Training camp 2013

[The Pencil Neck]

Kubiak on Dennis Johnson:



Dennis Johnson's reel from Arkansas vs Ole Miss 2012: Link

Quick, good vision, great balance, great hands. Gets to second gear immediately, gets to the edge fast, finishes plays strong. He can make people miss, but seems to enjoy the contact.

The good thing about the video linked above is that it highlights his blocking. He's good at spotting the blitz, but can't physically buy much time for his QB. At 2:09, he gets about 17 yards on a draw play on 3rd and 10.

His runs in the 4th quarter was awesome and almost MJD-like. He shows a real willingness to chip and/or take on a guy one on one. Very impressive.

But he's just so damned short.

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

Hook'em or Khari suggested the 600 width, so I resize using that. Takes a while.

It shows up fine on I.E., Chrome, FireFox, Safari, and Atomic on my devices.

You might post a question in the Tech Forum to see if TT has an answer for it.

Had no problems of Firefox...................BUT I'm noticing that when going from page to page and when posting, this site has too commonly become slow again for some reason.

 

[PapaL]

Had no problems of Firefox...................BUT I'm noticing that when going from page to page and when posting, this site has too commonly become slow again for some reason.

That looks to be my Firefox issue, those images are just rendering REALLY slow.

 

[TejasTom]

Kubiak on Dennis Johnson:
...he gets about 17 yards on a draw play on 3rd and 10.

This will get him the job.

 

[cuppacoffee]

This will get him the job.

Not hearing much about my ND running back.

That's when the ND degree comes in handy.

 

[ChampionTexan]

Some good news to start the day...

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 4m

Looks like Garrett Graham is practicing today, which means he must be off the Non-Football Illness list. Was really sick with virus.

 

[Brisco_County]

Not hearing much about my ND running back.

That's when the ND degree comes in handy.

I'm actually rooting for that guy. Even if he doesn't win the #3 spot this year, he has a shot next year after Tate likely gets signed somewhere else.

 

[michaelm]

Kubiak on Dennis Johnson:



Dennis Johnson's reel from Arkansas vs Ole Miss 2012: Link

Quick, good vision, great balance, great hands. Gets to second gear immediately, gets to the edge fast, finishes plays strong. He can make people miss, but seems to enjoy the contact.

The good thing about the video linked above is that it highlights his blocking. He's good at spotting the blitz, but can't physically buy much time for his QB. At 2:09, he gets about 17 yards on a draw play on 3rd and 10.

Johnson is the RB I've had my eye on since the day he signed. He's my pick to be RB3.

 

[Rey]

They said on the radio Joe Mays was out there with the first team.

 

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Timeline (reads bottom-to-top) style today as it's fast & furious open tweeting...
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PDS ‏@PatDStat 2m
End of practice after a light day at camp. Special teams and team sessions emphasis today. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 5m
Deji Karim joining in on KRs. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 11m
Alec Lemon again with the catch of the day. Leaping grab at the sideline over a defender. Not fast but great hands. #texans

Tough catch by Lemon on the sideline. Out of bounds but good catch. #Texans

Tania Ganguli ‏@taniaganguli 15m
DeAndre Hopkins has been good today. Made some mistakes, but overall his best day. #Texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 2m
Today's been rough for TJ Yates and Case Keenum. Schaub's been the best QB but he hasn't been good. #TexansTalk

PDS ‏@PatDStat 3m
#Texans working on the screen game. TEs and RBs involved. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 5m
Joe Mays reading the screen well. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 10m
Willie Jefferson starting to get a feel for the run game. #Texans

Greg Bailey ‏@GregBailey13 11m
Biggest plays from practice belong to DeAndre Hopkins. 2 things standout: ability to go get the ball. Can really stop and start. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 12m
Poor pass by Schaub there by missing Griffin wide open. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 13m
Kareem Jackson nice coverage getting on top of Hopkins on a deep route. #Texans

Tania Ganguli ‏@taniaganguli 15m
Defense wins this second set of 11 on 11s. #Texans

Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 15m
A bread and butter Schaub-Martin slant didn't work bc Watt timed arms up to disrupt passing lane. Not a stat, difference making

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 17m
Next pass, Keenum throws it away on top of the tent. Defense stepping up. #texans

Tania Ganguli ‏@taniaganguli 18m
First pick of the day: Brandon Harris picks off TJ Yates. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 18m
Brandon Harris with the pick. Lemon waited for the ball and TJ with the late throw. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 21m
Antonio Smith showing some pass rush moves. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 23m
McGee has been inconsistent today passing. Some high and some low to his intended receivers. #Texans

Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 25m
Not a stat but something Watt is great at...jumping up at key time and causing QB to pull ball down. He just did that to Schaub

PDS ‏@PatDStat 26m
Dobbins with some good coverage on Daniels. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 27m
Wouldn't you know that would have been a Cushing sack on Schaub. Pass protection broke down. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 28m
Cushing on the field for the team session. Good to see. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 31m
Mercilus still being held out of practice. #texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 34m
Hopkins was just putting on a show with one handed catches off of the jug machine. #texans

Tania Ganguli ‏@taniaganguli 34m
Other QBs went a collective 1 for 6 with one near interception. #Texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 35m
The Texans are practicing kick returns. Bonner, Martin and Manning getting turns.

Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 35m
@LanceZierlein Kubiak told me that they'd to a variety of read option looks for D but wasn't going to run it bc not how they're built

Tania Ganguli ‏@taniaganguli 38m
Schaub went 3 for 4 in 11 on 11s. Dobbins would've sacked him on the incompletion. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 38m
Sam Montgomery still out and on the bike. #texans pic.twitter.com/cCC27KU635

Lance Zierlein ‏@LanceZierlein 38m
Texans ran their entire scrimmage out of Pistol formation but Texans insist it is just a look for their defense to see.

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 39m
Brian Cushing was just cheered as he ran to the porta-potty. Open practice is fun.

Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 39m
Real game, Braman would have killed him deaded that play. MT @MarkBermanFox26: Keenum shows what he can do with his legs

PDS ‏@PatDStat 39m
Martin, Manning and Bonner doing kick returns today. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 40m
In 11 on 11 DBs are really bringing it. Flying all over the field. #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 41m
After a tough day yesterday Bouye has shown up again. Near interception covering Nwachukwu. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 44m
Brandon Harris playing strong today. Stopped the initial read for Keenum. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 47m
It has been Hopkins day today. Manning can't handle Hopkins one on one. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 47m
#Texans really testing Jefferson. Have him working with the big boys. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 52m
Matt Schaub with a pinpoint pass to Andre on an out route covered by Kareem. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 52m
#texans working on 11 on 11. Schaub with a perfect ball to Andre Johnson on an out.

Tania Ganguli ‏@taniaganguli 53m
Brice McCain tips up Schaub's pass and Keshawn Martin plucks it for a catch in first play of 11 on 11 #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 54m
Almost a pick by McCain leads to a Martin reception. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 56m
Hopkins put on a show. Won every matchup vs. JJo. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 57m
Bonner has made some strides since OTAs. Makes it tough on DBs to cover him. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 59m
Martin and Harris a good matchup. Back and forth in 1 on 1s. #Texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
Hopkins just made a nice catch over JJoe in the corner of the end zone on a fade in 1-on-1s. #TexansTalk

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Hopkins last two chances vs. JJo resulted in TDs. Jumping over him at high pointing the ball. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
After missing a TD catch Cruse comes back and makes a strong catch. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Bouye cuts of Jean and makes a pick in the back of the endzone. #Texans

Drew Dougherty ‏@DoughertyDrew 1h
Rookie @Nukdabomb just made nice double move for a twisting TD catch in 1on1's.

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Hopkins showing his 3x hands. Snags jump ball in end zone over Joseph. #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Hopkins with a highlight reel catch vs. JJo. Great route and made JJo play in chase mode. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Bonner working Roc in 1 on 1s. Nice catch and turn to get away. #Texans

Drew Dougherty ‏@DoughertyDrew 1h
LB Joe Mays is on field practicing w #Texans ILB's. Asst LB coach Bobby King, @sonofbum working that group.

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
All Darryl Sharpton can do is watch as Joe Mays tries to take his job. #TexansTalk pic.twitter.com/6BmWSFPYTM

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Shorts today, no pads. #texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
Looks like Whitney Mercilus (hammy) and Brennan Williams (knee) not practicing.

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Joe Mays looks very lively. Good feet too bad hitting is not happening today. #Texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
Looks like Garrett Graham is practicing today, which means he must be off the Non-Football Illness list. Was really sick with virus.

 

[The Pencil Neck]

Thanks for this, man. MSR.

 

[Rey]

Sounds like what they were saying on the radio...Good day for the defense....

 

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Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley

Via @MikeMeltser @PayneNFL interview w/ Owen Daniels, OD had a knee scope offseason. /Looks in season efficient, running well

Seth Payne ‏@PayneNFL

Owen Daniels told us he had his knee scoped in the off-season. Feels fine.

Tania Ganguli ‏@taniaganguli

Jeff Maehl sat out with a hamstring issue. #Texans

Brennan Williams had his knee drained. Will be evaluated later this week. #Texans

Joe Mays says his wife was worried about Schaub's reaction to him. "she was hoping I didn't get jumped in the locker room." #Texans

"I like my chances. If it's as open as they say it is, I like my chances," Joe Mays on starting. #Texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro

Mays said one of the main reasons he chose Houston was because he wanted to play in a 3-4 again. Denver switched to a 4-3.

Kubiak attributed bad QB play to tired arms. #TexansTalk

Joe Mays said he likes his chances of winning a starting job. TexansTalk

Greg Bailey ‏@GregBailey13

Just talked to Andre Johnson. Deandre Hopkins follows Dre's routine everywhere. Andre gets a kick out of it. If I hot tub early so does he!

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN

"We talked, man. It’s over with. I’m just glad to hear that everything’s OK. I just hope that the fans can accept me." Joe Mays on Schaub

Hopkins said that today was his best practice. Said he shines in the red zone. Kubiak said he caught the ball well in one on one. #texans

"Lots of tired arms out there" - Kubiak said about the QB play. #texans

Brennan Williams had his knee drained. More evaluations later this week. #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat

Joe Mays pretty down to Earth guy. Literally concerned about #Texans and their fans accepting him after last season's hit on Schaub.

DeAndre Hopkins was the big winner today at camp. Best day of camp since OTAs. #Texans

No secret what the #Texans want from Joe Mays. Get the feeling Week 1 next to Cushing is the plan.

 

[badboy]

Some thoughts:
My mock guy ND Cierre Wood (RB) not demanding a roster spot.
My mock guy Brandon Harris (CB)seems to be looking better in his 3rd year.
I'm very pleased with what I hear about Keenum.
Would like to hear more info on our nose tackles.


Thanks to all reporting info to MB.

 

[Rey]

Man...Mays next to Cushing....

They are going to be tough up the middle...

Watt, Smith, Cushing, Mays, Swearinger, Ed Reed....Those guys might start a fire on the field.

 

[TexansFTW]

Man...Mays next to Cushing....

They are going to be tough up the middle...

Watt, Smith, Cushing, Mays, Swearinger, Ed Reed....Those guys might start a fire on the field.

Well said. I expect a lot of scared QBs making poor decisions.

 

[Texans_Chick]

My thoughts on the above comments.

Reason why Kubiak is being asked about Dennis Johnson is that in camp in particular he has stood out. In yesterday's AM practice there was a play he did going into the endzone where he showed incredible power and balance and speed at the same time.

I'm not buying that TJ v. Case is a real thing. Kubiak is asked a lot about case and he wants to push TJ. Both TJ and Case had a meh preseason last year.

The good news is that both TJ and Case look better this season. All the QBs had a difficult day today and Kubiak wasn't pleased by that. JJ Watt was causing all sorts of mischief. Others too, but Watt was nuts.

 

[drs23]

Kubiak on Dennis Johnson:



Dennis Johnson's reel from Arkansas vs Ole Miss 2012: Link

Quick, good vision, great balance, great hands. Gets to second gear immediately, gets to the edge fast, finishes plays strong. He can make people miss, but seems to enjoy the contact.

The good thing about the video linked above is that it highlights his blocking. He's good at spotting the blitz, but can't physically buy much time for his QB. At 2:09, he gets about 17 yards on a draw play on 3rd and 10.

That'll come in really handy!

 

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[Rey]

Ben Tate is getting ready to have a great year. I see it.

 

[GoCoogs]

My thoughts on the above comments.

Reason why Kubiak is being asked about Dennis Johnson is that in camp in particular he has stood out. In yesterday's AM practice there was a play he did going into the endzone where he showed incredible power and balance and speed at the same time.

I'm not buying that TJ v. Case is a real thing. Kubiak is asked a lot about case and he wants to push TJ. Both TJ and Case had a meh preseason last year.

The good news is that both TJ and Case look better this season. All the QBs had a difficult day today and Kubiak wasn't pleased by that. JJ Watt was causing all sorts of mischief. Others too, but Watt was nuts.

Thank you for your insight. As compared to McGee how does Case look?

 

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For those who want to get an idea of who Ed Reed is, http://www.stateofthetexans.com/ posted this video of yesterday's little Q&A:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UYbN8bjQ8w


Tania Ganguli ‏@taniaganguli 41m

"He's buried on the depth chart... But every time he gets a chance to make a play, he makes it," Kubiak on Alec Lemon. #Texans

Kubiak says Jeff Maehl's hamstring is a concern. Lester Jean has a bit of a hamstring issue too. #Texans

 

[thunderkyss]

For those who want to get an idea of who Ed Reed is, http://www.stateofthetexans.com/ posted this video of yesterday's little Q&A:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UYbN8bjQ8w

Somebody needs to get that wino a BattleRed T-Shirt.

 

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Jayson Braddock ‏@JaysonBraddock

If he can continue to learn as fast as he is now, the 6'5 shot blocking Watt will have a 6'6 twin tower in Willie coming thru the lane.

Very limited action on the defensive side of the ball, but he still wins matchup. He has & is still working to add more weight.

Watched him the rest of OTAs & continued to intrigue. Now in TC he's still making plays. It's crazy to see such a raw, former WR / TE w/ pop

First time I went to Texans' OTAs I asked myself who is this lanky 6'6 guy w/ heavy hands working the bag. Turned out to be Willie Jefferson

Mays said that in the time he's been around JJ he sees that same element in Watt. Says they both have talent, but work ethic sets apart

Mays smiled & said that they were special players. They both make your job easier. Working w/ Von you see he's the hardest worker...

Talked to Joe Mays for a minute today, asked him what it's like to go from playing w/ Von Miller to now JJ Watt?

If Roc starts to trust what he sees and knows, he will be a stud. He's always had the skill set, it's now on him to show the confidence.

Roc Carmichael is in a big camp for him. He may have the best feet, hips on the team. He can make plays, but not trusting his instincts.

I asked Chick Harris how does this team keep getting all this UDFA RB talent? Harris smirked & said hell of a scouting department & FO.

That doesn't mean Texans look to him over Tate this yr. Fear factor for Houston is another team steals him off PS. I have to think DJ is on.

I actually think that Wood will be a better every down back in Houston's ZBS than Tate. It's the reason Tate won't be back in 2014 IMO.

Wood isn't flashy, but neither was Foster. Wood is patient, understands the scheme, & sees the blueprint of the blocking.

Ray Graham & Cierre Wood look the same in practice as they did on last year's tape. Graham still not back to pre-injury form. Year away.

Regardless, that's what I like about Bouye's game. Crazy to think UCF had Bouye & Josh Robinson. Bouye's instant vert closes sideline down.

AJ Bouye is a tough one for me. On tape, in drills, he doesn't have great feet & struggles w/ transition. His vertical explosion is superb!

DeVier Posey said he has a goal of playing week 1. He looks hungry & the fact the team drafted a WR in the 1st has to drive him.

After AJ, Hopkins rookie, Posey & Martin yr 2, Jean & Maehl yr 3. Team may decide to keep a guy they've invested 3 yrs on in young group.

If Bonner isn't head & shoulders better than DJ on returns, may keep 3rd down back on returns & get Bonner on PS.

I've been high on Dennis Johnson for awhile now. Legitimate homerun threat & return man. DJ could factor into decision on WRs.

EZ Nwachukwu is old reliable. He doesn't have great speed or size etc. He could easily get lost in the shuffle, but he's consistent.

Andy Cruze catches your eye every now & then, but way too heavy footed. You can literally hear the thud on his breaks.

Bonner will be a watch & game action will be huge for him. Alec Lemon is making me look bad. Thought he had 0 shot. Catching everything now

Alan Bonner is the wildcard. He's already grown tremendously from OTAs to Training Camp. Great speed, most natural catcher on STs.

Will be a lot of variables in who / how many Texans keep at WR. Jean isn't showing great growth. Maehl routes are a + now, but inconsistent

I imagine Johnson, Hopkins, Posey, Martin are all on the roster. I'd expect them to have long ongoing conversations about whether to keep 5+

Texans' fans shouldn't expect it to be absolute. If Posey is performing, they'll work him in rotation. His versatility will be huge.

Speaking w/ Texans' WR coach, Larry Kirksey the other day, it was apparent that they want versatility. While AJ may be X, Hop - Z, Martin- Y

Like most young players that get hurt, Posey will come back w/ greater knowledge on routes. He's a key player that will be able to do X,Y,Z

Finally got a chance to speak w/ DeVier Posey today. I can't go into details on injured players, so I'll keep it basic....

Hopkins said that Schaub would stay out there and work with the WRs after practice. You can tell Schaub realizes how important chemistry is.

Hopkins said that the whole WR group has been more than helpful, but said that Schaub was actually taking a lot of time w/ them.

Saw DeVier Posey telling Hopkins something on his transition out of a cut, so I asked who's been helping him develop...

I told Hopkins that he reminded me of Hakeem Nicks & asked who he felt his game was closest to. Said no one, he just wants to be himself.

Hopkins asked for 1 last ball & still at high velocity caught it back handed w/ his right hand. He didn't have any touch the ground.

The rookie, Hopkins put on a show. DeAndre snagged 4 passes at high velocity off the jugs w/ his right hand & turned & did 4 w/ his left

Daily Foster, Reed, AJ, & Daniels practice on the jugs machine together. This was the 1st day that I saw Hopkins participate w/ them.

Hopkins said that it wasn't anything serious, came back out and finished the rest of the drills at full speed & didn't think more about it.

After Hopkins came back from getting his ankle wrapped, they made him test repeatedly. When asked if it was an issue. ....

There are just too many talented WRs on this Texans' roster. Alan Bonner will get the best look, but a lot tied into his ST play.

EZ took several reps with the 1s. He hasn't been flashy, but a consistent WR. Obviously a favorite (Aggies) of Kubiak's.

Hopkins had to come off the field for a second at practice. It appeared that he tweaked the ankle. While he was out EZ Nwachukwu subbed in

Hopkins said that he's still learning & made a mistake on the route. The same thing has happened a few times in camp. It's still early.

I gave Hopkins an out & asked if it was an option route & he just saw something different than Schaub. DeAndre owned up though.

Despite Hopkins' talent, even 1st round WRs have an adjustment period to the NFL game & it takes time to get on the same page w/ new QB.

I spoke with DeAndre Hopkins after practice about his chemistry with Schaub. Hopkins ran a deep post & Schaub threw the "go".

Some quick notes from the Texans' practice this morning:

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[Rey]

Keep grinding Willie! We need that pass rusher.

 

[drs23]

Talked to Joe Mays for a minute today, asked him what it's like to go from playing w/ Von Miller to now JJ Watt?

Mays said that in the time he's been around JJ he sees that same element in Watt. Says they both have talent, but work ethic sets apart

Mays smiled & said that they were special players. They both make your job easier. Working w/ Von you see he's the hardest worker...

So he's saying Von Miller was the "hardest worker" in Denver and JJ is the "hardest worker" on the Texans? Or Miller is a harder worker than JJ?

Help a short bus out...kinda ambiguous or I'm reading it wrong.

 

[amazing80]

So he's saying Von Miller was the "hardest worker" in Denver and JJ is the "hardest worker" on the Texans? Or Miller is a harder worker than JJ?

Help a short bus out...kinda ambiguous or I'm reading it wrong.

i think he says they both have talent but JJ has the better work ethic, thats how I read it.

 

[Playoffs]

So he's saying Von Miller was the "hardest worker" in Denver and JJ is...

a hard worker, which is as much as he could know from one practice with the Texans.

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

When it was reported that the offense was running the Pistol, it was mentioned that it was to prepare the defense for facing the Pistol during the season. It was mentioned that it was logically Keenum that was running it. But now, I find out that SCHAUB was running it. Furthermore, the defensive players that were asked about what the idea was behind it, they supposedly became totally evasive. Keenum running the Pistol...........OK. Schaub running the Pistol?????????????:wadepalm::kubepalm:

 

[The Pencil Neck]

Schaub running the Pistol?????????????:wadepalm::kubepalm:

The Pistol isn't a strictly QB run option formation.

 

[Honoring Earl 34]

When it was reported that the offense was running the Pistol, it was mentioned that it was to prepare the defense for facing the Pistol during the season. It was mentioned that it was logically Keenum that was running it. But now, I find out that SCHAUB was running it. Furthermore, the defensive players that were asked about what the idea was behind it, they supposedly became totally evasive. Keenum running the Pistol...........OK. Schaub running the Pistol?????????????:wadepalm::kubepalm:

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

The Pistol isn't a strictly QB run option formation.

I do understand that. The issue here is with the read-option offense, not the Pistol formation. That the read option works very well out of the Pistol or Shotgun doesn't make those particular formations, or any other formation it's run from, necessarily dangerous to the QB's health.......if your QB is built for hard hits even when standing still. I saw Big Ben running his offense from the Pistol. He wasn't a QB dual-threat at all. It was all about giving the QB the benefit of the shotgun to read and diagnose the defense while presenting the threat of a power running game to the defense. It would also change the offensive line play. With the RB positioned behind the "shotgun" QB, the ZBS timing would no doubt lose some of its effectiveness.

 

[IBleedTexans]

Ben Tate is getting ready to have a great year. I see it.

Thx ill keep that in mind for fantasy . p

 

[Rey]

i think he says they both have talent but JJ has the better work ethic, thats how I read it.

????

How did you get that?

He's saying they both have talent but what makes them both special is their work ethic.

 

[Playoffs]

I do understand that. The issue here is with the read-option offense, not the Pistol formation. That the read option works very well out of the Pistol or Shotgun doesn't make those particular formations, or any other formation it's run from, necessarily dangerous to the QB's health.......if your QB is built for hard hits even when standing still. I saw Big Ben running his offense from the Pistol. He wasn't a QB dual-threat at all. It was all about giving the QB the benefit of the shotgun to read and diagnose the defense while presenting the threat of a power running game to the defense. It would also change the offensive line play. With the RB positioned behind the "shotgun" QB, the ZBS timing would no doubt lose some of its effectiveness.

http://www.thesidelineview.com/columns/nfl/houston-texans-practice-notes-wednesday-morning

I was then told by a Texans employee that Gary Kubiak has already addressed the "Pistol" question and that he is simply using it to give his defenses a look at the formation since they will likely see it more often.

Honestly, I believe that to be the case. If Kubiak wanted to unveil a new formation during the season, he probably wouldn't show it at an open practice for the fans. I believe the Texans need to run some Pistol formation as I think it could help Schaub get into a rhythm with his quick passing game and the Texans can still run their stretch plays out of that formation as well.

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

http://www.thesidelineview.com/columns/nfl/houston-texans-practice-notes-wednesday-morning

If it is indeed mostly/only for the defense, the dangerous Pistol teams we will be facing are the ones that will have their QBs as high risk for tucking the ball and running..........you aren't going to mimicking that by using anyone but Keenum........certainly, not Schaub.

 

[Rey]

If it is indeed mostly/only for the defense, the dangerous Pistol teams we will be facing are the ones that will have their QBs as high risk for tucking the ball and running..........you aren't going to mimicking that by using anyone but Keenum........certainly, not Schaub.

Exactly. Either way, it's chuckle worthy.

 

[Texans_Chick]

I asked a generalized read option question the other day re: SF & Seattle. The question isn't exactly the way I worded it, but it never is. This was the answer 7/29:

(on defending the read-option and playing more teams that employ that scheme this season) “We always do things or put things in that we may not necessarily do because we have to do it to prepare for other teams. It is something that we’re going to teach here in a couple of days as part of our progression, so that we can get our defense ready to do that. That doesn’t mean we’re going to be a read-option team. We’ve got to go with what we have strength-wise as a team, but you’re always teaching things. (Defensive Coordinator) Wade (Phillips) has to run some defensive schemes so that we can get ready offensively. We have to do the same thing as them offensively to get Wade and them ready. It’s all part of the grand scheme and obviously it’s a big part of football right now.”

They start off teaching the basics of the defense from scratch so that the rookies know it and then install more of it.

 

[DocBar]

I do understand that. The issue here is with the read-option offense, not the Pistol formation. That the read option works very well out of the Pistol or Shotgun doesn't make those particular formations, or any other formation it's run from, necessarily dangerous to the QB's health.......if your QB is built for hard hits even when standing still. I saw Big Ben running his offense from the Pistol. He wasn't a QB dual-threat at all. It was all about giving the QB the benefit of the shotgun to read and diagnose the defense while presenting the threat of a power running game to the defense. It would also change the offensive line play. With the RB positioned behind the "shotgun" QB, the ZBS timing would no doubt lose some of its effectiveness.

The most obvious thing I see is the ability of the ZBS to make pass and run plays look the same. That's the biggest advantage of the ZBS and, to me, trumps the read-option. There's no need to be "flukey" and put your QB at risk. Maybe "read-option teams are trying to compensate for poor NFL OL play? I'm just typing and thinking out loud here. Regardless, I see the "read-option" going the way of the Dodo in the near future.

 

[mexican_texan]

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I spy my cougar red shoes in that picture. Those little girls were adorable.


I back up Zierlien's statements about Hopkins. I was impressed by how he went up against JJo in the 1v1 drills. He's clearly a cut above the other receivers I saw today.

 

[thunderkyss]

Help a short bus out...kinda ambiguous or I'm reading it wrong.

He's saying you're not going to out-work either of them. When it's you in the gym (or wherever) & them, you're not going to out do them, they won't allow it, it's in their genes.

The Pistol isn't a strictly QB run option formation.

But they're saying it was to give our defense a look.... so they aren't caught unawares. If that was the case it would make sense for Case to be out there with the scout team.

With Schaub running it, we're wasting our time unless the offense plans on using it sometime during the season. Like the reverse, something we'll probably see twice this season.

 

[badboy]

I spy my cougar red shoes in that picture. Those little girls were adorable.


I back up Zierlien's statements about Hopkins. I was impressed by how he went up against JJo in the 1v1 drills. He's clearly a cut above the other receivers I saw today.

The girl on left looks like my former neighbor whose apartment caught on fire a few months ago. Lexie could be her sister. Wow. Picture like that melts my heart.

 

[The Pencil Neck]

But they're saying it was to give our defense a look.... so they aren't caught unawares. If that was the case it would make sense for Case to be out there with the scout team.

With Schaub running it, we're wasting our time unless the offense plans on using it sometime during the season. Like the reverse, something we'll probably see twice this season.

This is the part we agree on. It was to give our defense a look -- not to get them ready to actually play against it. So there's no need to have a runner in at the QB position to simulate someone like a Russell Wilson or a Kaepernick.

So... since it was just for the look and for the alignment, having Schaub in there is fine.

But like LZ said, I wouldn't mind us using a few Pistol alignment plays just to give Schaub a little more set-up time. AND... I wouldn't mind taking Schaub off the field once or twice and putting Foster and Tate back there together and have one of them be the "QB". We won't do that but I wouldn't mind it.

 

[drs23]

i think he says they both have talent but JJ has the better work ethic, thats how I read it.

a hard worker, which is as much as he could know from one practice with the Texans.

????

How did you get that?

He's saying they both have talent but what makes them both special is their work ethic.

Cool.

I wasn't the only one that found it confusing.

Thanks

 

[Blake]

Anyone go to a practice and get an autograph? How is the autograph wristband "raffle" thing working?

 

[Rey]

This is the part we agree on. It was to give our defense a look -- not to get them ready to actually play against it. So there's no need to have a runner in at the QB position to simulate someone like a Russell Wilson or a Kaepernick.

So... since it was just for the look and for the alignment, having Schaub in there is fine.

But like LZ said, I wouldn't mind us using a few Pistol alignment plays just to give Schaub a little more set-up time. AND... I wouldn't mind taking Schaub off the field once or twice and putting Foster and Tate back there together and have one of them be the "QB". We won't do that but I wouldn't mind it.

It really doesn't make sense for our starters to be running plays out of the pistol formation unless we were thinking about adding it in.

For several reasons...We're in the heat of Training Camp...I can't see Kubiak taking time out from valuable practice time to have his starters running some stuff that has nothing to do with what we are going to do.

Just lining up in the pistol so the defense can get alignment stuff down can be done with dummies or back up defensive players.

Our first game is against the Chargers...Normally, you work on things to prepare for that first game, and when you play those teams with pistol formations you'll use the scout team to work on that stuff during the "week of"...

And if you really were trying to do something for the defense to give them a good look, why not use a QB that more closely resembles what those teams have?

I don't know if we'll see the pistol formation, but I think Kubiak is thinking about it. It is something that makes sense with this offense. Really it can make sense with any offense because it's just a formation, but with us wanting our plays to look the same and wanting to run multiple sets with various personnel, it can be used as something to keep the defense off guard. Pistol formation doesn't automatically = read option (I know that you didn't say that, I'm just making that statement).

Plus like you and LZ said, it would still allow for us to do our play actions, but it'd give the QB more time to get his head up down field because he wouldn't be coming from under center.


I hope we do see the pistol formation from these guys sometimes.

 

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Open texting again, reads bottom-to-top
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Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 17m
Muir's injury was an ankle. #TexansTalk

PDS ‏@PatDStat 25m
McCain and Jean lobbying to the ref about pass interference. Wanted a flag. Refs are here working. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 29m
Schaub with a jump ball to Hopkins from the 2 in the corner for the touchdown. #texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 32m
Hopkins with a great jumping catch over #texans tallest safety Johnson. Schaub under threw him and he came back and got it.

PDS ‏@PatDStat 32m
Hopkins starts 2 minute drill in style from a deep ball from Schaub. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 39m
Huge grown from the crowd as Martin drops a simulates punt from a jug machine. #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 44m
Get Dennis Johnson into space and let him work. Showed why he can be something for this team on that run. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 45m
Kareem finds and locates the ball and breaks up the deep ball to Andre. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 47m
NT Muir goes down with a left lower leg injury. Guess is an ankle. Can't really put weight on it walking off. #texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 47m
That's a shame. It looks like a left leg injury. He had been playing very well. #TexansTalk

Tania Ganguli ‏@taniaganguli 47m
Daniel Muir being helped off the field. Some sort of left leg injury. #Texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 48m
Daniel Muir went down on that last play. He's being helped to the trainer's tent.

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 53m
Schaub under pressure throws a real good ball to Owen Daniels over the middle. #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 55m
Swearinger with nice coverage in the endzone. Breaks up a pass intended for Byrne. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 58m
DeAndre Hopkins settling into this offense. Can tell he is understanding what grid being asked. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Keenum with a great throw to Mike Smith but Smith dropped it in the back of the endzone. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Nwachukwu with a great doing catch from Keenum in the endzone. Bouye was in the coverage. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Alec Lemon with a nice catch near the goal line. Has progressed the most of the UDFA WRs since the start of mini camp. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Arian Foster is having a really good time watching O Line / D Line drills. Brooks and Watt hitting pretty good. #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
TJ with a nice placed ball do Dennis Johnson over Dobbins for a TD. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Drawing the loudest cheer non-JJ walking by, Hopkins with a huge catch in the corner of the end zone over K Jackson. #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
DeAndre Hopkins make the fade relevant again in Houston. Great catch over Kareem. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Cushing with the pass break up on Daniels in 7 on 7. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Brandon Brooks controlling Watt again on 1 on 1s. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Martin, Bonner and D. Johnson returning punts. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Good ball from Case on an out route by Nwachukwu couldn't come up with it. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
David Hunter has been having a strong camp. He is hard to move off the line of scrimmage when he gets anchored. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Crick with the pass deflection. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
McCain looking strong again. Looked solid in coverage across the middle on Martin. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Bonner in the middle of the field can be dangerous, he caught a pass and put a move on Roc. Gets north in a hurry. #Texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
The more I see Bonner underneath, the more I like it.

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Orhian Johnson having a strong day today. Looks good inside the box. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Defensive line generating some pass rush today. Offense working blitz pickup. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Tim Jamison with a strong defensive play to stop Cierre Wood on the draw. #Texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
Err Keenum on that last throw

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
Nice catch by Garrett Graham over Braman on the sideline but Schaub would have been sacked in a game.

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Garrett Graham looks good. Just showed off the great hands everyone saw last season on a leaping catch. #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Garrett Graham with a sideline catch over the OLB from Keenum. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
With Cushing sitting out 11 on 11, Dobbins and Mays in with 1st team D. Tate just ran right past Mays. #texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
The online started today strong, getting some push on run plays but Dline looking good in pass rush. #TexansTalk

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Dobbins would have had a sack on that blitz. Defense collapsed the pocket to get to Schaub. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Boren flatten Ja'Gared Davis in the hole. Finished the lead block on him. #Texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
Crick busted through the line on that last play. Continues to look good.

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Willie Jefferson was just owned on back to back plays by the O Line. One from the left other from right. #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Crick with a good pass rush would have had Yates For the sack. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Offensive line taking it to the d some. Getting a good push. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Graham getting his first contact today. Does a good job of sealing the edge for the Johnson run. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Mercilus still watching practice with a sleeve on his leg as he recovers from a strained hamstring. #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Tate with a nice run off of Wade Smith. Untouched. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Justin Tuggle showing some life. Working opposite of Reed. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Great push up the middle from Terrell McClain up the middle at nose. #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Orhian Johnson showed some closing speed on a catch by Clutts. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Jared Crick with playing strong there. Holds up the RB until help gets there. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Jefferson comes back and makes the next play. #Texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Jefferson pancaked by Ryan Harris on a run by Dennis Johnson. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Garrett Graham back in full pads with team. #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Justin Tuggle getting some work with the defense. Would have stopped that run for a loss. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
First pass of the day on 11 on 11 ... Schaub complete to a diving Hopkins over the middle. #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Schaub with all time to throw finds Hopkins on an in route. #Texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
UDFA Justin Tuggle is getting some work at OLB with the ones. #TexansTalk

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
Joe Mays making his presence felt early. Stuffed the fullback and the run. #Texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 1h
It looks like Sam Montgomery, who got the boot off his ankle a couple days ago, is working on the side field today. #TexansTalk

PDS ‏@PatDStat 1h
#Texans working individual drills at the moment.

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN 1h
Players in helmets and shoulder pads and shorts today. #texans

Drew Dougherty ‏@DoughertyDrew 2h
Former #Texans GM Charley Casserly doing a live shot on @nflnetwork. pic.twitter.com/TPHxfmaZoj

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 2h
Looks like another vet day off for Greg Jones.

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 2h
No full pads today but we have shells for today's morning open practice.

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro 2h
JJ just ran through the crowd and it went nuts. The other D-linemen got a kick out if it.

 

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Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley

Kubiak: Pistol not just a look for defense. Something they are looking at, players have fun w/ it.

Lance Zierlein ‏@LanceZierlein

Just as Washington did, Texans can still run outside zone out of Pistol as well as boot-action passing attack. Win/win in my opinion.

Pistol formation allows Schaub to get set up quickly and better incorporate more 3 step passing attack into passing game.

Gary Kubiak had a change of heart, I suppose, and he says Texans looking at Pistol formation for their own team. Makes a ton of sense

Marc Vandermeer ‏@TexansVoice

Kubiak: occasional pistol look in practice is to possibly work it in a bit and show the D that look

Tania Ganguli ‏@taniaganguli

Very #Texans heavy officiating video. Cushing vs Slauson, Schaub vs. Mays and Forsett vs. Schwartz all make appearances.

Says last year Slauson's block on Cushing was only illegal because of where it happened. The actual move was not illegal. Is now. #Texans

Officials video uses Cushing injury play as first example of illegal peel back block, which is now illegal. #Texans

"He's way behind" Kubiak says twice on Sam Montgomery. #Texans

"he works out here for 2 hours and then he works the crowd," Kubiak says, as he pauses while crowd cheering for Watt drowns him out. #Texans

"I'm sitting here watching No. 10, I liked that, I know that," Kubiak said. #Texans

Kubiak says Muir is an ankle. Earl Okine struggled with the heat. #Texans

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN

"The good thing is that we're going against one of the top defenses in the league each and everyday, so that makes us better." - Schaub on O

Looking back on it, Hopkins made a few huge catches today. Made huge plays during 2 minute drill. #texans

JJ Watt was working both side of the crowd to see who was louder & that would be the side that he would go to sign autographs at 1st. #texans

Schaub still on the field signing autographs. Practice ended over 20 minutes ago. #texans

Schaub said that Duane Brown at LT is "paramount". #texans

PDS ‏@PatDStat

#Texans have a morning practice tomorrow and will be off until Sunday. Four practices then head to Minnesota. #Texans

Hopkins greatest strength is his ability to jump and get the ball at the highest point. Makes it easy for Schaub to just throw it up there.

Ben Jones said he wears a Georgia Bulldogs shirt into the locker room nearly everyday to remind his fellow SEC teammates. #Texans

Kubiak insists the pistol is for the defensive looks. Cc @LanceZierlein #Texans

Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro

"First off, I’m sitting here watching No. 10 today. I like that. I know that. He’s making a lot of plays." -- Kubiak on Hopkins #TexansTalk

having to move my feet, be ready for anything else." (3/3)

"all types of different moves and stuff like that. Him being the total package, it just helps me out, having to sit down ... (2/3)

RG Brooks on going against Watt in drills: "I think very beneficial because I think he’s a total package, strength, speed ... (1/3)

"now he’s got an ankle he can do nothing about." (2/2)

Kubiak on Montgomery: "He’s way behind the team. Way behind. You know, he was behind conditioning-wise ... (1/2)

Greg Bailey ‏@GregBailey13

Overall day 7 at Texans camp: everybody tired and it shows. But it's a great sign that so many players stay late for extra work. #Texans

Brandon Brooks asked about hitting the training camp wall: when you have to block JJ Watt every day, you don't have a choice.

Just talked with Keenum. Said hard work starting to pay off. learned a lot watching Schaub. Every day he paid attention and learned. #Texans

Another day more rave reviews for Case Keenum. Matt Schaub really likes Keenum's progress. Case can play. #Texans