Official Texans vs. Jaguars Thread, 12/01/2008

barrett · #1 12-02-2008, 09:43 AM

that was the 1st monday night game I've watched straight through this year and I was suprised by how much I enjoyed the announcers. Kornheiser says far less this year and it makes him far better. When his inane comments are occasional they are funny. Last year they were distracting. With the dynamic last night they might be my favorite NFL crew. Especially since we are so used to the CBS b-teams.

As for the game, like last week it was not an exceptional effort by our team, but when you play defense, you can look average and win. I think a big part of it is a healthy Demeco Ryans. The last 2 games he has looked like last year's Demeco, and miraculously we are playing defense. The team that gave up almost 30 a game had a banged up demeco playing on one wheel and not making any plays.

Mike · #2 12-02-2008, 11:09 AM

I can't wait to go back and watch the game on the DVR. Fireworks before kickoff and at the buzzer were cool. Like Bob mentioned we should wear the white pants. I think while we were ahead by more than one TD the entire game, Kubes called it safe. Sage looked shaky. Biggest moment of the night, when J'ville failed to convert the 4th and goal, that was a nice drive to eat up time and get out of trouble. The game was still in the balance at that time.

Not to be a homer, but I the draft class is looking better as these guys play. Duane is noticable by not being noticed which is great, Slaton does not need explanation, Adibi has been noticable. Molden very good on special teams, would like to see more of him in the base.

barrett · #3 12-02-2008, 12:19 PM

I watched it on DVR so I can replay alot of plays, and I was amazed at how quick and athletic Duane Brown is. He hooks about as well as any linemen I've seen which is the biggest key to run blocking for a tackle in the zone scheme. I think as his confidence grows we will see him become one of the best LTs around.

coloradodude · #4 12-02-2008, 12:53 PM

Look, the best part of the entire game was when Kornhole said McNair confronted him on his negativity. I gained an entirely different level of appreciation for the organization.

He basically called Kornhole and f@*#ing a__hole.

Arky · #5 12-02-2008, 02:38 PM

People can say what they want about McNair but IMO, he's got his head screwed on straight. He realizes football is just a game and as the owner, he gets to play in a game that only the super-rich can play. Kills me to see some people on messageboards try to portray him as a money-grubbing stooge. He could care less about the money: see his many philanthropic works. At heart, he's sportsman and wants to win...

Nconroe · #6 12-03-2008, 02:51 AM

Yes, it was an overall gream team win. And Mr. McNair is the best as an owner, he and we should have a winner coming pretty soon.

Mike · #7 12-03-2008, 11:44 AM

I rewatched it last night. I loved the shots from the blimp with the roof at Reliant open. I thought ESPN did a really good job with the telecast. Overall, I thought Tirico and Jaworski were pretty complimentary towards the city, they loved the stadium and they gave the team kudos on what is working, and spoke about the areas that need some shoring up.

I think having the national exposure and saying that indeed Mario was correct and by them eating some crow (they admitted they ripped the pick in 2006) that he is the best out of the first three picks gives us some national credability.

Kornheiser does not belong in the booth. He tries to be funny and really is not humerous and he adds absolutely nothing. He is the national hack version of Dickie Justice. I think Dickie tried to be like Kornhole light, and I pay no attention to either of them.