AFC South - 2007 - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

SicilianJag · 12-26-2006

First of all, Congrats to the texans for their win this past weekend.

How tough is this division going to be to win next year? I see 4 teams in contention with just a few pieces each to address in the offseason:

colts - something to shore up their D up the middle. Their passing & running offense looks good returning, as usual. Obviously they have the most consistent offense, arguably the worst defense in the division. With no improvements at all, the offense keeps them in contention next year absent major injuries.

titans - like the jags, the titans need some work on their passing game. I think it covers the QB and the WRs, but at least they believe they know who their QB is. It also seems like the jags ran pretty well on them, so some more strength in the middle and some depth is probably called for in the draft. A little help/depth needed on both sides of the ball, but already showing signs of competing. With good coaching and a solid draft, they should be right there.

Jags - clearly the passing game is in desperate need of help. Decide on a direction at QB and get a play making WR. I think the WR is a free agent, but we have to see who comes available. Arguably the strongest defense, and the weakest passing game. With no improvements, defense and running game keep them in contention next year.

texans - I leave this to the board experts. As an outsider, like the Jags, you have to make a firm decision on the future at QB. Is Dayne signed for next year? Based upon comments from the beginning of the year, you probably need to continue acquiring players on the D side. Like the titans, with solid coaching and a good draft you're right in the thick of it. The big risk I see is if you take a QB in round 1 and have to wait out growing pains.

But the bottom line is that it was proven this year that any of the 4 teams can beat other division rivals on any given day. (except maybe the Jags against the texans this year.) Should be an exciting division race.

Titan "Tack" Fan · 12-26-2006

Titans 12-4
Colts 9-7
Texans 8-8
Jaguars 7-9

The Dream · 12-26-2006

If the colts don't make changes defensively I think the Titans will be the best team in the AFC South come next season.

SicilianJag · 12-26-2006

I'll probably get rained on from texan and titan fans, but I haven't seen enough passing from Vince Young yet to make them a favorite. His stats look good this week, he's a heck of an athlete with unquestionable scrambling and leadership skills, but I haven't seen the pocket skills yet that make him a McNair or Steve Young as opposed to a Mike Vick.

Nonetheless, titan fans have a reason to be optimistic and excited. After a couple off years, they are again on the rise.

As a homer, I'll take my Jags even up against them next year.

thunderkyss · 12-26-2006

Texans 13-3
Titans 9-7
Jags 9-7
Indy 5-11

If I were the Jags...... I'd go into next season as if Garrard was my starter. Give him about four games to prove that he should be the guy. If he isn't getting it done, then I'll announce an obscure injury, and put Byron in there.

Regardless, first thing in the draft, I'd get some talent that would allow Byron to stand back their and do his job. Since he'll be 100% for the first time in his professional career.

Titans..... I think the next few years are going to be seasons that could have been. next year, they'll go 9-7, and miss the playoffs, then in '08, they'll go 10-6, and still miss with teams like Indy & Baltimore winning the Wildcard spots.

Indy.... Their going to start hemoraging next year, trying to make changes to clearly define the QB, the OC, the DC, etc......

doughboy · 12-26-2006

Colts are gonna be the bottom feeders next year. No money for FA and cant afford Dwight Freeny there best defensive player. 6-10

Jags They've peeked theres no one in the draft that can help there passing game or lack of leaders. 9-7

Texans NEED a QB before they can sniff playoffs... Wouldnt suprise me if they over take the jags for defense next year. 8-8

Titans we need a pass rusher On the other side Of KVB and A reciver second Even though Brandon Jones is going to be a beast next year. Very good Oline
12-4

Silver Oak · 12-26-2006

I haven't seen the schedules for 07 yet, but if you are accepting bets on the Titans going 12-4, I'll take the other side of that action.

Titan "Tack" Fan · 12-26-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunderkyss

Texans 13-3

...I'm going to need an explanation for this.....

**Trap_Star** · 12-26-2006

Im not getting my hopes up again....In 04 we went 7-9, we swept both the titans and jags. Everybody was like "In 05 we'll be a playoff team!!"

05: 2-14

**mexican_texan** · 12-26-2006

The team is getting better because they're learning the system. The 05 Texans stunk it up because they lost the leaders with a coaching staff that was quickly spiraling down the toilet. We have a good GM now in Rick Smith who won't be just another yes man like Casserly.

Jags....same as always...inconsistent.

Colts...on the decline.

Titans....fear them.

YoungTexanFan · 12-26-2006

a simple way to sum it up:

Texans: 16-0
Titans: 0-12-4
Jags: 0-12-4
Colts: 0-12-4

None of the other AFC south teams win a game, and are only able to tie each other in a 0-0 deadlock. Texans dominate and win it all.

Too homer?

ATX · 12-26-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungTexanFan

a simple way to sum it up:

Texans: 16-0
Titans: 0-12-4
Jags: 0-12-4
Colts: 0-12-4

None of the other AFC south teams win a game, and are only able to tie each other in a 0-0 deadlock. Texans dominate and win it all.

Too homer?

Slightly

ATX · 12-26-2006

Colts 12-4
Texans 8-8
Jags 7-9
Titans 5-11

Even with a crappy Defense, the Colts will still win the division next year for the last time.

Jags will continue to play their .500ish style of ball, losing 2 to the Texans of course.

Titans luck will run out next year, Teams will gameplan VY better next year, and that Defense is the worst in the AFC South.

**edo783** · 12-26-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungTexanFan

a simple way to sum it up:

Texans: 16-0
Titans: 0-12-4
Jags: 0-12-4
Colts: 0-12-4

None of the other AFC south teams win a game, and are only able to tie each other in a 0-0 deadlock. Texans dominate and win it all.

Too homer?

Nahhh, well...maybe a bit.

GuerillaBlack · 12-26-2006

Do you see how Tony Romo has stopped...teams will gameplan for Vince Young.

YoungTexanFan · 12-27-2006

Colts: 11-5 (last year of dominance)
Titans: 9-7 (Team on the rise. Will start fast, fall fast at the end.)
Texans: 8-8 (Mared by controversy and unwillingness to draft OL still)
Jags: 6-10 (Team has peaked. Lacks starting QB and a true #1 WR. Defense aging which kept them afloat for years. Smith is gone now as well.)

I see the Titans becoming the next power in the division with us nipping their heels for a short while until we draft OL and make a serious push to the top.

**mexican_texan** · 12-27-2006

About the unwillingness to draft OL...Rick Smith has yet to have a draft, so you can't bring up the team's draft history to support any single fact whatsoever, such as never drafting a PK in the first round. Kubiak drafted two tackles last year, one of which was once considered a top five pick.

12-27-2006

I also believe 2007 is the Colts last year of dominance

Colts 11-5
Titans 10-6
Texans 8-8
Jags 7-9

HoustonFan · 12-27-2006

Colts 10-6
Titans 9-7
Texans 8-8
Jaguars 7-9

Top dogs of the AFC South will be on the decline - Jags and Colts.

Texans pick up a Safety, QB, and Running Back in the draft - not sure how many more picks we have hopefully enough for some O-Linemen, but those 2 for sure, maybe a QB. *sigh Carr may be traded and Sage takes over, rookie actually LEARNS from the sideline as he transitions from college to the pros. The personality of this team changes drastically from mediocre to one of showing it on the field that we want to win.

Titans should build on this exciting season. Haven't really gotten a chance to watch many Titans games other than against the Texans and if they made game of the week on NFL Network to see where they are lacking. One thing is true, they are finding ways to win.

Colts may be peaking or this is the season where it starts to go down hill. Would be pretty nice if we had enough to get Freeney - I can dream, right? :-) Colts will still hav a winning season, but will acqure more losses as well.

Jaguars might fal off, but not drastically.

In all I think every team gets a win over the other next season and the Afc South is the tough division in the NFL next season.

thunderkyss · 12-27-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titan "Tack" Fan

...I'm going to need an explanation for this.....

Texans 13-3

that means the Texans will win 13 games....... and lose 3.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by atxcoolguy

Titans luck will run out next year, Teams will gameplan VY better next year, and that Defense is the worst in the AFC South.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuerillaBlack

Do you see how Tony Romo has stopped...teams will gameplan for Vince Young.

& that's why teams are getting beat by Vince Young.

He's just the QB. Show me a game where the Titans have won, but had a poor rushing day.... Show me when the Cowboys have won, and had a poor rushing day. Show me a loss, where they've rushed for over 100 yards....

The key to stopping the Cowboys, and the key to beating the Titans, is stopping the run.

We owned the Titans in Tennssee(stat-wise) because we focused on stopping their running game. But at home, we were so focused on stopping Vince, we let Travis Henry go off.

Remember when we signed Weaver, our coach said the keys to victory were stopping the run, and running the ball. We need to get back to that, and stick with it.

12-26-2006	#2
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12-26-2006	#3
The Dream Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pearland Age: 27 Posts: 4,220 Rep Power: 0	Re: AFC South - 2007 If the colts don't make changes defensively I think the Titans will be the best team in the AFC South come next season.

12-26-2006	#4
SicilianJag Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 32 Rep Power: 0	Re: AFC South - 2007 I'll probably get rained on from texan and titan fans, but I haven't seen enough passing from Vince Young yet to make them a favorite. His stats look good this week, he's a heck of an athlete with unquestionable scrambling and leadership skills, but I haven't seen the pocket skills yet that make him a McNair or Steve Young as opposed to a Mike Vick. Nonetheless, titan fans have a reason to be optimistic and excited. After a couple off years, they are again on the rise. As a homer, I'll take my Jags even up against them next year.

12-26-2006	#5
thunderkyss Hopkins Beyatch Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pt Arthur Texas Age: 40 Posts: 25,708 Rep Power: 51478	Re: AFC South - 2007 Texans 13-3 Titans 9-7 Jags 9-7 Indy 5-11 If I were the Jags...... I'd go into next season as if Garrard was my starter. Give him about four games to prove that he should be the guy. If he isn't getting it done, then I'll announce an obscure injury, and put Byron in there. Regardless, first thing in the draft, I'd get some talent that would allow Byron to stand back their and do his job. Since he'll be 100% for the first time in his professional career. Titans..... I think the next few years are going to be seasons that could have been. next year, they'll go 9-7, and miss the playoffs, then in '08, they'll go 10-6, and still miss with teams like Indy & Baltimore winning the Wildcard spots. Indy.... Their going to start hemoraging next year, trying to make changes to clearly define the QB, the OC, the DC, etc...... __________________ I swear it's for real this time!

12-26-2006	#6
doughboy Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: near mexican border Age: 22 Posts: 115 Rep Power: 7	Re: AFC South - 2007 Colts are gonna be the bottom feeders next year. No money for FA and cant afford Dwight Freeny there best defensive player. 6-10 Jags They've peeked theres no one in the draft that can help there passing game or lack of leaders. 9-7 Texans NEED a QB before they can sniff playoffs... Wouldnt suprise me if they over take the jags for defense next year. 8-8 Titans we need a pass rusher On the other side Of KVB and A reciver second Even though Brandon Jones is going to be a beast next year. Very good Oline 12-4 __________________ I was once arrested for assault at a toy company. Battery not included.

12-26-2006	#1
SicilianJag Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 32 Rep Power: 0	AFC South - 2007 First of all, Congrats to the texans for their win this past weekend. How tough is this division going to be to win next year? I see 4 teams in contention with just a few pieces each to address in the offseason: colts - something to shore up their D up the middle. Their passing & running offense looks good returning, as usual. Obviously they have the most consistent offense, arguably the worst defense in the division. With no improvements at all, the offense keeps them in contention next year absent major injuries. titans - like the jags, the titans need some work on their passing game. I think it covers the QB and the WRs, but at least they believe they know who their QB is. It also seems like the jags ran pretty well on them, so some more strength in the middle and some depth is probably called for in the draft. A little help/depth needed on both sides of the ball, but already showing signs of competing. With good coaching and a solid draft, they should be right there. Jags - clearly the passing game is in desperate need of help. Decide on a direction at QB and get a play making WR. I think the WR is a free agent, but we have to see who comes available. Arguably the strongest defense, and the weakest passing game. With no improvements, defense and running game keep them in contention next year. texans - I leave this to the board experts. As an outsider, like the Jags, you have to make a firm decision on the future at QB. Is Dayne signed for next year? Based upon comments from the beginning of the year, you probably need to continue acquiring players on the D side. Like the titans, with solid coaching and a good draft you're right in the thick of it. The big risk I see is if you take a QB in round 1 and have to wait out growing pains. But the bottom line is that it was proven this year that any of the 4 teams can beat other division rivals on any given day. (except maybe the Jags against the texans this year.) Should be an exciting division race.

12-26-2006	#7
Silver Oak Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Woodlands Section: way up the ramp Age: 50 Posts: 3,620 Rep Power: 559	Re: AFC South - 2007 I haven't seen the schedules for 07 yet, but if you are accepting bets on the Titans going 12-4, I'll take the other side of that action.

12-26-2006	#9
Trap_Star SiteContributor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: xvideo Age: 27 Posts: 4,348 Rep Power: 9782	Re: AFC South - 2007 Im not getting my hopes up again....In 04 we went 7-9, we swept both the titans and jags. Everybody was like "In 05 we'll be a playoff team!!" 05: 2-14 __________________ Sorry Brakos! I need to change my Sig for Texan_Bill's friend!! RIP Stephen "Bubba" Carranza!! You will always be loved!! RIP!!!

12-26-2006	#11
YoungTexanFan Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,788 Rep Power: 653	Re: AFC South - 2007 a simple way to sum it up: Texans: 16-0 Titans: 0-12-4 Jags: 0-12-4 Colts: 0-12-4 None of the other AFC south teams win a game, and are only able to tie each other in a 0-0 deadlock. Texans dominate and win it all. Too homer? __________________ The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we had when we created them.

12-26-2006	#13
ATX Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Austin Age: 33 Posts: 9,563 Rep Power: 142	Re: AFC South - 2007 Colts 12-4 Texans 8-8 Jags 7-9 Titans 5-11 Even with a crappy Defense, the Colts will still win the division next year for the last time. Jags will continue to play their .500ish style of ball, losing 2 to the Texans of course. Titans luck will run out next year, Teams will gameplan VY better next year, and that Defense is the worst in the AFC South.

12-26-2006	#15
GuerillaBlack Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dee Eff Dub Age: 21 Posts: 8,760 Rep Power: 6323	Re: AFC South - 2007 Do you see how Tony Romo has stopped...teams will gameplan for Vince Young.

12-27-2006	#16
YoungTexanFan Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,788 Rep Power: 653	Re: AFC South - 2007 Colts: 11-5 (last year of dominance) Titans: 9-7 (Team on the rise. Will start fast, fall fast at the end.) Texans: 8-8 (Mared by controversy and unwillingness to draft OL still) Jags: 6-10 (Team has peaked. Lacks starting QB and a true #1 WR. Defense aging which kept them afloat for years. Smith is gone now as well.) I see the Titans becoming the next power in the division with us nipping their heels for a short while until we draft OL and make a serious push to the top. __________________ The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we had when we created them.

12-27-2006	#18
whiskeyrbl Guest Posts: n/a	Re: AFC South - 2007 I also believe 2007 is the Colts last year of dominance Colts 11-5 Titans 10-6 Texans 8-8 Jags 7-9

12-27-2006	#19
HoustonFan Hall of Fame Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 34 Posts: 1,180 Rep Power: 10	Re: AFC South - 2007 Colts 10-6 Titans 9-7 Texans 8-8 Jaguars 7-9 Top dogs of the AFC South will be on the decline - Jags and Colts. Texans pick up a Safety, QB, and Running Back in the draft - not sure how many more picks we have hopefully enough for some O-Linemen, but those 2 for sure, maybe a QB. *sigh Carr may be traded and Sage takes over, rookie actually LEARNS from the sideline as he transitions from college to the pros. The personality of this team changes drastically from mediocre to one of showing it on the field that we want to win. Titans should build on this exciting season. Haven't really gotten a chance to watch many Titans games other than against the Texans and if they made game of the week on NFL Network to see where they are lacking. One thing is true, they are finding ways to win. Colts may be peaking or this is the season where it starts to go down hill. Would be pretty nice if we had enough to get Freeney - I can dream, right? :-) Colts will still hav a winning season, but will acqure more losses as well. Jaguars might fal off, but not drastically. In all I think every team gets a win over the other next season and the Afc South is the tough division in the NFL next season. __________________ Frustrated watching the Texans? Then you definitely need this!!!!!

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