Bennett waived, three players waived to get to 75

[painekiller]

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To reduce their roster to 75 today, the Texans waived veteran cornerback Fred Bennett, wide receiver London Crawford and defensive end Pannel Egboh.

They claimed they did this to let Fred catch on elsewhere, but come on he was the worse CB on the roster.

[edo783]

Well, they probably did do it so he would have a chance to catch on somewhere, but that doesn't mean he wasn't the worst CB out there. He might catch on somewhere, but it would have to be a team with near terminal issues at CB.

[dalemurphy]

Originally Posted by painekiller

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They claimed they did this to let Fred catch on elsewhere, but come on he was the worse CB on the roster.

The cut him because they have a lot of CBs they want to play on Thursday and have already determined he can't make the team. This gives McManis and Parsons more snaps to determine the final CB on the roster (probably McManis) and also simply valuable gametime reps.

[Nconroe]

Sept 1 is cut to 75 date and Sept 5 is cut to 53 date. That should get really tough this year. I hope all 3 of these guys make it somehow in football and in life.

[dalemurphy]

I’m trying to contain my joy regarding the cutting of Fred Bennett. Not only is it a re-affirmation that the Texans know what they are doing, but it guarantees that the week one starting secondary will have zero holdovers from last seasons putrid early season performance. Dunta Robinson, Fred Bennett, Busing, and Dominique Barber won’t be missing tackles and taking poor angles on the ball against Indianapolis in week one. Barber, who is much improved since early last season, is on the team but won’t be seen apart from the special teams. I wish Fred Bennett well, though. As a matter of a fact, nothing would make me happier than to see him signed on with the Colts or Titans. Perhaps, he could even win a starting job for them. Yep, that would certainly make me happy. I might even campaign for it.

Most football fans find the next two weeks, prior to week one, to be uneventful. However, if you are reading this blog, you are almost assuredly obsessed enough with the Texans to appreciate the enormity of what will be transpiring between now and Friday. In the midst of preparing for and playing a football game against Tampa Bay on Thursday night, the coaches and personnel department are fashioning the 2010 Texans. After today’s cuts (Crawford, Egboh, and Bennett), the Texans have a minimum of 24 players to cut by next Saturday. In today’s NFL, you had better believe the depth of a team is essential to a typical season. When one factors in special teams and injuries, it is likely that each of the 53 players that make the opening game roster will impact the team’s success or failure this season with their on-field performance. So, let’s take a look at what spots have been claimed and who still has a viable opportunity to make the roster.

First, here is my list, broken down by position, of players virtually assured of a roster spot:

QB: Matt Schaub, Dan Orlovsky

RB: Arian Foster, Steve Slaton, Jeremiah Johnson

FB: Vonta Leach

WR: Andre Johnson, Jacoby Jones, Kevin Walter, David Anderson, Dorin Dickerson

TE: Owen Daniels, Joel Dressen, James Casey, Garrett Graham

C/G: Wade Smith, Antoine Caldwell, Kasey Studdard, Mike Brisiel, Chris Myers

OT: Eric Winston, Duane Brown, Rashod Butler

P: Matt Turk

DE: Mario Williams, Antonio Smith, Connor Barwin

DT: Amobi Okoye, Shaun Cody, Frank Okam, Earl Mitchell

LB: (Brian Cushing), Demeco Ryans, Zac Diles, Daryl Sharpton, Kevin Bentley, Xavier Adibi

CB: Kareem Jackson, Glover Quin, Brice McCain, Antwaun Molden, Jacques Reeves, Sherrick McManis

S: Bernard Pollard, Eugene Wilson, Troy Nolan, Dominique Barber

Okay, that is 46 of the 53 roster spots. Cushing won’t count against the 53 until his suspension ends in October. One spot clearly goes to Kicker. I am thoroughly convince Neil Rackers won the job. Kris Brown will be cut after the game on Thursday. So, that leaves 6 spots. Below are a list of players with an opportunity to secure one of those final six spots on the team: Rest of Article at Texans Bull Blog

[NBT]

Aaaahhh.......I'm not that sure that Kris Brown hasn't saved his job, but we will see.

[Fonz the Boss]

Maybe the next step to success is to get rid of the bad stigma that all the inaugural season Texans have had. Kris Brown is the only original Texan left on the team.

[Roy P]

As long as Shelley Smith and Malcolm Sheppard make the final 53, I'll be happy. I'd also like for J.D. Booty to make the squad, but I think the Texans are sold on Dan O. I'd be looking to add another RB and cutting Chris Henry. For example, the Broncos just cut Justin Fargas aka Huggy Bear Jr.

[popanot]

If CC Brown can get picked up I'm sure Bennett will get picked up.

[NBT]

I hope, when the team plays somebody with a 3-4 D, they are flexible enough to play someone besides OC Myers, because he gets blown up by the NT too much.

Adibi needs to stay off the training table with his groin injurries, at least until Cush gets back in 4 games.

Otherwise I'm pretty good with the lineup.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by NBT

I hope, when the team plays somebody with a 3-4 D, they are flexible enough to play someone besides OC Myers, because he gets blown up by the NT too much.

Adibi needs to stay off the training table with his groin injurries, at least until Cush gets back in 4 games.

Otherwise I'm pretty good with the lineup.

This is not directed at NBT, people here in Houston have got to get there heads around Myers being the best OC on our roster. He gets to the 2nd level better than any other blocker on the team. He does struggle against the huge NTs in the league, but so do most OCs in the league.

[cadams]

bennett didnt' go jobless for long, he has been picked up by the chargers