Where is DD next year - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

TexansBull · 09-02-2006

Let me start off saying I like DD and hate to see him in this situation. I wanted to see him and DC on the field this year because both have given their bodies for this team.

Saying that, what if DD's body cannot hold up? What if the RBs we have now are doing a super job, their bodies' hold up better, and we dont need DD anymore? Everyone liked the way they looked in preseason and said "Reggie who?" We may have to cut DD next year, or possibly trade.

If DD comes back healthy next year, and we have a better back than him, what is his worth going to be? I know we wont fully know till next year how his body returns, but lets just homer it.

BigDTexansFan · 09-02-2006

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Originally Posted by TexansBull

Let me start off saying I like DD and hate to see him in this situation. I wanted to see him and DC on the field this year because both have given their bodies for this team.

Saying that, what if DD's body cannot hold up? What if the RBs we have now are doing a super job, their bodies' hold up better, and we dont need DD anymore? Everyone liked the way they looked in preseason and said "Reggie who?" We may have to cut DD next year, or possibly trade.

If DD comes back healthy next year, and we have a better back than him, what is his worth going to be? I know we wont fully know till next year how his body returns, but lets just homer it.

Denver before Terrell Davis went down, had 3 solid RBs and they seemed to work ok. I think he comes back new and improved healthy ready to play and challenges for starting job

**jerek** · 09-02-2006

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Originally Posted by TexansBull

Saying that, what if DD's body cannot hold up? What if the RBs we have now are doing a super job, their bodies' hold up better, and we dont need DD anymore?

DD thanks us for his 24M contract, retires a Texan, and rides off into the sunset with a nice retirement fund.

Hope he makes it back.

TexanBacker93 · 09-02-2006

A lot will depend on how well Lundy/Morency run this year. If they do well it might make it a tough decision. If they don't so well and Davis is healthy then I would expect him to be here.

Nawzer · 09-02-2006

From what I've read and heard, his knee problems are degenerative and probably won't get much better. And even if he comes back healthy there is always a chance that he won't play the full 16 games. I wouldn't count on DD next year. We have to go out and get a running back. But Wali Lundy or Morency could turn out to be super studs specially given the system we run here.

**edo783** · 09-02-2006

If he is smart, he will quit now before he winds up like Earl and needs to have a cane to be able to walk. I suspect that there will be some sort of off season settlement and he will become the first ACTIVE Texan to retire. I wish him well though what ever route he takes.

DaveCarr@andrejohnson.net · 09-02-2006

the eagles have already made a deal with him for next year. sry buddies.
the eagles are going to be great next year.

Just kidding idk

texanfan2100 · 09-02-2006

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Originally Posted by Nawzer

From what I've read and heard, his knee problems are degenerative and probably won't get much better. And even if he comes back healthy there is always a chance that he won't play the full 16 games. I wouldn't count on DD next year. We have to go out and get a running back. But Wali Lundy or Morency could turn out to be super studs specially given the system we run here.

Wow. You have that word "degenerative" in your post with an avitar of Bagwell.

Mr Shush · 09-02-2006

Yeah, Will Carroll, the Baseball Prospectus injury specialist who also writes for Pro-Football Prospectus and (until recently) Football Outsiders (I think he might be on ESPN Page 2 now, or something), wrote a week or two back that the last time he saw an injury like this in a football player was Terrell Davis. I hate to say it, but I don't think he'll play again.

Brandon420tx · 09-02-2006

He can always become a commentator like Eddie George

Jwwillis · 09-02-2006

They are negotiating a settlement as we speak. Nuff said. DD robs McNair for 21million and retires.

**Double Barrel** · 09-02-2006

I don't know about "robs" McNair. It is a contract in a capitalist society, so a player has as much right to collect his money as anyone. It's not like DD got hurt on purpose or doesn't want to play. Dude probably has a career ending injury, through no fault of his own.

Jwwillis · 09-02-2006

wow you read a lot into "rob". Actually I blame the Texans for giving a back with a history of injury the phat contract.

thunderkyss · 09-02-2006

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wow you read a lot into "rob". Actually I blame the Texans for giving a back with a history of injury the phat contract.

Well, I believe DD earned his contract. When they gave it to him, I thought it was the right thing to do.

If DD can come back and play, I'd love it.

If he don't. I'd hate it.

aj. · 09-02-2006

I think DD has played his last NFL game.

**Double Barrel** · 09-02-2006

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Originally Posted by Jwwillis

wow you read a lot into "rob". Actually I blame the Texans for giving a back with a history of injury the phat contract.

Not meaning to judge your intent, but rather the argument I've heard before about injured players collecting a paycheck (like Bagwell). I didn't mean to assume that you fell into that camp.

I agree with you about the contract decision, though. DD had a lot of potential, but he never played a full season. The team gambled and lost.

09-02-2006	#1
TexansBull Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,050 Rep Power: 5529	Where is DD next year Let me start off saying I like DD and hate to see him in this situation. I wanted to see him and DC on the field this year because both have given their bodies for this team. Saying that, what if DD's body cannot hold up? What if the RBs we have now are doing a super job, their bodies' hold up better, and we dont need DD anymore? Everyone liked the way they looked in preseason and said "Reggie who?" We may have to cut DD next year, or possibly trade. If DD comes back healthy next year, and we have a better back than him, what is his worth going to be? I know we wont fully know till next year how his body returns, but lets just homer it.

09-02-2006	#5
Nawzer Alienz Join Date: May 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 30 Posts: 6,093 Rep Power: 14437	From what I've read and heard, his knee problems are degenerative and probably won't get much better. And even if he comes back healthy there is always a chance that he won't play the full 16 games. I wouldn't count on DD next year. We have to go out and get a running back. But Wali Lundy or Morency could turn out to be super studs specially given the system we run here. __________________ Fortune favors the brave NOT the stupid!

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edo783 Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, again. Posts: 7,700 Rep Power: 4640	If he is smart, he will quit now before he winds up like Earl and needs to have a cane to be able to walk. I suspect that there will be some sort of off season settlement and he will become the first ACTIVE Texan to retire. I wish him well though what ever route he takes. __________________ De Oppresso Liber

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Brandon420tx Flounder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 25 Posts: 3,874 Rep Power: 4498	He can always become a commentator like Eddie George __________________ That Dolphin is the bravest thing I ever saw

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Double Barrel Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Section: Gridiron, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 27,246 Rep Power: 84022	I don't know about "robs" McNair. It is a contract in a capitalist society, so a player has as much right to collect his money as anyone. It's not like DD got hurt on purpose or doesn't want to play. Dude probably has a career ending injury, through no fault of his own. __________________ "FOOTBALL IS ONLY A DIVERSION." ~ HOUSTON TEXANS In Memoriam - 20 little angels

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TexanBacker93 Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cypress, TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,618 Rep Power: 3447	A lot will depend on how well Lundy/Morency run this year. If they do well it might make it a tough decision. If they don't so well and Davis is healthy then I would expect him to be here.

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DaveCarr@andrejohnson.net Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 60 Rep Power: 0	the eagles have already made a deal with him for next year. sry buddies. the eagles are going to be great next year. Just kidding idk

09-02-2006	#9
Mr Shush Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oxford, England Age: 30 Posts: 176 Rep Power: 9	Yeah, Will Carroll, the Baseball Prospectus injury specialist who also writes for Pro-Football Prospectus and (until recently) Football Outsiders (I think he might be on ESPN Page 2 now, or something), wrote a week or two back that the last time he saw an injury like this in a football player was Terrell Davis. I hate to say it, but I don't think he'll play again.

09-02-2006	#11
Jwwillis All Pro Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 50 Posts: 610 Rep Power: 9	They are negotiating a settlement as we speak. Nuff said. DD robs McNair for 21million and retires.

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aj. Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,769 Rep Power: 657	I think DD has played his last NFL game.

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