Texans to Watch: Patriots Playoff Edition
This weekend’s playoff matchup features a re-match of the December 10th Patriots blowout of the Texans. It was a game we all remember but one we wish to forget. The biggest key to this game is did the Texans, including the coaches, learn anything from the December 10th matchup? For example, will Wade Phillips change his high risk, high reward man to man coverage scheme and try to blitz Tom Brady again? And, did Kubiak’s offensive line learn how to block Patriots’ Vince Wilfork? In the NFL, teams are relatively balanced in terms of talent and parity, hence the phrase any…
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Playoff Edition
Playoff time has arrived and the Houston Texans hosted the Cincinnati Bengals for the second time in the opening round of the playoffs. A lot of skepticism surrounded this game, especially with the poor play of the Texans at the latter end of the season. The major question concerning the Texans going into the playoffs was could they flip the switch and catch the fire they had at the beginning of the season. Here’s the breakdown: FINAL SCORE: Texans 19 Bengals 13 TEXANS PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0 TEXANS PLAYOFF SEATING: 3RD TEXANS FIRST OPPONENT: CINNCINATI BENGALS TEXANS NEXT OPPONENT: NEW ENGLAND…
Luv Ya Steel Blue: And Then There Were Three
In this week’s special playoff edition of Luv Ya Steel Blue, Mike is joined by Cleaver and Aaron to discuss if the second season of a win in the playoffs is already old, what to do about the sputtering offense, if the Bulls on Parade have truly returned and their big rematch against the Patriots in New England. All of this, plus the introduction of “The Kubiak Conundrum” segment and a preview of the rest of the playoff games in the divisional round of the playoffs. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Where has Quintin Demps Gone and More
After an interesting week leading up to the Wild Card round for the Houston Texans, the Texans were able to keep the Cincinnati Bengals from cutting their season short with a 19-13 victory. With the fans in an uproar after a December to forget, the Texans will be traveling to Foxborough and taking on the New England Patriots in a rematch from week 14′s embarrassment for the Texans. Despite the negativity surrounding the team, the Texans have a chance to silence all their doubters with the Patriots’ rematch this coming Sunday. The odds are already stacked against the Texans and the national media is making this…
A Good Sign for the Texans?
Our friend John Wessling pointed this out today before the game. The Texans misspelled Schaub on the pro bowl poster in the game program today. #schuab #thatssohouston twitter.com/johnwessling/s… — John Wessling (@johnwessling) January 5, 2013 This could be a good sign especially with the move the Houston Texans and Reliant stadium pulled last season after winning the AFC South.
Tim Dobbins Placed on Injured Reserve
According to the Houston Texans, The #Texans have placed ILB Tim Dobbins on the Reserve/Injured list with an ankle injury — Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) January 4, 2013 The #Texans have signed rookie ILB Cameron Collins from the practice squad to the active roster — Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) January 4, 2013 This comes a big blow to an already depleted inside linebacker position that has seen three put on the injured reserve this season. Tim Dobbins was placed on the injured reserve with an ankle injury that will keep him out for Saturday’s playoff game versus the Cincinnati Bengals. That is…
Luv Ya Steel Blue: The Four Horsemen Ride Again
The four are back together in a reunion episode that isn’t very happy aside from that fact. Mike, Pat, Aaron and Cleaver all dive into the questions of if the offense is broken, how much Gary Kubiak is to blame and if it’s okay to declare that Wade Phillips no longer walks on water. The boys also talk about the Texans playoff chances in wild card weekend as well as the field in the NFL postseason. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Darryl Sharpton Lands on I.R.
According to multiple reports, Texans placing ILB Darryl Sharpton (hip) on IR and re-signing Mister Alexander to replace him. Sharpton loss a blow to run defense. — John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) January 1, 2013 With Sharpton landing on the injured reserve the Texans have brought back second year inside linebacker Mister Alexander. Darryl Sharpton was injured last season when he had a quadricep injury that landed him on injured reserve, and was out majority of training camp and the 2012 season rehabbing his injury. Sharpton provided some much-needed depth for a depleted inside linebacking group and played well in run…
The Good, The Bad, and The Exposed: Colts Edition 2
It seems nothing has been going right for the Houston Texans, and to make matters worse the playoffs start on Saturday. The Texans have had ample opportunities to right the ship, but due to lack of focus, discipline, and bad execution the Texans have been their own worst enemy. Gary Kubiak has his hands full going into the postseason, and the Bengals who are hot are coming back to Reliant for revenge of last year’s defeat at the hands of the Texans. FINAL SCORE: Texans 16 Colts 28 TEXANS REGULAR SEASON RECORD: 12-4 TEXANS DIVISIONAL RECORD: 5-1 TEXANS…
Kareem Jackson Fined Twice in One Day
Houston Texans starting cornerback was fined twice on Thursday for separate incidents. According to Jackson’s agent, Tony Fleming, he will appeal both fines to the league. Kareem Jackson’s agent, Tony Fleming, says Jackson fined $5250 for a uniform violaton: “high stockings.” Fleming says he is appealing. — Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) December 27, 2012 Texans CB Kareem Jackson fined $21K for unnecessary roughness, hit 2 head/neck area of defenseless player for hit onVikes’ Jarius Wright. — Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) December 27, 2012
