Texans
Texans chat
Texans
I’ll be one of the few who thinks it’s too early to give up on Nick Caley.
While obviously I’m not gonna sit here and act like the offense is good I think they have improved on some things they really struggled with last year.
Just please play your rookies and I think we will see progress.
1Texans
Texans OC Nick Caley talking about the lack of motion usage so far this year:
“There’s some games we may use more, there’s some games we may not use as much and I think that’s week to week”
2Texans
Texans OC Nick Caley was asked about their redzone playcalls from the 1 when they didn’t end up scoring:
“Called a low redzone play that we have a lot of belief in and it didn’t work out, again I feel confident in the process”
1Texans
Texans S Jimmie Ward’s case was dismissed/no-billed today via @AaronWilson_NFL.
Ward told KRPC2 he can “finally move on” in light of the case being dismissed.
268
1Texans
Texans rookie WR Jayden Higgins is averaging 2.31 Y/RR so far this year putting him 2nd among rookie & 1st on the Texans roster.
He is 18th league wide in Y/RR and the only Texans WR in the top 50.
PLAY HIM.
1151Texans
Jaguars RBs have rushed for 88 yards over expected in their first 2 matchups (1st)
The Texans Defense has allowed +0.12 EPA/Rush to opposing running backs this season (32nd)
The Texans defense will have to step up in the run game if this team wants to be anything this year.
(NFL PRO)
1Texans
C.J. Stroud has targeted the short area of the field (0-9 air yards) at the 3rd highest rate this season (56.9%).
Justin Watson has aligned in the slot on a team-high 37/52 snaps (71.2%) where now Christian Kirk should slide into.
Don’t sleep on the impact Kirk can have on this offense.
(Stats via NFL PRO)
2Texans
The Texans Dropback % with some responsibility for pressures by unit/position:
QB - 8.7% (25th)
OL - 73.9% (25th)
LT - 8.7% (30th)
LG - 26.1% (9th)
C - 8.7% (25th)
RG - 17.4% (T-14th)
RT - 26.1% (13th)
ITE - 4.3% (8th)
OTH - 17.4% (2nd)
There is some truth to the OL improvement at spots but good lord get Dare out of the 3rd down role when you have Woody Marks.
102Texans
C.J. Stroud on talking about what he can improve on:
“My process has really been good lately, I see the field well putting the ball where it’s supposed to be with the coverages”
He mentions the difficulties of throwing to WRs he has never really thrown to & still wanting to improve as more of a coach on the field.
4
1
1Texans
Texans HC Demeco Ryans says the offense is “much better” than last year and the OL has done a “really good job” so far this year.
The Texans are bottom 5 in PBLK Grade & EPA/Play so far.
4Texans
Texans WR Christian Kirk is back practicing today.
Via Jon Alexander on X
21Texans
The Texans have signed TE Brenden Bates to their 53 man roster via @jonmalexander.
Bates played for the Browns this preseason and had a 80.3 PBLK Grade + 58.8 RBLK Grade.
Justin Watson is a potential IR candidate according to @AaronWilson_NFL for this roster spot.
11Texans
The Texans are adding former University of Houston DB Ajani Carter to their practice squad via @AaronWilson_NFL.
Carter played for the Chiefs this preseason with a 55.6 COV Grade.
11Texans
Will Anderson Jr. through 2 weeks (@PFF):
13 Pressures (2nd)
2 Sacks (T-6th)
10 Hurries (T-1st)
5 Run Stops (T-11th)
31.7% Win Rate (2nd)
11 TPS Pressures (T-1st)
39.3 TPS Win Rate (5th)
DPOTY.
(📸: Zach Tarrant/Texans)
1Texans
Great breakdown on the Texans offense from my guy @elitetakes_.
Such a shame what has happened over the last calendar year.
75
2Texans
The difference that Texans Pass Pro. makes on their offense is more drastic that some with a QB who wants to play from the pocket.
CJ Stroud's first two drives/first quarter:
8 Dropbacks
5/7
105 Yards
1 TD
15 YPA
0.846 EPA/Play
3.4 CPOE
12.5% QBP
The Rest of the Game:
22 Dropbacks
8/17
102 Yards
0 TDs
6 YPA
-0.346 EPA/Play
-15.6 CPOE
45.5% QBP
The minute the onslaught of pressure begins the confidence and rhythm are totally gone.
1
1Texans
The Players I feel confident saying I trust as longterm (3+ years) pieces for the Texans:
- C.J. Stroud
- Woody Marks
- Nico Collins
- Jaylin Noel
- Jayden Higgins
- Cade Stover
- Aireontae Ersery
- Tytus Howard
- Will Anderson Jr.
- Kamari Lassiter
- Derek Stingley Jr.
- Jalen Pitre
- Azeez Al-Shaair
I don’t want it to seem like the Texans are in a bad spot because they aren’t but change elsewhere may be needed.
61
