2009 Opponents

Mike · #1 01-05-2009, 11:26 AM

Every year there are games we win that we do not expect to win (Packers) and games we do not expect to lose (Raiders). Looking ahead at what may be is a fruitless exercise. With free agency and new coaches in new places it is impossible to try to predict who will be good or bad, or what injuries may effect a team.

I am not concerned about anyone on the schedule, as long as the Texans take care of the business of playing sound football and eliminating the mind numbing mistakes, turnovers and can improve red zone scoring and the defense then we will win games. Period. If we play like a bunch of salami sandwiches, turn it over, fail to convert then we will be 8-8 again and wondering who our next coach might be.

Keith · #2 01-05-2009, 01:37 PM

Agreed. I think maybe more than ever for the Texans, next season will be about how well they take care of business against their division opponents. Save for the team's two third place opponents (and some home/away mixes), the rest of the AFC South is looking at the same appetizing schedule next season as well.

Splitting down the middle at 3-3 might not be enough. This division sent two teams to the playoffs in 2008, and the Colts and Titans ought to be worthy enough to challenge for the playoffs again in 2009. Since it seems unlikely the division will send two wild cards, the Texans are going to need to take care of business in the AFC South to best position their postseason hopes.

cadams · #3 01-05-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith

Agreed. I think maybe more than ever for the Texans, next season will be about how well they take care of business against their division opponents. Save for the team's two third place opponents (and some home/away mixes), the rest of the AFC South is looking at the same appetizing schedule next season as well.

Splitting down the middle at 3-3 might not be enough. This division sent two teams to the playoffs in 2008, and the Colts and Titans ought to be worthy enough to challenge for the playoffs again in 2009. Since it seems unlikely the division will send two wild cards, the Texans are going to need to take care of business in the AFC South to best position their postseason hopes.

I really like the way the schedule looks for them next season, at least initially. I am just hoping that they don't get a brutal September as seems to always be the case. I would be happy with 2 home and 2 away, with two of the easier games worked in there. If they could come out of september 3-1 for a change that could set them up for a very nice season.