Gameday Thread: Cowboys @ Texans

[mexican_texan]

Seriously? Dreesen on Ware?

[UK_Texan]

Schaub not performing today?

[False Start]

OK, I hope we are a second half team!

Damn you Ware! :pissed:

[TexSon]

LOL. No Texans making any plays.

[TexCanada]

now how come our d line can't do that?

That was a coverage sack. And our coverage sucks.

[dtran04]

And that's the difference btw the Texan and Cowboy secondary. They cover, forcing Schaub to hold it.

[treduke]

Hey let's use a tight end to block one of the best pass rushers in the game!

[TheMatrix31]

This team needs to WAKE UP before it finds itself down 14-3 into the half.

[powerfuldragon]

we've bairly laid a finger on romo...

[Brandon420tx]

Crowd dissappeared

[TexSon]

NO PRESSURE. pathetic.

[TheMatrix31]

...phew

[mattieuk]

And why the hell are we passing more than running; when we're the #1 rushing offense in the league? I thought Kubiak wants to be a running team.

Oh look, another sack. We're passing more with a 2nd-string LT playing in his first game of the season. Jeez louise.

And when the run gets stuffed you get pissed at not letting last weeks just under 500 yard boy throw the ball?

Good call against Bryant - it was like the one that got us last week.

[PockyAF]

All that was missing was some good ole clown music playing in the background on that Bryant catch and run.

[powerfuldragon]

refs are playing better pass d than our dbs.

[TheMatrix31]

That is BULL****.

[ziggy29]

The Texans secondary and pass rush seem to negatively feed off each other.

At least the Giants have tied the Tacks 10-10.

[TexSon]

Jackson is terrible in coverage. The only good thing is he is a physical tackler.

[mattieuk]

I think that was a tiny bit harsh. Get physical though, don't let them make the catches untouched.

[False Start]

Alrighty then.........

[mariowillshine15]

Mitchell and Mario!

[mattieuk]

GREAT PRESSURE.

Nowhere to go for Romo!

[Blazin' Toro]

MARIO who!?

[TexCanada]

We covered!

[Pantherstang84]

Intentional grounding.

[mariowillshine15]

I hate prevent defense

[TexSon]

Jesus.

[mattieuk]

Phew that review was late!

[TheMatrix31]

That's EXACTLY how a prevent D is beaten.

And that's out of bounds.

[Pantherstang84]

That's EXACTLY how a prevent D is beaten.

And that's out of bounds.

Should be.

[False Start]

Hard to tell, it looked like to me his hell touched the line.

[b0ng]

Should be.

I don't think this is getting overturned without home cooking.

[TheMatrix31]

Damn.

[Wolf]

he makes this one

[False Start]

Well, hell. :kitten:

[Pantherstang84]

How is Dallas getting home cookin in our house?

[b0ng]

Half time adjustments better be pretty good on both sides of the ball.

[TexCanada]

How is Dallas getting home cookin in our house?

Ya that is just ridiculous.

[playa465]

that soft spot between KJ and the safety is a lose lose situation...if he plays softer they will dink it in front...when he moves up the space behind him and in front of the safety is huge.

[False Start]

Alright Texans, its time to go Washington on their ass! :texflag:

[TheMatrix31]

Time for some halftime adjustments. Let's go!

I warned against this "Tale of Two Halves" BS, but looks like we have to do it this time too.

[mattieuk]

Wow. I think with that review, it was going to uphold whatever call the zebras made on the field - looked nothing conclusive on the replays.

And suddenly Buehler can kick field goals. At least its only a score deficit.

[treduke]

i've had a few but i thought that the play clock was at zero!

[b0ng]

How is Dallas getting home cookin in our house?

If that catch was overturned I'd chalk it up to home cookin for the Texans.

[ziggy29]

that soft spot between KJ and the safety is a lose lose situation...if he plays softer they will dink it in front...when he moves up the space behind him and in front of the safety is huge.
Romo has been going at that spot all day.

[dtran04]

Play clock was zero for at least a second.

[Pantherstang84]

It's obvious Dallas showed up hungry for a win. Can't say the same for the home team.

[TexCanada]

Romo has been going at that spot all day.

I'd say we should go man, but we suck at man.

[jshabang]

FIRST HALF THOUGHTS

WE BETTER CARAVAN TO COLUMBUS TX OR THIS IS GONNA BE A LONG SEASON.....pass rush non existant.........we cant cover anybody

and slaton is a waste on roster space......hes not even being used on screens which should be his forte......whats happen to this guys.....how did he digress so far back?????

[toxictrix]

Good job watching the play clock refs. 0 seconds for 2 seconds. Wow.

[MEGA SWATT]

Texans better come out of the half like they actually care.

Let's go!:jogger:

[DexmanC]

that soft spot between KJ and the safety is a lose lose situation...if he plays softer they will dink it in front...when he moves up the space behind him and in front of the safety is huge.


....and the Texans won't play man, because Glover has no speed and
Kareem is a rookie. Don't wanna give Austin and Bryant that kind of room.
Bottom line: if the Cowboys execute, those yards will be there for them.

The only way The Texans win this game, is by scoring the ball. No more
false starts in the redzone, taking too long to call a run, holding the ball too
long, taking sacks, etc.

[mattieuk]

It's obvious Dallas showed up hungry for a win. Can't say the same for the home team.

The Texans are a one half team. We all know that. Looks like its the second half again this week. We stunk the first half in Washington, and stepped up after the break. Hopefully it happens again. We have got to start putting the points up on the board though...the poor defense is one thing, but they've only let up 10 points...we gotta be scoring more!

[Pantherstang84]

....and the Texans won't play man, because Glover has no speed and
Kareem is a rookie. Don't wanna give Austin and Bryant that kind of room.
Bottom line: if the Cowboys execute, those yards will be there for them.

The only way The Texans win this game, is by scoring the ball. No more
false starts in the redzone, taking too long to call a run, holding the ball too
long, taking sacks, etc.

Schaub has been really bad about holding the ball too long during the first 2 1/2 games. Most of the sacks this year have been on him.

[jshabang]

schaub is good...but i think he holds the ball way to long....and that may be on our receivers takin forever to get open......and if thats the case...i dont wanna hear all this crap about how good of a receiving core we got....one of the best in the nfl bizness

also schaub and that play action where he turns his back to the D play sucks....it worked prob one time in 3 games.....and its a very dangerous play

[mattieuk]

Schaub has been really bad about holding the ball too long during the first 2 1/2 games. Most of the sacks this year have been on him.

Yup. That last sack was double on him. Didn't get the ball to AJ on 2nd down, and then held on to the ball for too long on 3rd down. He's gotta start stepping up and releasing. They aren't getting to him through the line - he's often getting a pocket to sit in.

[False Start]

Someone needs to give this team a harsh talking to at halftime. I mean, WTF, they look like they are in la-la land. The secondary looks like a HS squad. Can we please get some pass rush? My grandma on her waker could do better than this crew is right now. Come on team, step it the fluck up! :rant:

[drs23]

Come on Texans. Tighten up! Feed Foster. Matt, get rid of the ball. Go Texans!

[playa465]

....and the Texans won't play man, because Glover has no speed and
Kareem is a rookie. Don't wanna give Austin and Bryant that kind of room.
Bottom line: if the Cowboys execute, those yards will be there for them.


Young CBs that have no one to turn too for leadership at the CB position...Pass rush or not the holes in the pass D are there. The game is still very much winnable, so lets hope for better execution.

[Mr. Texan]

i guess the bright side is we have played about as poorly as possible and we're only down 7...

[Revolution]

Someone needs to give this team a harsh talking to at halftime. I mean, WTF, they look like they are in la-la land. The secondary looks like a HS squad. Can we please get some pass rush? My grandma on her waker could do better than this crew is right now. Come on team, step it the fluck up! :rant:

Ditto. It's like we are sleepwalking.

[Thorn]

Bad first half. Hope things go better soon. At least this time it's only a single TD, not 17 points.

[BullsOnParade]

Unfortunately, the Cowboys look like they want it more. Hope that changes in the 2nd half.

[Errant Hothy]

i guess the bright side is we have played about as poorly as possible and we're only down 7...

This, but only if they come out of the locker room looking like the team from week 1.

[TexCanada]

Unfortunately, the Cowboys look like they want it more. Hope that changes in the 2nd half.

We knew we were going to face a desperate team this week. The good news is that this game is still well within reach, we can win if we make some decisions.

That last FG was BS!

[False Start]

The TV crew just confirmed the clock was at 00 when they kicked the FG.

[False Start]

Slaton is useless.

[Pollardized]

Again I say, next Saturday at Church I am begging J.J. Moses to put the pads back on. Slaton is not a KR.

[ziggy29]

The TV crew just confirmed the clock was at 00 when they kicked the FG.

Something like that should be just so easy to review and overturn, but for some reason isn't reviewable.

[TheMatrix31]

Had to change my socks, stepped in my dog's water slobber by his bowl.

You know what that means....if we come back and win, I change my socks every week at halftime if we're down.

[Wolf]

again i say, next saturday at church i am begging j.j. Moses to put the pads back on. Slaton is not a kr.

qft!

[TexCanada]

AJ got mauled there

[Blazin' Toro]

No one touches Dre like that, NO ONE! How dare he.

[Goatcheese]

What happened to 15 yard penalties for hitting a defenseless receiver in the head? :gun:

[Brandon420tx]

That better be a fine

[Pollardized]

No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

[Mr. Texan]

noooooooooooooo andre :(

[TheMatrix31]

....oh, ****.

[Blazin' Toro]

****!

[Goatcheese]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s

[TexCanada]

there goes AJ's ankle. Nooooo

[treduke]

get up aj! please!

[DexmanC]

Dre landed BADLY on that ankle. That means the whole team has to step up
now.

[Wolf]

deja vu

dammit!

[False Start]

My heart just sunk. :(

[b0ng]

God that's going to hurt.

[TexSon]

God almighty. Stupid cursed city.

[Blazin' Toro]

:cry: Andre!!

[Brandon420tx]

Think Dallas came out headhunting on Dre?

[Sway]

oh god NOT AJ...

[TheMatrix31]

Wow, amazing block by Owen!

[Mr. Texan]

damn good block owen

[TexCanada]

Nice block by OD

[mexican_texan]

When did we sign Jerry Rice, and why is he wearing #44?

[jshabang]

our receivers can not get open all of a sudden...wtf????

[TexSon]

We run too many slow developing plays.

[mariowillshine15]

Nobody is freakin open

[False Start]

Not looking good.

[ReliantTexan]

Schaub what are you doing?

[jshabang]

schaub get rid of the fricking ball......what is the deal???????

[b0ng]

We need a turnover badly

[DexmanC]

Defense needs to take the ball away, or we lose.

[Pantherstang84]

*&^$&^$&^$&$! Throw the !@^$*@*#! ball out of bounds or something!

[Goatcheese]

Yeah Schaub! If there's nobody open throw an INT! Just don't stand there and wait for somebody to get open. If your guy is covered find an open Cowboy!

[TexCanada]

I wish we would run some more quick slants.

[Blazin' Toro]

We need Dallas to turn over the ball, or maybe an interception? I don't think we know what that word is anymore.

[TheMatrix31]

I'd like to see some David Anderson. He always come up huge.

[Pantherstang84]

We run too many slow developing plays.

Yeah. We need to start running some quick slants. Other teams bang bang us with them. I'm starting to get concerned with Schaub's play this year.

[TexSon]

Has the defense even forced a turnover this year? I don't remember one.

[b0ng]

Has the defense even forced a turnover this year? I don't remember one.

1 forced fumble at least. I think maybe a pick too.

[Blazin' Toro]

Has the defense even forced a turnover this year? I don't remember one.

I don't think so, I remember last year, Cushing and Pollard had a good bunch.

[Austrian]

1 forced fumble at least. I think maybe a pick too.

Only a FF.

[Mr. Texan]

man dre is a warrior.

love that dude no homo

[TexSon]

Catch the ball you dick.

[mexican_texan]

1 forced fumble at least. I think maybe a pick too.
You jinxed us :(

[TheMatrix31]

Eugene's missed two picks this year.

HOLD ONTO THE BALL!

[PockyAF]

I love AJ heart and determination but if he's really hurting then he should just shut down for the day.

Please don't Grant Hill your ankle trying to be a hero. We already know your a hero.

Btw, can we buy a effin' interception already? that was a gimme to Wilson.

[Mr. Texan]

aww damn we needed that pick

[treduke]

Come on! That was six!!

[Blazin' Toro]

WTF! Can we get a goddamn interception!? The secondary is really pissing me off now...

[redwhiteANDblue]

back from work! and who let dunta back on the field

[b0ng]

Eugene Wilson is kind of pissing me off.

[Pollardized]

Andre will go back in crutches

[Goatcheese]

Looks like The Warrior is coming back in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw9yEuwohkk

[TexSon]

Eugene Wilson is kind of pissing me off.

He's pretty much invisible unless he's dropping easy picks.

[Blazin' Toro]

Dre is coming back, this is our drive right now! Come on Texans! :logo:

[jshabang]

secondary sucks...eugene wilson has been invisible this year.....its time to give nolan a look.....he can do what eugene does and drop ints....jeeezzzz

[TexCanada]

OK, come on offense!! Time to do some damage.

[TheIronDuke]

God forbid Troy Nolan gets a shot.

[Maddict5]

only a short return but that was a sick cut by JJ

[TexCanada]

Great hands Foster!

[redwhiteANDblue]

Hit them with a Play Action!

[Blazin' Toro]

Great hands Foster!

Eugene should take some lessons from Foster on how to catch the goddamn ball.

[DexmanC]

Mr. "Squeaky Clean Look at Me No Penalties" Winston just got TWO this game.

[TheMatrix31]

Stop wasting time with Slaton. I'm done with him.

[Pantherstang84]

Winston penalized twice today.

[jshabang]

slaton is a shell of his former self....ughhhhhh

[awtysst]

Eugene Wilson is kind of pissing me off.

Where is Troy Nolan?

[mattieuk]

The coaching staff have far more faith in Slaton than I do.

That penalty is a godsend.

[Mr. Texan]

we need to capitalize off all these dallas penalties

[TheIronDuke]

Goddammit Schaub.

[mattieuk]

Well, at least we get good field position from the int.

[TheMatrix31]

Matt Schaub with his ****ty-Throw-Of-The-Game (tm)

[DexmanC]

Nice punt by Schaub.

[TexSon]

Those first two games were a mirage. This is the Texans I'm used to seeing.

[TexCanada]

What the F was that?? Terrible throw.

[papashango]

Wow. What did Shaub see there? Especially with a hobbled Andre Johnson with a pro bowl corner on him.

[Pollardized]

Well there's the INT everyone wanted! Wait, wrong team picking....

[False Start]

That blows. :(

[powerfuldragon]

Nice punt by Schaub.

lol

[jshabang]

I just said that play action back to the defense bullcrap play needs to be scrapped.......it hardly ever freakin works.....jeeezzzzz kubes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dtran04]

Decent shot. Except AJ got his feet tripped up.

[Pantherstang84]

WTG Schaub you putz! Top 5 QB? Not this year. 3 games, 3picks.

[DexmanC]

Dallas's defense was never their problem. Now that their offense is doing
"enough", our margin for error is getting slimmer.

[Goatcheese]

How exactly is AJ getting tripped up after the ball was in the air a bad throw by Schaub?

You people are getting ridiculous and need to get a clue.

[TexSon]

Can somebody, anybody, anybody at all, step up and make a freakin' play?

Or at least not make a boneheaded mistake?

[False Start]

Dre got his feet tangled up on that route.

[Blazin' Toro]

Trying to resist flashbacks...of..the...old...Texans..can't hold them back...much longer..:cry2:

[PockyAF]

What the F was that?? Terrible throw.

Are you *******king kidding me? Ideally, our top WR was suppose to be down there jostling for position for the ball. Do you really think he was overthrowing AJ 15 yards?

Blame the effing OC for calling that dumbass play, with Johnson recently injuring his ankle.

[jshabang]

Romo and these guys about to ram it down our throats

[powerfuldragon]

looks like a good time to start drinking. hard liquor.

[TheMatrix31]

Dre got his feet tangled up on that route.


Thanks for explaining what happened and not being a jerk like the other guy who mentioned he got tripped up.

[mattieuk]

Are you *******king kidding me? Ideally, our top WR was suppose to be down there jostling for position for the ball. Do you really think he was overthrowing AJ 15 yards?

Blame the effing OC for calling that dumbass play, with Johnson recently injuring his ankle.

Yea, either that, or it'd be amazing playcalling, having faith in AJ, if he hasn't tripped, and made a huge grab, like last week...

[Pantherstang84]

Get some national media love and lay an egg on the field. Quit talking to Rome and show up every week for practice like you are 0-?.

[TheIronDuke]

looks like a good time to start drinking. hard liquor.

Yeah, I'm thinking the same.

[redwhiteANDblue]

WHY CANT WE EVER GET A STOP ON 3rd!!!! AHHHH

[Mr. Texan]

no pressure on romo again

*sigh*

[awtysst]

Yeah, I'm thinking the same.

Dinner meeting with boss means no alcohol for me.

[TheMatrix31]

Get a hand up, Brice.

[mattieuk]

Jeez, at least hold him up a little at the LOS.

[Pantherstang84]

Are you *******king kidding me? Ideally, our top WR was suppose to be down there jostling for position for the ball. Do you really think he was overthrowing AJ 15 yards?

Blame the effing OC for calling that dumbass play, with Johnson recently injuring his ankle.

Pick is a pick and it is on Schaub.

[mexican_texan]

Would it kill us to try someone else at FS?

[TexCanada]

We're in a heap of trouble now

[TheIronDuke]

Dinner meeting with boss means no alcohol for me.

My condolences, I can't watch this stinker sober.

[TexSon]

Get some national media love and lay an egg on the field.

Get your fanbase kinda starting to believe, with a home crowd itchin to explode and get your ass whipped all over the field on both sides with absolutely nobody doing nothing.

[jshabang]

Romo going to work gettting confidence by the second...td on the way

[Goatcheese]

The only thing worse than our secondary is these Dallass Cowgirls radio announcers calling the game.

[DexmanC]

A touchdown effectively ends the game. The Texans just don't have "it"
today. The Cowboys talent is starting to show.

[treduke]

This is making me physically sick

[False Start]

That hurt!

[TheIronDuke]

Our corners suck.

[Mr. Texan]

:gun:

[TexSon]

Our entire secondary is atrocious in coverage.

[Blazin' Toro]

Game set and match.

[Wolf]

exactly what I was afraid of ...

[PockyAF]

Pick is a pick and it is on Schaub.

Fine. Ignore all other factors. Ignorance is bliss afterall.

[TexCanada]

What was Wilson doing there? He wasn't near anybody.

[TheMatrix31]

We need a revamped secondary. All the energy in the world brought by Pollard cant help this pass coverage. This is atrocious, and unacceptable for a playoff-aspiring team.

[BullsOnParade]

Brice McCain is baaaaad.

[Maddict5]

get wilson out of there

[Austrian]

Yeah, just like I expected.

[FirstTexansFan]

Well, I'm eating some crow today sheesh

[dtran04]

Where is the "Let's play press coverage" people? :)

That's what happens....

[DexmanC]

They're making us wish for Robinson, Reeves, and Bennett again.

[Pantherstang84]

Where is the "Let's play press coverage" people? :)

That's what happens....

The fact that our secondary is bad is not really a secret.

[Maddict5]

Brice McCain is baaaaad.

that was all wilson..you can see he was supposed to be over the top. f'n awful angle

[mattieuk]

Game set and match.

A touchdown effectively ends the game. The Texans just don't have "it"
today. The Cowboys talent is starting to show.

Come on guys, we saw the game last week. This ain't over yet.

Need a big response to that drive. Come on offense! We ain't winning this game with 3 points!

[Sway]

I mean really - did we think they were just going to lay down and LET us win? Why can't we get ANYTHING right?@??@??

[Mr. Texan]

somebody must have turned down the texans coverage sliders.

[Errant Hothy]

This what happens when your most veteran CB is a second year man. We are being abused by the Cowboys WRs.

[mattieuk]

Where is the "Let's play press coverage" people? :)

That's what happens....

At least we give up the points quicker ;)

And hey, Slaton gets over a 20 yard return! Championship!

[BullsOnParade]

that was all wilson..you can see he was supposed to be over the top. f'n awful angle

McCain hasn't had a good game. Missed tackles on 3rd down, getting pushed around by Austin. Wilson was supposed to come over the top, but if McCain was any good, he wouldn't have to.

[TheMatrix31]

We have not gotten ANYTHING from our return game. Our field position has been terrible all year. Unreal.

[Sway]

how about we pick up a replacement for brown that can do something worthwhile. in the meantime, i don't think I've EVER been this upset. This is a game we CANNOT LOSE! This is ALL of our pride...

[Blazin' Toro]

Even when Slaton kick returns the ball he runs straight, no jukes or cutbacks, the dude is a dud.

[Pantherstang84]

how about we pick up a replacement for brown that can do something worthwhile. in the meantime, i don't think I've EVER been this upset. This is a game we CANNOT LOSE! This is ALL of our pride...

It's obvious this game means more to the fans than the players.

[mattieuk]

Atta boy Arian!!!

[TexCanada]

Huge run. Need a TD here to get back in it. Time to clean it up boys!

[Mr. Texan]

finish the drive please!

[TexSon]

Foster the only bright spot today.

[Errant Hothy]

Even when Slaton kick returns the ball he runs straight, no jukes or cutbacks, the dude is a dud.

Slaton isn't alone in that department. Wilson, McCaan also have sucked as of late.

[mattieuk]

Foster the only bright spot today.

Rackers did well...

[TexSon]

I want all runs on this drive. Forget the passing.

[Blazin' Toro]

Foster the only bright spot today.

You can say that again, thankfully on my fantasy team.

[TexCanada]

Jacoby sighting!

[TexSon]

Well that pass was okay, I guess.

[Mr. Texan]

come on 4th quarter comeback!!!

[powerfuldragon]

holy cow.. did i just see matty schaub hit someone in stride?!?!!?!?!?!?!

[hot pickle]

slaton needs to be taken off kick returns... he doesnt have the burst that he needs to break one up field!!! weres jerome mathis? lol

[Maddict5]

well so far this an exact replica of the skins game... dont think we can win that way every week though

[mattieuk]

slaton needs to be taken off kick returns... he doesnt have the burst that he needs to break one up field!!! weres jerome mathis? lol

Heck get JJ back there running them back. Its better than an automatic twenty yard return.

[Blazin' Toro]

Aaaaandreeee! This is OUR quarter!

[TexCanada]

TD? He was surely down

[TheMatrix31]

He was short.

[Pantherstang84]

Good call.

[TheMatrix31]

Punch it in man.

[TexCanada]

Going backwards now

[awtysst]

Give it to Foster.

[Goatcheese]

Come on line. This is not the time to start getting pushed around.

[Pantherstang84]

Geez. Need a TD.

[TexCanada]

Easy PI call, 1st down again

[mattieuk]

Phew! Thanks Brooking.

[Pantherstang84]

Kubes getting stubborn again.

[Wolf]

****!!! Offsetting penalties

[playa465]

2nd down was time for pass to TE away from the play

[TexCanada]

Easy PI call, 1st down again

nevermind

[TheMatrix31]

Damn you, Eric.

[mattieuk]

Oh damn it Winston!

[Blazin' Toro]

Is that 3 penalties on Winston? Take 'em outta the game.

[DexmanC]

Eric Winston wants to make a probowl WITH THREE PENALTIES?

[TexCanada]

This is ugly. Get a freakin' yard already!

[Mr. Texan]

man winston has been killing us

[mexican_texan]

Kubiak just froze the...safety?

[TheMatrix31]

We're gonna need those timeouts later.....damn

[mattieuk]

Good TO Kubes.

Come the heck on, get it 2 yards!

[ReliantTexan]

Why couldn't OD have just fumbled? lol

[False Start]

F'ng Winston! :bat:

[powerfuldragon]

Kubiak just froze the...safety?

The man is prescient.

[TexSon]

Four plays starting on the half yard line and we go backward on every single one except for the offsetting penalty that negates a new set of downs.

This pretty conclusively proves we aren't ready yet.

[PockyAF]

Another clutch TO by Koob?

Hopefully it's a game-changing TO, like the others two in the previous games has been. Koob has plays has been money after a TO.