Time to Eat Crow

Beastmode · 09-10-2019, 08:46 AM

I was 100% wrong on the NASCAR package. It was very effective. You could tell Watson was not prepared to deal with it most of the game. Thought he would have more time or easily escape. I do think if they had Clowney it would not have worked that great and that's what I was going off of before he was traded.

I was wrong about Latavious. Extremely rare long distance TD scamper but it was impressive. Didn't think the man still had the juice. I will say though they went away from him when the game got super tight which they should.
It's going to be interesting to see if they try to preserve him with a lead or use him more. If they use him like a bowling ball with a good lead probably not ideal for him.

SmashMouth · 09-10-2019, 09:01 AM

Kamara had more carries than Latavious, probably due to the circumstances of the game. It was good to see that long TD run from Latavious, something we had seen in his highlight reel.

K Major · 09-10-2019, 09:11 AM

Today is probably not a day to rant on Dennis Allen, however ....

He has to call a better defensive game plan inside of 50 seconds & no timeouts for an offense. We have too many 1st -4th rounders on the defensive side not to be able to defend the end zone better. Also the inability to get the D off the field on 3rd down is a concern.

It's happening more than a few times on his watch. Fix this ... please?

rezburna · 09-10-2019, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Today is probably not a day to rant on Dennis Allen, however ....

He has to call a better defensive game plan inside of 50 seconds & no timeouts for an offense. We have too many 1st -4th rounders on the defensive side not to be able to defend the end zone better. Also the inability to get the D off the field on 3rd down is a concern.

It's happening more than a few times on his watch. Fix this ... please?

On the Texans last drive I saw everybody backed off their man except Lattimore. He walked up and tried to press Hopkins and the alarms in my head started to fire off. I knew exactly where Watson was going. Throw it to your best player in that situation and let him make a play. I love the confidence, but the only corner I’d be comfortable seeing that from in that situation is Jalen Ramsey.

CHA_CHING · 09-10-2019, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Today is probably not a day to rant on Dennis Allen, however ....

He has to call a better defensive game plan inside of 50 seconds & no timeouts for an offense. We have too many 1st -4th rounders on the defensive side not to be able to defend the end zone better. Also the inability to get the D off the field on 3rd down is a concern.

It's happening more than a few times on his watch. Fix this ... please?

He pressed man coverage in the situation with 50 seconds.

I know people complain about the dime package, but that would've been the best time to use it.

Not the first time he's blew it like that. Brought back memories of the hail mary the Vikings pulled on us in the playoffs.

Beastmode · 09-10-2019, 09:31 AM

I don't know what else could have been done. Watson and Hopkins are two of the toughest to stop. We sacked the hell out of him, hurt him and still...Hopkins making circus catches. For the first game our D did a good considering what they were up against.

The Dude · 09-10-2019, 09:46 AM

The Texans look like a carbon copy of us last year. It’s the Watson/Hopkins show. Will bite them in the end.

rezburna · 09-10-2019, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

The Texans look like a carbon copy of us last year. It’s the Watson/Hopkins show. Will bite them in the end.

Idk about that. Will Fuller and Kenny Stills are legit. Carlos Hyde and Duke Johnson are a legit combo. It’s offensive line issues holding them back. You can’t give up 6 sacks. EVER.

ScottF · 09-10-2019, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Idk about that. Will Fuller and Kenny Stills are legit. Carlos Hyde and Duke Johnson are a legit combo. It’s offensive line issues holding them back. You can’t give up 6 sacks. EVER.

Yeah, and the announcers were absolutely slobbering over Tunsil, who got blown up multiple times.

Watson was unbelievable, staying in there and delivering the ball. Hopkins was Hopkins, but IMO was given too much space and too little attention. He was wide open several times

CheramieIII · 09-10-2019, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

The Texans look like a carbon copy of us last year. It’s the Watson/Hopkins show. Will bite them in the end.

Already bit them!

09-10-2019, 08:46 AM	#1
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Time to Eat Crow I was 100% wrong on the NASCAR package. It was very effective. You could tell Watson was not prepared to deal with it most of the game. Thought he would have more time or easily escape. I do think if they had Clowney it would not have worked that great and that's what I was going off of before he was traded. I was wrong about Latavious. Extremely rare long distance TD scamper but it was impressive. Didn't think the man still had the juice. I will say though they went away from him when the game got super tight which they should. It's going to be interesting to see if they try to preserve him with a lead or use him more. If they use him like a bowling ball with a good lead probably not ideal for him. SaintFanInATLHELL, Barry from MS, jeanpierre and 4 others like this.
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09-10-2019, 09:01 AM	#2
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,479 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Time to Eat Crow Kamara had more carries than Latavious, probably due to the circumstances of the game. It was good to see that long TD run from Latavious, something we had seen in his highlight reel. Rsanders24 and rezburna like this.

09-10-2019, 09:11 AM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,742 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Time to Eat Crow Today is probably not a day to rant on Dennis Allen, however .... He has to call a better defensive game plan inside of 50 seconds & no timeouts for an offense. We have too many 1st -4th rounders on the defensive side not to be able to defend the end zone better. Also the inability to get the D off the field on 3rd down is a concern. It's happening more than a few times on his watch. Fix this ... please? CheramieIII, Barry from MS, Beastmode and 1 others like this.

09-10-2019, 09:35 AM	#4
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Re: Time to Eat Crow Originally Posted by K Major Today is probably not a day to rant on Dennis Allen, however .... He has to call a better defensive game plan inside of 50 seconds & no timeouts for an offense. We have too many 1st -4th rounders on the defensive side not to be able to defend the end zone better. Also the inability to get the D off the field on 3rd down is a concern. It's happening more than a few times on his watch. Fix this ... please? On the Texans last drive I saw everybody backed off their man except Lattimore. He walked up and tried to press Hopkins and the alarms in my head started to fire off. I knew exactly where Watson was going. Throw it to your best player in that situation and let him make a play. I love the confidence, but the only corner I’d be comfortable seeing that from in that situation is Jalen Ramsey. Beastmode and K Major like this.

09-10-2019, 01:58 PM	#5
CHA_CHING 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 1,159	Re: Time to Eat Crow Originally Posted by K Major Today is probably not a day to rant on Dennis Allen, however .... He has to call a better defensive game plan inside of 50 seconds & no timeouts for an offense. We have too many 1st -4th rounders on the defensive side not to be able to defend the end zone better. Also the inability to get the D off the field on 3rd down is a concern. It's happening more than a few times on his watch. Fix this ... please? He pressed man coverage in the situation with 50 seconds. I know people complain about the dime package, but that would've been the best time to use it. Not the first time he's blew it like that. Brought back memories of the hail mary the Vikings pulled on us in the playoffs.

09-10-2019, 09:31 AM	#6
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Time to Eat Crow I don't know what else could have been done. Watson and Hopkins are two of the toughest to stop. We sacked the hell out of him, hurt him and still...Hopkins making circus catches. For the first game our D did a good considering what they were up against. jnormand, cmike and Saint in Aus like this.
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09-10-2019, 09:46 AM	#7
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Time to Eat Crow The Texans look like a carbon copy of us last year. It’s the Watson/Hopkins show. Will bite them in the end.
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09-10-2019, 09:50 AM	#8
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Re: Time to Eat Crow Originally Posted by The Dude The Texans look like a carbon copy of us last year. It’s the Watson/Hopkins show. Will bite them in the end. Idk about that. Will Fuller and Kenny Stills are legit. Carlos Hyde and Duke Johnson are a legit combo. It’s offensive line issues holding them back. You can’t give up 6 sacks. EVER. Rsanders24 and Beastmode like this.

09-10-2019, 02:46 PM	#9
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Time to Eat Crow Originally Posted by rezburna Idk about that. Will Fuller and Kenny Stills are legit. Carlos Hyde and Duke Johnson are a legit combo. It’s offensive line issues holding them back. You can’t give up 6 sacks. EVER. Yeah, and the announcers were absolutely slobbering over Tunsil, who got blown up multiple times. Watson was unbelievable, staying in there and delivering the ball. Hopkins was Hopkins, but IMO was given too much space and too little attention. He was wide open several times

09-10-2019, 08:06 PM	#10
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,490 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Time to Eat Crow Originally Posted by The Dude The Texans look like a carbon copy of us last year. It’s the Watson/Hopkins show. Will bite them in the end. Already bit them! Beastmode and The Dude like this.