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FullMetalFalcon23 · 11-20-2012, 01:56 PM

Some of you in here sound as daft as the talking heads. The Texans have had a stellar defense for 1 year. Just 1. Not several. That's not proven. And this year equally they are being tested at times. But don't talk to me about them being proven until they start ranking at the top for multiple seasons. Are they good no they are great. But to me proven means a consistent long standing threat to take a game away from you.

That's why I don't bitch and moan about us not getting respect after 5 winning seasons. It's only 5 on the trot a lot of growth but nothing else to show for it. You got teams looking for 3rd and more championships who take their lumps and struggle and eventually will get theirs. We need to get ours and then go take theirs while we at it. We play football like English gentlemen play cricket. Never wanting to offend anyone playing a good game. No, we need to beat people. Even in a close fought game. They need to know even if they eek out a win that it's gonna cost them. We had that physical edge once and we need it back because its a psychological weapon it sets the atmosphere for your team and for your fan base that even if no one takes you seriously you do. Stop talking about no respect because it won't get you any. Walk softly carry that big stick and bash every last head in till you are the last standing. If respect still seems hard to come by come back and do it again. We as fans need to grow past that lil brother seeking dad's approval even when we are doing better than our older brothers. Keep backing your fighter in the fight and when the fence sitters and detractors start wanting to cheer to say nothing. Just be proud you held to your conviction.

juraitwaluzka · 11-20-2012, 02:30 PM

(11-20-2012 12:10 PM)AUTiger7222 Wrote: That's exactly what Bob Ryan said. Said we have been exposed as frauds.

If 9-1 is a fraud then let the crimes continue.

AUTiger7222 · 11-22-2012, 04:39 PM

(11-20-2012 01:56 PM)FullMetalFalcon23 Wrote: Some of you in here sound as daft as the talking heads. The Texans have had a stellar defense for 1 year. Just 1. Not several. That's not proven. And this year equally they are being tested at times. But don't talk to me about them being proven until they start ranking at the top for multiple seasons. Are they good no they are great. But to me proven means a consistent long standing threat to take a game away from you.

That's why I don't bitch and moan about us not getting respect after 5 winning seasons. It's only 5 on the trot a lot of growth but nothing else to show for it. You got teams looking for 3rd and more championships who take their lumps and struggle and eventually will get theirs. We need to get ours and then go take theirs while we at it. We play football like English gentlemen play cricket. Never wanting to offend anyone playing a good game. No, we need to beat people. Even in a close fought game. They need to know even if they eek out a win that it's gonna cost them. We had that physical edge once and we need it back because its a psychological weapon it sets the atmosphere for your team and for your fan base that even if no one takes you seriously you do. Stop talking about no respect because it won't get you any. Walk softly carry that big stick and bash every last head in till you are the last standing. If respect still seems hard to come by come back and do it again. We as fans need to grow past that lil brother seeking dad's approval even when we are doing better than our older brothers. Keep backing your fighter in the fight and when the fence sitters and detractors start wanting to cheer to say nothing. Just be proud you held to your conviction.

Right. Texans defense has gotten lit up again today by the Lions.

RFlagg · 11-23-2012, 08:53 AM

(11-22-2012 04:39 PM)AUTiger7222 Wrote: Right. Texans defense has gotten lit up again today by the Lions.

In two games, the Texans defense has given up:

791 Yards Passing
192 Yards Rushing
983 Total Yards
68 Points

To the Jags and the Lions.

juraitwaluzka · 11-23-2012, 11:33 AM

I'm sure they "just find a way to win".

ATLBound · 11-23-2012, 12:42 PM

(11-20-2012 12:53 PM)phocis850 Wrote: Yes, but the Texans have a proven D, running game, and can pass.

We have proven that...
Our D can't stop the run.
Our O can't run.
And we keep games too close that shouldn't be.

It's truly not about what they have proven amd what we haven't.

Its the same exact science that they put into the BCS rankings. The same reason a lot of folks don't believe in Notre Dame right now and prediciting them to lose every weekend.

I'm not a ND fan, but other than getting all their games shown on T.V. the media just doesn't respect them as a good team so far.

The BCS was reluctant but FORCED to put them #1 because they are the only one left.

But the reason for hatred is the PAST and GLAMOUR. The Texans past isn't so great but they have glamorous wins and stat sheets that look good. See the BCS amd Power rankings aren't all about winning, its looking giid while you do it.

Good thing about it though, it doesn't fucking matter. They can rank us 50, but as long as we are making progress and ultimately winning the SB, then I'm good.

Let's earn the respect fully and quit complaining. If we win the SB and they still do this shit, then I will join in.

AUTiger7222 · 11-23-2012, 01:20 PM

(11-23-2012 08:53 AM)RFlagg Wrote: In two games, the Texans defense has given up:

791 Yards Passing
192 Yards Rushing
983 Total Yards
68 Points

To the Jags and the Lions.

And the Jags and Lions have a combined 5 wins this season.

AUTiger7222 · (This post was last modified: 11-23-2012 01:22 PM by AUTiger7222.)

(11-23-2012 12:42 PM)ATLBound Wrote: It's truly not about what they have proven amd what we haven't.

Its the same exact science that they put into the BCS rankings. The same reason a lot of folks don't believe in Notre Dame right now and prediciting them to lose every weekend.

I'm not a ND fan, but other than getting all their games shown on T.V. the media just doesn't respect them as a good team so far.

The BCS was reluctant but FORCED to put them #1 because they are the only one left.

But the reason for hatred is the PAST and GLAMOUR. The Texans past isn't so great but they have glamorous wins and stat sheets that look good. See the BCS amd Power rankings aren't all about winning, its looking giid while you do it.

Good thing about it though, it doesn't fucking matter. They can rank us 50, but as long as we are making progress and ultimately winning the SB, then I'm good.

Let's earn the respect fully and quit complaining. If we win the SB and they still do this shit, then I will join in.

And the Falcons don't have any PAST and GLAMOR so why are they one of the most hated teams in the NFL? They hated us as if we had the history of the Steelers or something. And when I say they I mean fans, coaches, media, ect. Talk to football fans of other teams. You won't find to many that don't hate the Falcons for some stupid reason.

ATLBound · 11-23-2012, 02:14 PM

(11-23-2012 01:21 PM)AUTiger7222 Wrote: And the Falcons don't have any PAST and GLAMOR so why are they one of the most hated teams in the NFL? They hated us as if we had the history of the Steelers or something. And when I say they I mean fans, coaches, media, ect. Talk to football fans of other teams. You won't find to many that don't hate the Falcons for some stupid reason.

That's my point. We DON'T have the history or glamour of the Steelers, which is why they hate us. They don't believe us when we play well. They doubt us because we don't win "fashionably well" and we don't have a history that shows a winning culture.

We just have to earn it. Win a Lombardi and continue to win consistently afterwards to show you're relevant and it wasn't a fluke. We'll get there!

Patriots didn't have respect until recently

ChrisD · 11-23-2012, 02:27 PM

You know what pisses me off? The fact that once again the Texans do what the Falcons have been doing: Play a TERRIBLE game of football, and come out with the win. (All while benefiting from a bullshit touchdown call).

Yet, it doesn't matter, we will drop 2 or 3 spots on a day we earn a win in rankings, the Texans will stay #1. They almost lost to the damn Jaguars... THE JAGS.