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Htownsportsfan · 04-28-2008

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft0...fri&id=3371140

10. Steve Slaton, RB, Houston Texans Slaton's lack of size (he's listed at 5-9 and 197 pounds) won't be as much of a hindrance in the Houston offense. You put him into assistant head coach Alex Gibbs' zone-blocking run game, and he's guaranteed to be effective. Keep in mind that Gibbs was in Atlanta when another diminutive runner -- Warrick Dunn -- enjoyed his best years as a feature back in that one-cut-and-go system. Slaton has the explosiveness and vision to enjoy similar success as a third-round steal with the Texans.

**TEXANS84** · 04-28-2008

Highest drafted Texans runningback thus far. Domanick was a 4th, hopefully he can produce the same.

**drewmar74** · 04-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Htownsportsfan

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft0...fri&id=3371140

10. Steve Slaton, RB, Houston Texans Slaton's lack of size (he's listed at 5-9 and 197 pounds) won't be as much of a hindrance in the Houston offense. You put him into assistant head coach Alex Gibbs' zone-blocking run game, and he's guaranteed to be effective. Keep in mind that Gibbs was in Atlanta when another diminutive runner -- Warrick Dunn -- enjoyed his best years as a feature back in that one-cut-and-go system. Slaton has the explosiveness and vision to enjoy similar success as a third-round steal with the Texans.

Now that's encouraging!

Mike Kerns · 04-28-2008

Thats about the first positive thing I have heard from ESPN on our draft.

Mike Kerns · 04-28-2008

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Originally Posted by TEXANS84

Highest drafted Texans runningback thus far. Domanick was a 4th, hopefully he can produce the same.

Love your Avatar. Thats not a foul though, in Utah...

Señor Stan · 04-28-2008

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Originally Posted by TEXANS84

Highest drafted Texans runningback thus far. Domanick was a 4th, hopefully he can produce the same.

How soon we forget Tony Hollings...2nd rounder

Morency - another 3rd rounder

**drewmar74** · 04-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Señor Stan

How soon we forget Tony Hollings...2nd rounder

Morency - another 3rd rounder

Is that "forgetting" or is that "blocking out for the sake of preserving the psyche?"

**TEXANS84** · 04-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Señor Stan

How soon we forget Tony Hollings...2nd rounder

Morency - another 3rd rounder

Who? Who are these Casserly draft picks you people keep talking about.

**TEXANS84** · 04-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Frak The Jags

Love your Avatar. Thats not a foul though, in Utah...

It actually wasn't a foul.

**Texan_Bill** · 04-28-2008

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Originally Posted by TEXANS84

It actually wasn't a foul.

*good thing this isn't over where it should be*

kbourda · 04-28-2008

I really like the Steve Slaton pick a lot!!! I almost forgot about him. He was injured a bit last year.

GuerillaBlack · 04-28-2008

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Originally Posted by TEXANS84

It actually wasn't a foul.

That picture pissed me the hell off.

Bubbajwp · 04-28-2008

I think RB's height is extremly overrated. If you have a short RB not only does he have a lower center of gravity but the LB's will also have a harder time seeing over the linemen and wont know as good wich direction he's going in.

GuerillaBlack · 04-28-2008

^^See Maurice Jones-Drew. He is 5 foot 6, and weights 210. If we can get Slaton at 210 or so, maybe he can become a MJD clone. Runs like him to begin with.

Bubbajwp · 04-28-2008

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Originally Posted by GuerillaBlack

^^See Maurice Jones-Drew.

Basically Yaa. Not trying to compare Slaton to jones-drew in any other way except height.

hot pickle · 04-28-2008

LT is only 5'9 isnt he?

The Pencil Neck · 04-28-2008

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Originally Posted by dunta23

LT is only 5'9 isnt he?

Listed as 5'10", 221#.

Emmitt Smith, 5' 10", 221#.
Walter Payton, 5' 10", 200#.
Barry Sanders, 5' 8", 203#.
Marshall Faulk, 5' 10", 211#.
Brian Westbrook, 5' 8", 200#.

Yeah, Slaton's way too small to play. Somebody bring out a stretcher.

GuerillaBlack · 04-28-2008

See, all Slaton needs is 10 or more pounds of muscle, and he will be in good body shape. Not saying he will be like any of those players (I see him more like Westbrook). I would like to see Slaton at 207-215 by the time the season starts.

**Thorn** · 04-28-2008

Somebody on this board called Slaton a poor man's Reggie Bush, and I thought that was apt. Wouldn't suprise me at all though to see us get more use out of this guy than NO does Bush.

aj. · 04-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Thorn

Somebody on this board called Slaton a poor man's Reggie Bush, and I thought that was apt. .

I think what's more apt is picking a 3rd down back in the 3rd round instead of the second pick overall.

04-28-2008	#1
Htownsportsfan All Pro Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 763 Rep Power: 127	Slaton a good fit http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft0...fri&id=3371140 10. Steve Slaton, RB, Houston Texans Slaton's lack of size (he's listed at 5-9 and 197 pounds) won't be as much of a hindrance in the Houston offense. You put him into assistant head coach Alex Gibbs' zone-blocking run game, and he's guaranteed to be effective. Keep in mind that Gibbs was in Atlanta when another diminutive runner -- Warrick Dunn -- enjoyed his best years as a feature back in that one-cut-and-go system. Slaton has the explosiveness and vision to enjoy similar success as a third-round steal with the Texans. __________________ Read Lone Survivor, The eyewitness account of Operation Redwing if you want to know about true American heros! Support our troops

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TEXANS84 Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: The Woodlands, TX Age: 35 Posts: 7,446 Rep Power: 3116	Re: Slaton a good fit Highest drafted Texans runningback thus far. Domanick was a 4th, hopefully he can produce the same.

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Mike Kerns Texans FC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: West Houston Section: Up top. Age: 34 Posts: 2,644 Rep Power: 873	Re: Slaton a good fit Thats about the first positive thing I have heard from ESPN on our draft. __________________ Luv Ya Steel Blue: Texans Radio - Follow Me on Twitter - State of the Texans

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kbourda Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 42 Posts: 1,418 Rep Power: 33	Re: Slaton a good fit I really like the Steve Slaton pick a lot!!! I almost forgot about him. He was injured a bit last year. __________________ I have officially coined the term, "Ow" Ming.

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GuerillaBlack Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dee Eff Dub Age: 21 Posts: 8,760 Rep Power: 6323	Re: Slaton a good fit ^^See Maurice Jones-Drew. He is 5 foot 6, and weights 210. If we can get Slaton at 210 or so, maybe he can become a MJD clone. Runs like him to begin with.

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hot pickle السلام عليكم Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Age: 24 Posts: 2,433 Rep Power: 2073	Re: Slaton a good fit LT is only 5'9 isnt he?

04-28-2008	#18
GuerillaBlack Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dee Eff Dub Age: 21 Posts: 8,760 Rep Power: 6323	Re: Slaton a good fit See, all Slaton needs is 10 or more pounds of muscle, and he will be in good body shape. Not saying he will be like any of those players (I see him more like Westbrook). I would like to see Slaton at 207-215 by the time the season starts.

04-28-2008	#19
Thorn Dirty Old Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Section: Restrained in the mental ward Age: 61 Posts: 18,160 Rep Power: 53854	Re: Slaton a good fit Somebody on this board called Slaton a poor man's Reggie Bush, and I thought that was apt. Wouldn't suprise me at all though to see us get more use out of this guy than NO does Bush. __________________ "Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid." --- John Wayne

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