Thursday Night Preseason Games

[ForJimmy]

2 minutes ago, Castavar said:

Texans just doing Texans things. Like seriously, why TF would you not only risk development, but injury throwing him out there with backups? That sounds like some Rhule type sh*t honestly. 

Then pull him after a bad decision… It’s like they are doing everything to slow down his progression.

[ForJimmy]

Just now, GOAT said:

Davis Mills looks 10X better than Stroud looked with the same group.

I would hope so. Wasn’t he the full time starter last year vs a rookie’s first preseason series?

[CRA]

3 minutes ago, GOAT said:

Davis Mills looks 10X better than Stroud looked with the same group.

Mills has sneakily played a ton of NFL football though for a young QB that wasn’t drafted high

[TheCasillas]

In case people are unable to watch the game and see the pick we are talking about: 

 

Edited August 10, 2023 by TheCasillas

[LinvilleGorge]

4 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

Then pull him after a bad decision… It’s like they are doing everything to slow down his progression.

That was a big red flag IMO. They either didn't trust Stroud not to spiral or they sent the message to their rookie that he's on a tight leash. If you trust the kid and you're committed to building around him you gotta put him back out there. Dial up some layups for him. This is just a bad look. Not sure on who or if it's on everyone. Don't wanna overreact to preseason stuff but the way that transpired is concerning.

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Definitely a rough start for Stroud. Imagine this place if Bryce has similar struggles tomorrow, yikes! I remember Cam looking sort of out of place his 1st preseason too. The young guys just need time. Remember to temper expectations because again, its preseason!!!

[ForJimmy]

Is Will Anderson playing?

[GOAT]

7 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

I would hope so. Wasn’t he the full time starter last year vs a rookie’s first preseason series?

I don't want my back up QB that couldn't make it as a starter looking 10X better than my #2 pick.

If Young goes out there and gets outperformed by Dalton, I would be bummed. And Dalton shitts on Mills. 

[Mr. Scot]

22 minutes ago, ladypanther said:

Looks like he does not have good support.  Not what a rookie needs.

Also looks like a rookie in his first preseason game.

Not gonna read too much into it but yeah, he didn't look too good.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

Rookie QB getting his first NFL action against Bill Belichick RIP in peace

[CRA]

2 minutes ago, Mr Mojo Risin said:

Definitely a rough start for Stroud. Imagine this place if Bryce has similar struggles tomorrow, yikes! I remember Cam looking sort of out of place his 1st preseason too. The young guys just need time. Remember to temper expectations because again, its preseason!!!

Cam actually had pretty rough entire preseason.  Im not sure he even threw a TD pass and played in all 4.  No one saw the opening game coming 

[frankw]

All along anyone could tell you the Texans were a bad situation for Stroud to walk into. He has had a rough introduction to the NFL but it's weird some folks are so eager to hate on him. Most of them here have one obvious thing in common. Anyways hopefully Bryce Young has a decent first outing Saturday. I expect some ups and downs and that's okay just show me some flashes too.

[Jon Snow]

1 minute ago, Mr. Scot said:

Also looks like a rookie in his first preseason game.

Not gonna read too much into it but yeah, he didn't look too good.

This game is a "let's see who can screw up the most" game. Just some ugly football. I hope like hell we at least play better than these 2 teams.

[Eric4280]

23 minutes ago, jb2288 said:

Unreal people were praising the Texans for that. One of the dumbest trades I can remember… even if Will Anderson becomes a pro bowler you have to protect your rookie QB first 

Have to. It’s prob a top 3-5 pick next year and that’s your chance at MHJR. Could’ve had JSN and MHJR and opted for defense instead. I hate it for Stroud.