Oh, hey, long time no see. So apparently the Texans have started to play football again. Who knew they were going to start that so soon. Wait. You mean this is the third week of the preseason? Hmmm... Well, there was some good, and some bad from this game. First the good: Once the offense started rolling, they looked like we expected the Texans offense to look this year....

I am excited about Antonio Smith for more balanced pass rush from the front four. His production, in terms of sacks, is not great. However, there is clear upside for this player. I am glad that we re-signed Eugene Wilson. I am hoping that a training camp with him will improve our coverage disguise. His experience in the Patriots system should be useful here. I am disappointed...

It is that wonderful time of the year again. Who do we draft? What position do we need the most help with? What draft philosophy do we pursue? Best available athlete? Position? I will have my own wild guesses thoughtful analysis to post soon. In a frenzy of cut and paste I perused the World Wide Web and found these offerings. I nominate NFL Draft Site for the most over the top selection...

Now that the 2008 season is complete, we can all make our wish lists for the Texans. We can start making our signs: "If the Cardinals can do it . . ." Some things to consider this offseason: I know Demeco Ryans is a pro bowl caliber middle linebacker. Is there a chance of him playing outside if available upgrades dictated it? Despite all of the 1st round picks on the...

I wish I could afford an editor here. I remember putting Andre Ware in the lineup for Dallas earlier in the year. But even a staff of Houstons Finest doesn't always get the results you want. In case you missed it the following was on the Chronicle's page the other day: Densive could be a word.

When you try and get a feel for the defensive philosophy a position coach will employ if he gets promoted to Defensive Coordinator, you look to the DC’s he’s worked under in the past. Because Frank Bush has never been a DC, we need to look at the DC’s he’s worked under to get a feel for the kind of coach he’ll probably be. When Bush moved from Scouting to Coaching in 1992...

"I go over the three-year period and I look at how we progressed. I do not feel good about the progress we’ve made on that side of the ball, and I think for us to take the next step, we have to make a big-time improvement there. So it’s something that’s taken place over a long period of time. Like you said, this is not an overnight decision. It’s something that I’ve...

I know that this probably seems like a moot point, but after listening to Mike Clark all game over at Battle Red Blog, I'm feeling optimistic. So here's the questions: At what point do you decide not to fire Richard Smith? As ridiculous as it may sound, the Texans are not yet mathematically eliminated from playoff contention yet. If they were to win out, they would finish...

Before I get to the game, I have to make a confession. My allergies were acting up, so I took some Nyquil and slept through all but the first quarter of the game. That said, I've read the write-ups on DGDB&D and BRB, and I'm underwhelmed by the Texans. At some point, Kubiak has to bear the blame for the Texans as a whole but I don't think that we've reached that...

As has been covered on several other websites, the Texans injury bug is back, and with a vengeance. DeMeco isn't playing to his normal level. The suspected cause is an ankle injury, but no one knows because DeMeco refuses to go on the Injury Report. Zac Diles broke his leg when he kicked himself while running at half speed during special teams practice. Matt Schaub injured...

In years past, when the Texans shared a record with other teams in the division, there are still some sense of inequality. Having played all of the teams in the division, I believe we fans know that we are closer to equals than ever before. We are better and they are worse. I'm excited about Dunta Robinson being back. It seemed like the defense rallied around him last...

The offense is now considered among the tops in the league. The Chron is raving about time of possession. The Texans have one two in a row. Dunta is back. Things seem to be all better. Did anyone see Petey chasing after Calvin Johnson on Sunday? That is our defense in a nutshell. We're among the worst in scoring defense. We allow more than 8 yards per pass attempt and...

Over on the BRB main page is a quote from yours truly. Apparently, they thought it was either a good summation of the atmosphere or just weird enough that it was the quote of the day so to speak. The gist of that quote was that right after the game on Sunday, I felt just like I did after winning a 7th grade football game. Back in 7th grade, I was playing on the B team, on account...

The first game the Texans played was a blowout, and the Texans had no business being on the same field as the Steelers. The second game the Texans played might as well have been a blowout, because the final score is all that really matters. The third game was a huge dissapointment. Our offense played well, but our defense just couldn't get the Jaguar's offense off of the...

I have been away adjusting to new hours and a new job with limited access to a computer. Couple that with my Hurricane Ike Recovery project and they don't add up to quality time here. Last year I did a very good comparison of Schaub and Rosenfels in the red zone which statisticaly gave Rosenfels a clear edge over Schaub. But somehow I could never get on the Rosenfels bandwagon...

I'm still not sure why we always get fired up for the Jaguars, but we do. Apparently we still didn't get fired up enough. The good news about this game is that there is some good news. The bad news is that despite doing some things well, we still lost. First things first, we'll start with what we did well - We threw the ball well. Schaub started out with short passes...

I heard the same things from everyone I talked to. After a 31-12 disaster in Tennessee on Sunday, it appears that we can look forward to a top 10 pick in the 2009 NFL draft. Why? We have a QB who appears rattled and a little scared in the pocketThe coach seems to call safe plays in critical situations to protect the QBThe defensive backs are getting beat by the backup's backups...

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Cheer up, Brian! It's the regular season. The Texans will figure it out. Right? No kool-aid here. I saw it. I smelled it. I called it. 1. The offensive line is weak. 4th and 1 is always a special teams play for this team. Questionable spot or not, this team is simply not tough on offense. Why no more roll outs? Athletic OLBs chasing after our fragile QB is not a favorable...

You know there are times when I have to drag myself here. I have not read the Chronicle. When I say I never read it that's close. I read it very, very rarely. I did not care to read about football today. I have not read DG, DB &D, Battle Red Blog, AOL Fanhouse or Houston Diehards. I have no idea what the "buzz" is about this game. It is just one game and by the...

First of all, know the rules (Reliant Tailgating Rules). Fees may vary based on how crazy you choose to be. There are essentials for tailgating: Beer, Food, Seating, a football, and some connection other sports that is going on. Beer - Glasses of any sort are hard to transport properly. Demerits will be awarded to those who are seen drinking wine from a glass. No demerits will...

Eugene Wilson is about to begin his 6th year in the NFL after being drafted in the second round of the 2003 draft by the New England Patriots. Wilson played Free Safety for New England during his stint there. This offseason, Wilson moved to Tampa Bay as a free agent, where he was expected to play Cornerback. So what does this mean now that the Texans have acquired the services...

Don't expect to see much of Chris Taylor, unless there is an injury to Ah! Man or rookie Steve Slaton. Eric Winston, while visiting with Sirius NFL radio yesterday, said as much. Slaton and Green will be the dynamic duo, according to Winston. He continued by saying that he was impressed by the development and toughness of Slaton since his arrival. These are encouraging words...

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