Deadpool
Veteran
If he keeps tackling by launching himself at people he's gonna end up with shoulder injuries and concussion issues... not to mention missed tackles at this level of play.
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If he keeps tackling by launching himself at people he's gonna end up with shoulder injuries and concussion issues... not to mention missed tackles at this level of play.
cland
Recovering from BO'B PTSD
The only good thing is that the tackling flaw is clearly identifiable on tape. Because Bullock is only 20 years old, he should have room to add some muscle and learn how to properly wrap up. On one of the tackles you can see that he's using his arms to wrap up the ankles/legs after the initial hit, but that needs to be converted to getting his arms around the offensive plays legs while he makes contact.
TheRealJoker V2
Rookie
The great thing about having this defense with a swarming mentality is that a guy like Bullock will fire into the pile. But even if he misses, he causes chaos and allows other players time to rally to the ball carrier.
badboy
Hall of Fame
This reminds me of what was said about Pitre when he came out of college.
cland
Recovering from BO'B PTSD
I think physically they're fairly similar, though Bullock needs to bulk up. The difference is that Bullock is a FS with great ball skills, where as Pitre is SS who excels down in the box. In the perfect world they would rub off on each other.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
The Christmas game vs the Ravens will be viewed only by fans that have or are willing to sign up for Netflix. 
Texansballer74
The Marine
That’s stupid AF. Good thing I have NetflixThe Christmas game vs the Ravens will be viewed only by fans that have or are willing to sign up for Netflix.
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Mangler
Toro de España
Hey! Keep it PG, pal!
Except every single fan that lives in Houston or Baltimore where the games will be on local broadcast as usual..The Christmas game vs the Ravens will be viewed only by fans that have or are willing to sign up for Netflix.
badboy
Hall of Fame
I don't get why the NFL would want to force any of their customer base. I can see allowing Netflix to stream it and another Channel like CBS or Fox local. My friends, neighbors and I do not go to the games but spend quite a bit of money on merchandise every year. Yes it is only one game but that one game is going to rub a lot of people the wrong way. I get that they don't care but I still think they should.
cland
Recovering from BO'B PTSD
Aah, is that confirmed? The way the chatter has been going it sounded like it was netflix only and there would be no coverage by the local networks.
This is what God'ells NFL is all about.
Good thing is I'll be with family, God willing.
Yes, it's confirmed. The league isn't going back on its model of making games available to fans in local markets.
It's in the first paragraph of this link..
NFL inks deal with Netflix to air Christmas Day games
Netflix has been somewhat coy when it comes to sports, but the NFL has made no secret of its desire to be as widely available as possible with its recent announcement of scheduling the league's next three season's Christmas Day games on the streaming platform.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
There are significant Texans fans outside the local markets.Yes, it's confirmed. The league isn't going back on its model of making games available to fans in local markets.
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It's in the first paragraph of this link..
NFL inks deal with Netflix to air Christmas Day games
Netflix has been somewhat coy when it comes to sports, but the NFL has made no secret of its desire to be as widely available as possible with its recent announcement of scheduling the league's next three season's Christmas Day games on the streaming platform.
The NFL is slowly eventually inching towards forcing pay-per-view.
Thorn
Dirty Old Man
If the NFL goes exclusively to pay-per-view, then I guess I'll be out of the football business.
This wouldn’t bother me as much if it was on a per game basis, as opposed to the current all game package deal.
cland
Recovering from BO'B PTSD
Yes, it's confirmed. The league isn't going back on its model of making games available to fans in local markets.
It's in the first paragraph of this link..
NFL inks deal with Netflix to air Christmas Day games
Netflix has been somewhat coy when it comes to sports, but the NFL has made no secret of its desire to be as widely available as possible with its recent announcement of scheduling the league's next three season's Christmas Day games on the streaming platform.
Got it. I guess my question now is how is this different than a game that isn't covered by the local networks for fans out of state? At least this model gives those outside the local network fans a chance to watch the game short of Sunday Ticket.
Edit: Saw your post in the other (proper) thread. I agree that this is much to do about nothing.
ATXtexanfan
Hall of Fame
Everyone bootlegs MMA fights
badboy
Hall of Fame
Texans assistant Jerrod Johnson to participate in NFL’s accelerator program
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CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
I doubt that this would be the NFL's approach in that per game basis would be a logistics nightmare.
- You are correct, there are.
- I don't see that as much as the league cashing in with streaming partners making more games available that we'd never see otherwise as add-on options while keeping the traditional sunday/moday model the same as it's been for ages.
There has never been a time in league history when the NFL would turn down $150 million in broadcast rights for 2 games on Christmas. Of course they would jump all over this. Only the opportunity is new, not the league's avarice. I don't get the dismay. If you don't have Netflix, I bet Billy Bob and Mary Sue across the street do. Bring over their favorite yuletide beverage and watch the game there.
Or tell God'ell and the money grubbing owners to F'off and do the right thing and spend time with your family.
I've already got Netfix but I seriously doubt I watch these games.
I've already got Netfix but I seriously doubt I watch these games.
And I'm sure others will do the same. But many will want to watch the game. Freedom of choice.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Yeah but Billy Bob and Mary Sue are Dallas Cowboy fans and they still like DeShaun watson! They also drink Budweiser and think that Bill O'Brien was a decent if not good general manager. So they are out.
I was thinking of someone else
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Just get their password.
Bluehen Texan
Waterboy
These particular games (Christmas day) have always been nationally televised and readily available. I agree that it would be nice to be able to stream games that otherwise would not have been available.
Porky
Hall of Fame
The Netflix games to me is the NFL testing the PPV waters. In ten years or less it may be all PPV. The modern NFL sucks in so many ways. While Goddell is just carrying water for the owners and doing their bidding…it’s no wonder NFL fans boo him. The NFL ownership isn’t listening to fans, nor do they care what fans want. It’s 100% about the greenbacks.
badboy
Hall of Fame
And yet the cap is determined by the $ brought into NFL the previous season mostly by advertising..
The game of NFL football has been irreparably damaged under God'ells leadership. However he has made the owners millions/billions and that's all that matters to them. If Wellington Mara had this attitude when the NFL 1st started the NFL wouldn't be in existence today.
Do you have to pay to watch the game or just have a Netflix account?
Thorn
Dirty Old Man
If you live in the Houston broadcast area, it'll be on local TV. If you don't live in either teams local broadcast area, then you need a Netflix account. You can always start a free trial and then cancel it after the game.
All Texans games will be broadcast locally no matter which cable channel or service is showing the game.
cland
Recovering from BO'B PTSD
Here's my take, the NFL and all sports franchises are not non-profit organizations. The state-of-the-art stadiums, the massive HD video screens, the massive salaries for game announcers, the TV deals, are all created to attract fans--because fans = dollars. This has ALWAYS been the case.
The only way to change this is for the vast majority to stop going, watching, buying jerseys, etc. to the point where NFL income goes drastically down. Welcome to Capitalism.
badboy
Hall of Fame
The Texans game Christmas versus Baltimore will also be on local TV? That is not my understanding. I thought it was Netflix only. I sure hope you are right.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Capitalism is something I am all for unless the other guy's making more money than I think he should.
Sarcasm
The Texans game Christmas versus Baltimore will also be on local TV?
This is what you get if you asked that question to google instead..
Texansballer74
The Marine
Which will never happen. The NFL will always have a larger following.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Numbers pretty impressive. Not mentioned.......last year in 1st preseason game, sustained a left knee injury, not to be seen in practice for over a month.
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He spent the past two seasons on the Patriots’ practice squad. He wasn’t extended this offseason when his practice squad deal expired.
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I agree with you, but that's not the model that the Halas/ Mara/Roonet's started the NFL with and the NFL wasn't like it is today when Rozelle, Tagliabue ran the NFL. It was a family oriented sport that wasn't a squeeze the last dollar out of the media, fans sport. They put the sport before monetary at all costs NFL that exists today.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Well, alrighty then!
badboy
Hall of Fame
If he doesn't work out at center, give him a shot at DT.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Texansphan
Football connoisseur
I hope that is green house friendly smoke...!
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Not happening. Filthy and powerful!
Hurtigruten, a Norway-based cruise company, first announced its plans to create a fully electric passenger vessel in early 2022. Now the company has released an actual prototype of the ship and more details on how it will operate when it launches in 2030. Good luck with that!
Still don't feel confident in the run game. I think it was our downfall last year and I wonder if we've done enough to fix it. Mixon might be better than Singletary but I don't think he's a game changer. Still a guy who most of the time will get what the oline can block for him, no more no less.
LT and RG are the same as last year, maybe we can hope for a bump in play quality as they get their second year in the system? At RT we should have an upgrade. Fant was a good pass protector last year but a bad run blocker. Howard is nothing special as a run blocker but he's average so should be an upgrade there. Center and LG were the problem spots. Hopefully Scruggs can move back to his natural position of center and take a sophomore leap. Then I guess we'll see who wins the competition at LG and go from there.
Seems like any hope of markedly improving the run game comes from
1. Players taking a leap heading into the second year in this system.
2. Hoping guys already on the roster play better
Doesn't induce a ton of confidence in me
LT and RG are the same as last year, maybe we can hope for a bump in play quality as they get their second year in the system? At RT we should have an upgrade. Fant was a good pass protector last year but a bad run blocker. Howard is nothing special as a run blocker but he's average so should be an upgrade there. Center and LG were the problem spots. Hopefully Scruggs can move back to his natural position of center and take a sophomore leap. Then I guess we'll see who wins the competition at LG and go from there.
Seems like any hope of markedly improving the run game comes from
1. Players taking a leap heading into the second year in this system.
2. Hoping guys already on the roster play better
Doesn't induce a ton of confidence in me
badboy
Hall of Fame
I cannot find that anywhere searching internet. Can anyone provide link verifying what local TV will show game?
I googled NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC and ESPN schedule and none have Christmas Day scheduled.
badboy
Hall of Fame
That's a lot of solar panels. I wonder how long it takes to charge batteries.Not happening. Filthy and powerful!
Hurtigruten, a Norway-based cruise company, first announced its plans to create a fully electric passenger vessel in early 2022. Now the company has released an actual prototype of the ship and more details on how it will operate when it launches in 2030. Good luck with that!