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WizKhid · 09-01-2011, 11:11 PM

A Madden 12 Franchise
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After a disappointing 2010 campaign were head coach Gary kubiack and the Texans posted their second worse record to date in the kubiack era. Not only did they have a bad season but to also be ranked dead last in the league in pass defense is amazing. They quickly made some key moves during the off-season by firing defensive coordinator Frank bush (who is know the Defensive Coordinator for the Titans) and co. with the exclusion of defensive line coach Bill Kollar. Enter in former head coach of the Dallas cowboys and new defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans Wade Phillips who has a track record for turning around bad defenses. Now the Texans have even more questions to answer this year. Can they improve a defense that ranked dead last in pass defense a year ago? Is this finally the year that they make it to the playoffs? So many questions....so little time....

[This franchise will go hand and hand with my NCAA dynasty]

tbasket20 · 09-01-2011, 11:45 PM

im a houston texans fan, so ill be following

WizKhid · 09-02-2011, 04:54 AM

Houston Texans 2011 Draft Review

Commissioner Rodger Goodell [left] & 1st rd. Pick J.J. Watt [right]

Going into the draft with the lockout still in place. There was no type of free agency or trades that could be done except for swapping of draft picks. Heading into the draft the Texans had to improve their pass defense somehow and the draft was the right place to do so.

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1st round pick: 11th overall DE J.J. Watt (Wisconsin)
Analysis Thoughts: A relentless player who gives it 100% all game long. Watt is an ideal fit for Wade Phillips 3-4 scheme because of his ability to push the pocket. Not only does he improve Houston's run defense but also gives them another high motor player in the pass rush department.

2nd round pick:42nd overall DE/OLB Brooks Reed (Arizona)
Analysis Thoughts: Reed is another guy who plays with a non-stop motor and who knows how to get after the quarterback. Being a defensive end in college reed will be asked to stand up and play outside linebacker in Wade's "34".

2nd round pick (via trade with patriots): 60th overall DB Brandon Harris (Miami)
Analysis Thoughts: Everyone was wondering when the texans were gonna take a DB. Traded back into the second round to select Brandon Harris. Harris gives the Texans an instinctive cover corner with amazing ball skills. He has experience playing nickel and should contribute right away.

4th round pick: 127th overall DB Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech)
Analysis Thoughts: Houston grabs another Corner to sure up their secondary problems from last year. Carmichael is a tough and scrappy corner with great skills. He will need some time before he could push for any starting spot but should see the field in sub-packages

5th round pick: 144th overall DB Shiloh Keo (idaho)
Analysis Thoughts: Keo will more then likely be a backup safety and Special Team contributor. He can cover the back end but he more of a in the box safety.

5th round pick: 152nd overall QB T.J Yates (UNC)
Analysis Thoughts: A highly competitive quarterback. Improved tremendously in his final season at UNC and could develop into a solid back-up for Houston.

7th round pick: 214th overall OL Derek Newton (Arkansas State)
Analysis Thoughts: Newton gives the texans some depth along the offensive line. He could fill in at the both guard positions or even at right tackle.

7th round pick and Mr. Irreverent: 254th overall DE Cheta Ozougwu (Rice)
Analysis Thoughts: Ozougwu is inconsitent and doesn't understand football that well. He does has quickness and some edge rushing ability so we will see if he can make a solid career in the NFL.

WizKhid · 09-03-2011, 03:39 PM

Warren Sapp
________________

Associated Press
July 30,2011 @ 12:00Pm

32 teams in 32 days

(The Texans playoff hopes lies on their defense)

Since joining the league back in 2002. The Texans are the only team who has yet to make it to the playoffs. They have all the pieces to make a run in the AFC South division but can not seem to put things together each year. Year in and year out they rank among the top 5 in offense starting with star wide receiver andre johnson who is one of the best, if not thee best in the game today. Throwing him the ball is quarterback matt schaub who is coming off a back-to-back year with over 4,000yds passing. Now with the emergence of star running back in arian foster who busted onto the season 2010 after going undrafted back in 2009 and you would think you got a recipe for success right?

(Can wade get the job done?)

Wrong! The offense could only do so much. Its the defense that keeps the Texans from getting over that hump. Last year the Texans ranked dead last in pass defense thanks to a woeful secondary. Now enter former head coach of the Dallas cowboys wade phillps who plans to get this sub-par defense on par with their offense. The big question here is how can wade improve this secondary that ranked dead last against the pass? How will mario williams adjust to playing the outside linebacker position. This is the year for the Texans. Its either go home or go to the playoffs!

WizKhid · 09-05-2011, 05:12 PM

Deion Sanders (@Primetime)
____________

Associated Press
August 5,2011 @ 3:00pm

What's up football fans! Primetime here and I'm gonna tell you five things that can make or break the 2011 season for the Houston Texans. We all know that the Texans are the only team that has not made the playoffs yet. They have some nagging questions that need to be answer before shining in the light of primetime! Alright let's get started....

5. Is wade phillips the guy?

- Just before the lockout was in place. The Texans quickly made some moves to their coaching staff firing frank bush(now DC for titans) and hires former head coach Wade phillps to be their defensive coordinator. Now the question is will he be able to work his magic and turn this defense into a competitor? They will be moving from a 4-3 to a 3-4 with no OTA or Mini-camp. It could be a long year for the Texans if they can not get the hang of things early.

4.Can Mario Williams play OLB??

- The biggest question on peoples mind is how will mario transition from having his hand in the dirty to standing up rushing the passer. Looking at what wade phillps did in dallas with demarcus ware (one of the premier pass rusher in the league, might I add) is exactly the same thing he plans to do with mario in Houston. Williams has a total of 48 sacks in just five season he been in the league and I believe he is prime to be the 2011 sack leader this year!

3. Can Foster repeat the 2010 season?

- Foster broke out in 2010 rushing for over 1,500 Yds, 16 touchdowns and capped off the season as the leagues leading rusher after going undrafted in 2009. Now in 2011 foster will have to prove to everyone that he not a one year wonder and that he is a star in the rising for the Texans.

2. Can the Texans make the move to a "34" defense?

- The Texans are moving from a "43" to a "34". Because of the lockout this team will have to learn wade phillps defense on the fly. Some of their key players are moving to new positions such as mario williams from DE to OLB, glover quinn from CB to FS and brian cushing from OLB to ILB. This transition could make or break the Texans defense and their chance at a playoff berth.

1. How will wade phillps improve this woeful secondary?

- This is the biggest task for wade phillips and his defensive staff. Will he be able to improve a team that ranked dead last in pass defense a year ago? They wasted no time in signing ex-Bengal cornerback Johnathon Joseph and ex-bears safety Daniel Manning to sure up their secondary problems. Only time will tell on how these two will have an impact on this defense and in the young secondary.

[Next: Preseason Position Battles]

bichettehappens · 09-06-2011, 10:23 PM

Excellent presentation so far. Definitely following this, keep up the good work! Excited to see the games get started

WizKhid · 09-07-2011, 02:59 AM

By John Mclain
____________

Associated Press
August 10th, 2011 @ 2:00pm

Pre-Season Position Battle

This is John McClain reporting from the Houston chronicle.The lockout is over and the preseason is just around the corner. Which means we will take a look into the Houston Texans roster and pick out some of the important position battles to take notice of during the pre-season.

Pre-season Position Battle
NAME
James Casey
Lawrence Vickers

Position - Fullback
Playing time - Starter
James Casey Vs. Lawrence Vickers

Houston lost Vonta leach during free agency to the ravens and now look to re-fill that void. It will be hard to replace leach who paved the way for arian to lead the league in rushing. James Casey will move from the tight end position to fullback. He is very versatile and would give Houston a lot of new options. Don't be fooled on how tough this kid really is! On the other side Houston brought in Lawrence vickers who is in the same mold of Vonta leach. Vickers was released from the browns and signed with he Texans just a week ago. He will be competing with Casey for the starting job.

Spoiler

Pre-season Position Battle
NAME
Derrick Ward
Ben Tate

Position - Runningback
Playing time - Back-up
Derrick Ward Vs. Ben Tate

Last year the Texans featured the leagues leading rusher in arian foster. Foster will be the primary back for houston but now that leaves a gaping hole at the #2 spot. Houston used a second round pick to draft former auburn tiger running back Ben Tate and was looking for him to have been their main back. He showed flashes during the pre-season last year but an ankle injury put his rookie season on hold. Now back 100% healthy Tate needs to show the coaching staff why they choose him in the draft! Derrick ward on the other hand has a slight edge over Tate. He served as foster back-up last year rushing for 315yds on 50 touches for 4 touchdowns last year. It will be interesting to see who will be foster's back-up this year. Both of these players bring a lot to the table and needs a strong pre-season to show what they have.

Spoiler

Pre-Season Position Battle
NAME
Kareem Jackson
Jason Allen

Position - Cornerback
Playing time - Starter
Jason Allen Vs. Kareem Jackson

The signing of Johnathon Joseph sealed up the #1 corner spot but now who will play opposite of him? Now this should be one of the most interesting battles to watch this pre-season. Reason why is because both of these guys were first round picks. Ex-Dolphin Jason Allen who the Texans picked up off the wire last year to help improve their secondary. Allen who has been in between the safety and corner position while at Miami will finally get to play cornerback all season in wades "34" defense. The question is can he live up to his first round draft status? Just behind him is Kareem Jackson the Texans 1st round pick in 2010. One of the reason for the woeful secondary was because Jackson was thrown into the fire as the #1 corner. Now with Joseph in town he will compete for the job at the two spot. Which one of these former first round picks will emerge the victor?

Spoiler

Pre-Season Position Battle
NAME
Shaun Cody
Earl Mitchell

Position - Nose Tackle
Playing time - Starter
Shaun Cody Vs. Earl Mitchell

One of the biggest question marks on defense for the Texans. They did not draft a nose tackle or pick anyone up in free agency to fill the void. Instead Wade Philips believes one of these two players can be his NT he needs. Earl Mitchell one of the draft picks from the 2010 class and has shown flashes of his atheism along the defensive line. Do not be surprised if he wins the starting job during the pre-season. Shaun Cody who is entering is 3rd year with the Texans after being drafted by the lions back in 2005. Cody is not known for his penetration ability but will put up a good fight for the starting position.We will be watching this position really carefully during the pre-season.

Spoiler

WizKhid · 09-07-2011, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bichettehappens


	Excellent presentation so far. Definitely following this, keep up the good work! Excited to see the games get started

Thanks for following man

I can't wait to get his underway it will be my first madden franchise i did a write up for lol hopefully it will be easy then doing one for ncaa since i don't have alot of teams to keep up with

09-02-2011, 04:54 AM	#3
WizKhid MVP OVR: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010	Texans Draft Review Houston Texans 2011 Draft Review Commissioner Rodger Goodell [left] & 1st rd. Pick J.J. Watt [right] Going into the draft with the lockout still in place. There was no type of free agency or trades that could be done except for swapping of draft picks. Heading into the draft the Texans had to improve their pass defense somehow and the draft was the right place to do so. ------------------- 1st round pick: 11th overall DE J.J. Watt (Wisconsin) Analysis Thoughts: A relentless player who gives it 100% all game long. Watt is an ideal fit for Wade Phillips 3-4 scheme because of his ability to push the pocket. Not only does he improve Houston's run defense but also gives them another high motor player in the pass rush department. 2nd round pick:42nd overall DE/OLB Brooks Reed (Arizona) Analysis Thoughts: Reed is another guy who plays with a non-stop motor and who knows how to get after the quarterback. Being a defensive end in college reed will be asked to stand up and play outside linebacker in Wade's "34". 2nd round pick (via trade with patriots): 60th overall DB Brandon Harris (Miami) Analysis Thoughts: Everyone was wondering when the texans were gonna take a DB. Traded back into the second round to select Brandon Harris. Harris gives the Texans an instinctive cover corner with amazing ball skills. He has experience playing nickel and should contribute right away. 4th round pick: 127th overall DB Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech) Analysis Thoughts: Houston grabs another Corner to sure up their secondary problems from last year. Carmichael is a tough and scrappy corner with great skills. He will need some time before he could push for any starting spot but should see the field in sub-packages 5th round pick: 144th overall DB Shiloh Keo (idaho) Analysis Thoughts: Keo will more then likely be a backup safety and Special Team contributor. He can cover the back end but he more of a in the box safety. 5th round pick: 152nd overall QB T.J Yates (UNC) Analysis Thoughts: A highly competitive quarterback. Improved tremendously in his final season at UNC and could develop into a solid back-up for Houston. 7th round pick: 214th overall OL Derek Newton (Arkansas State) Analysis Thoughts: Newton gives the texans some depth along the offensive line. He could fill in at the both guard positions or even at right tackle. 7th round pick and Mr. Irreverent: 254th overall DE Cheta Ozougwu (Rice) Analysis Thoughts: Ozougwu is inconsitent and doesn't understand football that well. He does has quickness and some edge rushing ability so we will see if he can make a solid career in the NFL. __________________ New Dynasty Project (Coming Soon!) Miami Hurricanes\|Houston Texans\|Sacramento Kings

09-03-2011, 03:39 PM	#4
WizKhid MVP OVR: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010	The Gridiron: 32 teams in 32 days - Houston Texans Warren Sapp ________________ Associated Press July 30,2011 @ 12:00Pm 32 teams in 32 days (The Texans playoff hopes lies on their defense) Since joining the league back in 2002. The Texans are the only team who has yet to make it to the playoffs. They have all the pieces to make a run in the AFC South division but can not seem to put things together each year. Year in and year out they rank among the top 5 in offense starting with star wide receiver andre johnson who is one of the best, if not thee best in the game today. Throwing him the ball is quarterback matt schaub who is coming off a back-to-back year with over 4,000yds passing. Now with the emergence of star running back in arian foster who busted onto the season 2010 after going undrafted back in 2009 and you would think you got a recipe for success right? (Can wade get the job done?) Wrong! The offense could only do so much. Its the defense that keeps the Texans from getting over that hump. Last year the Texans ranked dead last in pass defense thanks to a woeful secondary. Now enter former head coach of the Dallas cowboys wade phillps who plans to get this sub-par defense on par with their offense. The big question here is how can wade improve this secondary that ranked dead last against the pass? How will mario williams adjust to playing the outside linebacker position. This is the year for the Texans. Its either go home or go to the playoffs! __________________ New Dynasty Project (Coming Soon!) Miami Hurricanes\|Houston Texans\|Sacramento Kings Last edited by WizKhid; 09-03-2011 at 06:45 PM.

09-05-2011, 05:12 PM	#5
WizKhid MVP OVR: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010	5 things that can make or break the texans Deion Sanders (@Primetime) ____________ Associated Press August 5,2011 @ 3:00pm What's up football fans! Primetime here and I'm gonna tell you five things that can make or break the 2011 season for the Houston Texans. We all know that the Texans are the only team that has not made the playoffs yet. They have some nagging questions that need to be answer before shining in the light of primetime! Alright let's get started.... 5. Is wade phillips the guy? - Just before the lockout was in place. The Texans quickly made some moves to their coaching staff firing frank bush(now DC for titans) and hires former head coach Wade phillps to be their defensive coordinator. Now the question is will he be able to work his magic and turn this defense into a competitor? They will be moving from a 4-3 to a 3-4 with no OTA or Mini-camp. It could be a long year for the Texans if they can not get the hang of things early. 4.Can Mario Williams play OLB?? - The biggest question on peoples mind is how will mario transition from having his hand in the dirty to standing up rushing the passer. Looking at what wade phillps did in dallas with demarcus ware (one of the premier pass rusher in the league, might I add) is exactly the same thing he plans to do with mario in Houston. Williams has a total of 48 sacks in just five season he been in the league and I believe he is prime to be the 2011 sack leader this year! 3. Can Foster repeat the 2010 season? - Foster broke out in 2010 rushing for over 1,500 Yds, 16 touchdowns and capped off the season as the leagues leading rusher after going undrafted in 2009. Now in 2011 foster will have to prove to everyone that he not a one year wonder and that he is a star in the rising for the Texans. 2. Can the Texans make the move to a "34" defense? - The Texans are moving from a "43" to a "34". Because of the lockout this team will have to learn wade phillps defense on the fly. Some of their key players are moving to new positions such as mario williams from DE to OLB, glover quinn from CB to FS and brian cushing from OLB to ILB. This transition could make or break the Texans defense and their chance at a playoff berth. 1. How will wade phillps improve this woeful secondary? - This is the biggest task for wade phillips and his defensive staff. Will he be able to improve a team that ranked dead last in pass defense a year ago? They wasted no time in signing ex-Bengal cornerback Johnathon Joseph and ex-bears safety Daniel Manning to sure up their secondary problems. Only time will tell on how these two will have an impact on this defense and in the young secondary. [Next: Preseason Position Battles] __________________ New Dynasty Project (Coming Soon!) Miami Hurricanes\|Houston Texans\|Sacramento Kings

09-06-2011, 10:23 PM	#6
bichettehappens MVP OVR: 16 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: AZ	Re: 5 things that can make or break the texans Excellent presentation so far. Definitely following this, keep up the good work! Excited to see the games get started

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09-01-2011, 11:11 PM	#1
WizKhid MVP OVR: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010	Enter The Bull Pen: A Houston Texans Franchise (Madden 12) A Madden 12 Franchise Xbox 360 All Pro (with Slider adjustments) After a disappointing 2010 campaign were head coach Gary kubiack and the Texans posted their second worse record to date in the kubiack era. Not only did they have a bad season but to also be ranked dead last in the league in pass defense is amazing. They quickly made some key moves during the off-season by firing defensive coordinator Frank bush (who is know the Defensive Coordinator for the Titans) and co. with the exclusion of defensive line coach Bill Kollar. Enter in former head coach of the Dallas cowboys and new defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans Wade Phillips who has a track record for turning around bad defenses. Now the Texans have even more questions to answer this year. Can they improve a defense that ranked dead last in pass defense a year ago? Is this finally the year that they make it to the playoffs? So many questions....so little time.... [This franchise will go hand and hand with my NCAA dynasty] __________________ New Dynasty Project (Coming Soon!) Miami Hurricanes\|Houston Texans\|Sacramento Kings Last edited by WizKhid; 09-01-2011 at 11:26 PM.

09-01-2011, 11:45 PM	#2
tbasket20 Pro OVR: 16 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Blog Entries: 18	Re: Enter The Bull Pen: A Houston Texans Franchise (Madden 12) im a houston texans fan, so ill be following WizKhid likes this.

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