Joe Saunders ~ Houston Texans (HC09)

[chestnutz6]

So I just recently picked up HC09 for 15 bucks, and have only had it for a little while.

I always enjoy making dynasties, so I decided to take a young, exciting team in the Houston Texans (although I'm a diehard Eagles fan).

I don't know much about the game or all the little tricks, so it'll be a learning process. Any suggestions or tips along the way would be much appreciated.

I'll be starting in the offseason.

[chestnutz6]

[Kahuma]

It'll be interesting since you dont know all the sleepers. Unless someones tell you...

[Sanchez_Mareno]

What will Mario Williams play in your 3-4?

[chestnutz6]

Probably on the right end. I may switch to a 4-3, but I've only got one good DT in Okoye, so I'll probably stick with a 3-4.

I'll have the roster and such up soon. Maybe I'll be able to get to the free agents tonight.

I know some of the sleepers since i've been reading other dynasties, but not all of them. I'm trying to keep this realistic.

[chestnutz6]

[kdmajoslin]

Nice graphics. Looking forward to seeing how you do. My advice would be to ignore any advice...if that makes sense.

The game is way better when you are learning everything the first time in my opinion.

[chestnutz6]

MISC THINGS PERTAINING TO THE FRANCHISE

Probably go with 15 minutes (is that the norm?)

TEAM NEEDS
Coach Saunders announces the positions his team needs to focus on this offseason.

1. LOLB
2. FS
3. RG
4. SS
5. HB
6. LG
7. RT
8. LE


SALARY CAP
The Texans currently have $40.5 M in cap room, so they'll likely be doing some shopping this summer.


DRAFT PICKS
1st round (18)
3rd round (79)
4th round (115)
5th round (146)
6th round (177)
7th round (208)

With a lack in draft picks this year, the Texans may look to trade some players for draft picks.


APPROVAL RATING: 66
Fans - 64
Media - 74
Owner - 50
Players - 86
Staff - 69


PHILOSOPHY
Everything except trainer hire - Give up no control
Trainer hire - some control

Trade philosophy - Trade down
Future draft picks - Overvalue
Trade frequency - Heavy
Philosophy - Aggressive

Draft - Biggest team needs
Workouts - Biggest team needs
Reg. Season - Big School focus

Contract counter offer - Cheap
Franchise tag - Heavily use
Salary cap - prefer 1MIL in cap space
Re-sign - Based on talent
Spending - Spend money on two biggest needs
Negotiation - Haggle

QB - Pure passer
HB - Power
FB - Blocking
WR - Speed
TE - Soft hands/Routes
OG - Size/strength
C - Balanced
OT - Pass block
DL - One gap penetrator
DE - Prototype
OLB - Prototype
MLB - Prototype
CB - Ballhawk/Man cover
FS/SS - Ballhawk

Build through NFL draft

Blitz - Normal
Pass coverage - Man
Defensive playbook control - Def. Coordinator
Scheme - 3-4
Defining moment - Balanced
No huddle - Balanced
Offensive playbook control - Head Coach
Scheme - Spread

Injury playing status - Moderate