When coaches start listening to the fans and taking their advice, more often than not, they'll become one.
Couple of points, they dialed it way back for Brock; they were content with him going out and doing nothing in lieu of him going out and being disastrous in his first appearance. I'm willing to show patience, unlike most in this thread. Savage should be number two, I like what I saw from him last year as the outlier in the HOyer / Mallet debacle, in reality he should have been our starter at some point last season, who knows it might have saved them some dough. In any case, it's Brock's job barring failure on the level of Matt Schaub's last year here. Let's hope not. Also, where was Alfred Blue? I liked what I saw from all the backs except maybe Ervin who didn't show much... still have high hopes for Ervin though. Is Blue hurt or out of favor? With Blue it's a crowded bunch.
Tania's replacement not holding back: http://www.espn.com/blog/houston-te...er-underwhelming-in-preseason-opener-vs-49ers Spoiler All eyes were on quarterback Brock Osweiler at the start of Sunday’s preseason opener, but the starter got just a brief look against the San Francisco 49ers. Osweiler played into the second quarter of the Houston Texans’ 24-13 victory, getting three series to work with his starting receivers and show his comfort with Bill O’Brien’s playbook. "I think there were some pros and there were some cons," Osweiler said. "Obviously you want to come out and you want to be perfect as a team and as an offensive unit, and we weren’t today. But that’s OK. It gives us something to go back to Houston with. There were plenty of plays that we can all learn from and I think it will motivate us to come out and be better in the second preseason game." Running back Lamar Miller had a few good runs, including a nice 14-yard pickup on the Texans’ first offensive play of the game. Miller finished with 30 yards on four carries. QB depth chart: Osweiler was underwhelming in his first game for the Texans, finishing 4-of-7 for 27 yards. He didn’t have a touchdown or a turnover and was sacked once. Osweiler’s best play of the game was a 12-yard pass to tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz. Tom Savage replaced Osweiler and got an extended look at the helm of the offense. He had a few nice plays, including a 24-yard pass to the right of the field to third-round pick Braxton Miller in the third quarter and back-to-back long passes to running back Kenny Hilliard and receiver Jaelen Strong later in the quarter. Savage ended the game 14-of-24 for 168 yards and two touchdowns. Brandon Weeden entered the game with 5:19 remaining and did not complete a pass. Maybe that player could start: Christian Covington is competing to start at defensive end, a spot available after Jared Crick left for Denver during the offseason. Early in the first quarter, Covington contributed with a tackle for a loss and forced fumble that outside linebacker John Simon returned for a touchdown. He is competing with Devon Still, Brandon Dunn and Jeoffrey Pagan for playing time. Who got hurt? Coming into the game, the Texans were without many players, including defensive end J.J. Watt (back), outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee), center Nick Martin (back), cornerback A.J. Bouye (groin) and right tackle Derek Newton (hamstring). The Texans did not announce any more injuries during the game. A surprise player who impressed: In addition to his fumble recovery and touchdown, Simon had three tackles, including one for a loss. When it was starters vs. starters, the Texans looked ... like a team playing in its first preseason game. Osweiler and the first-team offense didn’t ever find a rhythm or have extended drives. However, though Osweiler left the game after three series, the receivers stayed in and had some nice catches. On defense, there were quite a few missed tackles, something O’Brien won’t be pleased with when he looks at the tape. One reason to be concerned: The offensive line didn’t give Osweiler much time to throw. On the Texans’ second offensive series, tackle Kendall Lamm was beaten by 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks with a spin move to sack Osweiler. However, the line is missing right tackle Newton (hamstring), left tackle Duane Brown (quadriceps) and Martin (back), so getting those players back should help. The offensive line gave up three sacks. Kicking battle still ongoing: O’Brien didn’t get many opportunities to see kickers Nick Novak and rookie Ka’imi Fairbain work. Novak converted the PAT on two of the Texans’ touchdowns, and Fairbairn hit a 45-yard field goal midway through the third quarter and the PAT after the third touchdown. Shane Lechler gets better with age: Lechler had a booming 75-yard punt near the end of the first half to pin the 49ers at their own 20. The 40-year-old averaged 47.3 yards per punt last season, which ranked fifth in the NFL.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bill O’Brien says he knows they did not throw the ball downfield today with the 1st team. Doesn’t know how much he will this preseason.</p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/765009913659527168">August 15, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“D.J. has to pay attention to his conditioning level…” Bill O’Brien on D.J. Reader. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/765009336900788224">August 15, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="ht" dir="ltr">AJ Bouye having MRI Monday to check his groin</p>— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/765013233107206144">August 15, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
that wasn't all that critical... it was really a lot of nothing from brock and the starters. to be expected.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bill O'Brien very quick evaluation of Brock Osweiler. Wants to watch film. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TexansGameday?src=hash">#TexansGameday</a> <a href="https://t.co/AUHhJtyI9h">pic.twitter.com/AUHhJtyI9h</a></p>— Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBailey13/status/765009201122844672">August 15, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">O'Brien: we didn't throw the ball down the field. We will. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TexansGameday?src=hash">#TexansGameday</a></p>— Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBailey13/status/765009723372412928">August 15, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">O'Brien: we must tackle better. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TexansGameday?src=hash">#TexansGameday</a></p>— Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBailey13/status/765009836924776448">August 15, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
4/7 for 27yds. I think underwhelming is a fair description. Nothing to be concerned about at this point.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"We need to improve our tackling."-Bill O'Brien on main thing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> need to improve defensively. <a href="https://t.co/bSq9hOCp0c">pic.twitter.com/bSq9hOCp0c</a></p>— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) <a href="https://twitter.com/DoughertyDrew/status/765010221647265793">August 15, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LB <a href="https://twitter.com/johnesimon51">@johnesimon51</a>'s 41-yard fumble return for touchdown is the first by a <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans">@HoustonTexans</a> player in the preseason since 2007. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TexansGameday?src=hash">#TexansGameday</a></p>— Texans PR (@TexansPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/TexansPR/status/764970133152489476">August 14, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lot of praise in Texans locker room for rookies Stephen Anderson and Braxton Miller</p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/765014700652236800">August 15, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Benardrick McKinney: We got a lot to correct. I just fell. No excuses or whatever, but I kind of got tangled up.'</p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/765022866270105600">August 15, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Quintin Demps: 'As a football player and competitor, you don’t want to put those kind of things on tape.'</p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/765022683801067520">August 15, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brock Osweiler told me he loves the fit in Houston bc he's playing point guard & has the ability to create. Today was pretty vanilla he said</p>— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesPalmerTV/status/765009163965444098">August 15, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
What does this have to do with me not having thick skin? Not concerned. I don't think Tania would have used that description, especially still being so new. If you didn't expect the offense to struggle out of the gates, you either don't know football or haven't been following the Texans.
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Got to love vanilla because that's exactly what Coach spoon fed us tonight. Especially with the 1st team. Which wasn't our 1st team to begin with.
