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Old 09-19-2010, 11:46 PM
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Also, with 859 passing yards allowed in two games, yeah, I sorta wonder how that might be different with Dunta out there. In a cap-less season, Robinson could be starting with another F-tag AND Kareem Jackson could still have been drafted to be his replacement ...in 2011.

Sure, the Texans saved millions, but it is rough watching vet QBs pick on the rookie. I guess it's a bottom line league, and the bottom line here is still 2-0 without DRob and the pocketed millions, but it still makes me wonder if that was the right call. Given the DRob dislike here for how he handled his business, I'm guessing this is an unpopular thought I'm having regardless of K-Jack's learning on the fly.
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Old 09-20-2010, 12:13 AM
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Also, with 859 passing yards allowed in two games, yeah, I sorta wonder how that might be different with Dunta out there. In a cap-less season, Robinson could be starting with another F-tag AND Kareem Jackson could still have been drafted to be his replacement ...in 2011.

Sure, the Texans saved millions, but it is rough watching vet QBs pick on the rookie. I guess it's a bottom line league, and the bottom line here is still 2-0 without DRob and the pocketed millions, but it still makes me wonder if that was the right call. Given the DRob dislike here for how he handled his business, I'm guessing this is an unpopular thought I'm having regardless of K-Jack's learning on the fly.
I completely disagree with this, I think as a whole KJ has been in pretty good position on most of his plays, and McNabb made some fantastic throws. In the 1st half our Dline got zero pressure on him and we obviously played to take the run away.

KJ was not perfect, and I know that, but he has been much better than the guy I wanted was last Monday night, Kyle Wilson.
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Old 09-20-2010, 02:55 AM
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What I liked about this game was the growth we are seeing from this team.

Last week the texans beat the Colts a team that has had their number since they started.

This week we did something that good teams usually do, they find a way to win ugly games on the road. We saw veterans who according to AJ said we are not going to loose this game.

The stars had sluggish 1st halves and then they keep chipping away. This team last year and before would have let this game go. Figure oh well there is always next week.

I am wondering how much this team has learned from the disappointment of being a few plays from the playoff last season. I think they see now you have to claw and fight for ever possible win while the clock is ticking. 2-0 is nice, but 3-0 will feel even better.

This game is over, time to think about the cowgirls.

And this just in AJ is getting an MRI on his ankle in the morning, that worries me.
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Old 09-20-2010, 03:16 AM
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My thoughts are that the pass rush has to be more consistent and the pass coverage NEEDS to get better, no ifs ands or buts.

Amazing to see Schaub throw for 497 after getting beat the hell up all game. He did miss a ton of throws though, which is worrisome. Dude could have had like 550 yards.

Didn't use Arian too much, especially after they adjusted to the run in the second half, but I still liked what I saw from him. Hard runner, had some nice bursts.

What can we say about Walter and Andre? Absolutely nothing. Saviors.

I love the heart we showed. 27-10 (screw that score, btw) and we don't give up. It's maturation in a way, but I'd prefer to not see the pattern of getting down and having to claw back in. We've got to realize that we're good, and we shouldn't have to dick around like this.

Love the displays by Pollard (blocked FG has to be the play of the game, even over Andre's TD), DeMeco, and Mario (second half, anyway). Not surprisingly the anchors of the D. Can't wait to see Cushing back in.

I'd like to see Owen Daniels used a bit more, but I suppose he's still working his way back into the groove of things. I'm sure it'll come soon. I would also like to see Slaton given a shot in the receiving game. His KR skill is freakin' horrendous.

About the decision to punt, well, I'm still not sure I liked it (even though it worked out) but I guess I understand it. I was more worried about the decision to go with the 3rd and 4 instead of the 4th and inches. The 3rd and 4 was BARELY a catch, phew.

Antonio Smith does some really stupid stuff sometimes. REALLY stupid.
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Old 09-20-2010, 07:56 AM
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And this just in AJ is getting an MRI on his ankle in the morning, that worries me.
This shouldn't be much of a deal. He did most of his work after the ankle. I didn't even see him walking funny...I am hoping it was just a slight injury.

He really went up and got that TD, with the ankle injury...
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Old 09-20-2010, 08:06 AM
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Shaub was excellent. However, I am getting a little concerned about his pattern of throwing one REALLY stupid pass each game so far...

Arian has proved that he can be a dual threat. Not too fast in the open field but it will take more than an arm tackle to bring him down...

I do agree that Slaton should be used more in the passing game and on screens. He really has a burst...

WRs...All I can say is wow!!! Jacoby could have easily have two more catches

I love Mario's ability to play either end position. When he switches sides, I imagine the Tackle is like "awwww hell"...

Antonio Smith almost made me throw my remote at the TV...

KJacks looked like a rookie. While he was in good position, he never really made a play on the ball...I am not calling him this (its too early to tell) but another Texan DB used to be stride for stride and never made a play on the ball...

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Old 09-20-2010, 08:08 AM
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Oh...

Its nice to see a representative from 4 of the 6 major statistical categories in the top 5: Shaub, Foster, AJ, Mario
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Old 09-20-2010, 08:11 AM
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This shouldn't be much of a deal. He did most of his work after the ankle. I didn't even see him walking funny...I am hoping it was just a slight injury.

He really went up and got that TD, with the ankle injury...
Not so quick, I wouldn't just assume everything is OK. AJ is a great athlete who's also a great competitor who probably can overcome injuries in the heat of battle when the adrenaline is flowing. Let's keep our fingers crossed here.
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Old 09-20-2010, 08:44 AM
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9. Why does Casey never play?
I think I read that he was injured and will probably miss the Dallas game.

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KJ was not perfect, and I know that, but he has been much better than the guy I wanted was last Monday night, Kyle Wilson.
I just don't see KJ and DRob as needing to be mutually exclusive options for the Texans this season. I get that Dunta is something of a pariah around these parts, but he would have made the team better in 2010, even if overpaid (and it's not hurting the cap... it's just the dollars from one of the richest franchises in the league).

A plan that involves starting a rookie corner when you face the sort of QB list the Texans have to face this year (including a Manning 3x, McNabb, Romo, and Rivers) is a risky one. Hey, two big bullets dodged so far, so I'm spitting in the wind here, and maybe Cushing's return will really boost the pass D, but this trial by fire is nerve-wracking.
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Old 09-20-2010, 08:52 AM
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The Seconday needs to improve. Also, we will be better when Cush comes back, I can recall at least two very big plays where "X" was not even close to the TE in coverage. One was a really nice play design where the TE gets lost in the wash in the LOS but "X" was slow to react.

Maybe Brice needs to start with GQ.

We've all heard the reports of Mario being vocal at halftime. Maybe he is starting to feel more comfortable in speaking up. It took AJ a few years to become more assertive. Maybe the switch is being flipped on for him. Maybe he now believes he can dominate, or maybe he is simply healthy.
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Old 09-20-2010, 08:10 AM
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Also, with 859 passing yards allowed in two games, yeah, I sorta wonder how that might be different with Dunta out there. In a cap-less season, Robinson could be starting with another F-tag AND Kareem Jackson could still have been drafted to be his replacement ...in 2011.
I've been catching quite a bit of the Falcons on Redzone and Dunta hasn't looked all that great. At least when I've noticed him in the picture, he's always running after someone who has gotten by him. Similar to last year. I'd rather go with the young guys. I thought they played better in the second half and tightened down on the Skins when they needed to. And actually, I thought the LBs played worse than the secondary yesterday.
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