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I'm glad ESPN is (once again) paying close attention to the Texans.By Doug Kretz, Scouts Inc.
Houston has the kind of RBs in Domanick Davis and Antowain Smith who can make the one cut and hit it up into the line of scrimmage with authority, which is what Gary Kubiak's system calls for.
Defensively, Houston has a problem...The linebackers should make a lot of plays with the 3-4 defense, but they don't have any stars and need to improve this position in the coming years.
I know. Pretty sad "scouting".Lucky said:I'm glad ESPN is (once again) paying close attention to the Texans.
Tell me that he doesn't mean Offensive Center (OC) in this quote:Lucky said:I'm glad ESPN is (once again) paying close attention to the Texans.
That dude is horrible, somebody needs to send his bosses a message on this crap. That is inexcuseable.as only Zach Wiegert (OC) and Steve McKinney (OG) seem to have a lock on starting jobs.
No one would play at the risk of coming in second place.Lucky said:We need to have a "Who can find the most errors in the ESPN Texans Preview" contest. 2nd place gets a years subscription to ESPN the Magazine. 1st place doesn't get a years subscription to ESPN the Magazine.
I can't believe they didn't mention our backup QB Kent Graham, and that we were expecting another great year from Aaron Glenn.Lucky said:I'm glad ESPN is (once again) paying close attention to the Texans.
I wish ESPN wasn't as scared of fans as they are, a lot of Fox Sports people put their email addresses out there so you can respond to what they say (and they will write back). ESPN gives you their email address, but rarely do they mention anything critical of them. ESPN's new marketing slogan "ESPN "The Hoover of Sports" translation "WE SUCK"Superstar said:They did the scouting and found out that antoine smith is the only one capable enough not to do good. So they want him to be in the line-up so reggie bush can show who is boss at running back. I hate ESPN.
That's just hilarious.South Texan said:Next they will be congratulating us on picking Reggie Bush, and wishing us luck in LA after our owner, Bud Adams, moves us there next year.
Most profound? how about ONLY profound statementTexian said:Most profound statement in the article:
-10 - Poor David Carr. The Texans' offensive line went through a league-high 10 lineup changes in 2005 -- 12 counting a new O-coordinator and new line coach -- which is one reason Houston allowed 68 sacks and finished 30th in offense.
once again, he sees the talent level of the young guys like mario. to be honest with you, what would truly help mario williams is antwan peek starting at the other DE. i know kubiak loves weaver, but if anyone can help draw some of the double teams that williams sees constantly, peek is the guy....hes too athletic and shifty for one guy to handle. he would free mario up.PowerfulDragon said:I like Michael Smith.
They would run over him. Peek doesn't have the lower body to hang with tackles on the line. He's a situational rusher.TexanFanInCC said:once again, he sees the talent level of the young guys like mario. to be honest with you, what would truly help mario williams is antwan peek starting at the other DE. i know kubiak loves weaver, but if anyone can help draw some of the double teams that williams sees constantly, peek is the guy....hes too athletic and shifty for one guy to handle. he would free mario up.
I'm not batman, but here goes. Different parts of the preview were written by different folks.Grid said:riddle me this batman.
How is it that the guys at ESPN managed to figure out how many Oline changes we made last season.. INCLUDING the fact that we changed O-coordinator and Oline coach... but the fact that we run a 4-3, and that DD is injured and Smith may not even make the roster, escaped thier notice?
I'm sad to say this, but not only does he get paid, he prolly makes more money than both of usGrid said:Id love to know how someone can get paid to write that.
Peek is probably the best pass rusher we have...BUT he can not stand up to the run...He is not a complete defensive end, and AW brings much more to the table as far as being complete...Antwan starting at the other defensive end spot would only weaken our defense...TexanFanInCC said:once again, he sees the talent level of the young guys like mario. to be honest with you, what would truly help mario williams is antwan peek starting at the other DE. i know kubiak loves weaver, but if anyone can help draw some of the double teams that williams sees constantly, peek is the guy....hes too athletic and shifty for one guy to handle. he would free mario up.
Looks like Michael Smith hit it about right on every point. He was also the only guy backing the Houston Pick.By Michael Smith, ESPN.com
OK, Houston Texans fans, Reggie Bush isn't walking through that tunnel, but Mario Williams is and he's a specimen. End/tackle Anthony Weaver was a big offseason pickup, and rookie linebacker DeMeco Ryans (second round) has a chance to be a real player. You can already see improvement in Houston's defense, which promises to be more aggressive under new coordinator Richard Smith.
As it has been throughout the franchise's short history, the Texans' fortunes are in the hands of David Carr. He's out of excuses. Gary Kubiak is going to put him in positions to be successful, the scheme is going to provide adequate protection, and somebody -- looks like sixth-round pick Wali Lundy -- will rush for 1,200 yards. Carr now has Eric Moulds lining up opposite Andre Johnson.
Kubiak's first major decision as head coach was deciding that Carr was, indeed, the guy to lead this team. Carr needs to start proving him right for Houston to escape the AFC South cellar. Keep in mind, though, this is a new, more complex system for Carr. But if he plays better, the Texans will be a lot better a lot quicker than most people think.