Will the Texans be 7-3?

[Double Barrel]

Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

Like I give a **** about past November records.

Wade Phillips is the ****ing man.

QFT. Wade's D wasn't here in 2010 and before, so I don't find those trends to be of any concern.

The Texans are 3-0 in the AFC South. When has that ever happened? The defense is top 5 and we've got guys making plays. I see no reason to pull the rug on them when they are in control of their own destiny.

This is what being a fan is all about, so I'm not going to rain on my own parade.

[thunderkyss]

Originally Posted by eriadoc

Well, if I bet the odds, I have to bet against 7-3, so I voted "Not Likely". I can hope, though.

I hear what you are saying, & not trying to argue. Just wanted a place to drop the line...

Vegas has the Texans by 11 right now.

So if that holds & we beat Cleveland, you're betting that we lose to Tampa on the Road & Jacksonville on the road.

I can see that.

[eriadoc]

Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

Like I give a **** about past November records.

Wade Phillips is the ****ing man.

Originally Posted by Double Barrel

QFT. Wade's D wasn't here in 2010 and before, so I don't find those trends to be of any concern.

The Texans are 3-0 in the AFC South. When has that ever happened? The defense is top 5 and we've got guys making plays. I see no reason to pull the rug on them when they are in control of their own destiny.

This is what being a fan is all about, so I'm not going to rain on my own parade.

Wade Phillips is not the one I'm concerned about.

[eriadoc]

Originally Posted by thunderkyss

I hear what you are saying, & not trying to argue. Just wanted a place to drop the line...

Vegas has the Texans by 11 right now.

So if that holds & we beat Cleveland, you're betting that we lose to Tampa on the Road & Jacksonville on the road.

I can see that.

I'm just saying that this team is capable of playing games that make you say wow ..... both good and bad. Under Kubiak, if this team were a QB, they'd be Wrecks Grossman.

[Grams]

There is not a game on the schedule that the Texans should lose.

But there are a lot that the Texans could lose.

[thunderkyss]

Originally Posted by Double Barrel

QFT. Wade's D wasn't here in 2010 and before, so I don't find those trends to be of any concern.

The Texans are 3-0 in the AFC South. When has that ever happened? The defense is top 5 and we've got guys making plays. I see no reason to pull the rug on them when they are in control of their own destiny.

This is what being a fan is all about, so I'm not going to rain on my own parade.

If you take that into consideration.

& recognize what is going on offensively, Matt playing within himself, & everyone on offense making a play every now & then.... JJ, KDub, OD(x10), Dressen, Arian(x100), Tate, Wade Smith (with the TD), Brown out in space...

Then Aj is still to come back.

I started saving up for a play-off tickets about 3 weeks ago. Now, I've got to consider the possibility of 3 games..

DAMN!!

[welsh texan]

Originally Posted by thunderkyss

Good point.

Before the season started, I said injuries shouldn't be able to save Kubiak's job. I still feel that way, but this is getting ridiculous.

Kubiaks had a long enough leash already, it has to be a case of him either getting it done come what may this year or losing his job.

And as much as that may sound negative, I sure as hell hope that 1) Bob McNair feels the same way & 2) That leads to Kubiak still having a job next season.

[Double Barrel]

Originally Posted by eriadoc

Wade Phillips is not the one I'm concerned about.

I agree completely. I'm just hoping to hope because I'm burnt out from being so cynical by this groundhog day franchise.

Being optimistic might bite me on the ass, but I'll cross that bridge if/when I come to it. Hopefully, Gary's 6th year yields some net gains in 'lessons learned', and balanced out with Wade's influence, knowledge, and defense, I guess I'm just hoping that this is finally The Year.

Originally Posted by Grams

There is not a game on the schedule that the Texans should lose.

But there are a lot that the Texans could lose.

Yep, very well said. It's a balancing act, to be sure, but I figure what the heck. AJ needs to see a playoff game in his career, so why not take the leap and hope this year is his first of many.

Originally Posted by thunderkyss

If you take that into consideration.

& recognize what is going on offensively, Matt playing within himself, & everyone on offense making a play every now & then.... JJ, KDub, OD(x10), Dressen, Arian(x100), Tate, Wade Smith (with the TD), Brown out in space...

Then Aj is still to come back.

I started saving up for a play-off tickets about 3 weeks ago. Now, I've got to consider the possibility of 3 games..

DAMN!!

lol! I can dig it. I honestly think the Texans could make some noise in the playoffs if our defense continues to trend on it's current course. Playoffs are where great defenses can make all the difference, and I'm really excited about the way these guys are getting after it.

Originally Posted by welsh texan

Kubiaks had a long enough leash already, it has to be a case of him either getting it done come what may this year or losing his job.

And as much as that may sound negative, I sure as hell hope that 1) Bob McNair feels the same way & 2) That leads to Kubiak still having a job next season.

I've given up on trying to figure out McNair. I figure Kubiak will be here for awhile, so I'm not going to rant and rave about it. It defies logic and McNair's undying loyalty is beyond most of our comprehension skills.

But, hopefully McNair proves to be right in the long run for all of our sakes.

[thunderkyss]

Originally Posted by Double Barrel

I've given up on trying to figure out McNair. I figure Kubiak will be here for awhile, so I'm not going to rant and rave about it. It defies logic and McNair's undying loyalty is beyond most of our comprehension skills.

But, hopefully McNair proves to be right in the long run for all of our sakes.

If I'm McNair, I'm thinking:

1. I tried an experienced head coach & GM.... that got me 2-14
2. I tried an inexperienced head coach & inexperienced GM.. that got me 6-10
3. I'm going to do this shix myself... hire me a DC.. then go from there.... Championship!!

[Maddict5]

Originally Posted by robroy72

Going into tampa is the toughest game out of the remaining schedule, IMHO. If we win that, I'll be very impressed.

i dont really agree with that. curtis painter and the colts nearly went in there and won on a MNF game (i.e. not a game the bucs would sleep through). we complain about the texans being a 1 half team sometimes but the bucs are a 1 quarter team that only come alive if they're still within reach in the 4th q

[Rey]

If the Texans can win this game I will be officially sold on them. I feel pretty good about the team right now, but this will put me over the top...

Going on the road against a tough opponent after pretty much walking through a win this past week will take a switching of the mindset. If the Texans can hit that switch and take care of business it will speak volumes as to how far this team has come IMO.

[IDEXAN]

If they win this game, then once and for all I'm all-in with them. If they don't, then it's just going to confirm my suspicion that the Texans are a mediocre team with a winning-record because they lucked into a real easy schedule in 2011.

[welsh texan]

I have officially been sold on the Texans this year now, at this stage I'm struggling to see who they're going to lose to, I believe the Bengals are the best team left on the schedule myself but still expect them to beat them.

Personally, I don't see a single team aside from maybe Green Bay that I wouldn't expect them to beat on their day right now.

God this is gonna hurt if they let me down again.

[FR0497]

Originally Posted by welsh texan

I have officially been sold on the Texans this year now, at this stage I'm struggling to see who they're going to lose to, I believe the Bengals are the best team left on the schedule myself but still expect them to beat them.

Personally, I don't see a single team aside from maybe Green Bay that I wouldn't expect them to beat on their day right now.

God this is gonna hurt if they let me down again.

Agree, playing Cincy @ their house looks to be the toughest game left. Cam Newton also worries me a bit.

[Rey]

Shouldve put a cut off date on the poll...Voting now is just cheating...

[b0ng]

Originally Posted by Rey

Shouldve put a cut off date on the poll...Voting now is just cheating...

There's still a chance we do not go 7-3

edit: But boy, talking to Bucs fans, you'd almost think it's an impossibility.

[eriadoc]

Originally Posted by Rey

If the Texans can win this game I will be officially sold on them. I feel pretty good about the team right now, but this will put me over the top...

Going on the road against a tough opponent after pretty much walking through a win this past week will take a switching of the mindset. If the Texans can hit that switch and take care of business it will speak volumes as to how far this team has come IMO.

If they win 2 of 3 in the TB, ATL, and CIN games, I'll be sold. I reserve the right to *****, moan, groan, gripe and/or complain about that one loss, though.

[Rey]

Originally Posted by b0ng

There's still a chance we do not go 7-3

Yeah I know...I was half joking....

[Rey]

Originally Posted by eriadoc

If they win 2 of 3 in the TB, ATL, and CIN games, I'll be sold. I reserve the right to *****, moan, groan, gripe and/or complain about that one loss, though.

That would put us at 8-4 right?

Yeah...That'd be pretty sweet too...

9-3 would be even better though........

[Dutchrudder]

The Buc's aren't that great, a middle of the pack team really. I expect us to win by 10.