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xtruroyaltyx said:
I thought that it could be but in college I don't think Notre Dame ran a bunch of zone. What I saw says they were a spread/power running team.
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Blocking in a power scheme in college, then going to the NFL with the 2024 ZBS (remember Fisher looked better after being in it. Mason falling apart.) then changing to the Gap and only a few practices under his belt...
 
Number19 said:
You know, a two back backfield with Marks paired with a FB, and a TE and two wideouts, might really be effective. I'd utilize the FB as a runner, as well as a blocker.
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That's a heck of a lot of assets to make up for a RB inadequacies.........and it also probably telegraphs the type of play for the defense might expect.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
That's a heck of a lot of assets to make up for a RB inadequacies.........and it also probably telegraphs the type of play for the defense might expect.
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Let's see: a pass to one of two wideouts, a pass to the TE, a pass to the RB, Marks through an interior gap, Marks outside run, FB up the middle and finally, maybe a pass to the FB in the flat. This formation is really versatile.
 

Texans Get Reality Check About OL Situation​

Robinson is part of a significant investment effort by the Texans into their offensive line this offseason. Losing him meant moving players around.

“When Robinson left practice, his absence triggered a line shuffle,” Wilson wrote. “The Texans moved rookie right tackle Aireontae Ersery to left tackle and right guard Tytus Howard to right tackle as Juice Scruggs stepped in for Howard at right guard while Ed Ingram worked in behind him.”

That did not go well, with Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander noting the issues.

“Robinson’s injury showed that the Texans have a long way to go when it comes to figuring out their starting five as well as their contingency plans in case there is an injury,” Alexander wrote on August 4. “There wasn’t much success with either lineup. In fact, it just further complicated the chemistry the first-team offensive line was building as four of their lineman had become constants in the starting lineup.”

Losing a starting left tackle would disrupt any team, but Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud absorbed 52 sacks last season. As he heads towards extension eligibility and a potentially historic deal, the Texans must keep him upright.

That means they need players like Robinson to remain on the field, so the Texans are surely waiting with bated breath for more information.
 
Maybe there is something with Fisher we don’t know about. Not injury but something deeper. A family issue for example. Or it could be that he is just not all about ball as they say. His heart may not be in it. If so, he needs to level with the Texans and retire.
 
Number19 said:
Let's see: a pass to one of two wideouts, a pass to the TE, a pass to the RB, Marks through an interior gap, Marks outside run, FB up the middle and finally, maybe a pass to the FB in the flat. This formation is really versatile.
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In theory. We've had those combinations on the field in past years without much success. Also, changing to a more complicated modified Erhardt-Perkins offensive system, the offense even in simple plays will be complicated enough for the players to adapt to. There is a very heavy responsibility for each players to run their required plays in a perfectly choreographed fashion. One player's misstep in this system can entirely destroy a play. Having too many options, especially with a team trying to learn this new scheme can be very overwhelming, especially on the QB.
 
Caley needs to simplify as much as possible, and add bricks one at a time.

Any update on Cam? I’ve been out of the loop all day today.
 
badboy said:
I did address his size and still think no 200 lb running back is going to hold up against defensive linemen and linebackers. I think that's one of the reasons we have a fullback on the roster. It will be interesting to see how many snaps that Stroud has with an empty backfield near him.
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I posted several RB smaller than him who lasted a long time in this game. They were 3 down backs as well. WM is over 200 lbs as well. This is his first year in the pros, therefore he has plenty of time to get his weight up a bit.
 
badboy said:
Not sure if you are aware but @CloakNNNdagger is a renowned surgeon. He has contacts all over including the NFL teams. For years, he has provided very accurate, inside information on the health of NFL players as well as college players..
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I've been following his posts and incredible detail on injuries. I didn't mean to contradict or question him, if it came off that way my apologies!
 
CloakNNNdagger said:

Texans Get Reality Check About OL Situation​

Robinson is part of a significant investment effort by the Texans into their offensive line this offseason. Losing him meant moving players around.

“When Robinson left practice, his absence triggered a line shuffle,” Wilson wrote. “The Texans moved rookie right tackle Aireontae Ersery to left tackle and right guard Tytus Howard to right tackle as Juice Scruggs stepped in for Howard at right guard while Ed Ingram worked in behind him.”

That did not go well, with Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander noting the issues.

“Robinson’s injury showed that the Texans have a long way to go when it comes to figuring out their starting five as well as their contingency plans in case there is an injury,” Alexander wrote on August 4. “There wasn’t much success with either lineup. In fact, it just further complicated the chemistry the first-team offensive line was building as four of their lineman had become constants in the starting lineup.”

Losing a starting left tackle would disrupt any team, but Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud absorbed 52 sacks last season. As he heads towards extension eligibility and a potentially historic deal, the Texans must keep him upright.

That means they need players like Robinson to remain on the field, so the Texans are surely waiting with bated breath for more information.
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meh.....told yall this would happen. Welcome to another shitty year of oline performance.
 
Just read an article on news break saying that Sean Pendergast of the Houston press is saying that Stroud is looking antsy when his first read is not open. During this training camp "at best Stroud has been up and down. That is understandable considering the new system and the offensive line."
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C.J. Stroud Gets Discouraging Update out of Texans Training Camp - NewsBreak

The Houston Texans will need C.J. Stroud to have a bounce-back year under new offensive coordinator Nick Caley if they're to contend in the 2025 NFL season
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C.J. Stroud Gets Discouraging Update out of Texans Training Camp

The Houston Texans will need C.J. Stroud to have a bounce-back year under new offensive coordinator Nick Caley if they're to contend in the 2025 NFL season.
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NitroGSXR said:
Maybe there is something with Fisher we don’t know about. Not injury but something deeper. A family issue for example. Or it could be that he is just not all about ball as they say. His heart may not be in it. If so, he needs to level with the Texans and retire.
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"RETIRE" !
So the current discussion about Fisher's status must include the potential of a "BUST" ? Already ?
 
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Thorn said:
3 days and counting. Then we shall see what's what and what's not.
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I hate to make you grumpy (or grumpier) this far before game day. But don't expect to see much more than backups vs backups.

Personally, I like to watch the backups vs the backups.
 
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