Pleased with our Inside Linebacker play - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

Texn4life · 11-11-2012

Sure, these guys aren't Cushing and no one will confuse them as such. But Dobbins has played as well as anyone could hope for in Cushing's absence, and James has stepped up his play as well since the beginning of the year. Even Ruud stepped in and made a tackle when Dobbins went out for a big early in the game.

We'll need these guys to continue to play at this level and probably be even better to get to the Super Bowl, but right now I'm pleased with their production especially after the all out brawl we just had.

Corrosion · 11-11-2012

I thought Ruud looked a bit lost when he filled in for Dobbins .... Probably expected since h's relatively new to the team.

Dobbins .... Ive said it before and he's makin me say it again ..... that dude just makes plays.

Norg · 11-11-2012

our main weakness :::::::dont let others teams see this :::::: is our middle and with COdy out of rotation that intense a fies it

is Sharpton ever coming back ....??????

Texn4life · 11-11-2012

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Originally Posted by Corrosion

I thought Ruud looked a bit lost when he filled in for Dobbins .... Probably expected since h's relatively new to the team.

Dobbins .... Ive said it before and he's makin me say it again ..... that dude just makes plays.

But he made a tackle though! lol........... He's rusty, but he did some other good things I liked though.

As for Dobbins, I saw this guy in San Diego when he first came into the league and one thing is certain when he's on the field........ You are going to get 100 percent effort from him, and he's going to hit you like you owe him money.

Texn4life · 11-11-2012

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Originally Posted by Norg

our main weakness :::::::dont let others teams see this :::::: is our middle and with COdy out of rotation that intense a fies it

is Sharpton ever coming back ....??????

He'll most likely be back in 2-3 weeks. Sharpton will probably send Ruud packing when he comes back, and Ruud probably knows that.

Corrosion · 11-11-2012

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Originally Posted by Norg

our main weakness :::::::dont let others teams see this :::::: is our middle and with COdy out of rotation that intense a fies it

is Sharpton ever coming back ....??????

I dont think Sharpton is the answer .... Im much more comfortable with Dobbins on the field.

As for Cody .... you see what not having that guy on the field did to the rest of the DL .... they were "solid" but not near as good as they have been all year with Cody. The Bears were able to constantly double JJ Watt and get away with it.

Texn4life · 11-12-2012

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Originally Posted by Corrosion

I dont think Sharpton is the answer .... Im much more comfortable with Dobbins on the field.

As for Cody .... you see what not having that guy on the field did to the rest of the DL .... they were "solid" but not near as good as they have been all year with Cody. The Bears were able to constantly double JJ Watt and get away with it.

Sharpton is more for depth right now more than anything. If we're expecting him to come back to start then that's not smart. He'll probably come in and spell James or Dobbins for a few plays here and there since he knows the system well, but I think that will be the extent of it.

CretorFrigg · 11-12-2012

Dobbins is doing well right now. I don't see any reason why Sharpton should replace him.

edwardc5637 · 11-12-2012

They played a hell of a game tonight.

thunderkyss · 11-12-2012

The offense didn't take the run game away from the Bears. We never got a big enough lead to force them to abandon the run.

Forte carried the ball 16 times for 39 yards. 2.44 ypc..... yeah, our MLBs did their job today.

I didn't watch the game yet, but watching the highlights, it looks like our LBs got deep, extending their pass coverage, which is amazing & something I've been saying they need to do for a long, long time. I even saw Barwin running step for step with Forte 25 yards down the field.

Corrosion · 11-12-2012

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Originally Posted by Fiddler

The offense didn't take the run game away from the Bears. We never got a big enough lead to force them to abandon the run.

Forte carried the ball 16 times for 39 yards. 2.44 ypc..... yeah, our MLBs did their job today.

I didn't watch the game yet, but watching the highlights, it looks like our LBs got deep, extending their pass coverage, which is amazing & something I've been saying they need to do for a long, long time. I even saw Barwin running step for step with Forte 25 yards down the field.

Barwin was on Forte the play before that one , mirrored him like he knew what was coming ... completed in the flat and tackled him instantly. I was kinda shocked to see him in coverage. (maybe thats Wades version of the prevent or maybe Barwin read the play)

Then I see him on the next play deep down the middle step for step with Forte .... That was borderline illegal contact on Barwin. Luckily it didnt get called / cost them.

**Showtime100** · 11-12-2012

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Originally Posted by Corrosion

I dont think Sharpton is the answer .... Im much more comfortable with Dobbins on the field.

As for Cody .... you see what not having that guy on the field did to the rest of the DL .... they were "solid" but not near as good as they have been all year with Cody. The Bears were able to constantly double JJ Watt and get away with it.

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Originally Posted by CretorFrigg

Dobbins is doing well right now. I don't see any reason why Sharpton should replace him.

These 2 guys are smart.

WG9032 · 11-12-2012

Amazing that Bradie James can start and play well. Everyone in Dallas thought he was done, nothing but a liability.

TimeKiller · 11-12-2012

Well Dobbins is filling out a check today, will he be suspended? I think he will catch a game for that hit on Cutler. We will have to see. Somebody else needs to step up!

Texn4life · 11-12-2012

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Originally Posted by TimeKiller

Well Dobbins is filling out a check today, will he be suspended? I think he will catch a game for that hit on Cutler. We will have to see. Somebody else needs to step up!

We should be able to beat the Jags with anyone at that position. You pick one. I think my little nephew can handle those guys. I really think we'll rest OD, Tate, and Cody another game anyway. Hopefully we can jump out on them early, rest up, and get ready for Turkey Day.

thunderkyss · 11-12-2012

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Originally Posted by TimeKiller

Well Dobbins is filling out a check today, will he be suspended? I think he will catch a game for that hit on Cutler. We will have to see. Somebody else needs to step up!

I think that was a bogus call. I bet he won't be fined.

IDEXAN · 11-12-2012

If you saw the Texans GL stand vs the Ravens in last years PO game in Baltimore you learned then that Dobbins was a real thumper with his big 4th down hit on Rice.

TexanExile · 11-12-2012

I suspect he will be fined but no way could he get suspended for that hit. The runner could have slid if he wanted to not be treated like a runner.

Dobbins should be really proud of the job he's doing. I agree.

**utahmark** · 11-12-2012

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Originally Posted by TexanExile

I suspect he will be fined but no way could he get suspended for that hit. The runner could have slid if he wanted to not be treated like a runner.

Dobbins should be really proud of the job he's doing. I agree.

It was the qb and he did'nt even have the ball anymore. Dobbins could of let up. I don't think he will be suspended though.

**Playoffs** · 11-12-2012

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Originally Posted by edwardc5637

They played a hell of a game tonight.

Yep. Bears attacked us up the middle and our guys met the challenge.

11-11-2012	#1
Texn4life Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,109 Rep Power: 10789	Pleased with our Inside Linebacker play Sure, these guys aren't Cushing and no one will confuse them as such. But Dobbins has played as well as anyone could hope for in Cushing's absence, and James has stepped up his play as well since the beginning of the year. Even Ruud stepped in and made a tackle when Dobbins went out for a big early in the game. We'll need these guys to continue to play at this level and probably be even better to get to the Super Bowl, but right now I'm pleased with their production especially after the all out brawl we just had.

11-11-2012	#2
Corrosion Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northwest Houston Age: 44 Posts: 26,917 Rep Power: 57783	Re: Pleased with our Inside Linebacker play I thought Ruud looked a bit lost when he filled in for Dobbins .... Probably expected since h's relatively new to the team. Dobbins .... Ive said it before and he's makin me say it again ..... that dude just makes plays. __________________ I have no tolerance for stupidity.

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Norg Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,886 Rep Power: 2454	Re: Pleased with our Inside Linebacker play our main weakness :::::::dont let others teams see this :::::: is our middle and with COdy out of rotation that intense a fies it is Sharpton ever coming back ....??????

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CretorFrigg Win. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Age: 31 Posts: 2,393 Rep Power: 13905	Re: Pleased with our Inside Linebacker play Dobbins is doing well right now. I don't see any reason why Sharpton should replace him. __________________

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edwardc5637 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Re: Pleased with our Inside Linebacker play They played a hell of a game tonight.

11-12-2012	#10
thunderkyss Hopkins Beyatch Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pt Arthur Texas Age: 40 Posts: 25,704 Rep Power: 51478	Re: Pleased with our Inside Linebacker play The offense didn't take the run game away from the Bears. We never got a big enough lead to force them to abandon the run. Forte carried the ball 16 times for 39 yards. 2.44 ypc..... yeah, our MLBs did their job today. I didn't watch the game yet, but watching the highlights, it looks like our LBs got deep, extending their pass coverage, which is amazing & something I've been saying they need to do for a long, long time. I even saw Barwin running step for step with Forte 25 yards down the field. __________________ I swear it's for real this time!

11-12-2012	#13
WG9032 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	Re: Pleased with our Inside Linebacker play Amazing that Bradie James can start and play well. Everyone in Dallas thought he was done, nothing but a liability.

11-12-2012	#14
TimeKiller Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: This giant tree, standing 10,000 ft. high but not reaching the ground. It's roots must hold the sky. Section: 521/Couch Age: 26 Posts: 7,648 Rep Power: 0	Re: Pleased with our Inside Linebacker play Well Dobbins is filling out a check today, will he be suspended? I think he will catch a game for that hit on Cutler. We will have to see. Somebody else needs to step up!

11-12-2012	#17
IDEXAN Hall of Fame Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Challis, ID Age: 47 Posts: 5,076 Rep Power: 8331	Re: Pleased with our Inside Linebacker play If you saw the Texans GL stand vs the Ravens in last years PO game in Baltimore you learned then that Dobbins was a real thumper with his big 4th down hit on Rice.

11-12-2012	#18
TexanExile Too Far Away Join Date: May 2004 Location: Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 1,568 Rep Power: 1757	Re: Pleased with our Inside Linebacker play I suspect he will be fined but no way could he get suspended for that hit. The runner could have slid if he wanted to not be treated like a runner. Dobbins should be really proud of the job he's doing. I agree.

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