The home stand with 3 out of 4 at Reliant didn't go well. A dismal 1-2 record at home.
So the Texans took their Dog & Pony Show on the road where surprisingly they had a 1-0 record (until you consider the Titans are now 0-5).
The Usual Suspects
Once again the Texans came out ill prepared and out of sync. They committed a penalty on the opening kick off and fumbled the opening snap. Three and out.
On defense, Arizona sliced through the Texans and built a 21-0 lead.
The worst part of the deal? Despite playing terrible in the first half it looked like it would only be a 7-0 game at halftime.
Then the wheels came off in the last two minutes. Arizona scored two quick touchdowns and the game took on a different persona. 21-0.
The Other Texans Show Up For a While and Then The Real Ones Came Back
In the second half the defense held Kurt Warner in check and the offense battled back to tie the score. Only they couldn't seal the deal. David RosenSchaub threw a late interception for a TD and then RB Chris Brown again failed to find the endzone.
The Blame Game
There is plenty of blame to go around.
The coaches once again had the team unprepared for what was going to be thrown at them.
The offense was inept in the first half and inept when it counted at the end.
The defense gave up two quick scores to dig a bigger hole in the last two minutes.
The defense failed to harass Kurt Warner much until the second half. Warner was finally frustrated and out of sync when the Texans got pressure on him.
One board poster exclaimed that the only reason the Texans put any second half pressure on Warner was because the Texans started sending LBs Brian Cushing and DeMeco Ryans. He further went on to complain it was because the Cardinals had no run game but if it were any other team they would have run roughshod over the Texans. Here's a clue genius. It's called an in game adjustment. That thing people like you bitch about the Texans don't do. Here is a prime example of a game adjustment and you bitch about it?
Future of Kubiak
I'm not easily frustrated as a fan. After this week I am.
Is it time for Kubiak and staff to go? Really can't make that evaluation until the end of the season. Five games in and some dweebs are calling for their heads already.
I'm sure owner Bob McNair is sick of the mediocrity. Another 8-8 season full of close losses will probably keep Kubiak around for another year. If the season and players get away from Kubiak then he'll be gone.
Final Thoughts
It's very frustrating to watch the Texans lose two games at the one yard line in the closing minutes. I'm tired of it.
On the other hand, if a change is made, McNair must choose wisely. Some folks are pining for Bill Cowher or some other 3-4 coach. That's at least a two year building project. Who are the linebackers? What do you do with Mario Williams? I just don't see something that drastic happening.
See you at the same time, same bad channel.
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