Official Texans @ Jaguars Thread, 9/28/2008

[Keith]

Nothing like a game versus the Jags to get my blood up early on a gameday. Here's hoping for the team's best effort of the season.

NFL.com gamecenter:
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[popanot]

I'm not sure I expect a win today, but I sure as hell expect them to compete and make a damn game out it. I also expect the coaches to make better decisions and not force the team/players to overcome their boneheadedness (is that a word?). Last week's game was somewhat close, but IMO, they were extremely lucky to still be in that game that late into the 4th qtr. I expect much better across the board this week and in the future!!! Go Texans!!

[mussop]

Originally Posted by popanot

I'm not sure I expect a win today, but I sure as hell expect them to compete and make a damn game out it. I also expect the coaches to make better decisions and not force the team/players to overcome their boneheadedness (is that a word?). Last week's game was somewhat close, but IMO, they were extremely lucky to still be in that game that late into the 4th qtr. I expect much better across the board this week and in the future!!! Go Texans!!

Have to agree with you. Dont EXPECT a win but definatly expect to see a better performance than what we have seen so far. I knew it would take time before the offensive line got thier act together. I can understand with the slightly new scheme and coach and all. What I cant understand is how bad our defense has looked, particularly the front 7. Even Ryans who has decent stats so far hasnt done anything exceptionally well. Mario has had moments but needs to be more consistant.

Speaking of the defense has anyone heard anything about Adibi? Is he still hurt? Man we need some play makers on D.

[Arky]

Inactives: N.D. Kalu, Ahman Green, Mark Bruener, Brandon Harrison, Kasey Studdard, Rashad Butler, Eugene Wilson and Tim Bulman.

[nunusguy]

Here's hoping the Texans play well today, collectively and individually (especially Matt Schaub !). I wish I could predict a victory, but I just don't have the faith right now. But please, please prove my confidance in you was just misplaced Texans, because I would be truely thrilled with a victory today against the Jags. Best of luck !

[HPF Bob]

Not such a good start so far. One first down and a punt. Big punt return. Jax one first down and they are in Texan territory. MILFord Brown with the hold. Now the Jaguars score on a fake punt.

[TheMatrix31]

That play just pissed the ever-living hell out of me.

[Keith]

F me sideways.

[Arky]

Texans receive the kickoff, get 1 first down and then have to punt.

Jags get 1 first down and then have to punt but fake the punt and run for 6 pts.

Jags 7, Texans 0

[TexicanMexican]

The punt receiving team was in utter disarray. Why doesn't someone call timeout?!!!!!!

[bono]

how hard is it to call time out?

[popanot]

How can you not call timeout or see the fake punt coming in that situation? Kubiak is either incredibly stupid or surrounds himself with awful assistants - or both!!!

[Arky]

Well, good. At least they show the deep ball even if it was incomplete..

[chuck]

The Texans just got embarrassed. If you are getting schooled by Jack Del Rio then you really need to re-evaluate what you're doing.

The play calling on the first drive was absolutely mystifying. The quick passing game was working beautifully. Then the Texans line up in a formation that screams run and the CBs literally abandon their coverage responsibilities at the snap to swarm the LOS to stop the run. Next down? Same thing. Third and 14. That's great. If I know with 80% accuracy what play the team is going to run by looking at their formation, what do you think a defensive coordinator who watches 60 hours of tape per week thinks? It's mind boggling that after six years and two regimes this is still a junior franchise with no hope offensively because of little talent and clueless coaching.

The defense was pretty good. I was very impressed with the push the front four is getting. It IS the Jags' OL, but still.

[Dave]

I especially liked the way that the nobody who's never carried the ball in a three year career shoved Dominique Barber (wha had his back to the play) out of the way on teh way to six.

How did this team get so bad so quick?

[TheMatrix31]

Shit, why don't WE try a freakin' fake punt?!

[HPF Bob]

Maybe this franchise just blows chunks every three years.

2002...2005...2008...

[chuck]

Does anyone know what the wind is doing in the stadium? Both of Turk's punts to the north have been terrible.

[Arky]

Good stop by the defense. Jags have to punt.

Watch out for the fake fellas!!!


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Nice return by JJ. Texans set up around their own 40 yd line.

[HPF Bob]

Jacoby is a great returner if he catches the ball and starts running upfield. I think somebody finally chewed his ass about all the dancing he does and told him to just run forward. On this one, he made one move and then just head upfield.