Official Texans @ Jets Game Thread, 11/21/2010

[Arky]

The dysfunctional Texans take to the road this weekend to take on the New York Football Jets. The lucky and good Jets are currently 7-2 and boast a #11 Offense and a #5 Defense (both total yards). The Texans are #5 in offense and (thanks to the Redskins giving up nearly 600 yards last night to Vick's Eagles) #31 in Defense. The Texans really, really need a "W".

TV = CBS (Channel 11 local), 12 noon Sunday

Announcers (http://the506.com/sports/?tag=2010-week-11) = Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf

Interesting stuff at the link above: Just about all of America gets the late CBS game of Indy vs. New England (Nantz/Simms). Fox gives Houston the late New Orleans game instead of the early Dallas game - rare occurence.

Opening line = Jets by 6.5
Current line (http://www.madduxsports.com/nfl-odds.php) = Jets by 7 to 7.5

Stats from walterfootball.com (http://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2010_11early.php):

* Gary Kubiak is 9-1 against the spread in his second consecutive road game.
* Texans are 28-14 against the spread after two or more consecutive losses.
* 58% of the money on the Texans so far.

Set your DVR's.

[Fonz the Boss]

Jets 31
Texans 17

[Nconroe]

Well, in their last four games, Jets are 3-1, loosing to Greenbay9-0, and narrow wins over Denver24-20, Detroit23-20 overtime, and Cleveland26-20 in overtime.

Houston is averaging 373 yds/game on offense to Jets 362.

But, on defense, Texans are giving up an average of 410 yds/game compared to much less 307 yds given up per game by Jets. That is like 57 yds/game more than they gave up last year, so really on a defensive slide right now. wish we had such a problem.

Apparently best to attack Jets defense in middle of field with TE's since their CB's are pretty good, but LB's a little slow relatively speaking. And, they have to blitz to get a pass rush this year so that opens some plays maybe to Arian. But they are tough against the run.

On offense, Jets are a running team mostly averaging 150.7 yds/game, so we shall see, maybe they will be overconfident.

Texans offense needs to start out quickly, no turnovers, and control the clock, which it can do.

Defense, Texans, I think try to play eight in the box to control the run early , pressure Sanchez on passes, and make sure every receiver is covered tight.

So, based on that I'll wishfully pick Texans in the upset, not betting on it, 27-24, leading throughout the game.

[HPF Bob]

The Texans have never beaten the Jets and they've never won a game in New Jersey. I don't see that changing this week. We were completely dominated by the Jets in week one last year. The Texans could stay up with New York if the breaks come their way (like Sanchez breaks a leg or something) but, I just don't see this game being competitive on paper.

[TheMatrix31]

Jets are the most overrated team in the league, barely squeaking wins against Denver, Detroit, and Cleveland. Yeah, they're good, but they're not world beaters.

The Texans want blood. From Game 1 last year, to the Jets sneaking in over us because the Colts and Bengals laid down, to blowing games the last two weeks.

Wouldn't be surprised at ALL to win this game.

Texans - 23
Jets - 17

[WMH]

Jets are the most overrated team in the league, barely squeaking wins against Denver, Detroit, and Cleveland. Yeah, they're good, but they're not world beaters.

The Texans want blood. From Game 1 last year, to the Jets sneaking in over us because the Colts and Bengals laid down, to blowing games the last two weeks.

Wouldn't be surprised at ALL to win this game.

Texans - 23
Jets - 17

While I agree with you, do you really think we can hold anyone to 17 points? I've pretty much come to the conclusion that the first one to 30 is going to win the balance of our games 95% of the time (had to leave myself 1 exception for the 29 pt W/L).

We score 30 or more, we will win more than we will lose.

[coloradodude]

If I were to pick two words to describe my prediction of this game...


"oh crap"

"we're screwed"

"another loss"

"Jets blitz"

"shutdown corners"

But my disgust won't be with our offense because they are up against a formidable opponent. It will be with our lack of penetration, and single teaming, of Mario Williams.

[popanot]

I'm holding out all hope this team can grow some nads and possibly win a few of these tough games. But if history is an indicator of things to come, they'll likely get destroyed and be curled up in the fetal position by the end of the 1rst Qtr like what usually happens against physical teams.

I think that's what bothers me most about this team, their lack of toughness. They've only had two games in the Kubiak era were I could say they were more physical than the opponent. This year's home opener against the Colts and last year (or maybe it was the year before) when they went into Possum Holler and beat the Titans.

[TheMatrix31]

While I agree with you, do you really think we can hold anyone to 17 points? I've pretty much come to the conclusion that the first one to 30 is going to win the balance of our games 95% of the time (had to leave myself 1 exception for the 29 pt W/L).

We score 30 or more, we will win more than we will lose.


I'd say my "17" its moreso the lack of explosion and stability for the Jets offense than our defense holding them.

We'll see, I guess.

[sinnister]

I don't know if I can watch this game. I think I will DVR it and decide later if I will watch it. I am seriously considering canceling my Sunday ticket next year. During the Jaguar game, I could no longer watch our defense. If it is 3 and 8, they get 10....or more. EVERY TIME. If any Texan defensive player is reading this, here is a tip. If you see Shaun Cody get by an O-Lineman, it is a screen. It is the only way he can.

I will say that I believe this to be a make or break game for us. I wonder how much more fight our team has, and if we get thumped again, I wouldn't be shocked to see a collapse. I like Kubiak, but I think he will over analyze this game and not take advantage of the aggressiveness of the Jets-D. To confuse them, he will do what they don't expect. The Offense will be flustered with the blitzes and get from behind early. I hope I am wrong, but I am thinking:

Jets-38
Texans-17

[chuck]

Ryan is going to shut the running game down cold. He's going to bring the safeties up and limit Foster to very, very little at the outset. The guys outside are going to see a lot of man and it will be up to Kubiak to respond to this and to Schaub to three step and get the ball out on slants and outs and maybe to the TEs where they find space in the middle of the field. If Andre can break one or two for thirty or so Fatboy will have to back off a little and Foster will have some room and the Texans will have a chance to score some points. If Fatboy completely outwits Kubiak as I anticipate it will be an ugly, ugly day. I can very easily see this being the worst beatdown of the Kubiak era.

On an unrelated note, the more I think about it the more I'm sure Kubiak will be back next year, along with Rick Smith, sans Bush and most of the defensive staff.

[HPF Bob]

Chuck, the normal trend is for coordinators to go before the head coach goes so it could be Kubiak has already passed that stage with Richard Smith and Shanny Jr. having moved on or it could be we'll see Bush dismissed first.

Often, a key factor is whether the head coach has lost control of the team. If the players support and respect him, Kubiak probably stays around another year. If they don't, he'll be gone by spring.

[NBT]

Jets - As much as they want. Defense is defensless.

Texans - just another address. 0-zilch

Maybe if I jinx them bad enough, they'll get off their ass!!!

[Fonz the Boss]

Of one thing I am certain.... Bush wont be back next year. Theres nothing he can do over the next 7 games to save his job. He's got decent talent there but he cant figure things out. Remember when Richard Smith was in the hot seat a couple of years ago? He dialed up some blitzes over the last few games and the Texans were getting the turnovers and playing good D.... That didnt save Richard.

[coloradodude]

If we get our butts handed to us on a silver platter, which I'm predicting, can somebody send Schottenheimer a walker with the tennis balls on it and ask him to be our head coach? Pay him WHATEVER he wants.

I'm just stupid enough to think he can still build a 13 and 3 team. I no longer care one single iota about the playoffs. Consecutive winning seasons of 10 wins or more is all I want.

[Arky]

As if...

An opportunity for Sharpton:

Texans linebacker Diles to miss Sunday's game
Rookie special teams standout Sharpton to start at outside LB (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/7304264.html)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Texans outside linebacker Zac Diles will not play against the New York Jets Sunday at New Meadowlands Stadium.

Diles was unable to practice last week and was sent to the hospital. He was diagnosed with dizziness and heart palpitations. Doctors got it under control, and he's expected back next week when the Texans host Tennessee.

Diles, who is second on the team with 71 tackles, including 52 unassisted, will be replaced by rookie Darryl Sharpton, a fourth-round pick who has excelled on special teams.

Xavier Adibi, who has spent a lot of time on the sideline recently with a hamstring injury, will back up Sharpton.

Sharpton, 5-11, 248, is second on the team in special teams tackles. He'll be playing opposite Brian Cushing, who starts on the strong side.

[chuck]

I've always thought Sharpton can play. I suppose we're about to find out if I was right.

[Arky]

Gametime!

Jets win the toss and elect to defer to the Texans.

JJ bring the kickoff back to the Texans 19.

[Arky]

Schaub can't find anyone open and scrambles for about 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Foster for 4. Brings up 3rd and 3.

Pass to KW broken up. Texans have to punt.

Jets bring the punt all the way back to inside the Texans 30. 30 yards on the return.

[Arky]

Pass to Holmes complete for 7. Brings up 2nd and 3.

Jets rush for 4 and get the 1st down. Ball at the Texan 19.

Tomlinson for -1. 2nd and 11 coming up.

Sanchez pass is thown in the direction of LT but inc. Brings up 3rd and 11.

Pass to Keller is inc. Jets to go for the FG.

37 yarder is good.

Jets 3, Texans 0

[HPF Bob]

Nice work by the defense holding them to three.

Walter simply can't get separation on these type of corners. I'd use Jones more often. We're going to need some big plays.

[Arky]

11:28 left in the 1st quarter.

JJ brings the kickoff back to the Texans 22.

Foster for 7. 2nd and 3 coming up.

Short dump to AJ only gets 2. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Dump to Foster gets good YAC. Ball at the Texans 46, 1st down.

Foster for -1. 2nd and 11 coming up.

Foster for maybe 1. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Foster for just 1 but flag on the play. Illegal formation Texans declined - Texans have to punt.

Leonhard brings the punt back to the Jets 16.

[Arky]

7:36 left in the 1st quarter.

Greene for a couple or 3. Makes it 2nd and 7.

Sanchez beats the blitz for big gain to Holmes - ball at the Jets 40.

Sanchez uses a timeout. 6:24 left in the 1st quarter.

[Arky]

On 1st down, Sanchez's deep pass to Edwards is just off his hands. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Greene for 1. 3rd and 9 coming up.

Pass is complete for just 4 yards so Jets will have to punt.

Punt goes out of bounds at the Texan 5.

[Arky]

5 minutes left in the 1st.

Pass to AJ too long. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Foster for about 5. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass to Dreessen goes to the Texan 30. 1st down.

Pass to DA gets about 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Schaub pressured - chunks it away. 3rd and 7 coming up.

Cromartie almost INT's. Texans have to punt.

Leonhard fair catches about the Jets 19.

[HPF Bob]

This stalemate won't last if the offense doesn't get out of their own end of the field.

[Arky]

2:43 left in the 1st.

LT for 2. Brings up 2nd and 8.

LT for about 6 but flag on the play. Offsides Texans, 5 yards, replay 2nd down. 2nd and 2.

Sack by Lewis! A DT! ;) Makes it 3rd and 8.

3rd down pass goes inc. Jets have to punt. A Jet lineman down on the play. Injury timeout.

[HPF Bob]

I'd forgotten what a sack by a Houston DT looked like.

[Arky]

Let's move the ball, fellas.

Punt hits a Jet and will be marked at the Texan 33.

Foster slides for 5. 2nd and 5 coming up.

Foster sweeps left for big gainer - about 19 yards. Ball at the Jets 43, 1st down.

End of 1st quarter.

[chuck]

I'm encouraged by that quarter. We're getting a bit of pressure from the front four and Foster is actually able to move the ball.

[Arky]

Foster for 2. 2nd and 8 coming up. Ball at the Jets 41.

Reverse to JJ goes for nice gain. Ball at the Jets 31, 1st down.

Foster for about 6. 2nd and 4 coming up.

Foster for 1 or 2. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Dump to Foster goes to the Jet 13 and gets the 1st down.

[chuck]

That end-around ought to make Bob happy.

[Arky]

Ward for 1. 2nd and 9 coming up.

Pass to Dreessen goes to the 1! 1st and goal at the 1.

Ward loses 1. 2nd and goal at the 2.

Foster punches it in!

Texans 7, Jets 3

[HPF Bob]

Foster...Houstonian for TOUCHDOWN!

Bows to the crowd and gets booed for it.

[TheMatrix31]

Love that drive. Love it! Take a bow, Arian

[nunusguy]

Where have those guys been ?

[chuck]

That was as satisfying a drive as I have seen all year. Come on, D, let's get a stop.

[HPF Bob]

That end-around ought to make Bob happy.

I would have liked it even better if Jones hadn't tripped over himself. Could have made more yards.

[Arky]

Jets bring the kickoff back to about their 22. 10:10 left in the half.

Greene for about 2. 2nd and 8 coming up.

Dump to LT gets about 3. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass to Holmes goes for big gainer but flag on the play. Illegal hand to the face on Texans declined. Ball is at the Texan 47.

LT for another big gain but flag on the play. Illegal block on Jets - back 'em up. Makes it 1st and 18.

Sanchez's deep pass to Holmes is overthrown - receiver was wide open. 2nd and 18 coming up.

Pre-snap flag.... False start Jets -5. 2nd and 23 coming up.

Pass to Turner good for nice gain. Makes it 3rd and 2.

Richardson gets the 2. 1st down Jets.

[HPF Bob]

Shut up, Dan.

[TheMatrix31]

I would have liked it even better if Jones hadn't tripped over himself. Could have made more yards.

Kinda glad he tripped, lol. Figure that reverse works, the worst result on the play would be a fumble, so it would have happened.

[Arky]

6:58 left in the half.

Pass to Edwards goes all the way to the Texan 10. 1st down.

LT for 6. 2nd and goal from the 4.

Quick slant to Edwards gets the TD.

Jets 10, Texans 7

[chuck]

Our defensive secondary is absolutely, unbelievably clueless. I have never seen such slapdickery.

[Arky]

5:18 left in the half.

JJ brings the kickoff back to the Texan 17.

Foster sweeps left for no gain.

Ohhohohoh, deep pass to Walter is dropped. Makes it 3rd and 10.

3rd down pass is inc. Texans have to punt.

Punt is fair caught in Texans territory.

[chuck]

I never thought it could be possible but Jacoby Jones is every bit as bad on kickoff returns as Steve Sla(y)ton is. And that means he is terrible.

[TheMatrix31]

Damn Kevin! Damn!

[Arky]

Ball at the Texans 48.

Greene sweeps left for about 6. 2nd and 4 coming up.

Greene for 2 or 3. Makes it 3rd and 2.

Greene pops loose for the 1st down. Ball at the Texan 30.

Greene goes left side -1. Makes it 2nd and 11.

2 minute warning.

[Arky]

I never thought it could be possible but Jacoby Jones is every bit as bad on kickoff returns as Steve Sla(y)ton is. And that means he is terrible.

Just once I'd like him hit the outside.... Always seems like there's more yardage to be made there...

[Arky]

Gots to hold 'em to a FG here....

On 2nd and 11, Sanchez pass is inc. but they get Pollard for roughing the passer. Moves the ball to the Texan 17, 1st down Jets.

Dump pass to LT goes for a small loss but another flag on the play. Correction: no foul. 2nd and 13.

Pass to Keller goes for about 4. Makes it 3rd and 9.

3rd down pass is inc. Jets have to go for the FG.

33 yarder is good.

Jets 13, Texans 7

58 seconds left in the half.

[TheMatrix31]

Jerome Boger is turrible.

[HPF Bob]

A FG keeps them within one score. If it stays that way going into halftime, we have a chance.

[chuck]

Jason Allen is the best player in the Texans' secondary by a significant distance. Think about that for a while.

[Arky]

JJ brings the kickoff back to the Texan 30. 52 seconds left in the half.

Pass to DA goes inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass to AJ goes for about 5. Makes it 3rd and 5. Timeout Texans. 38 seconds left in the half.

Pass to AJ gets 5 and the 1st down. Ball at the Texan 41.

Dump to Foster goes all the way to the Jets 39.

Pass to AJ broken up. 1 second left in the half.

Schaub is sacked.

Halftime.

[HPF Bob]

Rackers doesn't have the range to try a 56-yd FG. That's three points we should have had with better clock management.

[Joshua]

As usual, absolutely terrible clock management. I loved how they didn't use a TO so they could run an out to AJ to the sideline. Makes perfect sense.

[popanot]

Well, there you go... Neither the coach nor the QB are smart enough to call a timeout. This team never ceases to amaze with their constant in-game bungles.

[Arky]

Halftime stats:

Passing: Schaub 9/17, 93 yard, 0 TD, 0 INT

Rushing: Foster 13/53, Ward 2/0

Receiving: Foster 3/46, AJ 3/12, Dreesen 2/32, DA 1/2

Tackles: Bentley 3, Wilson/Smith/Cody/Mario/Allen/Mitchell/Sharpton 2 each

3rd down conversions: Texans 4/8, Jets 3/7

Red zone: Texans 1/1, Jets 1/3

Turnovers: Texans 0, Jets 0

Time of possession: Texans 15:32, Jets 14:28

Total yards: Texans 151, Jets 147

Halftime score: Jets 13, Texans 7

[chuck]

If you call time out after picking up that final first down you have at least two plays to run. I know I don't need to tell all of you that, you are not f%cking idiots. Someone needs to tell Gary Kubiak, who is.

Man, that shit is frustrating, watching Kubiak step on his dick week after week after week. The Texans aren't just playing against their opponent, they also have to play against their coaching staff. It's amazing they have ever won a game, ever.

[Arky]

Jets bring the 2nd half kickoff back to their 35.

Pass to Holmes good for 12.

LT for no gain. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass broken up by GQ. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Sanchez flushed from the pocket scrambles for the 1st down marker. 1st down.

Greene for 2. 2nd and 8 coming up.

Pass to Holmes goes for another 1st down. Ball at the Texan 29.

Reverse to Smith goes for 1. 2nd and 9 coming up.

[popanot]

Walter simply can't get separation on these type of corners. I'd use Jones more often. We're going to need some big plays.Neither one is playing worth a crap. Add WR to the draft/FA list next year. That's next to DB, S, LB, DL, OL, P, K, KR... I'm sure Smithiak will look at that list and draft a couple more TEs, though.

[Arky]

On 2nd and 9, Sanchez chased down by Mario for a loss. Makes it 3rd and 17.

Pass to Holmes broken up by KJ. Jets to go for the FG.

Folk's 53 yarder is just short.

Texans ball at their own 43.

Here's a break, Texans. Do something with it....

[Arky]

10:08 left in the 3rd.

Dump to Casey gets about 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Foster for about 3. 3rd and 4 coming up.

Schaub's pass too low for AJ. Texans have to punt.

Leonhard fair catches about the Jets 8.

8:44 left in the 3rd.

[nunusguy]

From their 40-something they go 3 & out. What a blown opp disappointing

[Arky]

Greene for about 4. 2nd and 6 coming up.

Pass to Edwards gets about 12 and the 1st down.

Greene rushes for 12.

Pass to Greene broken up by Bentley. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Sanchez's pass sails inc. Makes it 3rd and 10.

Dump to LT goes for nice gain and a 1st down.

Greene for about 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Greene tripped up for 1. 3rd and 6 coming up. Ball at the Texan 42.

Fan on the field!

[nunusguy]

Way to go Cushing. That's not even average.
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Well, the D hung in there pretty good for almost 3 quarters. "bout as good as we can expect.

[Arky]

4:56 left in the 3rd.

On 3rd and 6, pass to Holmes goes all the way.

Jets 20, Texans 7

[HPF Bob]

McCain just looked terrible on that one.

[Fonz the Boss]

Please fire Frank Bush after this game. That outta send a message to the defensive players.

[chuck]

How bad is McManis not to be able to get on the field among this nauseating bullshit? Rick Smith has put together the worst defensive secondary in NFL history. They're not even suffering from injuries like the rest of the defense, they are simply just terrible.

[popanot]

Blowout = On

[chuck]

Please fire Frank Bush after this game. That outta send a message to the defensive players.

I'm all for firing Frank Bush along with every other idiot who wears Texans apparel on the field or in the booth. But what does Frank Bush have to do with the fact that his corners can't cover and his safeties can't play?

[popanot]

Schaub looks like SH!T today!!!

[nunusguy]

How bad is McManis not to be able to get on the field among this nauseating bullshit? Rick Smith has put together the worst defensive secondary in NFL history. They're not even suffering from injuries like the rest of the defense, they are simply just terrible.
McManis wasn't drafted high enough to get on the field for the Texans.

[Arky]

JJ brings the kickoff back to the Texan 16.

Let's go pass happy.. :rolleyes:

Deep pass to AJ broken up by Leonhard. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Screen to Foster -5. Makes it 3rd and 15.

Schaub's pass to JJ goes inc. Texans have to punt.

Jets bring the punt back to about their 45.

[Fonz the Boss]

I'm all for firing Frank Bush along with every other idiot who wears Texans apparel on the field or in the booth. But what does Frank Bush have to do with the fact that his corners can't cover and his safeties can't play?

Well it outta do something positive at least.... Look at the Cowboys how they responded after they dumped Wade who was their defensive caller. They are still the same team on defense but now they are playing harder. I'm 100% positive the Cowboys will finish with a better record than the Texans even after their 1-6 start.

[popanot]

I'm seeing a team that's on the threshold of giving up for the season.

[Arky]

3:41 left in the 3rd.

LT for 5. 2nd and 5 coming up.

LT for 3. 3rd and 2 coming up.

A stop - Cushing wraps up LT. 4th and 1.

Jets punt fair caught by JJ at the Texan 9.

1:30 left in the 3rd.

[Arky]

Oh no, Foster had a nice gain and then coughs it up. Jets ball at the Texan 22.

Dump to Richardson gets about 5 but flag on the play. Illegal contact on Sharpton. 5 yards and a 1st down. Ball at the Texan 17.

Greene for 2. 2nd and 8 coming up.

Dump to Keller goes to the 12. Makes it 3rd and 5.

End of 3rd quarter.

[Arky]

On 3rd and 5, Sanchez's pass goes inc. Jet to go for the FG.

30 yarder is good.

Jets 23, Texans 7

Runnin' out of time, offense....

[Arky]

JJ brings the kickoff back to the Texan 21.

Pass to Dreessen goes for big gainer. Ball at the Jets 47.

Dump to Foster goes for nice gain. Ball at the Jets 33.

Pass to KW gets 12.

Dump to Foster goes inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Foster for 1. 3rd and 9 coming up.

Pass in the endzone to AJ inc. 4th and 9 coming up. Texans to go for the FG.

Rackers 38 yarder is good.

Jets 23, Texans 10

12:21 left in the game.

[nunusguy]

A FG ? Really !
Kubiak must think he's in college trying to impress the BCS with syle points.

[Big Texas]

A FG ? Really !
Kubiak must think he's in college trying to impress the BCS with syle points.

You didn't know?

That's what we do.

Just so you are not surprised. This is where the Jets use up 3-4 minutes of TOP and kick a FG to negate our FG.

[Big Texas]

Oh yeah,

I thought I'd mention that the Browns are leading the same Jags that just beat us last week.

[Arky]

Jets bring the kickoff back to their 21.

LT for 8. 2nd and 2 coming up.

LT for 4. 1st down Jets.

Dump to LT goes for big gain. Ball ends up at the Texan 46.

Greene takes the pitch left for 5. 2nd and 5 coming up.

[Big Texas]

So again who's calling the defensive plays?

LT is naked in the middle of the field.

[Arky]

Greene TFL... Fumble!!!!! Texans ball at the Jet 43.

Schaub hits Dreessen wide open for a TD!

Jets 23, Texans 17

9:14 left in the game.

C'mon boys, we can do this...

[popanot]

Holy crap! The D made a play and Schaub hits a TD to the backup TE. Lol..

[Big Texas]

Well I'll be a monkey's uncle...LOL

[Arky]

Jets bring the kickoff back to their 23 but flag on the play. Unsportsmanlike on Jets - wedge dealie - half the distance. Ball at the Jets 9.

Sanchez sacked by Mario! Makes it 2nd and 13.

LT squirts loose for about 8. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Sanchez can't find anyone open and scambles for the 1st down. Ball at the Jets 24.

LT for no gain. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Sanchez flushed from the pocket by Mario throws inc. 3rd and 10 coming up. 6:29 left in the game.

3rd pass off the hands of Smith. Jets have to punt.

JJ brings the punt back to the Texan 26.

[popanot]

WTF Jones!! Run after you catch it! What's with the stupid stutter steps!!

[Arky]

6:09 left in the game.

Pass to KW goes for 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Dump to DA goes for nice gain. Ball at the Jets 35.

Pass to AJ goes to the 15. AJ's a-hurtin'....

Dump to Foster gets 4. 2nd and 6 coming up.

Foster all the way to the 2 yard line. 1st and goal.

Foster to about the 6 inch line. 2nd and goal coming up.

Foster holds the ball over for the TD. Jets to challenge....

[Arky]

Play stands! Touchdown Texans!

Texans 24, Jets 23

2:18 left in the game.

Let's go defense!

[nunusguy]

A FG ? Really !
Kubiak must think he's in college trying to impress the BCS with syle points.
My apologies to the HC. Looks like he had a plan afterall. And now he's got the lead. Go Texans !

[Arky]

Jets bring the kickoff all the way to their 38 but flag on the play. Roughness on Jets = 15 yards. Ball at the Jets 23.

Sanchez deep pass has no one home, inc.

Sanchez hit as he throws - INT!!!!! Bentley!

Texans ball at the Jets 10! Whoohooo!

1:52 left in the game.

[popanot]

Now that's the damn Texans I expected all season! Close games and play tough! WTF?

[Arky]

Now that's the damn Texans I expected all season! Close games and play tough! WTF?

Unbelievable!

/vandermeer

[Arky]

Foster for about 2. 2nd and goal. Timeout Jets. Jets have 1 TO left.

Foster to the 6. Jets use their last timeout. 1:44 left in the game.

Foster for 1. Texans to go for the FG. Tick, tick......

59 seconds left.

Rackers 22 yarder is good!

Texans 27, Jets 23

55 seconds left.

[Big Texas]

It seems the only way to win a game for us is a miraculous 4th qtr.

[popanot]

Ok, stop them on the KO and please watch out for the hail mary!!

[Big Texas]

Mario is looking spectacular...

[Arky]

Jets bring the kickoff back to their 28. 49 seconds left.

Pass good to LT for 5. 40 seconds left.

Dump to LT goes into Texans territory at the 48.

Spike. 2nd and 10 coming up. 24 seconds left.

Oh my god, deep pass to Edwards goes to the 5. :( 16 seconds left.

[Big Texas]

Can anybody tell me what the hell Eugene Wilson was doing?

Somebody needs to be getting in his ass...

But of course nobody's doing it...

[Arky]

Oh my god. Sanchez hits Holmes in the corner for the TD.

Jets 30, Texans 27

10 seconds left.

Damn.

[Big Texas]

So who coached our prevent defense?

[chuck]

This organization is a complete disgrace.

[popanot]

Now that's the damn Texans I expected all season! Close games and play tough! WTF?And that, folks, is the Texans we all know and loath. Un.F%cking.Believable!

[nunusguy]

Losing this game after our comback is devastating. Maybe worse than last week ?

[Big Texas]

72 yards in 45 seconds...

WOW...

Now Mark Sanchez looks like a hero...

Truth is our DBs just gave them that one...

[Arky]

Leach takes the kickoff out of bounds at the Texan 28. 8 seconds left.

Deep pass goes inc.

Final Score:

Jets 30, Texans 27

[Big Texas]

Wow...You see one team playing a prevent and one team pretending...

Which was which...

Two prevent failures in back to back weeks...

Still no one getting fired right?

[popanot]

If these last two games aren't enough to get a coach fired, I don't know what is. Two weeks of complete embarassment endings. I mean, come on!

[Big Texas]

Can anyone tell me why we thought that our horrible DBs would be able to hold Santonio Holmes one on one.

Who called that defense?

Whoever they are, they should be fired for thinking that Quinn would come up with a stop.

A pathetic blitz leaving your suckey corners on an island with WRs who have been killing them all game long. Really?

[Fonz the Boss]

I was laughing the whole time. Im so used to it that i dont even get angry anymore HAHAHA! Props to our defense and Frank Bush for always finding a way to lose no matter how much the odds are against them.

[chuck]

Can anyone tell me why we thought that our horrible DBs would be able to hold Santonio Holmes one on one.

Who called that defense?

Whoever they are, they should be fired for thinking that Quinn would come up with a stop.

A pathetic blitz leaving your suckey corners on an island with WRs who have been killing them all game long. Really?

Aren't you the guy who bitches all the time that the team doesn't blitz enough? Be consistent at the very least or go over to the official forums where there is plenty of room for knee jerks.

[Big Texas]

Aren't you the guy who bitches all the time that the team doesn't blitz enough? Be consistent at the very least or go over to the official forums where there is plenty of room for knee jerks.

First of all "CHUCK", You can leave your comments to yourself. I don't "bitch" about anything. I'm nobody's female.

If you actually paid attention to what I wrote, I said a "pathetic" blitz. There is a time and a place for every thing.

A perfect time for a blitz and a dumb ass time to call a blitz.
A horrible blitz scheme and a poorly executed blitz scheme.

In this case it was a poorly executed dumb ass play.

In that situation he obvisously thought that Quinn would be able to hold his own one on one with Santonio Holmes.

Dumb ass decision...

So "CHUCK" you can kiss my ass...

[chuck]

So, yes, I was right. It is you who's always bitching about the Texans not calling enough blitzes. I thought so although I wasn't sure since I usually skip over your idiotic posts.

[Fonz the Boss]

^^^ Gotta love the raging internet nerds haha.... i'll just sit back and enjoy this

[popanot]

Can anyone tell me why we thought that our horrible DBs would be able to hold Santonio Holmes one on one.The killer play was the pass to Edwards. If they just keep the damn WRs in front of them they likely win the game. Once Edwards caught that pass, they were done.

[Big Texas]

So, yes, I was right. It is you who's always bitching about the Texans not calling enough blitzes. I thought so although I wasn't sure since I usually skip over your idiotic posts.

Chuck you don't even know what you are talking about...

Check your facts...Blitzing is not something I frequently talk about...I don't even know why I am discussing this with you. Obviously, you are some dumb ass trying to get some recognition...

So I hope you enjoy your day...:D

[TheMatrix31]

I haven't cried after a sporting event since John Paxson sunk the Suns in the 1993 NBA Finals.

I bawled for about 10 minutes after the touchdown, then I punched a hole in my wall and knocked my small desk fan across the room.

I've ****************ing had it. This is cursed ass bullshit that falls on me.

[WMH]

I haven't cried after a sporting event since John Paxson sunk the Suns in the 1993 NBA Finals.

I bawled for about 10 minutes after the touchdown, then I punched a hole in my wall and knocked my small desk fan across the room.

I've ****************ing had it. This is cursed ass bullshit that falls on me.

Dude, have a beer or something.....

[Arky]

Hey, hey....... timeout.....

Tough loss for sure. The way I look at it (and as a lifetime Houston fan, I'm quite used to it by now), aren't these problems with the team *their* problems? As far as I know, none of us choked away the game. I love 'em to death but fans don't control anything - they are the ones making the mistakes..... If you want to get angry, fine, just realize it accomplishes nothing.....

I had a bad feeling when I saw Pollard smiling in the huddle right before the Jets last drive... (Don't be smilin', yet, Bernard)...

Poor GQ, burnt twice in 2 weeks... That long pass to the 6 yard line was the killer, though... welcome to the Texans, Jason Allen... :rolleyes:

[nunusguy]

I haven't cried after a sporting event since John Paxson sunk the Suns in the 1993 NBA Finals.

I bawled for about 10 minutes after the touchdown, then I punched a hole in my wall and knocked my small desk fan across the room.

I've ****************ing had it. This is cursed ass bullshit that falls on me.
I'm real gullible, but even I suspect you're putting us on, right man ?
Because if you're not, I'm impressed. I mean I really take this team seriously and I took this loss real tough (tough for a fan, but the players must feel terrible beyond my imagination).
Honest, you didn't do all of that did you TheMatrix31 ?

[Blitzwood]

I don't fret about these losses anymore, until something changes with the defensive schemes we run or our coaching staff, it's hard to get excited when we can't stop anyone.

To continue to run and operate the same defense that has yielded us the worst ranking in NFL HISTORY and somehow expect a different result is like burying your head in the sand, it's CRAZY to expect anything different......

[barrett]

Seriously, how could anyone get that upset about a loss in a season that was lost at least 3 weeks ago. This team is done.

I was down about the way they lost, but it's neither suprising or even particularly bad for the team.

A win today may have helped convince McNair that he should stick with kubiak.

[TheMatrix31]

I'm real gullible, but even I suspect you're putting us on, right man ?
Because if you're not, I'm impressed. I mean I really take this team seriously and I took this loss real tough (tough for a fan, but the players must feel terrible beyond my imagination).
Honest, you didn't do all of that did you TheMatrix31 ?


Swear on my life.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs580.ash2/150266_562338482826_81501108_32467429_313266_n.jpg

Mobile uploaded image of my fist smash.

Honestly, I'm sick of it. Life isn't too good right now anyway (its not that great for a lot of people) and just the frustration of losing the way we lose week after week, year after year, coupled with all the other heartbreak and torture I endure with all the other sports/teams I follow......it takes its' toll on the psyche and I broke down. Not proud of it but hey.

I know it's not healthy. Trust me I know. But it just starts making me question just what the hell it is, like I'm cursed or something you know?

I know the players don't feel bad about it. If they felt bad about it, they wouldn't let this crap happen week after week, year after year. The fans always care more about the game than the players do. The players get a check for their "effort", the fan just gets twisted, wretched emotion and are left with nothing else.

[HPF Bob]

Sorry guys, it was me. I switched over to the Cowboys when we were behind 20-7 because I was taking a crash course on Excel 2007 and found that, even muted, I kept stealing glances at the game.

So I notice in the corner of the screen that the Texans were coming back (still don't know how they did it) and turned back to the Texans just as they took the 27-23 lead. I'm a jinx. My bad.

I've had a few meltdowns in my time. I threw a shoe that broke a lamp back when Earl Campbell fumbled and the Raiders ran it back 99 yards. I screamed myself hoarse as the Oilers blew a 35-3 lead to Buffalo, saying "this isn't happening. It can't be happening". I had a screaming, door-slamming fit when the f-ing Braves came back to win Game 4 of the 2004 LCS, knowing we'd have to go back to Atlanta for a game we'd surely lose.

Pretty much all Houston fans know the feeling.

But this game didn't really get to me, and neither did last week's loss because it's what I expect from our pass defense. They suck. Props to Smith for ignoring our secondary for so long that we have no talent back there. AFAIC, it's personnel that's the problem. Dumb penalties and dumb mistakes.

So, no, this wasn't worth punching a hole over. But it sucks that we almost had a great comeback win to celebrate but we just couldn't stop a team from going 80+ yards in :48 seconds with no timeouts when a field goal would not have helped them. To top it off, the Jets did it with ten seconds to spare.

They're living a charmed life this year.

[Nconroe]

I don't see how studying Excel can make us loose, but no more Excel on Sundays for you HPF Bob.

It was unbelievable and even more disappointing this week to loose again when we were ahead with a minute to go, two weeks in a row of that amazingly bad, heartbreaking finish.

I just need to let it go I think is best. It was bad though.

I think I'll keep watching for entertainment purposes only. Murphy is on this team this year for sure.

[barrett]

Sorry guys, it was me. I switched over to the Cowboys when we were behind 20-7 because I was taking a crash course on Excel 2007 and found that, even muted, I kept stealing glances at the game.

So I notice in the corner of the screen that the Texans were coming back (still don't know how they did it) and turned back to the Texans just as they took the 27-23 lead. I'm a jinx. My bad.

I've had a few meltdowns in my time. I threw a shoe that broke a lamp back when Earl Campbell fumbled and the Raiders ran it back 99 yards. I screamed myself hoarse as the Oilers blew a 35-3 lead to Buffalo, saying "this isn't happening. It can't be happening". I had a screaming, door-slamming fit when the f-ing Braves came back to win Game 4 of the 2004 LCS, knowing we'd have to go back to Atlanta for a game we'd surely lose.

Pretty much all Houston fans know the feeling.

But this game didn't really get to me, and neither did last week's loss because it's what I expect from our pass defense. They suck. Props to Smith for ignoring our secondary for so long that we have no talent back there. AFAIC, it's personnel that's the problem. Dumb penalties and dumb mistakes.

So, no, this wasn't worth punching a hole over. But it sucks that we almost had a great comeback win to celebrate but we just couldn't stop a team from going 80+ yards in :48 seconds with no timeouts when a field goal would not have helped them. To top it off, the Jets did it with ten seconds to spare.

They're living a charmed life this year.

Watching the Patriots every week along with the Texans, let me just say I don't think we could get McCourty from them for KJackson and a 1st round pick. And yet we picked KJ when given that exact choice a few months ago.

[TheMatrix31]

I had a screaming, door-slamming fit when the f-ing Braves came back to win Game 4 of the 2004 LCS, knowing we'd have to go back to Atlanta for a game we'd surely lose.




Heh, and I felt like jumping off a bridge after that game.

[coloradodude]

Ahhh, Christian football at it's finest. In Christian football you always consider others superior to you. You play football with the primary quality of love. You allow the other team to win so they don't get their feelings hurt. It's also known as "Texans football".


Anyway, I wrote the Texans organization last week requesting Schottenheimer to replace Koobs. Hopefully, they will consider it in a few weeks.

[nunusguy]

Swear on my life.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs580.ash2/150266_562338482826_81501108_32467429_313266_n.jpg

Mobile uploaded image of my fist smash.

Honestly, I'm sick of it. Life isn't too good right now anyway (its not that great for a lot of people) and just the frustration of losing the way we lose week after week, year after year, coupled with all the other heartbreak and torture I endure with all the other sports/teams I follow......it takes its' toll on the psyche and I broke down. Not proud of it but hey.

I know it's not healthy. Trust me I know. But it just starts making me question just what the hell it is, like I'm cursed or something you know?

I know the players don't feel bad about it. If they felt bad about it, they wouldn't let this crap happen week after week, year after year. The fans always care more about the game than the players do. The players get a check for their "effort", the fan just gets twisted, wretched emotion and are left with nothing else.
OK I believe you. Anyway, I thought I took the loss hard, but obviously not like you. But honestly I appreciate your feelings, your devotion to the team as I know for sure how frustrating it is. I know that's not much comfort to you right now. And whatever else is not going so well for you right now in life (employment status maybe), hang in there man.
I use to say I would rather the team lose a game like they did against the Colts on MNF or the Giants game in Reliant, in other words get blown out, than the way they lost yesterday in NY. Now I know I don't feel that way, because there's no doubt the effort was there yesterday where it's absent in the other situation, even though a loss like yesterday is far more heartbreakeing.
This is very, very small consolation this morning and I mean this in no way as a claim of some kind of a morale victory which is of no value to us and our team at this point in its existance, but some guys made some plays yesterday. We had some strong individual performances, just as we had some
disastouras breakdowns including one or 2 that cost us a football game.
But honestly I'm still not sure that the problem with our defense has been Richard Smith & Frank Bush or the personnel decisions the Texans have made about who to draft (and to a lesser extent to acquire thru FA) and put on the field ?

[popanot]

Did anyone else notice some of the Texans players dancing around and yucking it up on the sidelines after the Texans last FG? Amazing some of these guys would be so cocky that they'd think they had the game won when their indescribably inept Defense was about to hit the field.

After last weeks game Kubiak said changes on the D were going to be made this week. His changes were adding in Sharpton/Allen and moving Bush out of the booth and down to the field. One minor oversight, Gary... Eugene Wilson. After the game Kubiak said the secondary "played a great game until the last drive". Guess he missed the first 3 quarters where Sanchez and Holmes amassed most of their yardage. If it wasn't for an idiotic fumble by Green, the Texans probably whimper off into the sunset. Anyway, correction, Gary... Your DL played a great game, but the secondary still sucked!

Oh, and Matrix, step away from any sharp objects. Dude, relax... It's just a game and no reflection on us Houstonians or you yourself. Kubiak is a dweeb and this team going to play like this until he's gone. Expect it and you won't be upset by it.

[Joshua]

I've about had it with this team. I've had season tickets since the beginning (hell, I'm paying for one ticket that I don't even use most of the time just so my son will have a seat when he gets older). If Kubiak is retained after this season, I've pretty much decided I'll not renew my tickets. I can't continue to invest this much time and money in a team that perpetually screws up and won't do anything about it.

Between the botched drive at the end of the half, the CB playing outside leverage on Braylon Edwards with no help over the middle for the easiest slant route TD I've ever seen (really, has anyone ever seen someone be so wide open on a slant route from inside 5 yards?), and the CB then playing inside leverage at the end of the game to give up the sideline bomb, this is the most inept coaching staff I think I have ever watched. And you can make a list like this virtually every week.

As a final aside, I have it on good authority from someone who "helped" Kubiak with his studies in college that the guy is about as bright as a box of rocks. He had a very difficult time with some fairly basic concepts. While that is a long time ago, basic intelligence generally doesn't change and this guy apparently just isn't very intelligent. Not that this is a shock to anyone around here. Tell me again why QBs have to take the wonderlic but coaches don't?

[nunusguy]

Did anyone else notice some of the Texans players dancing around and yucking it up on the sidelines after the Texans last FG? Amazing some of these guys would be so cocky that they'd think they had the game won when their indescribably inept Defense was about to hit the field.

After last weeks game Kubiak said changes on the D were going to be made this week. His changes were adding in Sharpton/Allen and moving Bush out of the booth and down to the field. One minor oversight, Gary... Eugene Wilson. After the game Kubiak said the secondary "played a great game until the last drive". Guess he missed the first 3 quarters where Sanchez and Holmes amassed most of their yardage. If it wasn't for an idiotic fumble by Green, the Texans probably whimper off into the sunset. Anyway, correction, Gary... Your DL played a great game, but the secondary still sucked!

I just can't be critical of the Texans on the sidelines for celebratiing, no matter how premature or ill advised their actions turned out to be. The sense of relief and excitment at an "apparent" victory after all they'd been thru the last 8 days just took over. OK I'm a dumb-ass fan but I felt the same way. I really thought we would win, afterall the defense just made a play with the PIK followed by the FG. I'm a fool, I lost my head like the young guys on the sidelines.
Re Kubiaks comments, yea I wish he'd just say something like it was a challenging afternoon for the D-backs and leave it at that instead of that crap about how they "played a great game", etc. It just tends to further undermine his cred, which is already at a low.
And where's that effort, that performance been from the DLine ? What a game they did indeed play. And will Mario show up again this year ? He played great in the season opener, showed up yesterday, but does that guy return again this season ? If he just had some consistancy ?

[NBT]

I'm thinking now, that McNair really likes Kubiak. So saying, he will have to replace the whole defensive side of the ball in the offseason. Maybe go to a 3-4D? If McNair gets a consultant like he did the last time, I hope he is knowledgable enough about defense that he can reccommend some good young defensive phenoms.

[Mike]

Wow. What a terrible three weeks. I was all fired up for Indy but was not expecting a win. The past three weeks have been painful. All games that we should have won. Honestly, I am numb from the way this team can lose a game. Seriously, who was really shocked at the way the final Jet drive played out? If I it was not so preposterous how they get beat, I think I would have an bleeding ulcer and a bunch of clogged arteries.

Sunday AM, what will I be doing? Drinking from the Battle Red Drinking Fountain, ever the eternal optomist. I will be taking my usual seat for every home game, yellling during player introductions, yelling at stupid Titan fan who worship VY's jock. Yes, I am a Texans fan..I will get up, dust myself off and try my best to be the Home Field Advantage.. I must be a glutton for punishment.

[WMH]

Sunday AM, what will I be doing? Drinking from the Battle Red Drinking Fountain, ever the eternal optomist. I will be taking my usual seat for every home game, yellling during player introductions, yelling at stupid Titan fan who worship VY's jock. Yes, I am a Texans fan..I will get up, dust myself off and try my best to be the Home Field Advantage.. I must be a glutton for punishment.

WOW, I don't know if this is a flashback or not.....but didn't we have eerily similiar posts last year......

[Arky]

Wow. What a terrible three weeks. I was all fired up for Indy but was not expecting a win. The past three weeks have been painful. All games that we should have won. Honestly, I am numb from the way this team can lose a game. Seriously, who was really shocked at the way the final Jet drive played out? If I it was not so preposterous how they get beat, I think I would have an bleeding ulcer and a bunch of clogged arteries.

Sunday AM, what will I be doing? Drinking from the Battle Red Drinking Fountain, ever the eternal optomist. I will be taking my usual seat for every home game, yellling during player introductions, yelling at stupid Titan fan who worship VY's jock. Yes, I am a Texans fan..I will get up, dust myself off and try my best to be the Home Field Advantage.. I must be a glutton for punishment.

Good for you, Mike. I'm the same way except I will be in front of my computer watching in HD. I think we take the Titans this week.... ;) Rusty Smith at QB? A chance for the Texan secondary to have a really good game though you know that's not a given....

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more random optimistic stuff:

Bentley had a helluva game - led the team with 8 tackles, 2 TFL's, 1 pass defensed, 1 QB hit, 1 fumble recovery, 1 INT

Foster still leading the NFL in rushing yards with 1004.

Mario was awesome especially in the 4th quarter, pressure on just about every passing play. Finished with 4 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 TFL's, 2 QB hits.

[Mike]

WOW, I don't know if this is a flashback or not.....but didn't we have eerily similiar posts last year......

Yes, regretably we did.... Thanks for ruining my day. :D

[TheMatrix31]

OK I believe you. Anyway, I thought I took the loss hard, but obviously not like you. But honestly I appreciate your feelings, your devotion to the team as I know for sure how frustrating it is. I know that's not much comfort to you right now. And whatever else is not going so well for you right now in life (employment status maybe), hang in there man.
I use to say I would rather the team lose a game like they did against the Colts on MNF or the Giants game in Reliant, in other words get blown out, than the way they lost yesterday in NY. Now I know I don't feel that way, because there's no doubt the effort was there yesterday where it's absent in the other situation, even though a loss like yesterday is far more heartbreakeing.
This is very, very small consolation this morning and I mean this in no way as a claim of some kind of a morale victory which is of no value to us and our team at this point in its existance, but some guys made some plays yesterday. We had some strong individual performances, just as we had some
disastouras breakdowns including one or 2 that cost us a football game.
But honestly I'm still not sure that the problem with our defense has been Richard Smith & Frank Bush or the personnel decisions the Texans have made about who to draft (and to a lesser extent to acquire thru FA) and put on the field ?

Thanks for the kind words, man. Appreciate it. Believe it, wasn't just yesterday. Just the accumulation of everything. I'm also a Suns/Sabres/Braves fan, accumulation of ridiculousness over the years.

I agree, I'd rather get blown out than losing the way we did yesterday. That makes it three straight weeks we lose on absolute absurdity.

We played well, at least we weren't "complete" no-shows in the first half. Defense played better, at least the front seven. The secondary was just bad as always. I really think its a personnel problem there.

It's just a mess. Really sad too. That said, we're only 2 games out of the division. We're not going to win it, but at least it might be compelling going down to that last Jaguars game in Week 17. I guess that's the best to hope for now.

[chuck]

Hey Matrix, how the hell do you pick your teams?

[TheMatrix31]

Hey Matrix, how the hell do you pick your teams?

Growing up in Fresno, there weren't any professional home-town teams. Closest was the Niners/Warriors/Giants/A's, I guess.

Suns - My oldest brother is a Suns fan and I used to watch games with him back in the early 90s. Fell in love with them, their style, their players, etc.

Braves - Same bro was a Braves fan, and it was really easy to fall in love with them, being on TBS basically every day and all. Chipper Jones is my favorite athlete in any sport, ever.

Texans - Never really had a football team despite following the game every year, loved the logo and the name when they were announced, figured it was a good idea to just jump in with an expansion team. Since I'm from Fresno, when it became apparent that David Carr was going to be the #1 pick, it just sort of got cemented.

Sabres - Used to play with them in older hockey video games, didn't get into hockey full-time though until a few years ago. High-octane offense, hockey city, great goaltending, etc.

Pretty interesting though that these teams have taken on my personality. I like guys with strong work ethics, values on high character, etc. Unfortunately, bad luck is always a problem with these teams. I can't even begin to count the instances. These teams are pretty similar in that neither of them are teams that always win championships. The only one that has a ring is Atlanta in 1995, and before that it was 1957 when they were in Milwaukee. Once one of these teams wins one, it'll be extra sweet.

....so yeah, there's that story, lol.

[nunusguy]

we're only 2 games out of the division.
Some how I was thinking Indy had 7 wins, but to realize they and the Jags are at 6-4 and with one more win from one of the last 3 weeks (instead of 3consecutive losses) we are only 1 game out at 5-5 kinda got me stirred-up all over again. This team just can't take advantage of opportunites that are right there within their grasp it would seem ? It's really gonna be frustrating at the end of the season if the only team going to the playoffs from the AFC South is the division winner at 9-7 ?

[Mike]

Someone from the board called in to the Joel Dreesen show on 1560 this morning and referenced the post about punch a hole in the wall. Dreesen is a guy who seemed to take the loss hard.

You know, I think these guys do care. I think they do try.. I just don't think the defense is good enough..

[NBT]

The whole secondary gets the bad rap for the whole defense. But I think if we had that dominating inside (DT) pass rusher, we wouldn't be exposing the secondary so much, and the opposing QB wouldn't have all day to pick a receiver. JMHO

[HPF Bob]

Dreesen SHOULD have taken the Jags loss hard. His two screw-ups were critical to what happened.

[Keith]

Someone from the board called in to the Joel Dreesen show on 1560 this morning and referenced the post about punch a hole in the wall.

Sweet. On both counts.

[TheMatrix31]

Someone from the board called in to the Joel Dreesen show on 1560 this morning and referenced the post about punch a hole in the wall. Dreesen is a guy who seemed to take the loss hard.

You know, I think these guys do care. I think they do try.. I just don't think the defense is good enough..


Woah, no way, really? LOL. That's pretty cool. What'd they say, "Yeah, some psycho Texans fan from Cali punched his wall out of frustration...what do you gotta say 'bout that!"?

LOL.

[Mike]

Serious. It is on the Podcast for the Dreesen show on 1560, I think about 1/2 way through.. It was great. The caller mentioned how frustrated the fans are.. How these losses are killing us. Dreesen said he sat at his locker after the game fully dressed in his uniform in disbelief. He apologized.. said the team is working hard, practicing hard and want to win. He understands the frustration.

He did not advocate hitting walls, dogs, spouses etc..

[TheMatrix31]

Was it the Caribbean guy who said he was going to abuse his kids or something? I think Dreesen (or the host) just said "just punch the wall instead" or something like that, lol. Not a direct reference to me, which is somewhat disappointing yet relieving at the same time, lol.