Come on Tate...Can we get a break...

DanO pressured, chunks it inc. Grounding? Ball at the Texans 40.

DanO pressured again. Misfires on the screen. 3rd and 20 coming up.

Henry runs around right end for about 5. Texans to punt.

Cards fair catch at their 18.

I'm right there with you on all counts but two. First, I think that the Texans will cover better than you think. Second, I don't think Orlovsky is an NFL QB in anyone' system. I hope I'm wrong. But he's had a year and change to embrace the Texans' offense and he looks like he was signed yesterday.

Well runs for about 6 yards. Brings up 2nd and 4.

Short pass to the FB gets about 5 and the 1st down.

Wells TFL by Bing -1.

Oy, Nolan misses his chance at a 2nd pick. 3rd and 11 coming up.

Cards look to have passed for the 1st down but Nolan comes in and breaks it up - inc.

Cards to punt.

Holliday lets the punt roll and picks it up but is immediately tackled. Ball at the Texans 5.

I'm not convinced we can't cover. I am just saying that I would be a fan of a big hitting and physical defense even if it turns out we can't cover.

As for Orlovsky, I meant that maybe he could be a solid backup somewhere. Lots of teams thought so a few years ago (and even David Carr has been a serviceable backup).

I just think it's more than clear that his skill set (or lack thereof), does not match up with anything we do on offense. If you can't take a few big steps and hand off the ball without getting tripped up, you have no business playing QB for us.

What sort of punt returner can't catch?

Sounds like our goal line package is no better than last year. Really bad news about Tate and I hope its nothing more than a bruise.

Defense looks good but I think a lot has to do with how bad the Arizona offense is without Kurt Warner.

So far, I'm not getting this Holliday kid. He looks like he comes from the Jacoby Jones school of bad decision-making.

Orlovsky is officially a clown. Tripped on his own feet.

Just like I'd be a perfectly serviceable backup. So long as I stand on the sideline with a clipboard I'm great. I can listen to the plays being called like anyone.

And just like clockwork Orlovsky trips and falls. Time to get some Booty.

DanO is definitely a clutz...What in world was that.

At least he held onto the ball. That's an upgrade over Rosencopter.

DanO tackled in the backfield for 2 yard loss.

2nd down pass goes inc. Brings up 3rd and 12 at the 4.

Ah, pass to JJ gets just enough for the 1st down.

Pass to JJ at the sideline gets about 7.

Pitch to J Johnson gets about 1. 3rd and 3 coming up. Ball at the Texan 24.

DanO hits JJ over the middle for about 15. 1st down.

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

Pass to Dickerson on the sideline goes for a big gainer. Ball at the Cards 40.

J Johnson powers for about 15 over left tackle.

DanO is not an upgrade over Rosenfels.

I think Rosencopter has a couple TD passes tonight.

fwiw, the Dolphins may be willing to unload Thigpen. #options?

So true. I still have that play seared into my brain.

J Johnson runs for about 8 on the left side.

J Johnson for about 5 on the right side. 1st down at the Cards 12.

DanO rolls out right, no one open, grounds it.

Pass to JJ goes to the 8 yard line. 3rd and 6 coming up.

DanO chunks it out of the endzone. Texans to go for the FG.

Orlovsky does not seem to get the roll-out.

Or play action.

K Brown's 26 yarder is good.

Texans 16, Cards 0

All the time in the world and he throws it away. Wow. No pocket awareness at all.

Another red zone failure...I am starting to see a trend...

Maybe its really the playcalling...

What? Give it another three or four years and THEN we can call it a trend.

Wells get about 2 on the left side but holding on the Cards. 1st and 20.

QB Anderson nearly sacked but shovel passes to Wells for about 6.

Dom Capers would say it's the execution. I miss Dom.

:p

2nd down pass goes inc. Brings up 3rd and 14 for the Cards.

3rd down pass inc. Late hit on the QB by Jamison. 1st down Cards. Ball at the Cards 41.

Wells tackled by a host of Texans after a 3 yard gain.

Wells goes up the middle for a 1st down. Ball at the Texans 46.

Anderson passes over the middle for about 8.

Looks like Coach August can chalk up another one.

Wells on the draw for about 6 or 7. 1st down.

Wells for no gain. Ball at the Texans 30.

Pass over the middle to the TE gets about 17. 1st down at the Texans 13.

Short pass for 3.

Pass out in the flat goes for about 5. Brings up 3rd and 1 at the Texan 5.

Wells for 3. 1st and goal at the 2.

Dump over the middle to Wells complete for the TD.

Cards go for 2 but pass sails inc.

Texans 16, Cards 6

Cards kickoff. Holliday brings it back to the 23.

My bad...maybe I should call it a tradition...

now we get to see what JDB can do

not much, maybe our first 3 and out.

JDB in at QB.

J Johnson goes for 5 up the middle.

Pass to Corcoran goes for 2.

Pass to DA goes inc. Texans to punt.

Cards fair catch at their 26 yard line.

Sage Rosenfels:

310 yds 3TD 0Int.

New Cards QB goes over the middle - pass good to midfield. Unnecessary roughness on Polk. Cards ball at the Texans 38.

Deep pass down the left sideline is inc. but PI called on Bennett. 1st and goal at the 6 for the Cards.

Running back Smith sweeps right and gets the TD.

Fred Bennett....did Reeves play tonight?

I think two toughh, bad calls in a row, but now 16-12. our fourth defense not holding up overall

Cards to go for the 2 pts.

Good defense by Bennett causes the pass to be inc. 2 pt attempt no good.

Texans 16, Cards 12

You miss Reeves? I'd have thought with Bennett out there you'd get your fill of suck.

Yes, I think I saw Reeves out there running around in circles back in the third quarter.

6:05 left in the 4th quarter.

Cards to kickoff. Holliday to receive.

Holliday brings it back to the 20.