Official Texans @ Chiefs Game Thread, 8/15/2009

[HPF Bob]

I've been looking at both KC and Denver and imagining who will shake out in the transition to a 3-4. The Broncos are trying 4-3 DEs like Elvis Dumerville, Jarvis Moss and Tim Crowder as OLBs in a 3-4 defense where, honestly, I think they'll all suck. It would be great to take those three and Derrick Johnson and fit them into the Texans' defense. We'd have an instant solution to our WLB and speed-rushing DE needs. Keep an eye on the waiver wires.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

I've been looking at both KC and Denver and imagining who will shake out in the transition to a 3-4. The Broncos are trying 4-3 DEs like Elvis Dumerville, Jarvis Moss and Tim Crowder as OLBs in a 3-4 defense where, honestly, I think they'll all suck. It would be great to take those three and Derrick Johnson and fit them into the Texans' defense. We'd have an instant solution to our WLB and speed-rushing DE needs. Keep an eye on the waiver wires.

KC has got their share of challenges with their conversion to the 3-4: Glenn Dorsey going from a 3-technique 4-3 DT to a 3-4 DE; DE Tambi Hall going to OLB, and 4-3 OLB Derrick Johnson going to the 3-4. Here's my question, why is the new GM in such a hurry to transision to that defense when his team is full of 4-3 talent who aren't really compatible with the 3-4 ? OK I know Parsels son-in-law is from NE where their base D is the 3-4, by why the big rush to change it all yesterday ? Defintely doesn't show much flexibility at all and reminds me of Kubiak dashing into the 4-3 when he got here when he had a 3-4 team on the roster ? Dang, he's not even a defensive coach, what's the problem ?

[painekiller]

Nine and a half more hours until Texans football!

I need a nap to make this day go by faster, it's like Christmas for a kid.

[Roy P]

I can't wait to see Barwin rush the passer, and Quinn and Nolan in the Secondary. Is Chris Brown hurt yet? Maybe he could show me that he can run the ball.

[HPF Bob]

Austin viewers can catch the game on KNVA (cable channel 12). I don't believe it is available in HD, for those who care.

[Big Texas]

I am so ready. I am just doing any and everything to past the time.

[cland]

I'm predicting our offense clubs their D in the first half!, and hell let's through in a sack for Barwin. I am just about break out Shiner! Life is good!! GO TEXANS!!!!

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by Roy P

I can't wait to see Barwin rush the passer, and Quinn and Nolan in the Secondary. Is Chris Brown hurt yet? Maybe he could show me that he can run the ball.

Barwin impressed. Brown was that just a tease or can you do that all year for 16 games? The Secondary has me a bit worried.

Okam, nice to see ya big man. Jacoby Jones is on thin ice.

Casey looks like a player, not sure about the other TE Quinn. Dreesen should have a slot.

[Keith]

Postgame writeup.
http://www.inthebullseye.com/archive/2009/20090815.html

Pretty satisfying game for a preseason opener. I keep trying to remind myself that this is the Chiefs, who are opening a new era, with new leadership, a new quarterback, and a new defensive scheme. Even though this came on the road, the weather conditions removed the fans from the game, making it almost a neutral field.

But enough realism. Schaub went 7-7! Barwin got a sack! Okam was effective! Chris Brown walked off the field healthy! Hooray!

btw, fwiw, Grossman was apparently pulled due to a hamstring injury, not because he looked like ...well... Grossman.

[Keith]

The chron tweeted some of the postgame injury updates. Severity unknown... stay tuned.

ChronicleTexans Texans 3rd-string QB Rex Grossman left game with pulled hamstring.

ChronicleTexans More injuries: TE Joel Dreesseen (hyperextended knee), FS Troy Nolan (broken hand), FB Boomer Grigsby (sprained ankle).

ChronicleTexans A few more to the injury list: OT Eric Winston (sprained ankle), OLB Xavier Adibi (broken finger) and DE Tim Bulman (bruised quad)