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I would keep Hyde and Duke and maybe add a young guy late in the draft. We still need a better return man.This is my first post in this forum.
Long time Texans fan.
Just wondering what you all think about our RB situation for next year?
Same combo?
Draft?
Sign veteran?
I like Hyde and Johnson, and Jones looked serviceable against the Titans. Miller will be an unrestricted free agent in 2020, so I doubt the Texans bring him back.
My issue is that the head coach doesn't consistently make use of the RBs strengths. Prime example is the way he used Miller - Miller simply wasn't a "pound it up the middle 15 times a game" back, but that is exactly how the head coach used him.
So, final thought, am happy with keeping the current backs, but would love to see O'Brien use them more wisely. No need to draft an RB - Texans need to find a WR to replace the oft-injured Fuller.
I agree with this. I don't see that Buddy Howell and Taiwan Jones have offered any value.I would keep Hyde and Duke and maybe add a young guy late in the draft. We still need a better return man.
I agree with this. I don't see that Buddy Howell and Taiwan Jones have offered any value.
You are joking right ? I mean the Texans just sunk a fortune in the OLine in 2019 with three, count em, three first rounds picks and a high second round pick.Agreed. Our first pick in the 2020 draft is 57th overall in round 2, and I am guessing we go OL.
You are joking right ? I mean the Texans just sunk a fortune in the OLine in 2019 with three, count em, three first rounds picks and a high second round pick.
I'd think for the Draft and/or FA an edge rusher is the top priority in the near term.
Im not handcuffed to any of these guys. If a better option presents itself the team should make the move.
You are joking right ? I mean the Texans just sunk a fortune in the OLine in 2019 with three, count em, three first rounds picks and a high second round pick.
I'd think for the Draft and/or FA an edge rusher is the top priority in the near term.
I am quite impressed with Hyde this year. He is a one dimensional player, but Duke is a good compliment.
I think it's time to switch it up. At least for this game. Run Duke as the featured back. Get creative getting him the ball in space.
You are joking right ? I mean the Texans just sunk a fortune in the OLine in 2019 with three, count em, three first rounds picks and a high second round pick.
I'd think for the Draft and/or FA an edge rusher is the top priority in the near term.
I really don’t care how many high draft picks they use on the OL. And given their history of not addressing the OL, isn’t it about time? If there is one position on the team that requires not only adequate, but good depth, it’s the OL. It all happens upfront.
And yes, I‘m as frustrated with Fuller as anyone. But you’re not going to replace that speed with a 3rd round pick.
And back on topic, I really liked the way that Taiwan Jones ran the ball last Sunday.
And yes, I‘m as frustrated with Fuller as anyone. But you’re not going to replace that speed with a 3rd round pick.
OB, creative?Get creative
If it does, I'd be surprised. And if it does and it's successful, why wait all year to get him more involved? Would love to see it though.This could very well happen on Saturday.
OB, creative?
If it does, I'd be surprised. And if it does and it's successful, why wait all year to get him more involved? Would love to see it though.
Yes, but I just feel he is being under used. One game out of 16.....He's had games where he's been involved. See: the Pats game.
With today's game, I wouldn't expect him to be there for us. But I agree. That kind of vertical speed opens up our offense. You see that with Fuller, when he's healthy.I'm in total agreement about the OL.
As much as they need to add a 5 tech and an edge, if KJ Hamler is there in the 2nd rd he would be my pick. He's got WFV type speed and quickness and can KR/PR. After seeing the offense without WFV I think getting a guy that has WFV type ability (Hamler) is just as important as adding to the DL/pass rush.
Lol at the people saying Johnson isn't being used properly or is being underused. How many touches/passes a game are ya'll expecting him to get as a 3rd down back? There are better options in the run game & he isn't going to get 10 or more passes thrown to him a game in the pass game.......not with at least 3 other better options than him out there..4 if you count Fells.
You are joking right ? I mean the Texans just sunk a fortune in the OLine in 2019 with three, count em, three first rounds picks and a high second round pick.
I'd think for the Draft and/or FA an edge rusher is the top priority in the near term.
There were a couple times early this season that Hyde looked like Foster used to... running parallel to the line of scrimmage waiting to see where the hole would develop, then exploding through that hole for a nice gain.I miss the kind of RB play that Foster made look easy. Wish the Texans had a franchise back to go along with their franchise WR and franchise QB.
Lol at the people saying Johnson isn't being used properly or is being underused. How many touches/passes a game are ya'll expecting him to get as a 3rd down back? There are better options in the run game & he isn't going to get 10 or more passes thrown to him a game in the pass game.......not with at least 3 other better options than him out there..4 if you count Fells.
What is wrong with wanting more touches for Duke? He's a playmaker. He gained 11.3 yards every time he touched the ball on Saturday, which was ONLY 6 times.
I never said there was anything wrong with it..Only that there's only 1 ball and there are other options as good or better than him in both the pass & run game. I guess my point was that who are you going to take touches away from to give him more touches.
Duke has more finesse than Hyde but Hyde is more of a buffalo.Particularly yesterday, I would have taken away those touches from Hyde. When we are behind and need to be more offensively aggressive, I'd prefer Duke in the backfield over Hyde.
Particularly yesterday, I would have taken away those touches from Hyde. When we are behind and need to be more offensively aggressive, I'd prefer Duke in the backfield over Hyde.
Duke had a game on Saturday..probably his best game as a Texan imo................... but the problem with getting him on the field more is he's a liability in pass pro for 2 reasons. 1, he's not physical enough at the point of attack when he has to block...At least 2 of DW4's sacks were on him..the guy he was supposed to block disrupted everything. The other reason is b/c him being on the field signals to defenses that they can take advantage of that aspect of his game by blitzing...........or b/c he will most likely be going out in route...which effectively means DW4 is back there naked. Hyde's the better pass blocker of the 2 & that has alot more value when you consider our o-line issues. He's also the more physical runner of the 2 which has practical implications later in the game when defenses are tired and worn down. So even if Hyde's not gashing teams with his runs, he's still contributing...none of those contributions will show up in the stat sheets though.
Yes. But you have to select a few, too. In the O'Brien era, the Texans have selected 4 RBs in 6 drafts. Using a 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th. Alfred Blue was the most productive of those picks. The only one worth a dime.Agree. Hyde is fine, but the saying is, RBs are a dime a dozen. And they are. You can find RBs, no need the break the bank there.
He probably values RBs like RS valued QBs.Yes. But you have to select a few, too. In the O'Brien era, the Texans have selected 4 RBs in 6 drafts. Using a 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th. Alfred Blue was the most productive of those picks. The only one worth a dime.
As much as O'Brien leans on the running game, you'd think he would put a higher value on RBs.
I understand the advantages of Hyde over Duke. On Sat, though, would have preferred more Duke over Hyde. Hyde was largely ineffective, Bills are tough to run up the gut, and we needed a change/spark on offense.
Buffalo is stout against the run
Agreed. Our first pick in the 2020 draft is 57th overall in round 2, and I am guessing we go OL.
This is cool. I’m really starting to like stats that take a lot more things into consideration.
Everything is not equal. For example, a lot of talk about the KC defense the last 6 games and people countering with look who they’ve played. They gave up 23.9 PPG the 1st 10 games of the season and just 11.5 PPG the last 6. That is an incredible improvement except that who they played does matter.
Their Weighted DVOA, which factors games earlier in the season less, so that it gives a better indication of what you've done more recently, is right about in line with where they're rated for the whole season. So that huge 12 PPG improvement does take into account who they were up against, and it comes out to about the same as when they were giving up 24 PPG. That said, they are MUCH improved over last year.
Point is, I like these things that dig a little deeper to try and give us a better look than just what's on the surface.