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Paragon Blue · 05-10-2006

With the signing of Smith what happens to Morency? Does he even get a chance to compete for the backup spot or is he the odd man out?

Texas · 05-10-2006

He will be 3rd

dalemurphy · 05-10-2006

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Originally Posted by Texas

He will be 3rd

Actually, he could be cut or he could be the starter by September. We are under a different regime now, and apparently they see competition as a healthy thing. My guess is that Morency and Lundy will both make the team and I don't think Smith will. However, they'll all have the opportunity!

**kiwitexansfan** · 05-11-2006

There will be competition for spots.

DD is the starter. He has earned it and proven himself in my eyes.

Morency has starter potential more than anyone else on the roster, including even DD in terms of pure potential. He will stay and be the backup feature back for my money.

Smith I expect will be a short yardage/goal line type who may actually play more than Morency on a day to day basis.

Lundy and the other rookies will compete for a 4th roster spot with the best man getting to stay.

That is how I see it playing out.

TexanFan881 · 05-11-2006

Does anyone see us keeping two FBs on the roster along with 4 RBs? In Denver they used a lot of backs and I think Hill and Cook are both capable of making the team.

**Kaiser Toro** · 05-11-2006

I like DD, but I could see Morency earning this spot rather than getting it due to injury.

keyfro · 05-11-2006

i think we'll keep 4 RB's and both the FB's...hill and cook are perfect for the system that kubiak is running as far as Fullbacks are considered...with DD's injury list a mile long we'll need as many runningbacks as possible...morency will make the team and is probably the primary back up to DD...smith is the short yardage back...and lundy and rhodes will compete for the 4th back slot...i know we drafted lundy but my money is on rhodes to win the roster spot

Tale Gator · 05-11-2006

The Smiths will never be the same without Morency.

bigTEXan8 · 05-11-2006

Wow...Morency as a possible starter. I never thought of it. That will be interesting. Don't get me wrong...DD is solid, but the whole competition thing could bring about a bunch of suprises. I'd like to see where Kubiak is going to take this team. And just because I want to use this graphic...

Blake · 05-11-2006

Davis
Morency
Lundy
Smith

I think we keep 4 backs, and 1 FB. Cook.

TexanFan881 · 05-11-2006

When I looked at Lundy's prospect video it stuck out to me that on some plays he was really good at finding the whole. I think he could be a solid RB and I would be suprised if he gets beat out by Rhodes. Wali could have easily been selected higher and I know there was a link to a thread that a lot of people said that Lundy was one of the biggest steals on the second day. I look for Davis, Morency, Smith, and Lundy along with Hill and Cook on our opening day roster.

**beerlover** · 05-11-2006

all those mentioned give validation to Garys thought process in passing on Bush in favor or Mario Williams

**HoustonFrog** · 05-11-2006

Honestly, I see his style and burst fitting the zone blocking scheme better than even DD. That is just my opinion though. He will have to show it.

bckey · 05-11-2006

I'm thinking Smith will get cut and it will be:

DD/Morency/Rhodes/Lundy with 2 fullbacks Cook/Hill

Now thats a good young backfield. If Smith does make the team then I think either Rhodes or Lundy will be on the practice squad because why cut one of them when Smith will most likely only be around for 1 year.

TexanFan881 · 05-11-2006

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Originally Posted by bckey

I'm thinking Smith will get cut and it will be:

DD/Morency/Rhodes/Lundy with 2 fullbacks Cook/Hill

Now thats a good young backfield. If Smith does make the team then I think either Rhodes or Lundy will be on the practice squad because why cut one of them when Smith will most likely only be around for 1 year.

That's a good point considering Antowain is getting old (he's 34 years old) and he doesn't have much left in the tank and has already reached his potential which our other rookies haven't gotten a chance to do.

**Double Barrel** · 05-11-2006

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Originally Posted by Kaiser Toro

I like DD, but I could see Morency earning this spot rather than getting it due to injury.

I was actually wondering about that same thing. I like Morency, and wouldn't be surprised if he proves himself to be a starter at the end of the day. I like DD, too, but hey, nothing is going to be handed to anyone now. I'm glad our new staff believes in proving your worth and earning your spot. Competition can breed excellence.

Texans86 · 05-11-2006

Lesser known fact: Morency is slightly older than D.Davis. About eight months. Morency played baseball for a couple years then went back to college.

**Runner** · 05-11-2006

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Originally Posted by Texans86

Lesser known fact: Morency is slightly older than D.Davis. About eight months. Morency played baseball for a couple years then went back to college.

Older in people years, younger in football years - less wear and tear.

**kiwitexansfan** · 05-11-2006

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Originally Posted by Runner

Older in people years, younger in football years - less wear and tear.

An important point. RB's don't last forever. Average life expectancy is about 4 years if memory serves.

Hulk75 · 05-11-2006

lets say we pull the Bennett deal, who is the odd man out or do we carry 4 backs?
Domanick
Smith
Vernond
Bennett

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TexanFan881 Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Age: 23 Posts: 2,794 Rep Power: 580	Does anyone see us keeping two FBs on the roster along with 4 RBs? In Denver they used a lot of backs and I think Hill and Cook are both capable of making the team. __________________ Proud Adoptee Of Our Future Starting Running Back Chris Taylor

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Kaiser Toro Native Mod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Straight Outta Austin Age: 43 Posts: 15,886 Rep Power: 19756	I like DD, but I could see Morency earning this spot rather than getting it due to injury. __________________ Texans 2012: Kidz II Men

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keyfro Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 1,859 Rep Power: 13	i think we'll keep 4 RB's and both the FB's...hill and cook are perfect for the system that kubiak is running as far as Fullbacks are considered...with DD's injury list a mile long we'll need as many runningbacks as possible...morency will make the team and is probably the primary back up to DD...smith is the short yardage back...and lundy and rhodes will compete for the 4th back slot...i know we drafted lundy but my money is on rhodes to win the roster spot __________________ With the 10th overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft the Houston Texans select...?????

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bigTEXan8 All Pro Join Date: May 2005 Location: The 'No, CA Age: 30 Posts: 919 Rep Power: 9	... Wow...Morency as a possible starter. I never thought of it. That will be interesting. Don't get me wrong...DD is solid, but the whole competition thing could bring about a bunch of suprises. I'd like to see where Kubiak is going to take this team. And just because I want to use this graphic... __________________ The Lord is my refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble.

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Texas Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Clear Lake Age: 24 Posts: 1,030 Rep Power: 9	He will be 3rd

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kiwitexansfan Bring Him Back Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Age: 35 Posts: 7,903 Rep Power: 7242	There will be competition for spots. DD is the starter. He has earned it and proven himself in my eyes. Morency has starter potential more than anyone else on the roster, including even DD in terms of pure potential. He will stay and be the backup feature back for my money. Smith I expect will be a short yardage/goal line type who may actually play more than Morency on a day to day basis. Lundy and the other rookies will compete for a 4th roster spot with the best man getting to stay. That is how I see it playing out.

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Tale Gator ________ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mars Posts: 1,089 Rep Power: 14	The Smiths will never be the same without Morency.

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Blake MMQB Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring Section: 551/B Posts: 9,581 Rep Power: 14926	Davis Morency Lundy Smith I think we keep 4 backs, and 1 FB. Cook. __________________

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beerlover Site Contributor Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 11,357 Rep Power: 15075	all those mentioned give validation to Garys thought process in passing on Bush in favor or Mario Williams __________________ 2012 Draft was Mercilus

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HoustonFrog Chitown Frog Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago Age: 43 Posts: 12,216 Rep Power: 19370	Honestly, I see his style and burst fitting the zone blocking scheme better than even DD. That is just my opinion though. He will have to show it.

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bckey Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 2,122 Rep Power: 8310	I'm thinking Smith will get cut and it will be: DD/Morency/Rhodes/Lundy with 2 fullbacks Cook/Hill Now thats a good young backfield. If Smith does make the team then I think either Rhodes or Lundy will be on the practice squad because why cut one of them when Smith will most likely only be around for 1 year.

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Texans86 All Pro Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Waco, Texas Age: 26 Posts: 927 Rep Power: 8	Lesser known fact: Morency is slightly older than D.Davis. About eight months. Morency played baseball for a couple years then went back to college. __________________ "Only the Sith deal in absolutes." ---Wait, isn't that an absolute?

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Hulk75 Hall of Fame Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Santa Cruz,California Age: 32 Posts: 1,380 Rep Power: 410	lets say we pull the Bennett deal, who is the odd man out or do we carry 4 backs? Domanick Smith Vernond Bennett

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