2022 Texans: That’s the Power of Lovie

[The Earl of Texas 3131]

Vegas has O/U on season wins at 4.5.

I don’t think we’ll blow by that number or anything but I think we’ll surprise some people. We’re going to be pretty good on defense, I think. Often that is enough to move from ‘total suck’ to ‘mediocrity.’ 

[Hate 20103]

I think they win 7 or 8 games if they can stay relatively healthy. They don’t have a lot of depth.

[The Earl of Texas 3131]

We’re 19th in Strength of Schedule. Jags may get better under new leadership, but I don’t think the Colts necessarily took any big steps forward.

Running game looks much better, and if we can run and play good D, no reason not to have a sliver of optimism.

[tx ind 6998]

Can't wait to see Pierce steamroll some dudes.

[Dennis Taylor 18706]

Rep for thread title 

[Hate 20103]

We’re 19th in Strength of Schedule. Jags may get better under new leadership, but I don’t think the Colts necessarily took any big steps forward.
Running game looks much better, and if we can run and play good D, no reason not to have a sliver of optimism.

The Colts took a huge step forward imo with the QB position. They have good skill level players and a decent defense. I think the Colts have a chance to win the division as I don’t think the Titans will be as good this year.

[Macklemore 2870]

Cut day to get to the 53 man roster. Notables so far: Marlon Mack, Russ Blacklock traded to Vikings, Jeff Driskel (finally). Flush Eric Murray and Scharping and we’ll have gotten rid of every horrible player picked by BOB and Preacher Jack. Texans should sign Sony Michel who was just released.

Edited August 30, 2022 by Macklemore

[Saint Tacky 1610]

1 hour ago, Macklemore said:

Flush Eric Murray and Scharping and we’ll have gotten rid of every horrible player picked by BOB and Preacher Jack. 

One down, one to go

[Ignatius 4001]

Wow, what a spectacular flaming bag of shit the 2019 draft was - that Lonnie Johnson/Sharpring/Kahle Wahring stretch was especially impressive.  Howard has actually turned out to be fairly reliable (Andre Dillard is riding the pine after 3 years in Philly) though I bet we could have got Tytus in the 2nd round. Blacklock a complete bust early in the 2nd round in 2020; at the time I was pissed that we dealt our other 2nd round that year for Cooks, though he’s turned out to be solid….

[Harrison Stafford 3325]

DE Derek Rivers out for the season with a torn bicep.  He’d been having a strong preseason as a pass rusher.  If you’re hoping for the Texans to tank this season resulting in getting the first or second pick in the draft, this will help. *I posted this in the 2021 thread ‘cause of dumbassery.

[HoustonFrog 368]

Pierce and Pitre both look awesome. If Sting and Green can get close to meeting expectations it could be a really good 2022 draft class.

Definitely an awkward year - either want to completely bust and pick up Stroud or Young or show meaningful progress. The worst would be 5-6 wins. Enough to be out of the QB race but not enough to feel good.

[tx ind 6998]

Took the boy to training camp a few weeks ago.  You could spot right away that Pierce was the dude.  Also Tunsil is a mountain, he stuck out from everyone.

[Macklemore 2870]

Texans picker up Tyler Johnson off the waiver wire. Good pickup at a need position.

 

[Macklemore 2870]

Nice first half. We scored a total of 3 points in both of our games against the Colts last year. Jerry Hughes has been a very nice pickup making big plays.

[Ignatius 4001]

Defense looks much improved; you’re right, Jerry Hughes was a great pickup….

[Hate 20103]

Great read and throw from Mills.

[HtownHorn 14485]

Mills to Howard looking great. Another undervalued signing. Bills cut this guy last week, damn their TE room must be stacked.

Jon Weeks is still our deep snapper. Damn, he's had a nice career.

Edited September 11, 2022 by HtownHorn

[Vermin 3042]

Davis Mills looks fucking amazing.

[TonyTexas 10482]

Caserio might know what he’s doing. And it’s nice to have a legitimate head coach. 

Edited September 11, 2022 by TonyTexas

[billfromlaketravis 11359]

Getting OJ Howard for a bag of footballs was impressive. Well done Caserio.

Are the Texans good?

 

Edited September 11, 2022 by billfromlaketravis

[Harrison Stafford 3325]

Just now, billfromlaketravis said:

Getting OJ Howard for a bag of football was impressive. Well done Caserio.

Are the Texans good?

 

Good is such a strong word.

[HtownHorn 14485]

What happened to Texans killer, T.Y. Hilton?

[billfromlaketravis 11359]

1 minute ago, Vermin said:

Davis Mills looks fucking amazing.

I might listen to 975 ESPN all day tomorrow to see how they spin this. Mills/Texans sucks is in the station’s mission statement. 

[tx ind 6998]

Matt Ryan seems like he sucks

[HtownHorn 14485]

1 minute ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Getting OJ Howard for a bag of football was impressive. Well done Caserio.

Are the Texans good?

 

Maybe not the worst team in the league good, but I still can't get over that ESPN article that ranked every Texans position group except CB, in the bottom 5.

I think Caserio had a great off-season, and Pep Hamilton was a great hire at OC. Davis Mills was the #1 HS QB in his class, and he ran a pro system at Stanford. Him leaving a year early really helped the Texans. They wouldn't have gotten him in the past draft.

[tx ind 6998]

5 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

Caserio might know what he’s doing. And it’s nice to have a legitimate head coach. 

posted this in another Texans thread, it's worth a watch and made me a fan of Caserio.  

[The Earl of Texas 3131]

If one half of good defense wasn’t enough to convince you we’re clearly Super Bowl material, then maybe this will:

 

[Hate 20103]

If they don’t have to bring their first pick next year on a QB, that would be huge!

[Vermin 3042]

Texans DBs playing really well.

[HtownHorn 14485]

Stingley.

[Ignatius 4001]

Beautiful play by Stingley….

[Rip76 4914]

Hell of a defensive stand there.

[Harrison Stafford 3325]

7 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

Caserio might know what he’s doing

[Vermin 3042]

Run. The. Ball.

[Rip76 4914]

We know how this goes.

[Vermin 3042]

The passing before the half was also crazy reckless.

[RockyMountainHighHorn 890]

I’m glad I bought some Davis Rookie cards at the right time 

[Macklemore 2870]

Damn, damn. That was the worst time for a strip sack. Need a long drive here to eat the clock.

[HtownHorn 14485]

4 minutes ago, Macklemore said:

Damn, damn. That was the worst time for a strip sack. Need a long drive here to eat the clock.

Tunsil fucked that up big time.

The OL still can't get any push on running plays.

[David Dennison 18655]

10 minutes ago, Rip76 said:

We know how this goes.

 

[HtownHorn 14485]

Play calling has been shit in the 4Q.

[tx ind 6998]

Getting gashed by the running 

[Rip76 4914]

Like clockwork.

Jeez

[David Dennison 18655]

You couldn't write up a better Houston Texans script.

[LTtxfan 48966]

Jonathan Taylor running tough... Damn

[David Dennison 18655]

Thirty seconds off the clock.

Lolz.

[TonyTexas 10482]

4 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

You couldn't write up a better Houston Texans script.

To tell the truth, I’d prefer to lose every game but in a competitive manner. They’re not winning anything this year and could use another big draft. One of the QBs, if needed, or Anderson would be nice. 

[HtownHorn 14485]

1 minute ago, TonyTexas said:

To tell the truth, I’d prefer to lose every game but in a competitive manner. They’re not winning anything this year and could use another big draft. One of the QBs, if needed, or Anderson would be nice. 

OL and skill talent is a much bigger need.

[Macklemore 2870]

9 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

To tell the truth, I’d prefer to lose every game but in a competitive manner. They’re not winning anything this year and could use another big draft. One of the QBs, if needed, or Anderson would be nice. 

They’re at least entertaining to watch with young talent that you can root for unlike the past couple of seasons. Mills has been inaccurate the past few series. Needs to be on the money here in OT.

[Brothahorn 10085]

31 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

Play calling has been shit in the 4Q.

Pep Hamilton

 

I know they need to lose, but these losses are the worst. Legit chance to win and just pisses it away.