Where is Barwin?

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by barrett

So after they prove they are a top defense in the league (for the 2nd straight year) you'll go out on a limb and say they are a top defense in the league?

Go back and re-read my post. There's a difference between the words "the" and "a".

"The" is the definitive article as in "the best defense in the league".

You substituted "the" for "a" as in "one of several". I wasn't debating whether the Texans had "a" top defense in the league, I was debating whether they had "the" top defense in the league, which is an open question when the season is only four weeks old and three of the teams they've played were not very good offensively, featuring young quarterbacks with weak supporting casts.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Go back and re-read my post. There's a difference between the words "the" and "a".

"The" is the definitive article as in "the best defense in the league".

You substituted "the" for "a" as in "one of several". I wasn't debating whether the Texans had "a" top defense in the league, I was debating whether they had "the" top defense in the league, which is an open question when the season is only four weeks old and three of the teams they've played were not very good offensively, featuring young quarterbacks with weak supporting casts.

You're right Bob, I slightly changed your argument with that word change. Your statement was fair, it just wasn't much more than saying "I'll wait and see and then make a claim only when there is irrefutable proof." Declaring any defense (texans, 49ers, cardinals, etc...) the best right now would be a guess. Declaring one best after the season would be reading the stat sheet.

[nunusguy]

I actually think Barwins "double-digit" sack year in 2011 was a bit of a fluke because he got 4 sacks in a single game against a rookie who was also probably the most inept QB in the entire NFL last year.

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by barrett

You're right Bob, I slightly changed your argument with that word change. Your statement was fair, it just wasn't much more than saying "I'll wait and see and then make a claim only when there is irrefutable proof." Declaring any defense (texans, 49ers, cardinals, etc...) the best right now would be a guess. Declaring one best after the season would be reading the stat sheet.

I took one of those personality quizzes yesterday and it said one of my "strengths" was being able to coldly analyze statements and weigh their veracity. It can be seen (particularly on the internet) as being hypercritical when, in reality, it is the personality that examines for every possible flaw before proceeding with a plan. I'm the guy that splashes the cold water of reality on other's wild-eyed optimism.

I guess I should have been a QA tester.

[Nconroe]

or auditor

[HPF Bob]

The NFL is investigating whether Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams has an injured left wrist.

Williams has not been on the Bills' injury report this season despite what he claims has been a wrist injury that has bothered him all season. But the team says he has not missed any practices or game time.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Sunday that "the club says he is not injured. We will follow up this week to obtain a formal explanation."

Williams is the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history, signing a $100 million contract as a free agent in the offseason. He has not played well for Buffalo and has just 1½ sacks.

[popanot]

I said I wasn't concerned about Barwin as long as the D overall was performing and we were winning. However, now I'm concerned. There were times last night where JJ was TRIPLE teamed and still no one could get to Sanchez. Barwin made bascially one play (tipped pass). Now that Cush is likely lost for the season, we need everyone not named Watt to step up their game and start producing. Obviously the coaches know this team far better than us, but it would nice to see Mercilus, Braman and Nading to step it up and get into the regular rotation.

[nunusguy]

Who did more of a disappearing act in Jersey last night, Barwin or Andre Johnson ? Two big producers for the Texans who were both AWOL last night.