Actually every WR on the roster is a vet except Strong and Travis Labhart.What veteran WR was on the roster when they signed Washington?
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Actually every WR on the roster is a vet except Strong and Travis Labhart.What veteran WR was on the roster when they signed Washington?
Sell it to someone else.
I really want to see you and steelb in a creamed corn death match - irrational knob slobbing against irrational hatred. Loser is the first one to complain about kernels in their whoohaa.
Gotta say I think steelb will "tuck" it up longer than you.
Someone please explain the following from the article:
Texans "O" Under the Watch of George Godsey
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The Houston Texans offense was hard to watch at times in 2014 and the issues started with the quarterback. Putting up 23.2 points (14th in the NFL) and 209.5 passing yards a game (24th in the NFL), the offense was a volume rushing team that led the league in rushing attempts with 551, but was only averaging 3.9 yards a rush, which was 22nd best in the league.
What does this all mean? The Texans need to find a better balance on offense and this year it falls on offensive coordinator George Godsey. The biggest difference is that now, Godsey has the title of offensive coordinator, but this does not change much regarding what happened last year. Godsey was very involved in the play-calling on game days, with final approval from head coach Bill O’Brien.
O’Brien worked with Godsey in New England and wanted to see his quarterbacks coach handle his duties during their first year together in Houston before handing over the title of offensive coordinator.
O’Brien has seen enough after one year to give Godsey that label moving forward.
“He’s one of the first guys to arrive. A very bright guy,” said O’Brien of Godsey. “He works really hard at the game, not only studying what we’re doing but kind of studying the tendencies of the rest of the league on both sides of the ball.”
O’Brien continued, “I just thought he did a heck of a job last year. He did a really good job of dealing with all the things that came up during the year and he deserves this opportunity.”
With the uncertainty of the quarterback situation, Godsey, like O’Brien, will have input on who starts week one between Ryan Mallett and Brian Hoyer. After the decision is made, tailoring the offense around the starter’s strengths will be up to Godsey to develop as the season goes on.
Getting this offense to run how it supposed to will fall squarely on Godsey and involving the tight ends and slot wide receiver will be an added element. Also, to continue to center the offense around the team's two best offensive weapons in Arian Foster and DeAndre Hopkins will be important to the teams success on the season. For an offense that hardly went to those positions last year, there should be a step up in production especially with the quarterbacks who know the ins and outs of this type of offense.
For Godsey, being named the offensive coordinator comes with heavy responsibility and to help the Texans get into the playoffs, it will start with the offense holding up their end of the bargain.
Someone please explain the following from the article:
"Arian Foster and DeAndre Hopkins will be important to the teams success on the season. For an offense that hardly went to those positions last year.."
Foster 260/1246 and Hopkins 76/1210 does not seem to be "hardly went to those positions".
This whole thing about the Texans only averaging 3.9 ypc is a bit overstated. Like the entire running game struggled. Let's call it like it was: Blue had a horrible 3.1 ypc and it brought down the entire team average. But Foster had no issues within the offense averaging 4.8 ypc.
So, a big question this year will be how Foster and the Oline handle the transition to the power run scheme.
You have to like an offense that favors the running game. Especially for a team that plays great defense.There is an issue, though. With Foster, the offense still ran a dominant zone blocking scheme. Blue struggled in zone blocking and ran much better on power blocking runs... So, a big question this year will be how Foster and the Oline handle the transition to the power run scheme.
My position stands. It could have been better said "should go to Foster and Nuk more.." not as stated 'hardly went to those positions'.The WR comment is obvious - we ran a **** ton compared to the league.
Which turns to Arian in a run heavy offense - after being pounded the 1st couple weeks, OB went to a diminished reliance on Foster until late in the season.
When Arian led the league in rushing the Texans were 19th in rushing attempts.
Last year the Texans were 1st. Arian ran 67 less times.
Your question was?
He was referring back to this sentence:Someone please explain the following from the article:
"Arian Foster and DeAndre Hopkins will be important to the teams success on the season. For an offense that hardly went to those positions last year.."
Foster 260/1246 and Hopkins 76/1210 does not seem to be "hardly went to those positions".
Getting this offense to run how it supposed to will fall squarely on Godsey and involving the tight ends and slot wide receiver will be an added element.
not the way I read it as it comes directly after Foster and Hopkins mentioned but I'm on to other topicsHe was referring back to this sentence:
Me, too. I like that we had a chance to watch him in joint practices '14 training camp and I got the impression he really wanted to come here.I'm probably more hyped for this new addition than any other made this offseason. His coverage could add a whole new dimension to the pass rush and the responsibilities of KJ, JJo, and whomever mans the other safety spot.
I'm surprized he's this low in this "countdown". Can't think of three players more important to the offense's - and therefore the team's - success than Foster.I really hope Foster can stay healthy this year. The offense is so much more dynamic with him on the field.
Vince Wilfork Is a "Big" Key For the Texans
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New Houston Texans defensive tackle Vince Wilfork fell into the organization’s lap after the New England Patriots moved on from the veteran. Wilfork is arriving to the Texans with a proven track record, including Super Bowl rings and a career of producing above average play from the interior of the defense.
The fit seemed too be good to be true given the Patriots’ influence that has settled into Texans organization over the past year. Head coach Bill O’Brien, offensive coordinator George Godsey, defensive coordinator (and the man that drafted Wilfork) Romeo Crennel, and former teammate and linebacker coach Mike Vrabel all have once been involved in Patriots football but are now core pieces of Houston Texans coaching staff. The bridge was here for Wilfork to feel at home with the Texans.
The addition of Wilfork to the defensive line raises expectations and creates possibly the strongest unit of the team. Wilfork, with his size and movement skills, will be more than a two-down player for the defense. He is still able to produce on the field and having him next to J.J. Watt will be an interesting combination to watch as the season progresses.
The one thing the Texans knew about with Wilfork is the influence he would have on the locker room. O’Brien has continued to build his roster to include a strong presence of veteran role models for the team both on and off the field, and that is what Wilfork is for the Texans.
“I just want to be a guy that has played the game for a while that they can always turn to and ask questions about anything football-wise or off the field,” said Wilfork.
Wilfork makes a point to talk to the entire team, not just players on the defense. “The way that I look at the game is different,” explained Wilfork “I don’t just look at a game from a defensive standpoint. I talk to the quarterbacks. I talk to the punter. I talk to DBs. I talk to the receivers. I talk to all of my teammates.”
Bill O’Brien has a sense of comfort with the veteran addition.
“It makes us all feel good to see number 75 in the middle of that defense,” said O’Brien. “He’s a great veteran player. He’s added a lot to our locker room. We’re very happy to have him here.”
With the addition of Wilfork, expectations have risen for the defense and the team. If he can give solid play and be a three-down player, Wilfork could be one of the best value free agents the Texans have added in some time.
I am an offensive lineman and I look across at Wilfork and pee my pants a little. I hear a growl from JJ Watt and I poop my pants a little. It's gonna be a long game.
Vince Wilfork Is a "Big" Key For the Texans
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New Houston Texans defensive tackle Vince Wilfork fell into the organization’s lap after the New England Patriots moved on from the veteran. Wilfork is arriving to the Texans with a proven track record, including Super Bowl rings and a career of producing above average play from the interior of the defense.
The fit seemed too be good to be true given the Patriots’ influence that has settled into Texans organization over the past year. Head coach Bill O’Brien, offensive coordinator George Godsey, defensive coordinator (and the man that drafted Wilfork) Romeo Crennel, and former teammate and linebacker coach Mike Vrabel all have once been involved in Patriots football but are now core pieces of Houston Texans coaching staff. The bridge was here for Wilfork to feel at home with the Texans.
The addition of Wilfork to the defensive line raises expectations and creates possibly the strongest unit of the team. Wilfork, with his size and movement skills, will be more than a two-down player for the defense. He is still able to produce on the field and having him next to J.J. Watt will be an interesting combination to watch as the season progresses.
The one thing the Texans knew about with Wilfork is the influence he would have on the locker room. O’Brien has continued to build his roster to include a strong presence of veteran role models for the team both on and off the field, and that is what Wilfork is for the Texans.
“I just want to be a guy that has played the game for a while that they can always turn to and ask questions about anything football-wise or off the field,” said Wilfork.
Wilfork makes a point to talk to the entire team, not just players on the defense. “The way that I look at the game is different,” explained Wilfork “I don’t just look at a game from a defensive standpoint. I talk to the quarterbacks. I talk to the punter. I talk to DBs. I talk to the receivers. I talk to all of my teammates.”
Bill O’Brien has a sense of comfort with the veteran addition.
“It makes us all feel good to see number 75 in the middle of that defense,” said O’Brien. “He’s a great veteran player. He’s added a lot to our locker room. We’re very happy to have him here.”
With the addition of Wilfork, expectations have risen for the defense and the team. If he can give solid play and be a three-down player, Wilfork could be one of the best value free agents the Texans have added in some time.
I'm surprized he's this low in this "countdown". Can't think of three players more important to the offense's - and therefore the team's - success than Foster.
LOL... well, I figured our friendly neighborhood media "darling" will be at the top.At least one more defensive player to certainly go on this list. Any guesses? Then I'm taking a stab at Duane Brown and Bill O'Brien to round out the final three.
LOL... well, I figured our friendly neighborhood media "darling" will be at the top.
I figure Newton will be #2 and one of the quarterbacks #1. Watt was a surprise since his talent and health are not in question. This is an "if they perform well" list, isn't it?At least one more defensive player to certainly go on this list. Any guesses? Then I'm taking a stab at Duane Brown and Bill O'Brien to round out the final three.
I figure Newton will be #2 and one of the quarterbacks #1. Watt was a surprise since his talent and health are not in question. This is an "if they perform well" list, isn't it?
is the only criteria that I've seen mentioned.State of the Texans complied a Top 20 list for the most important pieces for the Houston Texans' success in 2015.
They failed to find that answer during the draft. There's no kind way to put it. They flat out failed.SOTT report said <snip>
Quarterback play will once again be the difference for the Texans, who are now going into two full seasons of searching for some sort of answer.
They failed to find that answer during the draft. There's no kind way to put it. They flat out failed.
They should have taken Bryce Petty. He wasn't ready to be an NFL QB, but he's smart and will be ready very soon. Would he start this year? Probably, and if not, surely after a season or two.Just curious, who would you have taken that would be starting this year?
Wow. I strongly wish that Indy would hire you in the scouting dept. or as GM. You'd be a massive help to the Texans in that capacity.They should have taken Bryce Petty. He wasn't ready to be an NFL QB, but he's smart and will be ready very soon. Would he start this year? Probably, and if not, surely after a season or two.
Thanks a lot.Wow. I strongly wish that Indy would hire you in the scouting dept. or as GM. You'd be a massive help to the Texans in that capacity.
You're quite welcome. Please apply for a position like Democrats vote: early and often.Thanks a lot.
At least you know the truth about Democrats. Now, what are you going to do about them?You're quite welcome. Please apply for a position like Democrats vote: early and often.
Like most, vote Democrap light (establishment GOP) and then complain when there isn't real change.At least you know the truth about Democrats. Now, what are you going to do about them?
They should have taken Bryce Petty. He wasn't ready to be an NFL QB, but he's smart and will be ready very soon. Would he start this year? Probably, and if not, surely after a season or two.