Foster starting RB - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

**BIG TORO** · 06-17-2010

Here is the Link:http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Hea...=NFL&hl=174867

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"Arian gives us the size, and he made good decisions at the end of last year," said Harris. "We're in a good spot with Arian starting it off, but I also think Steve Slaton will contribute for us in a lot of ways." The coaches are rewarding Foster for an impressive finish to last season, and rookie Ben Tate still has ground to make up after dealing with a hamstring injury for the majority of OTAs. Nothing is written in stone in this backfield.

**SheTexan** · 06-17-2010

I hope he makes it to stay! He deserves this chance.

**drs23** · 06-17-2010

Cool. I like the sound of it. I also think Ben will make big strides once camp starts and he has a chance to catch up but at this point AF probably has a better grasp of what's going on. SS will now be the explosive 3rd down guy he was drafted for. I'm kinda excited about what this offense has to offer. Just hope everyone stays healthy.

**BIG TORO** · 06-17-2010

I just wish Tate was healthy, was he injured when we drafted him or did he injure him self with us?

**drs23** · 06-17-2010

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Originally Posted by BIG TORO

I just wish Tate was healthy, was he injured when we drafted him or did he injure him self with us?

IIRC Kube said he pulled it working out before he joined the team. Don't have time right now to go find the quote but it's in the coach's quotes on the team website.

**badboy** · 06-17-2010

I am hoping Arian's mother begins posting on MB again. SHe seemed like a good person and did give some personal insight on Foster's injury history not being as negative as it seemed. Let's keep the good news coming.

**Section516** · 06-17-2010

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Originally Posted by badboy

I am hoping Arian's mother begins posting on MB again. SHe seemed like a good person and did give some personal insight on Foster's injury history not being as negative as it seemed. Let's keep the good news coming.

His mother posted on here? I missed it. What was her username?

**badboy** · 06-17-2010

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Originally Posted by Section516

His mother posted on here? I missed it. What was her username?

That was just after he was signed & maybe someone else will remember. Maybe something like Arian'smom? Some of us had concerns about his injuries & she gave us facts about what was hurt and when and what was done. Near as I recall, she thought he might contribute during his rookie season and he did. Center Chris Myers' dad was on for a while but I think all the negative comments turned him off as you can imagine. I exchanged emails briefly with dad after we traded for him to give info on housing in my area. I think he said Chris was going to stay in a hotel or apartment for first year.

gary · 06-17-2010

Isn't her username TexMexMom? That sounds right to me.

TexMexMom · 06-17-2010

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Originally Posted by badboy

I am hoping Arian's mother begins posting on MB again. SHe seemed like a good person and did give some personal insight on Foster's injury history not being as negative as it seemed. Let's keep the good news coming.

I'm still here. I check in as often as I can.

**TEXANS84** · 06-17-2010

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Originally Posted by TexMexMom

I'm still here. I check in as often as I can.

Welcome back, and congratulations are well deserved.

TexMexMom · 06-17-2010

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Originally Posted by TEXANS84

Welcome back, and congratulations are well deserved.

Thanks. He's worked hard...but there's still a long way to go.

**HOU-TEX** · 06-17-2010

IMO, this really isn't anything we didn't already know, right? Arian played well towards the end of the season, he was healthy coming into the off-season program and he was no longer the rookie. Slaton has a couple weeks before he's cleared for contact and he has a lot to prove in camp. Tate has a lot to learn and a lot to prove before he can begin climbing the depth chart as the rookie. JJ and Henry....well, they need to turn a lot of heads in camp in order to make the team/PS. If I had to guess today, it'd be Foster, Tate and Slaton on the roster and JJ on the PS.

b0ng · 06-17-2010

With the way emotions fluctuate on messageboards throughout the year I would not hold it against anybody who is a player or immediately related to a player for not posting. People can turn downright nasty when they have the anonymity of a keyboard in front of them.

**ChampionTexan** · 06-17-2010

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Originally Posted by b0ng

With the way emotions fluctuate on messageboards throughout the year I would not hold it against anybody who is a player or immediately related to a player for not posting. People can turn downright nasty when they have the anonymity of a keyboard in front of them.

Yeah - Chris Myers father hasn't posted in a while (or at least I haven't noticed it). I can't remember the last time I saw something on this board he would have enjoyed reading.

You're absolutely right about the anonymity part - at least as it relates to a lot of folks (but I realize it's not everyone).

Maddict5 · 06-17-2010

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Originally Posted by b0ng

With the way emotions fluctuate on messageboards throughout the year I would not hold it against anybody who is a player or immediately related to a player for not posting. People can turn downright nasty when they have the anonymity of a keyboard in front of them.

wonder are there any relatives of richard justice on here?

**badboy** · 06-17-2010

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Originally Posted by TexMexMom

I'm still here. I check in as often as I can.

Wow! Appreciate you so much for coming in to talk. Haven't seen you post for a while. Let your son know we are pulling for him. I have long clammored for a huge power back to pound that ball down the opponent's throat & I think Arian may be what I have been looking for. I do realize it can get viscious on this MB as the season progresses, so duck, roll and cover if needed.

TexMexMom · 06-17-2010

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Originally Posted by b0ng

With the way emotions fluctuate on messageboards throughout the year I would not hold it against anybody who is a player or immediately related to a player for not posting. People can turn downright nasty when they have the anonymity of a keyboard in front of them.

I'll admit it was tough when I first started posting when Arian was a freshman at Tennessee. The UT fan base is very very passionate. But over the years, I learned not to take it too personally. It seems there are three types of posters on any message board....1) those who will try to kiss my arse because I'm Arian's mom, 2) those who will try to be combative because I'm Arian's mom and 3) those who just want to be civil and talk about football.

What you will find with me is I can usually take criticism pretty well. If I feel the need, I just step away from the computer! I know people get emotional about their team and this game so I understand it. I just think if it's all done fairly and as accurately as possible, it works. I enjoy a good healthy debate; I just don't like cheap shots.

In any case, I'm sure we'll be just fine.

**badboy** · 06-17-2010

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Originally Posted by TexMexMom

I'll admit it was tough when I first started posting when Arian was a freshman at Tennessee. The UT fan base is very very passionate. But over the years, I learned not to take it too personally. It seems there are three types of posters on any message board....1) those who will try to kiss my arse because I'm Arian's mom, 2) those who will try to be combative because I'm Arian's mom and 3) those who just want to be civil and talk about football.

What you will find with me is I can usually take criticism pretty well. If I feel the need, I just step away from the computer! I know people get emotional about their team and this game so I understand it. I just think if it's all done fairly and as accurately as possible, it works. I enjoy a good healthy debate; I just don't like cheap shots.

In any case, I'm sure we'll be just fine.

Momma got the paddle!

**Thorn** · 06-17-2010

It's nice to see you post again TexMexMom. It's always good to have someone posting in here that has an inside perspective on something.

As to Foster being the starting RB, I'm glad to see him get a shot. I've always wanted him to have that shot, but folks, they didn't draft Tate for nothing. It will be an interesting battle at RB through the camps and pre-season. But come game 1, if Foster is still the starting RB, then:

1. Tate is still injured....OR

2. Foster is much better than the Texans and the rest of the NFL believed....OR

3. Tate's a bust at being picked in the 2nd round

We'll have to wait a while before we find out though.

06-17-2010	#3
drs23 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: No more VIP Suite so back to the recliner Section: No more VIP suite so back to the recliner Age: 56 Posts: 3,205 Rep Power: 16598	Re: Foster starting RB Cool. I like the sound of it. I also think Ben will make big strides once camp starts and he has a chance to catch up but at this point AF probably has a better grasp of what's going on. SS will now be the explosive 3rd down guy he was drafted for. I'm kinda excited about what this offense has to offer. Just hope everyone stays healthy. __________________ Many thanks to sig Guru FS! Sent from my keyboard using short, fat fingers.

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BIG TORO TERADACTYL #23 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX Section: Bull Pen! Age: 32 Posts: 3,714 Rep Power: 17005	Re: Foster starting RB I just wish Tate was healthy, was he injured when we drafted him or did he injure him self with us? __________________ Sig Courtesy of False Start

06-17-2010	#6
badboy Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clear Lake Posts: 19,259 Rep Power: 31411	Re: Foster starting RB I am hoping Arian's mother begins posting on MB again. SHe seemed like a good person and did give some personal insight on Foster's injury history not being as negative as it seemed. Let's keep the good news coming. __________________ The sound of marine engines and superchargers soon shall fill the air!

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gary Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Pole Age: 20 Posts: 20,444 Rep Power: 17571	Re: Foster starting RB Isn't her username TexMexMom? That sounds right to me. __________________ 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 -

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HOU-TEX Ah, Football! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: P-land Age: 42 Posts: 14,212 Rep Power: 20528	Re: Foster starting RB IMO, this really isn't anything we didn't already know, right? Arian played well towards the end of the season, he was healthy coming into the off-season program and he was no longer the rookie. Slaton has a couple weeks before he's cleared for contact and he has a lot to prove in camp. Tate has a lot to learn and a lot to prove before he can begin climbing the depth chart as the rookie. JJ and Henry....well, they need to turn a lot of heads in camp in order to make the team/PS. If I had to guess today, it'd be Foster, Tate and Slaton on the roster and JJ on the PS. __________________ "We wanted to make a statement, run the ball and make them like it." - Duane Brown

06-17-2010	#14
b0ng Ooops Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 32 Posts: 6,885 Rep Power: 27461	Re: Foster starting RB With the way emotions fluctuate on messageboards throughout the year I would not hold it against anybody who is a player or immediately related to a player for not posting. People can turn downright nasty when they have the anonymity of a keyboard in front of them. __________________ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ http://www.thedrawplay.com/?p=88

06-17-2010	#20
Thorn Dirty Old Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Section: Restrained in the mental ward Age: 62 Posts: 18,320 Rep Power: 55748	Re: Foster starting RB It's nice to see you post again TexMexMom. It's always good to have someone posting in here that has an inside perspective on something. As to Foster being the starting RB, I'm glad to see him get a shot. I've always wanted him to have that shot, but folks, they didn't draft Tate for nothing. It will be an interesting battle at RB through the camps and pre-season. But come game 1, if Foster is still the starting RB, then: 1. Tate is still injured....OR 2. Foster is much better than the Texans and the rest of the NFL believed....OR 3. Tate's a bust at being picked in the 2nd round We'll have to wait a while before we find out though. __________________ "Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid." --- John Wayne

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