I was unimpressed with the running game until garbage time. I think too often the Texans are trying to run a stretch play outside instead of looking for a cutback lane. Watched the Broncos blow the Cowboys off the ball repeatedly after the Texans game and I was saying to myself "THIS is how you do that". Gibbs can teach the O-line but the runners don't seem to have this yet.
Passing game was superb and imagine how much better it can get with AJ in there. Give Schaub time to throw with weapons like AJ, AD and Walter running by people and we won't need to run the ball all that well.
The defense made a great stop in the first possession but did little to impress the rest of the night. Reeves looks like a bust. There was very little pressure on Brees although the Texans didn't try anything fancy upfront, knowing the Steelers and Ravens are watching. Our secondary got pretty much picked apart, although props to Ceandris for saving us four points that made a big difference in the final score.
Slaton looked good, even in blitz pickup, but it would be a mistake to overwork this guy. Keep him fresh so he can make some big plays.
Mario says he doesn't take it personally when Reggue Bush plays well - but I do. Mario needed to slam his little smurf ass to the turf a few more times.
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08-17-2008, 06:20 PM
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