He! It wasYOU. You responded to some post of mine putting words in my mouth. Support your claim or admit you are a liar.
When? All I did was ask you if you disagreed with Gaine and Obrien when they said they were aligned.
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He! It wasYOU. You responded to some post of mine putting words in my mouth. Support your claim or admit you are a liar.
This is where I back slowly out of the room and go stand behind my wife.
This is where I back slowly out of the room and go stand behind my wife.
It’s also a Lyle Lovett line.Somehow this conversation reminds me of an old vaudeville line, not that it applies to me...
A guy walks up to his buddy on the street and says, "Hey, who was that lady I saw you with last night?"
His buddy said, "That was no lady. That was my wife!"
Baloney. These guys post crap on this board that is total bs because they manipulate those that they know will back down. Guy put out bizarre junk on me out of the blue. I don’t have mercy like you. I simply came on this board to support a new regime that is turning this franchise around and have to run a gauntlet of bs. I don’t know any crap about some “alignment” between OB and BG. This is football. They communicate. But my personal belief is that BG understands their relationship and will keep OB at arms length, unlike the McNair-Smith and Smith-Kubiak relationships that set this franchise back several years. As a boss you don’t get close to the hired hands. BG has been here one year. I support him and the obvious beneficial changes he’s made. That’s respect and my gut feel is that he deserves it.
Baloney. These guys post crap on this board that is total bs because they manipulate those that they know will back down. Guy put out bizarre junk on me out of the blue. I don’t have mercy like you. I simply came on this board to support a new regime that is turning this franchise around and have to run a gauntlet of bs. I don’t know any crap about some “alignment” between OB and BG. This is football. They communicate. But my personal belief is that BG understands their relationship and will keep OB at arms length, unlike the McNair-Smith and Smith-Kubiak relationships that set this franchise back several years. As a boss you don’t get close to the hired hands. BG has been here one year. I support him and the obvious beneficial changes he’s made. That’s respect and my gut feel is that he deserves it.
OB himself has said that he and Gaine are 'aligned'.
Seems you're looking for an argument more than football info
Sorry but the alignment stuff is out of Gaine's and Obriens own mouth.
I hope gaine pushes back on Obriens idiocy but after signing Kalil and Seantrel plus looking at this past draft it's my opinion that he's a puppet and a yes man.
Forgive him. He's new & doesn't know he's new. You said BO'b supporters, not him specifically. BO'b supporters have been going on about the aligned front office from the time Ricky took off to be with his wife, until Trent Brown signed with the Raiders.
Dejaview wasn't here for all that. Even though he staunchly defends BO'b as much as the other blind supporters.
Bob sets the 53, the 46, the starting lineup & the substitutions. There is enough evidence on the game day roster moves that he's in over his head.
I don't enjoy beating up on the hometown paper but the Chron is really a sorry azz publication.I really appreciate these posts, CnD. I haven't subscribed to the Chronicle in several years. These types of articles are the only thing I miss. Thanks.
Are you referring to me?
Just because I want to see what BOB can do with a competent GM doesn't mean I blindly support BOB.
I wanted them to sign Brown, they decided to go cheap. This doesn't mean I don't like Gaine. I'm willing to let his vision play out and see where they are at in a couple of years. Like I said this is a three year rebuild and they are in year two.
You go re-read my response oh name-calling-one. I said O'Brien supporters AND the Texans.Idiotic statement. Go reread the quote. BS dude referenced OB supporters on my post. Don’t waste my time.
I really enjoyed my lunch while reading these last few pagesAlready, OTAs have begun on the MB
We can still play bull in the ring and Oklahoma drill???
Somehow this conversation reminds me of an old vaudeville line, not that it applies to me...
A guy walks up to his buddy on the street and says, "Hey, who was that lady I saw you with last night?"
His buddy said, "That was no lady. That was my wife!"[/QUOTE
Now, all day long, I'll have the nasal voice of Henny Youngman doing one liners - followed by well deserved - Rimshots, in my head !
I do feel bad for Mr.Gaine. I'm sure he thinks a lot of us don't like him. I like him. Most of all, I feel bad for him. I feel like he's one of us. If we could be the GM of the Texans as long as we ultimately do what the coach wanted. We'd take the job too. So its not that we don't like Gaine. Its more that we don't like BOB, because he's a below average coach...and even worse at being a GM.
I do feel bad for Mr.Gaine. I'm sure he thinks a lot of us don't like him. I like him. Most of all, I feel bad for him. I feel like he's one of us. If we could be the GM of the Texans as long as we ultimately do what the coach wanted. We'd take the job too. So its not that we don't like Gaine. Its more that we don't like BOB, because he's a below average coach...and even worse at being a GM.
Why Texans emphasize versatility on offensive line
Aaron Wilson , Houston Chronicle May 23, 2019
From snap to snap, the Texans' offensive line looked a lot different during an organized team activity this week.
Beyond mixing and matching blockers with the first-team and second-team offense, linemen were being cross-trained at tackle, guard and center.
The Texans are trying to simultaneously evaluate the talent at their most scrutinized position on their roster and build versatility.
After allowing an NFL-high 62 sacks last season, the Texans don't want to find themselves in a situation where they don't have interchangeable parts.
When the Texans open the regular season Sept. 9 in New Orleans, their offensive line could take on several different configurations from how it looks now. That will hinge on the development of several players and ongoing competitions.
If the Texans institute a youth movement, that could mean rookie Tytus Howard at left tackle next to second-year lineman Martinas Rankin at left guard along with center Nick Martin, right guard Zach Fulton and rookie Max Scharping at right tackle.
The moving parts included having Howard, a first-round draft pick, line up at spots beyond his natural left tackle position. The Texans are employing a similar strategy with Scharping, a second-round selection.
“The challenge would be really just focusing," Howard said. "Playing multiple positions, playing left side, right side, you have to change and look at it from a different perspective at each position, so just really focusing on each and every play what you have to do and execute and going out there and playing ball.
“It’s just pretty fun, though. It gives me a chance to get out there on the field more. If they have to move me to any position, I’m going to go out there and do it. If that’s the way that I can help my team, I’m down for it.”
THE REST OF THE STORY
Why Texans emphasize versatility on offensive line
Aaron Wilson , Houston Chronicle May 23, 2019
From snap to snap, the Texans' offensive line looked a lot different during an organized team activity this week.
Beyond mixing and matching blockers with the first-team and second-team offense, linemen were being cross-trained at tackle, guard and center.
The Texans are trying to simultaneously evaluate the talent at their most scrutinized position on their roster and build versatility.
After allowing an NFL-high 62 sacks last season, the Texans don't want to find themselves in a situation where they don't have interchangeable parts.
When the Texans open the regular season Sept. 9 in New Orleans, their offensive line could take on several different configurations from how it looks now. That will hinge on the development of several players and ongoing competitions.
If the Texans institute a youth movement, that could mean rookie Tytus Howard at left tackle next to second-year lineman Martinas Rankin at left guard along with center Nick Martin, right guard Zach Fulton and rookie Max Scharping at right tackle.
The moving parts included having Howard, a first-round draft pick, line up at spots beyond his natural left tackle position. The Texans are employing a similar strategy with Scharping, a second-round selection.
“The challenge would be really just focusing," Howard said. "Playing multiple positions, playing left side, right side, you have to change and look at it from a different perspective at each position, so just really focusing on each and every play what you have to do and execute and going out there and playing ball.
“It’s just pretty fun, though. It gives me a chance to get out there on the field more. If they have to move me to any position, I’m going to go out there and do it. If that’s the way that I can help my team, I’m down for it.”
THE REST OF THE STORY
excuses, excuses....BOB may or may not be an avg coach. He was saddled with an inept gm for yrs so we really don't know. What we do know is this is yr 2 of a 3 yr rebuild and they won 11 games in yr 1.
Weren't they doing this last offseason when they added Fulton/Kele ete/Henderson?
I seem to recall them talking about the virtues of the versatility of these guys last yr.
62 sacks later they break out with the Same song and dance routine.
How about you put guys at the position you think they can play best, then try to teach them other positions?
This just in, carry Kelemete and Mantz as your 2 extra OL and you don't have to worry when a guy gets hurt. Carry an 8th OL if you're that worried about injury.
I really appreciate these posts, CnD. I haven't subscribed to the Chronicle in several years. These types of articles are the only thing I miss. Thanks.
BOB may or may not be an avg coach. He was saddled with an inept gm for yrs so we really don't know. What we do know is this is yr 2 of a 3 yr rebuild and they won 11 games in yr 1.
BOB may or may not be an avg coach. He was saddled with an inept gm for yrs so we really don't know. What we do know is this is yr 2 of a 3 yr rebuild and they won 11 games in yr 1.
Are you referring to me?
62 sacks later they break out with the Same song and dance routine.
How about you put guys at the position you think they can play best, then try to teach them other positions?
Average comes to mind...BOB may or may not be an avg coach. He was saddled with an inept gm for yrs so we really don't know. What we do know is this is yr 2 of a 3 yr rebuild and they won 11 games in yr 1.
Average comes to mind...
What's his record again???
Oh yeah, and division champWithout the former GM 11-5
Yes & no. You're a BO'b supporter. You're not blind. The stuff about BO'b supporters pertained to you. The stuff about blind supporters, not so much.
... see, you're not blind. You see the dumbassery & support him anyway. A blind supporter wouldn't see an issue with this Tomfoolery & support him (I don't see a problem with this Tomfoolery, I believe he's a dumbass who is trying to learn what you already know).
SteelB, I think TK is probably referring to Dejaview. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Easy schedule and catching teams in opportune times, except when it came to crunch time and securing home field, then reality set in
Kelemete, Mantz, Fulton, Martin, and Rankin essentially all got significantly compromised by the affects of their injuries. Lamm when he wasn't injured, due to his talent level, always played like he was anyway. Davenport's brain and physical abilities were lucky to barely pass him off as a LT (hell broke loose when he tried his hand at RT). Versatility didn't have a great chance to be fully developed or enveloped. Unfortunately, as everyone knows........."full" availability before versatility.Weren't they doing this last offseason when they added Fulton/Kele ete/Henderson?
I seem to recall them talking about the virtues of the versatility of these guys last yr.
62 sacks later they break out with the Same song and dance routine.
How about you put guys at the position you think they can play best, then try to teach them other positions?
This just in, carry Kelemete and Mantz as your 2 extra OL and you don't have to worry when a guy gets hurt. Carry an 8th OL if you're that worried about injury.
In a rebulding situation they're in winning 11 games isn't optimal. Gaine did a great job 2yrs ago in the draft. He drafted high risk high rewards guys this year. Let's hope it pays off.
I remain saying that giving him 3yrs with Gaine seems fair. It takes that long to build a team.
I couldn't agree more with your whole post but especially with the bolded.Weren't they doing this last offseason when they added Fulton/Kele ete/Henderson?
I seem to recall them talking about the virtues of the versatility of these guys last yr.
62 sacks later they break out with the Same song and dance routine.
How about you put guys at the position you think they can play best, then try to teach them other positions?
This just in, carry Kelemete and Mantz as your 2 extra OL and you don't have to worry when a guy gets hurt. Carry an 8th OL if you're that worried about injury.
He been talking about being versatile since day one. That's why he dismantled what Kubiak left behind.
He been talking about being versatile since day one. That's why he dismantled what Kubiak left behind.
Nope,
He should already be gone.
So do you think Cal should overrule O'Brien and pick his OL coach?
Cletus doing anymore than socializing would = LMAO.
Reid was the perfect storm but I wouldn’t call rest of 2018 Draft class great. Rankin and Coutee could be good if they stay healthy long enough to get reps. Pair of TE’s so good they had to grab another one in the 3rd. Duke Ejiofor was a solid 6th rounder much like Omenihu was in 5th rd this year. In fact earlier in rave about Texans 4 picks from Senior Bowl Omenihu had a strip fumble where he was double teamed off line of scrimmage, he pursued wide, shed them on the backside and kept hustling to knock the ball out from the QB forcing turnover. Total hustle play, that’s not even counting first three picks of 2019 draft class who will all contribute if not start at some point this season.
In the context of having no 1st/2nd round pick the 2018 draft is trending towards being great. Getting at least 1 core player in Reid would make it such. Then you add in the prospect of having a starting OL in Rankin and a heavy contributor in Coutee from this class. Alongside a couple other contributors like the Jordans and Kalambayi. Unfortunately Ejiofor got injured but even if he doesn't make it back getting even 1 core player in Reid plus a couple solid contributors makes this class a huge hit. How many homerun picks did the Texans make outside of the 1st round or undrafted last few years? How many 4th round picks have produced like Coutee in his handful of games? How many 6th round picks have been plus players on ST like Kalambayi even? 2018 draft gave the team it's best immediate returns so far since the 06 draft that was best in franchise history (Mario, Demeco, Winston, OD haul). And Gaine didn't even have a 1st/2nd to work with....
I'll give him benefit of the doubt on the 2019 draft in May.
The only way I could call this class great now is because it allowed Rick Smith to trade up for Deshaun Watson, but that wasn’t Gaine who moved up (in fact haven’t seen Gaine move up in either 2018 or 2019 drafts) so in fairness to Rick, I’m not giving Gaine credit. Besides Reid others have to step up to be considered a great class. Maybe they will maybe they won’t we just can’t say great yet based on the field production.
Of course you can’t say “great”. That goes for any class after one year unless its Saints 2017 and Colts 2018 getting multiple all pro rookies. But you can say it’s trending toward such. We haven’t had as many mid round picks showing that they can be a part of the team’s future since 2006 draft.
And I don’t think willingness to move up is an auto great move either. Teams whiff every year. Didn’t work for Texans when they traded up for Louis Nix.