Most Compelling Position Battle? - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

TimeKiller · 06-02-2010

What do you have your eye on? Which player specifically do you think rises up the depth chart and has a significant impact?

The RB situation is about as non-bleak as it's ever been between Foster, Tate and Slaton with Moats and JJohnson at their tails.

The Interior OL has an overload of players including a few TT.com whipping boys.

The glut of WR/TE that has almost a comical feel to it, certainly 8 of each won't fly with a 53 man roster.

Shaking out CB depth, does KJ start from day 1? If there is, WHO is the odd man out? Is any CB skilled enough to slide to FS?

DT, the ever churning, ever sucking, boiling hot maelstrom of pain....

and last but for the love of Pantera, NOT least:

Brown v. Rackers

nero THE zero · 06-02-2010

Most compelling would either be interior OL or K.

Should be interesting to see who comes on top out of Brisel, Meyers, Studdard, Caldwell, and the Smiths.

I also wouldn't be surprised to see a surprise at S. That'd probably be my candidate for a darkhorse like Troy Nolan or Dom Barber.

**kiwitexansfan** · 06-02-2010

I voted DT to see how Mitchell fits in to the rotation.

Will be interesting if he can win a starters spot.

HuttoKarl · 06-02-2010

DT the rookies vs. Cody and Okam.

I hope the rookies win out.

gary · 06-02-2010

I voted kicker.

Fox · 06-02-2010

I vote interior OL, there's a glut of once-upon-a-time starters competing and it seems like the jobs are truly up for grabs at this point. After that I'm interested to see if long time Texan and all around good guy Kris Brown gets knocked off by Rackers, and if there are any shake-ups at the FS position.

**Dutchrudder** · 06-02-2010

I voted WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE because I have no idea what will happen with the lower tier guys at those positions.

**AnthonyE** · 06-02-2010

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Originally Posted by Dutchrudder

I voted WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE because I have no idea what will happen with the lower tier guys at those positions.

QFT. But a close second would be the interior line battle.

**disaacks3** · 06-02-2010

I'm most interested in how our talent-rich WR/TE pool is allocated. Jacoby scared the bejeezus out of defensive secondaries, he needs to see the field more.

wagonhed · 06-02-2010

Interior OL for me. We don't know who any of the 3 starters are going to be except probably Myers, but even then he may have hot competition from the start. We've got what, 8 or so players for 3 positions?

BigBull17 · 06-02-2010

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Originally Posted by Dutchrudder

I voted WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE because I have no idea what will happen with the lower tier guys at those positions.

I voted this too cause I think we are VERY deep at both position with high quality players. Gonna be good.

devo-x · 06-02-2010

Kicker: Brown vs. Rackers

b0ng · 06-02-2010

Will Ben Tate get over his hamstring in time to make an impact?

Is Steve Slaton going to be the Slaton of 2008 or 2009?

Is Arian Foster really going to be penciled as the starter in week 1?

Is Ryan Moats out on his ass?

These questions and many more in the next episode of Soa-- er, The Texans RB Corps!

**Dutchrudder** · 06-02-2010

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Originally Posted by BigBull17

I voted this too cause I think we are VERY deep at both position with high quality players. Gonna be good.

I also like seeing this: WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE

Hey guys! Guess what the Texans 2011 and 2012 drafts will look like!

WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TEWR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TEWR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TEWR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE

JB · 06-02-2010

I don't know if we will be happy with the results, but I think FS may be the most compelling. Between Wilson, Barber and Nolan.

**HOU-TEX** · 06-02-2010

There ain't nothing more fun to watch than a nice competition among the big nasties in the trenches. Interior Oline get's my vote. IMO, it was one of the biggest problems during last season.

I'd lean towards FS for the 2nd most important.

I think we've got decent talent at WR, TE, and RB to work themselves out fairly easy. The talent at G and C are the big ? for me.

Blake · 06-02-2010

Cornerback for sure. Lost our #1 cornerback to ATL. We have a 1st round rookie, 6th round rookie, two 2nd year guys, a 7 year vet, a prommising oft injured corner, and a ex-starter who might not make the 53 man squad.

TimeKiller · 06-02-2010

Who called me a fool?!?!?! Show yourself!!!

I went with Running Back. The Texans almost went 1st round with a guy who looks promising: Ben Tate. The 2nd rounder has a lot of nice tangibles and great college production so guessing he's a real baller wouldn't be much of a stretch. Steve Slaton at least PHYSICALLY looks like Stevie Wonder again and with no f'ed up nerves in his neck looks to rebound after a pitiful sophomore effort. If he's hungry, there's PLENTY on his plate. Oh and that guy who looked like a real RB after watching Slaton implode, Moats justifying his journeyman status and Chris Brown...well...Browning it up? Arian Foster, a big ol' hammer to swing into tiring defenses.

If you want to throw in Vonta Leach looking to be a bigger cog in the system again, James Casey still looking to put a stamp somewhere and any trickery we might get to talk about but never see like Trindon Holliday taking a reverse or some screens RB just might make a damn big turnaround. ssssssssssssssssssSSSSSSSSSSSSSSpecially if the OL battle results in some upgrades.

**beerlover** · 06-02-2010

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Originally Posted by JB

I don't know if we will be happy with the results, but I think FS may be the most compelling. Between Wilson, Barber and Nolan.

db's for sure. Texans have to sort out the cb's first - Kareem, Quin, Reeves, McCain, McManis, Molden, Bennett & Parson. Safety, other than Pollard (starting SS) you have Wilson challenged by Barber, Nolan plus possiblity of one or two of the cb's moving over.

**HOU-TEX** · 06-02-2010

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Originally Posted by Super Mario

Cornerback for sure. Lost our #1 cornerback to ATL. We have a 1st round rookie, 6th round rookie, two 2nd year guys, a 7 year vet, a prommising oft injured corner, and a ex-starter who might not make the 53 man squad.

Maybe for the nickel and dime CB,s, but the 2 starters are penciled in already. Honestly, I don't see who could offer up stiff competition for CB #1 or #2. #3 and #4, maybe.

View Poll Results: Vote:
Running Backs, including but not limited to the mystery of the "H-back"	18	25.71%
Interior OL	20	28.57%
WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE	6	8.57%
Cornerbacks who look like safeties	6	8.57%
Defensive. Freaking. Tackle.	4	5.71%
Kickers of Hopes and Dreams	15	21.43%
TIMEKILLER, YOU FOOL!!! You forgot to mention:	1	1.43%
Voters: 70. You may not vote on this poll

06-02-2010	#5
gary Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Pole Age: 20 Posts: 20,384 Rep Power: 16625	Re: Most Compelling Position Battle? I voted kicker. __________________ Without the strength to endure the crisis, one will not see the opportunity within. It is within the process of endurance that opportunity reveals itself. Chin-Ning Chu -

06-02-2010	#6
Fox All Pro Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 753 Rep Power: 412	Re: Most Compelling Position Battle? I vote interior OL, there's a glut of once-upon-a-time starters competing and it seems like the jobs are truly up for grabs at this point. After that I'm interested to see if long time Texan and all around good guy Kris Brown gets knocked off by Rackers, and if there are any shake-ups at the FS position. Last edited by Fox; 06-02-2010 at 01:10 PM.

06-02-2010	#7
Dutchrudder COOL BEANS! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston Section: Fort Kickass Age: 28 Posts: 13,688 Rep Power: 77704	Re: Most Compelling Position Battle? I voted WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE/TE because I have no idea what will happen with the lower tier guys at those positions. __________________

06-02-2010	#9
disaacks3 Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spring, TX Section: 116 - Row M Age: 44 Posts: 8,916 Rep Power: 31254	Re: Most Compelling Position Battle? I'm most interested in how our talent-rich WR/TE pool is allocated. Jacoby scared the bejeezus out of defensive secondaries, he needs to see the field more. __________________ Adopt-a-Texan 2012 - Ben Tate

06-02-2010	#1
TimeKiller Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: This giant tree, standing 10,000 ft. high but not reaching the ground. It's roots must hold the sky. Section: 521/Couch Age: 26 Posts: 7,648 Rep Power: 0	Most Compelling Position Battle? What do you have your eye on? Which player specifically do you think rises up the depth chart and has a significant impact? The RB situation is about as non-bleak as it's ever been between Foster, Tate and Slaton with Moats and JJohnson at their tails. The Interior OL has an overload of players including a few TT.com whipping boys. The glut of WR/TE that has almost a comical feel to it, certainly 8 of each won't fly with a 53 man roster. Shaking out CB depth, does KJ start from day 1? If there is, WHO is the odd man out? Is any CB skilled enough to slide to FS? DT, the ever churning, ever sucking, boiling hot maelstrom of pain.... and last but for the love of Pantera, NOT least: Brown v. Rackers

06-02-2010	#2
nero THE zero Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spring Age: 29 Posts: 2,426 Rep Power: 5332	Re: Most Compelling Position Battle? Most compelling would either be interior OL or K. Should be interesting to see who comes on top out of Brisel, Meyers, Studdard, Caldwell, and the Smiths. I also wouldn't be surprised to see a surprise at S. That'd probably be my candidate for a darkhorse like Troy Nolan or Dom Barber.

06-02-2010	#3
kiwitexansfan Bring Him Back Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Age: 35 Posts: 7,903 Rep Power: 7242	Re: Most Compelling Position Battle? I voted DT to see how Mitchell fits in to the rotation. Will be interesting if he can win a starters spot. __________________ All random posts made entirely of smilies courtesy of kiwitexansfanjr -age 4

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HuttoKarl Hall of Fame Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,655 Rep Power: 1622	Re: Most Compelling Position Battle? DT the rookies vs. Cody and Okam. I hope the rookies win out. __________________ monkey

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wagonhed Team Gruden Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denton Age: 29 Posts: 2,455 Rep Power: 1891	Re: Most Compelling Position Battle? Interior OL for me. We don't know who any of the 3 starters are going to be except probably Myers, but even then he may have hot competition from the start. We've got what, 8 or so players for 3 positions?

06-02-2010	#12
devo-x Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 375 Rep Power: 268	Re: Most Compelling Position Battle? Kicker: Brown vs. Rackers __________________ Adopt-A-Texan 2012: Arian Foster & Bryan Braman Adopt-A-Texan 2010: Kareem Jackson and Troy Nolan Adopt-A-Texan 2009: Kevin Walter and Owen Daniels Welcome to Houston, Matt Schuab!

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b0ng Ooops Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 32 Posts: 6,825 Rep Power: 27045	Re: Most Compelling Position Battle? Will Ben Tate get over his hamstring in time to make an impact? Is Steve Slaton going to be the Slaton of 2008 or 2009? Is Arian Foster really going to be penciled as the starter in week 1? Is Ryan Moats out on his ass? These questions and many more in the next episode of Soa-- er, The Texans RB Corps! __________________ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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JB Old Curmudgeon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Willis Age: 56 Posts: 21,536 Rep Power: 9120	Re: Most Compelling Position Battle? I don't know if we will be happy with the results, but I think FS may be the most compelling. Between Wilson, Barber and Nolan. __________________ Thanks to False Start for the sig

06-02-2010	#16
HOU-TEX Ah, Football! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: P-land Age: 42 Posts: 14,143 Rep Power: 19780	Re: Most Compelling Position Battle? There ain't nothing more fun to watch than a nice competition among the big nasties in the trenches. Interior Oline get's my vote. IMO, it was one of the biggest problems during last season. I'd lean towards FS for the 2nd most important. I think we've got decent talent at WR, TE, and RB to work themselves out fairly easy. The talent at G and C are the big ? for me. __________________ "We wanted to make a statement, run the ball and make them like it." - Duane Brown

06-02-2010	#17
Blake MMQB Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring Section: 551/B Posts: 9,581 Rep Power: 14926	Re: Most Compelling Position Battle? Cornerback for sure. Lost our #1 cornerback to ATL. We have a 1st round rookie, 6th round rookie, two 2nd year guys, a 7 year vet, a prommising oft injured corner, and a ex-starter who might not make the 53 man squad. __________________

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