Small Concern

[Harry]

The only thing I posted during the Texans’ game was asking why the first string was still playing. This is a 17 game season. No one knows how great the injury toll and general exhaustion will be. I think Kingsbury would be wise to buy back every game minute of playing time he could save. As well as the defense was playing by quarter 4 I would have sat most of the starting offense and much of that defense. McCoy surely needs the reps. Other backups must have been asking if the couldn’t play then, when would they get a chance. it would have been a good move for morale. I was glad to see Benjamin handling the kick returns. Too much injury risk to use Moore except in critical situations.

 

[Chopper0080]

The only thing I posted during the Texans’ game was asking why the first string was still playing. This is a 17 game season. No one knows how great the injury toll and general exhaustion will be. I think Kingsbury would be wise to buy back every game minute of playing time he could save. As well as the defense was playing by quarter 4 I would have sat most of the starting offense and much of that defense. McCoy surely needs the reps. Other backups must have been asking if the couldn’t play then, when would they get a chance. it would have been a good move for morale. I was glad to see Benjamin handling the kick returns. Too much injury risk to use Moore except in critical situations.

Looking at the snap counts, they rotated a bunch of guys out.

 

[JohnnyCakes]

The only thing I posted during the Texans’ game was asking why the first string was still playing. This is a 17 game season. No one knows how great the injury toll and general exhaustion will be. I think Kingsbury would be wise to buy back every game minute of playing time he could save. As well as the defense was playing by quarter 4 I would have sat most of the starting offense and much of that defense. McCoy surely needs the reps. Other backups must have been asking if the couldn’t play then, when would they get a chance. it would have been a good move for morale. I was glad to see Benjamin handling the kick returns. Too much injury risk to use Moore except in critical situations.

Agreed, if God forbid something happens to Kyler it would be beneficial for Colt McCoy to get some reps in and some timing down.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

The only thing I posted during the Texans’ game was asking why the first string was still playing. This is a 17 game season. No one knows how great the injury toll and general exhaustion will be. I think Kingsbury would be wise to buy back every game minute of playing time he could save. As well as the defense was playing by quarter 4 I would have sat most of the starting offense and much of that defense. McCoy surely needs the reps. Other backups must have been asking if the couldn’t play then, when would they get a chance. it would have been a good move for morale. I was glad to see Benjamin handling the kick returns. Too much injury risk to use Moore except in critical situations.

If you go back to the Rams game, which was well in hand into the 4th qtr, with about 4-5 minutes left and the Cards had just stopped the Rams again on a 4th down, KK looked relieved on the sideline and took his headset off. He was probably thinking offense would run out the clock and it was over. The Cards ended up punting and with about 3ish minutes left the Rams went down and scored a garbage TD (I think it was to Woods). At that point, even with the game sill well in hand, KK put his headset back on and got back into coach mode. He wasn't taking any lead for granted. It was after that game, in his presser (or maybe the following day's presser) where he was asked about being vindicated (maybe not exact words) as a head coach, given his college resume. He answered that he definitely heard and remembered all the comments made about him when he was hired...and it seems that's the chip he's coaching with this year. No more coach bro...and he's not taking ANY lead for granted with his coaching or how he's handling players on the field. I think as the season goes, he will continue to find his way with winning and success...it's very much new territory for him.

 

[BurqueCardFan]

I think it also depends on the opponent.
With the Rams, I would never feel like any lead is safe.
The Texans on the other hand, once the 4th quarter rolled around and we were up 31-5, I felt like the game was pretty much in hand. We should have taken Kyler out at the very least. All Kyler did on those last couple of series was hand the ball off. McCoy could have just as easily done that.

 

[Cardiac]

I think it also depends on the opponent.
With the Rams, I would never feel like any lead is safe.
The Texans on the other hand, once the 4th quarter rolled around and we were up 31-5, I felt like the game was pretty much in hand. We should have taken Kyler out at the very least. All Kyler did on those last couple of series was hand the ball off. McCoy could have just as easily done that.

I think keeping KM in even if he is just handing off helps the run blocking. Teams have to respect the possible play action pass play with KM more so than if McCoy is out there.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Looking at the snap counts, they rotated a bunch of guys out.

Yup. No one played a ton other than marco Wilson and I’m happy he’s getting a ton of snaps to develop.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I think keeping KM in even if he is just handing off helps the run blocking. Teams have to respect the possible play action pass play with KM more so than if McCoy is out there.

This. It helps shorten the game without really placing kyler in harms way.

 

[Jetstream Green]

To be honest, a 17 game season is nuts and proves the NFL does not really give a damn about player safety but money

 

[RON_IN_OC]

I think it also depends on the opponent.
With the Rams, I would never feel like any lead is safe.
The Texans on the other hand, once the 4th quarter rolled around and we were up 31-5, I felt like the game was pretty much in hand. We should have taken Kyler out at the very least. All Kyler did on those last couple of series was hand the ball off. McCoy could have just as easily done that.

If you coach and play, treating all teams the same, you never get caught flat footed.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

The only thing I posted during the Texans’ game was asking why the first string was still playing. This is a 17 game season. No one knows how great the injury toll and general exhaustion will be. I think Kingsbury would be wise to buy back every game minute of playing time he could save. As well as the defense was playing by quarter 4 I would have sat most of the starting offense and much of that defense. McCoy surely needs the reps. Other backups must have been asking if the couldn’t play then, when would they get a chance. it would have been a good move for morale. I was glad to see Benjamin handling the kick returns. Too much injury risk to use Moore except in critical situations.

It also highlights the importance of having a serviceable backup. (See Streveler, Chris)

 

[Shane]

To be honest, a 17 game season is nuts and proves the NFL does not really give a damn about player safety but money

You needed a 17 game season as proof?

 

[BritCard]

Texans had 160 yards of offense all game. When up multiple scores and Kyler is getting beat up why risk it? We could have put Kliff in at QB and saw the game out from Q3.

Texans couldn't score in a brothel.

 

[QuebecCard]

To be honest, a 17 game season is nuts and proves the NFL does not really give a damn about player safety but money

The CFL has been playing 18 games for decades, and it isn't flag football.

And the NFL cares as much about player safety as the fans.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Texans couldn't score in a brothel.

Lol

 

[Crimson Warrior]

Texans had 160 yards of offense all game. When up multiple scores and Kyler is getting beat up why risk it? We could have put Kliff in at QB and saw the game out from Q3.

Texans couldn't score in a brothel.

I see what you're doing there with the bolded text.

Just please don't start referring to FG attempts as "set pieces" haha.

 

[PACardsFan]

To be honest, a 17 game season is nuts and proves the NFL does not really give a damn about player safety but money

In another year or two, it’ll be extended to 18 games. But, teams will be given 2 bye weeks also. No doubt that is coming.

 

[slanidrac16]

To be honest, a 17 game season is nuts and proves the NFL does not really give a damn about player safety but money

Add Thursday night games. Teams playing on Thursday should have the previous Sunday as a bye. It would be beneficial to players and fans.

 

[WhyOwhy]

Add Thursday night games. Teams playing on Thursday should have the previous Sunday as a bye. It would be beneficial to players and fans.

I've been saying this for years. Or get rid of TNF altogether.