Thoughts after Cards Game

[Bigtinylittle]

On that last note, I think Foster has improved his running from where it was a year ago. It seems to me he runs harder to the hole now. A year ago I think I saw more hesitation in his game.

Also I know Kubiak hates to put in backs until he trusts their pass blocking. That may have been part of why he didn't play more last year.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Bigtinylittle

Also I know Kubiak hates to put in backs until he trusts their pass blocking. That may have been part of why he didn't play more last year.

We have a winner....

That and Foster was POed that he was not drafted. He was cut and when he got back he still did not get the amount of work he needed to do to get in the game. Until you can block you do not run.

[NBT]

Give that man a Kewpie doll!!

[Arky]

Originally Posted by painekiller

We have a winner....

That and Foster was POed that he was not drafted. He was cut and when he got back he still did not get the amount of work he needed to do to get in the game. Until you can block you do not run.

Yep, there was some attitude issues and some friction with the coaching staff but by all reports, Foster is now onboard and conducting himself to everyone's satisfaction...

[HPF Bob]

So Tate's injured and may be gone for the year. Slaton has obviously not cured his fumbling problem. Foster looked good though and may be our regular season starter. Barring injury, I think the backfield question has been settled.

Print up the t-shirts. We are ARIAN NATION!!!

(sorry folks.)

[dalemurphy]

We have a three postgame articles on Texans Bull Blog right now:

1. postgame impressions, the good and the bad

2. detailed review of the interior offensive line

3. Coach-Speak.. revealing what Kubiak meant but didn't say at his press conference this afternoon.


Texans Bull Blog

[Nconroe]

Originally Posted by dalemurphy

We have a three postgame articles on Texans Bull Blog right now:

1. postgame impressions, the good and the bad

2. detailed review of the interior offensive line

3. Coach-Speak.. revealing what Kubiak meant but didn't say at his press conference this afternoon.


Texans Bull Blog

Thanks for all the analysis, I particularly appreciated the OL analysis. Will you repeat in future weeks, or do similar on DL one of these weeks? Lotta work for sure.

I thought game went very good for first practice game, many positives, I am optomistic some of the weaknesses will get better before first real game a month from now.

You know Arizona has been to playoffs two years in a row, and overall, we did dominated them , of course they have lost a few key players this offseason.

I thought perhaps the marginal roughing passer call on Jamison seemed like a turning point for our defense, along with JDB group couldn't make a first down till too late.

On to N.O., another good test to evaluate on. And I think coaches doing well with all these young guys. plenty for them to evaluate and try to fix now.

[dalemurphy]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

Thanks for all the analysis, I particularly appreciated the OL analysis. Will you repeat in future weeks, or do similar on DL one of these weeks? Lotta work for sure.

I thought game went very good for first practice game, many positives, I am optomistic some of the weaknesses will get better before first real game a month from now.

You know Arizona has been to playoffs two years in a row, and overall, we did dominated them , of course they have lost a few key players this offseason.

I thought perhaps the marginal roughing passer call on Jamison seemed like a turning point for our defense, along with JDB group couldn't make a first down till too late.

On to N.O., another good test to evaluate on. And I think coaches doing well with all these young guys. plenty for them to evaluate and try to fix now.

We will pay special attention to the OL and DL throughout the season. Between ESPN and NFL network, they have the QB, RB, and WR highlights pretty well covered. We are hoping to supplement all that coverage with more in depth analysis and attention to the details. God bless my DVR!

[painekiller]

My biggest thought is for the fans that are crying about losing a game in which the starters and the 2nd team guys looked solid, then those fans do not deserve to be on this board. Go post on the chron.com or the official board at HoustonTexans.com.

There was enough positives to be thankful for that a few bad plays by Fred Bennett.Bennett is gone. Move on.

Now what RBs are out there on street right now? Anthony Aldridge? (Notgonnahappen) I do not see them not replacing the roster spot due to the reps in camp needing bodies. A vet makes the most sense at this time.

Chris Taylor is in NE. Any names you guys can think of?

[dalemurphy]

Originally Posted by painekiller

My biggest thought is for the fans that are crying about losing a game in which the starters and the 2nd team guys looked solid, then those fans do not deserve to be on this board. Go post on the chron.com or the official board at HoustonTexans.com.

There was enough positives to be thankful for that a few bad plays by Fred Bennett.Bennett is gone. Move on.

Now what RBs are out there on street right now? Anthony Aldridge? (Notgonnahappen) I do not see them not replacing the roster spot due to the reps in camp needing bodies. A vet makes the most sense at this time.

Chris Taylor is in NE. Any names you guys can think of?

Dead on, PK!

regarding RBs: Ladell Betts, Westbrook...

[Joshua]

Originally Posted by painekiller

My biggest thought is for the fans that are crying about losing a game in which the starters and the 2nd team guys looked solid, then those fans do not deserve to be on this board. Go post on the chron.com or the official board at HoustonTexans.com.

There was enough positives to be thankful for that a few bad plays by Fred Bennett.Bennett is gone. Move on.

Funny you posted this because I was browsing the texanstalk.com board yesterday and was just about ready to claw my eyes out because of all the complaints about not trying to send the game to overtime and just general complaints about the playcalling and execution in the 4th quarter by guys who most likely will never sniff the field for the Texans when the season starts.

Virtually all the players who will see significant time once the season starts played well. Aside from the Tate injury (and I guess the Slaton fumble), I'm very pleased with the first outing.

Finally, while it's not really happening here, I've heard lots of complaints about not letting Rackers kick in a "pressure, end-of-game" situation.
Since both kickers are competing for 1 spot, isn't every kick for Rackers and Brown a pressure kick where 1 miss may be the difference, whether it is in the 1st quarter or 4th? Plus, by alternating between the two, each can only expect 1 or 2 opportunities per game. I can't imagine either guy thinks he has any margin for error, no matter when in the game he is kicking.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Joshua

Funny you posted this because I was browsing the texanstalk.com board yesterday and was just about ready to claw my eyes out because of all the complaints about not trying to send the game to overtime and just general complaints about the playcalling and execution in the 4th quarter by guys who most likely will never sniff the field for the Texans when the season starts.

Reading TT.com is what prompted that outburst. It made a good board unbearable.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by painekiller

Now what RBs are out there on street right now? Anthony Aldridge? (Notgonnahappen) I do not see them not replacing the roster spot due to the reps in camp needing bodies. A vet makes the most sense at this time.

Chris Taylor is in NE. Any names you guys can think of?

Chris Brown
Ron Dayne


Ryan Moats is with the Vikings, in case anybody is wondering.