Flawed Football Film
Draft Day works as an ad for the NFL, but it's a bust for moviegoers
Apr 12, 2014 | 10:00 am
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Arian Foster's rise is one of the great stories in modern sports.Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap -
Consider LeBron James a huge fan of Arian Foster.
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Brian Cushing took down Tim Tebow on this play, but before long he'd been theone down and out.Photo by Elsa/Getty Images -
Arian Foster ran all over the New York Jets.Photo by Elsa/Getty Images
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Arian Foster proves characters win.Photo by Dennis M. Ayotte Jr -
Ben Tate scored two touchdowns in Jacksonville.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
It's good to be Matt Schaub when you have a ground game like the Texans'.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Danieal Manning says the Texans defense needs to regain its focus. -
Question Gary Kubiak's play calling all you want . . . the Texans are 12-2.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com
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The pressure once again rests on Matt Schaub.Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap -
For Bill Belichick, the playoffs are old hoodie.
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The Texans are feeling it. Even the usually-quiet Andre Johnson is screaming.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
All because Matt Schaub stood tall in the pocket and show why no quarterback ismore elite than him in 2012.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
Andre Johnson did the heavy lifting with 14 catches.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
But Matt Schaub spread the ball around to nine different receivers, includingtight end Garrett Graham, who caught two touchdown passes.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
How much does a wild 43-37 overtime game take out of a coach? Look at GaryKubiak post victory.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
With Matt Schaub completing 78 percent of his passes on a day when he'd 55times, the Texans had enough though.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
Matt Schaub and Gary Kubiak have been through plenty together.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com
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And they both know there is no sweeter sight than seeing Andre Johnson runningfree.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com
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The Texans have wrapped up Arian Foster for the next five years.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
With the most dynamic player in football on their side, the Texans' profile willcontinue to rise.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Would J.J. Watt be having a staredown if he was happily married? Probably not.Or something like that . . .Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap -
Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder is estaic.Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap -
Houston Texans fans are distraught.Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap -
But should they be? The Texans defense showed flashes of its old, snarlyattitude.Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap -
Especially against superhuman running back Adrian Peterson.Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap -
Sure, Christian Ponder made a few plays — and unexpected throwaways.Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap -
Adrian Peterson and Andre Johnson — two of the most even keel stars in football— might have a better grasp on reality though.Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap
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Arian Foster ran for 153 yards in his first playoff game.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Houston Texans could get used to this. The Texans are in the driver's seat forhomefield advantage throughout the playoffs at the season's halfway point.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
Arian Foster and the Texans are rolling, emerging as the NFL's most dominantteam.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com
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Andre Johnson took over in the fourth quarter and overtime — and ended up goinghistoric.Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images -
If only Tony Romo and the Cowboys had the Texans heart.Dallas Cowboys/Facebook -
Danieal Manning knows the Texans' attitude is beyond special in today's NFL.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
Arian Foster played big in another big game.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com
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When Ben Tate received the first handoff of the game, things looked good.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Keshawn Martin has looked good in practice and the preseason opener brought moreof the same for the rookie.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
T.J. Yates can still play.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Trindon Holliday needs to be special in the return game to make the Texans. He'sspecial in the return game.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com
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To say J.J. Watt was pumped up after taking over the game against the MiamiDolphins was an understatement.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
With J.J. Watt around there are suddenly a lot of hands up on the HoustonTexans' defense. Still, Watt's reach remains the most deadly.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
Rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill found Texans in his face all day.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
It's easy to feel like a hulk with J.J. Watt on your side.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
Owen Daniels had four catches, but until Watt put his hands up, the Texans'offense largely struggled.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
Think J.J. Watt enjoys playing football?© Michelle Watson/Catchlight Group -
J.J. Watt is the new sheriff in town whether he's dominating games or riding ona horse in a parade.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Arian Foster is the player the Texans lean on. -
Arian Foster's moves added up to 234 yards against the Titans.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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The Titans' Chris Johnson is no longer at Foster's level.
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Arian Foster rushed for 53 of his 112 yards against the Jaguars in the fourthquarter when the game needed to be put away. -
Bob McNair was gushing over Foster — again.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Arian Foster is a dominant force for a fantasy football owner. But that doesn'tmean he has to like them.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Left tackle Duane Brown is one of the Houston Texans' most valuable players andnow he's locked up under a new contract.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
With tailback Arian Foster also signed for five years before the seasson, theTexans are continuing Rick Smith's plan of locking up core players.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
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Duane BrownPhoto by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com
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Michigan State wideout Keshawn Martin will help put some pressure on JacobyJones and Kevin Walter. -
In the case of Randy Bullock, drafting a kicker was a smart move for the HoustonTexans. -
Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak brought Keenum in for a private workout.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Whitney Mercilus looms as an expected impact maker from this 2012 Texans draftclass.
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Look familiar? The New York Giants have taken to copying Arian Foster's Texanscelebrations.@paulsabarese -
Tony Romo is down and out — again. -
Meanwhile, the Texans are riding high — ready to start anew with a playoff run.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Wade Phillips brought the Cowboys to the playoffs twice, now he's in theplayoffs with the Texans in his first season in Houston with Gary Kubiak.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Jason Garrett could not get the Cowboys to produce for him.
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Arian Foster's teammates know they need to lean on No. 23 — fumbles or not.
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The best option Gary Kubiak has in his offense is Arian Foster.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Matt Schaub — and no other Texans quarterback — will be able to make this seasonSuper.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
This is the type of ride that helps Matt Schaub get around these days.
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T.J. Yates could not drive the Texans to enough points. -
Despite Arian Foster's brilliancePhoto by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Johnathan Joseph (No. 24) is as big a factor as anyone in transforming theHouston Texans' defense.Photo by Dennis M. Ayotte Jr -
Eric Winston's opened up holes for both Arian Foster and Ben Tate.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Arian Foster's early fumble started the Texans' Carolina nightmare.Photo by Dennis M. Ayotte Jr
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Texans coach Gary Kubiak didn't have a lot of answers on this Sunday.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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It all started with J.J. Watt keeping those hands up higher than anyone else,changing the Houston Texans' first playoff game.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
This young Houston Texans' fan knows it's good to believe in No. 99 — J.J. Watt.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
J.J. Watt's interception allowed Andre Johnson to have his playoff moment.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
It let everyone on the Texans — Pro Bowl tailback Arian Foster included — catchtheir breath.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton never looked the same after J.J. Watt'sacrobatic Pick 6.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
J.J. Watt kept his hands up, preventing the Houston Texans from going down inthe first playoff game in franchise history.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
The Houston Texans cannot be a team that is carried by an elite quarterback.Rookie starter T.J. Yates needs help.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Arian Foster rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Making for a very happy Reliant Stadium.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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The Texans broke out the red uniforms and took it to the Jaguars. -
Blaine Gabbert took a beating from the Texans. -
Brian CushingPhoto by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images
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Danieal Manning came down with the ball against the Titans, but broke his leg inthe process. -
Wade Phillips job just got a lot tougher.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Danieal Manning was a huge part of the Texans' defensive resurgence. Now, he'slikely lost for the year.
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Brian CushingPhoto by Dennis M. Ayotte Jr -
Wade PhillipsPhoto by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Ben Tate and the Texans have reason to celebrate.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Colt McCoy found that life against the Texans' D is more than another gruelingday in the NFL. It's a nightmare. -
Wade PhillipsPhoto by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Andre JohnsonPhoto by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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If you want to win your fantasy football league, you've got to make some toughdraft day calls.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Ben Tate breaking away for HoustonPhoto by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Miami's Chad HennePhoto by C.J. Gunther
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Mario Williams (90) and Antonio Smith helped power a dominant defensiveperformance.Photo By Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
There was a touching 9-11 tribute before the game in which a giant flag was heldup that covered the entire field, from end zone to end zone.Photo by MIchelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Don't be tempted by Drew Brees in round one.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
If you know you want Andre Johnson though, don't be afraid to reach a few picksto grab him.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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No one is poaching Arian Foster's touchdowns at the goaline. That's important.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Mario Williams didn't exactly look dominant in his first crack at playing WadePhillips' 3-4 defense. -
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Matt Leinart still isn't anywhere close to being a star.
