Man vs. Machine: Will good triumph over evil? It’s Arian Foster vs. Adrian...
Between exchanging pictures on text message of scenes from Goodfellas and Heat, my man John Pollard (@JPStats) who is the GM of the Sports Solutions side of STATS, LLC was kind enough to get me info on...
View ArticleKnow Your Enemy – Tendencies and Game Plan vs. the Bengals
Cincinnati Personnel Tendencies and Average Yards Gained 1 RB, 1 TE, 3WRs (11 personnel): 55% of total plays – 5.7 yards per gain 1 RB, 2 TEs, 2 WRs (12 personnel): 18.2% of total plays – 4.7 yards per...
View ArticleMatt Schaub’s legacy as Texans QB rides heavily on this game whether fair or not
Back in late September after the Texans dispatched of the Denver Broncos and Peyton Manning, I wrote a blog entry praising Matt Schaub for his performance. As you may remember, Schaub had his face...
View ArticleThree points from the Texans loss and an overview of the game
1. I told you in my last post that Schaub would be crushed if the Texans lost. And he will. Does he deserve it? I don’t know. Look, he threw a sure-fire TD pass to James Casey to open up the game, but...
View Article4 Quarterbacks the Texans should keep an eye on at Senior Bowl
Do the Texans need a new QB? I’m quite sure I know your answer to that question, but we all know that Matt Schaub’s new extension means he is likely locked in as the Texans starting QB for at least two...
View ArticleTwo reasons why the Ravens are playing today and the Texans aren’t and a...
This evening, the Texans fans will be watching the Baltimore Ravens and Joe Flacco take on the 49′ers in the Super Bowl, despite having an up-and-down season and even firing an offensive coordinator in...
View ArticleMy Top 25 draft prospects and a look at WR options for the Texans
1. Luke Joeckel, LT, Texas A&M - Not too many weaknesses to target in his game. Excels with his technique and balance and was a three-year starter. Joeckel is the safest player in this draft. 2....
View ArticleOscar Predictions and my Top 15 Movies of 2012
As many of you know, I am a big time movie buff. I try and catch all the Oscar nominated movies I can. There was a time before the gaggle of kids hit me that my wife and I would have seen 70% of the...
View ArticleSaying goodbye to Walter, Quin and Casey and thoughts on Ed Reed
On Ed Reed It never ceases to amaze me at how much excitement can be caused by the potential addition of a player with a big name. Fans and media get so excited by big name players, even if they are...
View ArticleNFL Draft: Five potential Texans targets within the first two rounds – Version 1
Wide Receiver Justin Hunter, Tennessee - Hunter is 6’4 and 196 pounds with 33 inch arms. While he needs to add some weight on his frame (10 pounds would be nice), his size and arm length make him a...
View ArticleHere is what to expect from Ed Reed, plus a shout-out to all dads of daughters
With Glover Quin headed out-of-town to the Detroit Lions, the Texans absolutely had to find someone who could fill that safety opening and fill it immediately and Ed Reed obviously does that. As many...
View ArticleMock Draft 2.0 – Texans get a weapon
1. Kansas City - Eric Fisher, OT, C. Michigan: I’m not sold on Fisher being better than Joeckel, but he is the better athlete so that could swing the decision in his favor. It is not out of the...
View ArticleA Potential Texans Offensive Draft Board
This project has taken me quite awhile to come up with since I have to watch many of these guys myself and then rely on league sources to help me piece together the right fit for what the Texans like...
View ArticleMock Draft 3.0: Texans finally address wide receiver
1. Kansas City – Eric Fisher, LT, Central Michigan: This is either Joeckel or Fisher and both guys can play. 2. Jacksonville – Dion Jordan, DE/OLB, Oregon: I think Jacksonville would like for you to...
View ArticleThe Definitive Texans Draft Needs Primer
1. Wide Receiver - There is no doubt that the Texans have to come away from this draft with a wideout who is ready to step in and take snaps right away. The longer the Texans wait to draft a WR, the...
View ArticleTop 10 rankings per positions with overrated, underrated & sleepers
DEFENSE Defensive End School Round 1. Ezekial Ansah^ BYU 1st 2. Datone Jones^ UCLA 1st 3. Bjoern Werner Florida St. 1st 4. Tank Carradine Florida St. 1st/2nd 5. Alex Okafor Texas 2nd 6. Margus Hunt^...
View ArticlePotential Texans Draft Board for Rounds 2 and 3
I had DeAndre Hopkins on my Texans Offensive Draft Board so now I will turn my attention to both the offensive and defensive boards for the next two rounds. Some of the players in each round may...
View ArticleMy Top 25 draft prospects and a look at WR options for the Texans
1. Luke Joeckel, LT, Texas A&M - Not too many weaknesses to target in his game. Excels with his technique and balance and was a three-year starter. Joeckel is the safest player in this draft. 2....
View ArticlePotential Texans Draft Board for Rounds 2 and 3
I had DeAndre Hopkins on my Texans Offensive Draft Board so now I will turn my attention to both the offensive and defensive boards for the next two rounds. Some of the players in each round may...
View ArticleMy thoughts and an overview of every Houston Texans 2013 draft pick
Round 1 – DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson, #6 Z-Report Draft Grade: 1st/2nd Round (27th Overall) Hopkins is the most game-ready of all the WRs in this draft as far as I’m concerned. He plays with...
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