McClain is applying the heat!!

[Ibar_Harry]

Texans should win 7 or else!! 1st time I have seen him on the band wagon. Kind of interesting to see his take on things. He's after someone's xxx. For the 1st time someone from the chronicle is beginning to see the light. They certainly want to put pressure on David, but we will have to see what the good lord brings us. Seems to imply that SD is a certain win or we have some explaining to do.

[beerlover]

Overall, seems accurate & to the point no excuses just wins. No more moral victories, no more complaints about injurys the Texans need to win their third straight home opener then follow up with a win in Detroit. Yeah I can't disagree with McClain this time, I've listened to him on 610 also. He's taken time to warm up but has become impressed with the Texans just forget about those other NFL teams including the Cowboys & Titans.

[OzzO]

Pretty much sums up what's been said on these boards all off season.

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by A4toZ

Pretty much sums up what's been said on these boards all off season.

Not only that, but it reads as a post on the message board (no offense to anyone here). I guess they didn't go over transition sentences at Baylor. McClain has been around forever and has a lot of contacts. As a reporter of news, he's fine. As a feature writer, he's almost unreadable.

I don't know about Capers job being on the line, but I also expect a minimum of 7 wins. Really, 8 wins should be the benchmark. The Texans should finish the '04 season with a winning record at home. I say that because their homefield advantage is among the best in the league. The Texans came up with 2 road victories in each of their 1st 2 seasons. I don't think that 3 wins outside of Reliant is too much to ask for in year 3.

I think the Texans may be better than a .500 team because Dom Capers has been able to get teams to overachieve. And I don't really care if John McClain thinks the Texans have no shot at the playoffs. I'm certain the Capers does and he'll be able to instill that confidence in his team. But regardless of how this season turns out, I don't think this organization gets blown up. That just doesn't seem like Bob McNair's style.

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by Bottle-O-Bud

No, but Palmer's job is on the line. Were a third year team and we can't finish near the buttom of the barrel once again.

If the Texans finish "near the bottom of the barrel" in defense, does Fangio get the hook? I don't care where the team finishes on the yardage list, I just want them to play football to the best of their abilities and win as many games possible. As far as I'm concerned, Palmer gets a clean slate starting the season.

[Jwwillis]

I dont think that Mc Clain has put on too much heat. Win the opener and say 6 or 7 more games and not make the playoffs is not exactly overwhelming. As for always wanting to bag Palmer for the Teams lack of execution based on talent is a cop out. Palmer can mix it up with the best of 'em when he has the talent on the field to execute the (entire) playbook. Those that say Palmer is a conservative play caller are right. (over the last 2yrs.) but look what he has had to work with. Carr hasn't had the time in the pocket to run a wide open offense. You wan't to see Palmers aggresive side look at his run-and-shoot days. The point is Palmer is one of the most expierenced O-coordinators in the league and play calling is always a point of contention among armchair QB's.

[Vinny]

Originally Posted by Lucky

But regardless of how this season turns out, I don't think this organization gets blown up. That just doesn't seem like Bob McNair's style.

I agree with this. Like Lucky, I also give the players and coaches a clean slate of sorts. Being an expansion team is not easy and they did a fine job with their various limitations. I think that our core is in place and we have been building a scheme for two years now. One bad year is not going to make Casserly want to gut the offensive or defensive schemes.

[JustBonee]

Originally Posted by Ibar_Harry

[url=http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/2780218]..Seems to imply that SD is a certain win ...

We want the Texans to go into the game against the Chargers with confidence, not cockiness. Nothing is a certain win. The collective mindset around here is that we have this game won easily. All we have to do is show up! .. If the team goes on the field Sunday with that mentality, it will be a long day.
The Chargers may be lousy, and they may only win 2 or 3 games all year..
But we don't want to be in that win column of theirs. To listen to their fans, they think this first game will be an easy win for them also.... "easiest game all year" on their message boards .
I want to see us romp all over them, but lets give them a little respect, and then in turn .. a lot of physical punishment ... ... Go Texans!

[blockhead83]

If we do happen to lose to the Chargers, I think there's gonna be alot of "there goes the season" sentiments floating around the board. I definitely think our team SHOULD beat the Chargers, but keep things in perspective, it's the first game of the season. If we gameplan for LT and somehow manage to contain him then I think we'll come out with the W. What I'm looking for is for the Texans to finally pull one out without keeping their fans biting their nails to the final second.

[TEXANS84]

Originally Posted by blockhead83

If we do happen to lose to the Chargers, I think there's gonna be alot of "there goes the season" sentiments floating around the board. I definitely think our team SHOULD beat the Chargers.

You know whats funny? The same things are being said on the Chargers boards.
From BOLTFAN4LIFE:

Texan won't/can't stop L.T. and that will open up the passing game.They are not that much better than the last time we played and beat them so I don't see them beating us this time round.I see this game as the weakest team we play all season and we better win it

Check out the full thread at:Chargers Message Board

[blockhead83]

What, you didn't know every team has homers? If I were a chargers fan I would probably be siding with them as well. Something about knowing the Texans roster so well, and watching them play so often gives me a sense of confidence going into every game, I assume that's the same for some fans of the other teams. After looking at some of the threads on their board, I think there's valid points why each team should win. I still think we're gonna pull this one out though.

[TexanExile]

I expect them to think that. But I'd suggest they look a few weeks down the road when they play the Falcons, if they're looking for easy. It's after week 2, so Grant Hill---OOPS, I mean Mike Vick--should be finished for the season by then.

If this team can't stop San Diego's one-horse offense, there WILL be trouble all year. But I think they can and will, if Payne's close to 100 percent and Walker gives it his best. However, I do NOT think this will be a blowout.