thing yet either.... lol

[Lil Francis]

If we had Miami in our division instead of Indy we would be in the playoff hunt :D


AFC South
Texans
Dolphins
Titans
Jags


AFC East
Pats
Indy
Jets
Bills

Plus it makes more since than having Indy playing in the south.

[Austin70]

Originally posted by Lil Francis
If we had Miami in our division instead of Indy we would be in the playoff hunt :D


AFC South
Texans
Dolphins
Titans
Jags


AFC East
Pats
Indy
Jets
Bills

Plus it makes more since than having Indy playing in the south.
Also, If we had the cowgirls in our division, we would be in the playoff hunt. :)


Also, did anyone see Vinny after the game, nice hat.:rolleyes:

[moligity]

Found this little article from the Chicago Tribune. Robinson seems like a great pick right now. He's a PLAYMAKER and a good guy.

/sports/football/bears/cs-0412200224dec20,1,7535413.story?coll=cs-bears-headlines

THE LAST ROW BOLD NAMES
Deserving of a prime spot
By John Mullin
Tribune staff reporter

December 20, 2004

After Houston rookie cornerback Dunta Robinson returned a first-half interception 40 yards, he was forced out of bounds near the Bears' 15-yard line. That put him in the vicinity of seats occupied by Air Force Maj. Mike Bollwit, Army Maj. Paula Jones, Navy Chief Migual Rodriguez and Marine chaplain Misael Nascimento, service personnel given special seats by the NFL.

Robinson handed the ball to one of the servicemen as a gesture of appreciation.

"I don't even know if they've been overseas, but for everything those guys have been through," Robinson said, "I just wanted to give them something good."

The seats are part of a pilot program and could become permanent across the league. The four were chosen at random at a recent USO appreciation banquet.

[Groogrux]

That is awesome!

[Fatty FatBastard]

Originally posted by moligity


After Houston rookie cornerback Dunta Robinson returned a first-half interception 40 yards, he was forced out of bounds near the Bears' 15-yard line. That put him in the vicinity of seats occupied by Air Force Maj. Mike Bollwit, Army Maj. Paula Jones, Navy Chief Migual Rodriguez and Marine chaplain Misael Nascimento, service personnel given special seats by the NFL.



That was something I didn't get, either. He went out of bounds at the 15, and we ended up with 1st and ten on the 40. How in the hell did that happen?

[bobmarley]

he stepped out of bounds at like the 35 or so but didn't stop running till about the 15.

[Raven Lunatic]

The Bears were actually pretty lucky in this game. Aaron Glenn should have had about 2-3 more interceptions than he did. Texans absolutely SHUT DOWN any attempts to pass the ball downfield. That was fun to watch.

[swilkins]

Originally posted by Hippieloser
Ouch. Kinda feel sorry for Chicago.

F Chicago