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Chris Taylor Out For Season?

Buried in the Chronicle's notes section, I came across the disturbing news that BRB favorite Chris Taylor is going under the knife today and could be lost for the season.  While I may be one of the few people outside Taylor's immediate family visibly shaken about this news, make no mistake--this has an impact on the team.  Ahman Green and Ron Dayne have the first two RB slots nailed down, but the competition for the third spot was expected to be fierce.  With Taylor out, Wali Lundy would appear to be the favorite to make the team.  Assuming, of course, that his back heals up enough to allow him to take the field in order to stave off any other challengers (see, e.g., Griffin, Q; Pass, P.).

Some other nuggets:

-Texans signed Kevin Barry.  I know absolutely nothing about him, except that he is an exceptionally large man.  Well, that and the fact that he plays tackle, which we've seen is something of which a team can never have enough.

-Jameel Cook may be back sooner rather than later.  Personally, I've got my fingers crossed that Jon Abbate makes the backup FB spot his own in Cook's absence.  I still haven't forgiven Cook for his play last season.

-Ephraim Salaam hates all the negative talk about the OL about as much as I do.  Unlike me, he's going to do something about it apart from drinking heavily everytime someone brings it up.

Friday night's summit was a ton of fun, even if it almost killed MDC.  We'll certainly be doing it again, likely before a Texans game at Reliant. If anyone knows a paramedic that could attend for MDC's sake, that'd be great.

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Cook's fumble against the really tall paople last year cost us a win.  We could have been 7-9 instead of 6-10.  One game is not worth giving up on a player.  Of course, you have your reasons for not fogiving him, but let's hope he improves for the sake of Matt Schaub and the O.
"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Jul 29, 2007 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Why I don't watch the news
I was having a pretty good weekend...did some things with the family.....hung out with some old friends I hadn't seen.....supported the economy of Shiner, TX.

And then the Sunday afternoon news broadcast came on, and my spirit took a direct kick to the coin purse.  Here's the order they were announced on channel 11, and the 2.5 minutes that brought down my weekend:

  1. Jason Jennings gave up an 11-run 1st inning.
  2. Chris Taylor destroyed his MCL.
  3. Sergio Kindle managed to get himself arrested.
FYI, they showed Chris Taylor gimping on that let in the practice bubble.  The guy is in definite pain, and it was ugly to watch.
We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Jul 30, 2007 7:58 AM CDT reply actions  

'let' = 'leg'
for those of you that don't know shorthand
We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Jul 30, 2007 8:01 AM CDT up reply actions  

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When the Oilers magically disappeared for a couple of seasons, I was watching a lot of Bronco football.  I am absolutely convinced that anyone faster than I can put up a 1000 yard season in Kubiak's scheme, something I think I have ranted on before.  BUT, I think Taylor had the highest ceiling of the current group.  So, yeah, it sucks.

Yep, Shake, tough weekend to be a Horn/Oiler/Astro fan.

by bigfatdrunk on Jul 30, 2007 8:20 AM CDT reply actions  

WTF?
Taylor is out 3-6 months with a torn meniscus???  3-6 months???  Sorry, but those numbers don't add up.  Going out on a short limb here, but I don't think we're being told the whole story unless he ripped a huge flap off.

by bigfatdrunk on Jul 30, 2007 9:25 AM CDT reply actions  

Yeah...
the doctor said sinus infection, but all I could keep thinking was "Tim slipped me a roofie."

by MDC on Jul 30, 2007 10:16 AM CDT reply actions  

Yeah
you better hope that's all he slipped you...
We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Jul 30, 2007 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

I'm pretty sure it is...
otherwise, it wouldn't have been my head aching when I woke up Saturday.

by MDC on Jul 30, 2007 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions  

Easy There...
I'm not the one from Arkansas.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Jul 30, 2007 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions  

That's what worries me...
if you were from Arkansas, you'd have only been interested if we were also related.

by MDC on Jul 30, 2007 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Chris Taylor
This is a huge loss for the team, but a relatively healthy Green and Dayne combo will make for a good running game.  And maybe Griffin will find a place on his hometown team with a familiar system.
19-10

by chillcharley on Jul 30, 2007 1:53 PM CDT reply actions  

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