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TheRealJoker said:
The Texans have added the Bills leading rusher last season and the Cowboys #2/3 options in the passing game. Along with the Titans #1 WR (ok I know this is silly)…

Lost Cooks and Akins but overall i’d say the skill positions have been improved.

And lets not forget last year’s second round pick John Metchie should be back.
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I'm thinking lost Akins, picked up Beck & Schultz
 
I am an expat Aussie who loves football.
I have watched Rugby League, Rugby Union and Australian Rules football but my favorite is the American Gridiron - and specifically, the NFL.
I have followed the Texans since coming here back in '06 but each year my knowledge increases. I'm still behind a lot of the fans in here but I have a pretty good grasp of the game now, and in particular, my beloved Texans.
I might be a bit of a homer here, but I feel very good about our team - even as it stands right now. I reckon we could have a real squad in the making here.
It starts in the trenches, and even though our DLine needs some talent upgrading in the pass rush department, I think our leadership has the correct vision for success moving forward.
I predict a big turnaround for this team in the upcoming season.
Think about it - what other team has made such a substantial upgrade to their entire team as the Texans have this off-season? I think the draft is going to be the litmus test - other than an onfield performance obviously, but this is a HUGE turnaround for our team.
So, I guess I am trying to justify getting excited about another season. Still, even the most pessimistic Texans fan must have an inkling that this new team might have some potential.
I do.
 
Texansphan said:
I am an expat Aussie who loves football.
I have watched Rugby League, Rugby Union and Australian Rules football but my favorite is the American Gridiron - and specifically, the NFL.
I have followed the Texans since coming here back in '06 but each year my knowledge increases. I'm still behind a lot of the fans in here but I have a pretty good grasp of the game now, and in particular, my beloved Texans.
I might be a bit of a homer here, but I feel very good about our team - even as it stands right now. I reckon we could have a real squad in the making here.
It starts in the trenches, and even though our DLine needs some talent upgrading in the pass rush department, I think our leadership has the correct vision for success moving forward.
I predict a big turnaround for this team in the upcoming season.
Think about it - what other team has made such a substantial upgrade to their entire team as the Texans have this off-season? I think the draft is going to be the litmus test - other than an onfield performance obviously, but this is a HUGE turnaround for our team.
So, I guess I am trying to justify getting excited about another season. Still, even the most pessimistic Texans fan must have an inkling that this new team might have some potential.
I do.
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I share your excitement, man! Coming from someone who’s been around here a long time, but have so disappointed and frankly disinterested in them lately, that the last two drafts, I didn’t even pay attention to it at all, and hardly watched any of the games, and frankly didn’t give a damn if they won or not. The O’Brien/Easterby thing, the Hopkins trade, and the thing with Watson just turned me off.

But then they hired DeMeco. I remember the day they drafted him, and watched him as a player. For me, it’s not so much what they do playerwise this off-season, it’s more about the energy he’s going to generate. It’s more about how excited the players themselves are about him being here. That is what I’m excited about, and looking forward to seeing it play out.
 
This is a solid lineup. Edge rusher number one need on defense. Cannot have Hughes getting starters reps at this point in his career. Would be best as third DE in rotation. And cannot depend on Greenard staying healthy. If he is healthy he’s solid, but need to add one to two more. Ideally a designated pass rusher to take Ogbo’s role and a blue chipper to be the Bosa.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1638595059305127942
 
So, taking into consideration where we are in free agency and our new coaching staff, are the Texans an improved team (so far) in 2023? Yes, I know the draft isn't until next month, but still, can the assembled players and coaches we have right now win more than three games?

Yes, I know we only have Case and Mills at QB. But, is that better or worse than last year?
 
Thorn said:
So, taking into consideration where we are in free agency and our new coaching staff, are the Texans an improved team (so far) in 2023? Yes, I know the draft isn't until next month, but still, can the assembled players and coaches we have right now win more than three games?

Yes, I know we only have Case and Mills at QB. But, is that better or worse than last year?
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It’s the same. Not better or worse
 
Texansballer74 said:
It’s the same. Not better or worse
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The rookies are 1 year older/wiser and there are upgrades at multiple positions. Only downgrade you can argue is WR 1 which is offset by added depth at WR (and still draft). Also edge rusher with Ogbo leaving, but again, still have the draft.

Where were the significant losses to offset the improvements made?
 
TheRealJoker said:
The rookies are 1 year older/wiser and there are upgrades at multiple positions. Only downgrade you can argue is WR 1 which is offset by added depth at WR (and still draft). Also edge rusher with Ogbo leaving, but again, still have the draft.

Where were the significant losses to offset the improvements made?
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Misread the comment. Lol I thought he was talking about the quarterback position.

As far as the team. We shall see. On paper they look better for show.
 
Well, to answer my own question, I think the team as it sits right now is in better shape than last year's team. There is no doubt in my mind that DeMeco, with only the current set of players to field, could win more than three games with this bunch.

So after the draft, you can (hopefully) add a few more wins with the (hopefully) great choices they make.
 
Thorn said:
Well, to answer my own question, I think the team as it sits right now is in better shape than last year's team. There is no doubt in my mind that DeMeco, with only the current set of players to field, could win more than three games with this bunch.

So after the draft, you can (hopefully) add a few more wins with the (hopefully) great choices they make.
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I think he added more true starters to the roster. Last year it was more 2nd tier, or hopeful to step up.
 
Thorn said:
So, taking into consideration where we are in free agency and our new coaching staff, are the Texans an improved team (so far) in 2023? Yes, I know the draft isn't until next month, but still, can the assembled players and coaches we have right now win more than three games?

Yes, I know we only have Case and Mills at QB. But, is that better or worse than last year?
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Man I think just the fact of having DeMeco on the sidelines and in the locker room makes us better.
 
TheRealJoker said:
This is a solid lineup. Edge rusher number one need on defense. Cannot have Hughes getting starters reps at this point in his career. Would be best as third DE in rotation. And cannot depend on Greenard staying healthy. If he is healthy he’s solid, but need to add one to two more. Ideally a designated pass rusher to take Ogbo’s role and a blue chipper to be the Bosa.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1638595059305127942
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Don't know how accurate Mock draft sites are. Doubt they are. But that being said.

I have consistently been able to draft Anderson1.2, T Wilson (occasionally Carter) 1.12 and Ojulari.2.33.
Sounds far fetched on Carter being there at 1.12, but it happens.

This is assuming Carolina picks a QB. Probably could make trade with Ariz 2 for 3+ but didn't.

Done without trades and not wasting 1.2 on a QB..:crazy:

I get my future all pro QB at 6.179. :throwball:

Just woke up. :thud: Doubt any of it actually transpires. :D

:coffee:
 
JRingo said:
Does anyone know how season ticket sales are doing after all of the new changes?
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Still no waiting list to buy them, so I think a lot of fans are still in wait and see mode.

Marcus said:
I share your excitement, man! Coming from someone who’s been around here a long time, but have so disappointed and frankly disinterested in them lately, that the last two drafts, I didn’t even pay attention to it at all, and hardly watched any of the games, and frankly didn’t give a damn if they won or not. The O’Brien/Easterby thing, the Hopkins trade, and the thing with Watson just turned me off.

But then they hired DeMeco. I remember the day they drafted him, and watched him as a player. For me, it’s not so much what they do playerwise this off-season, it’s more about the energy he’s going to generate. It’s more about how excited the players themselves are about him being here. That is what I’m excited about, and looking forward to seeing it play out.
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Well said, man. I feel the same way! DeMeco as HC is exciting. After watching all of his interviews and press conferences, it really made me look forward to the future.
 
Double Barrel said:
Still no waiting list to buy them, so I think a lot of fans are still in wait and see mode.



Well said, man. I feel the same way! DeMeco as HC is exciting. After watching all of his interviews and press conferences, it really made me look forward to the future.
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Double Barrel said:
Still no waiting list to buy them, so I think a lot of fans are still in wait and see mode.



Well said, man. I feel the same way! DeMeco as HC is exciting. After watching all of his interviews and press conferences, it really made me look forward to the future.
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I remember so many past offseasons when excitement and hopes were both up. Most of them were filled with hype and PR that fueled ticket and paraphernalia sales..........followed by disappointing seasons. Hopefully, this season will be different..............with hopes and dreams fully materializing. :texflag:
 
PHOENIX — John Lynch likes Trey Lance on the roster, but the 49ers general manager did not completely rule out trading the quarterback if an attractive offer were to be presented.
“We like Trey on our team right now,” Lynch told local Bay Area media while at the NFL Annual Meeting. “We always joke, [coach] Kyle [Shanahan] and I, we’d trade each other if someone gave us a good enough deal. So we listen to everything, but we like Trey on our team and we are very excited about the way he is progressing about his opportunity.
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sports.yahoo.com

Trey Lance trade not completely ruled out by 49ers GM John Lynch

John Lynch and the 49ers will "listen to everything" if an attractive Trey Lance trade offer arose.
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Wonder how much attention if any DeMeco and his x-49er OC are paying to this kind of talk ?
 
cuppacoffee said:
Don't know how accurate Mock draft sites are. Doubt they are. But that being said.

I have consistently been able to draft Anderson1.2, T Wilson (occasionally Carter) 1.12 and Ojulari.2.33.
Sounds far fetched on Carter being there at 1.12, but it happens.

This is assuming Carolina picks a QB. Probably could make trade with Ariz 2 for 3+ but didn't.

Done without trades and not wasting 1.2 on a QB..:crazy:

I get my future all pro QB at 6.179. :throwball:

Just woke up. :thud: Doubt any of it actually transpires. :D

:coffee:
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Who do you like out of this crop of QBs cc?
 
IDEXAN said:
PHOENIX — John Lynch likes Trey Lance on the roster, but the 49ers general manager did not completely rule out trading the quarterback if an attractive offer were to be presented.
“We like Trey on our team right now,” Lynch told local Bay Area media while at the NFL Annual Meeting. “We always joke, [coach] Kyle [Shanahan] and I, we’d trade each other if someone gave us a good enough deal. So we listen to everything, but we like Trey on our team and we are very excited about the way he is progressing about his opportunity.
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sports.yahoo.com

Trey Lance trade not completely ruled out by 49ers GM John Lynch

John Lynch and the 49ers will "listen to everything" if an attractive Trey Lance trade offer arose.
sports.yahoo.com sports.yahoo.com
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Wonder how much attention if any DeMeco and his x-49er OC are paying to this kind of talk ?
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Hopefully none. Why would Ryans want Lance if the 49'ers, who have a need for a QB1, aren't prepared to keep him?
 
How 'bout lowering ticket prices.........and keep reduced food prices of 2022?

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As of 2021:

According to a new study from the Action Network, the average ticket price to a Texans game jumped 107% — the fifth-highest in the NFL in that span. Fans in 2006 were paying $56.97 on average for a seat to a Texans game. After the 2020 season, fans were paying $118.07 to see Houston football.

The top of the list are the Las Vegas Raiders (147%), Seattle Seahawks (134%), Green Bay Packers (121%), and San Francisco 49ers (119%). The Dallas Cowboys are actually No. 24 on the list with just a 50% price increase since 2006.

The price increase reflects the excitement Houston sports fans.

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Even though the Texans were the 2nd worst team in the NFL last season, the average ticket price for a game at NRG Stadium ranked in the top half of the league............so Cal, if you are so appreciative of the fans, why the ticket increase for 2023? Another promise for the future.....................Cal: "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday, for a season ticket today." Hopefully, this time in 2023 and beyond, Cal does better in paying back than Whimpy.

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Texans’ Cal McNair on increased season ticket sales: ‘We appreciate the fans for sticking with us and coming back strong. .. We know we’ve got to win’
Texans have sold almost 3,000 new season tickets, more than double from a year ago, and three times as many full-season suites vs. this time last year. Cal McNair: ‘You feel that excitement. .. We know we’ve got to win.’
 
badboy said:
www.gallerysports.com

John McClain: Cal McNair welcomes Hannah McNair’s growing influence in Texans’ decision-making process - Gallery Sports

Cal McNair, the Texans’ chairman and CEO, welcomes the growing influence his wife, Hannah, has in the organization’s decision-making process...
www.gallerysports.com www.gallerysports.com
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“You take from that the experiences good and bad, what works and doesn’t work, and you take that with you into the next decisions you make. You seem to learn from failure more than you do from winning, so we learned a lot.”--

Honest assessment.

:coffee:
 
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