New RB in town? [Update: Marcel Shipp to Sign]

[Roy P]

I took another look at the Denver game and paid particular attention to the running game. First, it appears as if the WRs, TEs, and RBs need to do a better job on the back side. As the line was directing traffic in one direction, there would be a defender on the back side who would come free. I realize that is sometimes ok in this system as long as the RB has made his cut already and headed North and South. However, if we had gotten back side contain from Jacoby Jones, Duane Brown, and Joel Dreesen on a couple of runs, we would have gained better yardage. I also noted, that Slaton was the one consistent back who attacked the hole quickly and ran past the backside defender. This is when "vision" and the fast 10-yard splits come into play. Anybody know if DeShawn Wynn is playing in Green Bay?

[nunusguy]

I think its more likely than not that the Texans pull off a trade for a RB before the regular season gets under way. I'm just hoping that we start the season with Ahman Green OR Chris Brown prepared to start against Pittsburgh, but wouldn't be surprised if it was very uncertain for either to play in the opener.
Dunno who we might trade, or if it would involve a Draft pick, but expect a trade to go down for a back before the season opener.

[mussop]

I dont think we can accurately judge the RB's until the line is in sync.

[NBT]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

I think its more likely than not that the Texans pull off a trade for a RB before the regular season gets under way. I'm just hoping that we start the season with Ahman Green OR Chris Brown prepared to start against Pittsburgh, but wouldn't be surprised if it was very uncertain for either to play in the opener.
Dunno who we might trade, or if it would involve a Draft pick, but expect a trade to go down for a back before the season opener.

Yeah, that wouldn't surprise me a bit either.

[painekiller]

How bad is Taylor hurt? And does the team make a trade for a healthy young)?

[edo783]

Originally Posted by painekiller

How bad is Taylor hurt? And does the team make a trade for a healthy young)?

Supposedly it was just a cramp.

[Mike]

The new RB is Marcel Shipp, formerly of the Arizona Cardinals and the University of Massachussetts.

I don't see a big trade for a RB as others are thinking will happen. I do think we will pick up someone cut from another roster. If we could pick up a guy like Kenton Keith that would be great. While we have some strength in numbers that will cause a cut on the DL, someone else will cut a back.

All we need to do is run it enough to be able to play action and bootleg. I still think over the next two weeks Gibbs will work to refine the running game.

[Nconroe]

So, did they put Fred Weary on IR, to make room for Shipp on 80 man roster. To sad to see Weary most likely gone. Wonder if Ahman Green will be the next IR casualty?