Sunday, October 17, 2010
Texans win big in 4th qrt. 35-31 over KC
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The Kansas City Chiefs have led for most of the game on the road in Houston, but the Texans have staged a rally to pull ahead with less than a minute left in the fourth quarter.
Arian Foster and the Houston Texans running game has brought them back, as Foster has run for two touchdowns while back up Derrick Ward has also rushed for a score. Matt Schaub has thrown two touchdown passes, including a go-ahead score to Andre Johnson at the end of an 80 yard drive.
Both Kansas City rushers Thomas Jones and Jamaal Charles have rushed for over 90 yards, but the Chiefs have not been able to pull away from the Texans.
This would be a tough loss for the Chiefs.
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
Glover Quinn gets his redemption with picks!!!
Texans CB Quin gets redemption with 3 INT’s vs. Titans
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Texans CB Quin gets redemption with 3 INT’s vs. Titans
by Daniel Gotera / 11 Sports
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Posted on November 28, 2010 at 9:38 PM
HOUSTON – Houston Texans cornerback Glover Quin has had a rough couple of weeks. Those problems seem very far away after Sunday. "It was a great feeling," said Quin. "These last two weeks have been super tough." Two weeks ago, Quin batted down a Jacksonville "Hail Mary" pass into the arms of a Jaguars receiver, giving Jacksonville a late second victory. Last week against the Jets, Quin was beat on the game-winning touchdown pass from Mark Sanchez to Santonio Holmes which gave New York a 30-27 victory, immediately after the Texans had come from behind. On Sunday against the Titans, he wasn’t the goat. He was one of the hero’s. "To be able to come out and put together a game like this and get the results that we got and not only get the win but get the shutout," said Quin. "I got my first career pick. So, it was just a great day." With the Titans backed up in their own end-zone, Tennessee rookie quarterback Rusty Smith lofted a ball up in the air that was picked off by Quin. It was the first of three on the afternoon, helping the Texans improve to 5-6 with a 20-0 win over their rival. It was a day that for a little while, didn’t seem like was ever going to come the second-year player’s way. "I had great support from my teammates and my coaches and they just kept believing in me, "said Quin. "I knew it was going to come through eventually, and today it came through and I couldn’t be happier." "I’m very happy (for Quin)," said rookie cornerback Kareem Jackson. "It’s been a tough year for the DB’s and for him to come through like that with 3 picks, I am very happy for him." And if his play wasn’t spectacular enough, he did, with a cast on his right hand, which was put on after he broke several bones in it last week. "We should have broke his hand at the start of the season," said head coach Gary Kubiak with a laugh. "He came off a humbling experience in Jacksonville and he handled it like a man and good things happen to people that just keep battling." "Hey, based on the way it was today, playing with a broken hand and then the results that we got maybe I should’ve broken it earlier," said Quin. Quin was part of a defensive effort that stifled the Titans attack all day. Tennessee totaled just 162 yards, 24 on the ground. Last year’s leading rusher Chris Johnson was held to only 5 yards on 7 carries. "This is something we knew we could do," said linebacker Brian Cushing. "Coach Kubiak told us this week that this is a team that is not going to break and we just have to get back to work this week for when we face Philadelphia."
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Friday, October 8, 2010
Steve Slaton will show his true talent....
Steve has been put in on situations that are in moments that the Texans need something big and capture the momentum.
If you notice the speed and size of Slaton and look at his rookie runs along with his appearance for the Texans as a rookise and led the RB in the leaugue of rookies.
Point is ...Slaton needs to be put in while the momentum is in our favor and run his speed on the ends with Leech and daniels leading the bloch.Have Andre take the secondary to the other side of the field and Slaton will find the hole to explode to.
Kick off returns should always be given to Jacoby and stick with it.If Slaton returns a ball then has to get bach on the field out of breath and if he got hit he will be focused on that.
Run Slaton on the crunch side of the line and put fgoster and leech lead block if not Owen Daniels.
Here is a clip of what /slaton can do with the right blocks and right time of the game,(not where he is forced to come up with big yardage to save a third down conversion....
Play Steve more and give him the plays you have for ARIAN Foster....I know what kind of beast Slaton is with a ball and he has the speed and cuts to do it..
Here is a clip of him
#8- 2008 Win Vs. The Dolphins
In 2008 things didn't go so hot at first. After losing their first two games of the season, the Texans faced a heavily favored Dolphins team. The Texans rallied in the 4th quarter to come from behind to beat the Dolphins on a drive in which Andre Johnson had three catches and was capped off by a Matt Schaub three-yard run with three seconds left to put Houston ahead, 29-28.
#7- The Schuab Trade
#6- The Hiring of Gary Kubiak
After coming to Houston he led the Texans to a .500 record for two straight seasons and then their first winning season in franchise history in 2009.
#5- 2008 Monday Night Football Win Over Jaguars
#4- Beating Miami in Miami in 2003
#3- Beating Dallas in Their First Game
#2- 2007 season going .500
For Matt Schaub and the Texans, the 2007 season started on a high note by doubling their win streak, but then injuries plagued the Texans loosing five core starters including Schaub, Andre Johnson, Dunta Robinson, Steve McKinney, and Ahman Green.
Even through the injuries, the Texans went on to end the season with a .500 record, the first in franchise history.
#1- 2009 Season
Then the Texans lost four close games in a row. Fortunately, they then turned it around and won four games in a row including a come from behind win over the New England Patriots.
For the first time ever then Texans where in play-off contention, however the Jets edged them out of the wild card with a win over the Bengals, but the Texans still had a winning record for the first time in franchise history.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Foster is the key to beating the New york Giants this week.
Houston Texans: Arian Foster Is the Key To Success vs. New York Giants in Week 5
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Yet, even as they sit on top of the division, they still have plenty of unanswered questions as they head into Sunday's game against the New York Giants, which is sure to be a tough game for the Texans.
There are so many story lines in this game, it's hard to decide which one is the most important:
Will Andre Johnson play?
Houston's struggling defense.
Will New York's defensive line punish Matt Schaub and the Texans' offensive line the way they did against Jay Cutler and the Bears?
The list goes on. Yet, it really only comes down to one thing:
Arian Foster.
New York's ability to stop Arian Foster will be the deciding factor in who wins this game.
Houston is first in the league in rushing yards per game with 172. The Giants have the 22nd ranked rushing defense in the league, allowing 117 yards per game on the ground, which gives Foster a very nice match-up.
How many yards will Arian Foster rush for against the Giants?
Granted that was against Oakland, but even the Raiders should feel embarrassed for how much they gave up to Foster in just two quarters. Arian Foster has become the X-factor for the success of this Houston Texans team not only because of his ability to run the football, but the ability to distract opposing defenses.
When an NFL team succeeds on the ground, they usually succeed through the air as well, and that is what Foster does for this Texans offense. He takes the attention away from the passing game and creates an incredible headache for the defense.
Much like the Minnesota Vikings last year with Adrian Peterson running the ball and Brett Favre passing all over the place, Houston forces the defense to keep guessing because of their ability to be productive on the ground as well as through the air.
And while New York has the second best pass defense in the NFL, only allowing 140 passing yards a game, the only potential playoff team they have faced thus far is Indianapolis when Peyton Manning had 255 yards through the air and Joseph Addai and Donald Brown rushed for over 160 yards.
Still, even with Foster on pace to break 2,000 yards rushing, averaging 134 yards per game, New York definitely has the ability to slow Foster down with a strong line and an impressive linebacker core. But completely stopping him is all but impossible for this Giants defense.
As I said, there is a wide variety of story lines and matchups for this game, all of which are important.
Brian Cushing's return.
Eli Manning's top 10 passing offense.
Even New York's poor special teams play.
But slowing down Arian Foster is the key to success for the New York Giants in this game.
However, should Foster have a big day, Houston will run away with this one, literally.
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- Leonard Sutton 174801 posted less than a minute ago 1286312869 3149633 Leonard
- I think Foster actually entered the game in Oakland with about 5-6 minutes left before halftime, if memory serves me correctly. Foster should do well against the Giants, but protecting Schaub is imperative. The Giants sacked the Bears (granted, it is the Bears) QBs something like 11 times Sunday night. If they come even close to that, Schaub's day will be long and difficult. Nice job on this.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Fosters 2 TD's help bag the Raiders game recap...
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1 | Lawrence Timmons | PIT | ILB | 48 | 33 | 15 | 1.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||
2 | James Anderson | CAR | OLB | 45 | 34 | 11 | 1.0 | -- | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||
3 | Bernard Pollard | HOU | SS | 41 | 27 | 14 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 | -- | -- | ||||||||||||
4 | London Fletcher | WAS | ILB | 39 | 28 | 11 | 1.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0 | -- | -- | ||||||||||||
4 | LaRon Landry | WAS | SS | 39 | 31 | 8 | 1.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0 | -- | -- | ||||||||||||
4 | Rocky McIntosh | WAS | ILB | 39 | 26 | 13 | 1.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0 | -- | -- | ||||||||||||
7 | Paris Lenon | ARI | ILB | 38 | 31 | 7 | 1.0 | -- | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | -- | -- | ||||||||||||
7 | Stephen Tulloch | TEN | MLB | 38 | 24 | 14 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0 | -- | -- | ||||||||||||
9 | Zac Diles | HOU | OLB | 37 | 26 | 11 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0 | -- | -- | ||||||||||||
10 | DeMeco Ryans | HOU | MLB | 36 | 22 | 14 | 1.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0 | -- |
Postgame reactions.....
Postgame quotes: Texans at Raiders
Read what Texans players had to say after the team's 31-24 win at Oakland on Sunday.
Visit HoustonTexans.com Monday at 3:30 p.m. CT to watch the live streaming video of coach Gary Kubiak’s press conference.
The Texans beat the Oakland Raiders 31-24 on Sunday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Afterward, coach Gary Kubiak and players spoke to the media.
Coach Gary Kubiak
(on the decision to not start
(on beating the Oakland Raiders) "I'm proud of our team. I really am. We had some issues going into the game and obviously did not want to put Andre (Johnson in the game). I thought it would be a mistake to play him today...I told the players I really am as proud of them today as I was four weeks ago when we opened the season. I think this was a big gut check for our team and we needed to get out of this month 3-1. Now we have to get some guys healthy and keep pushing."
Tackle
(on the upcoming game against the New York Giants) “I think everyone in this locker room feels like any home game we play should be a win. We’re going to go out there and we’re going to get ready for the (New York) Giants and we expect to win. Whether we have ‘Dre or not, whether we have some (other) guys or not, we’re going to go out there and we’re going to be accountable to each other and we’re going to play for each other.”
(on protecting quarterback
(on running back Arian Foster’s performance) “You wonder if he was in the whole game if he could have gone over 200 again. I think it shows what kind of talent we have in the backfield now. Steve’s always been a great back. I think
(on running the ball to the right) “They were playing a rookie over there some of the time. We felt good about the formations we were getting and the alignments. I think we just had a really good game plan going against (Oakland) and knowing probably what they were going to do against us. Running the ball in this offense means everybody. The receivers were cracking on big runs. The tight ends were doing their part on the backside. Even though we were running right, the backside needs those cuts to cut down the pursuit of the football.”
Linebacker
(on the last series against Oakland’s offense) “They kind of moved the ball down the field on us the previous drive. So we found a way to knock a ball up and Troy (Nolan) had the stick-em on his hands today. He came down with two picks – big turnovers for us. That was big. That was the key to the game, getting those huge turnovers.”
(on
(on pressuring Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski) “We got some good pressure on him. Still, there are some things we would like back. We still have areas to improve in, but I think overall it was good pressure on him and it was good getting a sack.”
(on going 3-1 without the services of all the players) “I’m proud of these wins because they’re gut checks. We didn’t have all of our top guys. Everyone dug a little deeper and found a little more within themselves to come out and find a way to win.”
(on the team’s record) “(A) 3-1 (record) is great. Three-and-one is great to start the season off with. We’re looking forward to continuing to get better each week and finding another way to win next week.”
(on Coach Kubiak saying it was more quiet than normal in the locker room pregame) “He could be looking too much into it. But I don’t think it was anything to concern me or anything like that. I don’t know. Guys just weren’t talking.”
Safety
(on the performance of the defense) “Mario (Williams) played his butt off. And DeMeco (Ryans) snuck in and got a sack. And then for T-Roy (Troy Nolan), he took full advantage of his opportunity. That’s what this league is about. You get a chance, and you got to go out there and, like I said, I thought he took full advantage of it, and I’m happy for him.’
(on his thoughts on the win) “This was a gut check. For us to come in here and to go home 3-1, that’s big for us. This is big. This is momentum that we take into next week. We just have to get the injured guys back and it’s going to be fun.”
Safety Troy Nolan
(on his takeaways) “We pride ourselves on getting after the ball and getting to the ball and getting turnovers. When that happens, it’s huge. Obviously, it puts the momentum in our team’s favor. So we pride ourselves on doing that.”
(on if he was surprised by his playing time) “No, I wasn’t really surprised. I really didn’t know when I was going to get in, but I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity that I was given.”
(on if he felt a little different in his preparation this week knowing he would play) “Yeah, a little bit. Anxiousness. I wanted to go out there and do good and get out there and make plays. But the preparation is pretty much the same. You have to prepare like you’re going to be out there playing every down.”
(on making plays in the game) “It’s huge, because people want to see what you can do. You want to show your teammates that you can obviously play in this league. You want to show your coaches that you can play in this league. So coming up big is very huge.”
(on getting linebacker
(on his second interception) “We were talking in the huddle and DeMeco (Ryans) was telling us that we have to go out here and make a play and seal the game, so when he hit the guy and tipped that ball up, I just reacted and went and got it. I was really trying to take it to the house but I thought I better get down and get our offense back out there so they can seal the game.”
We have the heart and spirit on both sides of the ball.Texans shaped it!
Now, they're getting back linebacker Brian Cushing, who rejoined the team Monday after serving a four-game drug suspension. Coach Gary Kubiak says last year's Defensive Rookie of the Year will play for Houston (3-1) in Sunday's game against New York (2-2).
"He's a leader by his play, he's a very fiery guy," Kubiak said Monday. "Brian helps us rush the passer, when we're in nickel, he gives us flexibility moving around. Obviously, he's a big, big part of our team and getting him back is important to a lot of players."
Kubiak was worried about how his team would fare in its first four games without Cushing, who started every game at outside linebacker in 2009 and made 133 tackles.
Now, most of the concerns are on the offensive side, though Houston overcame those issues and showed off its depth in Sunday's 31-24 win at Oakland.
All-Pro receiver Andre Johnson sat out with a sprained right ankle that's nagged him for two weeks. Kubiak said Johnson's status is "day to day" this week. Third-leading receiver and top punt returner Jacoby Jones strained a calf against the Raiders and Kubiak says he'll update his status Wednesday.
With Johnson sidelined, Matt Schaub turned to reserve tight end Joel Dreessen, who caught five passes for 73 yards and a touchdown. Kevin Walter added four catches for 35 yards.
Houston was already playing without left tackle Duane Brown, who still has two games left on his suspension for violating the league's banned substance policy. Schaub avoided a sack for the first time this season after another solid effort by Rashad Butler, Brown's backup.
The Texans even survived for a while Sunday without leading rusher Arian Foster, who was benched for the first quarter and a half for breaking team rules.
Foster broke a 74-yard run early in the third quarter and finished with 131 yards on 16 carries. Before that, newly acquired Derrick Ward got most of the carries and had a 33-yard touchdown run.
Ward finished with 80 yards rushing, and Kubiak said the former seventh-round draft pick will get more opportunities now. The Texans signed the 5-foot-11, 228-pound Ward as a free agent on Sept. 4.
"He's been showing some good things in practice, but you never know until you transfer them to the game," Kubiak said. "He's a big load. He's a big guy. He's always falling forward. I think he fits what we do. He's been very into what we do. I think he's caught up mentally and I think you guys will see even more of him."
A new star may have emerged on defense, too.
Safety Eugene Wilson missed the Oakland game with a hamstring injury, and reserve Troy Nolan picked off two passes, Houston's first interceptions of the season. Kubiak said Nolan, a seventh-round draft pick in 2009, earned more playing time with his performance.
Kubiak said contributions from reserve players have bolstered the confidence through the entire locker room.
"What happens eventually is that guys don't panic when you have issues," Kubiak said. "That's what was impressive about (Sunday). Not only did we have issues going into the game, we had some during the course of the game, and we just kept playing and new guys just kept stepping up."
Cushing's return might offer the biggest boost of all. He was one of the emotional leaders of the defense last season, helped the pass rush (four sacks) and ably dropped into coverage (four interceptions).
"Guys look to him to make plays on the field," Kubiak said. "He was big in the turnover area last year as a team. We had been poor up until (Sunday) in getting turnovers. There's not anybody on this team or in this organization not excited to have him come back."
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