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Official 2010 Training Camp Thread
- Thread starter Ryan
- Start date
TimeKiller
Guest
•The Saints' second-string offense fared even worse in the two-minute drill. Quarterback Patrick Ramsey threw an interception to Houston linebacker Darryl Sharpton on his second pass attempt.
•Saints cornerback Jabari Greer had a rare miscue during situational team drills. He got burned by receiver Kevin Walter, who got behind him for a touchdown catch of about 35 yards.
•Saints guard Carl Nicks was back on the field with the first team after being temporarily demoted during the morning session.
•Saints fullback Heath Evans and defensive end Jimmy Wilkerson were held out of Wednesday's afternoon practice, as they continue to be limited to one practice per day to rest their recovering knees. Houston's Johnson and defensive end Mario Williams were among a handful of Texans who were held back during the afternoon to rest their legs as well. That's a common occurrence for the Texans when the team goes indoors for the PM practice.
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I think Sharpton is beating Adibi, Clark, Bentley and Bing for Cushing's down time. Coming from me, one who openly questioned the pick and all but wrote off his chance of having any impact, much less as a rookie. I mean Kubiak put it out there pretty flatly. The question though...
If Sharpton out performs Diles.....who is your weakside man next to Ryans and the returning Cush?
Lemme steal dalemurphy's coach speak thing for a second, I gotta question I want to ask it...
*Coach Speak Translator Bot 9000, At Your Service*
Kubiak said it was looking like they would rather send Diles to SLB instead of Sharpton. Does Kubiak really believe Diles will switch back or is Kubiak giving Sharpton his chance while not reeeeally demoting Diles (because he's still playing as Cush's backup)? Will Kubiak send "a guy on the verge of making the probowl" to the bench?
*buzzzzz.....zap.....er.....error.....*
Dang it.....
•Saints cornerback Jabari Greer had a rare miscue during situational team drills. He got burned by receiver Kevin Walter, who got behind him for a touchdown catch of about 35 yards.
•Saints guard Carl Nicks was back on the field with the first team after being temporarily demoted during the morning session.
•Saints fullback Heath Evans and defensive end Jimmy Wilkerson were held out of Wednesday's afternoon practice, as they continue to be limited to one practice per day to rest their recovering knees. Houston's Johnson and defensive end Mario Williams were among a handful of Texans who were held back during the afternoon to rest their legs as well. That's a common occurrence for the Texans when the team goes indoors for the PM practice.
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I think Sharpton is beating Adibi, Clark, Bentley and Bing for Cushing's down time. Coming from me, one who openly questioned the pick and all but wrote off his chance of having any impact, much less as a rookie. I mean Kubiak put it out there pretty flatly. The question though...
If Sharpton out performs Diles.....who is your weakside man next to Ryans and the returning Cush?
Lemme steal dalemurphy's coach speak thing for a second, I gotta question I want to ask it...
*Coach Speak Translator Bot 9000, At Your Service*
Kubiak said it was looking like they would rather send Diles to SLB instead of Sharpton. Does Kubiak really believe Diles will switch back or is Kubiak giving Sharpton his chance while not reeeeally demoting Diles (because he's still playing as Cush's backup)? Will Kubiak send "a guy on the verge of making the probowl" to the bench?
*buzzzzz.....zap.....er.....error.....*
Dang it.....
GP
Go Texans!
I think I had been saying (several days ago) that I expected Sharpton to possibly take Cushing's spot those first four games.
His run tackling is solid. I'd be OK with Diles, Ryans, and Sharpton those first four games.
Bing's pass coverage scares me. His pursuit of the QB was most excellent, but looked a little turned around when it came to shadowing receivers in the middle of the field.
His run tackling is solid. I'd be OK with Diles, Ryans, and Sharpton those first four games.
Bing's pass coverage scares me. His pursuit of the QB was most excellent, but looked a little turned around when it came to shadowing receivers in the middle of the field.
GP
Go Texans!
Yeah, I wouldn't want to hear from AJ or TC.
Who needs amateur hour when you've got professionals just straight pwning the reporting of Texans football.
Oh. Wait a second. I forgot that the amateurs actually do the job of the professionals. My bad. I always get that backwards.
Kaiser Toro
Native Mod
Diles looked great in the opening preseason game. I don't see him losing his job any time soon. It's OK to have 4 quality LBs on a team. The Texans have never really had this "problem" until now.
Yes, I think he'll switch back when Cushing returns. I also see Diles in the nickel during Cushing's absence.
The real loser in this camp seems to be Adibi. This was his opportunity to shine. Didn't happen, and I wonder if he has any future here.
Brisco_County
Apples and roadmaps
Somewhere in his research, DE Mario Williams became DeMario Williams.
painekiller
All Pro
I think I have seen TC on the other side of the fence. If I am not mistaken she has access via the chron.com that AJ does not.
But I want to point out, AJ's blogs are just the type material that the Texans do not like. He give play by play breakdowns and that is a no no, at least in the teams eyes. I love AJ's blog, and I do not want to see him censored in the name of access to fluff pieces.
Dallas Texan
Practice Squad
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Good to see Meyers "spirited."
Malloy
Hall of Fame
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
Cjeremy635
Overtraining
I really don't think Holliday will make this team.
Dan O. is not the back-up we need in our system.
Out.....
Texan_Bill
Hall of Fame
Who the hell were those douche.bags??
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
Sounds like the Texans O-line did good!
Did they?
http://www.wwl.com/pages/7948433.php?contentType=4&contentId=6676209
From everything I read of todays practice, the Saints got the best of us this morning
http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/08/19/texans-coach-gary-kubiak-pleased-with-first-practice-against-new/
With several starters such as defensive end Mario Williams, wide receiver Andre Johnson and linebacker Brian Cushing held out of practice, Kubiak said coaches got a chance to look at several younger players. One of those players is tight end Garrett Graham, who Kubiak said has been impressive throughout camp.
"I keep seeing some young guys stepping up," Kubiak said. "We've found out a lot more about our young guys."
With several starters such as defensive end Mario Williams, wide receiver Andre Johnson and linebacker Brian Cushing held out of practice, Kubiak said coaches got a chance to look at several younger players. One of those players is tight end Garrett Graham, who Kubiak said has been impressive throughout camp.
"I keep seeing some young guys stepping up," Kubiak said. "We've found out a lot more about our young guys."
b0ng
Bad Hombre
Wow, that comment section is about as bad as youtube or the chron.
ChampionTexan
Hall of Fame
I don't think it was her. Her latest post said she was going to NY (NFL HQ I believe) for some football bloggers fantasy competition. That, plus the fact that she hasn't written word one about the joint practices with the Saints makes me pretty sure she's not there.
kiwitexansfan
Hall of Fame
Maddict5
Hall of Fame
i wasnt watching the o-line v closely last weekend but kasey stood out as noticeably bad on a few plays (he was good on arians nice run though) so not really surprised. hes the weakest link in the o-line by a fair bit imo
i still stay briesel locks it down before preseason finishes once he stays healthy and his foot isnt bothering him badly
MojoMan
Hall of Fame
I don't have any inside knowledge about this, but I don't think that is what this is about. Wade Smith was signed to a comparatively large free agent contract by the Texans. As a result, they want to give Smith a very fair chance to win a starting job.
If the Texans do not let Wade Smith start in at least one preseason game, then there could be lingering uncertainties about any decision that is made to sit a player with a fat contract (Smith), while starting a player who is still making the rookie contract wages of a sixth round pick (Studdard).
I think the Texans are just going out of their way to give Smith every possible benefit of the doubt. However, whoever starts against the Cowboys in preseason game #3 is likely the starter to begin the regular season.
kiwitexansfan
Hall of Fame
Ahhh I had forgotten Briesel.... well hopefully between Studdard, Smith and Briesel we can find something that works.
I feel pretty good about the other 4 spots.
I feel pretty good about the other 4 spots.
Brisco_County
Apples and roadmaps
It sounds like we caught them off balance yesterday, and they returned the favor today. Tomorrow's practice will be revealing.
drs23
Veteran
I think so. I'm looking forward to Saturday night. Just like everyone else I see this as the first true measuring stick. This game and the next if Dallas can get an O line together by then. If not, it will be prettier for Texans fans to watch.
Do we usually play Dallas in the 3rd game when the starters play longer? The Gov's cup and all that ya know?
Brisco_County
Apples and roadmaps
Yes, but not last year.
painekiller
All Pro
You misunderstood my remark, during open practice here during week one was when I saw her on the press's side of the fence.
OzzO
.. and then?
I think tomorrow' just a walk through (or so I heard on sports am)
Brisco_County
Apples and roadmaps
Even better. They can save their good cards for the game.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Let's hope that today's vigorous noncontact "walk-through" practice results in no further injuries.
Let's hope that today's vigorous noncontact "walk-through" practice results in no further injuries.
No kidding. Isn't that how we lost Diles 2 yrs ago?
ChampionTexan
Hall of Fame
Then yep - I did misunderstand. My apologies.
The Pencil Neck
Hall of Fame
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3684596
You are sort of both correct.
That's why I posted my post.
You are sort of both correct.
That's why I posted my post.
Booty has a pop gun. Id rather have Dan O make a few more mental errors then turn our offense into 5 yard passes with Booty.
The Pencil Neck
Hall of Fame
I'm just not feeling The Booty. I'd LIKE to feel the Booty, but I'm not.
He just has such a weak arm.
drs23
Veteran
Dang, I'd not heard that. Thanks much.
Pete Prisco:
Texans camp report: Balance needed for funny man Schaub
Love and Hate:
Love:
-Passing game/Matt Schaub
-Mario Williams
-Glover Quin
-DeMeco Ryans
Hate:
-Who will run the ball?
-Offensive interior line
-Cushing suspension
-Amobi Okoye
-Eugene Wilson, Bernard Pollard
-"It"
(videos included)
Texans camp report: Balance needed for funny man Schaub
Love and Hate:
Love:
-Passing game/Matt Schaub
-Mario Williams
-Glover Quin
-DeMeco Ryans
Hate:
-Who will run the ball?
-Offensive interior line
-Cushing suspension
-Amobi Okoye
-Eugene Wilson, Bernard Pollard
-"It"
(videos included)