Ain’t no mite about it. With that defense & that run game there ain’t no winning.if the Texans run the ball the rest of the season like they did last night, they might not win another game this year.
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Ain’t no mite about it. With that defense & that run game there ain’t no winning.if the Texans run the ball the rest of the season like they did last night, they might not win another game this year.
They still get to play the Jags.On a different note, if the Texans run the ball the rest of the season like they did last night, they might not win another game this year.
17 rushes for 42 yards. Lindsey has been a massive failure so far. 7 rushes for 5 yards last night. That’s laughable.
So..2-15‽They still get to play the Jags.
I don't disagree that I'd like to see improved coverage, but to put into perspective, the Panthers beat the Jets 19 - 14 and the Saints 26 - 7. The Texans score was 24 - 9.Still can’t cover TEs and this secondary makes any WR look good.
I probably could have completed near 30% with the way they were running wide open. I hate the softness of that cover 2 crap. Unfortunately this team has zero **** down corners so I get it. But Lovie needs to be more aggressive
Who knows .So..2-15‽
McCaffrey.I don't disagree that I'd like to see improved coverage, but to put into perspective, the Panthers beat the Jets 19 - 14 and the Saints 26 - 7. The Texans score was 24 - 9.
So, the question is, given our personnel, what is the expectation for the Texans, who was projected to be one of the worst teams.
During the game I had the same reaction as expressed in your comment. But in retrospect, Lovie's game plan produced results in line with the Panthers two previous opponents, with two of our starting DB's out. Limiting an opponent to 24 points should give a team the opportunity to win.
Yes, but injuries are part of the game. We had four significant inactives. You can always play the "what if" game.McCaffrey.
Sure, but there's no doubt McCaffrey is a big part of that offense.Yes, but injuries are part of the game. We had four significant inactives. You can always play the "what if" game.
Whahaha! Why?
Not a QB in the league that doesn’t take a couple of good hits every week.
But I get what you’re saying. They can’t be too frequent & they can’t be for nothing. Culley had to find a way to get him some wins.
So, the question is, given our personnel, what is the expectation for the Texans, who was projected to be one of the worst teams.
Not arguing that. Like I said I agree.He got sacked four times and hit nine times in the first start in his career. Nobody can consistently take that kind of beating every week.
They've got to have a running game to keep the defense honest. They can't expect this kid to carry the team in any sort of way. That would just be dumb.
Watson got hit alot, didn't bother him. Ben and Rogers got hit alot tooThey are a 1-2 team, exactly what I'd expect since they will likely be out-talented against most NFL teams, but they battle hard, so we've got that.
Mills showed some potential, but he's never going to realize it if they "David Carr syndrome" the kid with lack of consistent protection. He took some hits last night. That can't happen every week if they expect him to stay out there.
The coaches know best.Both Mills and Cooks today made comments about their preference for an up tempo offense. Mills said it was easier for him to get into a rhythm during that two minute TD drill.
Man the offensive line played horrible, mainly in run pro. Too many whiffs on blocks. Howard started it off completely missing that block on that screen play. If he pancakes that dude, Ingram is running for a big gain.
What’s up with J Jenkins? I liked him in preseason. Doesn’t show that he’s injured
Must be because I didn’t see him on any injury list. Maybe he’s just banged upI think getting Greenard back made him the odd DE out. Healthy scratch
Trade all of our running backs for a sixth-round pick in 22.Why not? Lindsay, Ingram and Johnson, combined, are averaging 2.9 YPC for the season. The Texans carried 5 RBs on the roster. 2 of them haven't had a single carry, despite the other 3 averaging 2.9 YPC. Rex Burhead is one of those RBs, has played 29 offensive snaps in 3 games with 0 rushing attempts and 3 targets. Nice off-season pick up there.
I get that the o-line is bad in the ground game, but 2.9 YPC? Hate to say it but Mike Devlin had them doing better than that.
So I based my evaluation of Davis Mills on how a seasoned vet played the same defense the very week before. I’ll also look to see how a seasoned vet will play against that defense next week. & I took into consideration there was no real practice between our previous game & this one.
With that in mind I have to ask myself how did Alvin Kamara do against the Panthers defense?
Not arguing that. Like I said I agree.
Agreed. I think Culley did as good a job as he could with what he had. Mills only threw it 28 times. That’s reasonable. Especially considering the effectiveness of the run game.
We need to run better. No one is arguing that.
Year to date rushing stats.
86 attempts
284 yards
3.3 yard average
3 rushing TDs
Yes, but injuries are part of the game. We had four significant inactives. You can always play the "what if" game.
Mark IngramYear to date rushing stats.
86 attempts
284 yards
3.3 yard average
3 rushing TDs
Fire Culley?Mark Ingram
Game 1 - 26 carries...85 yards
Game 2 - 14 carries...41 yards
Game 3 - 6 carries...21 yards
Lindsay
Game 1 - 8 for 25
Game 2 - 5 for 2 yards
Game 3 - 7 for 5
David Johnson - 11 carries this year for 46 yards.
Caserio, and whoever else is involved, they're going to run this trio of mediocrity en route to total ineptness. While that's happening, it's baptism by fire for Mills. You really couldn't make things more difficult for a green quarterback. If Mills succeeds over the next few games while Taylor gets "healthy", it's not going to be for any other reason than his shear determination to be successful. Or, there's a very dramatic change in offensive philosophy which results in the Texans running the ball much better.
BTW, I don't think simply inserting Scottie Phillips the answer.
Texans offense averaged 3.9 yards per play, converted 1 of 9 3rd downs, and had just 2 drives where they gained over 30 yards without the help of penalties.
This is the realization that some posters fail to acknowledge.Sh!t happens when you start rookie QBs. We still got more coming of what we just got. LOL
Yep. I think Mills at his future lowest is going to make a fine and reliable backup QB, the kind you like to have on your team. I am not going to predict his future high because it's just to frikking early for that crap.
It won't fix everything but it can't hurt.BTW, I don't think simply inserting Scottie Phillips the answer.
What’s the answer then?Mark Ingram
Game 1 - 26 carries...85 yards
Game 2 - 14 carries...41 yards
Game 3 - 6 carries...21 yards
Lindsay
Game 1 - 8 for 25
Game 2 - 5 for 2 yards
Game 3 - 7 for 5
David Johnson - 11 carries this year for 46 yards.
Caserio, and whoever else is involved, they're going to run this trio of mediocrity en route to total ineptness. While that's happening, it's baptism by fire for Mills. You really couldn't make things more difficult for a green quarterback. If Mills succeeds over the next few games while Taylor gets "healthy", it's not going to be for any other reason than his shear determination to be successful. Or, there's a very dramatic change in offensive philosophy which results in the Texans running the ball much better.
BTW, I don't think simply inserting Scottie Phillips the answer.
42What’s the answer then?
What’s the answer then?
Nico Collins, Pierre-Louis, Tyrod Taylor and Vincent Taylor are all on IR and players will have to be cut from the current active squad to activate them. As these players come back is when it is most likely you may get your wish.IMHO...Lindsay either needs to go, or be taught how to play WR, and work him into the slot rotation. Burkhead is not being used, so let him go. Ingram and Johnson are the 2 most effective RB's we have. Scottie can fill in and be the 3rd RB when needed. We need to fill holes in other places, like WR and CB, so let at least one of them go. By trying to play so many RB's, they aren't able to get into a groove. The experiment is over.
I think Lindsay can still fill a role here, but not as a RB. He has good hands, so if we can convert him into a slot WR, he can still motion to the backfield to be used as a RB in passing situations. However, using him as a RB, he is only taking carries away from one of the other RB's that are more effective in the running game.Nico Collins, Pierre-Louis, Tyrod Taylor and Vincent Taylor are all on IR and players will have to be cut from the current active squad to activate them. As these players come back is when it is most likely you may get your wish.
I think Lindsay can still fill a role here, but not as a RB. He has good hands, so if we can convert him into a slot WR, he can still motion to the backfield to be used as a RB in passing situations. However, using him as a RB, he is only taking carries away from one of the other RB's that are more effective in the running game.
I doubt any rb would make a big difference but I see no reason not to insert Scottie Phillps. The only way he could be worse is if he turns the ball over several times. Outside of that maybe he grinds out some tough yards and helps at least a little. I see no reason not to play him.BTW, I don't think simply inserting Scottie Phillips the answer.
Might as well, this season is a wash anyways. That’s what most of the members on here suggested.I doubt any rb would make a big difference but I see no reason not to insert Scottie Phillps. The only way he could be worse is if he turns the ball over several times. Outside of that maybe he grinds out some tough yards and helps at least a little. I see no reason not to play him.
Are you resigning to the notion?Might as well, this season is a wash anyways. That’s what most of the members on here suggested.
LOL. The reason for the NVM.Speak your mind brother, speak your mind.
The second game saw fewer offensive snaps by the Browns.LOL. The reason for the NVM.
I saw a Next Gen stat of the highest pressure rate in a single game and Mercilus was on the list. I got so excited that Mercilus still had a pulse, I started posting it and then realized it was an all time list and Mercilus' performance was week 3 in 2017 not 2021. BTW. Speaking of Mercilus, anyone noticed his snaps (48, 38, 31) decreasing?
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I think that would be optimal.So..2-15‽
The second game saw fewer offensive snaps by the Browns.
Also, Mercilus may still be battling a hamstring injury.
His contract runs out this season.Wouldn’t it be nice if Mercilus could put together a decent run of games so the Texans could finally move him and his contract in the off-season.
His contract runs out this season.
No need to do anything.