That's Football...That's Life: Matt10's Houston Texans

[bhurst99]

Good to see you back on the winning track.

 

[Matt10]

Good to see you back on the winning track.

Thanks B - definitely need it to have any shot of post-season.

 

[cheese2121]

Nice win man!

 

[Matt10]

 

[cheese2121]

Good luck against the Jags! Would love to see the texans sneak into the playoffs

 

[GoChargers]

I just read through this entire thread because it had been a while since I last checked in.. Can't believe you're still in with a shot at the playoffs. I won't get too excited until I see you guys in there; but at least you've improved from your 6-10 record (even if it's only by 1 or 2 games).
GOOD LUCK!

 

[Deegeezy]

Wow

Had no idea that I was missing out on all this. This looks fantastic.

How did you get the rosters so close to real life? And am I missing something....You can import NCAA classes onto 2k5?

Man do I regret not playing this game back in the day. It still looks top notch.

 

[Matt10]

After just over a month off of this - I'm back. Needed my football fix and I know my Texans would do it. Btw, this will probably never die until a better football game comes out.


So, without further delay, here is the result of the last game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17.

However, for those on the edge of their seats - we did not make the playoffs because Tennessee won against Denver.

 

[Matt10]

PLAYOFFS RESULT

 

[Matt10]

Wide receiver, Andre Johnson, has been voted into the 2009 Pro Bowl.

Gary Kubiak on Johnson: "It's a great salutation to one of the league's best receivers. Andre definitely deserved this honor."

Offensive tackle, Ryan Clady, has been voted into the 2009 Pro Bowl.

Gary Kubiak on Clady: "We had a fair share of difficulty on the line this year, it's admirable to see that Ryan pushed through all the doubt and received an invite."

Offensive tackle, Duane Brown, has been voted into the 2009 Pro Bowl.

Gary Kubiak on Brown: "Duane is a player who does not give up on any play - and it is no surprise that he has been selected for his efforts."

 

[Matt10]

Free Safety, Nick Ferguson (79 Ovr), has decided to hang up his helmet on his 11-year career. The Houston Texans do not plan on convincing him out of retirement.​

Gary Kubiak on Ferguson: "This is a vacancy that will be hard to fill, almost impossible. Nick finished the season with six interceptions - he always comes out of no where plays and makes decisions that are nine times out of ten times the best ones. I can't say enough about how much I respect Nick - I hope he stays with the Texans family."

Rick Smith on Ferguson: "It's bittersweet for the Texans losing Nick Ferguson. Our secondary will be a bit askew for now - but I do have an announcement, more like a sneak peek, that Nick will remain part of the Houston Texans family - how he will contribute, I will announce later on. I wish Nick and his family all the best."

Running Back, Ahman Green (77 Ovr), has decided to remove his name from the retirement list. Green has accepted a 2-year contract extension from the Houston Texans.

Gary Kubiak on Green: "When I heard Ahman was going to hang em up - I thought 'no possible way' - he is a key part of why we are where we are. From a lousy season last year, to one I can be proud of this year. Ahman is the veteran the young guys need - the guy who can get the job done every Sunday."

Tight End, Mark Bruener (70 Ovr), has decided to hang up his helmet on his 16-year career. The Houston Texans do not plan on convincing him out of retirement.​

Gary Kubiak on Bruener: "The man ends an illustrious career on a high I believe. Mark Bruener is a highly underrated tight-end, and his never give up attitude is complimentary to the kind of athlete he is."

Rick Smith on Bruener: "We are surely going to miss his efforts and contributions to the team and community of Houston."

Running Back, Ron Dayne (69 Ovr), has decided to hang up his helmet on his 11-year career. The Houston Texans do not plan on convincing him out of retirement.​

Gary Kubiak on Dayne: "One of the greater college football players the game has seen - I think he had a great NFL career as well. We will miss Ron's effort on the practice field and the crucial yards that he produced when we needed him the most."

 

[Matt10]

The following is the CAP DATA before 2010 re-signings.

2010 RE-SIGNINGS

• QB Matt Schaub - 2yrs/$9.90m (85ovr)
• HB Chris Johnson - 2yrs/$5.50m (80ovr)
• HB Steve Slaton - 2yrs/$6.71m (77ovr)
• FB Vonta Leach - 2yrs/$4.84m (80ovr)
• T Duane Brown - 2yrs/$8.07m (83ovr)
• CB Dunta Robinson - 3yrs/$9.06m (80ovr)

2010 RELEASED/WAIVED PLAYERS

• DT DeJuan Robinson (69ovr)

The following is the CAP DATA after 2010 re-signings.

 

[Matt10]

 

[GoChargers]

AFC South was dangerous this season. Any other division and you would've had a good shot at the playoffs. Better luck next year.

 

[Matt10]

AFC South was dangerous this season. Any other division and you would've had a good shot at the playoffs. Better luck next year.

Yeah, with Indy dominating, although I'm a bit excited next year because Starvin Marvin won't be there. Hopefully I can get some decent cpu-generated draftees. It's going to be a bit tricky because I won't know their ratings unlike last year.

 

[Woy]

Once again, nice to see this back. Looking forward to some off-season fun.

 

[Matt10]

The following is a breakdown of management's mindset on Free Agency. The signing(s) are based on team needs and/or organization's desire to improve certain areas.

Team Needs: CB (5/6), FS (1/2), TE (1/2)

Cap Room: $10.07M

• Cornerbacks on Team: D.Robinson (80) C.Finnegan (79) A.Molden (72) K.Lewis (71) D.Scott (69)
• Free Safety on Team: W.Demps (72)
• Tight Ends on Team: O.Daniels (87) J.Dreessen (73)

GOAL
We are trying to sneak in whoever we can really. With limited cap room there will have to be some sort of significance in the player(s) signed.


SOLUTION

• Wide receiver, Chad Jackson (80 ovr) has been released from the team.
• Offensive tackle, Rashad Butler (74 ovr)) has been released from the team.
• Outside linebacker, Chaun Thompson (69 ovr), has been released from the team.
• Cornerback, Demarcus Scott (69 ovr)has been released from the team.

Adjusted Cap Room: $13.11M

REFLECTION
It's not easy to let go of some of these guys - Chad Jackson in particular who is a rising star. However, the free agents that are available are in a posiiton to make a difference to a team that does not want to rebuild any longer.

RESULT
FA Cornerback, Antonio Cromartie (90 ovr), has been signed by the Houston Texans for $33.34M, 6 years.
Gary Kubiak on Cromartie: "Last season he led his team (San Diego) with 7 interceptions. He joins the ranks of Dunta Robinson, Cortland Finnegan - it is going to be a real battle, and I think this is exactly what we needed to do this offseason."
Rick Smith on Cromartie: "Just a superb talent that this guy has. We are confident our defense will be feared now."

FA Center, Nick Cole (82 ovr), has been signed by the Houston Texans for $16.74M, 6 years.
Gary Kubiak on Cole: "We expect Nick to be a driving force for protecting the quarterback next year. He is going to breed some competition with Chris Myers (86 ovr). Eitherway, I think this was a great signing for us."

FA Defensive End, Matt Roth (83 ovr), has been signed by the Houston Texans for $13.55M, 5 years.
Gary Kubiak on Roth: "This guy quietly recorded 50 tackles last year. He is a real go-getter, he has some good agility and a smart head on his shoulders. I think Matt is going to fit right in, and has a good chance of starting right away alongside Mario (Williams) on the line."


NFL FAW SIGNINGS
49ers - DE Shaun Smith (79)
Bengals - SS Adam Archuleta (72)
Broncos - CB Kelly Jennings (71), CB Fred Bennett (71), DT J'Vonne Parker (77)
Browns - WR Mario Manningham (82)
Bucs - LB Matt McCoy (67), LB Bobby Carpenter (70), CB Charles Woodson (77)
Cards - LB Marques Harris (68), DT La'Roi Glover (77)
San Diego - CB Maurice Leggett (70)
Chiefs - QB Shaun Hill (74), TE Michael Gaines (73)
Giants - WR Chad Jackson (81)
Jets - FB Lousaka Polite (74)
Packers - DT Marcus Stroud (86)
Patriots - LB Barrett Ruud (83)
Ravens - CB Damarcus Scott (69), WR Jabar Gaffney (78)
Seahawks - WR Keary Colbert (78), WR Vincent Jackson (84), CB Marlin Jackson (80)
Steelers - TE Sean Ryan (74), DE Dwight Freeney (91)
Texans - CB Antonio Cromartie (90), C Nick Cole (82), DE Matt Roth (83)
Titans - LB Dontarrious Thomas (71), FS Nick Collins (77)

 

[Woy]

Wow, you are stacked at corner now. Nice acquisition of Cromartie.

 

[GoChargers]

Love the pickup of Cromartie. I think a winning season in on the cards this time around.

 

[Matt10]

Wow, you are stacked at corner now. Nice acquisition of Cromartie.

Love the pickup of Cromartie. I think a winning season in on the cards this time around.

Thanks, I saw Cromartie there and was like...um, screw it - let's get em!

So I did :twinkle: