Projected Roster?

[barrett]

No way do I keep slaton. He's been terrible for 2+ years.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by barrett

No way do I keep slaton. He's been terrible for 2+ years.

So you're saying that Kubiak deliberately kept him out of the game Thursday so he could cut him today? With Kubiak at the helm I suppose anything is plausible.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by chuck

So you're saying that Kubiak deliberately kept him out of the game Thursday so he could cut him today? With Kubiak at the helm I suppose anything is plausible.

Just my opinion, but I think it was a business decision. I don't think you can't cut an injured guy without a settlement. There's zero trade market, since everyone is assuming that he will be cut. He gets knicked against the Vikes, we have to settle with him.

If we do end up keeping him, that will likely mean Foster is out wk 1, and Slaton will be cut whenever he gets back.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by chuck

So you're saying that Kubiak deliberately kept him out of the game Thursday so he could cut him today? With Kubiak at the helm I suppose anything is plausible.

I have no idea what kubiak will do. We rarely think alike. I would not consider keeping him though.

[Joe Joe]

I think the Texans keep Slaton or trade him. He's easily more likely than any other 4th running back out there to actually fight for PT and actually has "starting RB" potential. He did not do bad in limited time last season. Do I expect him to be the starting RB, no.

I just see no reason to throw away a cheap young player that can actually help as a third down back if Foster stays hurt. I'm a Longhorn fan so I do hope Chris gets on Texans PS.

I would like to see the Texans add another guy for the secondary. The Texans also may need to find some OLine reserves.

[barrett]

Not sure if you know this but the steve slaton you are talking about no longer exists. He had neck surgery and has not been the same in years. The current steve slaton is bad at returning kicks and good at missing games.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by Joe Joe

I think the Texans keep Slaton or trade him. He's easily more likely than any other 4th running back out there to actually fight for PT and actually has "starting RB" potential. He did not do bad in limited time last season. Do I expect him to be the starting RB, no.

I just see no reason to throw away a cheap young player that can actually help as a third down back if Foster stays hurt. I'm a Longhorn fan so I do hope Chris gets on Texans PS.

I would like to see the Texans add another guy for the secondary. The Texans also may need to find some OLine reserves.

$1.4MM for a 4th stringer is not exactly cheap. If they are gonna keep 4, I just assume keep Chris Obi, he is better for the cap, and isn't ever gonna see the field anyway unless something bad happens.

[WMH]

Show's ya what I know.....Slaton sticks, for now at least. Doesn't appear to look good for Foster for week 1, IMO.

LOL - No punter......

http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/a...rs-2154415.php
The Texans reduced their roster from 80 to 52 players on Saturday. Some players waived will be signed to the practice squad:


Offense (24)

Quarterbacks (3): Matt Schaub, Matt Leinart, T.J. Yates.

Running backs (4): Arian Foster, Derrick Ward, Ben Tate, Steve Slaton.

Fullbacks (2): James Casey, Lawrence Vickers.

Tight ends (3): Owen Daniels, Joel Dreessen, Garrett Graham.

Receivers (4): Andre Johnson, Kevin Walter, Jacoby Jones, Bryant Johnson.

Offensive linemen (8): Eric Winston, Duane Brown, Wade Smith, Mike Brisiel, Chris Myers, Rashad Butler, Antoine Caldwell, Derek Newton.

Defense (26)

Linemen (6): Antonio Smith, Shaun Cody, J.J. Watt, Earl Mitchell, Tim Jamison, Tim Bulman.

Linebackers (9): Mario Williams, Connor Barwin, DeMeco Ryans, Brian Cushing, Darryl Sharpton, Brooks Reed, Jesse Nading, Tim Dobbins, Bryan Braman.

Defensive backs (11): Johnathan Joseph, Kareem Jackson, Jason Allen, Brice McCain, Sherrick McManis, Brandon Harris, Roc Carmichael, Glover Quin, Danieal Manning, Troy Nolan, Dominique Barber.

Specialists (2)

Kicker (1): Neil Rackers.

Snapper (1): Jon Weems.

[chuck]

I am very, very surprised that the team kept Slaton over Chris O both for cap reasons and performance reasons.

I am encouraged, though, at their optimism in waiving their only punter.

[Warren]

The Giants are reportedly keeping punter Steve Weatherford and looking to deal Matt Dodge if they can get something for him, so that's one situation to watch.