Slaton having neck surgery is news to me, last I heard they wouldn't have to do anything but let it rest & heal, so its more serious than expected. Not in panic mode mind you but took a peek @ some free agent RB options, check out these bottom feeders & how many have come through Kubiak/Houston
14. Ryan Moats (RFA), RB, Texans. Age: 27.
15. D.J. Ware (RFA), RB, Giants. Age: 25.
16. Larry "East Coast Cat" Johnson, RB, Bengals. Age: 30.
17. Willie Parker, RB, Steelers. Age: 29.
18. Quinton Ganther (RFA), RB, Redskins. Age: 26.
19. Kenneth Darby (RFA), RB, Rams. Age: 27.
20. DeShawn Wynn (REFA), RB, Packers. Age: 26.
21. Cedric Peerman (RFA), RB, Lions. Age: 23.
22. Chris Brown, RB, Texans. Age: 29.
23. Ahman Green, RB, Packers. Age: 33.
24. Samkon Gado (RFA), RB, Rams. Age: 27.
25. Kolby Smith (ERFA), RB, Chiefs. Age: 25.
26. Adrian Peterson, RB, Bears. Age: 31.
27. Jackie Battle (ERFA), RB, Chiefs. Age: 26.
28. Thomas Clayton (ERFA), RB, 49ers. Age: 26.