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That doesn't happen very often against good coaches as they make adjustments.And if we want to take advantage of it our 2nd half performance needs to match the first half.
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That doesn't happen very often against good coaches as they make adjustments.And if we want to take advantage of it our 2nd half performance needs to match the first half.
He didn't have his weapons available this game. Although he did have the WR's minus Nico and the TE's.Slowik isn't really running a Shannahan offense. It has elements of it, but it's not featuring TEs or FBs. It's actually more of a spread offense. I think he was chosen too soon as an OC and Stroud keeps bailing him out. You can't live in 3rd & long and succeed for long. I don't really know what Slowik's philosophy is after 24 games. He's all over the place and doesn't seem to know who does what well. Today Akers got a few carries for very good YPC. Ogumbowele got a lot of carries for 2.0 ypc. WTF? Ogumbowole did some good things towards the end of the game, but what could Akers have done? Slowik tries to be too cute for me. I attribute it to a lack of experience and arrogance.
I gotta a question. Now that we've seen the new H-Town uniforms, what did yall think of them? They were kinda of meh to me. I really like that helmet, always have since I first saw it. But the uniforms were nothing special. I thought the H-Town logo in the middle of the field looked good.
Also, it wasn’t a nice win. Buffalo’s coaches displayed more stupidity (Barely) than Houston’s. I don’t give a damn about beating Buffalo. Beat Mahomes AND Lamar when it counts.The real question is on the day the Texans had a nice win, why are they spending more time on Watson than on the Texans win? I see some posters in here are routinely posting more about Watson than they do about Stroud. The obsession is flat out weird. To each his own. Carry on folks. LMAO.
It will be great to have Autry and Mixon back soon and still be winning games while they are out.He didn't have his weapons available this game. Although he did have the WR's minus Nico and the TE's.
I'm not saying you're wrong, but I'm waiting until 2-3 games with a healthy Mixon back and hopefully Collins before I start to pass judgement. I dont think many realize how good Mixon really is.
I was going to say there's no such thing as being lucky but then thought a certain moderator might get upset.Compared to all the opening losses in our “Liberty Whites” I’ll take the new uniforms and the good luck of the win that came with them!!!
Dont forget about Harris and Okudah.It will be great to have Autry and Mixon back soon and still be winning games while they are out.
Harris if 100 % but I am not as optimistic as you on Okudah although I was hopeful when we got him.Dont forget about Harris and Okudah.
Also, it wasn’t a nice win. Buffalo’s coaches displayed more stupidity (Barely) than Houston’s. I don’t give a damn about beating Buffalo. Beat Mahomes AND Lamar when it counts.
The Texans so far have fallen short of the expectations the fans and the media have built for them. But they have found a way to win close, sometimes ugly games. I still think they can find their stride and become VERY GOOD.It's week 5 in the NFL. There isn't 5 teams in the NFL that look hands down better than these Texans.
What were the expectations?The Texans so far have fallen short of the expectations the fans and the media have built for them. But they have found a way to win close, sometimes ugly games. I still think they can find their stride and become VERY GOOD.
They were fireI gotta a question. Now that we've seen the new H-Town uniforms, what did yall think of them? They were kinda of meh to me. I really like that helmet, always have since I first saw it. But the uniforms were nothing special. I thought the H-Town logo in the middle of the field looked good.
The expectation we and the media built for them was that they offense will be unstoppable with all the new weapons that were added. How are they going to cover Nico, Diggs, Tank, and Schultz. Impossible. TD on every play! This scenario is obviously unrealistic. But I feel like there's room for improvement, and the fact they're winning tough games is a good sign.What were the expectations?
It takes time to build a team. They've still got time.
Yeah, they looked very dark and lacked detail on TV. The red numbers and names need brightening. They should have been blue like the mouthpieces, shoes, and sleeves. The helmet was OK closeup, but on TV it just dark bleh. Disappointed honestly.Close up they're probably fine. On TV the red bleeds into the black borders on the jersey, and they don't look crisp, just a lot of dark colors, like someone put their finger on each player and smeared the colors. You can't makeout the H-town on the helmets, on TV anyway. They need to re-think those colors, maybe get some white involved.
The offensive line is good on paper. On the field it isn’t. If that doesn’t explain everything, it should.The expectation we and the media built for them was that the offense will be unstoppable with all the new weapons that were added. How are they going to cover Nico, Diggs, Tank, and Schultz. Impossible. TD on every play! This scenario is obviously unrealistic. But I feel like there's room for improvement, and the fact they're winning tough games is a good sign.
He’s also really, really good when they manage to pass the ball to him with a bit of space to get going.Ogunbowale excels at pass protection. During the Colts game, there was a play where Tunsil passed off a rusher to him and he picked it up like a seasoned guard. He's also a good receiver. Both of these abilities open up the playbook even more. If he could improve at running the ball, it would keep defenses guessing.
It's not so much about the individual personnel to me as it is the overall philosophy.He didn't have his weapons available this game. Although he did have the WR's minus Nico and the TE's.
I'm not saying you're wrong, but I'm waiting until 2-3 games with a healthy Mixon back and hopefully Collins before I start to pass judgement. I dont think many realize how good Mixon really is.
I noticed that yesterday when the ref placed the ball on the ground it looked like a rugby ball.For those who have not noticed, NFL footballs over the recent years been made very much darker and darker in color. Today, the ball almost disappeared against our dark uniforms.
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Referee thought it was a basketball. As Mahomes would say, “ how do you throw this thing”?I noticed that yesterday when the ref placed the ball on the ground it looked like a rugby ball.
He didn't have his weapons available this game. Although he did have the WR's minus Nico and the TE's.
I'm not saying you're wrong, but I'm waiting until 2-3 games with a healthy Mixon back and hopefully Collins before I start to pass judgement. I dont think many realize how good Mixon really is.
Seeing pictures of them before today, I was sorta meh…but after seeing them in living live play, I really like ‘em.
Anyone notice the 6 penalties in the 3rd quarter?Anyone else notice the clean penalty-less first half for the Texans?
Result? 17-3.
Hmmmm
Let's get the weapons healthy and see what the philosophy looks like. I'm sure with Mixon and Collins in the game the offense will look much different.It's not so much about the individual personnel to me as it is the overall philosophy.
I think it looks cool.I still think the H logo looks like hot garbage. I can't help it. I'm never going to warm up to that thing. Also I don't like the "H-Town Blue" and don't want that color anywhere near a team I am cheering for.
The bye week for Texans is week 14. While it might be handy right now, I think it might be even better late in the season when we may need it for a playoff push or even to help get guys healthy for the playoffs.Let's get the weapons healthy and see what the philosophy looks like. I'm sure with Mixon and Collins in the game the offense will look much different.
So will the defense when Autry/Harris/Okudah make it back.
The Texans are 4-1 and playing with one hand behind their back. Their depth is being tested and while there have been issues the team has done a great job working through those issues. IMHO
From a Packers fan congratulations on your win yesterday!The bye week for Texans is week 14. While it might be handy right now, I think it might be even better late in the season when we may need it for a playoff push or even to help get guys healthy for the playoffs.
Yes, I said playoffs baby!
From a Packers fan congratulations on your win yesterday!
You too man. That was a pretty entertaining game and the Pack looks good.From a Packers fan congratulations on your win yesterday!
I wasn't high on our chances in that one.From a Packers fan congratulations on your win yesterday!
I wasn't high on our chances in that one.
Texans are scrappy when the score is close so when they had that lead after the first half I knew our chances of winning were very good.
They seem to be hurting more than most other teams with some of their stars missing.Bills have been bad this year. Very flat and not good.
2 weeks ago they were considered one of the top teams in the NFL.Bills have been bad this year. Very flat and not good.
They’re in my rotation.I date one of the cheerleaders.
2 weeks ago they were considered one of the top teams in the NFL.
The "H-town" blue color is close, but a different blend of color than the original Oilers blue color.I think it looks cool.
How did the McNair's get around Amy Skunk's trademark BS?
I still think the H logo looks like hot garbage. I can't help it. I'm never going to warm up to that thing. Also I don't like the "H-Town Blue" and don't want that color anywhere near a team I am cheering for.
Valid point. I'd rather give the players a chance to get healthy and playing their best ball in December and January. Winning in the NFL is hard enough and the Texans are doing it with key players injured/suspended.Let's get the weapons healthy and see what the philosophy looks like. I'm sure with Mixon and Collins in the game the offense will look much different.
So will the defense when Autry/Harris/Okudah make it back.
The Texans are 4-1 and playing with one hand behind their back. Their depth is being tested and while there have been issues the team has done a great job working through those issues. IMHO
Getting Mixon and Autry will help.The pessimist in me is worried as hell that this is a house of cards, or like the 3 little pigs that built their house out of straw. Yes they find ways to win at the end, but water finds its level and these things will even out if they don’t drastically improve.
But the optimist in me says look they are 4-1 and seem to find ways to win. Something a little different each week. This can be character building. And if they improve, the sky is the limit.
I remember an Oilers team…very early 90’s. They started kinda shaky. Someone can help me here, but they were something like 2-3 and just didn’t look great doing it. Then they got their **** together and reeled off 11 straight. Numbers may be a shade off…but close.
Point is…this team has that kind of ability. 11 straight ability? I doubt that…but they could do something special this year IF they just stop beating themselves, and if the coaches learn to put them into the best position to succeed.