[Houston Press] 2009 Season Record Predictions

Keith · #1 08-28-2009, 03:36 PM

So the Houston Press rolled out their season preview today. Interesting read titled "No More Bull" that painfully recalls team history season-by-season.

Quote:

We have learned our Texans lesson too well. Hope is the thing that kills. "Next year" is always going to be better. "Next year" can't get any worse.
Not anymore.

Well, then several pundits, me included, went on to predict pollyanna-type records, here and more specifically here. Of course most if not all of these predictions were made before the Saints game.

I'd like to think the Texans will get close to hitting the lower end of these expectations, in spite of the D woes. New defenses tend to suck early but find their way quicker than do the new offenses. And it helps that the early season schedule has the likes of the Jets, Jags, and Raiders... not really expected to be offensive powerhouses like the Saints.

What are your predictions?

HPF Bob · #2 08-28-2009, 03:43 PM

10-6 wild card spot.

nero THE zero · #3 08-28-2009, 03:44 PM

12-4

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kravix · #4 08-28-2009, 04:05 PM

Im sticking with my 12-4 prediction.

Arky · #5 08-28-2009, 06:01 PM

I believe this was discussed on SportsRadio610AM this afternoon on the Rich and Matt show sometime between 2:30 and 3:00. I heard your name, Keith and they even mentioned you operated a Texans website on the radio. Sounded like Matt Jackson was familiar with the website... They mentioned others ..... McClain, Texans Chick, Soloman so I guess they were talking about the Houston Press predictions (Btw, the last link above is not working for me...)

At any rate, my prediction is 9-7 and I really, really hope I underbid.. .500 or less would kinda suck...

Big Texas · #6 08-28-2009, 06:44 PM

I say 10-6 but we have the potential to go 12-4. So I guess 11-5 would be a good guess.

Keith · #7 08-28-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arky

I believe this was discussed on SportsRadio610AM this afternoon on the Rich and Matt show sometime between 2:30 and 3:00. I heard your name, Keith and they even mentioned you operated a Texans website on the radio. Sounded like Matt Jackson was familiar with the website... They mentioned others ..... McClain, Texans Chick, Soloman so I guess they were talking about the Houston Press predictions (Btw, the last link above is not working for me...)

Sorry about the second link. I updated it, hopefully it works now.

Yes, I've heard I was mentioned by name earlier today on 610AM... though fwiw, my last name is pronounced like "Why Land" and not "Wee Land". Sounded like there was some dispute on this between Matt and Rich.

EndZoneSeats · #8 09-11-2009, 07:05 PM

After watching the preseason I'm going to predict 9-7, although I do like our upside if Schaub stays healthy and if the defense can come around under our new coordinator.

mussop · #9 09-11-2009, 07:28 PM

16 & O

Same as last year. Well at least im consistant.

bckey · #10 09-12-2009, 08:50 AM

Sun, Sept. 13 NEW YORK JETS W
Sun, Sept. 20 @Tennessee Titans L
Sun, Sept. 27 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS W
Sun, Oct. 4 OAKLAND RAIDERS W
Sun, Oct. 18 @ Cincinnati Bengals L
Sun, Oct. 25 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS W
Sun, Nov. 1 @ Buffalo Bills W
Sun, Nov. 8 @ Indianapolis Colts L
Mon, Nov. 23 TENNESSEE TITANS W
Sun, Nov. 29 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS W
Sun, Dec. 6 @ Jacksonville Jaguars W
Sun, Dec. 13 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS L
Sun, Dec. 20 @ St. Louis Rams W
Sun, Dec. 27 @ Miami Dolphins L
Sun, Jan. 3 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS L (unless NE has already clinched)

I have us going 10-6. Cincy is going to be a lot better than last year. We need to go at lest 4-4 on the road and pull out 6 victories at home. To win the division we will have to beat either the Titans or Indy on the road and beat Jacksonville twice. Like someone else said that 4 game stretch where we play 4 straight division opponents will make or break our season. We could get lucky and play the Patriots 2nd string if they have already clinched. If not I don't think we can cover Moss well enough to win.

TexanJedi · #11 09-12-2009, 01:23 PM

With a bad start, losing to the Jets and Titans, 8-8 or 9-7. With a good start, winning 3 of the first 4, 10-6 or 11-5.

painekiller · #12 09-12-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TexanJedi

With a bad start, losing to the Jets and Titans, 8-8 or 9-7. With a good start, winning 3 of the first 4, 10-6 or 11-5.

I'm with on this. Even though I am hoping for a fast start, tomorrow's game has me thinking trap game. And that has me nervous.