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Texans sign FB Lawrence Vickers

Travis Rogers sucks. His shtick of trying to turn everything into a stand-up comedy bit is old. And Pendergast, who was one of my favorite 1560 personalities, has fallen in-line since he got his solo show.

I don't mind a scripted bit every once-in-a-while, but their entire shows are like that.

If I want to hear someone funny, I'll bust out a DVD of an old Bill Hicks or Eddie Murphy show, not listen to guys trying to turn sports into 3 hour comedy routines 5 days per week.
 
Porky said:
Where there is smoke, there is fire. I have to believe they are going to make him an offer - probably already have. Whether he accepts or not is a different matter.
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I'm with you. I kinda think it's done. Just need to dot some i's and cross some t's.

Knock on wood.
 
GhostRaider2007 said:
This is what that rapidreport is based on:

Link:
https://twitter.com/#!/NickScurfield/status/98440818267918336
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Yep. And my link was based off a post from the official board.


I like the sound of this
Team hasn't announced anything RT @BHolden0226: @NickScurfield I heard sports radio 610 said Vickers signed. Not true?
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better than this.
5 minutes ago - by Brandon Williams - Texans dispute claim that they've signed FB Vickers
Nick Scurfield of the Texans media relations department reports that, contrary to a report on Sports Radio 610 AM, the Texans have not signed free agent FB Lawrence Vickers. Vickers is in town, however and did take a physical this morning. Texans RapidReports
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Notice that Nick doesn't say there isn't a deal. He just says it hasn't been announced by the Texans.
 
I'm pretty sure I'm not going to get any work done today, unless this situation is resolved one way or the other.
Thankfully, I have an office to myself, upstairs away from any passing traffic, and can pretty much do as I please as long as my work gets done... eventually.
 
michaelm said:
I'm pretty sure I'm not going to get any work done today, unless this situation is resolved one way or the other.
Thankfully, I have an office to myself, upstairs away from any passing traffic, and can pretty much do as I please as long as my work gets done... eventually.
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^^^ This

Except I work from home and the people I work for are in LA. I'm "cleaning up my task list" right now.
 
I wasn't certain on what type of running style Foster had, so I checked up on some highlights of Foster last year as well as the highlights of Hillis.

I don't see your running game missing a beat with Vickers. Actually I think Vickers will get to the point of attack quicker than Leach did giving Foster multiple options on cutting back or following the block.

Vickers seems like a perfect match, it will be sad to see him go, but I much rather have him go to Texas then in our division.

Even though we play in each other in week 9 it should be a good game if both teams are healthy with a nice contrast in running games with Hillis a bruiser and Foster's cutting ability and speed..
 
BrwnsTown said:
I wasn't certain on what type of running style Foster had, so I checked up on some highlights of Foster last year as well as the highlights of Hillis.

I don't see your running game missing a beat with Vickers. Actually I think Vickers will get to the point of attack quicker than Leach did giving Foster multiple options on cutting back or following the block.

Vickers seems like a perfect match, it will be sad to see him go, but I much rather have him go to Texas then in our division.

Even though we play in each other in week 9 it should be a good game if both teams are healthy with a nice contrast in running games with Hillis a bruiser and Foster's cutting ability and speed..
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Thanks for your interest in the Texans. I noticed the same thing when I targeted big #47 in all the Hillis highlights I could find. I think he'd fit perfectly here in Houston and we wouldn't miss a beat. There has been a lot said about Leach's presence "in the locker room". From what I can tell Vickers is a fairly outspoke guy, rallies his team before the game and pumps them up. I think we could use that with Leach gone!
Hoth-Boy said:
Might be done soon?
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This is GREAT news!
 
I'm actually kind of optimistic about the Texans chances of landing Vickers.
We have a lot to offer a guy who thinks the way he does about the FB position in general, and competing to be the best FB in the league.

1- Proven offense
2- Offense capable of making a FB an all pro
3- Stepping directly into the position vacated by current pro bowler, which allows him to showcase his talents in an apples to apples comparison to that pro bowl player. He says he wants to be the best. What better way than stepping right into Vonta's roster spot, and proving you can do better?
4- He's from Beaumont, so proximity to home might be a factor. He might even be a Texans fan?
 
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michaelm said:
I'm actually kind of optimistic about the Texans chances of landing Vickers.
We have a lot to offer a guy who thinks the way he does about the FB position in general, and competing to be the best FB in the league.

1- Proven offense
2- Offense capable of making a FB an all pro
3- Stepping directly into the position vacated by current pro bowler, which allows him to showcase his talents in an apples to apples comparison to that pro bowl player. He says he wants to be the best. What better way than stepping right into Vonta's roster spot, and proving you can do better?
4- He's from Beaumont, so proximity to home might be a factor. He might even be a Texans fan?
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So true. We're clearly an offense that uses the FB position and appreciates it so that ease some of his 'disgruntled' feeling that he was underutilized in Cleveland. The fanbase loved Leach and really wants Vickers here, he even said in an interview posted on their website "who knows the fullback?"... Mr. Vickers... WE DO!!
 
michaelm said:
I'm actually kind of optimistic about the Texans chances of landing Vickers.
We have a lot to offer a guy who thinks the way he does about the FB position in general, and competing to be the best FB in the league.

1- Proven offense
2- Offense capable of making a FB an all pro
3- Stepping directly into the position vacated by current pro bowler, which allows him to showcase his talents in an apples to apples comparison to that pro bowl player. He says he wants to be the best. What better way than stepping right into Vonta's roster spot, and proving you can do better?
4- He's from Beaumont, so proximity to home might be a factor. He might even be a Texans fan?
5- It's not Cleveland........
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Fixed it for you.....
 
gary said:
Right, but sometimes a thread is bumped because maybe others know more than them. Make sense? Not to be a butt hole but there is not a thread bumping rule.
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I think DX_TX was just kinda joking because whenever the thread gets bumped it causes people to think there's news and then they get let down when there isn't.
 
The Pencil Neck said:
I think DX_TX was just kinda joking because whenever the thread gets bumped it causes people to think there's news and then they get let down when there isn't.
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You'd think folks would know that most bumps don't equate to new news. Especially people who have been around a while. I know I never expect a new post to have new info. When it happens, I'm pleasantly surprised.
 
The Pencil Neck said:
I think DX_TX was just kinda joking because whenever the thread gets bumped it causes people to think there's news and then they get let down when there isn't.
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I understand but many threads that are several years old get bumped sometimes just because it doesn't matter though. Oh boy, football season needs to hurry up and get here.
 
Please Rick Smith get this deal done. Go shake down some current players on the roster for cap space if needed. Get this guy in steel blue.

Unleash the beast.
 
I keep watching my twitter (Schefter and Mort) thinking each tweet is going to be Vickers signing with some oddball like 49ers or Rams.

With Ty Warren being off the market, I wonder if Vickers' agent is going to come back at Houston and demand more money since there'll likely be more on the table without having Warren on the roster.

I've been adamant from the beginning: Vickers adds tremendously more value to this team than Ty Warren could provide.

If James Casey is going to be the guy, he has to be clutch. He has to immerse himself in the role. Otherwise, this could be our undoing. A lead blocker who takes on LBs and removes them from the play is what makes a running game go. Look at the Browns: Hillis gained 140 yards on the Ravens with Vickers lead blocking. In their second matchup, Ravens sold out on the run...but the Browns don't have the passing game WE have either.

Vickers is a difference maker.
 
GP said:
If James Casey is going to be the guy, he has to be clutch. He has to immerse himself in the role. Otherwise, this could be our undoing. A lead blocker who takes on LBs and removes them from the play is what makes a running game go. Look at the Browns: Hillis gained 140 yards on the Ravens with Vickers lead blocking. In their second matchup, Ravens sold out on the run...but the Browns don't have the passing game WE have either.

Vickers is a difference maker.
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Totally agreed!! Vickers is a damn good FB and a difference maker like Leach but just not in stats. Bring him on!! Come on, I'm supposed to be seeing this "new and improved" Rick Smith that is a deal maker!! :fans:
 
GP said:
I keep watching my twitter (Schefter and Mort) thinking each tweet is going to be Vickers signing with some oddball like 49ers or Rams.

With Ty Warren being off the market, I wonder if Vickers' agent is going to come back at Houston and demand more money since there'll likely be more on the table without having Warren on the roster.

I've been adamant from the beginning: Vickers adds tremendously more value to this team than Ty Warren could provide.

If James Casey is going to be the guy, he has to be clutch. He has to immerse himself in the role. Otherwise, this could be our undoing. A lead blocker who takes on LBs and removes them from the play is what makes a running game go. Look at the Browns: Hillis gained 140 yards on the Ravens with Vickers lead blocking. In their second matchup, Ravens sold out on the run...but the Browns don't have the passing game WE have either.

Vickers is a difference maker.
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Maybe you could raise collection to help Bob make up the difference? Honestly if cap restrictions are applicable don't know why they don't release Slaton, dreaming if they think he's worth 6th/7th rd. Pick. His agent Drew Rosencopter is spinning two, maybe three teams around this guy. It's going to take more money than expected otherwise Vickers would already be a Texan :logo:
 
This doesn't sound like a very excited presentation by McClain, of our chances to get Vickers. I hope I'm wrong.

Vickers pays a visit

Fullback Lawrence Vickers, who played his first five seasons with Cleveland and resides in Houston, visited the Texans on Tuesday. He took a physical. General manager Rick Smith continued to speak with agent Drew Rosenhaus.

"My job is to continue to always try to get better," Smith said. "We'll continue to look, and I think there are some areas on our team that we might be able to improve, depth-wise.

"You mention the fullback position, and we've got (Vickers) taking a physical now. We'll talk with him and visit with him later. We'll continue to try to upgrade our roster constantly."
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Saying that the Door is Open for Vickers. Probably means they are going to actually sign him (or try to anyway).

@NFAuthority NFAuthority
RT @DanielWolfNFL: Per reports, former #Browns FB Vickers is meeting w/ #Texans & taking a physical b4 finalizing a new deal.
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CloakNNNdagger said:
This doesn't sound like a very excited presentation by McClain, of our chances to get Vickers. I hope I'm wrong.
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Rick Smith was just on 610 about a half hour ago and Vickers was brought up. The way I read Smith's words and tone it sounded like we liked him and were hopeful he'd come aboard.

Smith did play the "we're looking to upgrade every position" when talking about just about any player or position.
 
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