Official Texans @ Browns Game Thread, 11/16/14

[HPF Bob]

Hate doesn't need to be rational. The reality is that we aren't catching the Colts and I still have a small warm spot for the old Oilers. Don't get me wrong. Anytime we play the Titans or Colts, I want the Texans to beat them but I don't have the frothing-at-the-mouth hatred for them that I do for other teams.

I have a longstanding hate of the Steelers going back to the 70s. Hate them. Hate their fans. Hate the constant breaks they get from the refs.

The Patriots have become to me the new century's version of the Steelers. Hate them, Hate their front-running fans, their cheating head coach, the fawning they get from the media, the constant breaks they get from the refs, etc. Neither the Colts or the Titans have screwed with me enough to earn that place yet.

[chuck]

It sounds like you hate consistent displays of excellence. It's a good thing you're a Texans fan.

[HPF Bob]

Cushing says he'll be ready for Sunday's game. Let's see if he has some of his speed back.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Cushing says he'll be ready for Sunday's game. Let's see if he has some of his speed back.

Also, Max Bullough to make NFL debut Sunday against Browns.

It’s been a great place for me, a great home for me,” he said of the Texans and Houston. “I’ve learned a lot from the older guys, (like) how to work, how to carry yourself, how the NFL works, what coverages work, what don’t, what fronts work, what don’t. It’s completely different from college, especially because the defense I played was college oriented. For me, that’s been the steepest learning curve.

I'm thinking it's time to start working in some of these younger, upside guys as opposed to bringing in the outside vets....

[HPF Bob]

I didn't know Bullough was still with the team. I liked him a lot in camp. I thought he'd been cut but I guess they put him on the practice squad. Bullough, to me, is similar to Wisconsin's Chris Borland who is making plays now for the 49ers with all their injured LBs. Both are undersized and a step slow but have great intensity and hustle. I figure if Borland can make the transition to the NFL, so can Bullough.

Also, Arian Foster is said to be a gametime decision, still hampered by a groin pull.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Also, Arian Foster is said to be a gametime decision, still hampered by a groin pull.

And that's big, because with Mallett starting his first NFL game, it would sure be much better for him if Foster was playing than having to rely on rookie Blue to pick up the blitz, and you know Cleveland is going to blitz him. It's already bad enough with all the problems the OLine has had in handling the blitzes.

[WMH]

Foster now ruled out for Sunday. Tough spot for Mallett.