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Kulluminatii · 11-08-2009

Slaton started/was the #1 RB today?

Just curious about what you guys think, one of the main reasons I started following the Texans was because of Slaton...loved seeing the guy play in college.

Would he have turned over the ball again? The chances of that happening were pretty high, but I believe he would have stepped up big today given the opportunity to.

Again, this is just a fun "what if" thread to help you guys get this tough loss out of your head.

**Ryan** · 11-08-2009

We would've lost in a close game.

PHAROAH · 11-08-2009

Not sure but he played well when he got his chances i'm not sure why everyone thinks that Ryan Moats is the savior at the running back position. I think if slaton would have got more touches he could have made the difference as Ryan Moats FUMBLED on the goal line, I wonder why no one is talking about that and his 16 carries for 37 yards today. I know his supporters will say hey he did catch a TD but I think that was good play calling as he was so wide open anyone could have caught that pass, I did realize that Kubiak is serious about winning and he will do what it takes to win no matter who you are you better perform.

thunderkyss · 11-08-2009

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Originally Posted by Kulluminatii

Slaton started/was the #1 RB today?

Just curious about what you guys think, one of the main reasons I started following the Texans was because of Slaton...loved seeing the guy play in college.

Would he have turned over the ball again? The chances of that happening were pretty high, but I believe he would have stepped up big today given the opportunity to.

Again, this is just a fun "what if" thread to help you guys get this tough loss out of your head.

You are a cruel. cruel little man.

I doubt we would have had any more rushing yards. He might have picked up more in the passing game.

I wouldn't consider the possibility of the fumble, because that's just not the way I roll. Just like JJ & punt/kick returns/fumble/miffs...... it happens, but I don't plan on them to happen regardless what present tendancies are.

running the ball 22 times and never seeing Chris Brown is puzzling to me when we threw the ball 43 times.

But I didn't see anything to suggest the game would have been different with Slaton playing a different role.

Kulluminatii · 11-08-2009

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Originally Posted by thunderkyss

But I didn't see anything to suggest the game would have been different with Slaton playing a different role.

I guess you got a point, with all those penalties, it would have been hard for any team to win.

mariowillshine15 · 11-08-2009

Neither were great but Moats still hits the hole harder and faster than Slaton.

On Slaton's few runs he still tries to bounce it outside when he's supposed to hit the hole.

buddyboy · 11-08-2009

I thought Moats looked pretty good, especially after we fell behind early. He was picking up some nice, solid runs on our long drive, and that's what opened up the passing game.

PHAROAH · 11-08-2009

What the hell is great about 16 carries 37 yards and 1 fumble at the goal line? I don't understand that logic in he looked pretty good, again this is nothing but a 2nd option and he proved at against a quality defense and for Steve Slaton to get only 6 carries 17 yards 1 TD is mind blowing to me and he killed the colts last season.

DerekLee1 · 11-08-2009

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Originally Posted by PHAROAH

and for Steve Slaton to get only 6 carries 17 yards 1 TD is mind blowing to me and he killed the colts last season.

Dude has LOST five fumbles this season. FIVE LOST FUMBLES. Until he proves he can hold onto the ball, he can NOT be the primary ball carrier, especially when we're on our own side of the 50.

**hradhak** · 11-08-2009

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Originally Posted by DerekLee1

Dude has LOST five fumbles this season. FIVE LOST FUMBLES. Until he proves he can hold onto the ball, he can NOT be the primary ball carrier, especially when we're on our own side of the 50.

Agreed! Why does everyone want Slaton. His rushing yds/carry is piss poor this season and he's a fumbler. That's worthless to us. At least Moats has shown some flashes of brilliance this season. Slaton has done little when running from scrimmage

PHAROAH · 11-08-2009

Slaton is our best back and you don't give up on your best back when they are struggling, I agree that moats should have gotten some carries but to be the starting running back please give me a break.

**ATXtexanfan** · 11-08-2009

O no call no showing in the 1st half decided the game

**disaacks3** · 11-08-2009

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Originally Posted by DerekLee1

Dude has LOST five fumbles this season. FIVE LOST FUMBLES. Until he proves he can hold onto the ball, he can NOT be the primary ball carrier, especially when we're on our own side of the 50.

*Ding* - Leads the league in fumbles and fumbles LOST. I still like Steve and wanted to see him more in the passing game today, but I'm getting as yippy watching him as when Jacoby returns a punt.

koolkat · 11-08-2009

Texans would have won. Moats fumble would have been a Slaton TD. Anyone to say Moats is a better back is an *****. Moat's almost dropped his TD pass.

Mailman · 11-08-2009

I agree. Slaton looked a lot better than Moats.

threeputtsam · 11-08-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kulluminatii

Slaton started/was the #1 RB today?

Just curious about what you guys think, one of the main reasons I started following the Texans was because of Slaton...loved seeing the guy play in college.

Would he have turned over the ball again? The chances of that happening were pretty high, but I believe he would have stepped up big today given the opportunity to.

Again, this is just a fun "what if" thread to help you guys get this tough loss out of your head.

We would have found a way to lose the way losers do.

11-08-2009	#2
Ryan THIS YEAR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beaumont,Tx Section: Section 135, Row F Posts: 4,902 Rep Power: 7688	Re: How would this game have played out if... We would've lost in a close game. __________________ Wise men know their limits. Great men have no limits.

11-08-2009	#3
PHAROAH All Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta Suburb. Age: 42 Posts: 852 Rep Power: 95	Re: How would this game have played out if... Not sure but he played well when he got his chances i'm not sure why everyone thinks that Ryan Moats is the savior at the running back position. I think if slaton would have got more touches he could have made the difference as Ryan Moats FUMBLED on the goal line, I wonder why no one is talking about that and his 16 carries for 37 yards today. I know his supporters will say hey he did catch a TD but I think that was good play calling as he was so wide open anyone could have caught that pass, I did realize that Kubiak is serious about winning and he will do what it takes to win no matter who you are you better perform. __________________

11-08-2009	#6
mariowillshine15 Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,139 Rep Power: 2064	Re: How would this game have played out if... Neither were great but Moats still hits the hole harder and faster than Slaton. On Slaton's few runs he still tries to bounce it outside when he's supposed to hit the hole.

11-08-2009	#7
buddyboy All Pro Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 762 Rep Power: 4816	Re: How would this game have played out if... I thought Moats looked pretty good, especially after we fell behind early. He was picking up some nice, solid runs on our long drive, and that's what opened up the passing game.

11-08-2009	#8
PHAROAH All Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta Suburb. Age: 42 Posts: 852 Rep Power: 95	Re: How would this game have played out if... What the hell is great about 16 carries 37 yards and 1 fumble at the goal line? I don't understand that logic in he looked pretty good, again this is nothing but a 2nd option and he proved at against a quality defense and for Steve Slaton to get only 6 carries 17 yards 1 TD is mind blowing to me and he killed the colts last season. __________________

11-08-2009	#1
Kulluminatii Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: California Age: 22 Posts: 1,953 Rep Power: 3150	How would this game have played out if... Slaton started/was the #1 RB today? Just curious about what you guys think, one of the main reasons I started following the Texans was because of Slaton...loved seeing the guy play in college. Would he have turned over the ball again? The chances of that happening were pretty high, but I believe he would have stepped up big today given the opportunity to. Again, this is just a fun "what if" thread to help you guys get this tough loss out of your head.

11-08-2009	#12
ATXtexanfan Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: leander, tx Age: 35 Posts: 2,525 Rep Power: 3467	Re: How would this game have played out if... O no call no showing in the 1st half decided the game

11-08-2009	#14
koolkat waterboy Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Re: How would this game have played out if... Texans would have won. Moats fumble would have been a Slaton TD. Anyone to say Moats is a better back is an *****. Moat's almost dropped his TD pass.

11-08-2009	#15
Mailman Pwned by Hakeem Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,612 Rep Power: 1797	Re: How would this game have played out if... I agree. Slaton looked a lot better than Moats.

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