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Sep 11 2011 03:57pm
Still doesn't seem like Brian Cushing is dominating like he did as a rookie. Ever since he came back from the four-game suspension last season he hasn't been the same. Didn't even hear his name mentioned that often today. I'd like to see the Cushing I saw two years ago -- all over the field making plays.

Mario Williams had two sacks today along with a forced fumble. He could be in for a huge 20-sack season. DeMeco Ryans was good against the run. The defense overall has potential to become a top ten defense in the league. We'll see how they do against Miami on the road next week. Should be 2-0 but that isn't saying much.

Texans play the Saints and Ravens on the road, and the Steelers at home, in three of their next four games following Miami. So we'll find out soon just how good they are.
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Sep 11 2011 03:58pm
Quote (Madmartigan @ Sep 11 2011 04:57pm)
Still doesn't seem like Brian Cushing is dominating like he did as a rookie. Ever since he came back from the four-game suspension last season he hasn't been the same. Didn't even hear his name mentioned that often today. I'd like to see the Cushing I saw two years ago -- all over the field making plays.

Mario Williams had two sacks today along with a forced fumble. He could be in for a huge 20-sack season. DeMeco Ryans was good against the run. The defense overall has potential to become a top ten defense in the league. We'll see how they do against Miami on the road next week. Should be 2-0 but that isn't saying much.

Texans play the Saints and Ravens on the road, and the Steelers at home, in three of their next four games following Miami. So we'll find out soon just how good they are.


needs an injection of talent juice
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Sep 11 2011 03:59pm
Quote (kargus @ Sep 11 2011 03:58pm)
needs an injection of talent juice

LOL, whatever it takes. I'm tired of seeing a passive Cushing out there. He should be playing at Clay Matthews' level.
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Sep 11 2011 06:13pm
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No congrats for me. I see how it is.


congrats to you too ryan
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Sep 13 2011 01:59am
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-WR-Walter-could-miss-game-or-two-with-2167525.php

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After receiver Kevin Walter left Sunday's victory over Indianapolis with a shoulder injury, the Texans hoped for the best but prepared for the worst.

On Monday, coach Gary Kubiak received the best news possible when Walter's MRI showed he had suffered a badly bruised collarbone - not a broken shoulder, as had been reported by some members of the media.

"He does not have a fracture," Kubiak said. "That's great news. It's being treated as a bad bruise. He's probably going to miss a few days, and we'll see where he is (Wednesday) and at the end of the week."

Kubiak didn't rule out Walter for Sunday's game at Miami, but because of the bad bruise, it's more than likely he'll sit out at least one game and possibly two.

Good news on Texans number two wide receiver Kevin Walter. John McCLain of the Houston Chronicle just reported two hours ago that it's only a badly bruised collarbone and he may not miss that much time. Perhaps he'll be out one or two games and there is still a chance Kevin Walter plays on Sunday against the Dolphins. He'll have to ice it down and miss practice but it could have been much worse.

Earlier in the morning on the NFL Network, Jason La Canfora jumped the gun and gave some bad information, saying that Kevin Walter suffered a broken shoulder and would be out 10 to 12 weeks. There was already some speculation on local radio shows that the Texans would try to lure Randy Moss out of retirement or be interested in signing Terrell Owens in a few weeks when his knee can pass a physical.

One or two games is nothing. Jacoby Jones can fill in well for Kevin Walter if needed. Bryant Johnson would become the third wide receiver on the depth chart. Houston still needs to add another wide receiver just in case because their depth is becoming a concern. They released David Anderson and Andre Davis in the off-season.

It seemed like Lester Jean would make the team as an undrafted rookie before he was placed on injured reserve. Houston does have Jeff Maehl from Oregon on their practice squad. Another talented rookie that went undrafted. I think Jean and Maehl will be on the Texans roster at some point in the future but now is not the time. I'd rather see Houston sign a veteran free agent.

Randy Moss or Terrell Owens, if nothing else, would be an upgrade over Bryant Johnson. Probably not going to happen but I can dream!!!!
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Sep 13 2011 06:23pm
glad walter is ok

anyone knows how long ward is out? or is it ok?
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Sep 15 2011 11:02pm
The Texans are 5-0 all-time versus the Dolphins, and the Dolphins are 1-10 in their last 11 home games. Keep those trends going on Sunday!



I like the way that guy says Houston is on a mission. They're capable of having a 200-yard rushing day or 350-yard passing day, or both. LOL
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Sep 16 2011 12:51pm
Quote (draino @ Sep 13 2011 06:23pm)
glad walter is ok

anyone knows how long ward is out? or is it ok?

Derrick Ward was listed day to day with a sprained ankle all week long but apparently it never healed enough for him to practice Thursday or today.

From John McClain: "The Texans will be without running back Derrick Ward who is out with a sprained right ankle. Receiver Kevin Walter remained out of practice Friday with an injured left shoulder and Kubiak says he will be a game time decision."

So Kevin Walter seems to still be a possibility with a bruised collarbone but Derrick Ward is out. Arian Foster is returning so that's good news. It kind of sucks that all of these guys are banged up and it's only one game into the season. Houston doesn't even get a bye week until after 10 games.

I'm with you on Walter though. Why risk that collarbone injury rushing him back? It was great news finding out he didn't have a broken shoulder.
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Sep 16 2011 03:41pm
I would give Walter another week or two after this game, no need to rush him. IDK how Bryant Johnson will do, but David Anderson catches everything thrown his way, and JJ is JJ.
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Sep 18 2011 05:53pm
23-13 B)

Thank god for that fumble, Miami would've had that game if it wasn't for that fumble, and all of the missed field goals.
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