Texans fan here

[HTexRyan]

Starting off, I would first like to say I've always had alot of respect for your franchise and am glad to see y'all are beginning to turn things around again. I began paying closer attention to your team once you acquired Jamaal Charles, a hometown guy who i've followed since his high school days at Memorial High School when he would run for 300+ yards on my alma mater.

However, outside of what he is doing and for the most part what the offense is starting to accomplish, i know next to nothing about your defense and your coaching philosophies outside of catching a slight peak of the end of your matchup with Indy over the weekend(wished you would've pulled it out). What should the Texans expect to see defensively when you head down to Reliant this Sunday? Will your offense continue with the traditional running style you have been succeeding with or take your chances with Cassell and attack one of the most abysmal pass defenses in league history?

In all honesty, i'd love to say what you should expect out of the Texans, but even i really do not know. It all begins with deciding which team that we are going to field, the dominant offensive juggernaut, or the charmin ultra soft offense we have fielded against the Giants and the Cowboys. After leading the league in passing last year, Schaub has began this year being completely erratic with the football, making bad reads, holding on for too long, and often being timid and lacking confidence in the pocket. Andre Johnson still is not back at full strength, but even not at full strength he will still be the main guy you have to gameplan for due to his big play ability. Arian Foster carried the team on his back up to this past Sunday, in which the Giants dominated our offensive line and took away all of our cutback lanes which our zone blocking scheme relies on, therefore shutting him down.

Defensively, we are fielding the worst pass defense in the league and if it continues at the rate that it is, will go down as the worst in the history of the NFL by over 40 yards per game. We are starting a rookie CB who has been nothing short of burnt toast, and a 2nd year guy who shows flashes of good things, but is also very inconsistent. You all know Bernard Pollard, who i'm glad you cut, because he has been nothing but a playmaker and a big hitter for us since he got here, but his passing coverage isn't exactly brilliant, and can be vulnerable due to poor CB play. Our FS position hasn't been figured out yet, as we have been bouncing back and forth between an over the hill guy in Eugene Wilson with stone hands, and a playmaker who is playing his first full season and still has alot to learn in Troy Nolan.

Our LBs are the best part of our defense, in which we have two pro bowlers anchoring a couple of the spots in Demeco Ryans and Brian Cushing. Cushing in his first game back last week was the only real bright spot of our ugly loss, and was still making plenty of plays. The middle of our field is solidified and the only real strength of this defense. As far as our d-line goes, if you double up on Mario Williams, you stop any pass rush we may have. We also have Antonio Smith who can also make a sack here and there when he wants to try, but our inconsistent pass rush does not really help out a young and struggling secondary. Our run defense is pretty stout for the most part, but that is also added to the fact that no team to this point in the season has found a point in running the ball when our secondary is that bad.

As far as my predictions for the game goes, i fully expect Matt Cassel to look like a Hall of Famer against our secondary, and i'm hoping that we can contain Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones at all costs. Our team will be forced to play well as i really don't think we'll put up 3 horrendous home performances in a row, but with this team you just never know. The blatant homer in me will pick the final score as

Chiefs-17
Texans-20


Let's hope for an injury free, hard fought game, and good luck the rest of the season as you take on a couple more of our division foes in Tennessee and Jacksonville!

[Lazeye]

Old Texans 24
New Texans 17

[okikcfan]

I do expect to see more of a passing game this Sunday from Cassel. which in it's self might be kinda intresting. We really want to see Cassel do a better job in that area and I for one feel they just need to cut him loose and see what he can really do. Right now he is just too limited. He also needs to get better at some of the choices he makes. This will be a good defensive game but I think the over all outcome will depend on the passing game. Cassel has to step up and show us some thing.....

[tornadospotter]

Welcome to the Crowd, I appreciate how you post on our site with respect and just as fan of your team. Thank you. I also share your feelings for a well played game, injury free. However, I must respectfully disagree with the ending you want. The Chiefs, not the old texans, The Chiefs are coming, the war chants have started.

[chief31]

Honestly, I would expect our running game, specifically Charles, to break a long one, or two.

Playing tough run defense doesn't usually apply to his style, as with Chris Johnson. So the quick move through the hole may get him into the secondary more often than most HBs.

I'd be wary of our return game too. McCluster and Arenas have shown early that they are capable of breaking away.

The passing offense has not come out of it's shell yet. Hopefully your Texans will be the passing game's "coming out party".

As for our defense? They have been flat-out tough.

They are playing stout against the run. They are very tight in coverage. And the pass-rush is alive and well.

When a 3-4 defense is coached well, and is playing well, there are no glaring weaknesses.

The best gameplan against it is often power running.

Best of luck to The Texans after this game. But, until then....

DOWN WITH THE TEXANS!!!!!!!!!!!

[hometeam]

I lived in Houston for 5 years. 5 BAD years fo the Texans. I kept my chiefs fandom up the whole time with direct ticket :P

That being said. Its a tough game for us.

[Chief4Ever&Ever]

Welcome Texans fan. I also believe the Chiefs will pull this one out, if our defense can play as they have, containing the run and keep Andre Johnson in check we have a shot. That said, our offense other than my boy Jamaal Charles is nothing to be scared of! Cassell is, wel,l in a word unimpressive against any defense, he does not look like he is worth over 40 mill to me. It will be a close game, and fingers crossed we can get Bowe to catch a ball or two. Maybe we could bring back Lake Dawson to take his place....

[kcvet]

we win unless butter fingers drops some more.

[Connie Jo]

Starting off, I would first like to say I've always had alot of respect for your franchise and am glad to see y'all are beginning to turn things around again. I began paying closer attention to your team once you acquired Jamaal Charles, a hometown guy who i've followed since his high school days at Memorial High School when he would run for 300+ yards on my alma mater.

However, outside of what he is doing and for the most part what the offense is starting to accomplish, i know next to nothing about your defense and your coaching philosophies outside of catching a slight peak of the end of your matchup with Indy over the weekend(wished you would've pulled it out). What should the Texans expect to see defensively when you head down to Reliant this Sunday? Will your offense continue with the traditional running style you have been succeeding with or take your chances with Cassell and attack one of the most abysmal pass defenses in league history?

In all honesty, i'd love to say what you should expect out of the Texans, but even i really do not know. It all begins with deciding which team that we are going to field, the dominant offensive juggernaut, or the charmin ultra soft offense we have fielded against the Giants and the Cowboys. After leading the league in passing last year, Schaub has began this year being completely erratic with the football, making bad reads, holding on for too long, and often being timid and lacking confidence in the pocket. Andre Johnson still is not back at full strength, but even not at full strength he will still be the main guy you have to gameplan for due to his big play ability. Arian Foster carried the team on his back up to this past Sunday, in which the Giants dominated our offensive line and took away all of our cutback lanes which our zone blocking scheme relies on, therefore shutting him down.

Defensively, we are fielding the worst pass defense in the league and if it continues at the rate that it is, will go down as the worst in the history of the NFL by over 40 yards per game. We are starting a rookie CB who has been nothing short of burnt toast, and a 2nd year guy who shows flashes of good things, but is also very inconsistent. You all know Bernard Pollard, who i'm glad you cut, because he has been nothing but a playmaker and a big hitter for us since he got here, but his passing coverage isn't exactly brilliant, and can be vulnerable due to poor CB play. Our FS position hasn't been figured out yet, as we have been bouncing back and forth between an over the hill guy in Eugene Wilson with stone hands, and a playmaker who is playing his first full season and still has alot to learn in Troy Nolan.

Our LBs are the best part of our defense, in which we have two pro bowlers anchoring a couple of the spots in Demeco Ryans and Brian Cushing. Cushing in his first game back last week was the only real bright spot of our ugly loss, and was still making plenty of plays. The middle of our field is solidified and the only real strength of this defense. As far as our d-line goes, if you double up on Mario Williams, you stop any pass rush we may have. We also have Antonio Smith who can also make a sack here and there when he wants to try, but our inconsistent pass rush does not really help out a young and struggling secondary. Our run defense is pretty stout for the most part, but that is also added to the fact that no team to this point in the season has found a point in running the ball when our secondary is that bad.

As far as my predictions for the game goes, i fully expect Matt Cassel to look like a Hall of Famer against our secondary, and i'm hoping that we can contain Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones at all costs. Our team will be forced to play well as i really don't think we'll put up 3 horrendous home performances in a row, but with this team you just never know. The blatant homer in me will pick the final score as

Chiefs-17
Texans-20


Let's hope for an injury free, hard fought game, and good luck the rest of the season as you take on a couple more of our division foes in Tennessee and Jacksonville!

You're not a coach or assistant coach for the Texans are ya...wanting to know our secrets? LOL ~kidding~

Welcome to Chiefs Crowd...home of the best of the best Chiefs fans! I enjoyed reading your post, very respectful and well done! :)

Good luck to your Texans, and as well I hope for an injury free game for both teams. I'm gonna turn the W/L around though, haha. :)

Chiefs 28
Texans 17

[Pro_Angler]

lol connie.. welcome to the site, you should hang out during the game, we have a great game day thread each week.

goodluck KC 24- Houston 20

[Boxermm187]

IMO chiefs need to contain Foster. He has been a beast!! contain him and slaton, throwo out the playaction, and force them to be beat us with the pass. that is going to be thier game plan, as well from all the other teams the chiefs will face. Time for cassel to step up and Bowe to put the 2 drops behind him and show he is a number one WR or 2. hopefully they all play with a chip on thier sholder