That's Football...That's Life:Matt10's Houston Texans (NFL 2k5)

[Matt10]

Quote: Originally Posted by fightinchicken26

I love this franchise. Good luck in the upcoming season. Just don't trade away Sam Bradford like Graham Harrell!

Haha, definitely won't do that. I still regret that move as far as QB position is concerned - but then again I got a great RT in Ryan Clady, so it all worked out.

[Matt10]

Waiting in the wings: First round draft picks Jimmy Clausen (Chiefs) and Sam Bradford (Texans) impressed during the preseason. It's a surprise to some that why their head coaches are not starting the outsanding rookies. The reason why is head coach Gary Kubiak (Texans) and head coach Herm Edwards (Chiefs) are not risk takers. They choose who the veterans are in Matt Schaub and Brodie Croyle, and leave Clausen and Bradford to wait eagerly for their chance to shine.

A running start: Chris Johnson missed the majority of last season with a torn achilles, but also did not register great numbers - fumbling more than scoring. Johnson will be looking to regain his form against what some are saying the weakest defense in the NFL. The Chiefs' Larry Johnson has hailed himself as one of the best backs in the league, but the revamped Houston side might say otherwise with the arrival of Antonio Cromartie in the offseason, and outstanding veteran linebacker, Demeco Ryans.

The Score: 28-14 Texans. The game won't be a defensive battle, it will mostly consist of mistakes, penalties, etc. A typical first game of the season. Schaub is expected to have a lot of pressure on his shoulders as the Houston faithful will be waiting for the quarterback to make a mistake, so young Sam Bradford can officially call Houston home.

Pregame done by Matt10

[raidersbball20]

I think you should trade Schaub. You could get someone good for him, and Bradford has some really good ratings for a rookie, also he will progress a lot

[Matt10]

Quote: Originally Posted by raidersbball20

I think you should trade Schaub. You could get someone good for him, and Bradford has some really good ratings for a rookie, also he will progress a lot

True, but for now it seems Schaub is the veteran that every rookie needs. We will see if things start to go South - and how quickly.

[Matt10]

[Mr. Franchise]

LARRY JOHNSON RUSHED FOR 2,400 YARDS LAST YEAR?

[Matt10]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr. Franchise

LARRY JOHNSON RUSHED FOR 2,400 YARDS LAST YEAR?

Naw, it's a glitch in the game. It takes all the yards from season 2008 and 2009.

[bhurst99]

Devard Darling's final TD catch and grab was sick. I mean it must have made you sick the way your defenders couldn't stop him.

Your offensive line looks like it could be a problem.