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phan1 · 10-02-2005

Well, I thought we did a really good job handling Rudy Johnson today. A lot of that seemed to be because of Travis Johnson really being able to handle the right side of the Offensive line. Good to see that our 1st round pick is being put to use. I don't really like using our 1st pick for depth reasons rather than a guy who can come in and start for us right away. But it's good to see us get some production out of him.

And on a side note, I really think Mathis is still hurt. He didn't show much of his speed on special teams at all, and I don't think he even played on our offence at all.

Scooter · 10-02-2005

i thought johnson looked pretty bad. payne & smith each tied up 2 blockers and got somewhat of a push, but johnson was held at bay easily by the right tackle. payne was taken out usually during the nickel defense and the 4-man rush from it was laughable.

Texas · 10-02-2005

I noticed quite a bit of speed on special teams. Maybe not his full potential but I saw quite a bit. As for his receiveing role, his point on the field was mainly for a distraction. Also as for TJ I think he did decent for his first start all though he needs alot of work.

ccdude730 · 10-02-2005

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Originally Posted by phan1

And on a side note, I really think Mathis is still hurt. He didn't show much of his speed on special teams at all, and I don't think he even played on our offence at all.

goodness, how fast do you expect this guy to run on kickoffs.

and yes he did see time at WR, just no time to get a catch or get a ball thrown his way

phan1 · 10-02-2005

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Originally Posted by ccdude730

goodness, how fast do you expect this guy to run on kickoffs.

and yes he did see time at WR, just no time to get a catch or get a ball thrown his way

I expect him to get past the 20.

the wonger need food · 10-02-2005

(1) whole tackle. Career day for TJ.

keyfro · 10-02-2005

the thing everyone is over looking here is that rookie defensive tackles rarely make an impact their first year...it normally takes the DT's 3 seasons to do anything of close to an impact

ledzeppelin229 · 10-02-2005

Mathis showed some speed on the first couple returns. He should improve as his hamstring gets better and he gets more experience.

TJ, who knows. I know a lot of DL drafted lately have disappointed the first year/rode the bench and then made a big impact after a year or so.

touttail · 10-02-2005

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Originally Posted by phan1

And on a side note, I really think Mathis is still hurt. He didn't show much of his speed on special teams at all, and I don't think he even played on our offence at all.

The first kickoff he got he ran hard "STRAIGHT" up the field for some good yardage.
Afterward, when he got the ball he danced around too much instead of running up the field.

bobby 119C

Bubbajwp · 10-02-2005

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Originally Posted by the wonger need food

(1) whole tackle. Career day for TJ.

How many times do us Texan fans have to explain that in a 3-4 the dline ties up blockers.

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phan1 All Pro Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 650 Rep Power: 9	On the plus side, Travis Johnson had a good game. Well, I thought we did a really good job handling Rudy Johnson today. A lot of that seemed to be because of Travis Johnson really being able to handle the right side of the Offensive line. Good to see that our 1st round pick is being put to use. I don't really like using our 1st pick for depth reasons rather than a guy who can come in and start for us right away. But it's good to see us get some production out of him. And on a side note, I really think Mathis is still hurt. He didn't show much of his speed on special teams at all, and I don't think he even played on our offence at all.

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Scooter Funky Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 33 Posts: 4,213 Rep Power: 11587	i thought johnson looked pretty bad. payne & smith each tied up 2 blockers and got somewhat of a push, but johnson was held at bay easily by the right tackle. payne was taken out usually during the nickel defense and the 4-man rush from it was laughable. __________________

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keyfro Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 1,859 Rep Power: 13	the thing everyone is over looking here is that rookie defensive tackles rarely make an impact their first year...it normally takes the DT's 3 seasons to do anything of close to an impact __________________ With the 10th overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft the Houston Texans select...?????

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Texas Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Clear Lake Age: 24 Posts: 1,030 Rep Power: 9	I noticed quite a bit of speed on special teams. Maybe not his full potential but I saw quite a bit. As for his receiveing role, his point on the field was mainly for a distraction. Also as for TJ I think he did decent for his first start all though he needs alot of work.

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the wonger need food Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston Age: 43 Posts: 2,535 Rep Power: 1085	(1) whole tackle. Career day for TJ.

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