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[Meloy]

Setting aside a huge contract, and who's playing against the 2nd stringers. There is a definaite attitude issue here with Carr. If lacking confidence was his only problem i would gladly overlook that because time builds confidence. But...

He seems to be the ONLY player on the team that continues as he did last year. He appears to be the only one that doesn't get the new offense or maybe better said, he has to be reminded there is a new offensive scheme.

He keeps saying things like "I" not 'we'. Listen to what others say. They speak of themselves as part of a team. Listen to Carr.

He keeps blaming somone else for his issues. He Finally has tools, he finally has an offensive line, he finally has a coach who understands. He is the face of this franchise, act like one. You don't whine about the bad blaming everyone else. Take responsiblity.

His comments on Kubiak, he's funny. What do you mean he's funny, he's your coach. But the answer to How is it working with Kubiak should not have the answer of he's funny.

It just seems to me that everyone is on the new page with the exception of carr. The reason Sage looks good is becasue he understands and plays in the new offense. David just can't seem to get there.

And one other pet peeve. David can't seem to read the defense. He picks one receiver, if that guys isn't open he can't seem to adapt. Go back and look other than one 2q drive in the denver game where he peppered 6 plays to 5 different receivers. I just don't ever see him look around.

I just hope he gets on board, stops blaming everyone in site and start being responsible, and stop coming across as a prima dona, thug type that isn't accepting responsibilty for his play. He didn't always seem that way.

Take the cap off, stop pushing it down over your eyes and start acting like a professional

Not to pick your post apart, I just do not see the evidence to support your claims. At the end of the season last year, when he had every right to point fingers & complain, I did not hear or see anything of that sort. He did go to management to ask for help in keeping him from being knocked out of his BVDs 3-4 times a game (regardless of whose fault the sack was). I never heard Carr say, "Well, if my receiver caught my pass, the Oline blocked better, if that dumb ass DD picked up the blitz, I'd win more games." He constantly said "We have to do better". When I heard Carr say "I" it was as the QB leader of team usually taking responsibility. He has contantly supported DD and recently said DD would be great for Carr.

 

[Meloy]

Of course....Everyone is cut some slack to a certain degree...But What I was trying to exspress is that you can only use that exscuse for so long...He is a pro and he is going to have to get over it eventually, just as a fireman, or police officer would...or they would have to find another profession...

I agree with this and apologise if I misunderstood. I just think any great QB you can name, would have problems being sacked 200 times. I too am concerned about Carr, but will give benefit of doubt for at minimum a couple games, if losing and more if winning. I will let Kubes handle this touchy position.

 

[real]

I agree with this and apologise if I misunderstood. I just think any great QB you can name, would have problems being sacked 200 times. I too am concerned about Carr, but will give benefit of doubt for at minimum a couple games, if losing and more if winning. I will let Kubes handle this touchy position.

dito. But if Big Ben can come back after having his skull open for the world to see, and byron leftwich can play and not walk having to be carried by his lineman, and culpepper and brees can come back after major surgery...by golly Carr better be able to get over being Sacked...

 

[DRAMA]

So true. The impressions get on my nerves so much that I have to immediately listen to something else (this morning being no exception). Not only are they lame, but someone laughing at their own jokes is a bit pathetic (especially when they aren't funny). I'll listen to national sports talk radio before these clowns.

It goes on forever and ever. I've been listening to 790 in the morning and they seem to be starting something pretty good over there. But you're right, the constant laughing at their own jokes, etc...is tough to take.

I mean, at least take calls and let us (The callers) use it as a forum to discuss with other callers and let them moderate.

***EXAMPLE***

Caller: "I think David Carr needs to relax in the pocket and stand strong and he'll be fine."

610: "Speaking of standing strong, did you see Standing Tall with the Rock? Now that was a great movie. You know The Rock played at 'The U' and tore his knee. Our boy Alonzo Highsnith tore his knee too and he played at the U. MAybe he should've tried movies. Speaking of movies, the General John McClain will be here in 4 days to talk about his movie and the Texans. The Texans need Carr to stand strong in the pocket. Speaking of strong, let me tell you about Busy Bodies....BLAH BLAH BLAH"

610 is like Purina 1 - it promotes solid stool.

 

[Malloy]

dito. But if Big Ben can come back after having his skull open for the world to see, and byron leftwich can play and not walk having to be carried by his lineman, and culpepper and brees can come back after major surgery...by golly Carr better be able to get over being Sacked...

wow, you hit the nail on the head there!

 

[infantrycak]

dito. But if Big Ben can come back after having his skull open for the world to see, and byron leftwich can play and not walk having to be carried by his lineman, and culpepper and brees can come back after major surgery...by golly Carr better be able to get over being Sacked...

Carr has to get over it but I don't think the situations are analogous. Fact is you could walk up to most dogs and bust their leg on one occasion and they will heal up and get over any fear of you quickly. Beat him every day for a few months and he'll have an ingrained fear that will often never be resolved.

 

[BigDTexansFan]

If i heard this correctly plummer from the denver broncos will be a FA next season. Do I hear another Bronco comming our way?

Is he going to take Marcus Coleman's DWI place on team, or is his ability to road rage an improvement?? This guy has more issues than Time-Life magazine :brickwall

 

[Malloy]

Carr has to get over it but I don't think the situations are analogous. Fact is you could walk up to most dogs and bust their leg on one occasion and they will heal up and get over any fear of you quickly. Beat him every day for a few months and he'll have an ingrained fear that will often never be resolved.

I really hope you're not speaking from personal experience

 

[HOU-TEX]

Carr has to get over it but I don't think the situations are analogous. Fact is you could walk up to most dogs and bust their leg on one occasion and they will heal up and get over any fear of you quickly. Beat him every day for a few months and he'll have an ingrained fear that will often never be resolved.

Kinda graphic, but definetly gets the point across. I agree.

 

[TexanFanInCC]

why would an observation like that (let's face it, carr hasn't looked that great, and sage has) anger you?

exactly, what do you expect? the people are always going to act this way whenever something doesnt go their way. if the astros lose, the fans start talking about how bad this team is and how they wont go to the postseason...but if they win, they start saying that if they keep it up, they will be in the world series. its too hard to keep the entire audience happy. theres always going to be some sour fan who wont be satisfied.

 

[GP]

The radio guys are talking about what a lot of the people in the stands are talking about. Our starting QB makes Tweek look laid back.

And no, Sage isn't the long term answer either. I just want someone (anyone) who can effectively run this offense. The next month is truly the crossroads for Carr and I hope he takes the right turn. He doesn't have to be spectacular, just calm and poised for a change and maybe sprinkle in a little bit of effective and in-control. I know that's asking a lot but QB performance - given adequate OL performance which seems to be almost there - is the single most important key to the success of the team this season.



Where's that deja vu music ?

It's the Denver offense that is the key--Look at Cutler's success. It really does give a QB the opportunity to perform well. It's predicated on making the QB become unselfish, to command the huddle and take what the defense will give on every play.

And we have that offense here. And we see all of our QBs being given the types of opportunities where they can just manage the game and not have to be Super Man all the time.

Remember the old days when QBs were just field generals who called the plays in the huddle, went out and did their job, and were almost as insignificant as the offensive linemen are considered to be?

But something happened in the 1990s. The concept of having a QB who could pass AND run was moved to the forefront of many team's strategy. Cunningham, Vick, McNabb, McNair, etc. Suddenly, the "key" to most every NFL team's offense was to have a QB who was a dual threat.

Only recently do you see a return to the old "pocket passer" QB...guys like Kurt Warner, Brad Johnson, Rothlesberger, Tom Brady, and Trent Dilfer are not considered to be the dual threat QB who makes plays on his own....but each of them have won Super Bowls haven't they? No, these are guys who command the huddle and hold everything together so the other guys can make the plays.

If David Carr can find a way to just be patient, to trust the system, and to take what the defense will give him, then will also be successful. I give him the benefit of the doubt because I think this offense can help him settle down and just be a QB for a change, and not the guy who always has to make the play himself. Plummer in Arizona was trying too hard, trying to be "The Guy" because of the lack of an offense around him, and I see the same opportunity in Carr.

Time will tell, that's for sure.

 

[infantrycak]

Why the hell are the 610 guys spending 15+ minutes talking to one of the Monkeys?

Maybe too much time with McClain.

 

[Double Barrel]

Why the hell are the 610 guys spending 15+ minutes talking to one of the Monkeys?

I heard that, too, and it just confirmed to me (again) that they are more of a sports & entertainment show than their much advertised "all sports, all the time" schtick.

I could give a rat's arse about the Monkeys, or any entertainer that is not an athlete, on my sports talk shows. It is beyond goofy, IMO. Yet more garbage programming taken from the script of old Jim Rome shows making it's way into local airwaves. :brickwall

 

[Runner]

Why the hell are the 610 guys spending 15+ minutes talking to one of the Monkeys?

a) Because there is nothing interesting going on with the local sports teams right now.

b) Because it isn't time to sell replacement windows yet.

c) Because Houston sports talk radio isn't very good. Think if they were held to the same expectations as they hold the players to that they talk about.

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

Why the hell are the 610 guys spending 15+ minutes talking to one of the Monkeys?

Maybe too much time with McClain.

Their (AM and PM) shows in general contain little substance. (Only the Rhome Show seems to be an accidentally well plotted spot.) They are overridden with commercials (although seemingly a little less than the mornings). They get side tracked with totally unrelated subjects. The station programming in the AM and PM seemed to be assembled by someone with severe ADHD. But you, if no one called in or listened for just 1 week, the program director would possibly entertain seeking medication and counseling.