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**Vinny** · 09-03-2005

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Swinton, who played at Dallas and Detroit before coming to Houston, also led the team in kickoff returns (30.9-yard average) and punt returns (12.3).

As a second-year receiver, Thomas is a candidate for the practice squad again.

The Texans also waived receiver Donovan Morgan, quarterbacks B.J. Symons and Preston Parsons, running back Adam Matthews, guards Chad Beasley and Brandon Evans, offensive tackle Tim Brown, tight end Aaron Halterman, defensive linemen Jason Davis and Alfred Malone, cornerbacks Chris McKenzie, Jerron Wishom and Jon Pendergrass, safety Jammal Lord, kicker Chris Snyder, punter Cody Scates and linebackers Kenneth Pettway, Frank Chamberlain, Zeke Moreno and Anthony Dunn.

Once the 53-man roster is established, the Texans can sign players to the eight-man practice squad. The Texans also will be looking at candidates for the regular roster and practice squad who have been waived by other teams.

For example, former New England quarterback Rohan Davey, who played at LSU, is getting a tryout today, even though the Texans don't need another player at his position.

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3337862

281 · 09-03-2005

Maybe Vinny gets his wish and Rollhan comes aboard.

**Vinny** · 09-03-2005

Roll on Rollhan!!...just keep him away from the biscuits.

ccdude730 · 09-03-2005

im not going to completely disagree with capers, but i do believe it would have been possible to carry a 6th WR on the roster. we will have to see how this pans out to see what other personel they are going to carry.

and so much for my predicted 53 man roster! just CRUMBLE my dreams CAPERS!!!

El Tejano · 09-03-2005

So was Swinton cut? What happened to Sloan?

ccdude730 · 09-03-2005

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Originally Posted by El Tejano

So was Swinton cut? What happened to Sloan?

the texans have yet to make a decision on the wide receivers.

the chron is expecting swinton and thomas to be cut. we just have to hope thomas clears waivers so we can sign him to the practice squad. swinton will likely be picked up quickly but another team. i really wish they would keep 6 receivers.

Grid · 09-03-2005

Id really like to know what coaches daughter Corey Bradford is dating.

Im sorry but WHAT has this guy done? He has been on our team since 2002 and not ONCE has he been an integral part of our offense. If we need SPEED.. then throw Mathis out there and tell him to go deep.

ugh.. Thomas should have made the team. Maybe the coaches just feel that having what is essentially two rookies at WR..is just too risky. But dang it..

I dunno.. maybe its just because Sloan Thomas = Derrick Armstrong = Jabar Gaffney. Maybe you can only use so many "quick" receivers with good hands.

Grid · 09-03-2005

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the texans have yet to make a decision on the wide receivers.

that article is saying that Thomas and Swinton are expected to be cut. Meaning.. it hasnt happened yet.. but they have inside info that says it is going to happen.

El Tejano · 09-03-2005

Wow, I thought Swinton would be a lock. But i guess if mathis and Buchannon are doing well, that makes him expendable.

3960AD · 09-03-2005

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Originally Posted by Vinny

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3337862

Looks like Chris's injury hurt him. We'll see him on practice squad.

3960AD · 09-03-2005

Can BJ make practice squad?????? I thought he did better than Banks....

ccdude730 · 09-03-2005

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Originally Posted by 3960AD

Can BJ make practice squad?????? I thought he did better than Banks....

him and thomas are both going to get signed to the practice squad. (if your taking about bj symons)

...unless sloan gets picked up by another team though. at least i think thats how it works, they must clear waivers after getting released before getting signed to the PS.

3960AD · 09-03-2005

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Originally Posted by ccdude730

him and thomas are both going to get signed to the practice squad. (if your taking about bj symons)

...unless sloan gets picked up by another team though. at least i think thats how it works, they must clear waivers after getting released before getting signed to the PS.

thanks. so with the practice squad, how does it work in regards to the other team (53 squad). are they just like 3-4 stringers??? waiting their turn to be brought up if needed?

clandestin · 09-03-2005

Practice squad players are inactive (can't play) for all games, unless they get added to the active roster prior to the game. Any team can pick up a practice squad player (from their own or any other team's roster) so long as they are willing to keep them on their active gameday roster.

hot pickle · 09-03-2005

so Chris McKenzie got released, that sucks I was hoping he would make it

**ArlingtonTexan** · 09-03-2005

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Originally Posted by Grid

that article is saying that Thomas and Swinton are expected to be cut. Meaning.. it hasnt happened yet.. but they have inside info that says it is going to happen.

That article is written weirdly. At the top, it does not sound definitive, but later McClain states that the Texans waived the players. Confusing writing from a career journalist.

I will wait until the Texans post it on thier site.

angeltexus · 09-03-2005

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Originally Posted by Grid

Id really like to know what coaches daughter Corey Bradford is dating.

Im sorry but WHAT has this guy done? He has been on our team since 2002 and not ONCE has he been an integral part of our offense. If we need SPEED.. then throw Mathis out there and tell him to go deep.

ugh.. Thomas should have made the team. Maybe the coaches just feel that having what is essentially two rookies at WR..is just too risky. But dang it..

I dunno.. maybe its just because Sloan Thomas = Derrick Armstrong = Jabar Gaffney. Maybe you can only use so many "quick" receivers with good hands.

Bradford is a mean SOB, he will put a great block and catch a 90 yard bomb. You know we love that down here in the Lone Star State. Now only if he could get open for the first 10 yards!!

nunusguy · 09-03-2005

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Originally Posted by ArlingtonTexan

That article is written weirdly. At the top, it does not sound definitive, but later McClain states that the Texans waived the players. Confusing writing from a career journalist.
I will wait until the Texans post it on thier site.

I agree to being confused myself. Don't know for sure what is speculation and
what is official. I think you're right Arlington, waiting for the Texans site to
post a statement is the best way to go in this situation.

rmartin65 · 09-03-2005

i was hoping pettway would make it.

Dime · 09-03-2005

IF sloan does not make it.. it would be the dumbest move since drafting steve. He has shown he is a true NFL reciever. He will not make it to our practice squad. He will be picked up.

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281 Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,459 Rep Power: 1094	Maybe Vinny gets his wish and Rollhan comes aboard. __________________ "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." -Ben Franklin

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Vinny shiny happy fan Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 49 Posts: 20,714 Rep Power: 55750	Roll on Rollhan!!...just keep him away from the biscuits. __________________ http://twitter.com/#!/TexansTalk "A nation of sheep begets a government of wolves" - Edward R. Murrow

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ccdude730 Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 1,615 Rep Power: 128	im not going to completely disagree with capers, but i do believe it would have been possible to carry a 6th WR on the roster. we will have to see how this pans out to see what other personel they are going to carry. and so much for my predicted 53 man roster! just CRUMBLE my dreams CAPERS!!! __________________

09-03-2005	#14
clandestin Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 142 Rep Power: 10	Practice squad players are inactive (can't play) for all games, unless they get added to the active roster prior to the game. Any team can pick up a practice squad player (from their own or any other team's roster) so long as they are willing to keep them on their active gameday roster. __________________ "The less a man makes declarative statements, the less he's apt to look foolish in retrospect."

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Dime Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Age: 42 Posts: 1,377 Rep Power: 12	IF sloan does not make it.. it would be the dumbest move since drafting steve. He has shown he is a true NFL reciever. He will not make it to our practice squad. He will be picked up. __________________ You can get more with a 2 by 4 and a kind word then just with a kind word.

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El Tejano Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,748 Rep Power: 6842	So was Swinton cut? What happened to Sloan?

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Grid Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 2271	Id really like to know what coaches daughter Corey Bradford is dating. Im sorry but WHAT has this guy done? He has been on our team since 2002 and not ONCE has he been an integral part of our offense. If we need SPEED.. then throw Mathis out there and tell him to go deep. ugh.. Thomas should have made the team. Maybe the coaches just feel that having what is essentially two rookies at WR..is just too risky. But dang it.. I dunno.. maybe its just because Sloan Thomas = Derrick Armstrong = Jabar Gaffney. Maybe you can only use so many "quick" receivers with good hands.

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3960AD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 62 Rep Power: 8	Can BJ make practice squad?????? I thought he did better than Banks....

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hot pickle السلام عليكم Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Age: 24 Posts: 2,433 Rep Power: 2073	so Chris McKenzie got released, that sucks I was hoping he would make it

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