Ben Tate trys to step up and breaks ankle.
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derringer007
"Its An Outrage"
I still have faith he will come around, he's a rookie after all :worried3: :thud:
#1bears fan
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I'm not seeing it Im a firm believer in Foster!!
RB is said to be the easiest on the field for a rookie to step into and play. From what I've read it doesn't sound like Tate has the playbook down yet.
Runnik's Hambones
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Don't know why I'm still so hesitant with Tate, I guess RBBCs to me are just too unpredictable. I think Foster's the man till he loses the job himself.
Remote Controller
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i see Foster as a Fred Jackson type who endears himself to the coach because of his willingness to lay it all on the line. Foster is a blue collar guy who got a shot and is now gonna fight hard to keep it.
TexanGrrl
Wonder Woman
In Kubiak speak, (the Texans fans have learned to translate) Kubiak is putting the challenge out to Tate, but is pretty satisfied with the fact that we currently have two guys in front of him.
It's a relief to start the season with potentially three viable running backs.
The kid is coming from a spread offense. He's not used to the intricacies of a Zone Blocking Scheme. He'll keep improving.
As far as fantasy goes, Texans running backs are gonna keep changing until someone shows they can hold on to the ball and make the plays.
It's a relief to start the season with potentially three viable running backs.
The kid is coming from a spread offense. He's not used to the intricacies of a Zone Blocking Scheme. He'll keep improving.
As far as fantasy goes, Texans running backs are gonna keep changing until someone shows they can hold on to the ball and make the plays.
derringer007
"Its An Outrage"
Will see Ben Tate in action tonight when the Texans play Zona, should get a good look at this talented rookie
Coachnorm
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It is nice that the Texans have real quality depth At RB this year, the rushing part of their O should produce well.
Listen closely to TexanGrrl's fantasy assessment. Kubiak has had a short leash and a fast hook with RBs. Most coaches let a starting RB suck for most of the game and thinks that since he sucked all game that maybe I will announce a different starter next week....... very fantasy orderly like.
Kubiak will yank a RB in the first quarter if he doesn't like what he sees and might change again at 1/2 time. Having 3 quality choices might slow the hook a bit but monitoring the RBBC could end up a full time job for fantasy owners.
Here's my take on this very fluid situation.....Watch out for Slaton!
Assuming he can stay healthy which is a HUGE assumption for him, but let's pretend for a second that he can; Slaton will keep the job and be very productive as long as he can do ONE thing.....HOLD ONTO THE BALL!
If he can do that, I'm really starting to think Slaton could be a very nice sleeper. Still waiting to move him up my list unitl I see how some of the preseason shakes out though.
Assuming he can stay healthy which is a HUGE assumption for him, but let's pretend for a second that he can; Slaton will keep the job and be very productive as long as he can do ONE thing.....HOLD ONTO THE BALL!
If he can do that, I'm really starting to think Slaton could be a very nice sleeper. Still waiting to move him up my list unitl I see how some of the preseason shakes out though.
Remote Controller
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Foster did well tonight and Tate got carried off. I like Foster to be this teams bell-cow back!
:thrash:great... never should have traded Miller for this guy in Outlaw County
sorry my man
I feel bad, I traded Tate to you in one league, traded a pick to TG in another she used to grab Tate.....man, I'm bad karma for Tate.
How bad was it? Did Slaton play at all?
TexanGrrl
Wonder Woman
Slaton played. 10 carries for 22 yards and a fumble. Foster got 4 carries for 31 yards. Tate was looking good, then Card's defender ankle tackled him and it was over. Rumors in Houston are either high ankle sprain or fractured ankle. Take your pick as it doesn't look good. Le Sigh.....
Sgt John
Sith Lord of T&A
great... never should have traded Miller for this guy in Outlaw County
Trading with Miller is akin to selling your soul to the Devil. Sure the instant gratification is there, but in the end he burns you.
Remote Controller
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Texans | Steve Slaton hasn't shed fumbling problems Sun Aug 15, 03:15 AM
Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton had 10 carries for 22 yards Saturday, Aug. 14, against the Arizona Cardinals, reports The Associated Press. He also had one catch for 21 yards. Slaton, however, did not correct his fumbling problems from a year ago, as he coughed up the football into the end zone, which was recovered by Arizona.
derringer007
"Its An Outrage"
Ben Tate out with broken ankle :sadbanana:
Reported on NFL Network could miss the season
Reported on NFL Network could miss the season
That clears up the picture in Houston quite a bit. Foster should move up on all draft boards now.