Official Texans vs. Falcons Fake Game Thread, 08/16/2014

[Nconroe]

Keenum looking much better today as well.

On int looked like receiver had it but

[Arky]

Denham blocks the Falcons punt, Grimes picks it up and runs it in for the score!

Texans 23, Falcons 7

13:53 left in the game.

[Nconroe]

Many positives including special teams this week.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

Many positives including special teams this week.

I hate to break character but yes, there have been quite a number of positives. Most of our key players sat this one out, too.

Fitz is who he is, but one thing is that he is an awful lot more mobile that Schaub ever was. (Who isn't?)

I know there were some questions regarding Clowney pre-draft but I sure as hell can't remember what they were anymore.

Who's the nickel corner going to be?

[Arky]

Another one for the ST as Jawanza Starling blocks the Falcons 51-yard FG attempt.

8:43 left in the game.

[Arky]

Hottadam, Andre Hal does a pick 6 but a flag is down. Unsportsmanlike on the Texans after the fact. Oy, Boswell misses another XP.

Texans 29, Falcons 7

[Arky]

Bullough with the INT. Texans set up at the Falcon 15 with 5:34 to go.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by chuck

Who's the nickel corner going to be?

I'd say Bouye, or someone that isn't currently on the roster.

1st dibs on the waiver wire after cut downs should prove beneficial.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by WMH

I'd say Bouye, or someone that isn't currently on the roster.

1st dibs on the waiver wire after cut downs should prove beneficial.

Great minds.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by chuck

I hate to break character but yes, there have been quite a number of positives. Most of our key players sat this one out, too.

Fitz is who he is, but one thing is that he is an awful lot more mobile that Schaub ever was. (Who isn't?)

I know there were some questions regarding Clowney pre-draft but I sure as hell can't remember what they were anymore.

Who's the nickel corner going to be?

Bouye looks good. And the mistake/high draft pick guys he's competing with are not O'Brien guys so he should get a fair shake.

And yes, tons of positives. I am nearly as happy about this one as I was disappointed by last week. We look like the big, physical team that O'Brien's first draft indicated we would be. And we are playing ST and running the ball in the way you need to if you are going to win with defense. And with all the positives, I don't think Watt played, and Clowney only played a bit. I am almost giddy about watching 4 quarters of those guys. Is it possible Clowney could be better than the hype from 18 months ago? He sure seems to work hard and love football in ways that make the questions about him seem silly.

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by chuck

I know there were some questions regarding Clowney pre-draft but I sure as hell can't remember what they were anymore.

His motor and motivation. It may have just been an undiagnosed sports hernia that was the problem. But we won't know if he really wants to be a star at this level until about two years from now when he's had his taste of fame. I'm sticking to my Jevon Kearse career track until I see differently.