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swisher · 08-18-2004

Aug 18 Chat

F Sabo (Mich): Mort I know you see this!!! Who do you think will have the better record this year, Lions or Texans? Also, which '02 draft pick would you rather have, Carr or Harrington?

Chris Mortensen: I would say the Texans. I think they are the real potential surprise team to watch this year. And I know you're from Michigan, but I would definitely take David Carr - and I believe everyone else in the NFL would, too. That's not a big knock on harrington. Carr is the real deal - a Pro Bowl QB waiting to happen.

**TEXANS84** · 08-18-2004

Well its nice to see some good press about us every once and awhile, even though they come in small bursts.
I don't know if this would qualify for a bandwagon reporter train though(I am keeping tabs).

Sarg01 · 08-18-2004

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Originally Posted by swisher

Aug 18 Chat

F Sabo (Mich): Mort I know you see this!!! Who do you think will have the better record this year, Lions or Texans? Also, which '02 draft pick would you rather have, Carr or Harrington?

Chris Mortensen: I would say the Texans. I think they are the real potential surprise team to watch this year. And I know you're from Michigan, but I would definitely take David Carr - and I believe everyone else in the NFL would, too. That's not a big knock on harrington. Carr is the real deal - a Pro Bowl QB waiting to happen.

This bandwagoning stuff is getting interesting - well, at least it's based on a game, even if a pre-season one as opposed to that weird Jacksonville thing that happened in the middle of the offseason.

**Lucky** · 08-18-2004

Mort loves Carr. That's about the 3rd time this offseason that he's given Carr props in his chats. Like Mort, I can't see anyone favoring Joey over David.

**texasguy346** · 08-18-2004

There have been a few times this offseason that Mort was high on Carr. He listed him among the likes of Culpepper, Vick, etc. based on his arm strength and athletic ability. Mort's not as much of a bandwagoner type guy as most talking heads. I'm sure there is some instances, but for the most part he just reports the facts in what he sees. He doesn't try to please anyone with what he says.

STEEL BLUE TEXANS · 08-18-2004

Mort has said before that besides Michael Vick, David Carr is the most physically gifted QB in the NFL.

Fiddy · 08-18-2004

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Originally Posted by STEEL BLUE TEXANS

Mort has said before that besides Michael Vick, David Carr is the most physically gifted QB in the NFL.

Not a lot of people give Carr enough credit for his running ability...

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Quarterbacks with the most rushing yardage the past two seasons:

Player Team Att. Yds
Michael Vick Atl. 153 1,032
D. Culpepper Min. 179 1,031
D. McNabb Phi. 134 815
Jeff Garcia Cle. 129 672
Steve McNair Ten. 120 578
Jake Plummer Den. 83 488
K. Stewart Chi. 102 481
David Carr Hou. 86 433
Aaron Brooks NO. 116 428

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/2743310

texan279 · 08-18-2004

Is it just me, or have we started getting a little more praise from the media after last Saturday's win? I know before preseason a lot of the media had the Jags picked as surprise team of the year and us to be in the cellar, but since last weekend it seems like a lot more of the media has us picked to be the surprise team and the Jags to be in the cellar...

Fiddy · 08-18-2004

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Originally Posted by texan279

Is it just me, or have we started getting a little more praise from the media after last Saturday's win? I know before preseason a lot of the media had the Jags picked as surprise team of the year and us to be in the cellar, but since last weekend it seems like a lot more of the media has us picked to be the surprise team and the Jags to be in the cellar...

It could be that, or we are getting closer to the season so there is more football talk and in return we have more chances to get metioned. I hear a lot of good stuff about the Texans on ESPN Radio...

**texasguy346** · 08-18-2004

I think it also has a bit to do with both ours and Jacksonvilles perpective preseason games. I believe the Jags got 5 or 6 points while Leftwich was in at QB with the 1st Teamers against the Dolphins. Couple that with David Carr leading the Texans to points their first three drives, and you get a bit of a flip flop scenario among many in the media. If the reverse happens this saturday, then you'll probably see yet another cycle of Texan bashing. I know that last Saturday SportsCenter led off with the Texans/Cowboys preseason game. The NFL media blitz is just beginning. Soon enough you'll see nothing but NFL coverage for the first half of every sports program.

El Tejano · 08-18-2004

One thing to remember is that Mort has been praising the Texans since the end of last season. I would pick Carr over Harrington anyday also but that is not to say Harrington isn't any good either. I just don't think Harrington would've done half the things Carr did with an expansion team.

Fiddy · 08-18-2004

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Originally Posted by texasguy346

Soon enough you'll see nothing but NFL coverage for the first half of every sports program.

The way I like it...

texan279 · 08-18-2004

I thought the time would never come...but I guess it is almost here

Sudds · 08-19-2004

Interesting post by Chris Mortenson of ESPN regarding the Carr vs. Harrington debate. I'm not one to compare these two guys, but my thoughts on Carr seem to match Mort's. See post below. What do you guys think?

F Sabo (Mich): Mort I know you see this!!! Who do you think will have the better record this year, Lions or Texans? Also, which '02 draft pick would you rather have, Carr or Harrington?

Chris Mortensen: I would say the Texans. I think they are the real potential surprise team to watch this year. And I know you're from Michigan, but I would definitely take David Carr - and I believe everyone else in the NFL would, too. That's not a big knock on harrington. Carr is the real deal - a Pro Bowl QB waiting to happen.

Sudds · 08-19-2004

I have no idea why my post was dragged down this far. I initially made this post about 2 hours ago and it just popped up now. Makes me look like an *****.

DominatorDavis · 08-19-2004

I am a middle of the road kind of guy. Not too much one way not to much the other - kind of split on a lot of sporting issues. To watch the media dichotomy just try their best to dissect this stuff. It is funny to watch the guessing games go on before the season begins. All the pomp and brash statements and media posturing. It is comical. Salsbury is all over the Texans saying that they are going to the playoffs while Ditka is the exact polar opposite claiming that they didnt improve and that they are bottom feeders.

There is a ton of pressure to be right....

Hervoyel · 08-19-2004

I swear sometimes I think the talking heads and writers just draw straws where every team is concerned. Half of them write "They stink" stories and the other half write "Surprise team of the year" stories. It's all about getting things interesting and stirring conversation. If we're talking about it then it was a "good" story.

08-18-2004	#1
swisher Old School Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atascocita Age: 37 Posts: 1,607 Rep Power: 128	mort report Aug 18 Chat F Sabo (Mich): Mort I know you see this!!! Who do you think will have the better record this year, Lions or Texans? Also, which '02 draft pick would you rather have, Carr or Harrington? Chris Mortensen: I would say the Texans. I think they are the real potential surprise team to watch this year. And I know you're from Michigan, but I would definitely take David Carr - and I believe everyone else in the NFL would, too. That's not a big knock on harrington. Carr is the real deal - a Pro Bowl QB waiting to happen.

08-18-2004	#8
texan279 Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rosenberg TX Age: 34 Posts: 5,561 Rep Power: 538	Is it just me, or have we started getting a little more praise from the media after last Saturday's win? I know before preseason a lot of the media had the Jags picked as surprise team of the year and us to be in the cellar, but since last weekend it seems like a lot more of the media has us picked to be the surprise team and the Jags to be in the cellar... __________________ Fire It Up, Let the engines roll, It's time to burn it down

08-18-2004	#13
texan279 Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rosenberg TX Age: 34 Posts: 5,561 Rep Power: 538	I thought the time would never come...but I guess it is almost here __________________ Fire It Up, Let the engines roll, It's time to burn it down

08-19-2004	#14
Sudds Rookie Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	Mort on Carr Interesting post by Chris Mortenson of ESPN regarding the Carr vs. Harrington debate. I'm not one to compare these two guys, but my thoughts on Carr seem to match Mort's. See post below. What do you guys think? F Sabo (Mich): Mort I know you see this!!! Who do you think will have the better record this year, Lions or Texans? Also, which '02 draft pick would you rather have, Carr or Harrington? Chris Mortensen: I would say the Texans. I think they are the real potential surprise team to watch this year. And I know you're from Michigan, but I would definitely take David Carr - and I believe everyone else in the NFL would, too. That's not a big knock on harrington. Carr is the real deal - a Pro Bowl QB waiting to happen.

08-19-2004	#17
Hervoyel The Right Track Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 12,878 Rep Power: 58407	I swear sometimes I think the talking heads and writers just draw straws where every team is concerned. Half of them write "They stink" stories and the other half write "Surprise team of the year" stories. It's all about getting things interesting and stirring conversation. If we're talking about it then it was a "good" story. __________________ A wise man once said "...well at this point it's all been hashed out and you either see it or don't. Hoping for a win next week" - HTown2ATX

08-18-2004	#2
TEXANS84 Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: The Woodlands, TX Age: 35 Posts: 7,447 Rep Power: 3116	Well its nice to see some good press about us every once and awhile, even though they come in small bursts. I don't know if this would qualify for a bandwagon reporter train though(I am keeping tabs).

08-18-2004	#4
Lucky Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 11,985 Rep Power: 37235	Mort loves Carr. That's about the 3rd time this offseason that he's given Carr props in his chats. Like Mort, I can't see anyone favoring Joey over David.

08-18-2004	#5
texasguy346 Mod Squad Join Date: May 2004 Location: Deer Park, TX Age: 30 Posts: 7,066 Rep Power: 2882	There have been a few times this offseason that Mort was high on Carr. He listed him among the likes of Culpepper, Vick, etc. based on his arm strength and athletic ability. Mort's not as much of a bandwagoner type guy as most talking heads. I'm sure there is some instances, but for the most part he just reports the facts in what he sees. He doesn't try to please anyone with what he says.

08-18-2004	#6
STEEL BLUE TEXANS Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sugar Land, Texas Age: 30 Posts: 5,327 Rep Power: 1832	Mort has said before that besides Michael Vick, David Carr is the most physically gifted QB in the NFL.

08-18-2004	#11
El Tejano Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,748 Rep Power: 6842	One thing to remember is that Mort has been praising the Texans since the end of last season. I would pick Carr over Harrington anyday also but that is not to say Harrington isn't any good either. I just don't think Harrington would've done half the things Carr did with an expansion team.

08-19-2004	#16
DominatorDavis Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 160 Rep Power: 10	I am a middle of the road kind of guy. Not too much one way not to much the other - kind of split on a lot of sporting issues. To watch the media dichotomy just try their best to dissect this stuff. It is funny to watch the guessing games go on before the season begins. All the pomp and brash statements and media posturing. It is comical. Salsbury is all over the Texans saying that they are going to the playoffs while Ditka is the exact polar opposite claiming that they didnt improve and that they are bottom feeders. There is a ton of pressure to be right....

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