Projected Roster?

[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.

[Joe Joe]

Originally Posted by 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.

Slaton is not enough of a cap hit to worry about. Unless there is some great player out there that the 700k or whatever the extra for Slaton makes over Chris O, cap isn't an issue for this season.

Performance? Slaton is the same age as Chris O. Chris O. has 69 total yards in two seasons. Chris O. can't even average 4 yards per carry through preseason. A guy that can't even get 100 yards in two seasons is a better player than Slaton? Some major injury problems won't make me give up on a guy that was the 6th best runner his rookie year in favor of a guy of the same age that has only 69 yards to his name in two seasons.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by Joe Joe

Slaton is not enough of a cap hit to worry about. Unless there is some great player out there that the 700k or whatever the extra for Slaton makes over Chris O, cap isn't an issue for this season.

Performance? Slaton is the same age as Chris O. Chris O. has 69 total yards in two seasons. Chris O. can't even average 4 yards per carry through preseason. A guy that can't even get 100 yards in two seasons is a better player than Slaton? Some major injury problems won't make me give up on a guy that was the 6th best runner his rookie year in favor of a guy of the same age that has only 69 yards to his name in two seasons.

Steve? Is that you? welcome to the board.

But seriously, going on performance in this decade it's edge ogbonoya.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by barrett

Steve? Is that you? welcome to the board.

But seriously, going on performance in this decade it's edge ogbonoya.

Have you seen any practices? I did and Slaton looked like he was back to his old self at practice. Then he strained the hammy.

I also watched Chris O at practice. He is a solid practice squad guy. He is not as quick through the hole when he was against the 2s. When he played against the the guys that are now on the street he looked decent. He is not ahead of Slaton right now based on talent and knowledge of the playbook. Slaton is worth a flyer on while Foster is on the shelf.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by painekiller

Have you seen any practices? I did and Slaton looked like he was back to his old self at practice. Then he strained the hammy.

I also watched Chris O at practice. He is a solid practice squad guy. He is not as quick through the hole when he was against the 2s. When he played against the the guys that are now on the street he looked decent. He is not ahead of Slaton right now based on talent and knowledge of the playbook. Slaton is worth a flyer on while Foster is on the shelf.

I'll take your word on practices. But part of playing in the NFL is playing. The hammy is the latest in years without being healthy. But I hope he proves me completely wrong. I'd love to see the old slaton.

[Joe Joe]

Originally Posted by barrett

Steve? Is that you? welcome to the board.

But seriously, going on performance in this decade it's edge ogbonoya.

Ummm....He has zero performance in the regular season from this decade.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by Joe Joe

Slaton is not enough of a cap hit to worry about. Unless there is some great player out there that the 700k or whatever the extra for Slaton makes over Chris O, cap isn't an issue for this season.

When you are up against the cap, $2.2MM at the last report, $700k is a very big deal, especially for a guy the will only see the field if three other very bad things happen.

[nunusguy]

The concern I have about releasing Chris O. is that while he might be the least talented of the whole RB-crew, he is the only one who's remained healthy/uninjured thru all of TC if I'm not mistaken ? And that should be worth something ?
And on the subject of injuries, I'd bet right now that Foster dosen't play 9/11 because I suspect if he has a third "event" this soon with his hammy it's going to be a really long reovery period ?

[Joe Joe]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

The concern I have about releasing Chris O. is that while he might be the least talented of the whole RB-crew, he is the only one who's remained healthy/uninjured thru all of TC if I'm not mistaken ? And that should be worth something ?
And on the subject of injuries, I'd bet right now that Foster dosen't play 9/11 because I suspect if he has a third "event" this soon with his hammy it's going to be a really long reovery period ?

Only reason to keep Chris O over Slaton would be enough injury concerns with 1st three running backs.

[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.