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NFL 2013 Preseason/Training Camp thread - Doritos Locos

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MechDX

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Greg said:
sorry for the large gif, but I had to make it after seeing the video:
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Because he is nervous. VY is going to replace him
 
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Hunter S.

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MechDX said:
After the collapse last year I don't want us in the top 10. Someone on local sports radio said that they felt the team started believing their own press and that is when the season started to go sour. Whole reason why Reed was brought in to keep them level headed. Oh and to show we don't age discriminate
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Yeah, that end of season collapse really killed momentum with losing the bye week. I think that the Patriots probable offensive decline puts you in a better position.
 
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The_Darkest_Red

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gutshot said:
Foles put up decent numbers as a rookie behind what can only be described as a patchwork offensive line. I'm not saying he is elite, but he's far from garbage.

And Vick may have been considered elite once, but he's now painfully average.
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I'm with you, I don't think Foles is actually that bad. No idea what his ceiling is but I wouldn't be upset to see him starting some games if I was an Eagles fan.
 
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yankeehater

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The_Darkest_Red said:
I'm with you, I don't think Foles is actually that bad. No idea what his ceiling is but I wouldn't be upset to see him starting some games if I was an Eagles fan.
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He is slow as fuck, has the weakest arm I have ever seen, and failed miserably at the end of games that he had a chance to win. I will be very upset if he is starting.
 
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The_Darkest_Red

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yankeehater said:
He is slow as fuck, has the weakest arm I have ever seen, and failed miserably at the end of games that he had a chance to win. I will be very upset if he is starting.
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Hmm, I haven't watched him nearly as much as you have I'm sure but I always got the impression that he had a pretty good arm. If nothing else watch Ponder play a game or two and it'll make you like Foles a little more. As far as the "clutch" thing I have a hard time holding that against a guy who is so inexperienced. Not everyone can be Andrew Luck. If Foles came out and stunk it up in a few more games I think I'd be right there with you, though.

EDIT: Just watched some highlights... I think I'm siding more with you at this point, haha.
 
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yankeehater

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The_Darkest_Red said:
Hmm, I haven't watched him nearly as much as you have I'm sure but I always got the impression that he had a pretty good arm. If nothing else watch Ponder play a game or two and it'll make you like Foles a little more. As far as the "clutch" thing I have a hard time holding that against a guy who is so inexperienced. Not everyone can be Andrew Luck. If Foles came out and stunk it up in a few more games I think I'd be right there with you, though.
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He has a good arm in practice but in games he constantly under throws open guys. He is not going to win you a SB, and neither is Vick, lets see what Barkley has and then get a QB at the top of the draft next year.
 
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captive

Joe Six-Pack: posting for the common man
love the irony from Bill Polian "these guys have it easy, our training camps were a lot tougher and thats why they're getting hurt" rich, coming from the guy that whined about his receivers getting mugged.
 
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Spinluck

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Yea, we're probably gonna regress this year. Just keeping my expectations low.

BannedEpisode said:
Vikings at 26?

Now, I'm not delusional. You can look at my previous predictions.

That is just insulting.
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Lol.

captive said:
love the irony from Bill Polian "these guys have it easy, our training camps were a lot tougher and thats why they're getting hurt" rich, coming from the guy that whined about his receivers getting mugged.
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Bill Polian is a fraud if I ever knew one. Not as big as a fraud as Irsay, but he's up there. Ever since he started appearing on ESPN, I've just ignored him.
 
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KingGondo

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Bowser said:
Probably his struggles getting out of bed...bodies in old age just tend not to comply anymore :(
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Elfforkusu said:
His reading glasses aren't strong enough to handle the tiny print of the new playbook.
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RBH said:
He ran out of his supply of BenGay. :(
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Clark W. Griswold said:
He has to watch his Matlock or he just can't get through the day.
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You'll all be sorry when Grampa Weeds is bombing touchdowns all day on your shitty teams.
 
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Futurevoid

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Niners get their CB, afterall:

Scott Kegley @ScottKegley 20m

#49ers sign CB Eric Wright. http://49rs.me/nL7hu
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Oh and get your Greg Jennings Green Bay gear for free.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...rea-store-giving-away-its-greg-jennings-gear/

Per Fox 11 in Green Bay, and via Paul Imig of FoxSportsWisconsin.com, The Jersey Store in Ashwaubenon — about a half-mile away from Lambeau Field — is giving away its Jennings-related merchandise, including jerseys.

The store’s manager, Mike Walters, told Fox 11 that the store’s owner was unhappy with Jennings’ most recent round of remarks about his old club.

“The owner is definitely very concerned,” Walters said, per Fox 11. “She feels like he really stepped over the line with the brainwashing comment.”
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Syracuse022

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MechDX said:
2013 Houston Texans

Offense:

QB: We all know what happened near the end of the season. While all the fault can not fall on Schaub alone (looking at your defense Wade!) he is the QB of this team and there for the leader.
There is some talk that he was never 100% after the prior seasons LisFranc injury. Dont expect Schaub to be a game changer because well...he isnt. He just needs to manage the game and use the playmakers he has. No matter what the redbloods and bandwagoners tell you Kase Keenum is not the future and TJ Yates will be #2

RB: Arian Foster has been hampered by a calf injury since OTA’s and should return to full practice this week. While some say he had a down year last year in comparison to his prior two seasons. He was still the #2 rusher in the league last season behind only AP. Ben Tate is the #2 but just recently tweaked his hamstring again. Lot of UDFA’s behind Tate that have all shown flashes during camp.

WR/TE: Some bitches forgot about Dre! NUFF SAID! Texans have finally addressed WR #2 with 1st round pick DeAndre Hopkins. Nuk has just garnered praise for his ability to catch all types of passes in between many different coverage’s during TC. It is a fact that Kubiak rarely ever praises rookies but has gotten it from Kubiak regularly. He has also started getting a chemistry with Schaub which also says a ton. If Schaub doesn’t feel comfortable with you he won’t throw it to you. Keyshawn Martin is showing some sophomore flashes as WR #3. Owen Daniels is still a fixture at TE with Garret Graham (SCONIS FOR LIFE YO!) showed flashes last season.

OL: The line WILL improve this season. The left side LT-Duane Brown (1st team All Pro) LG-Wade Smith (Pro Bowl) and C Chris Myers (Pro Bowl) will anchor the line again. The right side is still not 100% solid but it is coming together. Right now RG looks to be 2nd year player Brandon Brooks. Brooks had weight issues last season but started to come on towards the end while rookie Ben Jones (natural position is center) was the starter. Brooks caught the eye of many this camp when he went one on one with JJ Watt and controlled him at the line. RT is a contest right now between veteran Ryan Harris and Derek Newton who is coming off knee surgery. Rookie David Quesenberry has shown large promise and upside to be the swing tackle.


Texans Defense:

DL: JJ FUCKIN Watt. DONE! Seriously his line mate Antonio Smith had a good season last year and is now in the final year of his contract. 2nd year Player Jared Crick has shown marked improvement this offseason and will be the eventual full time replacement. Shaun Cody at NT is now gone (THANK TEBOW!) and Earl Mitchell will now get the starter job full time.

OLB: Gone is Connor “Im too much a fucking hipster to be good” Barwin. How does Watt have such a season last year and the starting strong side OLB get 3 fucking sacks? Brooks Reed will move over to the strong side and 2nd year player Whitney Mercilus takes over opposite Reed. This is probably the area of most concern for the defense. The depth behind these two is questionable. Two rookies Sam Montgomery and Trevardo Williams. Montgomery showed up to camp out of shape and injured a knee…my guess will be he is heading to the IR list unless he shows marked improvement. William has shown great athleticism but gets dominate when trying to shut down the edge against the run.

ILB: Cushing is back! As of this week he has been more involved in all practices after returning from an ACL injury. Cushing is the lynchpin of this defense and it showed when he went out last season. He was garnering praise as the second best ILB/MLB in the league behind Willis for his athleticism and tenacity. Next to him would be Daryl Sharpton but he can not stay healthy. Joe Mays was signed to put pressure on him and in the few practices since that signing Sharpton has shown “marked improvement”…. Opposite of Cushing you only need a two down linebacker anyway.

Secondary: This group has the potential to be something REALLY damn good this year. Turns out Johnathan Joseph was suffering for most of last season with a double sports hernia. While he was lacking 3rd year CB Kareem Jackson blossomed. Kareem was the fan base’s whipping boy for his first couple years (Kareem tripped twice as I typed this! Jnc) but last year became a near shutdown corner. Quinn is gone at safety but enter 144 year old Ed Motherfuckin Reed! While Reed is recovering from offseason hip surgery it has allowed rookie DJ Swearinger to shine. His team mates and coaches are impressed with his leadership qualities and dedication to the game combined with great abilities. Reeds impact will be felt in more than just physical abilities.


Final Thoughts: While I keep reading about the Broncos and Patriots (LMAO!) being the class of the AFC I would suggest you don’t sleep on this team. The total amount of talent the Texans have is almost scary. Here are the keys:
--Schaub needs to play smart and be what he is: a game manager and don’t make critical mistakes
--Reeds impact: the glue that will hold this team together down the stretch so they don’t start to believe their own hype like last season. The grizzled homeless guy can keep them focused.
--Trust in DeAndre Schaub!!
--With Cushings return the defense needs to return to the dominating swarm from 2011! #BULLSONPARADE bitches!

--Oh and Gary Kubiak needs to stop being a pussy and cut the opponents throats when he has a lead!
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Just ventured into the thread for the first time this preseason. God damn it, this got me so hyped. I'm not as bullish on Reed, but everything else feels spot on. Could have used a letter jacket dig though - fuck that nonsense.

I moved away from Houston in the offseason (to San Francisco) and one of the toughest parts was giving up my season tickets. A few guys from that group are going to fly up here for the 49ers game so this year, at least, I'll still get a Texans fix.
 
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Grover Cleveland

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Bowser said:
Probably his struggles getting out of bed...bodies in old age just tend not to comply anymore :(
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Elfforkusu said:
His reading glasses aren't strong enough to handle the tiny print of the new playbook.
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RBH said:
He ran out of his supply of BenGay. :(
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Clark W. Griswold said:
He has to watch his Matlock or he just can't get through the day.
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Alligatorjandro said:
Weeden should be an inspiration to all of you olds. Even with arthritis, early stages of dementia and bladder leakage he can still play football.
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You people.

They root for the Browns, can't you see they've been through enough!
 
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