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I only caught the end of the game. Can anyone tell me how Diles looked?
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I only caught the end of the game. Can anyone tell me how Diles looked?
It seems like Kubiak loves this guy. Hopefuly he can make a difference. Finding gems in later rounds is alwasy awesome
Kubiak said in his presser he had no idea how Ziles lasted until the 7th
Kubiak and Smith are a huge improvement on C & C (I can't bring myself to say their names anymore)
like the music factory they are named after they had a few lucky hits in the mid 90's and then were done.
Mike
Kubiak and Smith are a huge improvement on C & C (I can't bring myself to say their names anymore)
http://www.herald-coaster.com/articles/2007/08/17/sports/sports03.txtHOUSTON (AP) - Zac Diles wasn't expected to play a very big role in coach Gary Kubiak's plan for the Houston Texans this season. In fact, he wasn't supposed to play much of a role at all.
But the seventh-round pick has been so impressive in camp that Kubiak is beginning to change his mind.
He's pushing hard to get on the field awful quick, so we'll see,'' Kubiak said. That's a big step to take, but if the kid keeps doing what he's doing, we're going to have to find a way to get him out there.''
The linebacker out of Kansas State has been getting some work in practice with the second team defense and his work ethic has all but assured him a spot on special teams coverage.
I'm working hard so I'm glad they are noticing it,'' he said. I'm excited.''
Diles had 92 tackles including 3 1/2 sacks last season for the Wildcats. He had 50 tackles and two sacks as a junior.
The Texans aren't sure why Diles dropped to the seventh round, but general manager Rick Smith said at just 6-foot, many may have considered him undersized for a linebacker.
If you look at him physically, he's not a 6-foot-2, 245-pound gifted athlete that runs a 4.5 (40-yard dash),'' Smith said. That's what you look for, so he's a little small that way, height wise, but he's an excellent football player. He's got good instincts, and he's just a good fit for us. He doesn't have the prototypical size and speed but he's got instincts, and he's got good enough athleticism and speed