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**beerlover** · 10-01-2008

the newest Texan - http://www.houstontexans.com/team/pl...?player_id=371

another ex Bronco & Colorado State Ram graduate

Rick Smith signing. Kubes had asked for help on special teams & Leach needed some rest/downtime. Cecil also could see some playing time in short yardage situations given to Chris Taylor who gets only limited carries, seems to get banged up easily & still has problems securing the rock. Cecil is strong in all these areas, very good with protecting the football, blocking & knows the system already.

FYI they also re-signed LB Kevis Coley who they cut when making the 52 man roster. I really liked what I saw from him in the pre-season a tackling machine that flies around the field with good speed.

**AnthonyE** · 10-01-2008

I'm really liking both of these signings.

**Runner** · 10-01-2008

Sounds like he's all upside.

Too bad they couldn't pull the trigger on Cedric Benson though. They are thin at running back, and if Slaton gets hurt or proves to be a flash in the pan there is little behind him. They need a stronger between the tackles guy regardless.

BigBull17 · 10-01-2008

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Originally Posted by Runner

Sounds like he's all upside.

Too bad they couldn't pull the trigger on Cedric Benson though. They are thin at running back, and if Slaton gets hurt or proves to be a flash in the pan there is little behind him. They need a stronger between the tackles guy regardless.

Cedric Benson cant run inbetween the tackles at all. Or outside of them. Hes just a slow, weak running back. See also Ron Dayne with a drinking problem.

steelbtexan · 10-01-2008

Sapp can run between the tackles.

The added bonus is that he also can play a little FB & catches the ball well.

He is a HB-FB tweener.

He will be the best short yardage runner we've had in a while.

nero THE zero · 10-01-2008

Who did they cut to make room for Coley?

barrett · 10-01-2008

i would assume they IR'd C.C.

**HOU-TEX** · 10-01-2008

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Originally Posted by nero THE zero

Who did they cut to make room for Coley?

They signed Coley to the practice squad and released TE Harris.

Sapp took C.C.'s place on the roster. CC was IR'd

Hopefully Sapp isn't Dayne part 2.

**drewmar74** · 10-01-2008

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Originally Posted by barrett

i would assume they IR'd C.C.

Yeah, the ESPiN ticker showed him as done for the year so I reckon that's a safe assumption.

*edit

Far right side of the chronic page shows CC on the injury list with a notation that he has gone to the IR

http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/

**ChampionTexan** · 10-01-2008

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Originally Posted by barrett

i would assume they IR'd C.C.

No - that's how they made room for Sapp. Coley was put on the PS and Clark Harris (TE) was released to make room.

**beerlover** · 10-01-2008

official transaction wire-

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Placed S C.C. Brown on the reserve/injured list. Signed FB Cecil Sapp to the active roster. Released TE Clark Harris from the practice squad. Re-signed LB Kevis Coley to the practice squad.

**Runner** · 10-01-2008

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Originally Posted by steelbtexan

Sapp can run between the tackles.

The added bonus is that he also can play a little FB & catches the ball well.

He is a HB-FB tweener.

He will be the best short yardage runner we've had in a while.

He's in his sixth season with 49 carries for 223 yards and 24 receptions for 102 yards. Sounds like a fullback, as he is listed.

He must be a special teams demon. Carrying two fullbacks seems a luxury for a team with other depth problems. Maybe there is another move in the works.

bah007 · 10-01-2008

There goes all that talk from a week ago about Clark Harris being able to replace Bryan Pittman...

**beerlover** · 10-01-2008

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Originally Posted by Runner

He's in his sixth season with 49 carries for 223 yards and 24 receptions for 102 yards. Sounds like a fullback, as he is listed.

He must be a special teams demon. Carrying two fullbacks seems a luxury for a team with other depth problems. Maybe there is another move in the works.

Kubiak mentioned Leach was beat up & needed some rest while special teams were down from the loss of CC Brown. also Shanahan choose Cecil over Cook a couple years ago & if Cook had not pulled his little stunt would probably still be with the Texans.

**Runner** · 10-01-2008

In the end, he looks good for the role of fullback/specal teamer if that was the need.

**Specnatz** · 10-01-2008

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Originally Posted by Runner

In the end, he looks good for the role of fullback/specal teamer if that was the need.

After the last game you have to ask that question? I am just curious if he can read what the offense is doing and know to call a timeout.

The Pencil Neck · 10-01-2008

I'm happy with both of these. Vonta has been getting a lot of work and needs some rest. The Chris Taylor FB experiment is a failure. So getting a decent FB who is familiar with the system is a good thing. This allows Taylor to concentrate on RB and lord knows he needs to. Sapp can also play ST and should be a tough short yardage type of runner that we've been needing for years. Sapp should give us a run threat that we don't get with Vonta from that position.

And I'm really happy we got Kevis back. I really liked what he did in the preseason and I think he's got potential.

**beerlover** · 10-01-2008

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Originally Posted by The Pencil Neck

I'm happy with both of these. Vonta has been getting a lot of work and needs some rest. The Chris Taylor FB experiment is a failure. So getting a decent FB who is familiar with the system is a good thing. This allows Taylor to concentrate on RB and lord knows he needs to. Sapp can also play ST and should be a tough short yardage type of runner that we've been needing for years. Sapp should give us a run threat that we don't get with Vonta from that position.

And I'm really happy we got Kevis back. I really liked what he did in the preseason and I think he's got potential.

leebigeztx · 10-01-2008

I always liked sapp. He's kinda shifty when he gets the ball. I think they should play allot more 1rb,3wr,1te sets or 2te,2wr,1rb sets to get the best personell on the field.

**HOU-TEX** · 10-01-2008

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Originally Posted by The Pencil Neck

I'm happy with both of these. Vonta has been getting a lot of work and needs some rest. The Chris Taylor FB experiment is a failure. So getting a decent FB who is familiar with the system is a good thing. This allows Taylor to concentrate on RB and lord knows he needs to. Sapp can also play ST and should be a tough short yardage type of runner that we've been needing for years. Sapp should give us a run threat that we don't get with Vonta from that position.

And I'm really happy we got Kevis back. I really liked what he did in the preseason and I think he's got potential.

I agree, PN. Leach has played alot on Special Teams too. IMO, he's been one of the few that have done well. Hopefully if Sapp is replacing him on ST, he performs as good if not better than Leach.

10-01-2008	#1
beerlover Site Contributor Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 11,357 Rep Power: 15075	Cecil Saap the newest Texan - http://www.houstontexans.com/team/pl...?player_id=371 another ex Bronco & Colorado State Ram graduate Rick Smith signing. Kubes had asked for help on special teams & Leach needed some rest/downtime. Cecil also could see some playing time in short yardage situations given to Chris Taylor who gets only limited carries, seems to get banged up easily & still has problems securing the rock. Cecil is strong in all these areas, very good with protecting the football, blocking & knows the system already. FYI they also re-signed LB Kevis Coley who they cut when making the 52 man roster. I really liked what I saw from him in the pre-season a tackling machine that flies around the field with good speed. __________________ 2012 Draft was Mercilus

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AnthonyE Lurker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Huntsville/Houston Section: 118 Row B Age: 22 Posts: 2,196 Rep Power: 2028	Re: Cecil Saap I'm really liking both of these signings. __________________

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Runner Hubcap Diamond Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,436 Rep Power: 6068	Re: Cecil Saap Sounds like he's all upside. Too bad they couldn't pull the trigger on Cedric Benson though. They are thin at running back, and if Slaton gets hurt or proves to be a flash in the pan there is little behind him. They need a stronger between the tackles guy regardless. __________________ Amy glances out the window; her hair, skin, and clothes take on a pronounced reddish tinge from Doppler effect as she drops out of the conversation at relativistic velocity. - Cryptonomicon

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steelbtexan Hall of Fame Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 50 Posts: 8,864 Rep Power: 22920	Re: Cecil Saap Sapp can run between the tackles. The added bonus is that he also can play a little FB & catches the ball well. He is a HB-FB tweener. He will be the best short yardage runner we've had in a while.

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nero THE zero Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spring Age: 29 Posts: 2,426 Rep Power: 5332	Re: Cecil Saap Who did they cut to make room for Coley?

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barrett Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin Section: 636 Posts: 2,635 Rep Power: 1154	Re: Cecil Saap i would assume they IR'd C.C. __________________ Come check out our blog @ http://www.texansbullblog.com/ News, Analysis and Commentary!

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bah007 Hall of Fame Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 7,230 Rep Power: 2340	Re: Cecil Saap There goes all that talk from a week ago about Clark Harris being able to replace Bryan Pittman...

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Runner Hubcap Diamond Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,436 Rep Power: 6068	Re: Cecil Saap In the end, he looks good for the role of fullback/specal teamer if that was the need. __________________ Amy glances out the window; her hair, skin, and clothes take on a pronounced reddish tinge from Doppler effect as she drops out of the conversation at relativistic velocity. - Cryptonomicon

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The Pencil Neck Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 51 Posts: 14,410 Rep Power: 45486	Re: Cecil Saap I'm happy with both of these. Vonta has been getting a lot of work and needs some rest. The Chris Taylor FB experiment is a failure. So getting a decent FB who is familiar with the system is a good thing. This allows Taylor to concentrate on RB and lord knows he needs to. Sapp can also play ST and should be a tough short yardage type of runner that we've been needing for years. Sapp should give us a run threat that we don't get with Vonta from that position. And I'm really happy we got Kevis back. I really liked what he did in the preseason and I think he's got potential.

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leebigeztx All Pro Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: League City formerly of LaMarque Age: 42 Posts: 864 Rep Power: 3264	Re: Cecil Saap I always liked sapp. He's kinda shifty when he gets the ball. I think they should play allot more 1rb,3wr,1te sets or 2te,2wr,1rb sets to get the best personell on the field. __________________ Be a student of the game, not a fan.

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