Your opening day 53 man roster prediction.

[AcresHomesTexan]

Personal preference. I do watch the league and understand what's going on, but I'm Bruce Matthews old school when it comes to LS. The comment wasn't made out of ignorance as you suggest. Would rather have the backup C/G (whose active on game day) doing it.

It is not a matter of what I or you want, but what the league does. the majority of the league has a dedicated LS who is considered a stating player. The year the Texans used Joel dressen as long snapper as soon as he became more than the 3rd/4th TE the team brought back the guy he replaced.

I want the job done near perfection since a snap that can't be handled is as much if not more a game changer than a muffed punt. Teams seem to think near perfection is better than old days when thye just found somebody to it 'pretty good." i know that Matthews was more than pretty good, but he was even a dinosaur as the last half of his career in terms of how the position was handled.

Point is the NFL as a near whole thinks LS is specialist position worth a roster spot on its own. Bringing up that the LS does nothing else is moot point.

 

[The Pencil Neck]

Personal preference. I do watch the league and understand what's going on, but I'm Bruce Matthews old school when it comes to LS. The comment wasn't made out of ignorance as you suggest. Would rather have the backup C/G (whose active on game day) doing it.

Back in the day when the long-snapper wasn't a specialist position, punts, field goals, and extra points were much more of an adventure. Long-snapping is an undervalued position until you wind up with a team that doesn't have anyone that can do it. And when that happens, you're screwed.

I want a specialist in that role. I don't care who he is or if he does anything else on the team. He just can't make mistakes.

 

[Rey]

Our long snapper was saved by the holder big time on one of those field goals the other night....

The snap was pretty high and the holder did a hell of a job gathering it and gettign it down in time for the kick.

That was the worst snap I think I've seen from him and it wasn't even as bad as it could've been.

The fact that I noticed that snap is probably a testament to how good he's been.

 

[Corrosion]

Our long snapper was saved by the holder big time on one of those field goals the other night....

The snap was pretty high and the holder did a hell of a job gathering it and gettign it down in time for the kick.

That was the worst snap I think I've seen from him and it wasn't even as bad as it could've been.

The fact that I noticed that snap is probably a testament to how good he's been.

Yeah , I saw that too. Thats the second bad snap he's had this preseason , the other was on a punt ... Jones handled it tho.

Same as you , the reason those two plays stick out to me is because we havent seen Weeks make those mistakes in the past.

If he's eating up a roster spot for no other reason than to snap on punts and FG/PAT's .... he's much like Trycycle , he cant be screwing up or he's a waste of that roster space.

 

[AcresHomesTexan]

Our long snapper was saved by the holder big time on one of those field goals the other night....

The snap was pretty high and the holder did a hell of a job gathering it and gettign it down in time for the kick.

That was the worst snap I think I've seen from him and it wasn't even as bad as it could've been.

The fact that I noticed that snap is probably a testament to how good he's been.

Yeah , I saw that too. Thats the second bad snap he's had this preseason , the other was on a punt ... Jones handled it tho.

Same as you , the reason those two plays stick out to me is because we havent seen Weeks make those mistakes in the past.

If he's eating up a roster spot for no other reason than to snap on punts and FG/PAT's .... he's much like Trycycle , he cant be screwing up or he's a waste of that roster space.

BTW, i hope did not come of that I was making a case for Weeks specifically, because he has some question surrounding him since he has been with the team. When it is time to get his replacement, the Texans won't training shelley Smith to be that guy. They will be finding Weeks by another name off the waiver wire/streets somewhere.

 

[The Pencil Neck]

Like I said, I don't care who that guy is, as long as he doesn't make mistakes.

Weeks is walking on the razor's edge, I think. He needs to play better if he's going to be in that spot.

Coach Joe has been gushing all over Donnie Jones's hands as a holder and a punter. I think we'd have had at least one bad snap if not for that. Maybe two.

 

[GP]

You guys are smokin bad crack if u think Kubiak will waltz out Casey at FB on Sundays...in essence trying to kill two roster spots (TE & FB) with one guy.

There will be a designated FB on this 53 man roster, and it'll be Norris. Casey will be TE3 with ability to become a FB in certain packages or if Norris gets hurt in-game.

You guys are just trying to open up a roster spot (by leaving Norris out of the mix) so you've got the space to add whatever pet player you want to see make team.

Old GP sees right through the shenanigans. Norris will be FB1. Period.

 

[Kaiser Toro]

Damn, he just spelled out a .

 

[Corrosion]

You guys are smokin bad crack if u think Kubiak will waltz out Casey at FB on Sundays...in essence trying to kill two roster spots (TE & FB) with one guy.

There will be a designated FB on this 53 man roster, and it'll be Norris. Casey will be TE3 with ability to become a FB in certain packages or if Norris gets hurt in-game.

You guys are just trying to open up a roster spot (by leaving Norris out of the mix) so you've got the space to add whatever pet player you want to see make team.

Old GP sees right through the shenanigans. Norris will be FB1. Period.

Not at all , if you go back and look at every one of my roster predictions I have Norris making the roster in each of them.


Most teams wont carry two FB's .... the only reason the Texans are able to do so is because of Casey's versatility.
Casey will fill the third TE spot ... and unless they find a guy cut elsewhere the TE group will be only three deep with OD , Graham and Casey because Brock and Supernaw just havent shown they belong.

Coach Joe has been gushing all over Donnie Jones's hands as a holder and a punter. I think we'd have had at least one bad snap if not for that. Maybe two.

There have been two bad snaps , one on a punt in the SF game and another on a PAT against the Aints. Jones handled both well considering.

 

[Rey]

You guys are smokin bad crack if u think Kubiak will waltz out Casey at FB on Sundays...in essence trying to kill two roster spots (TE & FB) with one guy.

There will be a designated FB on this 53 man roster, and it'll be Norris. Casey will be TE3 with ability to become a FB in certain packages or if Norris gets hurt in-game.

You guys are just trying to open up a roster spot (by leaving Norris out of the mix) so you've got the space to add whatever pet player you want to see make team.

Old GP sees right through the shenanigans. Norris will be FB1. Period.

There will be another fb on the roster, but you don't think Casey is going to be the fb on Sundays?

I disagree with that.

Casey will be the starting fb.

He's not going to be reduced to the third TE behind Grahm and only play fb in certain packages.

That ain't happening.

 

[Bleed_Blu_Red]

You guys are smokin bad crack if u think Kubiak will waltz out Casey at FB on Sundays...in essence trying to kill two roster spots (TE & FB) with one guy.

There will be a designated FB on this 53 man roster, and it'll be Norris. Casey will be TE3 with ability to become a FB in certain packages or if Norris gets hurt in-game.

You guys are just trying to open up a roster spot (by leaving Norris out of the mix) so you've got the space to add whatever pet player you want to see make team.

Old GP sees right through the shenanigans. Norris will be FB1. Period.

Check my roster predictions I got Norris point blank we kept vickers last yr so why wouldn't we do it again, of course Casey will play Te and slot and rb and start at fb and play special teams he is "The Swiss Army Knife" he does multiple things for us and don't ya'll go stealing my nickname for him either hahaha but seriously I know Norris will make the team so call out the people who don't have him on there rosters

 

[GP]

There will be another fb on the roster, but you don't think Casey is going to be the fb on Sundays?

I disagree with that.

Casey will be the starting fb.

He's not going to be reduced to the third TE behind Grahm and only play fb in certain packages.

That ain't happening.

What evidence do you have on your side to say that James Casey "will be the starting FB"?

Norris will be the starting FB, it's what he does. It's why Norris was brought here.

Casey is a TE first and foremost, a FB when needed or he's a FB as a situation presents itself to create confusion or matchup problems on a given down & distance.

You're dreaming if you think James Casey is our FB1. If Norris is cut, yeah. If Norris makes the 53, then Norris will get the lion's share of FB snaps unless Kubiak wants a run/pass option on a certain down & distance situation. Then we'll see Casey line up as FB, and maybe motion out...motion back...and from there the D won't know if he's lead blocking or gonna' become a passing target for Schaub.

 

[GP]

Check my roster predictions I got Norris point blank we kept vickers last yr so why wouldn't we do it again, of course Casey will play Te and slot and rb and start at fb and play special teams he is "The Swiss Army Knife" he does multiple things for us and don't ya'll go stealing my nickname for him either hahaha but seriously I know Norris will make the team so call out the people who don't have him on there rosters

I'm not gonna pinpoint and name off those who left off Norris and have Casey as both the TE AND the FB1 (the ONLY FB, for that matter).

I'm just pointing out that some people are doing it, and it's so that it opens up an extra roster spot in order to make a guy fit somewhere. As an example: If I wanted both Grimes AND Forsett to make the team, AND have 6 WRs too, then I could put Casey as both a TE and as the only FB and get my extra spot to squeeze in a 4th RB or a 6th WR. Or an extra DE, or an extra CB, whichever position I wanted to add in an extra guy for whatever reason.

My reasoning: Casey can't play all of the FB reps and also contribute as a TE. Each year, Kubiak has brought someone in to be that FB1 so that Casey can do much more, as you pointed out very well (and to which I whole heartedly agree).

 

[Bleed_Blu_Red]

Agreed Norris will make the squad and ya people have there player preferences o well

 

[Bleed_Blu_Red]

53 man roster

Qb-Schaub,Yates

Rb-Foster,Tate,Forsett

Fb-Casey,Norris

Wr-Dre,Walter,Jean,Martin,Posey,Holliday

Te-Od,Graham

Lt-Dbo,Gardner

Lg-Wade smith

C-Meyers,Jones

Rg-Caldwell,Brooks

Rt-Newton,Butler

Cb-J-Joe,Kareem,Harris,McCain,Mcmanis,Ball

Fs-Gq,Nolan

Ss-Manning,Demps

Mlb-Cush,James,Dobbins,Alexander,Sharpton

Olb-Barwin,Reed,Mercilus,Braman,Nading

De-Watt,Antonio,Crick,Jamison,Browner

Dt-Cody,Mitchell

K-Graham

P-Jones

Practice Sqaud-Rb-Grimes,Qb-Keenum,Wr-Maehl,Og-Shelly Smith,S-Keo

I hope Sharpton comes back by wk.8 or 9 at the latest Maybe we keep Fangupo if Cody isn't ready

 

[Corrosion]

Practice Sqaud-Rb-Grimes,Qb-Keenum,Wr-Maehl,Og-Shelly Smith,S-Keo

I hope Sharpton comes back by wk.8 or 9 at the latest Maybe we keep Fangupo if Cody isn't ready

I see you have Sharpton on your 53 .... He's on the Pup list and wont take up a roster spot until he's returned to the active roster. Probably plug Mister Alexander in that spot until he returns - Not that I think he earned a spot but by default with Sharpton being out.


Also - Keo has no PS Elegibility as he spent too much time on the active roster last season , he either makes the 53 or is cut.


Other than that , the only complaint I have is at DE with Browner making the final 53 .... Too amany other guy's have shown more. I think they'd keep Keo , Shelley Smith or Grimes over him. Likely Keo since he cant go to the PS.

 

[Texn4life]

I see you have Sharpton on your 53 .... He's on the Pup list and wont take up a roster spot until he's returned to the active roster. Probably plug Mister Alexander in that spot until he returns - Not that I think he earned a spot but by default with Sharpton being out.


Also - Keo has no PS Elegibility as he spent too much time on the active roster last season , he either makes the 53 or is cut.


Other than that , the only complaint I have is at DE with Browner making the final 53 .... Too amany other guy's have shown more. I think they'd keep Keo , Shelley Smith or Grimes over him. Likely Keo since he cant go to the PS.

Also forgot the long snapper. Browner for Weeks and Sharpton for Grimes or Keo and it looks good.

 

[Bleed_Blu_Red]

I made the roster before I found out about Sharpton but ya id replace him with Keo since I do have Alexander and I was gona put Fangupo before browner but was unsure about Cody but he should be good to go wk.1 so idk if well take 3 Dt's

 

[Bleed_Blu_Red]

Also forgot the long snapper. Browner for Weeks and Sharpton for Grimes or Keo and it looks good.

I did forget Weeks counts as a 53 so there goes Fangupo in my opinion

 

[Bleed_Blu_Red]

Edited 53 man roster

Qb-Schaub,Yates

Rb-Foster,Tate,Forsett

Fb-Casey,Norris

Wr-Dre,Walter,Jean,Martin,Posey,Holliday

Te-Od,Graham

Lt-Dbo,Gardner

Lg-Wade smith

C-Meyers,Jones

Rg-Caldwell,Brooks

Rt-Newton,Butler

Cb-J-Joe,Kareem,Harris,McCain,Mcmanis,Ball

Fs-Gq,Nolan

Ss-Manning,Demps,Keo

Mlb-Cush,James,Dobbins,Alexander

Olb-Barwin,Reed,Mercilus,Braman,Nading

De-Watt,Antonio,Crick,Jamison

Dt-Cody,Mitchell

K-Graham

P-Jones

Ls-Weeks

PUP-Sharpton

Practice Sqaud-Rb-Grimes,Qb-Keenum,Wr-Maehl,Og-Smith

 

[The Pencil Neck]

Norris was on my first roster but I took him off of this last one because I saw Casey stepping up and being a "real" FB. Not very many teams carry 2 FBs.

On Saturday, I saw Norris in there for a handful of snaps. On Tate's TD, he was in there as the FB in the goal-line package but he just ran around the tackle and didn't block anyone.

IF we're going to keep 2 FBs, then Norris is the guy. But I think Casey really is our FB.

 

[Wolf6151]

I would not be surprised to see Cody-NT start the year on the PUP list and then be reevaluated midseason. Back injuries have a tendency to become reoccurring nightmares. I think Fangupo makes the team in his place until that midseason reevaluation.

 

[GP]

Norris was on my first roster but I took him off of this last one because I saw Casey stepping up and being a "real" FB. Not very many teams carry 2 FBs.

On Saturday, I saw Norris in there for a handful of snaps. On Tate's TD, he was in there as the FB in the goal-line package but he just ran around the tackle and didn't block anyone.

IF we're going to keep 2 FBs, then Norris is the guy. But I think Casey really is our FB.

If Kubiak sees things he doesn't like in Norris at FB, you might be proven correct here.

I just think there's a depth issue if we go with Casey at FB and have nobody else on the roster with him. I would be really shocked if Casey is our only FB.

 

[Rey]

What evidence do you have on your side to say that James Casey "will be the starting FB"?.

Gee I dont know. Maybe the fact that he's the starting fb and kubiak has already said Casey is the starting fb.

We'll see who is dreaming on opening day.

What makes you think Casey is going to be the third TE behind Grahm and only be the fb in special packages?

Again, that's not happening.

 

[IDEXAN]

I would not be surprised to see Cody-NT start the year on the PUP list and then be reevaluated midseason. Back injuries have a tendency to become reoccurring nightmares. I think Fangupo makes the team in his place until that midseason reevaluation.

That's probably more of a real potential scenario than most of us realize because the Texans are so tight-lipped with info about their players, especially when it comes to injuries.

 

[ChampionTexan]

I would not be surprised to see Cody-NT start the year on the PUP list and then be reevaluated midseason. Back injuries have a tendency to become reoccurring nightmares. I think Fangupo makes the team in his place until that midseason reevaluation.

You can't place someone on the PUP list once they've participated in training camp. The only options for Cody are making the roster, IR, or being released.

 

[Corrosion]

If Kubiak sees things he doesn't like in Norris at FB, you might be proven correct here.

I just think there's a depth issue if we go with Casey at FB and have nobody else on the roster with him. I would be really shocked if Casey is our only FB.

If Casey is the only FB , I'd expect them to sign another TE ... I cant see them go with just three bodies between the two positions. Its an either or situation tho .... 2 FB's or a 3rd TE.

Just dont think Brock or Supernaw make the final 53 , maybe one of them lands on the PS.

 

[michaelm]

I'm still worried about losing Grimes if he is signed to the practice squad.
I'm probably over-valuing him, since another team would have to keep him on their active roster all season if they signed him off our PS, but I am still concerned.

IMO, Grimes has shown enogh to make the final 53, but Forsett has shown me enough as well.
If we could get value for Tate, and get a player that could help us now, I would be open to the idea of rolling into the reg season with Foster/Grimes/Forsett plus a good player recived for Tate.

The only problem with that theory is that it is fairly pie-in-the-sky to think we would get a contributor for Tate this close to the season. Plus, what position would you want in return? NT or maybe RT?

... here is where someone will feel the urge to make some sarcastic Madden comment.... save it.

 

[Bleed_Blu_Red]

I'm still worried about losing Grimes if he is signed to the practice squad.
I'm probably over-valuing him, since another team would have to keep him on their active roster all season if they signed him off our PS, but I am still concerned.

IMO, Grimes has shown enogh to make the final 53, but Forsett has shown me enough as well.
If we could get value for Tate, and get a player that could help us now, I would be open to the idea of rolling into the reg season with Foster/Grimes/Forsett plus a good player recived for Tate.

The only problem with that theory is that it is fairly pie-in-the-sky to think we would get a contributor for Tate this close to the season. Plus, what position would you want in return? NT or maybe RT?

No way should we trade Tate for a player, The browns where willing to give us a 1st rnd pick for him this yr The pick is way more valuable then any player we would get for him especially if it's a 1st or a 2nd in my opinion I meen we could draft a NT or a RT if things don't work out

 

[michaelm]

No way should we trade Tate for a player, The browns where willing to give us a 1st rnd pick for him this yr The pick is way more valuable then any player we would get for him especially if it's a 1st or a 2nd in my opinion I meen we could draft a NT or a RT if things don't work out

I agree with what you're saying, I guess I'm just thinking that this is the Texans real shot at a championship, and I think you try to improve the team in any way possible right now, and not worry too much about next year.

Admittedly, I don't see us getting a player in return that would really strengthen the team to any significant degree, which is why I said it was a pie-in-the-sky idea.

If you could trade Tate for a player that helps right now, then I think you have to consider it. That's basically what I am saying. I do acknowledge that it is an unlikely scenario.

 

[Bleed_Blu_Red]

I agree with what you're saying, I guess I'm just thinking that this is the Texans real shot at a championship, and I think you try to improve the team in any way possible right now, and not worry too much about next year.

Admittedly, I don't see us getting a player in return that would really strengthen the team to any significant degree, which is why I said it was a pie-in-the-sky idea.

If you could trade Tate for a player that helps right now, then I think you have to consider it. That's basically what I am saying. I do acknowledge that it is an unlikely scenario.

O ya it wasn't a shot at you I was just saying don't think it's worth it but understand What your saying get it while the getting is good basically put all your chips in for this yr

 

[rmartin65]

I dont think you trade Tate now. Maybe next year at the draft, if you dont think he will re-sign. But there is little to no reason to trade him now.

 

[ObsiWan]

I agree with what you're saying, I guess I'm just thinking that this is the Texans real shot at a championship, and I think you try to improve the team in any way possible right now, and not worry too much about next year.

Admittedly, I don't see us getting a player in return that would really strengthen the team to any significant degree, which is why I said it was a pie-in-the-sky idea.

If you could trade Tate for a player that helps right now, then I think you have to consider it. That's basically what I am saying. I do acknowledge that it is an unlikely scenario.

You'd have to specify who that player would be and how he could help us.

Maybe if someone offered up a CB of near shutdown quality or a solid, starting caliber RT... But what team has those quality assets that they'd be willing to offer up?? I certainly can't name any.

 

[JCTexan]

I agree with what you're saying, I guess I'm just thinking that this is the Texans real shot at a championship, and I think you try to improve the team in any way possible right now, and not worry too much about next year.

Admittedly, I don't see us getting a player in return that would really strengthen the team to any significant degree, which is why I said it was a pie-in-the-sky idea.

If you could trade Tate for a player that helps right now, then I think you have to consider it. That's basically what I am saying. I do acknowledge that it is an unlikely scenario.

Trading Tate is not how you help the team right now. He rushed for 942 yards last year and is part of the best RB duo in the NFL.

 

[drs23]

Trading Tate is not how you help the team right now. He rushed for 942 yards last year and is part of the best RB duo in the NFL.

Exactly. While Forsett and Grimes both have played well IMO they don't hold a candle to Tate. I think the best return for him will be while a team that needs a RB is on the clock day one of the next draft. I believe that's where the value lies.

 

[Rey]

2QB: Schaub, Yates
3RB: Foster, Tate, Grimes
2FB: Casey, Norris
3TE: OD, Grahm, Brock
5WR: AJ, Walter, Jean, Martin, Posey
3OT: Brown, Newton, Butler
3OG: Wade, Caldwell, Brooks
2OC: Meyers, Jones

4DE: Watt, Smith, Jamison, Crick
3NT: Cody, Mitchell, Fangupo
4ILB: Cushing, James, Mister, Dobbins
5OLB: Barwin, Reed, Mercilus, Braman, Nading

6CB: Jo, Kareem, McCain, Harris, Carmichael, McMannis
2FS: GQ, Nolan
2SS: Manning, Demps

K: Grahm
P: Jones
KR: Holiday
LS: Weeks



I'm probably way off from what will actually happen, but this is my roster as of right now. I have my reasons for why I chose who I chose...

 

[HOU-TEX]

2QB: Schaub, Yates
3RB: Foster, Tate, Grimes
2FB: Casey, Smith
3TE: OD, Grahm, Brock
5WR: AJ, Walter, Jean, Martin, Posey
3OT: Brown, Newton, Butler
3OG: Wade, Caldwell, Brooks
2OC: Meyers, Jones

4DE: Watt, Smith, Jamison, Crick
3NT: Cody, Mitchell, Fangupo
4ILB: Cushing, James, Mister, Dobbins
5OLB: Barwin, Reed, Mercilus, Braman, Nading

6CB: Jo, Kareem, McCain, Harris, Carmichael, McMannis
2FS: GQ, Nolan
2SS: Manning, Demps

K: Grahm
P: Jones
KR: Holiday
LS: Weeks



I'm probably way off from what will actually happen, but this is my roster as of right now. I have my reasons for why I chose who I chose...

Smith has already been released. Not so sure Carmichael has a shot for a spot now, unless he's outstanding Thursday. I don't really see Brock or Fangupo making the 53 either

 

[Rey]

Smith has already been released. Not so sure Carmichael has a shot for a spot now, unless he's outstanding Thursday

Didn't mean to put Smith...I copied an older post and I meant to change it to Norris...

As far as Carmichael goes...He's basically a rookie...He had a bad showing, but he was pretty good the week before.

What was he a 4th or 5th round pick?

I think he'll make the roster but will probably spend most or all of the year on the inactive list.

 

[HOU-TEX]

Didn't mean to put Smith...I copied an older post and I meant to change it to Norris...

As far as Carmichael goes...He's basically a rookie...He had a bad showing, but he was pretty good the week before.

What was he a 4th or 5th round pick?

I think he'll make the roster but will probably spend most or all of the year on the inactive list.

Ball has been bad, but he's not scared to lay the wood. Roc not only has looked bad, he's been really bad at tackling. Imo

He was a 4th rd pick. It's really a toss up between the 2. Given the $ you might be right. Either way, I'd hope they'd see nothing but special teams...if even

 

[Bleed_Blu_Red]

Ok people think we should or are going to keep 3 Te's i personally dont think so we have Od,Graham is shinning the skins just cut Cooley do you think the texans might look at him? I know Casey counts as a 3 Te but you know kubiak?

 

[Rey]

Ball has been bad, but he's not scared to lay the wood. Roc not only has looked bad, he's been really bad at tackling. Imo

He was a 4th rd pick. It's really a toss up between the 2. Given the $ you might be right. Either way, I'd hope they'd see nothing but special teams...if even

If Ball sees the 53 man roster than would be...............unfortunate..


He looks flat out comedic out there on the field. Has there been a game yet that he hasn't looked like a blundering, stumbling fool?

 

[HOU-TEX]

If Ball sees the 53 man roster than would be...............unfortunate..


He looks flat out comedic out there on the field. Has there been a game yet that he hasn't looked like a blundering, stumbling fool?

Very true, but tackles with some authority. Roc tackles with hesitation. Niether really deserve a spot if you ask me, but I reckon one of them will if we keep 6 CBs

 

[Corrosion]

Ball has been bad, but he's not scared to lay the wood. Roc not only has looked bad, he's been really bad at tackling. Imo

Ball has looked bad in man coverage .... when he's in zone coverage , he's a different player.

If Ball sees the 53 man roster than would be...............unfortunate..


He looks flat out comedic out there on the field. Has there been a game yet that he hasn't looked like a blundering, stumbling fool?

I dont know , after watching some film , what I see is that he's not good in man to man , cant get his head around (like so many before him).
But when you ut him in a zone where he can keep the reciever in front of him , he can close quickly and lay the wood ....

I believe he's performed better than Carmichael .... and think it all depends upon ho many DB's they decide to keep. He could get caught up in a numbers game with McMains , Keo and Carmichael - One of them has to go.

 

[Rey]

Ball has looked bad in man coverage .... when he's in zone coverage , he's a different player.




I dont know , after watching some film , what I see is that he's not good in man to man , cant get his head around (like so many before him).
But when you ut him in a zone where he can keep the reciever in front of him , he can close quickly and lay the wood ....

I believe he's performed better than Carmichael .... and think it all depends upon ho many DB's they decide to keep. He could get caught up in a numbers game with McMains , Keo and Carmichael - One of them has to go.

Then he needs to be a safety.

We play a lot of man to man with our corners.

 

[pec0sb0b]

Ok people think we should or are going to keep 3 Te's i personally dont think so we have Od,Graham is shinning the skins just cut Cooley do you think the texans might look at him? I know Casey counts as a 3 Te but you know kubiak?

(on the fullback position) “Moran (Norris) is going to play in this game the whole game. It’s a big game for him because we’re trying to make a decision. Obviously James (Casey) is our starter and we’re very pleased with how far James has come as a player. He’s had an excellent preseason. We’re trying to make a decision on Moran (Norris), if we think that he can help us. He’s going to get that opportunity Thursday so we’ll see how he plays. He’s played a lot in this league. It’s been a little bit of a catch up from what we do so to speak. So I hope to find out some more on Thursday.”

(on if the number of tight ends affects the fullback decision) “Yeah, it’s a big effect. I don’t have the numbers in front of me but I’m going to say last year tight ends and running backs together were maybe a combined nine. Right now, we might be at six or seven when you look at some of the things that went on. So that is a big question mark moving forward. We like our two young tight ends also. They’re both doing some good things in camp so where do we go from that standpoint. But obviously it’s a position that I think we’ll continue to look at.

http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Quotes-Kubiak-on-Tuesday/675df522-ef6f-45d9-ba57-4604d10e9890

I think Kubiak is trying to convince himself to go with Casey as the lone fullback and use him at tight end. Note that he said last year they carried nine backs and tight ends, but now they're at six or seven. If you count...Foster, Tate, Forsett, Grimes, Daniels, Graham, Casey. Right now I'm thinking Norris gets released and resigned if needed later in the season. I was thinking Grimes would go to the practice squad, but after more thought, Kubiak may want to carry four backs this year, as I think Grimes offers some help on special teams. I think Logan and Supernaw both get released, with Logan ending up on the practice squad. This offers him flexibility in other areas of the roster.

 

[Rey]

http://www.houstontexans.com/news/a...-Tuesday/675df522-ef6f-45d9-ba57-4604d10e9890

I think Kubiak is trying to convince himself to go with Casey as the lone fullback and use him at tight end. Note that he said last year they carried nine backs and tight ends, but now they're at six or seven. If you count...Foster, Tate, Forsett, Grimes, Daniels, Graham, Casey. Right now I'm thinking Norris gets released and resigned if needed later in the season. I was thinking Grimes would go to the practice squad, but after more thought, Kubiak may want to carry four backs this year, as I think Grimes offers some help on special teams. I think Logan and Supernaw both get released, with Logan ending up on the practice squad. This offers him flexibility in other areas of the roster.

There ya go Gp

 

[The Pencil Neck]

http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Quotes-Kubiak-on-Tuesday/675df522-ef6f-45d9-ba57-4604d10e9890

I think Kubiak is trying to convince himself to go with Casey as the lone fullback and use him at tight end. Note that he said last year they carried nine backs and tight ends, but now they're at six or seven. If you count...Foster, Tate, Forsett, Grimes, Daniels, Graham, Casey. Right now I'm thinking Norris gets released and resigned if needed later in the season. I was thinking Grimes would go to the practice squad, but after more thought, Kubiak may want to carry four backs this year, as I think Grimes offers some help on special teams. I think Logan and Supernaw both get released, with Logan ending up on the practice squad. This offers him flexibility in other areas of the roster.

That's exactly what I said in my last version of the roster.

 

[Corrosion]

I think Kubiak is trying to convince himself to go with Casey as the lone fullback and use him at tight end. Note that he said last year they carried nine backs and tight ends, but now they're at six or seven. If you count...Foster, Tate, Forsett, Grimes, Daniels, Graham, Casey. Right now I'm thinking Norris gets released and resigned if needed later in the season. I was thinking Grimes would go to the practice squad, but after more thought, Kubiak may want to carry four backs this year, as I think Grimes offers some help on special teams. I think Logan and Supernaw both get released, with Logan ending up on the practice squad. This offers him flexibility in other areas of the roster.

Not a chance in hell.

There will be at least one other FB/TE on the roster besides OD , Graham and Casey.

 

[Lucky]

I think Kubiak is trying to convince himself to go with Casey as the lone fullback and use him at tight end. This offers him flexibility in other areas of the roster.

I'm trying to wrap my head around the idea that 1 fullback and 2 tight ends makes the roster more flexible??? Nope, I don't get it.

There will be at least one other FB/TE on the roster besides OD , Graham and Casey.

Yes. But, they may not be currently on the roster.

 

[Wolf6151]

You can't place someone on the PUP list once they've participated in training camp. The only options for Cody are making the roster, IR, or being released.

Thank you, I did not know that. Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't their new rules this year for IR, you can come off IR after 8 weeks?