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Texans vs Chiefs: First Impressions

carr had a couple bad throws while in the pocket, but otherwise looked pretty good. especially on rollouts he looked a lot more decisive in throwing or bringing it down and taking off - im glad and credit kubiak for encouraging him to run a little more.

i did not notice mario a whole lot, but the several times i did - WOW. with a simple shove he was knocking guys back off the line. he will be an amazing force on the dline throughout the whole game

the dt's were getting abused by the chiefs interior line

lewis sanders looked pretty good, and i cant wait for pbuch and petey to return

lundy and taylor both looked pretty good. lundy appears to be a little more ready than taylor but that might change. he was hitting the holes and accelerating - had 1 bad play where he dropped the swing pass

the oline looked alot better and IMO wand is a legit starter for us. i did notice 1 play where he gave the DE a lot of cushion and almost gave up the sack. winston looked really good from what i saw - he might be starting by the end of the season

the tight ends appeared to be more involved with our big 2 WR out of the game, or maybe sage was looking for them more than his other WRs.

i cant wait for next week to see how carr comes back after this week (im assuming he was a little jittery)
 
- First Impressions -

Sage Rosenfels and Quinton Porter seemed pretty capable of running this offense. That's good to know..

Wow No Sacks!!..

Carr still looked a lil nervous.

Man! Smith is not quick enough to be in this system.

Why Not Trade Domanick Davis? Lundy and Taylor are doing pretty darn good..

Daniels has some good catches, I was looking for some morer YAC tho.

Good Job Moulds!

Who the heck is this Curtis guy on this interception?

I wasn't overly impressed with Ryans as other people were but I could definetly see him making an impact when he gets his feet wet.

We should have started Peek over Babin, Peek was in their backfield ALOT more than Babin.

50+ Million Dollars!?!? Come on Super Mario Powerbomb somebody or something...

Wong was so excited about this new team it kinda looked like he just had some crack and couldnt stop moving..

Shantee Orr is quick!!! and a solid tackler..
 
I watched the entire game and I must admint. I was impressed by the new offense but not so much by the defense. Now hold on. I had a very good feeling about how the defense would step it up a few notches this year. Especially with the drafts and free agents and all. The defense is looking very very good to me. But one pre-season game does not make for a good tale of the tape. I'll reserve full judgment for later.
 
The O line looks good- zero sack allowed, when was the last time this happened, pre or reg season!? The D line gives me hope & will become better! That's why I like the 4-3 D (if ran properly) & it shows bcuz the D got 5 sacks! Plus the team looks like it got another gem in the 4th rd...again ( like DD & Mathis in prev yrs)! I thought most of the rooks performed well in their 1st campaign!:superman:
 
Solid but unspectacular. And I will take that any day. I'd rather see a "boring" win over a "flashy" loss. Specially coming off a year where we found spectacular ways to lose football games. It was good to see the Kubiak era get off to a good start. It will take time but I feel confident that we're heading in the right direction finally.
 
I've tried to remain neutral on Carr, but in all candor have been inclined to favor him to a degree if for no other reason that he's so important to the team.
But I got to go along with Herv and others who weren't that impressed with
his performance last night. Oh he's still got the athleticism and he's still got that gun, and he showed both off last night a couple times. But the Chiefs DB showed us why he's a DB and not a WR, because that should have been an interception. And Carr fumbles a snap on 4th and 1, I mean he shouldn't have nerves in this game or lack focus, dang he's a 5th year starter in a preseason game at home.
On the other hand, while Sage doesn't have Carr's arm he can move and I felt more comfortable, dare I say more secure with him at QB.
But the two rookie RBs and especially Lundy, reassured me about Kubiaks decision to pass on Bush. I just wonder if a talent like Bush wouldn't be wasted on this offense ?
And unlike as advertised, the D-Line "DID NOT" overwhelm. And the same goes for Mario, but I think he was in for only a quarter ? And its only his first preseason game. Gonna have to accumulate a lot more evidence and give Mario a chance to get a little acquainted with the NFL before we can accurately evaluate him, IMO.
But I'm already a DeMeco fan ! Cat quick and aggresive, he's fun to watch and I don't think its a stretch to see him end up being the best rookie LB in the NFL this year. Jamie who ?
But I sensed an overall talent level or depth on the team that clearly surpases the teams previous years. That's very encouraging.
But not bad for the first preseason game and happy to finally get the season underway for a chance of redemption of last years disastor.
 
First perseason game we:

Got 5 sacks

Gave up zero sacks

Got an interception or two

Threw zero interceptions

We won the game

About all you could expect for the first preseason game. Only spot I didn't care for was that we looked soft up the middle against the run.
 
thunderkyss said:
First I'll admit that I didn't watch the whole game...... only highlights..... I'll try to catch it tomorrow on the NFL network.... hopefully, they'll continue to do this during the regular season.

But Carr............

I didn't see the nervousness being reported here..... I wasn't impressed, but definitely not disappointed.

Mario.......

he kept getting held up on his blocks. He couldn't get away, till the play was over, and the play(run plays as well) was behind him.

TJ........
I saw he was double teamed when Kalu got his sack, then he picked up half a sack, and he was doing a pretty good job getting up field.....

Seth Wand........
he's the right guy to be starting at LT. I think he moves very well, for a guy his size...... I think he'll do great.

Sage Rosenfells......
No doubt in my mind why Kubiak brought him in.

Overall, I'm happy with the win...... Like I said, I'll watch the whole game tomorrow, but so far, I can't see anything to make me think we won't go 13-3.
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Just finished watching the game.... I still agree with everything I've said so far. Iwant to add.......

Quintin Porter looked pretty good........ didn't hurt, having a 10 point lead, and their offense pretty much stalemated.

Overall, I think our defense looked very good...... highlighted by LewisSanders....... I like the extra effort he's putting in, and if he's starting in September, I'd be perfectly fine with that.

Chris Taylor... sorry, but I think he is a beast.... no he didn't rack up a lot of sacks, but he hit the wholes hard, and he hit the defense hard. I'd be happy letting AntowaineSmith go, and using Taylor in shortyardage...

Kyle Turley is going to do fine at Left Tackle....
 
Insideop said:
I guess you didn't see his fumble on the punt return that lead to a KC touchdown! You are right about his hustle and he seemed to show pretty good quickness on one of the returns I saw, but I don't know if he makes the team and that fumble might have killed his chances. I hope they give him somemore chances. I like the kid too and hope he finds a way to stick. Just my :twocents:
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No....... I don't think anyone is going to put too much tought into that play. had this been a regular season game, I know Kubiak would've challenged it.... he definitely called for a fair catch, and wasn't given his space.

I'm not saying he will make the team, but he did look impressive, overall, and that one fumble alone won't cut him from the team.
 
big homey said:
The offense (particularly the QB's) seemed to have grasped the new system like they've been in it for years.

For someone so excited to be playing in a 4-3, Travis Johnson looks like he's still in a two-gap system, and even appears to take plays off. If he approached every snap like his almost-sack, he would be starting.

Speaking of someone who should be starting, Seth Payne is really showing his stuff.

Quinton Porter is unusually accurate for a 3rd-stringer...

Antowain Smith probably won't make the final roster, especially if DD heals up.
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TJ certainly did not "look" like he played with fire, but unless my eyes deceived me, he was actually dealt a number of double teams....and reasonably still held his own.
 
I was very impressed with TJ.......

to me, he is being treated by Kubiak the same way LJ was treated by DickVermeil.... with all the diaper talk and all.
 
I'll chime in as well.

I really liked how the offense didn't get a lot of penalties. You generally expect a few false starts in the first preseason game. I expected to see quite a few with a new coach and a new & more complicated offense. These guys looked well prepared. Imagine how they'll be in a regular season game.

I like Kubiak's offense much more than I Capers' offense. The TE's are in play alot more, and the ball seems to move down the field more.

Speaking of TEs it was great to see Joppru on the field finally. Based off this game it looks like he'll be 3rd string with Daniels.

I agree that Smith seems to be the odd man out.

Derek Anderson looks like my kind of player. He's probably going to be a ST, but he's got some intensity to him.

Babin and Peek look very good. They should cause some trouble this year.

Weaver was pretty quiet, and I want to see more from him.

Payne is still bringing the pain. TJ still needs work.

I liked what I saw from Ryans. He's still a little slow to read a play, but he's very quick to react once he reads it. When he comes he comes with bad intentions. He'll be fun to watch.

Our OLBs didn't impress me much. We'll have to add some talent there in the years to come.

McCleon looks rusty, but he'll be a serviceable CB for us.

Wand looked pretty good, but I have to say that Spencer looked pretty good in his time in there as well. He handled bull rushers well, and he had pretty good feet. He'll definately keep the pressure on Wand to do well.

Winston is still a little bit off. I don't think we'll see him starting this year unless injuries force him into the lineup. Next season seems more like a time for him to get into the starting lineup.

Our offense really impressed me, and our defense seemed much more agressive. I like what I'm seeing there, but there's alot of youth in the D so it'll take time to click.

I like the balance on offense, and I think we'll be in alot of games this year. We'll definately be a surprise team IMO.

There are a few of my first impressions.
 
texasguy346 said:
Derek Anderson looks like my kind of player. He's probably going to be a ST, but he's got some intensity to him.

Babin and Peek look very good. They should cause some trouble this year.

Weaver was pretty quiet, and I want to see more from him.

Payne is still bringing the pain. TJ still needs work.

I liked what I saw from Ryans. He's still a little slow to read a play, but he's very quick to react once he reads it. When he comes he comes with bad intentions. He'll be fun to watch.

Our OLBs didn't impress me much. We'll have to add some talent there in the years to come.

McCleon looks rusty, but he'll be a serviceable CB for us.

Wand looked pretty good, but I have to say that Spencer looked pretty good in his time in there as well. He handled bull rushers well, and he had pretty good feet. He'll definately keep the pressure on Wand to do well.
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Glad to hear about... Ryans, Anderson and Spencer. I hope that Winston stays healthy.
 
Sorry for the dark cloud of realism, but the same doubts I had before the game I still have after the game- running game, and back 7 on D.

Can a 6th round rookie carry the running game and can the Dline carry the D. Yes for a preseason game, but for a season?

It really looks like are LB needs to be shuffled. Considering we might not be green at WLB, but we might not have talent either. BGreen and Greenwood do not look like the answer. Of the three solid Sam LBs, (SOrr, Anderson, Pettway) can one or more play weak side? What about Cowart moving to Sam to balance the shift. I like the idea of Polk backing up Ryans at Mike, MLB.
 
I was scared of our first team run defense at first, but I replayed it several times and noticed that they swarmed to the ball as soon as possible. They were handled at the line, but it is the KC o-line. The time Dee Brown went into the end zone was ugly. I do not know what happened there, but it seemed like the line backers were playing up to the line too much to me.
 
jdog said:
I was scared of our first team run defense at first, but I replayed it several times and noticed that they swarmed to the ball as soon as possible. They were handled at the line, but it is the KC o-line. The time Dee Brown went into the end zone was ugly. I do not know what happened there, but it seemed like the line backers were playing up to the line too much to me.[/QUOTE]

The one thing I noticed about that play is that Payne was manhandled. Keep in mind that doesn't excuse the rest of the D, but that is what I noticed. He was doubled and completely moved out of the play.:crying:
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jdog said:
I was scared of our first team run defense at first, but I replayed it several times and noticed that they swarmed to the ball as soon as possible. They were handled at the line, but it is the KC o-line. The time Dee Brown went into the end zone was ugly. I do not know what happened there, but it seemed like the line backers were playing up to the line too much to me.
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Our ends were repeatedly rushing to the far outside and KC kept running the ball up the middle. Our D-line needed to crash in more, not to mention the basic fact that our D-line isn't built to be a "monster" against the run. Weaver is light for a DT and nobody on that line except Mario is packing any real size for their respective position ... as far as the crash inside, it's a simple adjustment that I expect will be made this week in practice.
 
jerek said:
Our ends were repeatedly rushing to the far outside and KC kept running the ball up the middle. Our D-line needed to crash in more, not to mention the basic fact that our D-line isn't built to be a "monster" against the run. Weaver is light for a DT and nobody on that line except Mario is packing any real size for their respective position ... as far as the crash inside, it's a simple adjustment that I expect will be made this week in practice.
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There was hardly any blitzing either. I think this defensive scheme was just the basic look of our D. I wouls expect more blitzing from the LBs, as well as from the outside.:twocents:
 
I put my reaction on the FanBlog:

Texans beat Chiefs 24-14: Reaction

The short version:

Love the offense

Still have questions about the defense

Wondering about Kris Brown


I put some fun stats over there too.

It will be interesting to see how they play on the road.

What a fun game to watch. Fun. That's what I'm talking about. FUN. :redtowel:
 
oso said:
As I watched the second string play, I kept trying to remind myself that they were playing second stringers. The competition is not as stiff...
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I have to say that for the first time in two years of pre-season that I have watched our second teamers where obviously better than the opposition's second team.

Translation: We have more depth... or everybody KC has is hurt?
 
the Texans D looked much improved both at the point of contact & lateral speed sideline to sideline. DeMeco looks like he will eventually be the driving force behind it, I'll cut Mario slack when the regular season comes I expect him to study game film to find ways to beat the double teams.

I loved the play of the offensive line (Flannigan & Spencer). Lundy looked like a slightly bigger version of DD (has a long way to go to match DD's soft hands & quickness). Owen Daniels was my biggest surprise, Kubiak showed how much he uses the TE position & Owen showed he knows how to find the spots and run smart in this offense. this is a weapon never used in previous seasons for the Texans so this may be the biggest change of all, opening up running lanes and outs to the WR's :redtowel:
 
jerek said:
Our ends were repeatedly rushing to the far outside and KC kept running the ball up the middle. Our D-line needed to crash in more, not to mention the basic fact that our D-line isn't built to be a "monster" against the run. Weaver is light for a DT and nobody on that line except Mario is packing any real size for their respective position ... as far as the crash inside, it's a simple adjustment that I expect will be made this week in practice.
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That isn't accurate. Robaire Smith is not undersized and he is a starter. He is an underachiever...but he isn't undersized.
 
Carr is going to be better than Plummer in this system.

Moulds will have a great season.

Lundy could be great except for his hands. He has excellent vision. I want to see Morency in this system. DD will kick serious butt. I do not think we will have problems with the running game. Smith had no vision. There were holes opening around him while he ran into piles.
 
jdog said:
Carr is going to be better than Plummer in this system.

Moulds will have a great season.

Lundy could be great except for his hands. He has excellent vision. I want to see Morency in this system. DD will kick serious butt. I do not think we will have problems with the running game. Smith had no vision. There were holes opening around him while he ran into piles.
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I agree, he didn't look good at all. Maybe he'll come around but it's not looking too good for him right now.:twocents:
 
I was impressed with Wand. He pushed his man to the outside and didn't let him get around him. He drove the guy all the way to the end zone on the 5 yard run by Lundy. I saw him drive his guy to the ground at least once, as well as Flanagan. Carr threw a bad pass behind AJ (should have been intercepted) or if he would have led him it would have been a big gain. Also fired a bullet to AJ, that the LB deflected. He was locked onto AJ and the LB was locked onto him. No mishandled snaps please David. Especially on 4th and 1, on your on side of the field. All in all he was ok. His throws from the pocket were off target, but his rollouts were pretty good. That's David though.
 
Vinny said:
That isn't accurate. Robaire Smith is not undersized and he is a starter. He is an underachiever...but he isn't undersized.
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I was referring to Payne, who IIRC was in more than Robaire. If I'm wrong about that then I hope you'll forgive me as I haven't gotten to rewatch it yet. Either way, my impression was that we didn't go inside enough and that helped Larry Johnson out when he went straight up the middle. I plan on watching the game tonight, so I'll be able to speak in more specific/accurate terms then.
 
jerek said:
I was referring to Payne, who IIRC was in more than Robaire. If I'm wrong about that then I hope you'll forgive me as I haven't gotten to rewatch it yet. Either way, my impression was that we didn't go inside enough and that helped Larry Johnson out when he went straight up the middle. I plan on watching the game tonight, so I'll be able to speak in more specific/accurate terms then.
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I didn't see how you were speaking about Payne, and Robaire starts over him and was in when Johnson and the 1st team was in the game. I keep telling you that if you want your words to be respected you can't just say anything then come back and say you meant something else....you do this constantly.


Originally Posted by jerek
Our ends were repeatedly rushing to the far outside and KC kept running the ball up the middle. Our D-line needed to crash in more, not to mention the basic fact that our D-line isn't built to be a "monster" against the run. Weaver is light for a DT and nobody on that line except Mario is packing any real size for their respective position ... as far as the crash inside, it's a simple adjustment that I expect will be made this week in practice.
 
Vinny said:
I didn't see how you were speaking about Payne, and Robaire starts over him and was in when Johnson and the 1st team was in the game. I keep telling you that if you want your words to be respected you can't just say anything then come back and say you meant something else....you do this constantly.


Originally Posted by jerek
Our ends were repeatedly rushing to the far outside and KC kept running the ball up the middle. Our D-line needed to crash in more, not to mention the basic fact that our D-line isn't built to be a "monster" against the run. Weaver is light for a DT and nobody on that line except Mario is packing any real size for their respective position ... as far as the crash inside, it's a simple adjustment that I expect will be made this week in practice.
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Dude, then read my mind next time. Fair enough. I'll watch the tape and come back with specifics later.
 
A statement that none of the linemen have enough size was just flat wrong. It's not an opinion.
 
jerek said:
Dude, then read my mind next time. Fair enough. I'll watch the tape and come back with specifics later.
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I respect you Jerek ...... you're A-OK in my book ..... :superman:
 
chuckm said:
I respect you Jerek ...... you're A-OK in my book ..... :superman:
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Yeah, me too. If we have size on the line, we maybe do not have technique because we did not look good inside against the run.
 
Vinny said:
A statement that none of the linemen have enough size was just flat wrong. It's not an opinion.
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I agreed that it is wrong; you called me on it, and there you go. However my other point -- that we didn't do a good job crashing in to prevent the run up the middle -- stands.

Respect my words or don't, but yes, even I can make a mistake. I didn't realize Robaire was nearly 330 and he sure as hell doesn't play like he is, and it doesn't change the fact that we are at best average, in terms of weight across the line on any given play. Mario is oversized, Weaver is undersized, Babin slightly undersized, Peek undersized. Weight isn't directly proportional to run-stopping ability but it's a factor.

So forgive me for misstating a fact and for being imprecise in this or any other post. You called me on it, and I acknowledge that. As far as my accuracy, let me general body of work do the talking.
 
I have to say that the Texans first preseason game greatly exceeded my expectations. The O-line was beautiful, just beautiful. Kubes is making a believer out of me already.

A lot of the offense was really clicking, and I couldn't be happier about it. I also get fuzzy feelings when I think about what DeMeco could become.

The only black spot was Mario. I've believed since draft day that we made a huge mistake taking Mario over Reggie, and this first weekend did nothing to change that. Reggie looked awesome in his first game. Mario got owned badly by a tackle who's been out of the league for THREE YEARS.

I'm not saying Mario won't get better. I'm not saying I don't support him fully. I'm just saying the first game did absolutely nothing to erase my reservations.

Overall, a very positive first game though. I hope we don't show TOO much of the playbook before the season starts though.
 
Snapple said:
I have to say that the Texans first preseason game greatly exceeded my expectations. The O-line was beautiful, just beautiful. Kubes is making a believer out of me already.

A lot of the offense was really clicking, and I couldn't be happier about it. I also get fuzzy feelings when I think about what DeMeco could become.

The only black spot was Mario. I've believed since draft day that we made a huge mistake taking Mario over Reggie, and this first weekend did nothing to change that. Reggie looked awesome in his first game. Mario got owned badly by a tackle who's been out of the league for THREE YEARS.

I'm not saying Mario won't get better. I'm not saying I don't support him fully. I'm just saying the first game did absolutely nothing to erase my reservations.

Overall, a very positive first game though. I hope we don't show TOO much of the playbook before the season starts though.
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Out of curiousity.......... exactly how did Reggie Look awesome?? he couldn't get to the corner, just like we said he wouldn't be able to...... he got stood up by PacmanJones, when everyother starting runningback would have ran over him, and his one long run wasn't really all that impressive....... there was no one there for him to juke..... he beat one guy to the corner, and didn't utilize his blocker correctly.

And how exaclty did Mario get owned by Turley?? Turley needed help, and Mario was on his feet before, and after the play...
 
Snapple said:
The only black spot was Mario. I've believed since draft day that we made a huge mistake taking Mario over Reggie, and this first weekend did nothing to change that. Reggie looked awesome in his first game. Mario got owned badly by a tackle who's been out of the league for THREE YEARS.
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winning games will solve everything. Mario is a team player who will help make the team better & a better team means more winning :twocents:
 
thunderkyss said:
Out of curiousity.......... exactly how did Reggie Look awesome?? he couldn't get to the corner, just like we said he wouldn't be able to...... he got stood up by PacmanJones, when everyother starting runningback would have ran over him, and his one long run wasn't really all that impressive....... there was no one there for him to juke..... he beat one guy to the corner, and didn't utilize his blocker correctly.

And how exaclty did Mario get owned by Turley?? Turley needed help, and Mario was on his feet before, and after the play...
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well put, as far as bush goes hes looking like westbrook more I see him, wich means on 20 snaps his one 20 plus run will make every highlight reel and he will prolly finish with less yards than half the league. wow thats alot of money for a 20 snap back.
 
I like the attitude on the sideline. Well over 90% of the team was standing and actually watching the game. Last year, most of the players looked bored and uninterested during pre-season and regular season.

Kubiak is intense. Nobody stood next to him most of the game. His entire being is focussed, which is a 180 degree difference than Capers.

Like what I saw on the offense, especially Lundy and the running game, along with zero sacks. Carr looked like Carr with a better cast. I've never been down on him, but I do realize his weaknesses. I didn't see enough of him to really make a judgement call at this point.

Our defense is definitely a work in progress. There seemed to be a lack of pressure on the QB, but I figure this d-line will take a little while to gel. There are so many changes that becoming a cohesive unit takes more than one pre-season game.

Chris Brown better get it together, though. We'll need our kicking game to be consistent, and his performance this year could be the difference between a winning and losing record.

Cheerleaders looked prettier than last year's bunch, too. :ok:
 
beerlover said:
winning games will solve everything. Mario is a team player who will help make the team better & a better team means more winning :twocents:
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Mario only helps win games if he's good. He's not good yet, if he'll ever be. Save the PR talk. Mario hasn't done squat yet.

thunderkyss said:
Out of curiousity.......... exactly how did Reggie Look awesome?? he couldn't get to the corner, just like we said he wouldn't be able to...... he got stood up by PacmanJones, when everyother starting runningback would have ran over him, and his one long run wasn't really all that impressive....... there was no one there for him to juke..... he beat one guy to the corner, and didn't utilize his blocker correctly.
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See what you want to see. Reggie got to the corner just fine on that 44 yard run. He also had some other nice but short runs before the big one. The last few carries he had were only for like 3 yards each, but he's a rookie. All things considered, Reggie had a good first game, whether you want to accept it or not.

I guess this board is still trying to twist reality to make themselves believe Mario is better than Reggie just because we have Mario. I think if we drafted Reggie, you'd be trying to spin facts the other way.

I said we looked great in our first game. I just added to it that Mario got off to a slow start. Why can't we just leave it at that?
 
It was nice to be able to watch a game and not know whether it was going to be a run or a pass based on the personnel.
 
Snapple said:
Mario only helps win games if he's good. He's not good yet, if he'll ever be. Save the PR talk. Mario hasn't done squat yet.



See what you want to see. Reggie got to the corner just fine on that 44 yard run. He also had some other nice but short runs before the big one. The last few carries he had were only for like 3 yards each, but he's a rookie. All things considered, Reggie had a good first game, whether you want to accept it or not.

I guess this board is still trying to twist reality to make themselves believe Mario is better than Reggie just because we have Mario. I think if we drafted Reggie, you'd be trying to spin facts the other way.

I said we looked great in our first game. I just added to it that Mario got off to a slow start. Why can't we just leave it at that?
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He is better than Reggie (at defensive end):tease:
 
If the Reggie supporters think he did AMAZING, then how do they think Wali Lundy did? How about Laurence Maroney? He looked like the best 1st rookie RB by far.
 
Snapple said:
Mario only helps win games if he's good. He's not good yet, if he'll ever be. Save the PR talk. Mario hasn't done squat yet.



See what you want to see. Reggie got to the corner just fine on that 44 yard run. He also had some other nice but short runs before the big one. The last few carries he had were only for like 3 yards each, but he's a rookie. All things considered, Reggie had a good first game, whether you want to accept it or not.

I guess this board is still trying to twist reality to make themselves believe Mario is better than Reggie just because we have Mario. I think if we drafted Reggie, you'd be trying to spin facts the other way.

I said we looked great in our first game. I just added to it that Mario got off to a slow start. Why can't we just leave it at that?
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Reggie had a good run. Mario did not have a "great" play, but from what I saw on the field he occupied the attention of at least two players on most of the snaps. His value, even in its less sexiest and first moment, is indisputable. I want to win the battle of the trenches every game. I do not want to win the battle of the top 10 best plays of the weekend.
 
Kaiser Toro said:
Reggie had a good run. Mario did not have a "great" play, but from what I saw on the field he occupied the attention of at least two players on most of the snaps. His value, even in its less sexiest and first moment, is indisputable. I want to win the battle of the trenches every game. I do not want to win the battle of the top 10 best plays of the weekend.
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Maybe when we start blitzing a little, it'll open things up a little for him. What do you think? Bring a LB on a blitze next to him to force the line to pick up the blitzer and leave Mario 1 on 1.:yahoo:
 
Impressions I had during the game,

1. Whooeee! I like those cheerleaders. Each can start right now.
2. Carr: about what I expected. Will continue to increase his confidence in the line which will make him better.
3. Mario: I want to see this monster in the 4th quarter against tired OL.
4. Back up QBs: I was very impressed by both.
5. Smith: Didn't understand him starting. Thought it was a feel good move. He is a pound it for a yard or two back. Starting is not where I pictured him.
6. Other backs: Let me say, I had to look away from cheerleaders to see these guys! Players or system? Who cares!
7. O line: 0 Sacks! Did you hear me 0 sacks. Hey David? 0 Sacks!!
8. Defense: Mostly satisfying & they got 5 sacks! Cochrane & Ryans-motivated me.
9.coaches: Both sides of the ball seemed to have a game plan. I did not see a "stay close and maybe we can pull it out in the 4th."
It was a training game. Exactly what it is supposed to be. I never said to myself " Great, here we go again." And man those cheerleaders.
 
Congratulations Texans for such an outstanding display of winning football! Excitement and camaraderie go a long, long way in being successful in the NFL. Here's hoping this continues the entire season! As everyone knows I'm a super, duper diehard Chris Taylor fan! But I am also a diehard Texans fan and wish that they win every game they play! Sure, that's hoping for a lot but hey, that's how excited I am!
It's known by most fans that Chris Taylor is a phenomenal person( I guarantee ya) and outstanding athlete (I stand behind it!). Being undrafted, his salary is pretty low. Here's to paying him what he deserves, which is at least the salary of a first round pick!! Let's show him that we love what he's doing and that though, he was overlooked in the draft, he is not being overlooked and underappreciated by the Texans!

Hervoyel said:
Ok here's what I think right now without pausing to consider any of it. Anyone else got any "off the top of your head" thoughts on this game and what you saw?

Sage Rosenfels looks like a better QB than David Carr based on this one evening in August. So did Porter IMO. Hopefully that's just David trying too hard.

Antowain Smith probably doesn't make it to opening day. Davis, Morency, Lundy, and Taylor can get this job done without him.

Wali Lundy looks like he understands the concept.

Chris Taylor is not a beast... but he doesn't suck either. He's better than Antowain Smith and Jonathan Wells for what that's worth.

Our first string defense did not impress me. Mario did not impress me.

DeMeco got my attention though. Cochran did too.

Seth Payne looks like he's not going to lose his roster spot without a fight. Nice to see Seth getting it done again.

Seth Wand will start the season at LT and he should. Spencer did not seem to me to be all that much of a threat at this time. By mid-season that will probably change though if Wand doesn't continue to improve at the same rate Spencer does.

325 yards of net offense is a good thing to see. 21 first downs looks nice too. We had 173 yards rushing tonight.
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