Texans Upgrade Again

Hammer755 · 03-04-2004, 03:30 PM

In the first 2 days of free agency, the Texans have re-worked Gary Walker's deal, signed Todd Wade, and just announced the signing of DT Robaire Smith. In addition to that, word is that Seth Payne will be healthy for camp. Houston could be one of the most improved teams in the league and a viable playoff candidate this year.

Anyone else agree?

SunDancer · 03-04-2004, 03:34 PM

I think Houston is building the team quietly. Is their philosophy similar to the Eagles or Pats building philosophy?

cthomer5000 · 03-04-2004, 03:34 PM

Completely. They were a few 4th quarter collapses from winning 7 or 8 games this year. While I think it might be tough for them to actually make the playoffs, i'd expect no less than a .500 record this season.

Hammer755 · 03-04-2004, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

Completely. They were a few 4th quarter collapses from winning 7 or 8 games this year. While I think it might be tough for them to actually make the playoffs, i'd expect no less than a .500 record this season.

Yeah, and those near-wins came against quality teams like New England, Indy, and Tennessee. Throw in games against the Jets and Bengals that they couldn't hold onto, and Houston very well could have won 10 games last season with a win against both Super Bowl teams. Of course, they also got beaten badly by not-so quality teams like Jacksonville and Tampa, so it went both ways.

KevinNU7 · 03-04-2004, 03:48 PM

Every year a WTF team makes the Super Bowl. Next season it will be Houston

Franklinnoble · 03-04-2004, 04:03 PM

I think Houston making a Super Bowl run is a bit of a stretch. I think they'll be somewhere between 7-9 and 9-7 - it really depends on how Carr does.

AgPete · 03-04-2004, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer755

In the first 2 days of free agency, the Texans have re-worked Gary Walker's deal, signed Todd Wade, and just announced the signing of DT Robaire Smith. In addition to that, word is that Seth Payne will be healthy for camp. Houston could be one of the most improved teams in the league and a viable playoff candidate this year.

Anyone else agree?

American by birth. Texan by the grace of god.

If the Cowboys don't make it I hope Houston does.

JeeberD · 03-04-2004, 04:31 PM

Bleh. I still hate the Texans for what they did to us two years ago...

INDalltheway · 03-04-2004, 04:41 PM

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Bleh. I still hate the Texans for what they did to us two years ago...

Two words... Dave Campo. 'nuff said.

bigdawg2003 · 03-04-2004, 05:23 PM

that game was the greatest sporting experience ive ever seen

The Afoci · 03-04-2004, 06:57 PM

The Arizona Cardinals build without using big names.

AgPete · 03-04-2004, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by INDalltheway

Two words... Dave Campo. 'nuff said.

No doubt. I can forgive a lot after the Campo years. No worries Jeeber, Houston always thought they were a rivalry but the Cowboys piss on the Oilers, Texans, and whatever franchise that hot and muggy city can keep.

It was a pretty devastating loss though thinking back on it.

sterlingice · 03-04-2004, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AgPete

American by birth. Texan by the grace of god.

If the Cowboys don't make it I hope Houston does.

Funny, as a Houstonian, I only have two words for Dallas:

GET BENT

SI

AgPete · 03-04-2004, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Funny, as a Houstonian, I only have two words for Dallas:

GET BENT

SI

Well that's what you get for growing up in Houston. My friend, I wish you could have been part of a glorious Dallas birth and automatically cheered for a winning NFL team. The interstate rivalry probably wouldn't have affected your blood as much.

Leonidas · 03-04-2004, 08:13 PM

Robaire Smith is a good pickup, but Houston really screwed up the whole FA market when they gave Todd Wade, an average RT, $25M. I'd say the overpaid him at least 40%.

tucker342 · 03-04-2004, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AgPete

Well that's what you get for growing up in Houston. My friend, I wish you could have been part of a glorious Dallas birth and automatically cheered for a winning NFL team. The interstate rivalry probably wouldn't have affected your blood as much.

Oh ya those Cowboys of two years ago were part of one hell of a dynasty. Not only that, they showed those Texans who the kings of Texas are!

AgPete · 03-04-2004, 08:22 PM

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Oh ya those Cowboys of two years ago were part of one hell of a dynasty. Not only that, they showed those Texans who the kings of Texas are!

That particular game is omitted in the annuls of Cowboys history.

cthomer5000 · 03-04-2004, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas

Robaire Smith is a good pickup, but Houston really screwed up the whole FA market when they gave Todd Wade, an average RT, $25M. I'd say the overpaid him at least 40%.

I also wasn't too excited about that signing. I've been following Houston extremely closely since they landed the team, and generally like most moves. But among all their good signings/non-signings, they generally throw in a few head-stratchers.

Travis · 03-05-2004, 12:38 AM

Once the Texans find out if Domanick Davis can keep going at the pace he did last year, all they'll need is for one of their TE's to really step up to have a fairly good offense. Now if only Boselli would have been able to regain his lost form instead of fading out of football altogether.

cartman · 03-05-2004, 03:50 AM

But they are having a definite downgrade in the cheerleader department. My friend and co-worker, Shawna, decided after three years that was enough. She won't be trying out for the 2004 squad. She didn't like the thought of being a 30 year old cheerleader...

cthomer5000 · 03-05-2004, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis

Once the Texans find out if Domanick Davis can keep going at the pace he did last year, all they'll need is for one of their TE's to really step up to have a fairly good offense. Now if only Boselli would have been able to regain his lost form instead of fading out of football altogether.

Tony Hollings should be able to fully show him what he has this year. So even if Davis doesn't work out, there's potential that Hollings could be the guy (although he apparently looked terrible last season).

03-04-2004, 03:48 PM	#5
KevinNU7 College Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Beantown	Every year a WTF team makes the Super Bowl. Next season it will be Houston __________________ Boston Bashers - III.14 - (8347)

03-04-2004, 04:31 PM	#8
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Bleh. I still hate the Texans for what they did to us two years ago... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-04-2004, 05:23 PM	#10
bigdawg2003 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Austin, Texas, USA	that game was the greatest sporting experience ive ever seen __________________ I didn't even know Elvis was from Memphis. I thought he was from Tennessee.

03-04-2004, 06:57 PM	#11
The Afoci Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Moorhead	The Arizona Cardinals build without using big names. __________________ I had something.

03-04-2004, 08:13 PM	#15
Leonidas College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Anglia	Robaire Smith is a good pickup, but Houston really screwed up the whole FA market when they gave Todd Wade, an average RT, $25M. I'd say the overpaid him at least 40%. __________________ Molon labe

03-04-2004, 03:34 PM	#2
SunDancer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2002	I think Houston is building the team quietly. Is their philosophy similar to the Eagles or Pats building philosophy?

03-04-2004, 04:03 PM	#6
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I think Houston making a Super Bowl run is a bit of a stretch. I think they'll be somewhere between 7-9 and 9-7 - it really depends on how Carr does.

03-05-2004, 12:38 AM	#19
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	Once the Texans find out if Domanick Davis can keep going at the pace he did last year, all they'll need is for one of their TE's to really step up to have a fairly good offense. Now if only Boselli would have been able to regain his lost form instead of fading out of football altogether. __________________ "I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." - Rogers Hornsby

03-05-2004, 03:50 AM	#20
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	But they are having a definite downgrade in the cheerleader department. My friend and co-worker, Shawna, decided after three years that was enough. She won't be trying out for the 2004 squad. She didn't like the thought of being a 30 year old cheerleader... __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

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