What a waste of time watching this ******* team. I know it's just preseason, but I literally got nothing out of watching that game aside from confirming what a beast Clowney is. This was the chance for some of the non-stars to show what they had. Whatever. They'll end up winning 4 or 5 games anyway.
Chill out. This was only a preseason game. The Texans are holding back with their playbook and playing with a vanilla offense and defense. The Texans Defensive line was dominating. Rush defense was great. The starting Offensive line of the Texans looked great too. The Texans secondary struggled but they playing new coverage schemes. JJo did not play a snap and Kareem looked good. The penalties from the Texans were being called from second, third, and fourth teamers. QB play will improve as training camp moves along.
I agree, it's not time to go completely nuts about things but it was a serious disappointment seeing pretty much all of the team play poorly. Hopefully more of the starters will be available the next game so that we can find out more about where we stand. That said, I'm almost through with the Fitz experiment, he needs to rebound in a big way going forward or he needs to be holding a clipboard.
Yea it was just a preseason game, but vanilla scheme is a terrible excuse. Do you really think if they let the playbook open they are in a better spot? Only team with 0 points and 0 redzone attempts in the entire league.
yeah, 11,000 random, probaly a lot of meaningless and silly thoughts. Personally, I wouldn't care if we had mods or not. I've never been so bothered by somebody's comment that I was offended and wanted them gone. If I see something I don't like I would just ignore or not click the thread. If needs be, I'll say something and move along. It just text, not that big a deal. If It was up to me, I wouldn't ban anyone over what they wrote.
It was really embarrassing for the team. I didn't think it would be that bad. To me it seemed like more of a wake up call for the coaching staff. They should now know they are dealing with a lot of players that are good at practice but are not so great when the game is live. Also they gotta look at things like the secondary and say okay this guy is what he is and if he is steady doing it wrong in practice he will suck during the game ala Brandon Harris. Holding someone accountable is one thing but getting better takes actual changes and changing. Some guys just simply should be on the Nfl field on this team seriously. I feel outside of Cushing and Tuggle... I'll show Max Bullogh (spelled his name wrong but he's trying out I know) some love because I like what I see from him... every other inside linebacker is complete trash.
Arizona was running a vanilla scheme as well... It's not like Bruce Arians was pulling out every trick he had and it's not like Arizona had all 22 of their starters playing either. Hard not to react when watching a car wreck happen right in front of your eyes but amongst all of the calamity there were a couple of bright spots. I think Powe did a good job at the point of attack. Good to finally see a big man in the middle of the defense that can hold his own. He was the defensive player that impressed me the most last night (other than J.J. of course). He may end up being a good find for the team.
I know it's preseason and it doesn't count, but the constant decision to take the ball out of the end zone on special teams only to get to the 10 or 15 yard line was especially disappointing. I'm a firm believer that you should practice how you play and it did nothing but put the offense in a whole almost every time we had the ball. In fact, I think Savage had just about the best starting field position of the day on the one kickoff that went completely out of the endzone.
Adams and Martin are on the bubble and trying to prove what they can do...so that probably encouraged some chance taking that wouldn't happen in the regular season.
I certainly hope you're right, because it happened WAY too often last year. Personally I'd rather they show that they are smart enough to kneel it when they catch it 8 yards deep in the end zone.
Spoiler <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bill O’Brien said staff watched the film on the plane back and again this morning.</p>— James Palmer (@JPalmerCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPalmerCSN/statuses/498552350504534016">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BOB: In any game like this, so many things went wrong. But when watch tape there are some positive things for our team.</p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/498552474278436864">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BOB liked the last drive of the first half. Until, of course, Fitzy's interception.</p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/498552664041324544">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> will get together tomorrow morning at 8 am and watch “the good the bad and the ugly”. O’B said they have 2 see it 2 make corrections</p>— James Palmer (@JPalmerCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPalmerCSN/statuses/498552809478819840">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BOB: Positive plays at every position. Singled out JJ's sack and spiking inside on a run. Singled out Brooks Reed, DJ Swearinger too.</p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/498552870954754048">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"Our first-team offensive line did a decent job of knowing their assignments and playing well," BOB says. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) <a href="https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/statuses/498552998382301185">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>O’Brein said 1st team offensive line played pretty well. Thought, Clowney, Blue, Hal had some nice moments.</p>— James Palmer (@JPalmerCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPalmerCSN/statuses/498553036881420288">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tom Savage is ok. Went through concussion protocol, but is fine. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) <a href="https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/statuses/498553095421718528">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BOB: Always thinking about how to make the team better, QB depth chart included.</p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/498553231614562304">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>O'Brien said the RB plan was Grimes, then Blue, then Dennis Johnson. No time left for Andre Brown with so few offensive plays. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) <a href="https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/statuses/498553502617337857">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>O'Brien said he doesn't think he's ever seen six penalties in a row.</p>— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaro) <a href="https://twitter.com/DZangaro/statuses/498553642643759104">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BOB: The buck stops here. He blamed himself for delay of game by Case to start second half.</p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/498553673220239360">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"Obviously, what I'm doing isn't working." O'Brien says he hasn't ever seen 6 penalties in a row and has to change his teaching ways.</p>— Deepi Sidhu (@DeepSlant) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeepSlant/statuses/498553749900509184">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"I still feel good about this group of guys." -- O'Brien <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaro) <a href="https://twitter.com/DZangaro/statuses/498553950937698305">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"The sun, I believe, rose today. I missed mass this morning, but I know the sun came up." O'Brien. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) <a href="https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/statuses/498554119645577216">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>O'Brien jokes he probably should not have missed Mass this a.m. Is positive about moving forward. Says he really enjoys coaching this team.</p>— Deepi Sidhu (@DeepSlant) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeepSlant/statuses/498554350017314816">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BOB: Got to execute base calls better than we did. Our defense on field 83 plays. Some of that their own fault.</p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/498554405046607872">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BOB: Feel better about injury report guys. All those guys getting closer to getting back on the field.</p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/498554816453279745">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>O'Brien says Cushing might return to practice this week, probably won't play against Atlanta. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) <a href="https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/statuses/498554837119033344">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bill O’Brien said “there is a shot” that Arian Foster and Andre Johnson play against the Falcons. Cushing probably won’t play.</p>— James Palmer (@JPalmerCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPalmerCSN/statuses/498554958040403968">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>O'Brien says he though the first team O-line played well. Mentions everyone by name except Kupper.</p>— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaro) <a href="https://twitter.com/DZangaro/statuses/498555372299223040">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>O'Brien seems optimistic about Alfred Blue. Likes how he's progressed. Needs to get better at pass protection, like all rookie RBs. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) <a href="https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/statuses/498555753100488704">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>O’Brien said <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> will still continue to manage Jadeveon Clowney as he recovers from SH surgery, but was happy with what he saw LN.</p>— James Palmer (@JPalmerCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPalmerCSN/statuses/498555806619418624">August 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I don't care about the gameplan! The fact is, they didn't execute what ever the hell the gameplan was. BOB can sugarcoat all he wants, but a turd is still a turd no matter how you look at it. No excuses for the crap that was out there and it falls on terrible coaching and management. Coaching from a standpoint of discipline and execution...management from a standpoint of not providing the coaching staff with adequate talent at all positions. Too many holes to fill and the lack of talent from th2 2013 draft class is huge. There is no depth at ANY position on this team. The 2nd team of players on this team would be practice squad players on any other team. This is truly going to be a damn long season.....
It was the 1st preseason game under a new coaching staff with a completely new system. I would have been shocked if they looked good.
How many teams have new coaching staffs each year, and how many look *that* bad in their first preseason game? This year, you had 7 new head coaches: CLE - lost 13-12 DET - won 13-12 MIN - won 10-6 TB - lost 16-10 TEN - won 20-16 WAS - won 23-6 HOU - lost 32-0 Which of these is unlike the others? Granted, scores themselves don't mean anything especially with so many scrubs playing for so much of the games. But one of these is an outlier, even for new coaches and new systems.
