Houston Texans Pre-Season 2014 - NT Bowl 2.5...Battle For Roster Spots

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Yep. Since Duane Brown got his contract done, the plan is to get Barwin's done during the season, and Schaub done after and figure it out based on injury/performance. I've also been hearing it's possible that it will be a battle for the 2nd spot between Yates and Beck, since Beck has looked really good during preseason, and Yates has looked out of sync.

 

[mmg]

Yep. Since Duane Brown got his contract done, the plan is to get Barwin's done during the season, and Schaub done after and figure it out based on injury/performance. I've also been hearing it's possible that it will be a battle for the 2nd spot between Yates and Beck, since Beck has looked really good during preseason, and Yates has looked out of sync.

i thought we didnt negotiate during the season

 

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^Well the Texans are trying to change things, including surprise cuts...

In reducing their roster to 53 on Friday, the Texans made smart, shrewd and surprising decisions.

On the most agonizing day of the season, coach Gary Kubiak and general manager Rick Smith were forced to make decisions that will affect the team for the rest of what they hope will be a Super Bowl season.

They were smart to keep returner Trindon Holliday and quarterback John Beck on the roster. They made a shrewd move trading for fullback Tyler Clutts. The surprising move involved waiving veteran safety Troy Nolan.

In a move that got the most attention in the Houston area, they waived rookie quarterback Case Keenum with the idea of placing him on the practice squad.

“We think a lot of Case,” Kubiak said. “We’re going to make sure we’ve got enough (quarterbacks) knowing our system so we don’t get caught like we did last year (when Matt Schaub and Matt Leinart were injured and replaced by rookie T.J. Yates) and having to scramble in such a tough time.”

In analyzing what the Texans did, let’s start with Holliday and Beck.

After the way they played in a 3-1 preseason, they should have been no-brainer decisions.

“Trindon’s been exceptional,” Kubiak said about the three-year veteran returning three kicks for touchdowns. “His spot on this team was well-earned.

“John had an excellent camp. After what we went through last year, it’s a concern of mine going with two. John gives us some security there.”

To acquire Clutts, a 6-2, 260-pound slobber-knocker, they traded cornerback Sherrick McManis to Chicago.

McManis is a terrific special teams player who got caught up in a numbers game. Rather than waive him, they dealt him to fill a need with Clutts, 27. They waived Moran Norris and dealt for Clutts, who’ll back up James Casey.

Clutts is a refugee from the CFL and Arena Football League who found a home with the Bears last season. They signed him off Cleveland’s practice squad.

“He’s an ascending player who has talent,” Kubiak said.

Nolan was the last move of the day. They tried to trade Nolan for an offensive tackle. At that point in the process, teams had a good idea that Nolan would soon be available on the waiver wire.

Others waived today were running back Jonathan Grimes, safety Eddie Pleasant, nose tackle Hebron Fangupo, tight end Phillip Supernaw, tight end Logan Brock, receiver Jeff Maehl, receiver Juaquin Iglesias, center Cody Wallace, defensive end Mitch King, outside linebacker D.J. Bryant, outside linebacker Delano Johnson, inside linebacker Shawn Loiseau, outside linebacker Keith Browner, offensive tackle Nathan Menkin, outside linebacker Rennie Moore, guard Cody White and defensive end David Hunter.

Rookie receiver Jerrell Jackson was waived/injured.

A lot of the players waived today are expected to end up on the practice squad after they clear waivers. Keenum, Grimes, Fangupo and Eddie Pleasant are among the cuts the Texans might like to have back.

By the way, players must clear waivers before they can be signed to the eight-man practice squad.

Don’t give up on the Texans finding a veteran to become the swing tackle – a duty that did belong to Rashad Butler, who was placed on injured after suffering torn triceps for the second consecutive year.

Keep in mind that settling the roster is an ongoing process. Smith will keep the revolving door going at Methodist Training Center because he likes to bring in players for tryouts in case he wants to tweak the roster.

They kept that MF'r Alan Ball

 

[blackxme]

What does Alan Ball have on you Wade?


I can't ******g wait for next Sunday. I've never been more excited for a Texans season, for obvious reason. I just hope that right side of the O-line improves as the season
goes on.

 

[Peep Game]

A pretty interesting game by game prediction from the Houston Chronicle:

Week 1
vs. Miami, Sept. 9, noon, CBS
Score: Texans 27, Dolphins 10
Record: 1-0
Summary: Defensive end J.J. Watt returns from dislocated elbow injury and sacks rookie Ryan Tannehill twice, forcing two fumbles.

[COLOR=#red]Week 2
at Jacksonville, Sept. 16, noon, CBS
Score: Texans 30, Jaguars 13
Record: 2-0
Summary: Arian Foster rushes for 152 yards and three touchdowns. Defense smothers Maurice Jones-Drew, who’s still not in good playing shape.
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Week 3
at Denver, Sept. 23, 3:25 p.m., CBS
Score: Broncos 41, Texans 21
Record: 2-1
Summary: In his best performance to date, Peyton Manning throws three touchdown passes and the Broncos escape with a close victory.

[COLOR=#red]Week 4
vs. Tennessee, Sept. 30, noon, CBS
Score: Texans 31, Titans 17
Record: 3-1
Summary: Andre Johnson catches two touchdown passes from Matt Schaub, and the Texans sack Jake Locker five times and intercept two passes.
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Week 5
at New York Jets, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
Score: Jets 20, Texans 17
Record: 3-2
Summary: Mark Sanchez increases his record against the Texans to 3-0, igniting a come-from-behind victory that silences his critics.

[COLOR=#red]Week 6
vs. Green Bay, Oct. 14, 7:20 p.m., NBC
Score: Texans 24, Packers 20
Record: 4-2
Summary: Arian Foster and Ben Tate combine for 175 yards rushing, and the Texans control the ball for almost 40 minutes to help beat the Packers.
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Week 7
vs. Baltimore, Oct. 21, noon, CBS
Score: Texans 23, Ravens 17
Record: 5-2
Summary: Matt Schaub throws the winning touchdown pass to Andre Johnson to give the Texans an overtime victory — their first over the Ravens.

[COLOR=#red]Week 8
Bye[/COLOR]

Week 9
vs. Buffalo, Nov. 4, noon, CBS
Score: Texans 34, Bills 13
Record: 6-2
Summary: In Mario Williams’ homecoming, he fails to record a sack. Arian Foster rushes for 120 yards and Matt Schaub throws for two touchdowns.

[COLOR=#red]Week 10
at Chicago, Nov. 11, 7:20 p.m., NBC
Score: Texans 20, Bears 17
Record: 7-2
Summary: Before a national television audience, Arian Foster and Ben Tate combine for 207 yards rushing and two touchdowns.[/COLOR]

Week 11
vs. Jacksonville, Nov. 18, noon, CBS
Score: Texans 30, Jaguars 10
Record: 8-2
Summary: Matt Schaub throws two touchdown passes, and the defense sacks Blaine Gabbert six times and intercepts him three times.

[COLOR=#red]Week 12
at Detroit, Nov. 22, 11:30 a.m., CBS
Score: Lions 31, Texans 30
Record: 8-3
Summary: Matt Schaub and Matthew Stafford combine for 700 yards passing. Stafford throws four touchdown passes to Schaub’s three.[/COLOR]

Week 13
at Tennessee, Dec. 2, noon, CBS
Score: Texans 23, Titans 20
Record: 9-3
Summary: Danieal Manning’s interception sets up Matt Schaub’s winning touchdown pass to James Casey. Connor Barwin sacks Jake Locker three times.
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Week 14
at New England, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
Score: Patriots 24, Texans 20
Record: 9-4
Summary: Tom Brady throws for 320 yards and three touchdowns. Patriots defense forces three turnovers to earn a prime-time victory.
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Week 15
vs. Indianapolis, Dec. 16 ,noon, CBS
Score: Texans 33, Colts 13
Record: 10-4
Summary: Andrew Luck is sacked four times and intercepted three times before his hometown fans but still passes the 4,000-yard mark.

[COLOR=#red]Week 16
vs. Minnesota, Dec. 23 ,noon, Fox
Score: Texans 37, Vikings 17
Record:11-4
Summary: Arian Foster and Matt Schaub reach milestones with 1,400 yards rushing and 4,000 yards passing, respectively. Andre Johnson catches his 10th scoring pass.[/COLOR]

Week 17
at Indianapolis, Dec. 30 ,noon, CBS
Score: Colts 21, Texans 17
Record: 11-5
Summary: Andrew Luck throws for two touchdowns and runs for another to help the Colts keep the Texans from a first-round bye.

 

[mmg]

Honestly i see the same thing 11-5 / 12 - 4


i dont see #18 lighting us up, considering our defense is revamped, (he hasn't played against it) and its gonna be his 3rd week with that team.


and the last week against the colts? us having a chance at a first round Bye we're not gonna let Luck keep us away from it and the jets def arent beating us

 

[blackxme]

The Jets? :x Unless they acquire an offense before that match-up we should win.

And we have to show well against those good-to-elite teams( Ravens, Packers, Lions, Patriots, Bears, Broncos). If the Texans are really going to make
a Super Bowl run you have to beat some of those teams. If they go 11-5, and 5 of those losses are against any of the aforementioned teams, then you can't really be taken seriously.

 

[drunken cow]

A pretty interesting game by game prediction from the Houston Chronicle:

Week 3
at Denver, Sept. 23, 3:25 p.m., CBS
Score: Broncos 41, Texans 21
Record: 2-1
Summary: In his best performance to date, Peyton Manning throws three touchdown passes and the Broncos escape with a close victory.

41-21

How is this a close victory?

 

[Peep Game]

^I actually think that's a typo by chron.com, cause the newspaper says the same predictions, but has the score 31-27.

I also had the Jets beating the Texans, but I also made my predictions as soon as the schedule came out months ago. There's no way the Jets will beat the Texans this year unless the 3rd stringers are playing them, but I'll just keep the 12-4 record I had for this year intact (with losses to the Bears, Jets, at the Titans, and vs the Colts).

 

[do work son]

F the chronicle, F john mcclain.

 

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Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins, Watch Live Stream Online, Preview, Betting Odds, Prediction, Arian Foster Expected to Play

After capturing their first division title and playoff victory last season, the Houston Texans square off against the Miami Dolphins Sunday at Reliant Stadium.

Houston's top-ranked defense of 2011 could be even stronger, despite the loss of defensive end Mario Williams to the Buffalo Bills in free agency. Linebacker Brian Cushing, who led the team in tackles last season with 114, and second year defensive end J.J. Watt anchor the Texans defense this season.

Betting Odds: Houston is favored by 13 points.

Prediction: Houston appears to be one of the most completed teams in the league when healthy, and are a big favorite to win the Super Bowl. Tannehill's will struggle against the best defense in the NFL, especially with limited talent a wide receiver. Houston will stop Bush from gaining ground, and force Tannehill to make mistakes early.

Predicted Score: Houston 31, Miami 7

We in here folks

 

[statis22]

Gameday

 

[mmg]

LETS ******G GO


super bowl here we come

 

[octobersillest]

Gameday

 

[do work son]

MMG check your PM bruh

 

[jumpmanfromdabay]

MMG- Clear your post. Meth be banning people for asking that

 

[M. Fresh]

defense looking good

 

[M. Fresh]

dre

 

[mmg]

Number 1 Defense

 

[Peep Game]

Good win today even though I hated the start. The offense needs to run smoother earlier, cause we can't do that against the better teams.

Matt Schaub signs four-year contract extension

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub has signed a four-year contract extension on a deal that now expires in 2016.

Schaub, already the franchise’s record holder in virtually every passing category, signed an extension for $24.75 million guaranteed, $62 million overall.

“I’m very excited to continue to make Houston our home,” Schaub said. “I’m happy to get it so both sides are happy about it.”

(The contract was signed last night, not during halftime )

 

[blackxme]

pros
-Defense made a lot of plays, especially J.J. Watt :x
-Dre looked like Dre
-Schaub looked good out there


cons
-I wasn't impressed with Trindon Holiday
-Our run defense was suspect
-The run game couldn't get going all, I know Miami isn't a slouch on defense but still...

 

[timelessflight]

glad we got the W, but man we got to start these games better and not waiting till the 2nd half to get it going. Good to sse Andre back running the field and a great TD catch. Yea our run defense needs some work. Can't believe how reggie bush out of all people was running on our d.

got a tough game on the road against Jacksonville next week, well it is our division opponent so of course it'll be a tough game.

 

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[mmg]

all i can say


at the title though, you getrepped for that pleighboi

 

[Peep Game]

Texans vs. Jaguars guide to the game: Team that runs best will tell the tale

1. Can inside linebacker Brian Cushing and end J.J. Watt ignite the defense to a second consecutive game without allowing a touchdown?

Cushing led the team in tackles and intercepted one of Watt’s three deflections to set up a touchdown last week. The coaches say Cushing is the defensive leader who sets the tempo with his intensity and toughness. He’ll have his hands full trying to keep Maurice Jones-Drew from running between the tackles. Watt had two sacks at Jacksonville last season. He has become a force at end or inside when he plays tackle in passing situations. Watt is athletic, quick off the ball, knows how to use his hands to disengage from blockers and has a closing burst to the quarterback. When he knows he’s not going to get the quarterback, he has a knack for getting his hands up and timing his leap with the quarterback’s release. The Jaguars have injuries in the offensive line and may have to double-team him.

2. Will the offense be able to get the running game going?

The Jaguars are supposed to have a better defense than Miami, but the Dolphins did an impressive job against Arian Foster and Ben Tate. They shut down the Texans’ running game, limiting them to 83 yards and 2.4 yards a carry. Coach Gary Kubiak emphasized the run in practice. Without an effective running game with Foster and Tate, the play-action game isn’t as effective, which reduces the bootlegs that make the passing game so dangerous. If Foster averages 3.0 yards a carry and Tate 1.2, then something is wrong with a running game that ranked second in the NFL last season. Kubiak will continue to run, though, even when it doesn’t work because he wants to control the ball as much as possible.

3. What will the coaches do to keep Andre Johnson effective against a secondary that will double cover him?

Everybody in the organization was excited about Johnson’s performance against Miami. He had eight catches for 119 yards and a touchdown. Shockingly, the touchdown came on a rare fade rout. Matt Schaub threw a perfect fade to Johnson on the right side of the end zone. Johnson did a nifty toe dance to stay in bounds. They should use it more. Gary Kubiak likes to move Johnson around so the defense never knows where he’ll be at the snap of the ball. He’ll line up wide right and left. He’ll line up in the slot. He’ll break the huddle and line up in the backfield and go in motion. If he stays healthy, he could have another 110-catch, 1,500-yard season.

4. Are the Texans as concerned about their run defense as the fans and media, especially with Maurice Jones-Drew going against them?

They allowed 79 yards rushing to the Dolphins. They will take that any Sunday or Monday of the season. Looking deeper, of course, there was cause for concern. The Dolphins were on a pace for 126 at halftime, but the score and the Texans controlling the ball in the third quarter eliminated Miami’s running game. Jones-Drew carried 19 times for 77 yards in an overtime loss at Minnesota. That was after practicing three times after ending a holdout. He’ll be better against the Texans. The Jags will run him early and often between the tackles. If he’s successful, it will mean opponents have discovered some flaw in the run defense or the Texans’ scheme.

5. Why is it that strange things always seem to happen to the Texans in Jacksonville? Strange things?

Like a Hail Mary pass being batted by Glover Quin to a receiver for the winning touchdown on the last play of the game? Like the Texans scoring on five consecutive possessions, losing the overtime coin toss and losing on the first series? Like backup quarterback Matt Leinart starting in place of the injured Matt Schaub and suffering a broken collarbone in the second quarter? Like rookie fifth-round pick T.J. Yates coming off the bench to replace Leinart in his first action of what became a playoff season? Like Gary Kubiak making the worst call of his career, an option pass from running back Chris Brown that was puny and intercepted? The Texans won’t be surprised if they have another strange game at EverBank Stadium.

Texans players to watch:

Brooks Reed
Outside linebacker
He played in the Miami game with a sore hip and failed to register a sack. He moves outside in passing situations and rushes from the strong side. He had six sacks in 11 starts last season and added 3 ∏ in two playoff games. He’s relentless and is going against right tackle Cameron Bradfield, who signed as an undrafted free agent last year.

Arian Foster
Running back
He’s one of the premier running backs in the NFL, but he was limited to 79 yards on 26 carries by Miami. He did provide two rushing touchdowns. the Texans need to get him the ball as a receiver. He excelled in that role last season, finishing second on the team in catches and averaging 11.6 yards a catch, which is better than a lot of wide receivers.

Jaguars players to watch:

Blaine Gabbert
Quarterback
He’s a better player this season than he was during a rough rookie year, when he was horrendous. He stays in the pocket and goes through his progressions. At 6-4 and 235, he moves well and is a threat to run. From the first preseason game through the opener ing overtime loss at Minnesota,He has improved each week. He had two touchdowns and no interceptions in the opener.throughout the preseason and opener.

Tyson Alualu
Defensive tackle
He has been the Jags’ best defensive lineman since they drafted him in 2010. He plays the left side, which means center Chris Myers will have to help right guard Antoine Caldwell. At 295 pounds, Alualu’s quick, strong and gets good leverage. He’s strong against the run and knows how to get the quarterback. In the opening loss, he recorded five tackles and a sack.