Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

michaelm · 03-13-2012

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It's been just over six hours since the start of the new NFL year and free agency, and the Cleveland Browns seem to be a non-destination for all the top names available.

However, reports surfaced that the Browns are engaged in talks with the Houston Texans about running back Ben Tate.

I'm not buying this rumor, but thought it was worth posting

http://www.nationalfootballauthority...talks-for.html

Goldensilence · 03-13-2012

I think in Today's NFL you got to have two good running backs. Barring scoring something high as a second rounder, I don't think the Texans bite.

TheMatrix31 · 03-13-2012

Kiss my ass, Brownies.

Texn4life · 03-13-2012

With Tate's contract coming up in 2 years and Arian guaranteed a good amount for the first 3 years of his contract I would entertain offers and see what they're willing to give. If its for the #22 pick then I jump all over that. The ideal time to trade him would be after next year when he only has 1 year left, but his value may never be higher. The likelihood that we'll be able to keep him after his rookie contract expires isn't very high. We have to get what we can while we can.

The problem is finding a replacement for him. If we lose some of our Lineman then obviously we'll have to fill some of those spots through the draft. But there are some backs in the draft that I love namely Isaiah Pead from Cinci. We can't just keep losing good players for nothing though.

**Lucky** · 03-13-2012

The Texans are looking thin on the O-line. If the Browns offered their 2nd 1st round pick, I think the Texans would have to consider the deal.

michaelm · 03-13-2012

Couldn't resist. I left this comment for the writer:

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Originally Posted by michaelm

Nice way to twist a story Mr. Wolf. You use the phrase "are engaged with the Houston Texans", when the story you linked to merely says "I have heard some rumblings recently that the Browns may explore a trade with Houston". "May Explore" is entirely different than "are engaged", but you know this for sure. That makes you a complete hack, and totally unreliable, in my book.
And "details of the trade were not available at the time of publishing this article"? Of course details are not available. How the F can details be available for a trade that does not exist, as evidenced by the link YOU provided.

LOL Hack.

**Ryan** · 03-13-2012

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Originally Posted by Lucky

The Texans are looking thin on the O-line. If the Browns offered their 2nd 1st round pick, I think the Texans would have to consider the deal.

I think that'd be a no brainer, too bad i think they're even too smart to make that offer.

Pantherstang84 · 03-13-2012

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Originally Posted by Lucky

The Texans are looking thin on the O-line. If the Browns offered their 2nd 1st round pick, I think the Texans would have to consider the deal.

Absolutely. They have to take the phone call and listen to the offer.

**ObsiWan** · 03-14-2012

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Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

Kiss my ass, Brownies.

Thorn...?
...is that you?

**Thorn** · 03-14-2012

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Originally Posted by ObsiWan

Thorn...?
...is that you?

I must have taken the red pill instead of the blue one.......

Brisco_County · 03-14-2012

I think this trade goes through. Hillis signed with KC today.

Also, Tate was drafted to be the #1 at a time when nobody knew that Foster would emerge as a freaking H.O.F. potential runningback. We now have two #1 worthy backs, a #3 who's good enough to be a #2, and some newly created needs to be filled in the draft. This trade is happening.

**Texan_Bill** · 03-14-2012

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Originally Posted by Thorn

I must have taken the red pill instead of the blue one.......

The red one gets you fired up...

................. The Blue one keeps you, well..... Fired up for a long time!!!

thunderkyss · 03-14-2012

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Originally Posted by Thorn

I must have taken the red pill instead of the blue one.......

At your age, shouldn't you take both pills?

And then some?

**Cjeremy635** · 03-13-2012

I wouldn't even consider it. We have the best 1-2 punch in the game, why mess that up? Injuries happen on a dime & we're lucky enough to have a back up that can step right in if needed. Thanks, but no thanks....

Texecutioner · 03-13-2012

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Originally Posted by Cjeremy635

I wouldn't even consider it. We have the best 1-2 punch in the game, why mess that up? Injuries happen on a dime & we're lucky enough to have a back up that can step right in if needed. Thanks, but no thanks....

I'd totally consider it. Not because I don't think that Ben Tate is a total stud and a 1st string back, but because he'll probably be gone when his contract is up any way. He is to good for the Texans to be able to pay him and Foster when that time comes most likely. So, I'd at least hear what the Browns had to offer if this article has any merit to it. Tate will most likely be gone when his rookie deal is up to become a starter somewhere. Deal him while you can if the offer is right. It probably isn't though. I agree that in this day and age in the league you need two capable backs and this is an awsome 1-2 punch. But if he has only one more season, than I'd see how just how strong another team's interest might be if they are actually acquiring.

Iceman16 · 03-18-2012

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Originally Posted by Goldensilence

I think in Today's NFL you got to have two good running backs.

You can get them late in the draft though (we've got a pretty great example of that on our team). I'd love to retain Tate, but it must come at the right price.

michaelm · 03-13-2012

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Originally Posted by michaelm

I'm not buying this rumor, but thought it was worth posting

http://www.nationalfootballauthority...talks-for.html

Seems like the link I posted above was a reference to a very small tid bit in this story:

http://espncleveland.com/common/more...49&post_id=675

michaelm · 03-13-2012

For clarity, the original blog used the words "I have heard some rumblings recently that the Browns may explore a trade with Houston for backup running back Ben Tate.

The next "writer" decided to embellish on that, twisting the phrase "may explore" into this:
"However, reports surfaced that the Browns are engaged in talks with the Houston Texans about running back Ben Tate."

**Ryan** · 03-13-2012

Interesting for sure. If the offer is right i'd be up for it. With the situation it looks like we're in we could use some draft picks.

Unless your name is Foster, you're replaceable in this system although i really do like Tate.

**badboy** · 03-14-2012

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Originally Posted by michaelm

Seems like the link I posted above was a reference to a very small tid bit in this story:

http://espncleveland.com/common/more...49&post_id=675

Seems like the rumblings were proved to be only that as "league source" said he heard nothing.

-I have heard some rumblings recently that the Browns may explore a trade with Houston for backup running back Ben Tate. When asked about that possibility, a league source said, "I haven't heard anything along those lines but let's put it this way it wouldn't surprise me."

From your link

03-13-2012	#4
Texn4life Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,120 Rep Power: 10858	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface With Tate's contract coming up in 2 years and Arian guaranteed a good amount for the first 3 years of his contract I would entertain offers and see what they're willing to give. If its for the #22 pick then I jump all over that. The ideal time to trade him would be after next year when he only has 1 year left, but his value may never be higher. The likelihood that we'll be able to keep him after his rookie contract expires isn't very high. We have to get what we can while we can. The problem is finding a replacement for him. If we lose some of our Lineman then obviously we'll have to fill some of those spots through the draft. But there are some backs in the draft that I love namely Isaiah Pead from Cinci. We can't just keep losing good players for nothing though.

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Lucky Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 11,985 Rep Power: 37235	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface The Texans are looking thin on the O-line. If the Browns offered their 2nd 1st round pick, I think the Texans would have to consider the deal. __________________ I will shoot bottles at night cause I got glow in the dark bottles and they look awesome when they explode. - Joe Texan

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Brisco_County Texans worthy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 1,744 Rep Power: 11735	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface I think this trade goes through. Hillis signed with KC today. Also, Tate was drafted to be the #1 at a time when nobody knew that Foster would emerge as a freaking H.O.F. potential runningback. We now have two #1 worthy backs, a #3 who's good enough to be a #2, and some newly created needs to be filled in the draft. This trade is happening.

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Cjeremy635 Overtraining Join Date: May 2005 Location: Huffman, Texas Age: 35 Posts: 7,649 Rep Power: 28643	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface I wouldn't even consider it. We have the best 1-2 punch in the game, why mess that up? Injuries happen on a dime & we're lucky enough to have a back up that can step right in if needed. Thanks, but no thanks....

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michaelm vox nihili Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring, TX Section: 648 Age: 47 Posts: 5,088 Rep Power: 31857	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface For clarity, the original blog used the words "I have heard some rumblings recently that the Browns may explore a trade with Houston for backup running back Ben Tate. The next "writer" decided to embellish on that, twisting the phrase "may explore" into this: "However, reports surfaced that the Browns are engaged in talks with the Houston Texans about running back Ben Tate." __________________ Every time you make a typo, the errorists win.

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Goldensilence Is this Sparta? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Out of the desert finally... Age: 31 Posts: 5,026 Rep Power: 6218	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface I think in Today's NFL you got to have two good running backs. Barring scoring something high as a second rounder, I don't think the Texans bite.

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TheMatrix31 Take A Bow Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California Posts: 6,002 Rep Power: 12948	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface Kiss my ass, Brownies.

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Ryan THIS YEAR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beaumont,Tx Section: Section 135, Row F Posts: 4,903 Rep Power: 8536	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface Interesting for sure. If the offer is right i'd be up for it. With the situation it looks like we're in we could use some draft picks. Unless your name is Foster, you're replaceable in this system although i really do like Tate. __________________ Wise men know their limits. Great men have no limits.

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