The Halfback Pass vs. the Jags

NBT · #1 12-11-2009, 03:50 PM

The play didn't work because CB didn't get time to throw. The FB took the inside tackler instead of the outside one, causing the pulling guard to not have a chance to block the outside, or inside guy. If it had been blocked correctly the play had a chance of succeeding. I think Baby Shanny is the real culprit on that play.

Keith · #2 12-11-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NBT

I think Baby Shanny is the real culprit on that play.

The buck stops with Kubiak of course, but this was my first thought even as the play was unfolding.

I'm guessing Kubiak is in heavy protect mode of Baby Shan (outside closed doors at least). Dom Capers had to learn the hard way here about protecting his assistants. It took Kubiak a year too long to replace Richard Smith as DC.

And the ironic thing is that if a defensive-minded head coach is hired to replace Kubiak (whether it is in 2010 or beyond), it seems conceivable that McNair and Rick Smith keep Baby Shan and much of the offensive system and coaches in place when showing Kubiak the door.

TheMatrix31 · #3 12-11-2009, 10:16 PM

That's the thing. I don't want to lose our offensive punch. I just want to play smarter, with more polish and discipline. Our STYLE of play is fine.

chuck · #4 12-22-2009, 05:38 PM

The halfback pass might have been the worst play the Texans have run in the franchise's history but it is nowhere near the worst play of all time, much less the worst play in the NFL this year.

Viewable for now here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3BorxSYgyo

I am absolutely in awe of the level of stupidity required to devise such a travesty much less decide to run it in front of the entire football world on Monday night. Wow.