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Foster starting RB
- Thread starter BIG TORO
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drs23
Veteran
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.
drs23
Veteran
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.
Section516
Warrior
His mother posted on here? I missed it. What was her username?
badboy
Hall of Fame
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.
I'm still here. I check in as often as I can.
Welcome back, and congratulations are well deserved.I'm still here. I check in as often as I can.
Thanks. He's worked hard...but there's still a long way to go.
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
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.
ChampionTexan
Hall of Fame
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
Hall of Fame
wonder are there any relatives of richard justice on here?
badboy
Hall of Fame
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.I'm still here. I check in as often as I can.
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
Hall of Fame
Momma got the paddle!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.
Thorn
Dirty Old Man
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.
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.
Section516
Warrior
Well, I may be about to do a little bit of ass kissing...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.
But want to to tell your son that no matter what he does for the rest of his career, but for his effort in the last few games, and his production, helping us to our first winning season.. I will always be thankful.
HouSportsWriter
SIAB
wasent tate 3rd round ?
HouSportsWriter
SIAB
ok thanks
I'm glad we're not just giving this position to him. Let him earn it.
Maddict5
Hall of Fame
i wouldnt mind having a three headed monster like dallas or the giants. plus if anybody gets injured it'll be nice not to have to sign some old guy off the street. nothing wrong with good depth
painekiller
All Pro
Or 4. Tate is a rookie who is still learning the playbook and who to block when. Which as we all have seen is very important to Kubiak, rookie RBs do not play if they do not know who to block.
For an example, just look at the amount of carries Chris Brown got when Slaton was clearly the better back two seasons ago.
Now having a backfield of Foster, Slaton and Tate is a dream come true. How long have we waited to have one solid NFL quality back and now it appears we have three. Time will tell if we have a three headed monster, I hope we do.
I hope Foster proves to have longer staying power than Lundy or Taylor or Moats.
I remember being super excited when Lundy was named the starter. He looked great in the offseason, then couldn't keep it up through the regular season.
Taylor was a messageboard favorite who dominated at the end of the year in 2006. I think he was way up on the depth chart come 2007, but never lived up to it.
We all remember Moats big potential and subsequent letdown.
I think Foster has a chance to be better than all of them, but I'm going to wait until the regular season to see what he can bring
I remember being super excited when Lundy was named the starter. He looked great in the offseason, then couldn't keep it up through the regular season.
Taylor was a messageboard favorite who dominated at the end of the year in 2006. I think he was way up on the depth chart come 2007, but never lived up to it.
We all remember Moats big potential and subsequent letdown.
I think Foster has a chance to be better than all of them, but I'm going to wait until the regular season to see what he can bring
badboy
Hall of Fame
i am hoping to see a solid rotation among Arian, Steve and Ben keeping all fresh and running strong. I think Slaton's attempts may go down a bit but to see him on pitch outs, end arounds and some receptions that will allow him to utilize his speed. I also would like to see the draw play used this season. That could be a very effective weapon.
Element1337
Waterboy
I don't see how that's a bold prediction. He's penciled in as the starter now.
A lot of people lost confidence in Steve after this past year. I've had the opportunity to see him in the early off season and then at a local appearance in May. He's in much better shape; he lost that bulk he thought he needed, but really hurt him (injury, performance, etc). I'm very confident Steve will return to his rookie form. I do like Arian and he showed the ability to run against good football teams, but Steve has an explosion factor Arian lacks while Arian has the size. Those writing off Tate as a 2nd round bust because of hamstring injuries prior to training camp are going overboard. I can't really comment on Tate as I haven't seen him play, but the tools are there. I'll have to wait until the preseason and a few regular season games to form an opinion.
In any case, I like the three backs, because to be an effective football team you need to run the ball well especially in the postseason. When the Giants won the super bowl they had earth, wind, and fire. Brandon Jacobs, Derrick Ward, and Ahmad Bradshaw. Now the Texans have Arian Foster, Steve Slaton, and Ben Tate...sounds like a formula for playoffs.
Section516
Warrior
What you talking about? We already have a three headed attack..
AJ...JJ..OD/KW..Maybe Holliday?
Oh..You meant on the ground..
We going to be a mo'fn hydra!
gary
Hall of Fame
I do mean on the ground.
redwhiteANDblue
Veteran
I had a feeling he was going to be named starter. Infact I created a thread about it awhile back. 
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
You know Gary, I've been beating that drum for over 2 years now. I've yet to figure out why they don't hand the ball off to Leach every now and then. Especially with what we had last season. You can't tell me Leach couldn't pound the ball on those 3rd and short or goal line situations. Eh, maybe I'm being biased because he's in my beast club, but if we trust him to catch the ball why not let the big boy eat on running plays
gary
Hall of Fame
The running game would be more interesting to me if Vonte were added to the mix.
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
Yeah, I don't know why. Maybe he has issues taking a hand off? I don't know.
gary
Hall of Fame
He has carried some before.Yeah, I don't know why. Maybe he has issues taking a hand off? I don't know.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Running backs, wide receivers and linebackers look solid and deep. Now if we can do same for safeties and DTs and QB. We may have the guys, I just want verification.
badboy
Hall of Fame
I was told that Kubes wants Leach to block for the RB. Ok.... IMO I'd like to see Leach fake a block and slip past the line for a quick shuffle pass from Schaub.
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
Yeah, I don't know why. Maybe he has issues taking a hand off? I don't know.
What are you expecting Leach to add? In eight years in the league he has carried the ball 3 times. He doesn't have the acceleration of the HB's. He isn't going to cut to a ZBS hole. Dude is a wide load and at the goal line or 4th and 1 the holes are small. I don't get the hopes every season for him to run.
gary
Hall of Fame
I am not having him make a huge impact but he might work on passing plays on the goal line and such. Three carries and has scored.
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
Handing off to the FB a hand full of times throughout the season could be a change of pace, possibly catching the opponent off-guard at times. What's wrong with that? Three carries for 3 yards and 2 TD's is a pretty good average and tells me he CAN get the 1 yard.
Why not give him a shot every once in a while? Especially with our failures last season?
beerlover
Hall of Fame
problem with that is Kubiak doesn't run a power scheme that really fits using a bruising FB like Leach in that capacity. its all about acceleration to hit the crease make one cut & downfield. Leach probably got more receptions than expected however because of lack of depth/weapons @ RB last year (20 for 155 yds) I thought his hands were softer than expected & something to keep going to if needed.
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
Maybe not, but it's a pretty good average considering what we've seen the past couple years.
Hopefully all this is moot and the Oline and trio we now have can get the job done themselves