Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

keyfro · 03-27-2007

i figured since we have an expectation thread for matt schaub our new number 8 we could use a expectation thread on our former 1st overall pick last year.

so what is everyones expectations for mario this season?

i want to see him be the dominant player he was at college for a good portion of the season...i know he's not ready yet to be a dominant every game but if he can rack up around 10 sacks this season i think we have look at that as huge improvement...i want to see him develop a second pass rush technique...and i want to see him at one position...not switching back and fourth between dt and de...i think that alone will help him the most

**Texan_Bill** · 03-27-2007

Expecatations....

"Kill 'em all and let God sort 'em out!!!! "

joedinkle · 03-27-2007

Double Digit Sacks

and maybe towards the end of the season, see him able to get some penetration from inside the line, but thats icing on the cake.

HuttoKarl · 03-27-2007

I just expect him to be there to force teams to run the other way and to have a few more games like the Giants game. I expect to see OT's flying into the backfield and landing on their backs and some QB's to have that "OH SHEEET!!!!" look on their faces.

I don't want to get caught up in numbers other than wins and losses.

Exithios · 03-27-2007

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Originally Posted by joedinkle

Double Digit Sacks

I agree.

I predict an 11 sack season.

kbourda · 03-27-2007

Personally, my expectations for him is no different than the rest of the team. I say just go out and give it your all, 100% of the time. I don't like excuses about him or anyone else for that matter playing in pain and all that stuff. If you're on the field, play hard. It's just that simple.

**Malloy** · 03-27-2007

Honestly I do not care how many sacks he gets, if he can demand double coverage often, that should lead to sacks for the team.

I expect to see him more calm than last year, fewer jitters. And if the toe-thingie were the thing holding him back last year (I guess it is, I have no reason to think otherwise) then he'll be a dominating factor on our defence.

So... I expect few sacks from Mario, but a dominating and vital role in the defense, leading to overall success

Blake · 03-27-2007

SuperBowl MVP. Nothing less.

**Trap_Star** · 03-27-2007

pro-bowl...

texans83 · 03-27-2007

I would like to see him in the pro bowl but if nothing else as long as he contributes to us getting our first winning season then I would say thats a start.

TheOgre · 03-27-2007

He had 4.5 sacks at the mid-point of last season then suffered from plantar fasciitis. I think he will be very good this year, but not great. I'm guessing 8-12 sacks if he stays healthy at least 14 games.

yourfavoritetexan42 · 03-27-2007

I expect him to be a top 5 pass rusher and lead our team with tackles for loss. Tackles for loss are just as valuable as sacks, but they aren't talked about as much. I also expect a few more forced fumbles. He showed great progression last season and now that he is injury free he should come out with a lot to prove and have a great season.

kastofsna · 03-27-2007

inducted into the Hall of Fame during the bye week.

HuttoKarl · 03-27-2007

Sprout wings and fly around the stadium whistling the Star Spangled Banner and perhaps to solve the AIDS crisis in Africa.

I mean...vince shoots lasers out his eyes...Mario's gotta one-up that.

joedinkle · 03-27-2007

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Originally Posted by yourfavoritetexan42

I expect him to be a top 5 pass rusher and lead our team with tackles for loss.

Agreed, that is a big deal to me as well. Equally as important as sacks, since the result is the same...lost yardage.

The Pencil Neck · 03-27-2007

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Originally Posted by HuttoKarl

Sprout wings and fly around the stadium whistling the Star Spangled Banner and perhaps to solve the AIDS crisis in Africa.

I mean...vince shoots lasers out his eyes...Mario's gotta one-up that.

Then shouldn't he shoot lasers out of his... lack of information?

Dallas_Texan · 03-27-2007

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Originally Posted by TheOgre

He had 4.5 sacks at the mid-point of last season then suffered from plantar fasciitis. I think he will be very good this year, but not great. I'm guessing 8-12 sacks if he stays healthy at least 14 games.

That sound more likely....I'll say 10-14 though. It may sound a bit much, but he was on a roll to get 9 last season before the injury, and hopefully he will only improve. The only thing that might keep him at 10 sacks or fewer is the fact that we still don't have a single quality DT.

**gtexan02** · 03-27-2007

Haha I'm surprised I haven't heard anyone say "go back in time and make the Texans select VY"

But seriously, I fully expect him to produce at least 10 sacks and 2 forced fumbles

**Specnatz** · 03-27-2007

I expect Mario to kick Chuck Norris's Butt.

powerfuldragon · 03-27-2007

I expect him to play well.

03-27-2007	#1
keyfro Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 1,859 Rep Power: 13	Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 i figured since we have an expectation thread for matt schaub our new number 8 we could use a expectation thread on our former 1st overall pick last year. so what is everyones expectations for mario this season? i want to see him be the dominant player he was at college for a good portion of the season...i know he's not ready yet to be a dominant every game but if he can rack up around 10 sacks this season i think we have look at that as huge improvement...i want to see him develop a second pass rush technique...and i want to see him at one position...not switching back and fourth between dt and de...i think that alone will help him the most __________________ With the 10th overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft the Houston Texans select...?????

03-27-2007	#2
Texan_Bill Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston. Mediocrity Lives Here!! Section: Bull Pen!! Age: 45 Posts: 47,095 Rep Power: 42178	Re: Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 Expecatations.... "Kill 'em all and let God sort 'em out!!!! " __________________ DeAndre!

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joedinkle Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 256 Rep Power: 58	Re: Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 Double Digit Sacks and maybe towards the end of the season, see him able to get some penetration from inside the line, but thats icing on the cake. Last edited by joedinkle; 03-27-2007 at 08:45 AM.

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HuttoKarl Hall of Fame Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,655 Rep Power: 1622	Re: Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 I just expect him to be there to force teams to run the other way and to have a few more games like the Giants game. I expect to see OT's flying into the backfield and landing on their backs and some QB's to have that "OH SHEEET!!!!" look on their faces. I don't want to get caught up in numbers other than wins and losses. __________________ monkey

03-27-2007	#6
kbourda Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 42 Posts: 1,418 Rep Power: 33	Re: Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 Personally, my expectations for him is no different than the rest of the team. I say just go out and give it your all, 100% of the time. I don't like excuses about him or anyone else for that matter playing in pain and all that stuff. If you're on the field, play hard. It's just that simple. __________________ I have officially coined the term, "Ow" Ming.

03-27-2007	#7
Malloy Site Contributor Join Date: May 2005 Location: CPH Age: 38 Posts: 5,335 Rep Power: 4056	Re: Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 Honestly I do not care how many sacks he gets, if he can demand double coverage often, that should lead to sacks for the team. I expect to see him more calm than last year, fewer jitters. And if the toe-thingie were the thing holding him back last year (I guess it is, I have no reason to think otherwise) then he'll be a dominating factor on our defence. So... I expect few sacks from Mario, but a dominating and vital role in the defense, leading to overall success __________________ Insanity is my only means of relaxation

03-27-2007	#8
Blake MMQB Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring Section: 551/B Posts: 9,595 Rep Power: 14926	Re: Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 SuperBowl MVP. Nothing less. __________________

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Trap_Star SiteContributor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: xvideo Age: 27 Posts: 4,348 Rep Power: 9782	Re: Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 pro-bowl... __________________ Sorry Brakos! I need to change my Sig for Texan_Bill's friend!! RIP Stephen "Bubba" Carranza!! You will always be loved!! RIP!!!

03-27-2007	#10
texans83 All Pro Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Friendswood Age: 30 Posts: 735 Rep Power: 8	Re: Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 I would like to see him in the pro bowl but if nothing else as long as he contributes to us getting our first winning season then I would say thats a start.

03-27-2007	#11
TheOgre Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back in the cellar again Posts: 3,739 Rep Power: 16	Re: Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 He had 4.5 sacks at the mid-point of last season then suffered from plantar fasciitis. I think he will be very good this year, but not great. I'm guessing 8-12 sacks if he stays healthy at least 14 games. __________________ "...the Texans select...Adrian Peterson, RB, University of Oklahoma."

03-27-2007	#12
yourfavoritetexan42 Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 412 Rep Power: 8	Re: Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 I expect him to be a top 5 pass rusher and lead our team with tackles for loss. Tackles for loss are just as valuable as sacks, but they aren't talked about as much. I also expect a few more forced fumbles. He showed great progression last season and now that he is injury free he should come out with a lot to prove and have a great season. __________________ 12/24/06 - Franchise Turned Around

03-27-2007	#13
kastofsna Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 7,438 Rep Power: 405	Re: Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 inducted into the Hall of Fame during the bye week.

03-27-2007	#18
gtexan02 Working? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston Age: 29 Posts: 15,334 Rep Power: 34917	Re: Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 Haha I'm surprised I haven't heard anyone say "go back in time and make the Texans select VY" But seriously, I fully expect him to produce at least 10 sacks and 2 forced fumbles __________________ Adios until next season. See you then

03-27-2007	#19
Specnatz Site Contributor Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,620 Rep Power: 3239	Re: Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 I expect Mario to kick Chuck Norris's Butt. __________________ The Invisible Poster! Cynic at work, do not mind me; move along nothing to see here!

03-27-2007	#20
powerfuldragon g'mornin to you Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: your lady's sexdreams. Age: 27 Posts: 17,047 Rep Power: 11671	Re: Expectations of Mario Williams in 2007 I expect him to play well. __________________ disregard above post.

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