Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

michaelm · 03-13-2012

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It's been just over six hours since the start of the new NFL year and free agency, and the Cleveland Browns seem to be a non-destination for all the top names available.

However, reports surfaced that the Browns are engaged in talks with the Houston Texans about running back Ben Tate.

I'm not buying this rumor, but thought it was worth posting

http://www.nationalfootballauthority...talks-for.html

Goldensilence · 03-13-2012

I think in Today's NFL you got to have two good running backs. Barring scoring something high as a second rounder, I don't think the Texans bite.

michaelm · 03-13-2012

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Originally Posted by michaelm

I'm not buying this rumor, but thought it was worth posting

http://www.nationalfootballauthority...talks-for.html

Seems like the link I posted above was a reference to a very small tid bit in this story:

http://espncleveland.com/common/more...49&post_id=675

TheMatrix31 · 03-13-2012

Kiss my ass, Brownies.

**Cjeremy635** · 03-13-2012

I wouldn't even consider it. We have the best 1-2 punch in the game, why mess that up? Injuries happen on a dime & we're lucky enough to have a back up that can step right in if needed. Thanks, but no thanks....

michaelm · 03-13-2012

For clarity, the original blog used the words "I have heard some rumblings recently that the Browns may explore a trade with Houston for backup running back Ben Tate.

The next "writer" decided to embellish on that, twisting the phrase "may explore" into this:
"However, reports surfaced that the Browns are engaged in talks with the Houston Texans about running back Ben Tate."

**Ryan** · 03-13-2012

Interesting for sure. If the offer is right i'd be up for it. With the situation it looks like we're in we could use some draft picks.

Unless your name is Foster, you're replaceable in this system although i really do like Tate.

Texn4life · 03-13-2012

With Tate's contract coming up in 2 years and Arian guaranteed a good amount for the first 3 years of his contract I would entertain offers and see what they're willing to give. If its for the #22 pick then I jump all over that. The ideal time to trade him would be after next year when he only has 1 year left, but his value may never be higher. The likelihood that we'll be able to keep him after his rookie contract expires isn't very high. We have to get what we can while we can.

The problem is finding a replacement for him. If we lose some of our Lineman then obviously we'll have to fill some of those spots through the draft. But there are some backs in the draft that I love namely Isaiah Pead from Cinci. We can't just keep losing good players for nothing though.

**PapaL** · 03-13-2012

He was our 2nd. Why would we trade him for a 2nd?!?

No like at all. Tate is my favorite.

**Lucky** · 03-13-2012

The Texans are looking thin on the O-line. If the Browns offered their 2nd 1st round pick, I think the Texans would have to consider the deal.

michaelm · 03-13-2012

Couldn't resist. I left this comment for the writer:

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Originally Posted by michaelm

Nice way to twist a story Mr. Wolf. You use the phrase "are engaged with the Houston Texans", when the story you linked to merely says "I have heard some rumblings recently that the Browns may explore a trade with Houston". "May Explore" is entirely different than "are engaged", but you know this for sure. That makes you a complete hack, and totally unreliable, in my book.
And "details of the trade were not available at the time of publishing this article"? Of course details are not available. How the F can details be available for a trade that does not exist, as evidenced by the link YOU provided.

LOL Hack.

**Ryan** · 03-13-2012

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Originally Posted by Lucky

The Texans are looking thin on the O-line. If the Browns offered their 2nd 1st round pick, I think the Texans would have to consider the deal.

I think that'd be a no brainer, too bad i think they're even too smart to make that offer.

Pantherstang84 · 03-13-2012

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Originally Posted by Lucky

The Texans are looking thin on the O-line. If the Browns offered their 2nd 1st round pick, I think the Texans would have to consider the deal.

Absolutely. They have to take the phone call and listen to the offer.

281 · 03-13-2012

NO!!! this offseason has started off as a complete nightmare...

steelbtexan · 03-13-2012

Yes, for a 2nd rd pick.

Re-sign Ward

5-6th rd RB draft pick, my favorite Micheal Smith RB Utah St.

hot pickle · 03-13-2012

not unless its a 1st rounder.

hes to good for just a 2nd round pick

**beerlover** · 03-13-2012

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Originally Posted by hot pickle

not unless its a 1st rounder.

hes to good for just a 2nd round pick

Cleveland 2nd is almost like a first. Good enough

michaelm · 03-13-2012

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Originally Posted by beerlover

Cleveland 2nd is almost like a first. Good enough

No way would I trade Tate for a 2nd rounder. We know what we have with Tate.
Why would you trade a 2nd round pick (Tate) that you know you hit on, for an equivalent pick that is an unknown? It's like taking all the risk for the Browns.

michaelm · 03-13-2012

Duplicate post

triplethreat · 03-13-2012

LOL, you guys are dreaming if you think you can get a first off of us. Even #22 for Tate.

Think in the vicinity of a second, or two thirds.

03-13-2012	#4
TheMatrix31 Take A Bow Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California Posts: 6,026 Rep Power: 14184	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface Kiss my ass, Brownies.

03-13-2012	#5
Cjeremy635 Overtraining Join Date: May 2005 Location: Huffman, Texas Age: 35 Posts: 7,668 Rep Power: 30023	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface I wouldn't even consider it. We have the best 1-2 punch in the game, why mess that up? Injuries happen on a dime & we're lucky enough to have a back up that can step right in if needed. Thanks, but no thanks....

03-13-2012	#6
michaelm vox nihili Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring, TX Section: 648 Age: 47 Posts: 5,100 Rep Power: 31857	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface For clarity, the original blog used the words "I have heard some rumblings recently that the Browns may explore a trade with Houston for backup running back Ben Tate. The next "writer" decided to embellish on that, twisting the phrase "may explore" into this: "However, reports surfaced that the Browns are engaged in talks with the Houston Texans about running back Ben Tate." __________________ Every time you make a typo, the errorists win.

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Ryan THIS YEAR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beaumont,Tx Section: Section 135, Row F Posts: 4,939 Rep Power: 8795	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface Interesting for sure. If the offer is right i'd be up for it. With the situation it looks like we're in we could use some draft picks. Unless your name is Foster, you're replaceable in this system although i really do like Tate. __________________ Wise men know their limits. Great men have no limits.

03-13-2012	#8
Texn4life Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,147 Rep Power: 11831	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface With Tate's contract coming up in 2 years and Arian guaranteed a good amount for the first 3 years of his contract I would entertain offers and see what they're willing to give. If its for the #22 pick then I jump all over that. The ideal time to trade him would be after next year when he only has 1 year left, but his value may never be higher. The likelihood that we'll be able to keep him after his rookie contract expires isn't very high. We have to get what we can while we can. The problem is finding a replacement for him. If we lose some of our Lineman then obviously we'll have to fill some of those spots through the draft. But there are some backs in the draft that I love namely Isaiah Pead from Cinci. We can't just keep losing good players for nothing though.

03-13-2012	#2
Goldensilence Is this Sparta? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Out of the desert finally... Age: 31 Posts: 5,031 Rep Power: 6218	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface I think in Today's NFL you got to have two good running backs. Barring scoring something high as a second rounder, I don't think the Texans bite.

03-13-2012	#9
PapaL Loose Screw Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland Age: 32 Posts: 8,764 Rep Power: 17440	He was our 2nd. Why would we trade him for a 2nd?!? No like at all. Tate is my favorite. __________________ Tried and true, I'm rep'in Texan (Steel) Blue.

03-13-2012	#10
Lucky Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 12,020 Rep Power: 39274	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface The Texans are looking thin on the O-line. If the Browns offered their 2nd 1st round pick, I think the Texans would have to consider the deal. __________________ I will shoot bottles at night cause I got glow in the dark bottles and they look awesome when they explode. - Joe Texan

03-13-2012	#14
281 Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,459 Rep Power: 1094	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface NO!!! this offseason has started off as a complete nightmare... __________________ "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." -Ben Franklin

03-13-2012	#15
steelbtexan Hall of Fame Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 50 Posts: 8,911 Rep Power: 22920	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface Yes, for a 2nd rd pick. Re-sign Ward 5-6th rd RB draft pick, my favorite Micheal Smith RB Utah St.

03-13-2012	#16
hot pickle السلام عليكم Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Age: 24 Posts: 2,434 Rep Power: 2073	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface not unless its a 1st rounder. hes to good for just a 2nd round pick

03-13-2012	#20
triplethreat Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 101 Rep Power: 201	Re: Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface LOL, you guys are dreaming if you think you can get a first off of us. Even #22 for Tate. Think in the vicinity of a second, or two thirds. __________________ Go Texans!

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