Official Texans @ Colts Game Thread, 12/20/2015

[Big Texas]

Weeden must've still thought he was behind the Cowboys line...lol

And by the way there was Brandon Brooks getting destroyed...

We've got some major decisions to make this offseason...and I think those decisions should be based on what you've done for me lately....

[chuck]

Originally Posted by Big Texas

Weeden must've still thought he was behind the Cowboys line...lol

And by the way there was Brandon Brooks getting destroyed...

We've got some major decisions to make this offseason...and I think those decisions should be based on what you've done for me lately....

There's been a lot of talk about the team's taking a QB in the first round next year. The fact that the Texans can sign two mokes off the street and the offense does not look appreciably different than it did with the two hand-picked players the team brought in specifically (and paid) tells me all I need to know about BOB's and Smith's quarterback talent evaluation capabilities. If Moe and Curley are put in charge of picking a quarterback we'll be saddled for five years with some asshole who sucks and will set the organization back even further (and waste JJ's prime, which seems inevitable any way you look at it).

On a related note, their decision to IR Savage was a demonstration of incredible hubris and sad delusion.

This group of tight ends is a fking disgrace. The literally do more damage than positive production.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by chuck

On a related note, their decision to IR Savage was a demonstration of incredible hubris and sad delusion.

Totally agree. It's not like he had a serious, season-ending injury. I get that they wanted to hold onto that IR-to-Return card as long as they could in case a critical player went down, but could they have not just held a roster spot open for him? I mean, I'm sure there have been players who have been inactive or have not played a snap all season, and do they really need a 3rd-to-5th backup at DL, LB, S, OL, TE that they couldn't find a waiver wire pick up if need be? It's much easier finding serviceable players (backups) at those position on waivers than a QB. It was a highly questionable move back then, which looks even worse now.

[chuck]

If Yates beats the Bengals in the playoffs this year I'll fly to the US and host a party at the bar of Bob's choosing.

I would rather have Cecil Shorts at quarterback than RGIII and I am not exaggerating. This is obvious but the Texans are not a team that's going to win based on its quarterback play (although it can certainly lose on it) so just get a guy back there who won't do anything too profoundly stupid and let's hope that the defense shows up. By the way, does anyone know when JJ gets the cast off, if ever?

Also, I can't derive any joy out of AJ's misfortune, even if it is the Colts. He is far and away my favorite Texan and I'd hoped he would find some team success at some point. It's difficult to measure just how irresponsible it was for the team to squander a top ten all time great receiver and give him a season and a half of decent quarterback play.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by chuck

If Yates beats the Bengals in the playoffs this year I'll fly to the US and host a party at the bar of Bob's choosing.

Yates tore his ACL. His playing days for the squad are likely done again.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by WMH

Yates tore his ACL. His playing days for the squad are likely done again.

I know that, hence the promise.

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

And if that first-round victory means a return trip to Cincinnati, well, who's to say we couldn't get Yates to win there another time?

Apparently they don't read NFL injury reports on Morning Edition because Bob's still in the dark on this one.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by chuck

If Yates beats the Bengals in the playoffs this year I'll fly to the US and host a party at the bar of Bob's choosing.

I would rather have Cecil Shorts at quarterback than RGIII and I am not exaggerating. This is obvious but the Texans are not a team that's going to win based on its quarterback play (although it can certainly lose on it) so just get a guy back there who won't do anything too profoundly stupid and let's hope that the defense shows up. By the way, does anyone know when JJ gets the cast off, if ever?

Also, I can't derive any joy out of AJ's misfortune, even if it is the Colts. He is far and away my favorite Texan and I'd hoped he would find some team success at some point. It's difficult to measure just how irresponsible it was for the team to squander a top ten all time great receiver and give him a season and a half of decent quarterback play.

I saw a great clip of Andre and Hopkins together after the game. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:14408905

The interview itself is worthless but it is awesome to see the joy on Andre's face when he sees Hopkins. I almost wish AJ could come home to work for the organization, but I don't wish that on anyone. Maybe in the future.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by barrett

I saw a great clip of Andre and Hopkins together after the game. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:14408905

The interview itself is worthless but it is awesome to see the joy on Andre's face when he sees Hopkins. I almost wish AJ could come home to work for the organization, but I don't wish that on anyone. Maybe in the future.

Yea that was actually kinda touching. Most reports are that Andre was a true big brother to Hop while they were together here in Houston. I sure hope Hop is named to this years pro bowl when they make the announcments tromorrow night. That too would probably bring a smile and tinge of pride to Andre.

[HPF Bob]

Signing with Indy was like an "up yours" to the organization that employed him for a decade. He's dead to me.