Official Texans @ Saints Game Thread, 8/21/2010

dalemurphy · #1 08-21-2010, 10:51 AM

We put together a preview of things to watch for during the game tonight:

Texans Bull Blog

One thing that we didn't include was an email conversation I had with LZ. He pointed out to me, in the midst of my Shelley Smith exuberance, that guards tend to look good versus 3-4 defense while centers tend to struggle- simply as a result of alignment. With a 4-3 defense, guards often struggle while the center tends to look better. So, I'm very interested in seeing how Shelley Smith, Kasey Studdard, and Caldwell look tonight. Also, how much better will Catfish be... He certainly has a ton of room for improvement.

HPF Bob · #2 08-21-2010, 06:30 PM

My keys for tonight's game:

1) Keep Schaub, AJ and Foster healthy.
2) Watch to see if the OL can open holes for the running game even if the runners don't get much.
3) Can d-line get to the QB and can the DBs stay with their receivers?
4) Will TEs be part of the offense?
5) Will Holliday be better than last week or was he a wasted pick?