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CloakNNNdagger · 05-30-2006

KFFL reports that we have picked up the arena football WR which had been entertained in another thread.

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Texans | A. Torrey released
Tue, 30 May 2006 17:08:54 -0700

HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have released LB Andre Torrey.

Texans | E. Harris released
Tue, 30 May 2006 17:08:09 -0700

HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have released DE Elliott Harris.

Texans | J. Davis released
Tue, 30 May 2006 17:07:34 -0700

HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have released DT Jason Davis.

Texans | Team signs D. Lewis
Tue, 30 May 2006 17:07:13 -0700

HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have signed street free agent WR Derrick Lewis. He currently plays in the Arena Football League

Capster67 · 05-30-2006

I see Derrick Lewis had been with Tampa Bay for a while last year (Jan 14-Aug 30). Looks like Kyle Shanahan's influence was felt with this pick up.

**Texans34Life** · 05-31-2006

Here's stats on Derrick Lewis with his stint in the AFL:

http://sports.yahoo.com/arena/news?s...v=st&type=stat

16 Games Played
112 catches for 1404 yds
12.5 yd per catch
23 TDs

Granted it's the AFL, but those are some nice stats. I wonder how it would calculate into the NFL.....if he gets any playing time.

cj5776 · 05-31-2006

I always feel for the Europe boys. The first day they get back

(All 3 played NFL Europe)

Yeah, yeah... if they have no chance then do it early... yeah, yeah

getting cut is still getting cut

Insideop · 05-31-2006

Nice stats for Lewis in Arena Football. Anybody know his height, weight, and speed?

This is my 1st post. Please excuse any mistakes.

**Texans34Life** · 05-31-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Insideop

Nice stats for Lewis in Arena Football. Anybody know his height, weight, and speed?

This is my 1st post. Please excuse any mistakes.

6-2, 185

HOOK'EM · 05-31-2006

.........so now we have 2 arena receivers. Who has better arena stats between him and Donavan Morgan?

Texans Horror · 05-31-2006

We lost a Defensive Tackle, Defensive End, and a Linebacker. No surprise there. We are overstocked on defense as it is, and our trades and draft picks show that these guys should be the first of many to see the door.

El Tejano · 05-31-2006

Well I've always felt we have been missing that slot receiver that runs fast routes, and will catch the ball while taking a hit. The Ernest Givins style slot receiver if you will.

I wonder/hope that Lewis' style catches on here because of his ability to catch passes in close/jammed situations. Arena football helps with the idea of knowing you are going to be hit.

Chato · 05-31-2006

There is a WR on the Katy Copperheads I could see as a project/practice squad guy. He's like 6'3 or so and reminds me of Wayne Chrebet or Ed McCaffrey. Looks like them (dark hair) and is a good posession receiver. He's tearing up the NIFL guys.

Meloy · 05-31-2006

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Originally Posted by El Tejano

Well I've always felt we have been missing that slot receiver that runs fast routes, and will catch the ball while taking a hit. The Ernest Givins style slot receiver if you will.

I wonder/hope that Lewis' style catches on here because of his ability to catch passes in close/jammed situations. Arena football helps with the idea of knowing you are going to be hit.

Does anyone see this guy beating out Kevin Walters, Derrick Armstrong or Mathis @ slot? I know more about Starling than Lewis. Mathis may project behind AJ or Moulds but Lewis seems a real long shot, but that's what competition is about.

El Tejano · 05-31-2006

Not saying that this guy will make the team but if he does he could be that type of receiver for us. I am just giving a comparison of what kind of receiver he is and that we've lacked that kind in seasons past.

Ibar_Harry · 05-31-2006

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Originally Posted by El Tejano

Not saying that this guy will make the team but if he does he could be that type of receiver for us. I am just giving a comparison of what kind of receiver he is and that we've lacked that kind in seasons past.

With AJ, Moulds and Walters it kind of makes me scratch my head as to why we are looking at other receivers. My best guess is they are trying to make a decision on Mathis as the 4th. There have been a lot of hints that he's not working out as well as they expected. Despite his all pro status last year I think that Mathis is on the cutting edge.

cj5776 · 05-31-2006

I think they are just trying to light a fire under Mathis because they don't believe he is living up to his potential. But I do not think he is close to being cut. I don't remeber how many wr Kubes carried in Denver but it was probably 5 or 6. In which case he would need 1 or 2 more than the 4 locks to make the final roster, Johnson, Mould, Walters, and Mathias.

**mexican_texan** · 05-31-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meloy

Does anyone see this guy beating out Kevin Walters, Derrick Armstrong or Mathis @ slot? I know more about Starling than Lewis. Mathis may project behind AJ or Moulds but Lewis seems a real long shot, but that's what competition is about.

Mathis? He's not that good at WR. Definitely behind Armstrong.

**edo783** · 05-31-2006

Mathis is now out for ~4 months due to a foot fracture. Puts a new light on the 4th or 5th WR spot.

El Tejano · 05-31-2006

Kendrick Starling or Derrick Lewis.

TexanFan881 · 05-31-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Tejano

Kendrick Starling or Derrick Lewis.

I'd add David Anderson in there too.

05-30-2006	#1
CloakNNNdagger Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 12,483 Rep Power: 44061	3 Texans released / 1 signed KFFL reports that we have picked up the arena football WR which had been entertained in another thread. _______________________________________________ Texans \| A. Torrey released Tue, 30 May 2006 17:08:54 -0700 HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have released LB Andre Torrey. Texans \| E. Harris released Tue, 30 May 2006 17:08:09 -0700 HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have released DE Elliott Harris. Texans \| J. Davis released Tue, 30 May 2006 17:07:34 -0700 HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have released DT Jason Davis. Texans \| Team signs D. Lewis Tue, 30 May 2006 17:07:13 -0700 HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have signed street free agent WR Derrick Lewis. He currently plays in the Arena Football League

05-30-2006	#2
Capster67 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Denver, CO Age: 45 Posts: 150 Rep Power: 9	Shanahan Influence I see Derrick Lewis had been with Tampa Bay for a while last year (Jan 14-Aug 30). Looks like Kyle Shanahan's influence was felt with this pick up.

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Texans34Life I BLEED TEXANS! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Displaced in Cowboys Hell Age: 34 Posts: 1,287 Rep Power: 1027	Here's stats on Derrick Lewis with his stint in the AFL: http://sports.yahoo.com/arena/news?s...v=st&type=stat 16 Games Played 112 catches for 1404 yds 12.5 yd per catch 23 TDs Granted it's the AFL, but those are some nice stats. I wonder how it would calculate into the NFL.....if he gets any playing time. __________________ ADOPT-A-TEXAN 2011-2012 - AJ80 "DRE" HoustonTexans4Life - 2010-2011 CHAMPION of TexansTalk Survivor and TexansTalk Pick'em

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cj5776 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 363 Rep Power: 69	Europe I always feel for the Europe boys. The first day they get back (All 3 played NFL Europe) Yeah, yeah... if they have no chance then do it early... yeah, yeah getting cut is still getting cut __________________ Let's begin again with Quinn or Ginn

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cj5776 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 363 Rep Power: 69	Close to being cut? I think they are just trying to light a fire under Mathis because they don't believe he is living up to his potential. But I do not think he is close to being cut. I don't remeber how many wr Kubes carried in Denver but it was probably 5 or 6. In which case he would need 1 or 2 more than the 4 locks to make the final roster, Johnson, Mould, Walters, and Mathias. __________________ Let's begin again with Quinn or Ginn

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Insideop Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the "Control Room" Age: 58 Posts: 1,566 Rep Power: 4855	Nice stats for Lewis in Arena Football. Anybody know his height, weight, and speed? This is my 1st post. Please excuse any mistakes.

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HOOK'EM Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 379 Rep Power: 8	.........so now we have 2 arena receivers. Who has better arena stats between him and Donavan Morgan?

05-31-2006	#8
Texans Horror Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 39 Posts: 2,303 Rep Power: 24	We lost a Defensive Tackle, Defensive End, and a Linebacker. No surprise there. We are overstocked on defense as it is, and our trades and draft picks show that these guys should be the first of many to see the door.

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El Tejano Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,748 Rep Power: 6842	Well I've always felt we have been missing that slot receiver that runs fast routes, and will catch the ball while taking a hit. The Ernest Givins style slot receiver if you will. I wonder/hope that Lewis' style catches on here because of his ability to catch passes in close/jammed situations. Arena football helps with the idea of knowing you are going to be hit.

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Chato Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katy Age: 27 Posts: 57 Rep Power: 8	There is a WR on the Katy Copperheads I could see as a project/practice squad guy. He's like 6'3 or so and reminds me of Wayne Chrebet or Ed McCaffrey. Looks like them (dark hair) and is a good posession receiver. He's tearing up the NIFL guys.

05-31-2006	#16
edo783 Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, again. Posts: 7,700 Rep Power: 4640	Mathis is now out for ~4 months due to a foot fracture. Puts a new light on the 4th or 5th WR spot. __________________ De Oppresso Liber

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