What draft pick are you most pleased with?

[Hooston Texan]

I don't expect Slaton to perenially challenge the 1000 yard mark in his career. I suspect that he will rarely, if ever, get 20+ carries in a game (with a per-game average of about 11-14 carries). He might go over 1000 in a season where he can reel off a few homerun TDs, but I don't think we drafted him to get 240+ carries per season.

I think the idea is to get production from the entire stable of not-quite superstar TBs while letting other teams hemorrhage the money needed to pay the individual superstars like LDT or Larry Johnson. A great TB's career is too short and injuries too frequent to justify tying up that kind of cap space in them--even if the occasional LDT proves to be worth every penny of his deal.

So I'm hoping that Slaton--like all of our backs--is expected to play an ensemble role in the offense. If he can have seasons where he puts up 800-900 yards on 180 carries over a full season, then he'll be an unqualified success in my book. And, if he shows he can be a 275-1400 yard guy, then, as mentioned above, we sell him to another team for a king's ransom of picks and talent.

 

[threetoedpete]

He's a smart guy, but I'm still worried about the blocking. he's the third down change of pace guy. If he doesn't put the ball on the ground or get MS killed missing his blitz asignments...he'll earn more touches. I think some of you guys are drowning in the numbers and not smelling the NFL reality here. But what ever, if your happy, I'm happy.

 

[281]

slaton brings some excitement to the RB position for the first time in... well, ever. he's not going to be an every down back, but we finally have some speed in the backfield. it took 6 years, but it's here.

 

[bah007]

If Slaton gets at least over 1200 yards for a few season, along with a couple hundred in recieving yards, I'll be happy.

Those are the kind of expectations that have led to Reggie Bush's numbers being so disappointing.

I'll be completely happy if Slaton can give us 1000 yards of total offense (rushing & receiving).

The biggest setback for him will be pass blocking. That is what is going to keep him off the field for a while.

 

[BigBull17]

Those are the kind of expectations that have led to Reggie Bush's numbers being so disappointing.

I'll be completely happy if Slaton can give us 1000 yards of total offense (rushing & receiving).

The biggest setback for him will be pass blocking. That is what is going to keep him off the field for a while.

Dont be suprised to see him on the field with other RB's in long yardage situations. He will be a tweener for us.

 

[infantrycak]

I'll be completely happy if Slaton can give us 1000 yards of total offense (rushing & receiving).

I love how 1000 yards rushing for DD was nothing according to the MB and now we are setting expectations at 1000 yds total offense.

 

[bah007]

I love how 1000 yards rushing for DD was nothing according to the MB and now we are setting expectations at 1000 yds total offense.

Well I wasn't around here then, but my analysis would be that DD was THE RB when he was here & I expect Slaton to be part of a RB by commitee.

Like I said, I would be completely happy with 1000 yards from Slaton. I didn't say that was my expectation or even that less than that would make me unhappy.

 

[Pantherstang84]

I will have to say the pick I'm most pleased with is Brown.

From the film I've seen on him and the clips that are on the Texan's web site, this kid is mean as a rattlesnake and has the feet and speed to go with it. I can't wait to see what Chuck Norris er Alex Gibbs does with this guy.

 

[Brando]

another thread to look back on.

 

[Insideop]

another thread to look back on.

Yep. I'd have to say Slaton would win this hands down now that the season has played out. It's funny to look back and read what some people said. I know I was one of the doubters when they drafted him. Thought he was too small and would never be able to take the pounding. Don't mind being proved wrong on that at all. He had a great season and I only hope they will get another RB to compliment him, and replace Green, in the Draft.

 

[badboy]

Yep. I'd have to say Slaton would win this hands down now that the season has played out. It's funny to look back and read what some people said. I know I was one of the doubters when they drafted him. Thought he was too small and would never be able to take the pounding. Don't mind being proved wrong on that at all. He had a great season and I only hope they will get another RB to compliment him, and replace Green, in the Draft.

True. However, Slaton was a 3rd round selection and pre-draft many people had him going in first. That was a no no for me. Getting him in 3rd as our 2nd pick was unbelievable. I am going with 4th rounder Adibi who ended as our starter beating out veteran FA.I want to see him healthy game one and laying the wood. With Bush, i am expecting a few Qb sacks from this position in 09.