Foster . . .out for the year?

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by chuck

This means that the offense was not diverse.

But the issue wasn't whether they were in the red zone. The issue was down and distance. They were unimaginative in third (or fourth) and 1-2 situations *anywhere* on the field, not just the red zone. In third (or fourth) and 4-6, they threw a pass in the flat and expected the receiver to run for the extra amount needed for a first down instead of throwing to somebody beyond the sticks. Again, it wasn't a red zone issue. It was a down-and-distance issue.

[Keith]

Foster just turned 27 in September, so old age hasn't caught him yet. I think the overuse angle is ...well, overused. Foster is smart about avoiding unnecessary hits and doesn't get smacked head on like most other backs.

Foster is very good and very unique in part because he is a patient runner. He has to wait to see where the hole will open. I think this is partly why Kubiak's offense struggles in short yardage and goalline situations because there isn't time for the RBs to see something develop. Foster's read recognition is simply better to overcome some of these issues.

The tragedy with Foster being out is that Ben Tate has broken ribs. Would have been nice to see a healthy Tate carry the load, especially since this is a contract year for him. If the Texans have to wave goodbye to Tate this offseason because of the burden of Foster's contract, I'd be fine with that. The team brought in four - 4! - seemingly competent backups this offseason to fill in (Karim, Johnson, Wood, and Graham), and I'd bet they could keep this up next year too.

[HPF Bob]

It must really suck to be Cierre Wood right now.

[Nconroe]

Texans announced Foster having surgery on bulging disk this week and will be out rest of the season. Get well soon to Arian.

[Nconroe]

This evening Texans saying still testing and getting opinions if Arian needs season ending surgery or not.

[painekiller]

Today Wade said, that the surgery was news to him. And Arian is still on the roster.

[popanot]

The season from hell continues... Just shut everyone down that has even the slightest cough or ailment at this point. I'd move Reed inside to see if he can play there, let McCain and Harris get as many snaps as possible, put in Braman, Pleasant, Tuggle, cut Coach Reed, you name it.

[cadams]

Originally Posted by painekiller

Today Wade said, that the surgery was news to him. And Arian is still on the roster.

ESPN is reporting that foster has been put on the IR.