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CaptainPatriot · 07-19-2004

Who do you think will have the most yards this year DD or Tony Hollings?

Remember Tony was recovering from Knee Surgery last season. Just a thought

**scourge** · 07-19-2004

DD... even if Tony does well behind him, this is DD's until he shows he cant do it. '05 may be another story though

**TEXANS84** · 07-19-2004

No hesitation...DD. 1032 yards in ten games says it all.

TheTim5125 · 07-19-2004

DD is amazing... I rewatched all the games last year and he is a frickin machine.

bad · 07-19-2004

Barring injury, this is a slam dunk. Davis was nothing short of outstanding in his rookie season, routinely running over and through tackles. He's shown that he belongs. Hollings has not.

Davis will get the bulk of the carries (as well as catch his share of passes) and I believe his personal goal of 2000 rushing yards is an attainable one. Having said that, I believe and hope that Hollings will flash some magic for us a few times this season.

CaptainPatriot · 07-20-2004

I Think Tony will push DD to reach his potential this yr.

El Tejano · 07-20-2004

I would love for the both of them to have the same success that Thurman Thomas and Ken Davis of the Buffalo Bills had. With a Super Bowl victory of course though.

TheOgre · 07-20-2004

If you are wondering for the sake of Fantasy Football, I'm guessing that D.D. will be a 2nd RB for someone (in a 12 team league). He should be a mid-to-late 2nd rounder or possibly an early 3rd rounder.

Txnpride · 07-20-2004

I have a feeling after the improvements we made on the o-line,and another year under Carr and co. belts./Our running/passing game should really fire up.D.D will be the man this year...I am thinking 1500 yards.My 2 cents (Come on football season...I am suffering Major Withdrawls) eek:

Porky · 07-20-2004

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Originally Posted by Txnpride

I have a feeling after the improvements we made on the o-line,and another year under Carr and co. belts./Our running/passing game should really fire up.D.D will be the man this year...I am thinking 1500 yards.My 2 cents (Come on football season...I am suffering Major Withdrawls) eek:

If I'm not mistaken, the first training camps open one week from today!!!

El Tejano · 07-20-2004

I know the players report on the 29th.

**Chance_C** · 07-20-2004

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If I'm not mistaken, the first training camps open one week from today!!!

That's great!! I am ready for some Texans' football!! Maybe we can start getting some real coverage from the Chronicle!

Porky · 07-20-2004

BTW - I meant ANY training camp, not the Texans. I think they open around next weekend. Still close!

**Chance_C** · 07-20-2004

Yeah, I just looked it up. Saturday July 31st. Very close as you say. Can't wait.

TheOgre · 07-20-2004

I have two reasons that I think D.D. won't get 1500 yards:

1. Tony Hollings - I think he replaces D.D about 10 plays a game. That will keep D.D. with fresh legs but it will take yardage away from him.

2. More emphasis on the passing game - the Texans ran a ton of draws and run plays on 3rd and 4th and long situations. They were forced to do so often because the defense was ravenged by injuries. I don't see us running nearly as often in those "long" situations this season.

Also, with an ever improving line, some offensive stability, and depth everywhere, I think we can let lose a bit more. I expect Hollings to get about 400-500 yards rushing and D.D. to only have around 1,200 when it is all over.

Corrosion · 07-20-2004

Without a Doubt it will be DD , Hollings has a bit of a problem holdnig onto the ball and as long as DC is coach and he continues to put it on the ground he wont see many carrys

**Vinny** · 07-20-2004

I think Hollings will get more action than many of you think. I think we will see Hollings in packages where we take advantage of his strengths depending on the defense we face. Last year was not a fair evaluation period since he was still in the back-side of rehab.

TheOgre · 07-20-2004

I agree Vinny. I was being conservative in my breakdown. I don't think we have even seen the real Tony Hollings yet.

Fiddy · 07-20-2004

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Originally Posted by TheOgre

I don't think we have even seen the real Tony Hollings yet.

I concur...

Blake · 07-20-2004

I agree. Times are changing, and running back by committee is the wave of the future. Fewer and few backs can handle the full time load. And even if they can, why would you want to ruin your feature back. 1200 yds, and 14 TDs.

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TheTim5125 Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NJ Age: 26 Posts: 349 Rep Power: 9	DD is amazing... I rewatched all the games last year and he is a frickin machine. __________________ Carr to Johnson...... Touch Down

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Chance_C Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Livingston Texas Age: 42 Posts: 1,463 Rep Power: 2039	Yeah, I just looked it up. Saturday July 31st. Very close as you say. Can't wait. __________________ I'm a hell bent 100% Texan till I die...

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scourge Digression King Join Date: May 2004 Location: stealth ghetto Age: 35 Posts: 1,719 Rep Power: 2290	DD... even if Tony does well behind him, this is DD's until he shows he cant do it. '05 may be another story though

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TEXANS84 Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: The Woodlands, TX Age: 35 Posts: 7,447 Rep Power: 3116	No hesitation...DD. 1032 yards in ten games says it all.

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bad Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 352 Rep Power: 11	Barring injury, this is a slam dunk. Davis was nothing short of outstanding in his rookie season, routinely running over and through tackles. He's shown that he belongs. Hollings has not. Davis will get the bulk of the carries (as well as catch his share of passes) and I believe his personal goal of 2000 rushing yards is an attainable one. Having said that, I believe and hope that Hollings will flash some magic for us a few times this season.

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El Tejano Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,748 Rep Power: 6842	I would love for the both of them to have the same success that Thurman Thomas and Ken Davis of the Buffalo Bills had. With a Super Bowl victory of course though.

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TheOgre Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back in the cellar again Posts: 3,739 Rep Power: 16	If you are wondering for the sake of Fantasy Football, I'm guessing that D.D. will be a 2nd RB for someone (in a 12 team league). He should be a mid-to-late 2nd rounder or possibly an early 3rd rounder.

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Txnpride Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 118 Rep Power: 10	I have a feeling after the improvements we made on the o-line,and another year under Carr and co. belts./Our running/passing game should really fire up.D.D will be the man this year...I am thinking 1500 yards.My 2 cents (Come on football season...I am suffering Major Withdrawls) eek:

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Corrosion Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northwest Houston Age: 44 Posts: 26,968 Rep Power: 58801	Without a Doubt it will be DD , Hollings has a bit of a problem holdnig onto the ball and as long as DC is coach and he continues to put it on the ground he wont see many carrys

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Vinny shiny happy fan Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 49 Posts: 20,714 Rep Power: 55750	I think Hollings will get more action than many of you think. I think we will see Hollings in packages where we take advantage of his strengths depending on the defense we face. Last year was not a fair evaluation period since he was still in the back-side of rehab. __________________ http://twitter.com/#!/TexansTalk "A nation of sheep begets a government of wolves" - Edward R. Murrow

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Blake MMQB Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring Section: 551/B Posts: 9,595 Rep Power: 14926	I agree. Times are changing, and running back by committee is the wave of the future. Fewer and few backs can handle the full time load. And even if they can, why would you want to ruin your feature back. 1200 yds, and 14 TDs. __________________

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