I'm hoping we can put the fan actions aside and start back talking football again. This Browns game is setting up pretty nice for us to handle our business in a dominant way if we approach the game like we should. Their backfield is banged up and they're ranked close to the bottom in their run defense. Even if Hillis is able to play it's likely he won't be close to being at full strength, so it looks like we're gonna be facing our old friend Chris Ogbannaya. Any early thoughts from anyone heading into the game?
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Early thoughts on the Browns game
- Thread starter Texn4life
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I think it's going to be another ugly game.
Their run defense doesn't look too formidable, Cj2.9 was able to rush for 101 yards. Gore was able to run over them for 134 yards. But DMC failed to reach 100 yards (91 yards).
It would be nice if we can get Tate & Foster off to another 200 yard rushing attack. Hopefully that will help Matt return at least to the form he showed during the Titans game.
Colt McCoy is pretty mobile, & while we're pretty good at chasing QBs, he's not half bad at making plays on the run. None of their receivers appear "dangerous" but with Colts ability to adlib, they could pose a problem.
But Cleveland has problems scoring points. They are 28th in the league with 15 ppg.
Their run defense doesn't look too formidable, Cj2.9 was able to rush for 101 yards. Gore was able to run over them for 134 yards. But DMC failed to reach 100 yards (91 yards).
It would be nice if we can get Tate & Foster off to another 200 yard rushing attack. Hopefully that will help Matt return at least to the form he showed during the Titans game.
Colt McCoy is pretty mobile, & while we're pretty good at chasing QBs, he's not half bad at making plays on the run. None of their receivers appear "dangerous" but with Colts ability to adlib, they could pose a problem.
But Cleveland has problems scoring points. They are 28th in the league with 15 ppg.
Thorn
Dirty Old Man
The Brownies are not as bad as some think. The Texans should win this game, but I wouldn't look past the Brownies to spoil our fun.
AJ should be coming back soon which will help a lot, but any more injuries and our defense is starting to look like an episode of The Walking Dead.
AJ should be coming back soon which will help a lot, but any more injuries and our defense is starting to look like an episode of The Walking Dead.
I can see it now...
Colt McCoy will end up scoring the game winning touchdown in overtime while running from the 40 yard line and all the UT fans will say "shoulda drafted Colt!".
Running the ball I think will be key from here on out. I'd like to see better balance though from our running game. 33 carries from Foster and 5 for Tate isn't the best of strategies long term in my opinion. I think rotating them more will make them both better.
I agree with you that we've been hit pretty hard as far as major contributors go on our defense. How nice is it though to actually have quality depth now that those injuries aren't so glaring? In year's past that wasn't the case at all.
I still remember having so many mixed emotions from that game. I didn't know whether to cheer or to cry.
Seriously? Wow. There is no way you should have cheered. This is not college. Cry? CRY? That is an instant man card pull unless it is the AFC conference championship game or deeper. Wow dude... your only two choices were to cheer or cry? You should look into the wave your hand in disgust as you turn away from the television move.
Neg rep your way, sausagefest fan boy.
Mike
It was a joke dope! Chill out!!!! Wal-Mart has those extra sensitive tampons if you need them.
And the negative rep thing is supposed to scare me somehow? Wow dude! Just Wow!
Kthx
Rookie
Browns are a good up and coming team but I don't think their Oline is going to hold agaisnt our Dline, I don't think McCoy (Keenam's better go Cougs) is going to have very much time to let go of the ball, and I think well end up picking the guy off several times. Hillis and Hardesty are out so that means we can pay even more attention to the passing game. Really what I want to see out of this game is Schaub making good use of his time in the pocket and completing a solid, error free game again.
Yeah, Cribbs is the only player on their team that scares me. I don't see any way they're able to consistently run the ball against us, so as long as we're successful on early downs like we have been the past couple of games then I think we'll be great.
Coming into the season it was their running game, but that's not the case anymore. They only true strength they have is that they don't give up a ton of big plays on defense, and they don't turn the ball over a lot so it keeps them in most games.
Slow your flow man. It was a joke, as evidenced by the fact that I didn't actually neg rep you. I'll pick you up some pads next time I'm at Wal-Mart. PM me your addy and I'll mail them to ya.
Mike
Slow your flow man. It was a joke, as evidenced by the fact that I didn't actually neg rep you. I'll pick you up some pads next time I'm at Wal-Mart. PM me your addy and I'll mail them to ya.
Mike
Sounds like a plan...... You can never have too many of those.
I'm in a weird place in my life right now so I'm currently unavailable....... Its not him, its me.
Back to the Brownies now!
Thorn
Dirty Old Man
TejasTom
All Pro
I was cussing and I couldn't believe people in Texan's jerseys were cheering.
I was pretty pissed too...... At the time it was pretty typical that of course the hometown hero would come into Houston and have a walk off win from 40 yards out. That kind of stuff seems to always happen to us.
I've known Vince for a long time even before he started high school so I was happy to see him succeed, but hated it at the expense of the Texans. Its a few other friends of mine still playing that I talk trash to whenever they play us. My loyalty will always lie with Houston teams.
BullNation4Life
All Pro
Then Al Michaels will scream " What was Houston thinking!" after Colt scrambles for a 4 yard gain.
note: This is what Al Michaels said on Sunday Night game about Reggie Bush when Bush cut back for like a 4-5 yard gain...
I'm a diehard Browns fan who will be at the game this Sunday totally expecting the Browns to score about 9 points at best while giving up about 45. This Browns team is lacking an offense, a defense, cheerleaders, and special teams. Worst team I've seen them put on the field in years. Do not buy into any stats from earlier games. This team is horrid, period.
We barely beat the Colts, beat the Dolphins on a hail mary, and won the worst game ever shown on TV 6-3 over Seattle, a game we should have lost due to a phantom holding call on a return for a TD.
You guys will not even need to throw a pass.
Just so you all know, I have been coming to this site for years and the Texans are my second favorite team. I always root for you guys--just not this week.
I promised my son I'd take him to a Texans game---this is the one I picked---yikes!
We barely beat the Colts, beat the Dolphins on a hail mary, and won the worst game ever shown on TV 6-3 over Seattle, a game we should have lost due to a phantom holding call on a return for a TD.
You guys will not even need to throw a pass.
Just so you all know, I have been coming to this site for years and the Texans are my second favorite team. I always root for you guys--just not this week.
I promised my son I'd take him to a Texans game---this is the one I picked---yikes!
False Start
On # 69
I'm remember some excellent brownies back in the 70's.
I had some just a few days ago.
I think the Texans should handle the Browns no problem. I'm thinking Arian has a big day, and the D steps it up once again. No worries.
TheMatrix31
Hall of Fame
Chris Ogbonnaya will be the starting RB.
They'll be throwing all day.
Blitz the living **** out of Colt.
They'll be throwing all day.
Blitz the living **** out of Colt.
TexanSam
Hall of Fame
-41?! Wow. Hopefully we start off strong. They also have a bad run defense so Foster and Tate could have big games again.
nero THE zero
All Pro
This game is a good candidate for besting our margin of victory record we set against Tennessee two weeks ago.
CLE 3
HOU 49
CLE 3
HOU 49
b0ng
Bad Hombre
There's only city in the NFL that I can honestly say has had their fans done worse than Houston fans over the years. . . and that's Cleveland. That being said, I remember you guys beating us during that fluke Derek Anderson half year.
I hope this game is more exciting than that 16-6 atrocity in 2008.
noxiousdog
Rookie
I was totally thinking that Cushing should come after Colt every single play. Sort of a spy but not hang around the line of scrimmage.
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
Houston has 8 (will be 9 when Sharpton is announced officially) players on IR, only one of them (Mario) a starter.
TheMatrix31
Hall of Fame
Hate to be a stickler, but is there a reason you don't type properly?
michaelm
vox nihili
In back to back threads, you've railed against people using the term "haters", and criticized someone's typing.
Do you just feel superior to the peasantry, or did you miss your afternoon coffee???
TRAP! :kubepalm:
Texan_Bill
Hall of Fame
Early thoughts?
One. I hope we beat the Browns 100-0 so I don't have to read copius amounts of the same threads on the same subject and are just titled differently.
One. I hope we beat the Browns 100-0 so I don't have to read copius amounts of the same threads on the same subject and are just titled differently.
TheMatrix31
Hall of Fame
I don't like stupidity, what can I say? Those are things that prevent people being taken seriously in discussions. If someone can't articulate points correctly, why should I care what they have to say about anything? It's tough to read.
NitroGSXR
Super Sic #58
I don't care if the score is 10-7, 55-0, or 45-44. Just as long as we win. "W" is the only stat that matters.
Texan_Bill
Hall of Fame
So basically what you're saying is that we're on par for yet another season with 17? That's awesome. I think I found one area that the Texans are fairly consistent in.
The Pencil Neck
Hall of Fame
This game is like every other game we play... it worries me.
We should destroy this team. And that worries me.
If anything, the Browns are like the Jags but less. And that worries me.
If we win this game, we'll be 6-3... 3 games over 500 for the first time EVAR. That worries me.
This game has trap game written all over it. This is one of those games, like the Saints vs. the Rams, where the stronger team has to be careful to stay focused and take the team seriously.
We've got one of our 3 "tough" games coming up after this game and honestly, I don't even expect that game to be that tough. Honestly, I don't see another team on our schedule that should beat us. The toughest teams are the Buccs, the Falcons, and the Bengals and those teams are not the Saints, the Steelers, and the Ravens.
We should destroy this team. And that worries me.
If anything, the Browns are like the Jags but less. And that worries me.
If we win this game, we'll be 6-3... 3 games over 500 for the first time EVAR. That worries me.
This game has trap game written all over it. This is one of those games, like the Saints vs. the Rams, where the stronger team has to be careful to stay focused and take the team seriously.
We've got one of our 3 "tough" games coming up after this game and honestly, I don't even expect that game to be that tough. Honestly, I don't see another team on our schedule that should beat us. The toughest teams are the Buccs, the Falcons, and the Bengals and those teams are not the Saints, the Steelers, and the Ravens.
Agreed. Don't care if it's 7-6, or 6-3, or 3-0, a win is a win. Some were venting that the Texans should have won by more against the Jags. The Jags have a really good defense and a double digit win in the NFL is a solid W. The Texans were in control for a good portion of that game.
I've stopped trying to predict what this team will do from week to week because you never know, but I expect this game will be very similar to the Jags game as the Browns do play a little defense. If Andre is back, the Texans should be able to take care of business.
Porky
Hall of Fame
For some reason that sounds really good. Yummy.
Oh and got to make Brownies for dessert!
As for the game, the only way we lose is being very careless again with the ball and giving up a return or two to Cribbs.
I think it could be a blowout if we don't have those issues...but I'll say Texans 24 - 13.
This post pretty much sums up all Texans fans feelings. Excellent work.
kiwitexansfan
Hall of Fame
As I have felt all season, we will beat the teams we are better than and right now we are more talented and playing better than Cleveland, so I am pencilling the W.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
From Espn;
TheMatrix31
Hall of Fame
That is gross.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
There is a misreporting by ESPN. The numbers didn't add up 7+3+3+3 does not + 13. It should read: