Payne coming back to Houston

[outofhnd]

All the more reason Drafting a quality DL should be paramount this year.

[D-ReK]

Originally Posted by outofhnd

All the more reason Drafting a quality DL should be paramount this year.

Anthony Bryant, NT, Alabama (6"3', 337, 4.97) in the 4th ...

[outofhnd]

thats great for the 4th round but we could use more than 1 DL out of this years draft. We need D Lineman that can possibly push our 3 starters for playing time come opening day.

[D-ReK]

I'd be all for taking a DE and a NT, but I'm not too sure if we would do it after bringing back all of our FAs on the D-Line...

[outofhnd]

Just because we brought them back doesnt mean they will automatically make the roster. I think we did that as insurance if we dont get the DL we want.

[D-ReK]

Originally Posted by outofhnd

Just because we brought them back doesnt mean they will automatically make the roster. I think we did that as insurance if we dont get the DL we want.

One can only hope...The D-Line didn't get the job done last year, and if they aren't doing their job, it's nearly impossible for the LBs to do their job...

[infantrycak]

Here is the full blurb on Payne from the original article on HoustonTexans.com

Also in attendance was nose tackle Seth Payne who courageously returned during the 2004 season after missing most of the 2003 campaign to undergo and recover from ACL surgery. Though he injured his hamstring in the Texans season finale against Cleveland, his prognosis for the spring looks very promising.

The players exercise quick body reflexes and coordination.
Always a grinder in the weight room and in rehab, Payne has once again worked hard during his time away from the field to return to his old form.

On March 3, Payne solidified his status for next season when he re-signed with the Texans. The Texans welcomed back a leader and anchor on defense while Payne was relieved to remain on Houston soil and in a system he strongly believes in.

Payne took it easy during the team’s workout but his presence alone reflected his support and commitment to his teammates.

“I spent half of the workout giving moral support,” Payne smiled. “It’s nice to get back out here and do some things with these guys.”

Though his participation status for May coaching sessions and June mini-camps still remains uncertain, Payne is fully confident that his contributions will not be an issue when it comes time to buckling the chinstrap for season play.

“We realize that we have six months before our first game so we’re being conservative and taking it easy right now.”

This is not the long-term kind of injury the knee injury he was coming off of last year was and part of the benefit of having character guys on the team is their dedication to doing everything they can to make it back. Personally, I want him in the weight and rehab programs until training camp. Payne knows everything he needs and just needs to be sure not to have a set back from overeffort.

[wags]

Originally Posted by infantrycak

Personally, I want him in the weight and rehab programs until training camp. Payne knows everything he needs and just needs to be sure not to have a set back from overeffort.

Totally agree. I think he is right on track with his projected recovery and I wouldn't mind him having a limited role in training camp. Just get healthy for the opener.

[TexansTrueFan]

yeah payne needs to hold out for a while, and make sure he is healthy for the season opener ! He is a big part of our defense if we want them to be succesful !