Game Thread: Week 11 Titans vs Texans

[rns90]

Just now, AussieTitanFan08 said:

 

With how disastrous this offense has looked all options need to be on the table. 

 

Hell should they end up with the #1 pick you couldn't totally rule out Borgonzi going full Ryan Poles and acquiring a WR as part of the trade back package.

They are not taking a WR with their first pick , cmon.

 

Can’t see any of the trade up partners trading a WR.  They either don’t have one or won’t trade them (Jets probably won’t trade Wilson)

[Dinx81]

Keep your chins up fellas, even though we lost we currently have a less than 1% chance at winning the division and a 5% chance at getting a wildcard so we’re still in this!

[tgo]

 

[AussieTitanFan08]

6 minutes ago, rns90 said:

They are not taking a WR with their first pick , cmon.

 

Can’t see any of the trade up partners trading a WR.  They either don’t have one or won’t trade them (Jets probably won’t trade Wilson)

 

Did you predict DJ Moore being part of the Panthers package to move up to #1. Or a decade ago JRob trading all the way down to pick #15 you simply don't know where the best trade package might come from.

 

If I have learned anything its to try not to be so absolute with things that aren't going to happen for 4-5 months. 

 

And for the record again I think it would be incredibly unlikely Borgonzi takes a WR if he stays inside the top 8 picks with any potential trade back.

Edited November 16, 2025 by AussieTitanFan08

[Callidus]

36 minutes ago, OILERMAN said:

I thought Ward looked more relaxed and played better overall. He still missed some passes and took some sacks but he did some things in this game that were notable. 

 

He took some easier passes. He ran for those 1st downs, including that 20 yarder. He looked calmer and looked like he didn't press as much in some situations. 

 

Obviously the pass to the 5 was a thing of beauty but I'm more impressed with how he managed the game. It was far from perfect but it was much improved. 

 

The surrounding talent is absolutely terrible. Kinsey, Jefferson and Ayo as the top 3, a joke. Pollard is now bum status

 

14 carries for 25 yards from the RBs. All the false starts....

 

But I thought he showed some good improvement 

 

So your saying play stepslow?

[tgo]

37 minutes ago, OILERMAN said:

I thought Ward looked more relaxed and played better overall. He still missed some passes and took some sacks but he did some things in this game that were notable. 

 

He took some easier passes. He ran for those 1st downs, including that 20 yarder. He looked calmer and looked like he didn't press as much in some situations. 

 

Obviously the pass to the 5 was a thing of beauty but I'm more impressed with how he managed the game. It was far from perfect but it was much improved. 

 

The surrounding talent is absolutely terrible. Kinsey, Jefferson and Ayo as the top 3, a joke. Pollard is now bum status

 

14 carries for 25 yards from the RBs. All the false starts....

 

But I thought he showed some good improvement 

 

[Callidus]

9 minutes ago, tgo said:

Corner is a bigger need than WR

Yes and no. The defense is functional, the offense is not. You are correct though that we really really need cbs even if the defense isnt a total shit show. Well, let me rephrase that. The offense is a shitshow 90% of the time. The defense is a shitshow 25% of the time. 

[AussieTitanFan08]

8 minutes ago, tgo said:

 

 

Would seem a 2 seasons worth of frustration at the offense is starting to flow out of Simmons he has simply had enough of their ineptitude.

[tgo]

5 minutes ago, Callidus said:

Yes and no. The defense is functional, the offense is not. You are correct though that we really really need cbs even if the defense isnt a total shit show. Well, let me rephrase that. The offense is a shitshow 90% of the time. The defense is a shitshow 25% of the time. 

 

I think they'll throw stupid money at one of the top WRs in FA to stabilize the room - Pierce or Doubs. Won't be a perfect solution but combined with improvement from Ayo and Dike plus another top 100 pick at the position, should be better weapons for Ward. 

 

I think at WR we have 2 of 3 starters for next year. 

 

At CB, we have 0 of 3 starters. 

Edited November 16, 2025 by tgo

[rns90]

3 minutes ago, tgo said:

 

 

I think at WR we have 2 of 3 starters for next year. 

 

At CB, we have 0 of 3 starters. 

If you are counting on Ayo as a starter, that’s a stretch.  It’s not 0 starters like CB but it’s pretty bad

[tgo]

8 minutes ago, rns90 said:

If you are counting on Ayo as a starter, that’s a stretch.  It’s not 0 starters like CB but it’s pretty bad

I think he’ll get the opportunity - whether it works out long term or not is another story. 
 

I do think he has a lot of room for improvement coming from Canadian football and a program like Stanford. I think there’s a chance he could make a big second year jump. 
 

That said, if he falters, you need another higher round rookie waiting in the wings. 2nd or 3rd rounder. 
 

I personally would think about bringing Van Jefferson back as a veteran WR5 on a really cheap deal as depth - plays ST, all the WR positions, growing familiarity with Ward, has durability, and meets Borgo’s threshold for speed. 
 

And Oliver, as a high level gunner, is an ideal WR6. 

Edited November 16, 2025 by tgo

[OILERMAN]

TE is a bigger need than WR, CB most def is

[NashvilleNinja]

1 hour ago, ctm said:

The reluctance has been explained dozens of times.

 

I'd rell you to re-read what I said, but I doubt the joke would translate any better the second time.

[tgo]

11 minutes ago, OILERMAN said:

TE is a bigger need than WR, CB most def is

Depends on who they hire at HC I think - whether it’s a heavy 2 TE offense or primarily 3 wide. Nagy is a 3 wide guy, but someone like Smith or Saleh probably needs more TEs. 
 

I’m iffy on whether Helm should be the number 1 TE going into next year. Definitely would provide a safety blanket to have a high end veteran TE like Mark Andrews, but then you’re relegating Helm to TE2 snaps. 

Edited November 16, 2025 by tgo

[tgo]