Player(s) to focus on vs Oakland? - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

**badboy** · 10-06-2011

the #2 CB for me and the NT. Everything else seems to be coming around.

redwhiteANDblue · 10-06-2011

Bryant Johnson

**badboy** · 10-06-2011

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Originally Posted by redwhiteANDblue

Bryant Johnson

Interesting choice. You think he will play much?

b0ng · 10-06-2011

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Originally Posted by badboy

Interesting choice. You think he will play much?

He was in for some offensive snaps vs PIT so I assume that will continue.

**welsh texan** · 10-07-2011

Didn't we get a sack out of Cody last week? I'm hoping that as teams realise the huge threat and game plan for the peripheries of our front 7, Cody will be left with far less competition in the middle which will hopefully elevate his play.

I'll be looking at whoever plays #1 Reciever, which I hope is Jacoby, and I hope he has his head screwed on, Walter does all the other stuff really well but is no deep threat, Jacoby can stretch it a little for the underneath stuff to work out I hope.

Schaub is another guy I'll be paying close attention to (although its hard not to focus on the QB).
I've been a little meh about him for the first time this season. I'm beginning to wonder if he's reached his peak and isn't going to improve any further. I've excused his Pocket Presence previously for all sorts of reasons, run blocking focussed O-line, something he'll grow into.

But week after week there is at least one play by the opposing QB where he shakes off real pressure and still manages to get the first down and its beginning to frustrate me. Schaub doesn't seem to make those plays, if he escapes pressure its usually thrown away or a dump off, his vision seems to dissapear. And I don't think this team is too far away from having the luxury of being able to spend a first round pick on a project QB, maybe not this year, but possibly next.

**Texan_Bill** · 10-07-2011

One word or rather one name: McFadden

drunkcookie · 10-07-2011

Im going to be watching 'Meco a lot... He started the season looking a little timid, but his movement has been looking better IMO, and may be gaining back some confidence moving on that achilles... Want to see him against this run...

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**badboy** · 10-07-2011

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Originally Posted by welsh texan

Didn't we get a sack out of Cody last week? I'm hoping that as teams realise the huge threat and game plan for the peripheries of our front 7, Cody will be left with far less competition in the middle which will hopefully elevate his play.

I'll be looking at whoever plays #1 Reciever, which I hope is Jacoby, and I hope he has his head screwed on, Walter does all the other stuff really well but is no deep threat, Jacoby can stretch it a little for the underneath stuff to work out I hope.

Schaub is another guy I'll be paying close attention to (although its hard not to focus on the QB).
I've been a little meh about him for the first time this season. I'm beginning to wonder if he's reached his peak and isn't going to improve any further. I've excused his Pocket Presence previously for all sorts of reasons, run blocking focussed O-line, something he'll grow into.

But week after week there is at least one play by the opposing QB where he shakes off real pressure and still manages to get the first down and its beginning to frustrate me. Schaub doesn't seem to make those plays, if he escapes pressure its usually thrown away or a dump off, his vision seems to dissapear. And I don't think this team is too far away from having the luxury of being able to spend a first round pick on a project QB, maybe not this year, but possibly next.

WOuld be nice to see what a QB averaging 4500 yds a season could do if he got it together and I am not being sarcastic.

**badboy** · 10-07-2011

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Originally Posted by drunkcookie

Im going to be watching 'Meco a lot... He started the season looking a little timid, but his movement has been looking better IMO, and may be gaining back some confidence moving on that achilles... Want to see him against this run...

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Watch for that step backward he has talked about trying to correct. I have not seen it as much.

Rey · 10-07-2011

NT, Mario, Watt, James Casey blocking, Offensive play calling, Jacoby Jones.

**badboy** · 10-07-2011

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NT, Mario, Watt, James Casey blocking, Offensive play calling, Jacoby Jones.

do you think Casey will set up as a FB some and then drift out for a pass?

Rey · 10-07-2011

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do you think Casey will set up as a FB some and then drift out for a pass?

I think Casey will be more involved this week in the offense. And now that you mention that, I think we will see some of the things that we saw when we played the 49ers in pre season...

OD, Casey (or another WR), Foster, Jacoby and Kevin in the game.

OD goes into the slot out of the huddle, Foster motions out to the slot...

I think the Raiders will be geared up to stop the run so I expect Kubiak to come out passing and I think Casey will see some action on that front.

**badboy** · 10-07-2011

I am hopeful if Schaub is accurate he may throw for 400.

redwhiteANDblue · 10-07-2011

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Originally Posted by badboy

Interesting choice. You think he will play much?

Yeah why not? Now that andre is gone and jacoby is taking his place, bryant johnson will take jacoby's old spot and show us what he's got. This guy has all the tools. Just look at his highlights in college. But he's never had a competent QB to throw him the ball. Ofcourse he's not a andre johnson or any tier 1 type reciever and probably never will be but could be that guy that catches 4 or 5 balls a game for 60 yards. Also with his size and hops we could maybe utilize the goaline fade to the reciever maybe? I don't know but I'll be surprised if he doesn't catch a ball this game

**badboy** · 10-07-2011

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Originally Posted by redwhiteANDblue

Yeah why not? Now that andre is gone and jacoby is taking his place, bryant johnson will take jacoby's old spot and show us what he's got. This guy has all the tools. Just look at his highlights in college. But he's never had a competent QB to throw him the ball. Ofcourse he's not a andre johnson or any tier 1 type reciever and probably never will be but could be that guy that catches 4 or 5 balls a game for 60 yards. Also with his size and hops we could maybe utilize the goaline fade to the reciever maybe? I don't know but I'll be surprised if he doesn't catch a ball this game

Another Houston Texan first down!

**Section516** · 10-07-2011

OD.

Going to get a lot of looks.

**kiwitexansfan** · 10-07-2011

I'm really looking forward to seeing Taiwan Jones.

Really liked him in the draft season and thought he would bring an added dimension to our offense.

Hoping he doesn't get too many chances against our LBs with the ball in space or it could be big trouble.

**infantrycak** · 10-07-2011

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Originally Posted by redwhiteANDblue

Yeah why not? Now that andre is gone and jacoby is taking his place, bryant johnson will take jacoby's old spot and show us what he's got. This guy has all the tools. Just look at his highlights in college. But he's never had a competent QB to throw him the ball. Ofcourse he's not a andre johnson or any tier 1 type reciever and probably never will be but could be that guy that catches 4 or 5 balls a game for 60 yards. Also with his size and hops we could maybe utilize the goaline fade to the reciever maybe? I don't know but I'll be surprised if he doesn't catch a ball this game

He has had a competent QB - Kurt Warner. But he was also playing behind Fitzgerald and Boldin. 740 yds is pretty darn good as a third WR. I wanted the Texans to get him when he left Arizona. Hopefully he steps up to the plate.

redwhiteANDblue · 10-07-2011

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He has had a competent QB - Kurt Warner. But he was also playing behind Fitzgerald and Boldin. 740 yds is pretty darn good as a third WR. I wanted the Texans to get him when he left Arizona. Hopefully he steps up to the plate.

Oh I didn't know that but yeah that's exactly what I mean. If this guy could get us atleast 650 yards for the season i'd be thrilled. Maybe throw in a touchdown or 6

gary · 10-07-2011

Brian Cushing.

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welsh texan Lest we forget Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Llandudno, Wales Age: 25 Posts: 1,476 Rep Power: 13120	Re: Player(s) to focus on vs Oakland? Didn't we get a sack out of Cody last week? I'm hoping that as teams realise the huge threat and game plan for the peripheries of our front 7, Cody will be left with far less competition in the middle which will hopefully elevate his play. I'll be looking at whoever plays #1 Reciever, which I hope is Jacoby, and I hope he has his head screwed on, Walter does all the other stuff really well but is no deep threat, Jacoby can stretch it a little for the underneath stuff to work out I hope. Schaub is another guy I'll be paying close attention to (although its hard not to focus on the QB). I've been a little meh about him for the first time this season. I'm beginning to wonder if he's reached his peak and isn't going to improve any further. I've excused his Pocket Presence previously for all sorts of reasons, run blocking focussed O-line, something he'll grow into. But week after week there is at least one play by the opposing QB where he shakes off real pressure and still manages to get the first down and its beginning to frustrate me. Schaub doesn't seem to make those plays, if he escapes pressure its usually thrown away or a dump off, his vision seems to dissapear. And I don't think this team is too far away from having the luxury of being able to spend a first round pick on a project QB, maybe not this year, but possibly next.

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Texan_Bill Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston. Mediocrity Lives Here!! Section: Bull Pen!! Age: 45 Posts: 47,093 Rep Power: 42178	Re: Player(s) to focus on vs Oakland? One word or rather one name: McFadden __________________ DeAndre!

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drunkcookie 2 drunk 2 cook Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: the waterin' hole... Posts: 735 Rep Power: 4922	Im going to be watching 'Meco a lot... He started the season looking a little timid, but his movement has been looking better IMO, and may be gaining back some confidence moving on that achilles... Want to see him against this run... Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk __________________ *...and Hell is coming with them!*

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Rey Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 11,705 Rep Power: 46112	Re: Player(s) to focus on vs Oakland? NT, Mario, Watt, James Casey blocking, Offensive play calling, Jacoby Jones.

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badboy Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clear Lake Posts: 19,031 Rep Power: 30910	Re: Player(s) to focus on vs Oakland? I am hopeful if Schaub is accurate he may throw for 400. __________________ The sound of marine engines and superchargers soon shall fill the air!

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badboy Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clear Lake Posts: 19,031 Rep Power: 30910	Player(s) to focus on vs Oakland? the #2 CB for me and the NT. Everything else seems to be coming around. __________________ The sound of marine engines and superchargers soon shall fill the air!

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redwhiteANDblue Color of Texans Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 964 Rep Power: 1343	Re: Player(s) to focus on vs Oakland? Bryant Johnson __________________ Cortland finnegan is now named Corltand Innegan, because andre Johnson beat the F out of him.

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Section516 Warrior Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,259 Rep Power: 5023	Re: Player(s) to focus on vs Oakland? OD. Going to get a lot of looks. __________________ Get there by kickoff.

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kiwitexansfan Bring Him Back Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Age: 35 Posts: 7,903 Rep Power: 7242	Re: Player(s) to focus on vs Oakland? I'm really looking forward to seeing Taiwan Jones. Really liked him in the draft season and thought he would bring an added dimension to our offense. Hoping he doesn't get too many chances against our LBs with the ball in space or it could be big trouble. __________________ All random posts made entirely of smilies courtesy of kiwitexansfanjr -age 4

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