Hey guys, just a quick rundown of what we'll be seeing tonight as our boys take on the New Orleans Saints. They've been practicing against the defending super bowl champs all week are ready to get things going in the superdome tonight. Heres the three things I'm most interested in seeing tonight.
Trindon Holiday - All I've heard about this guy from most Texans fans is how he didn't do much in the return game against Arizona. Personally, I think its just impatience for th most part. People who judge a team or player based solely on one game must either not watch much sports, or still have a second grade reading level. The first time he ever touched an NFL football, he returned the opening kickoff for thirty yards. That is not what I'd call disapointing. The rest of the night was admittedly lackluster at best, but I expect to see big things tonight. The shellshock will have worn off, and he'll be looking to showcase his talents to anyone who will watch.
The RBs - Wow... ok, lets all take a deep breath before this one. I'm sure no one was more disapointed with last week's game that Steve Slaton. His fumble at the goal line was eerily reminiscant of last season. The simple fact is that he is an amazing player with an enormous, glaring weakness. If he wants to be remembered as anything other than a rookie fluke, he's going to have to learn how to hold on to the ball. Unfortunately, there isn't alot of ways to coach around this, he's gotta do it on his own. With Tate injured, the remaining four are going to get more touches than previously planned, and they're going to have to make them count. Its not unreasonable to hold these players to high standards. We had the number one passing attack in the league last year, and still missed the playoffs. That is unacceptable, plain and simple. A better run game will not only give the Texans something they've always locked, clock control, but it'll help the passing attack exponentially. It'll give Schaub a lil much needed rest, and the play-action will help get the receivers space down the field when the safteys and/or linebackers bite. Also, I'm enjoying watching Arian Foster, and hope he'll continue to impress.
Kareem Jackson - First round draft pick, Jackson, did not start the preseason opener against Arizona due to a death in the family. He's behind where he should be, but practicing against Andre Johnson every day is moving him along nicely. He'll see his first NFL game experience tonight, and he's going to have to step up in a big way to prevent Drew Brees from walking all over us.
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