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Texans_Chick said:This is the title of the latest FanBlog post: Link
Stuff that you prolly know, and stuff that you might not.
This is more of a thought exercise on various things we know about the running back situation right now.
Prolly this post will look foolish in hindsight, but you never know.
as clinicians we must assume that bone bruising as a single entity is a harbinger of posttraumatic arthritis
CloakNNNdagger said:TC, as usual, a nice synopsis of the RB status. As I have written for the past few months, I worry about the presence/development of degenerative arthritic (bone on bone) changes, alone or with other continuing undisclosed problems which may worsen his (Davis') condition. This has been reinforced by the recent announcement of a "bone bruise."
To quote the conclusion of your link on "bone bruise":
Texans_Chick said:
Texans_Chick said:Yup, I was thinking of you when I put that stuff in there.
I figured it would be better than saying, some dude that posts thoughtful stuff on the Texans MB says that this could be doubleplus ungood.
Cuz some people might think, well it is only a bone bruise--I knock my shin into the coffee table all the time:
Chris Taylor MVP said:The most spectacular player on the Houston Texans is Chris Taylor. Many of you have never seen anyone quite like him. He's exceptionally fast, versatile, durable and hard nosed determined not only to make the Texans football team but be recognized league wide for being the true most valuable player in the NFL!
tulexan said:Is that you Chris?
Luv_ya_blue said:Is it ridiculously optimistic to still be holding out for Reggie Bush???
Nope? Just ridiculous.
Chris Taylor MVP said:Though, my user name is Chris Taylor, I am not Chris.
It's just that I've watched him grow into being a humbled, hard working child academically and athletically all his life. He's one of the rare athletes who are highly competitive in what ever he does. He never gives up whether on the field or in life. You will never catch him in bars at night. But you can definitely find him studying film and the written information needed to be the best. I will guarantee you this, Chris works harder, studies harder than anyone on the Texans team. Mark my words, actions speak louder than words and Chris Taylor's actions will definitely prove the words, 'Chris Taylor MVP', is the Truth!
swtbound07 said:....Monarch???
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to swtbound07 again.
Chris Taylor MVP said:The most spectacular player on the Houston Texans is Chris Taylor. Many of you have never seen anyone quite like him. He's exceptionally fast, versatile, durable and hard nosed determined not only to make the Texans football team but be recognized league wide for being the true most valuable player in the NFL!
TexanBacker93 said:I like what I've been hearing about Taylor. It they get the line set it may not matter who the man back there is. Denver has always been able to find nuggets where everyone else sees only rocks. I think Kubes/Smith will begin to do the same in Houston.
Chris Taylor MVP said:To set the record straight, I am not related to Chris Taylor.
I am a great fan of his. No matter how hard he's hit, he will
score touchdowns and be the MVP. Just wait and see!
(on RB Domanick Davis) To be honest, our plan for Domanick was to play him quite a bit in this game (Kansas City Pre-season game) and the Denver game, and to keep him off the turf when we go to St. Louis. It looks like that plan is going to change. I dont think its time to panic. It seems like weve been at it a long time as I said this morning, but weve only been at it ten, 11, 12 days and Im not sure exactly what it is, but we still have plenty of time to get it done. The key is that Domanick has to respond. We have to get his knee back to the first day he stepped on the field and to get the swelling out, and we havent been able to do that up to this point. (head athletic trainer) Kevin (Bastin) thinks were making progress. Like I said, it could be Wednesday; it could be Thursday; it could be next Monday, but I dont want to put anything on him. I just say we keep doing what were doing, and when youre ready to go, well go.
(on ample talent to back up Domanick Davis) Oh yeah, we have to have. Were putting this team together to go play Philadelphia. Right now were looking forward to Philadelphia, if Domanick isnt ready to go, the guy that dots the I for us as a football team is going to be one of those five guys out there working everyday. Whos it going to be? I dont know. In the pre-season well find out; whoever steps to the plate and does it. Like I said, I dont care where they came from or how they got here. If theyre the best guy playing football, theyre going to be the one playing for us.
WWX said:Had to search for input on Taylor but after considerable effort he looks really good.
Never fumbled in a college game, 4.4 speed, and good work ethic. Is he our fastest RB?
Hes got heart, speed, and skill. If this new blocking scheme floats with our OL then hes the best fit. Whos watched him, is he fast out there in TC?
WWX said:Had to search for input on Taylor but after considerable effort he looks really good.
Never fumbled in a college game, 4.4 speed, and good work ethic. Is he our fastest RB?
Hes got heart, speed, and skill. If this new blocking scheme floats with our OL then hes the best fit. Whos watched him, is he fast out there in TC?
aj. said:He didn't run well at all at his Pro Day (4.53 average on turf). Nice hands and decent speed - enough to get the corner - but he's not a take-it-to-the-house or exceptionally fast guy. He is more of a power back who looks for contact. He's decisive and seems to have good vision. Morency is our fastest back flat out. Lundy is quicker, shiftier than Taylor. If you're in Lewisville, you've probably seen Marion Barber. That's who Taylor reminds me of.
aj. said:He didn't run well at all at his Pro Day (4.53 average on turf). Nice hands and decent speed - enough to get the corner - but he's not a take-it-to-the-house or exceptionally fast guy. He is more of a power back who looks for contact. He's decisive and seems to have good vision. Morency is our fastest back flat out. Lundy is quicker, shiftier than Taylor. If you're in Lewisville, you've probably seen Marion Barber. That's who Taylor reminds me of.
Coach C. said:TC I have no idea what exactly was going on in this article. But like always you preceded it right by saying it may not be for everyone or have much new content.
jerek said:Dependant obviously on how the preseason plays out, I think it is very possible that we will see Taylor in a lot of plays against the Eagles. I think Kubiak will probably start Smith or possibly even Morency, but if the season started tomorrow, I daresay Taylor might be starting in the backfield for us. It's not particularly the "safe" play and I'll take your word on the Kubiak-history part (not saying I doubt your research, only that I haven't bothered to do it myself so I'll default to yours ) but IMO Taylor has sufficiently differentiated himself at this point and it seems like the coaching staff has increased faith in him.
This is just based on what I have seen in practice and who has been getting most of the reps. I don't think Smith is or ever will be considered an everydown back; I see him mostly as a spell and short yardage player.
Oh, and I too would guess that Taylor and Morency are our two fastest.
Texans_Chick said:Yeah, I was thinking Smith and Morency would get split carries, maybe with whatever rook sneaking in, at the beginning of the year.
Check out Clinton Portis' 2002: 2002 Game Log
He was the highest drafted RB in the Kubiak/Shanahan era, and he didn't get signficant game time until game 3.
Because the system is new to all the RBs, maybe that elevates the rookies ability to get into the game, but I just am not sure that on Game 1, Kubiak is going to feel particularly comfortable starting a rookie.
It's just edjumicated guess.
chuckm said:RSmith spent some time yesterday in his 610 interview discussing Portis' development in this offense .... interesting to hear .... took him some time to get up to speed on it .... these stats seem to bear that out as well ...
Texans_Chick said:Yeah, I was thinking Smith and Morency would get split carries, maybe with whatever rook sneaking in, at the beginning of the year.
Check out Clinton Portis' 2002: 2002 Game Log
He was the highest drafted RB in the Kubiak/Shanahan era, and he didn't get signficant game time until game 3.
Because the system is new to all the RBs, maybe that elevates the rookies ability to get into the game, but I just am not sure that on Game 1, Kubiak is going to feel particularly comfortable starting a rookie.
It's just edjumicated guess.
Honoring Earl 34 said:Does anyone else get the feeling that DD sitting out is getting on the Texans nerves ? Rick Smith suggest DD needs to come to the realization that he'll never feel 100% again . The guys on the radio joke that Steve McKinney is already back from injury .
Coach C. said:AJ your my dog and all, but straight line Taylor is our fastest back. .... Lundy is not quicker or shiftier than almost anyone except for Smith..
South Texan said:The QB hands off to Earl.
5 to 11 defenders pile onto Earl.
The pile gains 12 yards.
Texans_Chick said:Appreciate your enthusiasm.
I think that the biggest knock against Taylor is that he didn't have a lot of experience in college, and is relatively raw.
I think that the biggest thing that can be helpful to Taylor is that Kubiak doesn't care about where or if you were drafted, he just wants people that can play.
Welcome to the message board--it would be a nice story if Taylor could contribute to the team.
P.S. Are you Chris' mom or someone else related to him?
Texans_Chick said:Yeah, he is football fast. The first time I saw him turn a corner, I wanted to see a replay. He was moving. First day of camp.
He was getting a lot of reps today.
Denver typically doesn't start rookie RBs early in the season, but eases them in game by game until they show something, or more typically, the more experienced guy gets hurt.
South Texan said:Could some of you lucky folks that have been at Camp tell me if any of the RB's are showing the ability to take a hit or two and keep going? (Take a licking and keep on ticking.)
I know the shake and bake backs are fun to watch, but even though he wasn't a speedster, my all time favorite is still Earl Campbell.
The QB takes the snap.
The QB hands off to Earl.
5 to 11 defenders pile onto Earl.
The pile gains 12 yards.
I also remember seeing Earl lay out some blitzers on more than one occassion.