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08-12-2008, 01:10 PM
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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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08-12-2008, 01:14 PM
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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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08-12-2008, 01:26 PM
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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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08-12-2008, 01:31 PM
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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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08-12-2008, 01:22 PM
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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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08-12-2008, 01:30 PM
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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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08-15-2008, 12:03 AM
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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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08-15-2008, 07:55 AM
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08-15-2008, 04:16 PM
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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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08-15-2008, 09:03 PM
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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.
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08-16-2008, 04:34 PM
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