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TexanBacker93 · 11-18-2004

What does everyone think about losing Jason Bell for the rest of the season? He may not be the best corner in the league, but he's a highly energized guy on kick coverage. He does a great job of energizing the fans at Reliant and makes some good plays. If you watch the kicks that we get downed inside the 20 he is in on them most of the time. With Simmons still hurting and Peek hurting our special teams might struggle.

**TEXANS84** · 11-18-2004

Pretty big...I enjoy his energizing play on special teams. Hate to see him on the IR.

My question is, why would you replace a CB/S with a wide reciever? Kendrick Starling has been activated from the practice squad...and the Texans signed another WR Allen Suber to the practice squad.

**Vinny** · 11-18-2004

Is it a bird? A plane? No, it's Suberman

**TEXANS84** · 11-18-2004

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Originally Posted by Vinny

Is it a bird? A plane? No, it's Suberman

Hmmm...utility man. Can play WR, RB, and quarterback! He is "Suberman"!

Grid · 11-18-2004

Well Bell's primary contribution is on special teams.. they probably brought up Starling because he could be the biggest contributer on special teams.. and just to make sure that no one else signs him away.

Texan Gal 312 · 11-18-2004

I guess Ramon Walker is not ready yet ? Is the hammy still bothering him >

El Tejano · 11-18-2004

I am concerned about Simmons. He has suffered the concussion for a month already. I totally realized the severity of that injury but being out a month has me really concerned.

TexansTrueFan · 11-18-2004

maybe it was more and they are keeping him out for precausionary reasons ! But havent heard anything, so it cant be to bad (i hope)

texansfan88 · 11-18-2004

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Originally Posted by TEXANS84

Pretty big...I enjoy his energizing play on special teams. Hate to see him on the IR.

My question is, why would you replace a CB/S with a wide reciever? Kendrick Starling has been activated from the practice squad...and the Texans signed another WR Allen Suber to the practice squad.

Did you stay the whole game for the Tampa game? Kendrick earned himself a special teams spot with his hard hitting. Maybe even some 5 wide packages this week

JustBonee · 11-18-2004

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Originally Posted by TexanBacker55

.. he's a highly energized guy ...

I find that a good description of Starling too. What little we got to see of him so far, he has been outstanding. I look for #17 to make a big impression .. glad he's getting his chance.
Sorry it's at the expense of Bell.

Mistril48 · 11-18-2004

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Originally Posted by Texan Gal 312

I guess Ramon Walker is not ready yet ? Is the hammy still bothering him >

Ramon Walker is an excellent special teams player, but he probably doesn't have the speed you want as a gunner. Starling was the second gunner (besides Bell) on opening day.

El Tejano · 11-18-2004

Also there are more DBs that can contribute on defense as to where Starling can contribute as a 5th receiver on offense.

**TEXANS84** · 11-18-2004

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Originally Posted by texansfan88

Did you stay the whole game for the Tampa game?

Nice 88.
I do belive Kendrick is worthy of a roster spot, but not at this particular moment. Our secondary is suffering in depth right now (Bell, Simmons). 5 WR sets...I'm all for it. Do I think it will happen this weekend? No.

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11-18-2004	#1
TexanBacker93 Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cypress, TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,618 Rep Power: 3447	Impact of losing Bell? What does everyone think about losing Jason Bell for the rest of the season? He may not be the best corner in the league, but he's a highly energized guy on kick coverage. He does a great job of energizing the fans at Reliant and makes some good plays. If you watch the kicks that we get downed inside the 20 he is in on them most of the time. With Simmons still hurting and Peek hurting our special teams might struggle.

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TEXANS84 Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: The Woodlands, TX Age: 35 Posts: 7,447 Rep Power: 3116	Pretty big...I enjoy his energizing play on special teams. Hate to see him on the IR. My question is, why would you replace a CB/S with a wide reciever? Kendrick Starling has been activated from the practice squad...and the Texans signed another WR Allen Suber to the practice squad.

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Vinny shiny happy fan Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 49 Posts: 20,714 Rep Power: 55750	Is it a bird? A plane? No, it's Suberman

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Grid Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 2271	Well Bell's primary contribution is on special teams.. they probably brought up Starling because he could be the biggest contributer on special teams.. and just to make sure that no one else signs him away.

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Texan Gal 312 Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 54 Posts: 187 Rep Power: 9	I guess Ramon Walker is not ready yet ? Is the hammy still bothering him >

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El Tejano Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,748 Rep Power: 6842	I am concerned about Simmons. He has suffered the concussion for a month already. I totally realized the severity of that injury but being out a month has me really concerned.

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TexansTrueFan Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huntsville Tx Age: 28 Posts: 2,600 Rep Power: 11	maybe it was more and they are keeping him out for precausionary reasons ! But havent heard anything, so it cant be to bad (i hope)

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