Gary Kubiak discusses defense
Nov 19, 2008 2008 Season, Bad Idea Jeans, Curious Coaching, Fire Richard Smith, Gary Kubiak might be high, God hates ugly, Inanity, This is a rather lame and pointless post, Unnecessarily long posts
From HT.com, some Monday quotes. The press conference (as expected) featured a lot of questions about the defense or lack thereof.
(on if there is anything he can do on defense that he hasn’t done) “Yeah, I think obviously we’ve got to find some more ways to be effective.
You could start by firing the person who is making you ineffective. No? OK. Fine.
We have played a lot of guys.
Many of whom–and I’m looking at you, Jacques–do not deserve to be getting anywhere near the number of snaps they are getting. That goes back to that dude who you refuse to fire, doesn’t it? No? Damn. Read the rest of this entry »
Digging
Oct 24, 2008 Fluff, Random Thoughts with Matt, Teams that aren't the Texans, This is a rather lame and pointless post
I wanted to get this up before the World Series started, but (much like when bfd tries to get it up on short notice) it didn’t happen. Such is life.
Anyway, with the doormat Rays suddenly in the Fall Classic, I got to thinking—there are a number of parallels between that team and our own Houston Juggernauts. So, with some input from bigwood25, I present a list for your Friday enjoyment:
- Recent History. Both teams are new (in sports terms) and have grown accustomed to losing every year. In fact, both teams finished above last in their respective division only twice. Obviously, the Rays’ second better-than-last finish was a great one, but it was a decade in coming.
- Competition. Both teams play in very tough divisions that seem to produce two playoff teams every season and usually feature one of the best records in baseball at the top.
- Coaching. Both teams hired assistants from inside their own conference/league and both coaches were highly respected as assistants by their peers. Both were talked about as future head coaches for a while before they were given the chance.
- Drafting. Both have young, intelligent GMs who have found some real bargains, especially later in the draft. Moreover, the most recognizable faces for each franchise are all products of the draft rather than free agents.
- Management History. Both teams had crappy management and coaching early in their existence and both made poor player decisions rather than get rid of the poor leadership, almost as if it was the players’ fault.
- Free Agent Flops. Anthony Weaver, Todd Wade, Jose Canseco, Greg Vaughn. Yikes.
- In-State Competition. Both teams have been overshadowed throughout their entire existence by another team from within the same state. (Thankfully, we have not had to deal with the Cowboys winning a Super Bowl however. Because they are choking losers.)
- Rookie Stars. Steve Slaton and Evan Longoria both came to their teams without a starting gig and, because they played VERY well when given the chance, had secured a starting spot within a month or six weeks. Both were arguably Pro Bowl/All Star worthy in their first season. (Assuming Slaton continues his level of production.)
- Fans. Both have trouble keeping the stadium filled up—though the Texans do sell out, but nearly all football sells out—because a large percentage of the fanbase is of the fair-weather variety. Both, of course, see more butts in the seats when the team is doing well.
What does all this mean? Obviously, not a whole helluva lot. After all, we’re talking about two totally different sports here. But, still, at a time when the Rays went from joke to World Series in one year, this is the type of thing that should give you some hope about the Texans. After all, it’s much easier statistically to sneak out an extra win or two in football and suddenly find yourself in the playoffs than it is to sneak out an extra 20 or 30 over the course of an MLB season.
Top 5 Favorite Players
Jul 25, 2008 Fuck the Cowboys, I really dig my readers, This is a rather lame and pointless post, Top 5
Remember WAY back (in June) when I was doing Top 5 Lists related to the team? Well, there are a couple more in the works, but this particular list is all about reader interaction. And it’s a two-parter. Or a “double-ender,” if that makes some of you feel more comfortable?
Part One: Your Top 5 Favorite Active Texans
Part Two: Your Top 5 Favorite Active Non-Texans
NOTE: If the Texans are not your favorite team, feel free to substitute your team for “Texans” in the instructions. Unless your favorite team is the Cowboys, in which case I ask you to go fuck yourself.
My Answers:
Part 1.
1. Mario Williams. Absolutely WORSHIP the dude. Last year’s dominance made me feel vindicated in liking the selection from Day 1 and I actually expect him to be in the running for Defensive Player of the Year this year. He’s a god.
2. DeMeco Ryans. Though it doesn’t rise to the level of man-love I have for Mario, DeMeco is a pretty close #2 on my list. He’s my son’s favorite player, too. If he stays healthy and Okam plays 2/3 as well as I think he will, DeMeco will have 170 total tackles this year.
3. Andre Johnson. Maybe I am high, but as of this moment, I would take Johnson over any WR in football. Size, strength, speed…dude is the total package and is not a headcase like Moss, Johnson, Owens, and (apparently) Boldin.
4. Fred Bennett. The Fred went from “this kid might be all right” to “Jesus, we got a steal” in the span of about 8 games last year. With the force-out rule gone, I look for Fred to be even more of a beast this year. He’s gonna OWN your punk ass, Roydell!
5. Morlon Greenwood. It’s been documented.
Part 2.
1. Justin Tuck. Even before his domination of the Patriots (shoulda been MVP of the game), I was digging the Tuck. He’s a force and, yet, even in NYC he’s underrated.
2. Braylon Edwards. Like I need to explain this one.
3. Larry Foote. See #2.
4. Carson Palmer. He’s cool anyway, but when you come out and say how much you dislike Ohio State, you get bumped WAY up.
5. Charles Woodson. Ok, I’m a homer. Leave me alone.
