Get off the bandwagon...

[Errant Hothy]

Originally Posted by Allstar

We've been GRONKED!

Originally Posted by DX-TEX

So we all have ghonorrea?

And that why you always put a raincoat on your jimmy before "interacting" with porn stars.

[76Texan]

Originally Posted by Double Barrel

Yeah, I kinda' miss that dude...mainly because the Texans are 11-1 and we never got to rub his smug little nose in it.

Tonight's game is one of those that has me feeling nervous. I've got tremendous respect for the Patriots organization, and while I don't have a "second favorite team", the Patriots are the team that I have followed and rooted for as the anti-Colts for the past decade. Anything that balanced out Peyton Manning's dominance was a good thing, and Brady/Belichick/Patriots were that counter-balance for a long time.

I really want this year to be a "changing of the guard", so to speak. The Patriots have been the franchise of the past decade, much like the Cowboys in the '90's, 49ers in the '80's, and Steelers in the '70's. And while I respect them and consider Brady to be #2 behind Montana, I also feel like the time has come for other teams to start building dominance for the next decade.

Can the Texans be that team? Obviously I hope so. Will they be that team? I'm not a fortune teller and cannot say for sure. I'm nervous as a Texans fan, filled with excitement to finally have a great team after a decade of mediocrity and futility, but also plagued with the curse of Houston's pro football past. Will the 2012 Texans finally put that past to rest and establish a new era, a new standard to be followed by future Houston teams? Or, will they continue the curse that has haunted this city for decades...

Tonight does not answer those questions. Win or lose, it's only one regular season game. But, it can give us some insight to the team and how they might perform in the post-season. Put up a hard fight, and win or lose, we can be proud. Wither and gasp for air like they did against the Packers, and I cannot help but feel a little worried about January 2013. JMO

GO TEXANS!!

[Dread-Head]

Originally Posted by GRONKED

Before it crashes and burns tonight.

Your beloved texans will get lit up. It wont be close.

I could post actual analysis here on why the pats will blow you out but these mods took a week to fkn approve me here so its too late for good conversation. Besides id likely get dismissed like all the espn experts picking the pats to win.

Instead, just want to point out that what rodgers did to your d was no fluke, no blip. Brady will do the same.

Pats by no less than 20.

Houston ko'd from playoffs by pats or broncos..depends who gets you first.

You heard it here.

(If I dont get banned ill be back to talk trash after)

Gl texans! (Mnf? Bright lights? In Foxboro? Vs g.o.a.t? Youll need it

Who is this ass-whole?

[Dread-Head]

Originally Posted by GRONKED

Really?

Defense? You made henne look like...wait for it....tom brady.

Lol @ mentioning lion win. Fake td kept you in the game. That win and the jags ot game back to back? So impressed. Pats play jags in a few weeks I sure hope we can pull out a miracle ot comeback win vs them too

Bears win gets no respect...no Jay Cutler. Your o was awful. Bring that mediocre o to Foxboro, watch what happens.

Really...no Jay Cutler...you're right. Our defense was utterly pathetic against...NO WAIT...Cutler got KNOCKED THE VUGG OUT in the first quarter! I'm sorry...You were saying? Please continue.

[badboy]

Originally Posted by GRONKED

Before it crashes and burns tonight.

Your beloved texans will get lit up. It wont be close.

I could post actual analysis here on why the pats will blow you out but these mods took a week to fkn approve me here so its too late for good conversation. Besides id likely get dismissed like all the espn experts picking the pats to win.

Instead, just want to point out that what rodgers did to your d was no fluke, no blip. Brady will do the same.

Pats by no less than 20.

Houston ko'd from playoffs by pats or broncos..depends who gets you first.

You heard it here.

(If I dont get banned ill be back to talk trash after)

Gl texans! (Mnf? Bright lights? In Foxboro? Vs g.o.a.t? Youll need it

Win or lose, I will be here Tuesday. Will you?

[Dread-Head]

Originally Posted by ItsMyFault

Most Texans fans aren't bandwagon fans. Sorry to disappoint.

I believe a thread WAS started to inquire as to where the "bandwagon" types were coming from last year. I believe the person who started it was, intelligent, charming, witty and good looking too...

[Foxboro Steve]

http://www.csnne.com/football-new-en...09&feedID=3352

You guys might like that. Curran is a bit of a Pats homer, but he balances out guys like Shaughnessy and Borges.

[Dread-Head]

Originally Posted by GRONKED

Lol at arod or anyone active vs brady. 3 sbs...5 sb appearances...2 mvps...maybe another this year...gtfo. brady is the best in the game today (I believe arod was quoted saying that himself.

Gtexan...dont u worry. This screenname wil be very relevant comme playoffs.

I promise ill be back tonight to lol @ the panic on this forum. I see it now..."dont panic guys it was just an off day itll be different in the playoffs @ reliant. If you pull the miracle ill admit youre probably sb bound.

Wont happen tho. Belichick will make sure Arian doesnt beat us.and schaubll have a good day...but wont keep up.

Who's covering Andre Johnson? The entire team isn't Arian Foster and J.J. Watt. Your people DID remember to pay off the officials I assume?

[Dread-Head]

Originally Posted by Foxboro Steve

I don't think the original poster speaks for all of us. I have some concerns about our secondary and the ability to stop Johnson and Schaub specifically. We have not been able to stop fast, large wideouts, and I see nothing to make me think it will start tonight. The only thing that makes me think we can win this is the fact that if it turns into a track meet, the odds switch and favor Brady and his cast.

We are pretty beat up offensively. Gronk and Edelman are out. Welker will likely have a huge game against your nickel back, but that just cancels out any production by Johnson. I am confident in Spikes ability to least slow Foster, but you guys have Watt, and he's a linebacking god.

Should be a very good, even matchup. I really don't see a blowout on our part. You guys could definitely blow us out, as our secondary has been suspect. If the Pats D is anything close to championship mettle, than we have to stop either Johnson or Foster. If we don't, then none of the trash talk in the world is going to matter.

I expect to see you guys again in January, anyway. Good luck and enjoy the game tonight.

...I like THIS guy. Welcome to the board dude.

[thunderkyss]

Originally Posted by Foxboro Steve

http://www.csnne.com/football-new-en...09&feedID=3352

You guys might like that. Curran is a bit of a Pats homer, but he balances out guys like Shaughnessy and Borges.

I don't think I like this guy.

Now here come the Texans in their letterman jackets understanding EXACTLY what they’re up against. Why would they bill this as the biggest game in franchise history when they played two playoff games last year? Because they played those playoff games with third-string quarterback T.J. Yates as their starter. That wasn’t the Texans. It was a team trying valiantly but vainly to survive when it knew it was ultimately doomed.

[Dread-Head]

Originally Posted by Fiddler

I don't think I like this guy.

I can't be mad at the man for loving and supporting his team. He's not being disrespectful. Hell I LOATHE Tom Brady and did a little happy dance when Pittsburgh played the Patriots and Troy Polamalu laid Wes Welker OUT in the last 2 mins of the game. He's in here supporting his team and unlike Gronk he's not being a tool about it. I've no issue with the man.

[Foxboro Steve]

Originally Posted by Dread-Head

...I like THIS guy. Welcome to the board dude.

Thanks man. I lurked around before I decided to join. I wasn't about to jump in with a bunch of smack talkers. Intelligent football talk...I am a player for that. A little smack is fun, but back it up. Otherwise it's like being on a Jests board. It just turns into "eff you" pretty quick.

[Dread-Head]

Originally Posted by Foxboro Steve

Thanks man. I lurked around before I decided to join. I wasn't about to jump in with a bunch of smack talkers. Intelligent football talk...I am a player for that. A little smack is fun, but back it up. Otherwise it's like being on a Jests board. It just turns into "eff you" pretty quick.

Actually the "F-you" section in here is called the "No Spin Zone".

[thunderkyss]

Originally Posted by Dread-Head

I can't be mad at the man for loving and supporting his team. He's not being disrespectful. Hell I LOATHE Tom Brady and did a little happy dance when Pittsburgh played the Patriots and Troy Polamalu laid Wes Welker OUT in the last 2 mins of the game. He's in here supporting his team and unlike Gronk he's not being a tool about it. I've no issue with the man.

I don't like the homer who wrote that article, I have no feeling whatsoever towards the Pats fan that "shared" that jewel with us.

[76Texan]

Just leave it to the Dread.

He's got a way of talking

[EllisUnit]

Maybe an over load with all the "new" fans the texans have now.

[Foxboro Steve]

Originally Posted by Fiddler

I don't like the homer who wrote that article, I have no feeling whatsoever towards the Pats fan that "shared" that jewel with us.

i certainly meant no disrespect.

[Everlong]

Originally Posted by Dread-Head

I can't be mad at the man for loving and supporting his team. He's not being disrespectful. Hell I LOATHE Tom Brady and did a little happy dance when Pittsburgh played the Patriots and Troy Polamalu laid Wes Welker OUT in the last 2 mins of the game. He's in here supporting his team and unlike Gronk he's not being a tool about it. I've no issue with the man.

It was Ryan Clark at the start of the 4th quarter and a complete cheap shot. That's like me saying I hate Matt Shaub and was so happy when Slauson cheap shotted Brian Cushing taking him out for the year. While I don't agree with all of Goddell's edicts I think that stuff needs to go.

[EllisUnit]

Pats fans we are all glad you guys are here to talk football, like i see some of our guys are on yalls board.

We are all Homers for our own team, and we all "well most" think our teams will win. Which we all know only one can win, we play you guys at home, that right there is reason enough for people to doubt us ! Will i be mad if we lose ? No not really, but i EXPECT to win. Like you guys should expect the pats to win.

Its what makes this game great. Any given Sunday/monday/thursday

[HOU-TEX]

Originally Posted by Everlong

They'll be a handful for sure. I'm really interested in seeing Vollmer vs Watt. Vollmer is really underrated and unknown for the most part nationally. He has had back issues so I'm hoping he's relitively healthy. He's held guys like Robert Mathis and Mario Williams down without help. Watt is playing at a different level than those guys so this will be a great matchup.

I think they'll try to slow them down with some traps and draws and who's excutes will go a long way to deciding who wins.

Inside I'm interested to see what type of delayed blitzes Phillips sends. The Pats are very good at picking up the blitz so I expect him to send some delayed blitzes and vary what position they're coming from.

Yup, we used to see a lot of Vollmer around these parts. He's not really underrated to me and several others around here. Dude can play!