It just gets more weird. Kubiak might coach from the booth. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/15/gary-kubiak-may-coach-from-the-booth-on-sunday/ I guess if Kubiak trots Schaub on the field, at least he'll be safe from anything being thrown by angry fans.
Spoiler <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kubiak: TE Ryan Griffin & CB Elbert Mack are out for Sunday.</p>— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) <a href="https://twitter.com/DoughertyDrew/statuses/401418420958146560">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kubiak: CB Kareem Jackson, P Shane Lechler are gametime decisions. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) <a href="https://twitter.com/DoughertyDrew/statuses/401418591175602176">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kubiak said he might coach from pressbox on Sunday. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) <a href="https://twitter.com/DoughertyDrew/statuses/401418700059729921">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"If that's what they want me to do, I'll do it."- Gary Kubiak on if Dr's tell him to coach from pressbox. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) <a href="https://twitter.com/DoughertyDrew/statuses/401418819517685760">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kubiak: Lechler was released from hospital today. "I don't have any doubt he'll be ready to play." <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) <a href="https://twitter.com/DoughertyDrew/statuses/401419009024724992">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"I know he's ready to go." - Kubiak on <a href="https://twitter.com/BenTateRB">@BenTateRB</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) <a href="https://twitter.com/DoughertyDrew/statuses/401419522520805377">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kubiak: Ruling TE Ryan Griffin and CB Elbert Mack out. Mays, Lechler, and Jackson are all game-time decisions vs. OAK. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Deepi Sidhu (@DeepSlant) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeepSlant/statuses/401418589950857216">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kubiak expects to get the OK from Drs today for coaching on Sunday. He may have to do it from the pressbox. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Deepi Sidhu (@DeepSlant) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeepSlant/statuses/401418798504218624">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kubiak will call plays. OC Rick Dennison will leave pressbox for sideline. DC Wade Phillips will have red flag. Kubiak makes all decisions.</p>— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/401419668356734976">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kubiak said he can do everything from pressbox he does on sideline. He's called plays thru QB coach Karl Dorrell all season.</p>— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/401420258746961920">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Antonio Smith on Kubiak coaching from pressbox: "I don't see Kubes running down and back upstairs with other coaches at halftime."</p>— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/401423580266627072">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Wade Phillips would have challenge flag if Kubiak has to coach from the press box. "I'll be hollering throw it or don't throw it." <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) <a href="https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/statuses/401419182207942657">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> *Sidenote: "All signs point to Matt McGloin starting at QB."
Case Brady! Okay, not really. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Via <a href="https://twitter.com/EliasSports">@EliasSports</a>: Case Keenum has 102 attempts without an Int, the longest streak to start a career since Tom Brady in 2001 (162 passes)</p>— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/statuses/401439928283721728">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Looks like Oakland's backup is going to start. If we lose this one, our coaching staff might not even make it to the end of the season.
Texans have waived RB Ray Graham and claimed LB Ricky Sapp off waivers from NYJ. (Sapp was waived for Ed Reed.)
Andre Johnson needs four catches to move into 15th place on the career receptions list. He's 20 away from 900 in his career. Johnson needs 43 yards receiving to move into 18th place on the career receiving list. He's 150 receiving yards away from 1000 for the season, which would be the seventh time he's had 1000 yards receiving in his career. Game Release Video Trailer Uniform: Blue Jersey / White Pants TV Distribution Map (Texans game in purple -- CBS single map) Win Probability Graph (will be live during game) Spoiler <iframe width="500" height="450" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" src="http://live.advancednflstats.com/featureGraph.php?team=HST" name="game" ></iframe> Go Texans!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>No official word from <a class="hashtag" action="hash" title="#Raiders">#Raiders</a>, but all signs are pointing to QB Matt McGloin starting. Took almost all 1st team reps. Pryor’s knee ailing</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/401786658741182464" data-datetime="2013-11-16T18:59:38+00:00">November 16, 2013</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Probably common knowledge, but Darren McFadden's also out. Rashad Jennings gets the nod, and can do damage if you sleep on him. He can catch out of the backfield, and got 176 combined yardage against the Eagles. Backup QBs will work that all day if they can. LBs need to key in on him.
Man I hope they lose this game. Losing this game would seemingly spell the end for sure for Kubiak and would lock up a high draft pick.
I totally get that, though I won't be able to bring myself to root for losses unless they are sitting on 2-3 wins in December. I absolutely want the entire regime gone, and would love for them to be in prime position to turn things around in the draft. Looking at the schedule, and knowing that Kubiak is getting desperate and Keenum has revived the offense....I see 3 wins minimum on the board and the potential for a 5-2 finish. Yes, you are your record and we're a 2 win sad sack......but our point differential has gone from -71/6 games to -7/3 games under Case. We've lost several key guys, but the team is much better now that Schaub has been cut out. My guess is that we wind up 6-10 and land the 9th pick or so.
Given our current situation at ILB I would rather we face the pocket passer. I have little faith in Sharpton and Mays responsible for containing Pryor.
