Who's the KR in 2005? - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

ThaShark316 · 03-02-2005

Is JJ coming back? or will someone be signed?

**TEXANS84** · 03-02-2005

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Originally Posted by ThaShark316

Is JJ coming back? or will someone be signed?

JJ better come back.

**Vinny** · 03-02-2005

Hopefully its Adam Jones.

donbmt · 03-02-2005

JJ won't be back. The experiment failed, he didn't even threaten to break one last year, that spot will be filled by someone who can also play offense (or defense).

ThaShark316 · 03-02-2005

You guys wouldn't wanna sign Allen Rossum...only problem is I could see the Chad Morton thing happening...pay him money to return kicks, only to do nothing.

**infantrycak** · 03-02-2005

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Originally Posted by donbmt

JJ won't be back. The experiment failed, he didn't even threaten to break one last year, that spot will be filled by someone who can also play offense (or defense).

This post quoted from 50 people last year wanting someone to break one. I guess 22 other teams are looking for new kick returners because theirs didn't take one to the house. Is JJ in jeopardy?--every year. He will be gone when someone steps up as a real contributor in their nominal roster spot plus can return somewhere near as well as JJ can. May happen this year, may not based on last year's experience.

TexanExile · 03-02-2005

This and the "fire Capers" threads are like clockwork, eh?

It'll get decided in camp. At the last minute. Again.

pskinny · 03-02-2005

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Originally Posted by Vinny

Hopefully its Adam Jones.

That would be sweet!!

Reddevil63 · 03-02-2005

If JJ isnt returning kicks next year, itll be somebody who isnt on the roster yet. If nobody better is signed than yes he will be returning kicks and i will be very happy about that. Give me consistent field position with no turnovers any day.

Dionysus22 · 03-02-2005

So, I guess everyone forgot about Sloan Thomas? The kid has some sick wheels!

**texasguy346** · 03-02-2005

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Originally Posted by Dionysus22

So, I guess everyone forgot about Sloan Thomas? The kid has some sick wheels!

I think I'd take Starling's wheels over Sloans, but I tend to agree that if JJ isn't back there returning kicks next year it will because of someone new to the roster.

Panther5407 · 03-02-2005

I like Starling, he works well in the Madden world. There is someone else but I just can't remember who. I saw him play one time and my jaw dropped, I'll try to remember who it was.

Dionysus22 · 03-02-2005

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Originally Posted by texasguy346

I think I'd take Starling's wheels over Sloans, but I tend to agree that if JJ isn't back there returning kicks next year it will because of someone new to the roster.

It's a going to be a difficult choice when the time comes, but I still like Sloan. I've seen guys close on him in the open field and all they grab is air.

**texasguy346** · 03-02-2005

Sloan is very talented, and if JJ does end up losing his KR duties I can definately see him and Starling both on the roster. It would be great to see them both in action on the field at the same time.

Rosusu · 03-02-2005

I agree that we need to have someone that can contribute on offense or defesne as well as the kick return duty. Otherwise he is an average returner taking up a roster spot.

**infantrycak** · 03-02-2005

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Originally Posted by Dionysus22

So, I guess everyone forgot about Sloan Thomas? The kid has some sick wheels!

Not forgetting him at all. Watched all through training camp last year as the Texans virtually sat JJ and let Duff, Sloan and some others try to unseat JJ. Didn't happen.

Dionysus22 · 03-02-2005

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Originally Posted by infantrycak

Not forgetting him at all. Watched all through training camp last year as the Texans virtually sat JJ and let Duff, Sloan and some others try to unseat JJ. Didn't happen.

Good point. But I still see the Texans taking a hard look at Sloan and Sterling. They need someone who can contribute more that just on KR's. As we saw last year from J.J. 0 catches and a not-so-great 8.6 yds per punt return.

BornOrange · 03-02-2005

I would love to see the Texans draft Antonio Perkins to play in the dime package and return kicks.

rdbrem · 03-02-2005

I think it will be a repeat of last year too. They'll look for someone who can contribute on offense or defense, plus kick returns, and see what happens. Has got to be awful tough on JJ to sit there for the first 3 preseason games though.

In my opinion, taking it to the house is cancelled by a fumble. So if you take it to the house once, and fumble once, that's like never taking it to the house at all. Because when you fumble, they usually get to take it in.

So I'd go for sure hands and consistent field position.

Seemed like this year, JJ was more following the pack, rather than trying to break it on his own. To me, that spells coaching direction. Maybe that's what they want, but it's not as fun to watch.

**scourge** · 03-02-2005

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Originally Posted by Vinny

Hopefully its Adam Jones.

As much as i'd love to see that, Pac-Man being available at #13 is very highly unlikely... ludicrous even

BTW, CB Fabian Washington ran a 4.25 at the combine. Anyone know if he can return kicks? If so, he may be able to help out the secondary and KR/PR and be available in round 2 or possibly 3... that boy is fast.

would rather have Jones, but that isnt very realistic.

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donbmt Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fannett, Texas Age: 51 Posts: 192 Rep Power: 10	JJ won't be back. The experiment failed, he didn't even threaten to break one last year, that spot will be filled by someone who can also play offense (or defense). __________________ Go deep Mr. Schaub, go deep

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ThaShark316 #28 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rosharon, TX Age: 28 Posts: 2,277 Rep Power: 8460	You guys wouldn't wanna sign Allen Rossum...only problem is I could see the Chad Morton thing happening...pay him money to return kicks, only to do nothing. __________________ Trip to the New Meadowlands in 2014? I'm down. You'll get an ELITE QB when you apologize to Warren Moon, Houston

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Panther5407 All Pro Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 24 Posts: 816 Rep Power: 10	I like Starling, he works well in the Madden world. There is someone else but I just can't remember who. I saw him play one time and my jaw dropped, I'll try to remember who it was. __________________ Texan By Birth, Aggie by the Grace of God

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Rosusu All Pro Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columba, SC GO GAMECOCKS! Age: 27 Posts: 535 Rep Power: 9	I agree that we need to have someone that can contribute on offense or defesne as well as the kick return duty. Otherwise he is an average returner taking up a roster spot. __________________ In Kubiak I trust!

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ThaShark316 #28 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rosharon, TX Age: 28 Posts: 2,277 Rep Power: 8460	Who's the KR in 2005? Is JJ coming back? or will someone be signed? __________________ Trip to the New Meadowlands in 2014? I'm down. You'll get an ELITE QB when you apologize to Warren Moon, Houston

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TexanExile Too Far Away Join Date: May 2004 Location: Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 1,568 Rep Power: 1757	This and the "fire Capers" threads are like clockwork, eh? It'll get decided in camp. At the last minute. Again.

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Reddevil63 Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Arlington Age: 28 Posts: 1,253 Rep Power: 12	If JJ isnt returning kicks next year, itll be somebody who isnt on the roster yet. If nobody better is signed than yes he will be returning kicks and i will be very happy about that. Give me consistent field position with no turnovers any day.

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Dionysus22 Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mo. City, TX Age: 32 Posts: 227 Rep Power: 9	So, I guess everyone forgot about Sloan Thomas? The kid has some sick wheels!

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BornOrange All Pro Join Date: May 2004 Age: 44 Posts: 556 Rep Power: 14	I would love to see the Texans draft Antonio Perkins to play in the dime package and return kicks.

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rdbrem Rookie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 68 Rep Power: 10	I think it will be a repeat of last year too. They'll look for someone who can contribute on offense or defense, plus kick returns, and see what happens. Has got to be awful tough on JJ to sit there for the first 3 preseason games though. In my opinion, taking it to the house is cancelled by a fumble. So if you take it to the house once, and fumble once, that's like never taking it to the house at all. Because when you fumble, they usually get to take it in. So I'd go for sure hands and consistent field position. Seemed like this year, JJ was more following the pack, rather than trying to break it on his own. To me, that spells coaching direction. Maybe that's what they want, but it's not as fun to watch. __________________ Can't afford a signature

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