Texans sign TE Patrick Hape - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

**Texans34Life** · 05-31-2006

Wed, 31 May 2006 17:58:33 -0700

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Houston Texans have signed free agent TE Patrick Hape (Broncos) to an undisclosed contract.

**Vinny** · 05-31-2006

Another possible H-back for short yardage - a blocker-receiver, play-action player.

http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.ph...&contentID=721

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2465878

Jwwillis · 05-31-2006

Dang, arnt we already TE phat? I think this may seal Brueners fate.

rockabilly · 05-31-2006

The Houston Broncos......We are Denver. And if that translates to the win column, I could care less.

dalemurphy · 06-01-2006

Hopefully, this works out like it did for the "Dallas Hurricanes" in the early '90s!

El Tejano · 06-01-2006

How good is this guy? Any stats?

As for the Houston Broncos thing. I've kind of thought this all along since the unveiling of our jersey's. Don't they look strangely familiar.

I do think this means the end of Bruener. Oh and Joppru? Please make sure you look over both of your shoulders as you practice.

06-01-2006

The tight end position is one of our Achilles heals for the past few years, and now finally we find some decent role players and put more emphasis on this position in the passing game. It's a sigh of relief really. Can you imagine the FB and TE actually getting passes thrown their way this season? wow, what a concept.

**Runner** · 06-01-2006

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Originally Posted by El Tejano

Oh and Joppru? Please make sure you look over both of your shoulders as you practice.

Joppru is arguably the most talented TE we have on the roster; he has been beset by unforeseeable injuries. If all the TEs reach their various potentials, Bennie could still be the cream of the crop. It is a good thing he's still on the roster to see if his current play can match the abilities for which we drafted him.

**beerlover** · 06-01-2006

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Originally Posted by Runner

Joppru is arguably the most talented TE we have on the roster; he has been beset by unforeseeable injuries. If all the TEs reach their various potentials, Bennie could still be the cream of the crop. It is a good thing he's still on the roster to see if his current play can match the abilities for which we drafted him.

things like talent/potential you can throw out the proverbial window once the players hit the field and find their place with respective team its how effective the players are in actual game time that counts. While Joppru (when healthy) has those classic TE measureables, I'm not yet sold he fits in Kubiaks system as well as Putzier, Daniels now even Hape

**TEXANS84** · 06-01-2006

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Originally Posted by rockabilly

The Houston Broncos......We are Denver. And if that translates to the win column, I could care less.

Fine with me as well, I wouldn't mind an AFC Championship game at Reliant.

Now if Smith gets hired as GM...then we are the official Broncos/South.

nunusguy · 06-01-2006

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Originally Posted by El Tejano

As for the Houston Broncos thing. I've kind of thought this all along since the unveiling of our jersey's. Don't they look strangely familiar.

I dunno.....but if Toro starts to morph into a horse, I'm gonna be real suspicious.
But I will take all of the Denver comparisons I can get. Happens to be one of
my very favorite cities, and its a great, great sports town especially football. And Elway - simply the best, I was always a huge fan of his.
As far as getting yet another TE, don't see how that can bode well for Bennie or Breuner, both of whom already maybe on the bubble.

**edo783** · 06-01-2006

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Originally Posted by TEXANS84

Now if Smith gets hired as GM...then we are the official Broncos/South.

That may happen in the next couple of days.

phil2366 · 06-01-2006

Whahoo another Bama Boy!!!!!

Hulk75 · 06-01-2006

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Originally Posted by Vinny

Another possible H-back for short yardage - a blocker-receiver, play-action player.

http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.ph...&contentID=721

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2465878

Know anything about him Vinny? or anyone? Cause I have only heard of him, never really seen him play..........

But thanks Denver for all the TEs!!!!!!!

BamaTexan · 06-01-2006

Drafted by Tampa in 97. Played in Tampa from 97-00 as H-back, TE and FB. Signed as free agent in 01 with Broncos. Played in Denver from 01-04. Cut by Denver last year at the end of training camp. Healthiest he has been in several years and has stayed in shape. Great point of attack blocker, with good hands and speed for pass catching.

El Tejano · 06-01-2006

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Originally Posted by Runner

Joppru is arguably the most talented TE we have on the roster; he has been beset by unforeseeable injuries. If all the TEs reach their various potentials, Bennie could still be the cream of the crop. It is a good thing he's still on the roster to see if his current play can match the abilities for which we drafted him.

I am not saying he isn't a talented TE but it seems more of GKubes boys are coming in and have an upper hand. Joppru needs to make sure that talent is shown is all I am saying.

El Tejano · 06-01-2006

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Originally Posted by BamaTexan

Drafted by Tampa in 97. Played in Tampa from 97-00 as H-back, TE and FB. Signed as free agent in 01 with Broncos. Played in Denver from 01-04. Cut by Denver last year at the end of training camp. Healthiest he has been in several years and has stayed in shape. Great point of attack blocker, with good hands and speed for pass catching.

Just off this info one thing I like is that the dude has stuck with his team for 3 years on teams that are known for being smashmouth.

BamaTexan · 06-01-2006

4 years with each team. Putzier is more of a downfield threat catching the ball, but he can't block anywhere near as good as Hape. You need someone to blowup a LB or DE, Hape is your man. Plus he knows the playbook front to back.

BT

Texian · 06-01-2006

Another guy who knows the system and brings the leadership and winning attitude. He can help show them how it is done.

El Tejano · 06-01-2006

Is he like a Todd Heap kind of TE? Who does he compare to?

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Vinny shiny happy fan Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 49 Posts: 20,714 Rep Power: 55750	Another possible H-back for short yardage - a blocker-receiver, play-action player. http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.ph...&contentID=721 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2465878 __________________ http://twitter.com/#!/TexansTalk "A nation of sheep begets a government of wolves" - Edward R. Murrow

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phil2366 Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pearland Age: 47 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	Whahoo another Bama Boy!!!!! __________________ PT CT/ MDACC Roll Tide-Go Texans

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BamaTexan Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 41 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	Info on Hape Drafted by Tampa in 97. Played in Tampa from 97-00 as H-back, TE and FB. Signed as free agent in 01 with Broncos. Played in Denver from 01-04. Cut by Denver last year at the end of training camp. Healthiest he has been in several years and has stayed in shape. Great point of attack blocker, with good hands and speed for pass catching.

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BamaTexan Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 41 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	Info 4 years with each team. Putzier is more of a downfield threat catching the ball, but he can't block anywhere near as good as Hape. You need someone to blowup a LB or DE, Hape is your man. Plus he knows the playbook front to back. BT

05-31-2006	#3
Jwwillis All Pro Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 50 Posts: 610 Rep Power: 9	Dang, arnt we already TE phat? I think this may seal Brueners fate.

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rockabilly Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Austin, TX Age: 29 Posts: 407 Rep Power: 30	The Houston Broncos......We are Denver. And if that translates to the win column, I could care less.

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dalemurphy Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin Section: Bullpen/ 636 Age: 39 Posts: 5,165 Rep Power: 10996	Hopefully, this works out like it did for the "Dallas Hurricanes" in the early '90s!

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El Tejano Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,748 Rep Power: 6842	How good is this guy? Any stats? As for the Houston Broncos thing. I've kind of thought this all along since the unveiling of our jersey's. Don't they look strangely familiar. I do think this means the end of Bruener. Oh and Joppru? Please make sure you look over both of your shoulders as you practice.

06-01-2006	#7
SESupergenius Guest Posts: n/a	The tight end position is one of our Achilles heals for the past few years, and now finally we find some decent role players and put more emphasis on this position in the passing game. It's a sigh of relief really. Can you imagine the FB and TE actually getting passes thrown their way this season? wow, what a concept.

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Texian All Pro Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 60 Posts: 790 Rep Power: 10	Another guy who knows the system and brings the leadership and winning attitude. He can help show them how it is done.

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