Phillip Buchanon - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

TexanSam · 08-19-2006

I'm surprised a thread hasn't been started about him. He looked impressive today. He looked very good on punt returns and he didn't look too shabby as a CB. He wasn't mind-blowing, but I think he played well enough to earn a starting spot next week opposite Dunta Robinson. He didn't look like the Buchanon from last year, IMO. Out of the two pass interference penalties, I think one was totally bogus. Buch not turning around during one of the throws is his fault, but the guy falling in the endzone wasn't because Buchanon pushed him.

texan279 · 08-19-2006

yeah, that 2nd pass interference was a horrible call, the receiver fell clear as day

STEEL BLUE TEXANS · 08-19-2006

Definitely looked better than McCleon.

Brandon420tx · 08-19-2006

I read he forced a fumble or 2, and did good on punt returns, I have to go through and read the gameday thread.

BattleRedRaider · 08-19-2006

Best start PBuch has had as a Texan.

ccdude730 · 08-19-2006

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Originally Posted by Brandon420tx

I read he forced a fumble or 2, and did good on punt returns, I have to go through and read the gameday thread.

forced a fumble, recovered by a ram

recovered a fumble at the start of the 3rd

TexanSam · 08-19-2006

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Originally Posted by Brandon420tx

I read he forced a fumble or 2, and did good on punt returns, I have to go through and read the gameday thread.

I forgot about that. He did force a fumble. It's kind of like what Derrick Johnson does. He hit the ball out of the recievers hands by swinging around I think. Unfortunately, when the ball came out it rolled about 5 or 10 yards upfield and the Rams gained even more yardage. But it was a good play, just dumb luck that the ball managed to help the Rams more than hurt them.

Brandon420tx · 08-19-2006

Thankyou, I was gone during the game so I'm just getting the information right now.

Hervoyel · 08-19-2006

His first pass interference penalty was all Phillip. The second one was total BS and it seemed to me that the Rams QB's spent the rest of the game trying to pick on Buchanon but really didn't accomplish all that much. I thought he did good for the most part.

Mike Kerns · 08-20-2006

I thought he sure looked good returning those punts...

AFD1717 · 08-20-2006

You guys seem a little more encouraged than I am. I think it was the Radio Broadcast that called him "Big Play" because every time he is on the field there is a big play going one direction or the other. He showed some flashes, but what was discouraging for me was when he made mistakes that didn't require hm to hit anybody. I've come to grips with the fact that he will never be physical, but turning around to look at the ball instead of face guarding the WR is just basic football. If he is going to be a pure cover corner, he needs to get a lot more polished in his ability to cover.

**Malloy** · 08-20-2006

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Originally Posted by AFD1717

If he is going to be a pure cover corner, he needs to get a lot more polished in his ability to cover.

Fortunately that's what training camp is ALL about

powerfuldragon · 08-20-2006

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Originally Posted by Hervoyel

His first pass interference penalty was all Phillip. The second one was total BS and it seemed to me that the Rams QB's spent the rest of the game trying to pick on Buchanon but really didn't accomplish all that much. I thought he did good for the most part.

agreed, plus he returned punts like they were bad wedding presents.

AFD1717 · 08-20-2006

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Originally Posted by Malloy

Fortunately that's what training camp is ALL about

He's been around long enough to be better than he is. He is an athlete that happens to line up at CB. The guy missed his calling as a WR. He could have had a long career as a Todd Pinkston type.

ccdude730 · 08-20-2006

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Originally Posted by AFD1717

He's been around long enough to be better than he is. He is an athlete that happens to line up at CB. The guy missed his calling as a WR. He could have had a long career as a Todd Pinkston type.

what did he do wrong yesterday besides the 1 play where he did not look for the ball?

and knowing hoke, he heard it on the sidelines

AFD1717 · 08-20-2006

I guess I should slow down before I dig myself a hole I can't get out of.

I had to listen to the second half on the radio and the guys on Fan Feedback after the game spent the whole first segment talking about how the Rams' WRs were taking turns picking on Buchanon. They also went into the whether or not he was worth keeping on the team purely as a punt returner because he is a "Lame Duck at CB" (their words - not mine). Was I the only one who heard all that? They probably spent 10 minutes bashing him.

That is why I was suprised to see so much love for the guy, but since I don't have any specifics, I'll bow out.

OzzO · 08-20-2006

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Originally Posted by STEEL BLUE TEXANS

Definitely looked better than McCleon.

Agree. Though not giving up the big play, Dexter seemed to be burned quite often on receptions. As for PB - overall, not too bad. Yeah, there was that one definite interference call when the Rams went for it on 4th and 3, but otherwise a decent overall game.

Can't put the other call on him, as others noted, the refs gave the rams that one.

**infantrycak** · 08-20-2006

The guys on Fan Feedback should be the lame ducks. In any event--McLeon was exploited much much more than Buchanon yesterday. Buchanon showed much improved physical play redirecting a WR at the line of scrimmage and in his tackling. He stayed far tighter to his man than Mcleon who was repeatedly well away.

ccdude730 · 08-20-2006

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Originally Posted by AFD1717

I guess I should slow down before I dig myself a hole I can't get out of.

I had to listen to the second half on the radio and the guys on Fan Feedback after the game spent the whole first segment talking about how the Rams' WRs were taking turns picking on Buchanon. They also went into the whether or not he was worth keeping on the team purely as a punt returner because he is a "Lame Duck at CB" (their words - not mine). Was I the only one who heard all that? They probably spent 10 minutes bashing him.

That is why I was suprised to see so much love for the guy, but since I don't have any specifics, I'll bow out.

little bit of love, but just a pleasant surprise. he was jamming receivers, closing in good, and returning punts like it was nobodys business.

i cant see why they would actually bash him that much. IIRC he only allowed 2 receptions last night on whoever he was covering

Smash_Mouth_Mario · 08-20-2006

Run Buchanon!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9ZhnhTyLUQ

08-19-2006	#1
TexanSam Hall of Fame Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston Age: 25 Posts: 16,614 Rep Power: 23265	Phillip Buchanon I'm surprised a thread hasn't been started about him. He looked impressive today. He looked very good on punt returns and he didn't look too shabby as a CB. He wasn't mind-blowing, but I think he played well enough to earn a starting spot next week opposite Dunta Robinson. He didn't look like the Buchanon from last year, IMO. Out of the two pass interference penalties, I think one was totally bogus. Buch not turning around during one of the throws is his fault, but the guy falling in the endzone wasn't because Buchanon pushed him.

08-19-2006	#2
texan279 Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rosenberg TX Age: 34 Posts: 5,561 Rep Power: 538	yeah, that 2nd pass interference was a horrible call, the receiver fell clear as day __________________ Fire It Up, Let the engines roll, It's time to burn it down

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Brandon420tx Flounder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 25 Posts: 3,871 Rep Power: 4417	I read he forced a fumble or 2, and did good on punt returns, I have to go through and read the gameday thread. __________________ That Dolphin is the bravest thing I ever saw

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BattleRedRaider All Pro Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Robstown, Texas Age: 25 Posts: 679 Rep Power: 18	Best start PBuch has had as a Texan. __________________ Even through the darkest days, this fire burns...

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Brandon420tx Flounder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 25 Posts: 3,871 Rep Power: 4417	Thankyou, I was gone during the game so I'm just getting the information right now. __________________ That Dolphin is the bravest thing I ever saw

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STEEL BLUE TEXANS Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sugar Land, Texas Age: 30 Posts: 5,327 Rep Power: 1832	Definitely looked better than McCleon.

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Hervoyel The Right Track Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 12,880 Rep Power: 58937	His first pass interference penalty was all Phillip. The second one was total BS and it seemed to me that the Rams QB's spent the rest of the game trying to pick on Buchanon but really didn't accomplish all that much. I thought he did good for the most part. __________________ 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

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Mike Kerns Texans FC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: West Houston Section: Up top. Age: 34 Posts: 2,644 Rep Power: 873	I thought he sure looked good returning those punts... __________________ Luv Ya Steel Blue: Texans Radio - Follow Me on Twitter - State of the Texans

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AFD1717 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austin, TX Age: 34 Posts: 326 Rep Power: 8	You guys seem a little more encouraged than I am. I think it was the Radio Broadcast that called him "Big Play" because every time he is on the field there is a big play going one direction or the other. He showed some flashes, but what was discouraging for me was when he made mistakes that didn't require hm to hit anybody. I've come to grips with the fact that he will never be physical, but turning around to look at the ball instead of face guarding the WR is just basic football. If he is going to be a pure cover corner, he needs to get a lot more polished in his ability to cover. __________________ "We ain't here for a long time, so we're here for a good time."

08-20-2006	#18
infantrycak Lead Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 45 Posts: 37,495 Rep Power: 77116	The guys on Fan Feedback should be the lame ducks. In any event--McLeon was exploited much much more than Buchanon yesterday. Buchanon showed much improved physical play redirecting a WR at the line of scrimmage and in his tackling. He stayed far tighter to his man than Mcleon who was repeatedly well away. __________________ The Art of War

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Smash_Mouth_Mario Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Washington D.C. Age: 44 Posts: 259 Rep Power: 11	Run Buchanon! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9ZhnhTyLUQ __________________ Why the Texans will win with Mario! Here's why--->VIDEO Houston Texans Big Mistake - Ha ha! NOT!

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