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Is the Texans Defense better than the Offense?

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by RealRocFan47, Sep 18, 2011.

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Is the Texans Defense better than the Offense

  1. No, We have had a top offense for years now.

    86 vote(s)
    46.7%
  2. Yes, The defense will win most of our games for us

    18 vote(s)
    9.8%
  3. Its too early to say

    80 vote(s)
    43.5%
  1. RealRocFan47

    RealRocFan47 Member

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    From what we have seen so far.
     
  2. Nick

    Nick Contributing Member

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    Right now, maybe... but most teams that have quality defenses tend to have them in shape at the start of the season, while the offense takes a little while to get rolling.

    I'm just gonna enjoy the wins right now...
     
  3. ItsMyFault

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    Too early to say IMO.

    I think we need another WR threat.

    Tate is a beast... and Foster has been out so we can't tell.
     
  4. rockets934life

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    Texans had 345 yards of Total Offense today and the defense gave up 153 yards rushing...NO.
     
  5. ascaptjack

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    So true, David Anderson aint gonna cut it. I know Walters was out, but we still need a legit number 2.

    We should sign Donnie Avery.

    Or what's it gonna take to get Moss out of retirement?
     
  6. Nick

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    When this offense is clicking, Owen Daniels is our #2.

    A #2 wasn't going to help us today... the issue was Schaub not having much time in the pocket until the 4th quarter.
     
  7. rockets934life

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    Minus a short spurt in the third...Henne was brought right back down to earth.

    12-30 153 yards passing 1 TD 1 INT

    Defense going in the *gulp* right direction.
     
  8. BrieflySpeaking

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    what do you mean better? they do 2 totally different things. you cant compare them.
     
  9. v3.0

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    Since when was David Anderson suppose to cut it as our #2 WR? He knows the system, Gary is comfortable with him.
     
  10. AFS

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    It doesn't really matter which one is better. It's just that now our offense is able to win us games working alongside the defense rather than winning games in spite of them.
     
  11. wallyj12

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    Despite what the stats say I think our defense had a good game. They were pretty much on the field almost the entire second half and still held them to 13 points
     
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    It's a good problem to have. They learn fast, that defense.
     
  13. RealRocFan47

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    Comparing them on a level of playing effiency,

    Is our Defense better at stopping opposings offensives or will it be?
    or
    Is our Offense better at scoring on opposing defensives
     
  14. RealRocFan47

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    I think the defense won this game for us, Henne was never a real threat, we had a couple of big turnovers and that blocked punt set the tone for the first half
     
  15. Shrimz

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    lol absolutely nobody has said our D is better than our O
     
  16. Uprising

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    LOL @ the responses..

    Way too early for a poll like this.

    No, We have had a top offense for years now. 22 57.89%
    Yes, The defense will win most of our games for us 0 0%
    Its too early to say 16 42.11%
    Voters: 38.
     
  17. GlenRice

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    LOL Texans defense was bad today, they were lucky that the phins missed 2 fg and fumbled after a big run.
     
  18. codell

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    Knee jerk thread.
     
  19. rockets934life

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    Huh??? Fins still would have only scored 19 points if they nail both. That said, Watt and Jackson CAUSED the turnovers...defense get credit for that too.
     
  20. RealRocFan47

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    The poll will never close, so its not too early for a poll like this,

    but if you look at these two games, our defense has played better than our offense. As of now we are leading the NFL in Points Against with an average of only 10 points given up per game. Yes we are only two games in, but it says alot about the trend we are setting. The Texans dont like to give up TDs
     

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