barrett
All Pro
Before you bring up the gorgeous look-off on the Walter TD, hear my point. Did he have some good plays? Yes. Did Jacoby Jones blow it on multiple occasions? Yes. Despite that, this dude can play way better. We could have killed these guys even worse. Kubiak agrees with me. Watch him after the Walter TD. He's immediately in his ear about something. They expect this guy to play at an elite level. He can. We've seen it. He didn't today. He missed two TD's. One to AJ early and the bootleg to Walter as well. I'm not being a negative nancy. I'm just saying think how much better we'll be when he plays the way we all know he can.
Once the euphoria has subsided, try to imagine a Texans team that could have whooped the Colts even worse. This team can be even better. Matt Schaub didnt play his best game. He hasnt looked his best several times during the pre-season either. On the first drive #8 nearly through an interception inside the 5 while trying to squeeze one into Open Daniels. If Bob Sanders doesnt try to take Daniels head off but goes for the ball instead, it would be his for the taking. The very next play Schaub missed a wide open Andre Johnson on a crossing route for a touchdown, instead, throwing a difficult ball to Jacoby Jones who dropped it. The Texans ended up settling for a field goal. The very next offensive play he under threw Kevin Walter on a sure touchdown. Walter was running wide open down field on a bootleg.
Despite some near turnovers and a missed opportunity for a touchdown on the opening drive, the Texans were imposing their will against the Colts with momentum firmly on their side. Houston led the Texans 13 0 with 8:25 to go in the 2nd quarter. At that point in the game the Colts had barely managed to cross midfield before settling for yet another punt. Three plays later Matt Schaub make a very poor decision throwing to Andre Johnson who is double covered. Melvin Bullitt Intercepts the ball leading to an eventual Peyton Manning touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne.