Official Texans @ Cowboys Fake Game Thread, 9/1/2016

[popanot]

Can this game just be over?

[chuck]

Originally Posted by popanot

Can this game just be over?

It's over. Suck it, Dallas.

[Arky]

Final score:

Texans 28, Cowboys 17

I think they gotta keep Akeem Hunt active..... Nelson, Hilliard and Wendall Williams to the PS...

[Keith]

First time the Texans have had a 4-0 preseason. The winning formula is to have competent backup quarterbacking.

Surprised we did not see Grimes... I guess his spot is safe? Blue's too? Hmm. Akeem Hunt ought to only be on the bubble for suspect pass pro/blitz pickup. Otherwise, he has the sort of offensive juice you pay guys like Lamar Miller to have. If the Texans don't keep him on the final 53, I will be very disappointed.

Weeden is a bit of a luxury as a third string. The Texans have suffered terrible luck keeping QBs healthy to the point it feels like three won't ever be enough, but really two should suffice in most seasons. For Weeden's sake, I kinda hope they find a trade for him seeing how several teams lack a better option as a #2. Plus, it frees up a roster spot for an extra OL on waivers...

[HPF Bob]

Antonio Allen salts the game away with a Pick 6 only to be cut the next day. It tells you what sort of depth we have now if guys who are stand outs all summer still can't make the final roster.

I'm still suspicious of the offensive line and inside linebacker. I will always be jittery while Kareem "Holding - Defense" Jackson is on the field but, otherwise, I am as confident about this Texans team as I've ever been so long as we see Watt and Clowney on the field together at full strength.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Antonio Allen salts the game away with a Pick 6 only to be cut the next day. It tells you what sort of depth we have now if guys who are stand outs all summer still can't make the final roster.

I'm still suspicious of the offensive line and inside linebacker. I will always be jittery while Kareem "Holding - Defense" Jackson is on the field but, otherwise, I am as confident about this Texans team as I've ever been so long as we see Watt and Clowney on the field together at full strength.

Outstanding. How are the Broncos shaping up?

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by chuck

Outstanding. How are the Broncos shaping up?

They are taking a huge gamble with two QBs that have never taken a regulation game NFL snap. I didn't think they would have cut Sanchez even though he had his meltdowns against SF.

The defense is solid. They have edge rushers and corners like crazy. They expect the defense to cover the learning curve of the quarterbacks.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Antonio Allen salts the game away with a Pick 6 only to be cut the next day. It tells you what sort of depth we have now if guys who are stand outs all summer still can't make the final roster.

I'm still suspicious of the offensive line and inside linebacker. I will always be jittery while Kareem "Holding - Defense" Jackson is on the field but, otherwise, I am as confident about this Texans team as I've ever been so long as we see Watt and Clowney on the field together at full strength.

McKinney has looked good when I've watched (I missed game 1 where he was apparently awful in coverage). Cushing still looks like a shell.

As for Kareem Jackson, I think every DB should hold on almost every play. I know every Seattle guy does. It's a legitimate team strategy for them. The ref can't call it every time and the more you do it the more you get away with it. Plus it's a 5 yard penalty. So hold them every time it isn't 3rd and long.

[HPF Bob]

Whoever commented about switching color schemes, I hope they noticed how special NRG looked in Cougar Red last Saturday. I've said many times the Texans should make Battle Red their primary color with the Steel Blue as the accent. No ketchup pants though.