Carr Bombed
Hall of Fame
Damn.. I thought I was going to watch good football today.. This Packers/Bucs game is not delivering 
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WK 3: BULLS & bears
- Thread starter BearsFan1984
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For the most part protection was āgood enoughā today.
Run blocking is still way too bad. Against the worst run D in the league Pierce got to the 2nd level untouched only once. Never got to the 3rd level untouched. Thatās a big problem.
Expected because the OL still needs to gel? Nahā¦ they should have been better considering who they were playing
Carr Bombed
Hall of Fame
Again, there's bigger things than football. He's a loser and deserves to be in jail..not playing football. I really don't care about his ability, he's a crappy human being.
I think I saw the improvement I wanted to see from Mills this game over last game.
It was a good game for him considering he was on the road. 7.7 ypa, his ball placement looked better, his feel in the pocket looked better (until the 4th Qtr) & heās making good decisions, mostly.
I donāt like that he forced the throw to Cooks in the end zone that was batted & tipped. The other INt was also a tipped ball but more of a good play by the defense than a bad decision by Mills.
I think heās on track for a really good season (for him) the rest of the way.
Two of the next three on the road will probably be an issue, but improvements to the run game should help.
They were winless until today.
Depends. How do you feel about midget wrestling?
Porky
Hall of Fame
Yup. Been saying it for 1.5 years but all I hear is excuses. This guy has no juice, canāt make a clutch play, and plays his worst when it matters the most. He is a #2 at best.
I gotta say he's 0-3 playing well in 4th qtrs this yr. However it sure would be nice to not have to throw to Pharoh or have Burkhead running/catching the football late in the 4th qtr. I really didn't recognize this, but Burkhead cant make people miss anymore. Everybody knows what I think of Pharoh.
Texansballer74
The Marine
Off the field yes heās a loser but on the football field heās one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Again his team and coaches failed him and the entire Texans fanbase.
Wait. What? Who is playing well in 4th quarters? The Texans have been outscored 30-0 in the 4th quarter.
You just skimmed over the 0-3 part didnāt you?
FuzzyLogic
Mathematically Possible
Just finished watching the game - well 'meh'
No. I'm honestly trying to figure out who he is talking about. Based on his response to Porky's post, I have no idea who he is referring to. That's why I'm asking for clarification.
FuzzyLogic
Mathematically Possible
He is saying that Mills hasn't played well in the 4th quarter hence he is 0-3.
He's 0-3 when it comes to playing well in 4th qtrs this yr. He hasn't played well in a 4th qtr this yr.
Everybody was responsible for Derrick's on field failures but Derrick? Got it.
Boy, was he.
I'd hate to see Smith at 100%.
Not ready to graduate from the JV.
David Carr will be relieved to know that those don't count.
All by themselves.
Is there a choice?
Not as low as what we're looking at now.
Pierce is playing hard. Not smart. Fighting for yards like that will cause turnovers. Sometimes nothing is there and you go get them on the next down. Right now, Pierce reminds me of former Jet/Saints RB Chris Ivory. A very hard running RB, but doesn't have a great feel for the game. Full throttle 100% of the time doesn't work in this league.
LMAO
Honestly we don't care what he does with his orifices or any willing adults. We just don't want to know about it.Nobody wished for this.. We just want a winner who isn't a total creep that likes to insert fingers in his own orifices.. That isn't too much to ask is it?
(Life of a Texans fan)
That "Hero ball" we all saw was just more of the same (losses in frustrating fashion), but it definitely was more fun to watch.. still the same result though.
Speedy
Former Yeller Dweller
If you canāt beat a team with a QB as bad as Justin Fields is, and boy is he horrible looking, then I don't think anything else needs to be said. The Texans are not a good football team. And I'm still not convinced upper management still isn't all that concerned about wins right now.
ATXtexanfan
Hall of Fame
So how's the rebuild going?
I like the last draft and can't wait to add more talent on both sides of the ball in both fa/draft.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Going into the game...........Everything that Eberflus said could and should have been said by Lovie.....and still applies AFTER this game.
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Will the Bears run defense improve?
The Bears entered Week 3 ranked last in the NFL in run defense after allowing 176 yards on the ground to the 49ers and 203 yards to the Packers. Following the Green Bay loss, linebacker Nicholas Morrow said: "It's hard to win games when you let teams run the ball on you."
The defense focused on sharpening its fundamentals in practice this week, with Eberflus telling reporters that missed tackles aren't tolerated and that "it's something we have to correct and we're going to work tirelessly to get that done."
The Bears coach felt that the tackling issues against the Packers were caused by poor technique and not a lack of effort or focus.
"We are tackling too high right now," Eberflus said. "We've got to tackle lower. We've just got to do a better job of executing the way we tackle."
The Bears defense will face Texans running back Dameon Pierce, a 2022 fourth-round pick who leads all NFL rookies in rushing with 102 yards on 26 carries.
"Really good player," said defensive coordinator Alan Williams. "Quick, spins, can jump cut, has some explosiveness in him, good contact balance, which means that on contact when he's getting hit that he doesn't stop his feet, he keeps going. He's one that we're going to have our hands full against."
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Will the Bears run defense improve?
The Bears entered Week 3 ranked last in the NFL in run defense after allowing 176 yards on the ground to the 49ers and 203 yards to the Packers. Following the Green Bay loss, linebacker Nicholas Morrow said: "It's hard to win games when you let teams run the ball on you."
The defense focused on sharpening its fundamentals in practice this week, with Eberflus telling reporters that missed tackles aren't tolerated and that "it's something we have to correct and we're going to work tirelessly to get that done."
The Bears coach felt that the tackling issues against the Packers were caused by poor technique and not a lack of effort or focus.
"We are tackling too high right now," Eberflus said. "We've got to tackle lower. We've just got to do a better job of executing the way we tackle."
The Bears defense will face Texans running back Dameon Pierce, a 2022 fourth-round pick who leads all NFL rookies in rushing with 102 yards on 26 carries.
"Really good player," said defensive coordinator Alan Williams. "Quick, spins, can jump cut, has some explosiveness in him, good contact balance, which means that on contact when he's getting hit that he doesn't stop his feet, he keeps going. He's one that we're going to have our hands full against."
Brisco_County
Apples and roadmaps
I'll take what we have now during a rebuild year. Hero ball covers up problems that fester for years and keep you in mediocrity hell.
TxnsJuggernaut1
All Pro
The Bears should have given Nick Foles more of a chance to earn the starting Qb job. I think it is safe to say the Colts have one of the best back up Qb's in the NFL.
I think the Jags were foolish to send Foles to the Bears to begin with. Nick threw a perfect TD pass and ended up with a broken collar bone and when he returned from his injury he was never afforded any real chance at reclaiming the starting Qb job. His replacement Gardner Minshew was favored and yet he no longer is a member of the Jaguars.
On a side note, while things are looking up for the rest of our division we are trending on the down side. We were penciling in our games with the Jaguars as our best chances to win but based on how the Jags have looked the last two weeks that may no longer be the case. Oh well, we will most likely get another top 3 pick and if DM does not pan out we could end up with a much better replacement.
I hope the rest of the division enjoys beating us at this time because I do think our near future is bright!
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CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
banned1976
sleeper mode
I recognize your hero ball references are aimed at one member of this board, to rub it in his face. I think we all recognize it. Eventually, though, people are going to forget that if you keep referencing Watson every chance you get and start to think you actually miss that creep Watson.
As far as the team and coach failing him, most of the ones that aren't here anymore were let go by the organization. Unlike Watson, who quit on the team by angling for a trade that would benefit him and him alone. Who failed who here?
You should be ecstatic. There are very few heroes on this team.
Texansphan
Football connoisseur
Watching these first 3 games, I think you are optimistic.Christ, some of yall are still pissed. We're not getting more than four or five wins this season, get over it already.
Texansphan
Football connoisseur
Unfortunately, it's beginning to look like it.
Fortunately, we will have first bite of the QB cherry next draft and it looks like a good class.
Thorn
Dirty Old Man
They'll finally have a good day against another bad team who's having a bad day. It'll happen, it's just the odds. Or maybe they really are the worst team in the league. LOL We've been down that road a few times.
Texian
Hall of Fame
They are very good at finding a way to lose.
Brisco_County
Apples and roadmaps
Last I checked there's one QB position per team. Not sure what you're talking about. Back to the point: I want a QB who executes the plays and scheme as designed.
Texansphan
Football connoisseur
To be any good, a team like this needs a good one-two punch in the backfield.
Texazan
Our HOF 34
I donāt get it. For the last year youāve been blasting him for being a quitter and a loser (rightfully so) but today after the loss youāre looking back fondly(?) with almost a told ya so lean. Heās gone, isnāt coming back, who cares about that dude? Why bring him up? At no time today did his name even pop into my head.
leebigeztx
Keep it Movin!
I don't understand the Burkhead target/carries thing. He's 32, no juice, but he's safe I guess
I would be ok if he was the 3rd RB. Somebody who if both of your other RB's get hurt in a game, you can still have a functioning offense. No way he should be getting the run that he's been getting.
beerlover
Hall of Fame
Not sure this is any consolation but Chargers are no longer playoff team and should rest Herbert (talk about poor decisions). Play Texans next week (home). Even money who wins that slugfest with Chase Daniels QBāing? So letās wait one more week before slaughtering Mills.
TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
Three games in and youāre already writing off your new favorite team? 17 game season. Bill Belichick would say āweāre on to Cincinnatiā¦ā or Houston in Chargersā case.
Thanks for the clarification. I was about to check and see who is pi$$ing on TT and calling it rain.
ATXtexanfan
Hall of Fame
Same, I'm totally in next year mode. Prefer redzone channel on Sundays
beerlover
Hall of Fame
The idea of starting your injured Franchise QB is befuddling
Texazan
Our HOF 34
Boy the way Glenn Miller played
Songs that made the Hit Parade
Guys like us, we hade it madeā¦ā¦ā¦..
Texazan
Our HOF 34
I read that post the same way you did, had to read it again to be sure but yea what they said.
KGH and Kirksey made up for it by missing 12 by themselves
We have a better chance of winning against Herbert. Backup QBs tend to shine against our Texans, especially at home