Official Texans vs. Jaguars Game Thread, 1/2/2011

[NBT]

.....And of course the NFl couldn't allow a rookie player to just play for whomever they want to (or grew up with), now could they?

For the sake of this discussion, let us say the Draft was to be held sometime before March 31st, OK? The NFLPA would go screaming to a judge and get a restraining order claiming the right of a player to play for whomever he chooses. Now we are back to square one, aren't we?

[Nconroe]

Do ya'll want Texans to win this last game of very disapppointing 2010-11 season or not?

Always good to play to win right? or is a better to see all the younger backup players and prepare for draft pick more important? whenever draft might be.

Seems lot of guys injured on both teams and some coaching changes coming for Texans next week for sure.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by NBT

.....And of course the NFl couldn't allow a rookie player to just play for whomever they want to (or grew up with), now could they?

For the sake of this discussion, let us say the Draft was to be held sometime before March 31st, OK? The NFLPA would go screaming to a judge and get a restraining order claiming the right of a player to play for whomever he chooses. Now we are back to square one, aren't we?

By the agreement in place, the NFLPA has sanctioned the draft process but they have no say in the dates that the draft is held. By holding the draft in February the current contract is still in play. No lawsuits needed. If the draft is held after the March 3rd expiration then all heck can start.

They will hold the draft in February, this will hurt the scouts job of judging juniors that declare, and it will hurt player that are hurt. Everyone will be in the same boat, and the teams with the best scouting departments should be the winners in this off season.

[Blitzwood]

Take this as you may, .........Jones-Drew is also out for the game.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...ars-jones-drew




I say we have a 50/50 chance now. I still, personally, want the Texans to lose in hopes of Kubiak finally getting axed and all while improving our draft spot. The hell with this season!

[coloradodude]

pre-season game to me. Lose and we might get a better draft pick. Win and we might get a better draft pick.

I just look forward to chuck's comments.

[NBT]

Originally Posted by painekiller

By the agreement in place, the NFLPA has sanctioned the draft process but they have no say in the dates that the draft is held. By holding the draft in February the current contract is still in play. No lawsuits needed. If the draft is held after the March 3rd expiration then all heck can start.

They will hold the draft in February, this will hurt the scouts job of judging juniors that declare, and it will hurt player that are hurt. Everyone will be in the same boat, and the teams with the best scouting departments should be the winners in this off season.

The owners have opted out of that agreement, have they not? So if the NFL tried an end around draft on the union, I would suspect the union wouldn't just play dead. They would howl about the injustice of it all.

And without time to evaluate better, the undergrads coming out, the draft if it were to be held would be what we called in the Marine Corp a cluster f**k!

[popanot]

I hope there's plenty of booing today when the inevitable f'ups occur. Just ridiculous McNair is bringing back this POS HC and staff.

[Arky]

Gametime!

Jags win the toss and defer. Texans to receive.

Slaton brings the kickoff back for a nice gain but illegal block in the back on Dickerson puts the ball at the Texans 10.

[Arky]

Pass to JJ overthrown, inc. Brings up 2nd and 10.

Pass to KW good for about 9. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Foster pops it for about 56 yards.

Ward sweeps left for about 18. 1st and goal at the 6.

Ward tripped up a couple of yards short of paydirt. 2nd and goal.

Foster powers it in for the TD!

Texans 7, Jags 0

[Nconroe]

Nice job on the opening drive, Foster gets his 15th TD.