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You thought my 13-3 was crazy, try this!

Ibar_Harry

All Pro
"Those sleepy eyes open and give you a peek inside.

"Just catch enough footballs to turn this whole thing around," he said.

Two-14 to 14-2? The Total Opposite.

That's the Texans' T.O. That's Andre Johnson."

These are AJ's thoughts and he's also thinking playoffs. I keep saying watch out for this year's Texans. They are going to surprise a whole lot of people. Our receivers may well terrorize the league. I keep saying its going to be a special year and I truely believe that. The momentum is growing and it really looks good. I can't wait to see what we do against KC. We are going to get a taste of what our offense and defense will be. They won't show a lot, but we will still get an idea.
 

touttail

Rookie
I think this is way far fetched (14-2), but .500 doesn't seem unrealistic with the calibre of players we have!

Bobby 119C:cowboy1:
 

TK_Gamer

Veteran
Coach C. said:
.500 will be possible if we get the right breaks, but past that these predictions are just wild.
I think the breaks we will need will be early on, as in no major losses due to injury. beyond that, it all comes down to how the team gels, how the o-line gels and the rookies develop. that I dont think is luck. a player, or a team, it doesnt matter, either you step it up or you settle for what fate hands you. I think alot is possible from this team, if we make it to the halfway point with 3 wins and no major injuries, and the team and the rookies develop in the system we could win 6 of the last 8, best case in my oppinion, 9-7 possibly 10-6. i'll just hope for that and enjoy the season.
 

hobie

All Pro
If that happens....wow. But a 7 win season to me would be right, being that just 2 years ago, they had 7, so no reason to say 7 is not obtainable, since this is a better core of players, coaching....barring the injury bug, 7 wins is good.
 
I am just happy to read one of the Texans believes we will have a winning season. It seems far-fetched, but it gives me hope that they will finish at or above .500 this year.
 

thunderkyss

Just win baby!!!
Staff member
Contributor's Club
How many games did we lose last year, because we held the ball?? because of poor offensive playcalling?? because we relied on our non-existent D to get some stops??

I'd say we lost 14 games last year because of that........ had we opened up the playcalling, thrown the ball a little more, been a little more aggressive... we'd have won at least 10 of those 14 games.

Call me a dreamer....... say I'm unrealistic...... but I see no reason to believe we can't win 13 games this year...
 

Runner

Hubcap Diamond
Staff member
Maybe my reading comprehension is a little low, but I didn't see anywhere in the article where Andre predicted 14-2. That looked like a Blinebury statement to go with his (yuck) T.O. hook.
 

Hervoyel

BUENO!
thunderkyss said:
How many games did we lose last year, because we held the ball?? because of poor offensive playcalling?? because we relied on our non-existent D to get some stops??

I'd say we lost 14 games last year because of that........ had we opened up the playcalling, thrown the ball a little more, been a little more aggressive... we'd have won at least 10 of those 14 games.

Call me a dreamer....... say I'm unrealistic...... but I see no reason to believe we can't win 13 games this year...
You're an unrealistic dreamer thunderkyss but I give you props for enthusiasm and optimism.

Being a little more of a pessimist than you I think we probably lost between 6-8 games last year because we held the ball, poor offensive play calling and relying on our non-existent D to get some stops.

Of course that means I think the Texans talent level was more like 8-8 to 10-6 and that means we're on the same page.
 

Mr. White

Retired OLine Coach
I wish I could believe it. Seems like teams that win 13 end up going to the conference championship.

Too many changes, still too many holes, too tough of a schedule....I think we'll be lucky to get to .500.
 
I'd love to think that the Texans players are going into this season thinking they can go 14-2. That's the right attitude to have. In the past it felt like the players and coaches went into the season hoping for a couple wins more than the previous year. Maybe even shooting for .500 if they are thinking crazy. Go into it thinking you will win every game and you just might find out you will win more than you would if you go into it thinking you might lose.
 

jagibelieve

Waterboy
Hervoyel said:
You're an unrealistic dreamer thunderkyss but I give you props for enthusiasm and optimism.

Being a little more of a pessimist than you I think we probably lost between 6-8 games last year because we held the ball, poor offensive play calling and relying on our non-existent D to get some stops.

Of course that means I think the Texans talent level was more like 8-8 to 10-6 and that means we're on the same page.
I somewhat agree with you. Prior to last season, I would have thought you guys would have been at least 8-8. 2-14 was actually a big suprise for me.

That being said, let me comment about the article. The guy has all of the tools, a good attitude, good work ethic, and he seems to have all of the physical attributes to be a great receiver.

The thing is, I think you guys will really reach .500 this season, and that should be the first (of many) goals for this team. I think that goal is realistic, but won't come easy, especially in the first season under new coaching and a new system. Anything better than .500 is gravy for this team, at this point.
 

Porky

Hall of Fame
My early take is between 6-8 wins, but if the injuries keep piling up, it might be more like 5. As for the article, that is a bit of wordplay and hperbole, and in no way is an authentic prediction, unlike HarryJ and Thunderkyss, the resident glass 99% full members.
 

TexansTailg8r

Waterboy
I'm with Thunderkyss and Hervoyel on this one. As much attention as it HAS received, I still don't think MOST people realize truly how bad our coaching/play calling really was. In my opinion that caused an 8 game swing for us last season. Sure, the additions of Mario, Moulds, Ryans and Weaver are going to be huge, and are cause for high hopes alone, but this coaching change is going to be the big difference maker. It's a total revamp of attitude, leadership, expectations, and accountability....every ingrediant a growing team needs. TK hit it right, may start a little slow, but watch out for this team down the stretch. It's going to be fun to watch.
 

Hulk75

Veteran
Good I said 10 or 11 wins, Why, why is it so hard to think we cant.

We got the players and most of our young talent is entering their 5 or 4 year, we got the players NOBODY can deny the talent we got, NOW we got a group of coaches that will put it all together and make every player better.

I am with Dre, when a soft spoken guy like that says something like that, you know it is for real, now just go out and do it.

This is not the same team and coaching staff we had last year, Just like Moulds said "Not going to be the same Texans".
 

jerek

Pro Hobbyist
I love the unfettered explosion of optimism, but honestly, we've got a hellacious schedule, and for all intents and purposes, we are still a young team; a lot of new guys and rookies getting time, and everyone learning the new system. I think 10+ wins is certainly possible, but I think we will finish 8-8 or so. As much as we do have legitimate talent and coaching now, football is still a "game of inches" -- and I'm not sure we have quite the precision we'll need for this 13-3 stuff.

Still, gotta love that Andre Johnson is the guy going on record with this stuff.
 
Optimism is always a good thing, but 14-2 is borderline insane. No offense but its not going to happen. The Titans and Texans are looking ahead to at best: 8-8.

I'm not saying you guys can't reach 14-2 in the next few years, but it's just not happening this year.

If you guys do go 14-2 one year, make sure those 2 losses are to the Titans.:spy:
 

southtexan

Waterboy
Hulk75 said:
Good I said 10 or 11 wins, Why, why is it so hard to think we cant.

We got the players and most of our young talent is entering their 5 or 4 year, we got the players NOBODY can deny the talent we got, NOW we got a group of coaches that will put it all together and make every player better.

I am with Dre, when a soft spoken guy like that says something like that, you know it is for real, now just go out and do it.

This is not the same team and coaching staff we had last year, Just like Moulds said "Not going to be the same Texans".
Peter King of SI wrote this about the Texas this morning, I'm not sure that I agree with him.
Last Thursday, the day I watched Carr run Houston's talent-shy first-team offense, Kubiak was standing downfield, watching Carr's mechanics closely. Every so often he'd see something, amble up and say something to Carr, then go back and resume watching him from afar.
 

Doug

Rookie
I just wanted to say "Thank you", to everyone in this thread for bringing back some memories. This thread reminds me so much of how things were prior to our breakdown season last year. I've seen, what I think, are some overly optimistic win/loss predictions, coupled with the conversation on what's realistic and unrealistic and this is what I've missed the most. Some of you may have placed these predictions in other threads but this is the first time I've seen them. Please note that I am not poking fun at anyone with a high win prediction, just haven't seen it in a while.
 

Hulk75

Veteran
southtexan said:
Peter King of SI wrote this about the Texas this morning, I'm not sure that I agree with him.
Last Thursday, the day I watched Carr run Houston's talent-shy first-team offense, Kubiak was standing downfield, watching Carr's mechanics closely. Every so often he'd see something, amble up and say something to Carr, then go back and resume watching him from afar.
Yea that was one thing acctually a lot of things I did not agree with, in the article.
Carr Moulds Andre DD Smith w/3 rings Flanagan Winston Spencer Pitts Jeb Bennie Cook...................."TALENT SHY"?
 
Hulk75 said:
Yea that was one thing acctually a lot of things I did not agree with, in the article.
Carr Moulds Andre DD Smith w/3 rings Flanagan Winston Spencer Pitts Jeb Bennie Cook...................."TALENT SHY"?
Not sure but I think he's saying what was on the field at the time he was watching. Dont know I had to read it twice also.
Edit: he does say First-team. SouthTexan can we get an explanition?
 

infantrycak

Hall of Fame
Peter King is a tool. Evidence--this statement "I think the Colts gained more with the addition of Adam Vinatieri than they lost with the subtraction of James." So replacing the most accurate kicker in the history of the NFL with another excellent kicker is somehow an upgrade compared to losing a top 5 RB--OK buddy.
 

NativeJPR

Practice Squad
hobie said:
If that happens....wow. But a 7 win season to me would be right, being that just 2 years ago, they had 7, so no reason to say 7 is not obtainable, since this is a better core of players, coaching....barring the injury bug, 7 wins is good.
I think everyone is going to be surprised with the play of the Texans this year. This is not going to be the 2-14 Texans of last season and it wouldn't surprise me if they get more than 7 wins and I for one will be a bit disappointed if they don't go at least 8-8 and am optimistically hoping they do even better than that. It would sure be nice to have our team in the playoff hunt. GO TEXANS:redtowel:
 

Wolf

100% Texan
thunderkyss said:
How many games did we lose last year, because we held the ball?? because of poor offensive playcalling?? because we relied on our non-existent D to get some stops??

I'd say we lost 14 games last year because of that........ had we opened up the playcalling, thrown the ball a little more, been a little more aggressive... we'd have won at least 10 of those 14 games.

Call me a dreamer....... say I'm unrealistic...... but I see no reason to believe we can't win 13 games this year...
Wow TK.. you think we can win 13 games and we probably will have Carr at QB.. what gives?
 

HoustonFan

Veteran
Ibar_Harry said:
"Those sleepy eyes open and give you a peek inside.

"Just catch enough footballs to turn this whole thing around," he said.

Two-14 to 14-2? The Total Opposite.

That's the Texans' T.O. That's Andre Johnson."

These are AJ's thoughts and he's also thinking playoffs. I keep saying watch out for this year's Texans. They are going to surprise a whole lot of people. Our receivers may well terrorize the league. I keep saying its going to be a special year and I truely believe that. The momentum is growing and it really looks good. I can't wait to see what we do against KC. We are going to get a taste of what our offense and defense will be. They won't show a lot, but we will still get an idea.
I was excited about it too when I read the article. I 'm looking for the playoffs too, but anything better than the past 4 seasons is good enough for this season. And if they make the playoffs, more to celebrate.
 

edo783

Hall of Fame
Interesting quote from Kubes today.

And Kubiak said this today....interesting in that he says Carr can be and is on track to be a top 3 - 5 QB.

“In this league, the coach and the quarterback have to have a great relationship,” Kubiak said. You know the pressure that’s on that guy taking the snaps and he has to know you are doing everything to make him better. It’s been good, I love it. That’s why I do what I do. I’ve been around a lot of quarterbacks and it’s a (heck) of a battle to get to the point where you are one of those top three or top-five quarterbacks in this league. That’s a battle and a tremendous accomplishment when it does happen, but I see a guy that can do it and he’s headed in that direction.”
 
With the coaching we have, and if Carr can be coached 50% what Kue coach him. I think we can wins all home games and win road wins @ Tennessee in 10/29, NY Jets 11/26, and Oakland 12/03.

11-5 is not impossible.
 

powerfuldragon

Enchilada Aficionado.
Anguyen said:
11-5 is not impossible.
It's not impossible, but i think it's unlikely. we can't change that dramatically in one offseason. i think we'll start off slowly, and pick up towards the end of the season as players get the feel of the new systems.
 

thunderkyss

Just win baby!!!
Staff member
Contributor's Club
Wolf said:
Wow TK.. you think we can win 13 games and we probably will have Carr at QB.. what gives?
I believe Carr has all the physical tools.. but mentally he isn't ready for the NFL. I believe Carr understands this, and I think he appreciates what he now has in Kubiak.

I'm hoping that things just start clicking for him this year.... he's already seen 4 years of NFL defenses. Hopefully when Kubiak starts explaining things to him, David is saying things like, "Ah..... of course...... that's what that meant."

I'm really not that different than most of the Homers on the board......

I just like saying things about someone's performance last year, because it upsets a few people........ a couple in particular that should know better.
 

Speedy

Former Yeller Dweller
I've commented before that this team was just 5-6 plays from being 6-10, 7-9 last year. That's where I'm expecting the improvement of this team to start from. With parity, better coaching, and a few breaks, I believe it's a very realistic expectation. 14-2 may be a little much, but I don't think a playoff appearance this year is as far-fetched as the rest of the world thinks it is.
 

D-Vizzl

Waterboy
Think about why we have felt we have done so bad, we have but the fans always expected too much. For example before the past year they let all the veterans go, yet we all thought they were playoff bound. We thought with our hearts not our brain. So I will use reverse psychology on myself. The running game will be one of the worst, DC won't be able to get the ball to AJ or EM, the defense will be horrible and thus we will win 4 games.

(Shivering).....That statement above should guarantee at least 7 wins!!!! You're Welcome
 
Anguyen said:
With the coaching we have, and if Carr can be coached 50% what Kue coach him. I think we can wins all home games and win road wins @ Tennessee in 10/29, NY Jets 11/26, and Oakland 12/03.

11-5 is not impossible.

The Texans will go undefeated at home...?

So you're saying the Texans will beat Indy, Jax, Washington, AND Miami?

Keep drinking that Kool-Aid :homer:
 
Titan "Tack" Fan said:
The Texans will go undefeated at home...?

So you're saying the Texans will beat Indy, Jax, Washington, AND Miami?

Keep drinking that Kool-Aid :homer:
OK maybe , just maybe they lose to Washington. (i personally doubt it though)
 
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