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**Texans_Chick** · 07-29-2010

This might be my favorite blog post of the off-season:

The Eric Winston interview: Answering all the Texans' questions...

Tried to ask some things I hadn't seen elsewhere and some things that people are interested in The discussion of offensive linemen tipping run/pass I thought was particularly interesting.

Enjoy.

JB · 07-29-2010

Great read Steph. Thanks!

**gtexan02** · 07-29-2010

Quote:

My high school football coach always said running the ball is like "pounding concrete". Basically meaning that, you can hit the concrete ten times and it might not budge but on the eleventh, you might crack it. After a few more swings, you will break through. Coach Dennison seems to have that mentality about him

I guess we now know why Kubiak runs the ball 25+ times even if he's only getting 2 yards a pop

**HOU-TEX** · 07-29-2010

Great interview! Definitely more informative than what we normally get from players in the off-season. Thanks

**Texan_Bill** · 07-29-2010

Steph, have I mentioned that you are the best, ever?? Awesome!!!

**badboy** · 07-29-2010

1. Concrete analogy has to look at what one is hitting the concrete with...this season we have some tools.
2."tipping" the defense is not whether OL is in up or down stance, but small "tells" like foot placement or leaning forward or back.
3. Slow start? After TC and 4 pre-season games I doubt it is where team practices. I think it is up to the vets like Winston to make sure younger guys are focused and the other vets are stepping up to be game ready.
4. Swagger means going full throttle 4 quarters even if you are ahead in score.

76Texan · 07-29-2010

Thanks TC!

........
What do you think of Grove's claim, and how do offensive line players guard against tipping off what the play is going to be?

Eric: I think if you studied every player in the league, offense or defense, you would find tips. That's what film study is all about. Obviously, you never want that to happen but I think its one of those things that does happens. (I also think if you completely believe him than you are crazy. If he knew every play, they would have stopped a little more.)

....
It was just Groves shooting his mouth off.
I went back and checked all the plays.
Both Winston and Brown varried their stances in both running and passing plays.
Everything was very random, from setting up closer or further from the line to their foot stance.

Groves was full of B.S.!

07-29-2010	#1
Texans_Chick Utopian Dreamer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,950 Rep Power: 22105	Eric Winston interview This might be my favorite blog post of the off-season: The Eric Winston interview: Answering all the Texans' questions... Tried to ask some things I hadn't seen elsewhere and some things that people are interested in The discussion of offensive linemen tipping run/pass I thought was particularly interesting. Enjoy. __________________ More on the Texans? Please check TexansChick Hou Chronicle Blog & AOL Sports-Texans FanHouse & Twitter @StephStradley

07-29-2010	#2
JB Old Curmudgeon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Willis Age: 56 Posts: 21,536 Rep Power: 9120	Re: Eric Winston interview Great read Steph. Thanks! __________________ Thanks to False Start for the sig

07-29-2010	#4
HOU-TEX Ah, Football! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: P-land Age: 42 Posts: 14,143 Rep Power: 19780	Re: Eric Winston interview Great interview! Definitely more informative than what we normally get from players in the off-season. Thanks __________________ "We wanted to make a statement, run the ball and make them like it." - Duane Brown

07-29-2010	#5
Texan_Bill Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston. Mediocrity Lives Here!! Section: Bull Pen!! Age: 45 Posts: 47,075 Rep Power: 41545	Re: Eric Winston interview Steph, have I mentioned that you are the best, ever?? Awesome!!! __________________ DeAndre!

07-29-2010	#6
badboy Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clear Lake Posts: 18,991 Rep Power: 30909	Re: Eric Winston interview 1. Concrete analogy has to look at what one is hitting the concrete with...this season we have some tools. 2."tipping" the defense is not whether OL is in up or down stance, but small "tells" like foot placement or leaning forward or back. 3. Slow start? After TC and 4 pre-season games I doubt it is where team practices. I think it is up to the vets like Winston to make sure younger guys are focused and the other vets are stepping up to be game ready. 4. Swagger means going full throttle 4 quarters even if you are ahead in score. __________________ The sound of marine engines and superchargers soon shall fill the air!

07-29-2010	#7
76Texan Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 11,670 Rep Power: 27383	Re: Eric Winston interview Thanks TC! ........ What do you think of Grove's claim, and how do offensive line players guard against tipping off what the play is going to be? Eric: I think if you studied every player in the league, offense or defense, you would find tips. That's what film study is all about. Obviously, you never want that to happen but I think its one of those things that does happens. (I also think if you completely believe him than you are crazy. If he knew every play, they would have stopped a little more.) .... It was just Groves shooting his mouth off. I went back and checked all the plays. Both Winston and Brown varried their stances in both running and passing plays. Everything was very random, from setting up closer or further from the line to their foot stance. Groves was full of B.S.!

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