Ahman Green vs. Rick Smith

[popanot]

Originally Posted by Joshua

Popanot,

Had a little time to kill so I went and pulled some numbers because my recollection is about the same as yours.

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That's 53 points scored in the 1st quarter all season, which works out to 3.31 points per 1st. And there were a whopping 9 games where they didn't score a single point in the 1st.

The second quarter was quite a bit better, with them scoring 98 points, which works out to 6.125 points per 2nd.

What was really surprising is that the defense pitched a 1st quarter shutout in 5 games this year (Indy, Dallas, Tenn., Denv. and Jack) and held the opposing team to 7 or less in 8 other games. That's 13 games where the defense gave up 7 or less in the 1st. Didn't expect to see that.

Thanks, Joshua. Anyone who watched the games or saw 2-minute weekly clips of the Texans last year could see who was at fault and that they need to greatly improve the defensive side of the ball, but anyone who says this offense couldn't use a good, solid #2 or an upgrade here or there is being penny-wise and pound-foolish, IMO. Sure, AJ and Daniels are really the #1 and #2 options, but can they rely on their health over a full season now? Couldn't they use another threat out there? JJ's inconsistent and Walters scares no one. Can Dickerson be that #2? Can a young OL beome a stud? I don't know, but again, IMO, they should not neglect those issues.