What happened the offence since 2010?

[Corrosion]

Originally Posted by Lucky

I think the answer is pretty obvious, but we already have a hundred Matt Schaub threads. And it wasn't since 2010. The Texans passing game was very good in 2011, prior to the lisfranc injury. And, it had its moments in the first half of 2012. Give me the Matt Schaub of 2009-2011, and the Texans have a punchers chance in Foxboro. Actually, they never have to go to Foxboro, as the game would have been played at Releiant.

Yes, the Texans need more speed at WR. Yes, the right side of the OL needs to improve. But that could change tomorrow, and the Texans won't be a championship caliber team with the late 2012/2012 Matt Schaub at QB.

/end thread.

[welsh texan]

Another point is that Schaub is definitely a rhythm passer and he's always struggled to get into a game if he didn't get his eye in early. I seem to remember him having issues when we had Slaton running well although I might be wrong.

If you go back I'm pretty sure you'll find loads of instances where we've pounded the rock for a while, asked Schaub to throw one cold, and it's been a drive killer.

I really think some of these percentage plays need some looking at too, 3rd and long at midfield, why make a 5 yard pass then take a delay of game to give the punter room? It just doesn't make sense.

Playing sound football will keep your record respectable when you are bottom/middle of the pack, but the top teams try to beat you on 3rd and long, it's a momentum changer, says to a defence that all their work was for nothing. It tired them out, they've made super plays to force you into 3rd and long, and you've just negated all that with ease.

I saw the Pats do it a few times against us, and you just know you aren't going to make a stand on that drive when it happens.

[Corrosion]

Originally Posted by welsh texan

Another point is that Schaub is definitely a rhythm passer and he's always struggled to get into a game if he didn't get his eye in early.

Having played the game and the position (ont he highschool level) .... I just dont believe in the "rythym" passer myth.


Each play is a microcosm in and of itself .... Sure one play can have an effect by making down and distance more difficult but thats as far as it goes. One throw doesnt make another easier or more difficult.