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.I agree with the LT big time- protection is the key here. I don't think they need an upgarde at #2 WR, I think Gaffney will be fine with same protection. These guys can't get downfield before their QB gets killed.Kubiak won't have anything to do with it. The Left Tackle and a decent No.2 will
A great offensive scheme is worthless if the QB doesn't have time to throw the ball.I completely disagreeHe's a bright offensive mind. He'll find a way to get Andre involved more as he was 2 years ago.Kubiak won't have anything to do with it. The Left Tackle and a decent No.2 will
with most things I'd agree with you (esp W-L)but not for the sake of this thread. If you look at the most sacked QBs, those few don't necessarily throw for puny yardage or not have a decent WR.A great offensive scheme is worthless if the QB doesn't have time to throw the ball.I completely disagreeHe's a bright offensive mind. He'll find a way to get Andre involved more as he was 2 years ago.Kubiak won't have anything to do with it. The Left Tackle and a decent No.2 will
there's a lot of things that go into it. But anyone who thinks David Carr is as bad as Joey Harrington hasn't watched Carr play. He still makes intelligent decisions, and he just hasn't had a chance to succeed.Hopefully Kubiak will bring a winning attitude to this franchise, much like Marvin Lewis did for the Bengals.with most things I'd agree with you (esp W-L)but not for the sake of this thread. If you look at the most sacked QBs, those few don't necessarily throw for puny yardage or not have a decent WR.A great offensive scheme is worthless if the QB doesn't have time to throw the ball.I completely disagreeHe's a bright offensive mind. He'll find a way to get Andre involved more as he was 2 years ago.Kubiak won't have anything to do with it. The Left Tackle and a decent No.2 will
Aren't you being a little too tough on the baboon?I've been patient with Johnson in a dynasty. Always felt his situation held him back. He finished the season better than some may realize. Not counting the toilet bowl against SanFran to end the season, AJ was on a 100 reception, 1,200 yard, 4 TD pace over the last half of the season. Of course, the low TDs are a concern but you would expect an improvement with so many touches.
No no no. Pitts was excellent at LT last season. Once moved to LT, in 11 starts he allowed three sacks. He shut down Freeney twice. He shut down Jarred Allen. He dominated in the last three games of the season. He has been one of the NFL's best run blockers for a few years. He's Dom's best run blocker, and we all know they've been pretty good in that department. Orlando Pace praised the guy. Rayfield Wright said he was playing at a pro-bowl level. Carr praised him. Capers praised him. Houston has a very solid LT. He's still y9ung. He's signed cheap for five years. It would be a huge waste to invest a ton in the position with all the other problems on the OL. Pitts > Ferguson next year. D'Brick is going to need a little time, just like any LT not named Ogden or Pace. Pitts has put in the time and is playing great.Just because a line is bad doesn't automatically make LT the problem. Houston also has a decent center in McKinney, and a decent though aging guard in Weigert. Weigert was forced to play RT injured last year, and therein lies the problem. Both guards were awful and Weigert is not a tackle, so he stunk on the edge too.I agree with the LT big time- protection is the key here. I don't think they need an upgarde at #2 WR, I think Gaffney will be fine with same protection. These guys can't get downfield before their QB gets killed.Kubiak won't have anything to do with it. The Left Tackle and a decent No.2 will
I agree that Johnson is extremely talented but I don't think alot will change from last year. There is simply too many holes to fill at other positions (namely LT, DB, LB, DE). The Texans definitely need a #2 WR but it probably not that high of priority for them.
excellent post, and anyone who follows the team closely knows that Pitts is a better Tackle than Guard, and while the line has issues...it's certainly not with Chester Pitts.....but I'd add that McKinney played much better at LG than he did at C. The team needs a RG for the aging Weigert, a RT (unless you put Pitts there and draft Ferguson), and most likely a Center since Hodgdon may not be able to move out oversized interior tackles.If Andre is going to improve then David Carr is going to have to be more accurate throwing to his WR's on the run. Ted Marchibroda was doing the color on the game and said that Carr was easy to defend because he has a hard time hitting players on the run in stride. Most of his completions are on stop patterns, come backs, sideline patterns or hitch passes. Andre had to catch everything knowing that he was going to get creamed...he took a ton of hits last year and was beat up due to having to catch the ball standing still so much. Andre's numbers won't improve (for top fantasy consistency) until Carr "gets it" or we replace him.No no no. Pitts was excellent at LT last season. Once moved to LT, in 11 starts he allowed three sacks. He shut down Freeney twice. He shut down Jarred Allen. He dominated in the last three games of the season. He has been one of the NFL's best run blockers for a few years. He's Dom's best run blocker, and we all know they've been pretty good in that department. Orlando Pace praised the guy. Rayfield Wright said he was playing at a pro-bowl level. Carr praised him. Capers praised him. Houston has a very solid LT. He's still y9ung. He's signed cheap for five years. It would be a huge waste to invest a ton in the position with all the other problems on the OL. Pitts > Ferguson next year. D'Brick is going to need a little time, just like any LT not named Ogden or Pace. Pitts has put in the time and is playing great.Just because a line is bad doesn't automatically make LT the problem. Houston also has a decent center in McKinney, and a decent though aging guard in Weigert. Weigert was forced to play RT injured last year, and therein lies the problem. Both guards were awful and Weigert is not a tackle, so he stunk on the edge too.I agree with the LT big time- protection is the key here. I don't think they need an upgarde at #2 WR, I think Gaffney will be fine with same protection. These guys can't get downfield before their QB gets killed.Kubiak won't have anything to do with it. The Left Tackle and a decent No.2 will
They need a RT, and they need guards.
huh? who mentioned Harrington? left field?there's a lot of things that go into it. But anyone who thinks David Carr is as bad as Joey Harrington hasn't watched Carr play.with most things I'd agree with you (esp W-L)but not for the sake of this thread. If you look at the most sacked QBs, those few don't necessarily throw for puny yardage or not have a decent WR.A great offensive scheme is worthless if the QB doesn't have time to throw the ball.I completely disagreeHe's a bright offensive mind. He'll find a way to get Andre involved more as he was 2 years ago.Kubiak won't have anything to do with it. The Left Tackle and a decent No.2 will
Thanks for good insight there. I had seen that a Houston writer said Pitts had done well in the 2nd half. But that's the first I saw it, and frankly didn't believe it. They moved him out of there the previous season. So now I am sold that Pitts is good at LT, and AJ needs help on other parts of the line to blast off. Carr and those short drop-backs were just awful. No WR can excel that way.No no no. Pitts was excellent at LT last season. Once moved to LT, in 11 starts he allowed three sacks. He shut down Freeney twice. He shut down Jarred Allen. He dominated in the last three games of the season. He has been one of the NFL's best run blockers for a few years. He's Dom's best run blocker, and we all know they've been pretty good in that department. Orlando Pace praised the guy. Rayfield Wright said he was playing at a pro-bowl level. Carr praised him. Capers praised him. Houston has a very solid LT. He's still y9ung. He's signed cheap for five years. It would be a huge waste to invest a ton in the position with all the other problems on the OL. Pitts > Ferguson next year. D'Brick is going to need a little time, just like any LT not named Ogden or Pace. Pitts has put in the time and is playing great.Just because a line is bad doesn't automatically make LT the problem. Houston also has a decent center in McKinney, and a decent though aging guard in Weigert. Weigert was forced to play RT injured last year, and therein lies the problem. Both guards were awful and Weigert is not a tackle, so he stunk on the edge too.I agree with the LT big time- protection is the key here. I don't think they need an upgarde at #2 WR, I think Gaffney will be fine with same protection. These guys can't get downfield before their QB gets killed.Kubiak won't have anything to do with it. The Left Tackle and a decent No.2 will
They need a RT, and they need guards.
Top 10 season with a top five a possibility?!? I agree he COULD do it, but the offense needs to be revamped, i.e, they have to get good wr's oppoisite him.they STILL need to sign a veteran, maybe an Eric Moulds or someone of that caliber to free up AJ to do his thing on the other side. until then,all bets are off on AJ having a top 5 fantasy WR season...he'll be another also-ran WR if they don't go after a talented WR who can take some of the double/triple team coverage off of AJ..
