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srrono · 08-11-2011

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Texans sign Devard Darling, Javarris Williams

Because of injuries at wide receiver and running back, the Texans have signed Devard Darling and Javarris Williams.

The Texans begin preseason Monday night at Reliant Stadium against the New York Jets. Andre Johnson (finger) and Jacoby Jones (ankle) might not play.

Three running backs — Arian Foster, Ben Tate and Steve Slaton - have hamstring injuries.

Darling, 29, ran a 4.4 40-yard dash for the Texans after the Thursday morning practice. He passed a physical. Darling (6-1, 213) hasn't played in the NFL since the 2009 preseason when he suffered a torn anterior cruciate knee ligament. In 2010, he played for Omaha of the United Football League.

Darling grew up in Houston and starred with his twin brother, Devaughn, at Stephen F. Austin High School. The Darlings went to Florida State. Devaughn died in 2001 while the brothers were working out at Florida State.

Devard transferred to Washington State and was drafted in the third round by Baltimore in 2004. He played four seasons with the Ravens and one with the Chiefs before suffering the injury.

Williams grew up in Richmond and played at Foster High School. He went to Tennessee State. He was with Kansas City in 2009 and was on Seattle's practice squad in 2010.

**badboy** · 08-11-2011

bottom feeders looks like.

srrono · 08-11-2011

I understand the RB signing.
i dont get the WR signing I thought we had a strong set of rookie WRs.

**EllisUnit** · 08-11-2011

both ex chief rejects

**badboy** · 08-11-2011

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Originally Posted by srrono

I understand the RB signing.
i dont get the WR signing I thought we had a strong set of rookie WRs.

AJ & JJ may not play. Adding one WR is not surprising. Probably do not want Walter over worked at this stage.

**EllisUnit** · 08-11-2011

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Originally Posted by badboy

AJ & JJ may not play. Adding one WR is not surprising. Probably do not want Walter over worked at this stage.

you mean in pre season ?

srrono · 08-11-2011

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Originally Posted by badboy

AJ & JJ may not play. Adding one WR is not surprising. Probably do not want Walter over worked at this stage.

well how much of the playbook could this wr learn in 3 days to even take snaps away from any wr

BigBull17 · 08-11-2011

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Originally Posted by srrono

well how much of the playbook could this wr learn in 3 days to even take snaps away from any wr

Special teams since the wr's will have more offensive duties

**Playoffs** · 08-11-2011

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Originally Posted by srrono

...Darling grew up in Houston and starred with his twin brother, Devaughn, at Stephen F. Austin High School. The Darlings went to Florida State. Devaughn died in 2001 while the brothers were working out at Florida State...

Ouch.

valleytexfan · 08-11-2011

I think the term "camp fodder" applies here. Texans don't want to go into Monday night with just 2 RBs. And they'll keep Andre out and get the WR a look in the 4th.

prostock101 · 08-11-2011

I was wonderin' about both these positions. I've read a few places that Foster and Ward are a lock. So if they keep 3 RB's doesn't that mean Slaton is gone if Tate stays healthy. Would there be any scenario where they keep Slaton and cut Tate, a second round pick with zero miles?

And after watching all the touchbacks tonight, who keeps a "return specialist" like Holiday? By the way, I think the new kickoff rule is pretty stupid.....

vupac1 · 08-11-2011

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Originally Posted by prostock101

Would there be any scenario where they keep Slaton and cut Tate, a second round pick with zero miles?

Absolutely not.

CloakNNNdagger · 08-11-2011

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Originally Posted by srrono

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...ontent=Twitter

Texans sign Devard Darling, Javarris Williams

Because of injuries at wide receiver and running back, the Texans have signed Devard Darling and Javarris Williams.

The Texans begin preseason Monday night at Reliant Stadium against the New York Jets. Andre Johnson (finger) and Jacoby Jones (ankle) might not play.

Even though this report reports "ankle," Nick Scurfield has reported JJ's injury as a "bone bruise." Previous reports relayed a "foot" problem. When you think of a bone bruise of the foot, it is usually of the heel, which could be anything from a direct bruise of the "heel bone," a case of plantar fasciitis, or a stretched or mildly torn Achilles tendon. It can also reflect a stress fracture. Even though an x-ray has been said to show no fracture, such fractures may not show on x-ray for 10 days, and therefore, confirmatory x-rays should be repeated then to entirely rule out this possibility.

Bone bruises are not really bruises of the bone, but actually inflammation of the layer covering the bone (periosteum). Bone bruises of any sort can be exquisitely tender/painful and can last for prolonged periods of time. They certainly in many cases can affect performance.

We'll just have to see what's really going on with JJ. Time will tell.

Rey · 08-12-2011

I remember hearing about the terrible in incident with the brothers.

And I also remember that darling was a burner before his injury.

**Malloy** · 08-12-2011

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Originally Posted by prostock101

And after watching all the touchbacks tonight, who keeps a "return specialist" like Holiday? By the way, I think the new kickoff rule is pretty stupid.....

I've completely missed this one, can anyone explain the new rule?

centexfan · 08-12-2011

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Originally Posted by Malloy

I've completely missed this one, can anyone explain the new rule?

Kickoffs have been moved to the 35. Player safety cited, but I can't find anybody that likes the new rule. Lotta touchbacks to come this year.

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/stor...o-35-yard-line

srrono · 08-12-2011

Soul Survivor
Devard Darling story of his deceased identical twin.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vau...7667/index.htm

**Malloy** · 08-12-2011

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Originally Posted by centexfan

Kickoffs have been moved to the 35. Player safety cited, but I can't find anybody that likes the new rule. Lotta touchbacks to come this year.

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/stor...o-35-yard-line

Thanks mate.

So many touchbacks eliminates the special teams... kinda bad news for fringe players

prostock101 · 08-12-2011

If moving the kickoff was for player safety, I'm curious if there were a disproportinate number of injuries during kickoffs? I just don't recall seeing more injuries there than any other play on the field.

srrono · 08-12-2011

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Originally Posted by prostock101

If moving the kickoff was for player safety, I'm curious if there were a disproportinate number of injuries during kickoffs? I just don't recall seeing more injuries there than any other play on the field.

i hate this new kick off rule and i think the td review rule needs tweaking shouldnt be a auto review it should be a coach review without cost of reg challenge

08-11-2011	#1
srrono Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,449 Rep Power: 13492	Texans sign a RB&WR http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...ontent=Twitter Texans sign Devard Darling, Javarris Williams Because of injuries at wide receiver and running back, the Texans have signed Devard Darling and Javarris Williams. The Texans begin preseason Monday night at Reliant Stadium against the New York Jets. Andre Johnson (finger) and Jacoby Jones (ankle) might not play. Three running backs — Arian Foster, Ben Tate and Steve Slaton - have hamstring injuries. Darling, 29, ran a 4.4 40-yard dash for the Texans after the Thursday morning practice. He passed a physical. Darling (6-1, 213) hasn't played in the NFL since the 2009 preseason when he suffered a torn anterior cruciate knee ligament. In 2010, he played for Omaha of the United Football League. Darling grew up in Houston and starred with his twin brother, Devaughn, at Stephen F. Austin High School. The Darlings went to Florida State. Devaughn died in 2001 while the brothers were working out at Florida State. Devard transferred to Washington State and was drafted in the third round by Baltimore in 2004. He played four seasons with the Ravens and one with the Chiefs before suffering the injury. Williams grew up in Richmond and played at Foster High School. He went to Tennessee State. He was with Kansas City in 2009 and was on Seattle's practice squad in 2010.

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badboy Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clear Lake Posts: 19,042 Rep Power: 30949	Re: Texans sign a RB&WR bottom feeders looks like. __________________ The sound of marine engines and superchargers soon shall fill the air!

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srrono Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,449 Rep Power: 13492	Re: Texans sign a RB&WR I understand the RB signing. i dont get the WR signing I thought we had a strong set of rookie WRs.

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EllisUnit Homerism Champ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio Section: 2" from the TV, Screaming. Age: 28 Posts: 4,160 Rep Power: 15883	Re: Texans sign a RB&WR both ex chief rejects

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valleytexfan Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rio Grande Valley, TX Posts: 1,141 Rep Power: 274	Re: Texans sign a RB&WR I think the term "camp fodder" applies here. Texans don't want to go into Monday night with just 2 RBs. And they'll keep Andre out and get the WR a look in the 4th.

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prostock101 Mr. Big Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 471 Rep Power: 274	Re: Texans sign a RB&WR I was wonderin' about both these positions. I've read a few places that Foster and Ward are a lock. So if they keep 3 RB's doesn't that mean Slaton is gone if Tate stays healthy. Would there be any scenario where they keep Slaton and cut Tate, a second round pick with zero miles? And after watching all the touchbacks tonight, who keeps a "return specialist" like Holiday? By the way, I think the new kickoff rule is pretty stupid.....

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Rey Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 11,732 Rep Power: 47019	I remember hearing about the terrible in incident with the brothers. And I also remember that darling was a burner before his injury.

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srrono Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,449 Rep Power: 13492	Re: Texans sign a RB&WR Soul Survivor Devard Darling story of his deceased identical twin. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vau...7667/index.htm

08-12-2011	#19
prostock101 Mr. Big Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 471 Rep Power: 274	Re: Texans sign a RB&WR If moving the kickoff was for player safety, I'm curious if there were a disproportinate number of injuries during kickoffs? I just don't recall seeing more injuries there than any other play on the field.

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