First time poster, long time lurker... Cha Ching!! I swore I would be more active in the community so hear it goes.
In my opinion I believe the Texans are heading in the right direction. I mean seriously what else did we expect from a 2-14 team, with new coaches, new scheme, not so good OL, and quite a few players that Kubes cut that are not in the league anymore. I know I left a lot of things out but I do not want to ramble in my first post.
So, is David still our QB next year or not? I believe he is. Will we draft QB? I think so, but it will not be someone who will immediately replace him. If David is replaced I believe it will be with a FA, veteran QB. But honestly, why would we bring somoene else in here with the type of pass protection our O-Line provides most of the time. Maybe David would have been fine if our running game would have been consistant throughout the year like it was Sunday. However, I think it is impossible for any QB to perform consistantly with hands in their face or getting hit on 3 step drops. Look at Manning last year with he played San Diego and Pittsburg. He looked like an average, at best QB when he was pressured.
So what should be our number one priority in this years draft. I am thinking in the first round have to go OL. I know we lost a few linemen to injuries so maybe a running back if we are not 100% clear on where were stand with DD. Could we fall back on a healty Dayne if DD does not return? Possibly. After all he does not have may miles on him in his 7 or so years in the league. However, I would still lean heavily towards suring up the OL. I am a firm believer that games are won and lost in the trenches. After all without good run blocking you can't run effectively. And without pass protection you can't... well just look at David's sack totals. No not all are on the line but you get the picture.
So what should we do? I just hate the thought of bringing in a new QB and possibly ruining him as well. Just for the record I am neither a DC lover/hater.
I am a Texan fan and support them and the players they choose to put on the field. I may not agree with it, but who am I to second guess people who have a lot more football knowledge than me.
Sorry for such a long post. Happy New Year to everyone and I look forward to being more active on the board.
J
In my opinion I believe the Texans are heading in the right direction. I mean seriously what else did we expect from a 2-14 team, with new coaches, new scheme, not so good OL, and quite a few players that Kubes cut that are not in the league anymore. I know I left a lot of things out but I do not want to ramble in my first post.
So, is David still our QB next year or not? I believe he is. Will we draft QB? I think so, but it will not be someone who will immediately replace him. If David is replaced I believe it will be with a FA, veteran QB. But honestly, why would we bring somoene else in here with the type of pass protection our O-Line provides most of the time. Maybe David would have been fine if our running game would have been consistant throughout the year like it was Sunday. However, I think it is impossible for any QB to perform consistantly with hands in their face or getting hit on 3 step drops. Look at Manning last year with he played San Diego and Pittsburg. He looked like an average, at best QB when he was pressured.
So what should be our number one priority in this years draft. I am thinking in the first round have to go OL. I know we lost a few linemen to injuries so maybe a running back if we are not 100% clear on where were stand with DD. Could we fall back on a healty Dayne if DD does not return? Possibly. After all he does not have may miles on him in his 7 or so years in the league. However, I would still lean heavily towards suring up the OL. I am a firm believer that games are won and lost in the trenches. After all without good run blocking you can't run effectively. And without pass protection you can't... well just look at David's sack totals. No not all are on the line but you get the picture.
So what should we do? I just hate the thought of bringing in a new QB and possibly ruining him as well. Just for the record I am neither a DC lover/hater.
I am a Texan fan and support them and the players they choose to put on the field. I may not agree with it, but who am I to second guess people who have a lot more football knowledge than me.
Sorry for such a long post. Happy New Year to everyone and I look forward to being more active on the board.
J
Good first post, keep them coming.
