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Case Keenum to start Sunday

Scooter said:
for me it's going to be an eyeball test and hoping that kubiak doesnt handcuff him with 4 yard routes. case needs to look like he belongs and show that he can handle the job. with a bye week coming, i'm not putting too much into his first game in a very tough situation. mostly i'm hoping he does enough to earn the job, and get all of the first team reps during the bye.
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Kubiak didn't handcuff schaub,schaub handcuffed schaub. There were plenty of routes behind players that he wouldn't throw. Remember that pick 6 everyone blamed hopkins on vs titans? Go watch it and in fact I brought it up and blamed matt while everyone was blaming the rookie.Would've been a big gainer,maybe even a 40 yd,but matt was throwing to the sticks and the rookie read the db and was going deep.
 
So I wonder how many of our posters here are, in their heart of hearts, rooting for Keenum to fail, so they can be validated. People hate being wrong on things they are vested in. I have no idea why they're vested in Keenum's failure, but you can tell from the vitriol around here by a few that they are.

Hope he plays well, hope the Texans win, and hope he beats out the competition in camp next year. I can tell you that I'll be back on the edge of my seat this week, unlike the last seven quarters of football.
 
eriadoc said:
So I wonder how many of our posters here are, in their heart of hearts, rooting for Keenum to fail, so they can be validated. People hate being wrong on things they are vested in. I have no idea why they're vested in Keenum's failure, but you can tell from the vitriol around here by a few that they are.

Hope he plays well, hope the Texans win, and hope he beats out the competition in camp next year. I can tell you that I'll be back on the edge of my seat this week, unlike the last seven quarters of football.
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I don't think that's the case. I'll take success from a quarterback regardless of his college and name. I would love for Keenum to prove me wrong more than anything else. I still reserve the right to have my reservations, but I'm far more excited about this game now than I was before.
 
htownfan32 said:
I don't think that's the case. I'll take success from a quarterback regardless of his college and name. I would love for Keenum to prove me wrong more than anything else. I still reserve the right to have my reservations, but I'm far more excited about this game now than I was before.
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You wouldn't be one of the few I'm referring to. ;)
 
leebigeztx said:
Kubiak didn't handcuff schaub,schaub handcuffed schaub. There were plenty of routes behind players that he wouldn't throw. Remember that pick 6 everyone blamed hopkins on vs titans? Go watch it and in fact I brought it up and blamed matt while everyone was blaming the rookie.Would've been a big gainer,maybe even a 40 yd,but matt was throwing to the sticks and the rookie read the db and was going deep.
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you're right, and i've said almost exactly the same thing - i wasnt paying enough attention to what i was typing.
 
eriadoc said:
So I wonder how many of our posters here are, in their heart of hearts, rooting for Keenum to fail, so they can be validated. People hate being wrong on things they are vested in. I have no idea why they're vested in Keenum's failure, but you can tell from the vitriol around here by a few that they are.

Hope he plays well, hope the Texans win, and hope he beats out the competition in camp next year. I can tell you that I'll be back on the edge of my seat this week, unlike the last seven quarters of football.
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Youd have the same number who blame everyone but Case if he doesnt do well. I hope he pulls if off because eating crow and possibly still getting into the playoff is better than the alternative
 
eriadoc said:
So I wonder how many of our posters here are, in their heart of hearts, rooting for Keenum to fail, so they can be validated. People hate being wrong on things they are vested in. I have no idea why they're vested in Keenum's failure, but you can tell from the vitriol around here by a few that they are.

Hope he plays well, hope the Texans win, and hope he beats out the competition in camp next year. I can tell you that I'll be back on the edge of my seat this week, unlike the last seven quarters of football.
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We have some bitter folks on this board, that add zero value to the community - Keenum is just the platform du jour for their angst against their personal shortcomings. Of course, that is one person's opinion.
 
Interesting.. I wonder if Kubiak is going to the old run and shoot school of offense and just going to spread the field and get rid of the two TE set and get aggressive on offense?

Feels a bit like desparation at this point, which means Kubiak's job is on the line I think at this point. If we get blown upgain I'm now guessing that Kubiak gets fired, and Wade is handed the clipboard.
 
eriadoc said:
So I wonder how many of our posters here are, in their heart of hearts, rooting for Keenum to fail, so they can be validated. People hate being wrong on things they are vested in. I have no idea why they're vested in Keenum's failure, but you can tell from the vitriol around here by a few that they are.

Hope he plays well, hope the Texans win, and hope he beats out the competition in camp next year. I can tell you that I'll be back on the edge of my seat this week, unlike the last seven quarters of football.
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I see Keenum as an extension of the blind homerism that drives the VY and Manziel love/hate on this board. I thought that all the clamoring for him to start was exclusively because he played at UH. Looks like Kubes chose him, so I guess I'm wrong on that.

And I hope this isn't like Denver where they tossed Tebow in because they thought the season was over and wanted to shut people up. Though I wouldn't mind the trip to the playoffs.
 
MistaRed said:
And. Here. We. Go.
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silvrhand said:
Interesting.. I wonder if Kubiak is going to the old run and shoot school of offense and just going to spread the field and get rid of the two TE set and get aggressive on offense?

Feels a bit like desparation at this point, which means Kubiak's job is on the line I think at this point. If we get blown upgain I'm now guessing that Kubiak gets fired, and Wade is handed the clipboard.
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He's gonna run that same underneath route, two te plodding offense that won't challenge the back end. This is gonna be a runfest. Big serving of 23. Chiefs have struggled vs the run so this gives us our best chance to win. If we get behind it's gonna get rough.
 
I know we've been crapping the bed this season, but the teams the Chiefs have played this season are a combined 11-25.

Jags (6 sacks, 2 ints)
Cowboys (3 sacks, 0 ints)
Eagles (6 sacks, 2 int)
Giants (3 sacks, 1 int)
Titans (3 sacks, 2 int)
Raiders (9 sacks, 3 ints)

Yes, they have an opportunistic defense, but color me unimpressed
 
I'm excited!!! At least we'll know if he can play against the big boys. I think he will make a good showing this week & add some excitement to the team that should carry over to the rest of the players. I'd much rather use that #1 pick next year on the MLB out of "Bama.
 
silvrhand said:
Interesting.. I wonder if Kubiak is going to the old run and shoot school of offense and just going to spread the field and get rid of the two TE set and get aggressive on offense?

Feels a bit like desparation at this point, which means Kubiak's job is on the line I think at this point. If we get blown upgain I'm now guessing that Kubiak gets fired, and Wade is handed the clipboard.
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Perhaps more of a shoot and run. I think it would catch everyone by surprise on our first play if Keenum tosses a long one to Hopkins. AJ will pull coverage to his side on first play and fake a run by RB. Even if it doesn't work, it should open the field, excite fans and put a bit of "whoa.." to KC.
 
Kaiser Toro said:
We have some bitter folks on this board, that add zero value to the community - Keenum is just the platform du jour for their angst against their personal shortcomings. Of course, that is one person's opinion.
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Maybe the only bitter people are the ones who bring up bitterness in the first place
 
Well, one thing can be said. The move has energized the fanbase by looking at this thread and hearing some co-workers at the office here. No harm in that. I don't know about tossing the kid out on the road in such a hostile environment against what many perceive the best defense in the league but hey...baptize by fire, right?
 
SWEET!!!! Just to see the unknown... one way or another. Can't be worse than what we're already seen this year.
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The1ApplePie said:
I hope it ends that way. Or its a Romo-like situation.

Math and history certainly aren't with the Texans however.
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Eh, I disagree. Warner was the first UDFA to do it big, then about seven years later it was Romo and about seven years after Romo, its Keenum's turn. NFL is due for another udfa to make it big. And who wears #7? Just saying. ;)
 
Wasnt excited for this game, but NOW i am the most pumped i have been in a long time for a game. I have a good feeling about this !
 
MEGA SWATT said:
Not sure if serious. Shouldn't you start at the Drew Brees-lite level first........then work up to Brady-lite?
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Go big or go home!

This has got Brady (at worst Romo) story written all over it. (I can hope right?)

I can see Keenum having a creative offensive mind, lets just hope he isnt chained down by Kubes draconian style game management. I can see Keenum turning into an offensive juggernaut as his IQ is quite high for a QB and as young and raw as he is in the pros, it can only go up from here.

Only thing I am worried about is that we are playing the Chiefs defense/offense, in the loudest stadium in the country (arrowhead), against a team that is firing on all cylinders. This could be an epic upset that would vault Keenum instantly into Houston legendary status, or completely knock him down to the pits of Houston sports hell.
 
BleedsRocketRed said:
Go big or go home!

This has got Brady story written all over it. (I can hope right?) I'd take Drew Brees production though as well hahaha

I can see Keenum having a creative offensive mind, lets just hope he isnt chained down by Kubes draconian style game management. I can see Keenum turning into an offensive juggernaut. His IQ is quite high for a QB and as young and raw as he is in the pros, it can only go up from here.

Only thing I am worried about is that we are playing the Chiefs defense/offense, in the loudest stadium in the country (arrowhead), against a team that is firing on all cylinders. This could be an epic upset that would vault Keenum instantly into Houston legendary status, or completely knock him down to the pits of Houston sports hell.
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Might as well put a bust up in Canton already too eh?

:mariopalm:

I'm not getting my hopes up only to watch them get squashed and be pissed off for half the week like I was this week. The RAMS game was miserable, it's been the first game I've ever left early in 6 years.
 
deucetx said:
Well, one thing can be said. The move has energized the fanbase by looking at this thread and hearing some co-workers at the office here. No harm in that. I don't know about tossing the kid out on the road in such a hostile environment against what many perceive the best defense in the league but hey...baptize by fire, right?
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Yep. Buzzing here at UH too, obviously.
 
A 2nd year rookie making his initial start against one of the best defenses in the league in a very loud and hostile stadium. What could go wrong? LOL
 
I'm a little surprised by the decision, but I'm glad Kubiak is doing something. We need a spark and this is probably the only way to do it.

That said, Keenum will need to learn in a hurry out here. This defense is going to be coming at him fast and often. Hopefully the O-line gets its **** together.

I also hope the coaching staff opens up the playbook and let's Case throw some different looks.
 
I echo the sentiment in this thread that I'm excited about this game! :texflag:

Not that I have a bunch of unrealistic high hopes for Keenum, but rather it's something different and desperate times call for desperate measures.

The team has to know that Kubiak's job is on the line now. If they really like him as a head coach, then now is the time to rally around Case and make something good happen this year. Otherwise, we are probably looking at high draft pick on a QB under a new regime.

Hope for the best... :goodbad: ...but prepare for reality.
 
DBCooper said:
Lol, we can only wish at worst Romo.

You seen him play this year?
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Yeah I know. But I am entering this with an open mind. What else is there to lose? If we B level production from Keenum, I would call this move a success. Even if we lose. The Cheifs are just a better team overall and keeping Shaub or Yates wouldn't really change the outcome that dramatically in my opinion.
 
Our machine shop went bat**** crazy I thought China was invading trying to collect their debt, but equally as shocking Case.Freaking.Keenum.

He could become an HTown legend starting Sunday. I'm a little excited, nothing left to lose. You go with Yates against KC and you pretty much concede the game, Keenum makess it interesting no doubt. Hopefully he doesn't get Carr Bombed getting thrown into the fire against the one of the best D's.

I wonder how much input McNair had on the decision? Like did he say something like "start Keenum or else"?

At least the game on Sunday became must watch TV again.
 
BleedsRocketRed said:
Yeah I know. But I am entering this with an open mind. What else is there to lose? If we B level production from Keenum, I would call this move a success. Even if we lose. The Cheifs are just a better team overall and keeping Shaub or Yates wouldn't really change the outcome that dramatically in my opinion.
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The Chiefs are 6-0 but it doesn't mean much to me. The Texans have to clean up their mistakes. Stop turning the ball over and committing so many penalties. Let's not beat ourselves. Do that and I don't see any reason why the Texans can't win at Arrowhead Stadium. We haven't lost there before.
 
I've always wanted Keenum to save us, home town hero an all that kind of stuff. I just hope this isn't to soon to throw him to some of the badest wolves in the league.
 
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