hollywood_texan said:
Everyone pace themselves, this is probably going to take 3 years or so, according to the blog chick. I came to that conclusion at the end of last season.
Amazing, 4 years and not much to show for it. But, we already knew that.
The last paragraph from the blog hit me in the gut. Ahhh, reality.
It's just opinion. You never know how things are actually going to go until they play. That's the fun of it.
The four years didn't go for nothing. Adversity shows character. You aren't seeing any Texans skipping OTAs cuz they are pissed and want to win. And maybe finally they are getting a legit system that isn't cobbled together that will let them do that.
As for a transcript, I don't have one, but I do have some scribbled down half notes that I took when I was working on my blog item (typos and half thoughts with no guarantees of complete accuracy but better than a swift kick and with jokes about Sierra Plantation being close to Mexico omitted):
DAVID CARR:
David Carr remember everything thats said in the offseason even if he wasn't paying attention to it. Heck yeah, it feeds him. Everybody on the team is pissed off and ready to play.
We hate losing more than the fans do. We take it home with us.
You cant doubt yourself. I know I can play this game and play at a high level.
Ive seen what happens with this offense if you buy in. Just got to plug into it. It raises everyones level of play. (AJs route running has been amazing).
Pendryhe was put in a tough situationshis offense didnt mesh with Chriss offense. He didn't seem comfortable
Pendry let Carr call plays against the Rams and Cards. I felt comfortable doing it. Wanted to give the guys who would stay with the team hope.
Two rookie linemen will contributeSpencer is getting a lot of time. Stalemate with Mario.
Though there were some good picks in the past with the line, the team had no offensive scheme. Now they know what kinda of bodies they need for their system no matter what round.
Mario is kinda a quiet guy but got totally pumped at the All Access party where they were chanting his name. He felt like he belonged.
Fans will be excited when they see Mario play.
We were so behind the curve with the zone last year--you can tell with the coaching. Though the running backs have different abilities, you can really plug and play the RBs.
Kubiak said Carr was most improved. Carr interprets this as acknowledging his hard work.
There are multiple reads in the new offensekeeping eyes on the goal posts, instead of locking in on just one receiver
Kubiak has worked a lot with him on reading defenses--for example looking to see whether the linebackers are stepping up or back. Nobody in the past talked to him about these sorts of things.
Love Pendry and Palmer because of what they went through together, Greg Roman too, but Kubiak playing the position makes a difference.
Troy Calhoun is a genius. But doesnt make it complicated for the WR.
Play action is going to be big in this offense. They are doing it well and soundagainst the right defenses.
I just want an opportunity to win football games.
The biggest thing is the change in the scheme from last year.
So there you go.
) Yeah, the offense might take a long time to implement, or maybe not, who knows.
