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That would be the goal. A couple late round picks that might be waived:
Thomas Brown Atl Mike Hart Indy Peyton Hillis Denver Allen Patrick Balt. Jalen Parmele Mia Some other RBs that might be on the bubble Alonzo Coleman Dallas someone from the Chiefs will be cut:27 Larry Johnson 26 Jackie Battle 21 Kolby Smith 25 Jamaal Charles 29 Dantrell Savage
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I have really liked hart since he was in college. he isnt the fastest guy on the field, but he always seems to get yardage. if something happened and the texans could get their hands on him i would be elated.
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I don't think Hart is going anywhere, he looked really good in Indy's last game.
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I agree. If the Colts were going to release a RB, it would probably be Kenton Keith. They added (back) Dominic Rhodes in the offseason, so with Addai, Rhodes and Hart, they may have the three backs they want. I'm not sure they can risk floating Hart to the practice squad anymore.
Keith was a CFL star before joining the Colts. He started for an injured Addai against the Bucs last season and went off for 121 rushing yards (4.3 avg) and two TDs, plus another five receptions. Just turned 28, and he had an off-field incident where he was charged with criminal trespassing at some nightclub. Story goes that the cops were trying to break up a crowd and instead of complying with orders, Keith chose to whip out his cell phone to record the incident. |
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i really doubt the colts let a guy slip away who is going to get immediate run and probably a contract from in-division teams. however, if they do i don't think we are at a point with RB's where we can overlook anybody, especially in this system that claims to make a 1,000 yard rusher out of grandma's and such. hart, keith...whoeva.
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I like Hightower, but he is going to make the Cards roster, and will get some touches through the year.
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JMHO, but it appears that the Smith-Kubiak tandem are (have been) pretty good at picking players, with the possible exception of the elusive RB? Maybe we have just not been lucky, or we haven't been in the right place at the right time. But it would seem that, if we are to progress to the playoffs this year, we better get something done. Not in a panic, just want us to zero in before the start of the season. I'm trying to be upbeat about this, but if Rashard Mendenhall has a good year, there will be those whatiffers again.
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after re-watching the game last night I feel even better about the Brown pick. Honestly, some of the problems with the running game really appeared to be a timing/getting on the same page thing. We were very close to several nice runs.
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I'm not unhappy with our RB situation. I'm unhappy with the running game I saw Saturday but most of that was the o-line not opening holes, probably because the Broncos, more than anyone, know how to defend the cutback lanes because they've seen it all training camp.
I have confidence in Taylor and Walker to carry the load and Slaton to be a change-of-pace back. If either Brown or Green can get healthy enough to contribute then so much the better. If we find somebody better on the waiver wire, fine, but I'm not in panic mode over it. |
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I'm sorta in line with Bob. One thing that has me a little excited is the thought of Slaton in the backfield with Taylor lined up at fullback There's just so much we could do with that. I know that won't be the every down package, but think of the headache for defensive co-ordinators. Of course all of that depends on those guyus matching my expectations.
I wouldn't mind bringing in another back, but I think we are OK with what we have...maybe not ideal, but OK.
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I said this in the other thread, but I'll repeat here... I think the Eagles have some depth at RB since they acquired Lorenzo Booker. I don't know that they'd be looking to give up Tony Hunt, but he looks like an inside runnner and a three-down back to me. And on the flip side, Hunt doesn't seem to fit the mold of the ZBS RB, but then again, I didn't really think Ron Dayne did much either. Pipe dream for me I suppose, but I think a Hunt-Slaton pairing could be deadly. |
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I posted something last night and poof, it's gone so here's the gist of it.
From what I saw in the game I would have to say that Green is gone. One play and he get's a groin injury after missing what, 12 or 13 games last season. That's a proven track record. Taylor had better shine this week or it's third string or worse for him. Our first and second stringers are gonna be Walker and Slaton. Slaton was impressive and is yelling for more work based on his performance. The new name I expect to hear? Shaun Alexander. |
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http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80a03b00 Gamebreaking speed is not his strong suit, but that's a good clip for anyone who hasn't seen him lately. In the Demps thread NBT started, I might have derailed it a bit talking about the Falcons RBs... another team that could be parting with a decent backup either via waivers or trade. Hopefully though someone makes all of this conversation moot in the next two preseason games for the Texans. At this point so late into camp, it'd be nice if the team's answer was already on the roster. |
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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?
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Here is a scenario that I'm thinking about:
Imagine that we have to beat the Colts to make the playoffs. We are ahead by a score of 34 - 31 with 2:25 left in the game. The ball is sitting on our 27 yard line and it is 3rd down and 3 yards to go for a 1st down. Who do you feel comfortable handing the ball to to pick up the 1st down? I want a guy who is going to break a tackle, push the pile, or do whatever it takes to get me those three yards. Currently, I don't have a guy on this roster that I feel confident in to do that. Therefore, I'm going to have to rely on a pass play (probably a quick slant to #80) and hope for a completion. Unfortunately, that makes me predictable. ![]() Looking at the Dolphins depth chart; Ronnie Brown, Ricky Williams, and Patrick Cobbs are the top 3 RBs on their roster. My pipe dream would be to acquire 6'0" 224lbs Jalen Parmele. My 2nd choice would also come from the AFC East. The Patriots signed Lamont Jordan to go along with Laurence Maroney and Kevin Faulk. In addition they are carrying Sammy Morris on the roster. I'm hopeful that we might be able to go after BenJarvus Green-Ellis. He was an undrafted FA that I campaigned for during the draft. He's not fast (4.55 - 40), but he moves the pile forward. |
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A trade with the Dolphins or Eagles, teams that have a little depth like that would make some sense, especially if neither Green nor Brown are on the roster and Kubiak lacks confidence in either Taylor/Walker/Slaton carrying the load. Brown should play plenty this Saturday. I imagine that either Green OR Brown might be cut, but chances seem pretty small that both are gone, but who knows. Lots of time left for another preseason injury or two, unfortunately. |
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I'd give Green and Brown all they can handle in pre-season. Brown, I believe, will see heavy action against New Orleans this weekend while Green is due back for Dallas. If they emerge injury free, then so be it - they've earned a spot on the roster. If either one so much as stubs their toe and needs down time, then the I think the Texans really should take a tougher stance with these two given their recent history....
It would be nice to pick up another "bruiser" RB since the Texans don't appear to be interested in Dayne anymore but, JMHO, I don't think it is as much of a priority as getting the O-line clicking and getting the choreography of the new system down ASAP. It would be nice if this happens before opening day but I would not be surprised if it takes several regular season games before this happens.... |
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