Are We Blaming the Right Texan?

Problems in Houston

Well fellow Texans, it has been a season of ups and downs. Sadly the downs are weighing heavy on our hearts right now. The Rams game was about as incomplete of a team effort as we have seen in quite some time. Hopefully the pick 6 by Yates opened eyes enough to see that this team is not better off with him as our leader. I have never been a fan of Yates, even in his playoff win against Cincy. I feel that he is nothing more than a game manager who hopes to not make a mistake. He is too comfortable with 2-3 yards passes all game long and will never take a shot down field. Can Keenum do any better? Only time will tell.

I always felt that if this team moved on from Schaub, that Case should be the one to take over. I just like that he is not afraid to look beyond 5 yards to find an open receiver down field. At least in preseason that was what we saw. We all know that regular season is a totally different game with unique blitzes and coverage that is not showcased in preseason. I still would like to see him get an honest shot to play. This week, however, is not the week to judge.

I hope people, including coaches, do
not judge Keenum by what happens this week if he gets his chance. For those that are simply "Texans Fans" and not honest football fans, going to Kansas City and expecting points is an incredibly high expectation. Kansas City holds the #1 position in defense and has the loudest stadium in the world! Really, it does. Just last week Kansas City broke the Guinness World Record for most crowd noise at 137.5 decibels. This lead to repeated penalties and 10 sacks of Terrelle Pryor, who is 10 times more mobile than any QB on the Texans roster. No matter who takes snaps this week will be a sitting duck who won't even be able to hear themselves think. If Keenum takes charge, don't judge his performance from this game alone.

The downside for Keenum and Schaub haters is the fact that Matt's injury doesn't seem as bad as we all thought. He will probably be available for the game following Kansas City. It would take an amazing game and probably a victory of the 6-0 Chiefs to keep Schaub from playing. Me personally, I am fine with that. As much as I like Keenum, I do think we are better off with Matt. Many forget that he is a Pro Bowl MVP and passing yards leader just a few years ago. Does that mean he doesn't have it anymore? I don't think so. If you really pay attention, I don't see QB as our issue as much as I see coaching as our issue. I see our defense as overrated. I see our special teams as a non factor.

JJ Watt held without a tackle. He is far less a factor this year. Coaches see things like this all the time. What do they do? They game plan. Same reason that Cam Newton, RG3 and Kapernick are non effective running the ball this year. Coaches saw it all year last year, and they game plan the following season to not fall victim to those same mistake. The "SWATT" is now a swing and a miss. What happened to the blitz? I was at the Rams game and saw play after play of the LB's dropping back in coverage while rushing only the front line. Bradford had all day to step up in the pocket and throw. Secondary guys can only hold coverage for so long until some one gets open. When there is no pressure on the QB, you're leaving your secondary hanging. Jacoby and Holliday are making plays for other teams while we have no playmakers on special teams. Can anyone tell me what happened to the play action pass?

Schaub was THE BEST play action passer in football, hands down. Over the past few years he has made the play action roll out a staple of his game. I saw Foster gashing the Rams on every run, and I sat there waiting and waiting and waiting.......and then waiting to see Schaub take that roll out and take a shot. Then it never happened. Its beginning to look a lot like the David Carr days when we threw 3 yard passes and had 7 yard runs. Why has something so effective been taken away from our team. We used to run to throw. Now we run to run some more, then throw a 3 yard dump off. Then I see the fresh, young legs of DeAndre Hopkins running 5 yard routes while Andre Johnson is running 30 yards go routes...WHY? Andre is a future hall of fame player, but he is advanced in football years. His skill set and hands make him dangerous over the middle between 7-15 yards. Hopkins in young with leaping ability and huge hands. Why isn't he running the deep routes on a play action? Why aren't we taking down field shots with him?

There are plenty of questions to ask of this coaching staff and I think that is where all of our issues begin. Its not time to player blame, it time to look at the real leadership. Who's calling the plays? Who's drawing up the plays? Who is not maximizing our talent? Hate Schaub all you want. Soon you will hate Yates, then Keenum, and then you will see that they were never the problem. You play base defense and allow opposing teams to build double digit leads. Then force your QB to throw 45-50 passes trying to play catch up and any QB will throw INT's. Get a 10 point lead and stop your entire game plan in hopes that you can hold a lead for 2 more quarters instead of just playing 4 quarters and building your lead. These are the positions our current coach puts our team in. Then we blame them for following Conservative Kub's plan. Take whatever side you want, but I've seen this episode with Conservative Kubiak before, and I don't like this re-run.

Another Pick Six

Defenders have coodies

Another heart wrenching loss this week against arguably the 2nd best team in football. What made it worse? The fact that we were pounding the Seahawks into submission until deja'vu. Take a look what NFL.com is saying. The one part I have to disagree with is when they say we have to match opponents physical, nasty

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Change Needed in Houston

This post will be either loved or hated by fellow Texans fans, but I think it is something that needs to be done. This franchise has been known for staying conservative, or as fans call it, being stubborn. The coaching staff doesn't play to win, it plays not to lose. We get a lead, we get out of the game plan and allow opponents back in the game. We play down or up to our opponent level. We play great teams great, and we play poor teams poor. We all remember a shootout with the Jacksonville Jags last season, as well as a rout of the Denver Broncos (who almost came back due to conservative play calling). Our

Preview: Texans vs Seahawks

Seahawks on Fire

The Firebirds, also know as the Seattle Seahawks, will be in Houston this Sunday to face off with the Texans. Last time these teams got together it was pretty much a one sided affair. I kind of expect the same thing this Sunday. Sadly, I think it will be the Seahawks on top this time. Both defenses are incredible, but the way the Texans have played all season, its hard to see it going any other way. The

Texans vs Titans Preview

Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans

Well Texans fans, week two is upon us. After an incredible comeback win against the Chargers on Monday night, the good guys get to come on home to H-Town for a little home cooking and face off with the Tennessee Titans. Now these guys are no strangers to Houston, so of course we expect a bit of a dog fight with division rivals. Tennessee is coming off a win against the Steelers on the road, in what was not a pretty game at all. I think too many people are putting too much stock in that game praising the Titans D. They may be improved, but they have to

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Welcome Back Texans

 Well football fans, it sure feels good to be a Texan! It's been far too long since we had football on our tv's, but the Houston Texans made it worth the wait. After a slow start and working our nerves, the good guys came through in a big way. What seemed like an improbable come back became just another day at work for the Houston Texans. We didn't make all the plays, but we made they ones that mattered. And can we all say, WELCOME BACK BRIAN CUSHING! It was great to see him back and make one of the biggest plays of the game with his beautiful INT return for a TD. Another beautiful sight was to see all the Houston Texans fans that traveled to San Diego to support our guys! Great job showing up the Chargers fans in their own stadium. This seems to be a growing

Arian Foster Featured in Madden 25 Commercial

Arian Foster Commercial

Hey there Houston Texans fans! Hope everyone is doing well. Everyone getting ready for the final game of the preseason in Dallas? I will be doing what I can here in Denver to show my Texan pride. These people here have no idea of the rivalry between Texans and Cowboys. It's all Raiders and Broncos here.

Anyhow, just thought I'd share a this Arian Foster commercial with y'all. We've had some good commercials as of late with JJ Watt. This time it Arian Foster providing the laughs along with "Beast Mode" Marshawn Lynch.

Texans Recap: Positive Outlook

Not a Total Loss for the Houston Texans

Okay, okay! So the Houston Texans dropped the preseason game to the New Orleans Saints...and? I don't put too much into the loss all things considered. Watching the game I saw plenty of things to be happy about with this years Houston Texans team. If you watched, I'm sure you noticed them too and feel pretty happy about the game overall.

Preview: Houston Texans vs New Orleans Saints

It's Gameday Texans Fans

Everyone ready for the I-10 battle today against the Saints? Should be a good game today as the starters will see some extensive action as a dress rehearsal for the season. The Saints and Texans have always had some nice battles in the past, although the Saints have walked away the victor on many occasions. It's hard to judge anything in preseason though. Defensive schemes don't get unleashed until the regular season starts. Today we will be without Foster and Hopkins due to injuries. As long as we see good physical play out of the defense and see pressure on Brees, I think we can be happy with that.

JJ Watt in MNF Spot

JJ Watt Featured In Monday Night Football Spot

Check out Houston Texans DE JJ Watt as he is featured in the 30 second spot for Monday Night Football.

Arian Foster Returns

Arian Foster Back At Practice

Good news for the Houston Texans is the fact that Pro Bowl RB Arian Foster hit the practice field again. Foster told reporters that he is not a fan of preseason anyways and will be ready to go for the Houston Texans Tickets. 

I can definitely see where Foster is coming from on this one. I totally believe that an All Pro like Arian Foster doesn't really need preseason games to be ready for the regular season. I think RB is one position where you can avoid the preseason games and still be good. Same goes for veteran receivers. I only see it as NECESSARY for new receivers that need to build chemistry with the QB, and of course rookies and players trying to make the cut. 

Down Side For Arian Foster

My only issue here is that Arian Foster does not seem to be in the best of health this season. I really think he is going to have nagging pains all year, especially in his back. That cannot be good for an offense that relies on the run game to open the pass. At what point do you rest him? Do you wait to see if it seems that he's really hurting the team? Do we have 100% faith that Ben Tate can lead this team in the ground game?

 

Ben Tate as a Fill in For Arian Foster

I really like Tate's style but I fear for his health as well. He does seem to be a bit injury prone and has never really showed the ability to be THE every down back over a series of consecutive weeks. If Arian Foster is forced to miss time, Ben Tate has to step up and fill in. Rumors swirling about the Houston Texans actually considering a veteran player like Willis McGahee if Foster or Tate go down for an extended amount of time. McGahee showed that he still had gas in the tank last season. Besides, are we really ready to hand the responsibility over to Deji Kareem or one of the other rookie backs? 

Hopefully things get better for Foster and he is able to play the season without any setbacks. This looks like the year the Houston Texans can really take the cake, and it would really be heartbreaking to see Foster go down and the teams season go down the drain. In a season where the Indianapolis Colts are making huge strides, the Texans are going to need the team fully in tact to keep rank in the division.

Antonio Smith Suspended 1 Game

Houston Texans DE Antonio Smith

What up Texans fans? Well as you have all heard by now, Antonio Smith has been suspended for one game for his little altercation with Icognito in the game against the Dolphins. 

In my opinion, I can see this as a good thing for Antonio Smith and the Houston Texans. The fact that he only got a one game suspension is way better than what I originally thought. Obviously the punishment would have been worse if Antonio Smith would have really landed the hit with the helmet. Luckily, he sort of grazed Incognito. This is the reason I think his suspension was so short. The fact that he used a "weapon" could have gotten really ugly and probably landed him banned for a year. So for that I am surely happy that this didn't end up worse.

Antonio Smith Was Not Alone

The other side of the line is being completely ignored. Icognito was surely wrong as well. He is a "dirty" player in my opinion putting his hands to the face and throat of players. You have to understand the frustration with this. Not to justify Antonio Smith swinging a helmet, but when you have to deal with that play after play, eventually your patience is going to run out. You see the result of that here in this altercation. What really irritates me as a Houston Texans fan is seeing all these people starting to diss our team ever since this happened. All of a sudden we are a dirty team that cheats. These are some of the comments I've seen around in regards to the Houston Texans. I won't display the full names for privacy reasons:

*Matthew 

"It was a cheap shot, I've watched it hundred times. Houston are becoming the Raiders. Chopping guys knees out and using helmets as weapons. Pretty lame. That's OK though, Indy will take that division over those choke artists anyway"

*Jared

"If u watch the whole game and that thug Swearinger gets in pushing matches through out the game be4 he finally dove at Kellers knees..its cool, what goes around comes around, texans will suck this year"

*Anthony

"Antonio Smith just mad because he got manhandled every time he played Incognito. Ef the cheatiing ass Texans"

*Randle

"I love how everyone is saying how dirty Incognito is but hes never taken a helmet and try to bash someones head because he got beat"

Time we come together Texans fans! Rep your team and let's make noise all the way to the Superbowl! 

FREE THE NINJA ASSASSIN!!! GO TEXANS!!!

Watt Just Happened?

 #99 DE - Houston Texans - JJ Watt

Height: 6-5

Weight: 295lbs

College: Wisconsin

Exp: 3rd Year

Hometown: Pewaukee, Wisconsin 

Age: 24

JJ Watt is the Face of the Houston Texans Defense:

With his size, speed and ridiculous athleticism, JJ Watt is the guy that gets the engine going for the Houston Texans. His engine is constantly running and he wreaks havoc on opposing defenses. His strength can over power the offensive line and his speed can run down a small running back. He is definitely in a league of his own in NFL today and has his eyes set on the sack record. Can he do it? Only time will tell, but his vast improvement from rookie year to second year was outstanding. Another year under his belt can only leave you anxious to see what he does this year with a Texans defense that will be getting back a lot of missing components that they didn't have last season due to injuries. Don't blink, you could miss something amazing.

JJ Watt: College Years

JJ Watt attended Central Michigan for one year playing tight end in 2007. Unhappy with his situation in Michigan,

Watt left for the University of Wisconsin. He recalls an encounter at his job while in college when he worked as a pizza delivery guy. He remembers delivering a pizza to a house where a young boy lived. This kid was a big fan of Wisconsin and recognized JJ Watt. In confusion the kid asked JJ why he was delivering pizzas. At that moment Watt says is when the light bulb sparked in his head. Remembering that kid helped him focus and put everything he had into training and preparation to make sure he lived out his dreams. This led to his Lott Trophy for his defensive achievements as well as a Rose Bowl Title. His unique skill set and hard work then landed him the 11th overall pick where the Houston Texans took him with great pleasure.

JJ Watt Stats :

In a solid rookie season, JJ Watt racked up a pretty decent stat line recording 56 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 4 passes defended. Not bad for a rookie playing a very disciplined position. Though many didn't yet know the name JJ Watt, people in Houston knew they were witnessing something special when they saw Watt growing week to week right before their eyes. This talent was finally displayed in front of a national crowd in the Houston Texans first playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals. As JJ Watt leaped and snatched a bullet pass by Andy Dalton from only yards away and returned it for a game changing touchdown and the Houston Texans first playoff victory. As the next year came around Texans fans knew they had something special, but they didn't expect this. In just his second season JJ Watt became a household name. In his second season he racked up 81 tackles, 20.5 sacks, 23 tackles for loss, and a whopping 16 passes defended earning him the nickname, JJ SWatt. In fact JJ Watt had more passes defended than many secondary players around the NFL and set a record easily for most passes defended by a defensive lineman. This amazing season led to NFL Defensive Player of the Year and a Pro Bowl Selection as well as making the highest debut in the NFL Top 100 Players Rankings, debuting at number 5.

JJ Watt Loves the Fans:

With all this recognition and fame, JJ Watt has still maintained a very down to earth mind set. He is always seen with a smile on the field and treats all his opponents with respect. Aside from treating his fellow players with nothing short of class, he also loves his fans. Anytime you see JJ Watt he is connecting with fans of all ages giving hugs and taking pictures with a smile. The picture here is one taken with a little girl who said she was his biggest fan and claimed that when she got big she was going to marry JJ. He set up a meeting with the little girl and put on a proposal for her. She instantly hugged him and was so excited. He is also seen around training camp taking picture after picture and even at times taking people's phones to shoot videos with them. He is truly what the NFL needs out of their players. With all the negativity surrounding the NFL and all their player arrests, it is wonderful to see a player like JJ Watt doing good for the fans and community representing the NFL with honor and class. The Houston Texans are proud to call JJ Watt one of their own. A classy player part of a classy organization.

JJ Watt 2013:

As the 2013 season arrives we can only wait with anticipation to see what JJ Watt does as an encore to the 2012 season. It may seem to many that there is no way he can do it again, but at the age of 24, there is still scarily much room for improvement. Can he get the insane 25 sack total in a season? Will he lead his defense and team to the Super Bowl? All these are things we can only wait to see. One thing though is for sure, JJ is the most exciting defensive player in the league and should be watched closely in 2013. GO TEXANS!!!

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Houston Texans 2013

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Houston Texans 2013:

The 2013 season is approaching fast which only means one thing in the great state of Texas, time for some Houston Texans football!!! We know the fans in Houston are ready for kickoff. So to get you ready for the season, here's a preview and a look at the Houston Texans Schedule 2013.

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Houston Texans Schedule:

• Week 1 starts with a road game in San Diego against a Chargers team that has a lot of soul searching to do. We see victory here for the Houston Texans.
• Week 2 is our first test in division games. The Titans come to town to visit their old city. The new Red and Blue run this now. Houston Texans move on to 2-0 in the home opener.
• Week 3 is a visit to Baltimore against a team we dominated last year at home. This Baltimore team isn't as good as last year, so I see no reason not to pull out a victory here. Houston Texans move to 3-0.
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Houston Texans Schedule Continued:

• Week 4 will be a dog fight of defense when the Seahawks come to town. A heavy favorite in the NFC takes on the favorite from the AFC. This should be low scoring, but the Houston Texans should pull this one out at home in a low scoring game. (4-0)
• Week 5 comes against an even tougher NFC opponent. Down side is that this one is on the road. The Houston Texans don't play well against mobile quarterbacks and this should show in week 5 against Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers. I think Houston drops this one. (4-1)
• Week 6 will be just what the Houston Texans need after a tough loss. Some home cooking back in Houston against a young Rams team that will not be able to score enough to keep up with the Texans. (5-1) 
• Week 7 should be smooth sailing for the Houston Texans in a road trip to Kansas City. Stop Jamaal Charles, stop the Chiefs. The Houston Texans defense should put a stop to that. (6-1)
• Week 8 BYE WEEK
• Week 9 After a much needed break, the Houston Texans take on the another division rival, the Colts. Andre Luck and company is a team getting better in a hurry and could pose a threat. We think its close and high scoring, but the Texans should pull this out at home. (7-1)
• Week 10 A road trip to Arizona should be smooth sailing against the struggling Cardinals. This should be a blow out on both sides of the ball. Offense should score easily and J.J. Watt should rack up a great game against a totally immobile Carson Palmer. (8-1)

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Closing the Houston Texans Schedule:

• Weeks 11 and 12 should be a show of domination by the Houston Texans. Though the Jags are division foe who have pushed the Texans to the limits last year, I can't see them dropping one at home. Same goes for the Raiders who are a totally dismembered team. Houston Texans win both. (10-1)
• Week 13 Those pesky Patriots come to town in a game that I'm sure Houstonians have circled on their calendars. Revenge will be on the minds of many and I think the Houston Texans will pull this out with help from the fans. (11-1)
• Week 14 The 2nd installment against those Jags in Jacksonville will be a lot tougher than expected. I think after a tough game against the Pats and having to travel will cause the Texans to look a little drained. I think they show up tired and leave with an unnecessary loss. (11-2)
• Week 15 After the Jags game comes yet another road trip to yet another division rival in Indy. I think the Colts will be fighting for playoff position (maybe even for the division title) and show up in front of their home crowd to knock of the Houston Texans to give them their first losing streak of the year. (11-3)
• Week 16 A much needed home game is in store here. However, it comes against another Super Bowl pick team in the Denver Broncos which could end up being an AFC Title preview. Hopefully the Broncos have wrapped up their position by this time and rest starters. If not, this will make for a slobber knocker. Manning has owned Reliant Stadium in the past and could steal this one too. I see a Broncos victory as worry sets in yet again in Houston. (11-4)
• Week 17 To close out the season the Houston Texans get a break in the schedule and face the struggling Titans in Tennessee. The 2nd time around should be no different. I see Houston get back to their winning stride again right before the playoffs. (12-4)

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