*** TEXANS 2016 SEASON THREAD ***

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Steve McQueen
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As our first preseason game is just a few days away, and the fact the offseason thread has devolved into bickering over the precise characterization of Clowney's bust-ness, I think now is as good a time as ever to hit refresh with a new thread.

We've got plenty to be excited about and expectations are high in OB's third season, but there's also a heaping helping of uncertainty for this squad. We're 18-14 under his watch and, if you pay attention to the talking heads, have become somewhat of a trendy pick to do something in the AFC after making the playoffs last season.

Key Player Losses:
QB: Brian Hoyer, Ryan Mallett
RB: Arian Foster
WR: Nate Washington
OL: Brandon Brooks, Ben Jones
LB: Justin Tuggle

Key Veteran Additions:
QB: Brock Osweiler
RB: Lamar Miller
OL: Tony Bergstrom, Jeff Allen
DB: Antonio Allen

Key Draft Additions:
RB: Tyler Ervin
WR: Will Fuller, Braxton Miller
OL: Nick Martin

Storylines:
With the help of Hopkins, can Osweiler become a consistent starter in this league?
How will the new and young pieces fair in OB's offense?
Can we field a respectable D while the window's open on Watt and Cushing's prime?
Will Clowney stay healthy and finally prove himself to be the freak we thought we drafted?
Just how improved is the rest of the AFC South?
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I see the Texans and Aggies having similar seasons. Both have a great defense and there will be some low scoring games, but the offense certainly has some playmakers just don't know exactly what we're getting with our QB. I think we make the playoffs, though. (Texans, not Ags unfortunately)

That being said...

IN

Pahdz
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Anything you're looking for in tonight's game?
k20dub
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Anything you're looking for in tonight's game?


We play tomorrow night.
Pahdz
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Anything you're looking for in tonight's game?


We play tomorrow night.
I live in OKC and have been on vacation, pardon me
Aust Ag
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I thought the same thing, spent the last 30 minutes looking for the game. Never heard of such a late Sunday game in preseason. Sucks.
CFTXAG10
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Watched a little Colts-Bills and Titans-Chargers. Neither team really flashing a lot, very vanilla. Best play was Demarco Murray's 71 yard TD run. Derrick Henry had some nice carries too. Typical preseason though, didn't see a lot of Mariota and Luck DNP.

Excited about tomorrow's game. Been too long!
suburban cowboy
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How many series do we see Oswieler?
Ryan34
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I'm excited about the skill position additions and obviously what should be a nice upgrade at QB, but OL and Watt's health are the concerns for me.

As for tonight's game, I'm mostly watching to see how the young guys look. Not much else to glean from preseason game 1 IMO.
bilbobag
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Brock will play two series is my guess.. Looking forward to seeing Fuller going vertical.

Want to see how well Braxton has picked up the slot position.


Is Tyler Ervin as fast as it seems..

Watch Stephen Anderson TE, I think he makes this team. Been on him since OTA's

Want to see Special teams under Izzo

Lastly, the kicking competition. Fairbairn's leg is impressive
W
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uh-oh, Irvin muffs his first punt (catch) attempt
45-70Ag
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Why isn't it on NFL network
bilbobag
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Isn't it blacked out?
45-70Ag
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Even in Waco?
Thisguy1
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It's on 131 on Suddenlink in BCS but it's extremely glitchy.

Why is it blacked out on NFL network?
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defensive score!

not sure who stripped the ball, but Simon scooped and scored
Ryan34
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Wilfork actually making plays.
bilbobag
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He's lost weight believe it or not
bilbobag
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It's because the local affiliate is the main broadcast
bilbobag
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Isn't the NBC affiliate in Waco carrying the game?
annie88
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On DirecTV it's on Fox Southwest
Ryan34
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He's lost weight believe it or not

I believe it because he looks more explosive in just a few snaps I've seen (missed the first series by each side).
bilbobag
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Covington caused the fumble
45-70Ag
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Isn't the NBC affiliate in Waco carrying the game?


I see the Olympics unless it's on another nbc channel
Thisguy1
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Suddenlink says on the guide that it's on Fox Southwest but we get bull riding instead.
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McKinney looking slow on a couple of plays
Ryan34
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McKinney is having a rough game....
Nuke LaLoosh
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I guess that's why he's a 1st and 2nd down guy only
bilbobag
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He fell down

He will be fine
bilbobag
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Demps missed a tackle on that play too
Ryan34
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Not saying he won't, but he's taken some bad angles that led to big plays too. Hopefully it's just rust because I thought he was very promising at the end of last year.
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another series for Osweiler
cap-n-jack
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How did we score? Direct is in and out with this rain.
bilbobag
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Lamm got abused
 
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