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OBrien has been shut out twice in the playoffs
Didn't he also win our first ever playoff game - with TJ Yates?OBrien has been shut out twice in the playoffs
No, that was Kubiak.Didn't he also win our first ever playoff game - with TJ Yates?
Didn't he also win our first ever playoff game - with TJ Yates?
He won his only playoffs against... what the heck his noname was???Didn't he also win our first ever playoff game - with TJ Yates?
My bad.No sir, that would be one Gary Kubiak. 2011. Also won a playoff game in 2012.
Connor Cook's first and also last game in the NFL.My bad.
He won against the Raiders.
And who was our QB again?Connor Cook's first and also last game in the NFL.
The Belichick Disciple Experiment in Houston
Another thing that starts a clock on someone? Winning a power struggle, which is seemingly what happened (again) with Bill O’Brien in Houston. He’s now the acting general manager, piloting the ship without a GM. Nick Caserio isn’t coming (yet), and the team fired a seemingly quality GM a year into a long-term contract. If the Texans take a step back this year, with Deshaun Watson soaring into a second contract, does it make sense that the blame may be directed toward the last man standing? To be clear, I think O’Brien’s offense has made strides with Watson under center and the addition of two young offensive tackles that fit the scheme should also help. But … a season that doesn’t end with a playoff win over an opponent not quarterbacked by Connor Cook will make six straight for the franchise.
What strides did the offense make, exactly?
Part of that was their receiving corps was depleted. Losing Fuller then Thomas really hurt them.They were playing good for a while, but they got seriously exposed the last 6 weeks of the season. They really looked over matched in those last 2 games vs Indy.
Why does it matter?And who was our QB again?
Yeah. I bet that's what TexansBull was thinking.
That’s what I was driving at. Both had great success at being terrible.
Is OB average? Yes. Does he have holes in his coaching game that should have been closed after 5 years? Yes.
But "terrible" is difficult to transition from an emotive opinion to a credible performance assessment.
In terms of wins, division titles, playoff appearances, etc. there is data that shows he is average at worst. We as Texans fans may say it hasn't been enough, that we want more than average, but terrible is simply based on an expectation that may or may not have been realistic.
I'm not sure that you would find anyone who works in the NFL that would agree with the assessment that OB as a head coach is the same as Millen as a GM.
Fuller missed the first game of the season. He started the next 7 games.Part of that was their receiving corps was depleted. Losing Fuller then Thomas really hurt them.
If Fuller and QT could have stayed healthy last year, it would have been a much different offense.Fuller missed the first game of the season. He started the next 7 games.
When Fuller went down, the Texans were able to bring in Thomas right away. He started 7 games.
(It's not often that a team can bring in a veteran WR like that.)
The Texans won the last game of the season (Jags) without either one of them - because the Jags were a big mess.
Is OB average? Yes. Does he have holes in his coaching game that should have been closed after 5 years? Yes.
But "terrible" is difficult to transition from an emotive opinion to a credible performance assessment.
In terms of wins, division titles, playoff appearances, etc. there is data that shows he is average at worst. We as Texans fans may say it hasn't been enough, that we want more than average, but terrible is simply based on an expectation that may or may not have been realistic.
I'm not sure that you would find anyone who works in the NFL that would agree with the assessment that OB as a head coach is the same as Millen as a GM.
Had Fuller stay healthy, Thomas wouldn't have been brought in.If Fuller and QT could have stayed healthy last year, it would have been a much different offense.
It matters because neither QB was a game winner - the Texans D was the winning factor.Why does it matter?
Osweiler is at least back up material.
Cook can't even make it as one, and it was his first and only game ever.
I have to disagree.It matters because neither QB was a game winner - the Texans D was the winning factor.
...which our defense took advantage of.I have to disagree.
The key factor was the greenest of Connor Cook as well as his lack of skills.
The Texans had to completely start from scratch and frankly I think they have come a long way in a very short amount of time.
True, but that was expected....which our defense took advantage of.
We had at least two ints that game.
I agree with that, but I thought we were talking about BO'b.
There's a list around here of teams thought to be a challenge to New England for the AFC title in 2019. I joke that the Texans was named on that list. At the very bottom of the list but on the list none the less.
But the truth is wouldn't be favored to beat any of the teams on that list at home. & no, I don't think talent is our issue. The problem, imo is on the sidelines.
Otoh, if Raiders had beat us, then you really can howl and bay for blood.True, but that was expected.
Zero chance, haha.Otoh, if Raiders had beat us, then you really can howl and bay for blood.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...aun-watson-sees-texans-offense-taking-strides
Our young QB is optimistic.
Deshaun Watson is the quarterback I'd pick to lead the position in fantasy in 2019.
While probably not the place for it, this brought to mind something I read this morning...
Why Deshaun Watson will be fantasy's No. 1 QB in 2019
link
As long as they are including stats for "holding onto the ball too long because he can't make reads quick enough", "crumbling in the face of a blitz" and "getting sacked"....i'd pick Watson #1 in fantasy football too.
As long as they are including stats for "holding onto the ball too long because he can't make reads quick enough", "crumbling in the face of a blitz" and "getting sacked"....i'd pick Watson #1 in fantasy football too.
GTFOH troll...
In his rookie season he was exceptional at reading the defense quickly and decisive. Last season he was trying to be the hero because his main weapon were depleted with injuries. Dude only had Hopkins.
Tex was spot on, you're trolling
Watson was good. It's stunning what he can do with this OL and a coach like OBrien. Even Brady struggled with O'Brien
I thought that he won MVP?
2011 he did. 2009-10 were the years they got shut down in the playoffs and were one and out. 2011 McDaniels came back for the playoffs.
OB was the OC for the entire 2011 season. MCD came back as an offense assistant coach for the playoffs. OB maintained play-calling duties thru SB XLVI
If your gonna spout hate, at least research and get your facts straight
Following the 2011 season, the Rams fired Spagnuolo as head coach. While McDaniels was under contract for the 2012 season, the Rams informed him that they would not hold him to his contract, and would allow him to leave.[16] The Patriots then hired McDaniels to act as an offensive assistant coach during their 2011 playoffs, and to replace Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach for the 2012 season. O'Brien left the Patriots after the 2011 season concluded to become head coach at Penn State, but maintained playcalling duties through Super Bowl XLVI.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_McDaniels
OB was the OC for the entire 2011 season. MCD came back as an offense assistant coach for the playoffs. OB maintained play-calling duties thru SB XLVI
If your gonna spout hate, at least research and get your facts straight
Following the 2011 season, the Rams fired Spagnuolo as head coach. While McDaniels was under contract for the 2012 season, the Rams informed him that they would not hold him to his contract, and would allow him to leave.[16] The Patriots then hired McDaniels to act as an offensive assistant coach during their 2011 playoffs, and to replace Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach for the 2012 season. O'Brien left the Patriots after the 2011 season concluded to become head coach at Penn State, but maintained playcalling duties through Super Bowl XLVI.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_McDaniels
It’s become comical at this point with this dude...
Yes, and OB was also calling plays for 2009-10
Is it? Just posting all of the signs from the past showing O'Brien is a bad offensive coach. Even at Penn State the offense sucked.
Of course if the Texans actually had a real interview process they could have figured this out.
2009 they won the division and then lost Welker at Reliant with an ACL/MCL and he missed the playoffs. Haven't looked at 2010 yet, but you've proven my point already
Instead of posting mythical signs, how about posting facts?