Jackal99 said:

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Meanwhile, Caleb Williams just **** all over the Rams' secondary.

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But then went full CJ in overtime

Chicago scored 1 more point than Houston.

Buck Compton said:

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As soon as we didn't score a TD on that bull**** motion penalty, I had a bad feeling.

Then CJ decided to effectively end his future in the NFL with one of the single worst performances I've ever seen. Rough end to the year when it was all there for the taking.

Trad edit Burrows, sign a veteran with a new OC and spend on the OL, idk. I just know the answer isn't on the roster and if we waste another year of this defense it'll be time to clean house in the front office.

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Texans would be wise to find a good veteran QB like stafford

ruxin98 said:

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ApachePilot said:

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Buck Compton said:

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As soon as we didn't score a TD on that bull**** motion penalty, I had a bad feeling.

Then CJ decided to effectively end his future in the NFL with one of the single worst performances I've ever seen. Rough end to the year when it was all there for the taking.

Trad edit Burrows, sign a veteran with a new OC and spend on the OL, idk. I just know the answer isn't on the roster and if we waste another year of this defense it'll be time to clean house in the front office.

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Texans would be wise to find a good veteran QB like stafford

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yeah because those types are so easy to come by…

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Could just as easily get a Daniel Jones or Sam Darnold with competent coaching. Someone who is more mature and still has the tools but is willing to work.

It seems the only way the Texans can reach the AFC Championship Game is to get at least the No. 2 seed, and that will probably require 13-4 or better. The Texans finished 12-5, but the Jaguars completed a very surprising 9-game turnaround from 4-13 to 13-4 to win the AFC South and get the No. 3 seed. The Texans are 0-7 in the Divisional Round, but all of those losses were on the road.

the offense sucks for sure, but i genuinely don't think we're in as horrible shape on the line as is believed. cj routinely held the ball too long, and he routinely got nervous in the pocket and ran himself into sacks. poor decisions, poor footwork and pocket presence, silly mistakes pre snap, no awareness, etc- the kind of stuff that keeps an offense from functioning regardless of how good the other players are or are not. ersery looks like a solid pick that you have to bank on improving in year 2, ingram should be a keeper, and tytus will be fine at the other guard. trent brown was pretty good when he played, im not against him being back and if he isn't i think he's proof that you can find a right tackle without a major allocation of resources. center is a massive need that solves in theory a big part of the run game struggles while hopefully putting an end to the way interior pass rushers abused the offense all the time. qb aside, tight end will be a need as well but brevin jordan returning should mitigate that to being able to focus on a blocking tight end late in the draft. wr1 is fine and higgins will get the season at wr2 to sink or swim, hopefully between noel and kirk and dell if he ever comes back, slot isn't a need. rb is a need but that will look much different knowing that in time to address it. finding a complement to marks shouldn't require a high round pick. so from where im sitting, the only non qb position that absolutely must be improved via high draft pick or FA $ is center.

defensively, safety is the big need, but beyond that you're looking at depth mainly.

we're not in bad shape with the roster, i don't buy the sentiment that going with another qb won't matter because of the horrible situation around him. that horrible situation was mostly one of cj's own making. mills didn't have the same problems that seem to plague cj in the passing game. the protection just improved magically by replacing cj. unfortunately mills brings his own world of problems bc he's not very good, but he at least demonstrated that cj is the source of his own struggles more often than not. this team is so close and the afc is winnable. with better qb play this team is likely the top seed in the afc. this is the sort of opportunity that doesn't come around often, or ever for some teams. can't waste it hoping cj figures it out. even if he plays well, this kind of melt down will haunt a qb in the playoffs til it becomes a t-mac can't get out of the first round thing. his career as a texan is over, no need to drag this out

Mathguy64 said:

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So. What's the chances we find out tomorrow that CJ was injured and that's what caused all the turnovers. Either a hand issue or a concussion that he was cleared to play with but it lingered.

He wasn't great this season and losing Nico basically for both playoff games didn't help but these two games were such a **** show I wonder if something else was there.

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***BREAKING NEWS***
It has been confirmed, Houston Texans starting QB, CJ Stroud, played the entire game with a broken uterus!

Mathguy64 said:

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So. What's the chances we find out tomorrow that CJ was injured and that's what caused all the turnovers. Either a hand issue or a concussion that he was cleared to play with but it lingered.

He wasn't great this season and losing Nico basically for both playoff games didn't help but these two games were such a **** show I wonder if something else was there.

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Yes. His camp wants an extension, we'll find out about why he needed surgery on his shoulder at some point.

ruxin98 said:

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ApachePilot said:

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Buck Compton said:

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As soon as we didn't score a TD on that bull**** motion penalty, I had a bad feeling.

Then CJ decided to effectively end his future in the NFL with one of the single worst performances I've ever seen. Rough end to the year when it was all there for the taking.

Trad edit Burrows, sign a veteran with a new OC and spend on the OL, idk. I just know the answer isn't on the roster and if we waste another year of this defense it'll be time to clean house in the front office.

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Texans would be wise to find a good veteran QB like stafford

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yeah because those types are so easy to come by…

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Or maybe like a Joe Montana type.

Reality is the OL has been sub par all year. That doesn't absolve Stroud's regression, but the OL has been a mess. What's out there in free agency that would provide immediate help?

I would take Aaron Rodgers at this point

Jerrod Johnson might be fired today or tomorrow.

I concur with Seth. The pick 6 throw there's no way to justify.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Texans/comments/1qgspq0/the_worst_possible_outcome_reaction_to_texans_vs/

He used to drive me crazy taking such bad sacks that would kill drives.

Yesterday, I actually missed that version of him!

It sucks the Texan defense is nails and the offense consistently loses games for them

Craziest coaching carousel I have ever witnessed.

also...7 of 16 teams (43%) make the playoffs every year in the AFC or NFC

so making the playoffs each season is not a significant accomplishment anymore

This is a weird vent.

I guess a crappy score on the NFL cognitive test does matter.

18% on the test...woof.

Hope he can turn it around next year.

Reality is CJ isn't going anywhere. His camp will want an extension and may have him sit out until they get it.

Texans should look for a trade if you can get one. That or find a ring hungry vet to take the reins.

Likely, the team needs to load up on offensive weapons with speed and hope that you are 1-2 pieces away from a good OL.

EliteElectric said:

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It sucks the Texan defense is nails and the offense consistently loses games for them

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The Red Raiders of the NFL, great D, Quaterback stinks it up when it matters.