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Trade: Samkon Gado for Vernand Morency

texan279 said:
Okoye mold? Because he is from Nigeria or what? The guy also sprained his right knee after starting 5 games.
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He is a news flash for you. Running back is a violent position and they get hurt --- a lot.
 
Frills said:
His upside is much higher than Morency.

In his 8 games last year on a craptastic team he gained 171 yds on 29 carries, which is better than DD's best game.

He's from the Okoye mold. I'm happy we now have a back that will punish whoever tries to tackle him.
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By the way, Gado is 5'10'' 225 pounds and Okoye played at 6'1'' 260 pounds, so Gado is from the Davis mold not the Okoye mold.
 
Quit comparing where Gado and Morency were drafted. That doesn't matter anymore.

Is Joey Harrington better than Tom Brady, because Harrington was the #3 overall pick and Brady was a second day pick? Of course not.

Gado has proven more in the league than Morency has. Go back and watch his game last year against Atlanta, where he absolutely destroyed. If Gado can't run the ball in Houston, it will be entirely because of our o-line talent and our run-bocking scheme. Because he can run.

Yeah, he fumbled the ball, but he was a rookie. Lots of rookie RBs fumble.

I like this trade a LOT.
 
texan279 said:
By the way, Gado is 5'10'' 225 pounds and Okoye played at 6'1'' 260 pounds, so Gado is from the Davis mold not the Okoye mold.
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Gado doesn't run like Davis either. Gado has the second gear Dom doesn't have.
 
Vinny said:
Gado doesn't run like Davis either. Gado has the second gear Dom doesn't have.
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Gado had a heck of a run 2 years ago, or maybe last year on Monday night football. He's definitley got the 2nd gear.
 
Vinny said:
Gado doesn't run like Davis either. Gado has the second gear Dom doesn't have.
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I know Vin but comparing Gado to Christian Okoye? Bit of a stretch if you ask me...
 
http://www.kffl.com/transactions.php/NFL
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Texans | Gado acquired from Green Bay
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 13:58:53 -0700

The Houston Texans have traded RB Vernand Morency to the Green Bay Packers for RB Samkon Gado.


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DD in 4 years hasn't been able to break a run longer than Gado did in 8 games.

We need to face the facts DD is done. Gado at 23 is a damn good back to have in years to come
 
Snapple said:
Quit comparing where Gado and Morency were drafted. That doesn't matter anymore.

Is Joey Harrington better than Tom Brady, because Harrington was the #3 overall pick and Brady was a second day pick? Of course not.

Gado has proven more in the league than Morency has. Go back and watch his game last year against Atlanta, where he absolutely destroyed. If Gado can't run the ball in Houston, it will be entirely because of our o-line talent and our run-bocking scheme. Because he can run.

Yeah, he fumbled the ball, but he was a rookie. Lots of rookie RBs fumble.

I like this trade a LOT.
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DING DING DING :yahoo:
 
Did the Texans practice today ? I wonder how it feels to be with you "teamates" one second, focusing on playing the Colts...and then the next second you're in the middle of cheese head country...
 
I know alot of people are comparing Gado to Morency in order to find out who's the best player for Houston. IMO there should be enough room for both. The GB-games I watched last season, Gado really impressed me, but so did Morency in Houston. Again, IMO, I would have liked to see Lundy on the PS and Gado/Morency on the active roster... But that's just me...
 
The last couple of transactions look like we are trying to fix our KO return problem... Buc and Roc got hurt.. That leaves the backs to do the honors. Is it possible he could fill those shoes? Maybe Morencey can't field Kickoffs.
 
Vinny said:
Both of you are wrong, so there.
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Did you just quote yourself and say you were wrong?

So this is what Casserly feels like. I drafted Morencey in my FF. Thought he would be a steal...............Wrong.
 
jdog said:
Don't they have a good offensive line in Green Bay?
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Not for the last couple years. Last year they lost both starting guards and this year the center. Chad Clifton is good at LT though.
 
I went to a Packer fan base web site to read what their fans think and the majority of the fans are p/o that he was gone. A lot of the fans did not believe it. One fan said he checked our web site and said the confermation was legit. Then the fans started off on Sherman loving Gado and how Gado does not really fit their new current offensive scheme.
 
Is this because of Morency's performance against the Eagles because I don't think Gado or Tomlinson would have helped our running game last week.
 
jdog said:
Is this because of Morency's performance against the Eagles because I don't think Gado or Tomlinson would have helped our running game last week.
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uh...yeah...he would have
 
jdog said:
Is this because of Morency's performance against the Eagles because I don't think Gado or Tomlinson would have helped our running game last week.
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Agreed. Also am I the only one who thinks Morency was our best back this preseason? (not directed at you jdog)
 
I liked Morency and was miffed when Lundy got the starting nod. Gado is an upgrade and will give us a breakaway threat.
 
jdog said:
Is this because of Morency's performance against the Eagles because I don't think Gado or Tomlinson would have helped our running game last week.
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I think it was more of Morency's inability to adjust to the zone running style. I heard about it a few times this pre-season, about how he was dancing around instead of one cut and run.
 
I didn't know what to think when I raed the thread title...and I still don't. Time will tell, but I do like the fact that the team is not afraid to get rid of personnal they don't think will work.

Didn't Moeency have all of the off season and the preseason to prove that he could play for Kubes? Didn't he get bet out by a rook? Maybe we missed the signs?
 
Okay, if he ran well with a not so good line then I feel better about it. I thought he looked good last year. Madden liked him if you like Madden.

It seems like this is a knee jerk reaction to our poor running game last week. I don't think any running back would have helped last week with the blocking and play calling we had against that Eagles defense.
 
Gado steps in as the fastest running back in Texans History LOL! He also steps in as probably the most intelligent Houston Texan in our history. One thing is for sure, we have a guy that will have no problem memorizing the play book!
 
dantem said:
The last couple of transactions look like we are trying to fix our KO return problem... Buc and Roc got hurt.. That leaves the backs to do the honors. Is it possible he could fill those shoes? Maybe Morencey can't field Kickoffs.
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Sorry to quote myself but I wanted to add to this..

Morencey is our first string Kick return Guy and we are down to him and Edell Shepherd.
 
Texans_Chick said:
Interesting.

Just saw that rumor myself.

Wow.

Weird time for a trade though.
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Not a rumor
Samkon Gado - RB - Houston Texans - Sep 13 2006 4:57PM est - Top Rotoworld.com News
News: Texans acquired Samkon Gado for Vernand Morency.
Impact: The Texans have confirmed the deal. Former Packers coach Mike Sherman coaches Houston's offensive line and surely was a factor in Gado's acquisition. It's great news for Gado, who should be picked up if available in all leagues. He should have a better chance to get carries and vie for a bigger role in Houston. A RBBC figures to ensure no matter what though.
 
Super Mario said:
I think it was more of Morency's inability to adjust to the zone running style. I heard about it a few times this pre-season, about how he was dancing around instead of one cut and run.
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Ummm...Did you watch any of the preseason games?
 
Super Mario said:
I think it was more of Morency's inability to adjust to the zone running style. I heard about it a few times this pre-season, about how he was dancing around instead of one cut and run.
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I don't think thats what it was...I don't think they saw him as a full time back...I don't think they thought he was the type of back you could give the ball to 20+ times, and with a rookie, and aging veteran in dayne we needed that middle of the road guy that we feel like we can depend on...I heard he is coming off of an injury...not sure how severe of an injury it was, but obviously the coaches feel like he's fully healed and ready to go...
 
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