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Special K

WR Kevin Walter is arguably the best unheralded wide receiver in the league.  He runs exact routes and has excellent hands.  Through the first thirteen games of the season, Walter has 851 yards and is among the league leaders in touchdowns (8).  Of the 31 players with at least 55 receptions, only Roddy White (ATL), Greg Jennings (GB), Steve Smith (CAR), and Calvin Johnson (DET) are averaging more yards per catch.  

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Houston's K-Dub is hauling in yardage at 15.5 yards a catch and at 65.5 yards a game, he is on pace for the first thousand yard season of his career.  If he's able to gain 149 yards through the next three games, he will join WR Andre Johnson to give the Texans the first pair of 1,000 yard receivers in franchise history. 

Sunday at Lambeau Field, Kevin Walter had one of the best days of his career, hauling in six passes for 146 yards and a touchdown.   As consistently good as Kevin Walter is, Sunday was his first hundred yard game of the season.  What's even more mind boggling, it was only the second 100+ yard receiving game of his career.   His first game surpassing the century mark was an eleven (11) reception, 160 yard game at Jacksonville last year.

But it's not just his ability to catch the ball that makes him special.  Kevin Walter is also an outstanding blocker in the run game.  In today's era of prima donna wide receivers, Walter's selflessness has been key in the Texans offensive success.

When asked about Kevin Walter's outstanding 2008 season, Kubiak said:

"He’s (WR Kevin Walter) a special player. He plays hard in the running game. He seems to make big plays for our team all the time, very unselfish player. For us to get him for a seventh round draft choice a couple of years ago has been just a tremendous steal. I’m really looking forward to his future. I don’t think he’s scratched the surface. I think he’s going to be a fine, fine player for a long time. He takes care of himself. The game is very important to him. People can count on him."

As defenses continue to roll coverage to WR Andre Johnson's side of the field, one thing is certain - Kevin Walter will find holes in the defense and help move the Texans down the field.  Throw in his ability to seal off defenders down field in the run game, and you have one of the most complete complementary receivers in the league.  I fully expect to remain a threat as long as he's sporting the Battle Red, Liberty White and Deep Steel Blue.  Special K indeed.

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speaking of dre and k-dub

one of the things i love most about the texans is that we have no prima donnas in this organization. our star players just care about the game, not about publicity.

by cubic on Dec 10, 2008 1:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What's this?

A white guy playing wide receiver? Next thing you know, we’ll have a black president.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 10, 2008 2:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Denver's Peyton Hillis -

Now there’s an anomaly…

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by SOLIS on Dec 10, 2008 3:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

White guy

Who plays FB and RB. Blocks, catches, even runs the ball pretty darn well. I wanted us to take a look at him, as I felt like Cook would be let go and Leach is fairly one-dimensional.

by Leein3D on Dec 10, 2008 5:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Leach

By “fairly one-dimensional” you mean “really badass”… right?

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by SOLIS on Dec 10, 2008 5:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

"The Coke Machine"

Is about the coolest nickname in the history of the world. If for no other reason that that, Vonta deserves our admiration.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 11, 2008 11:45 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I totally agree

I think “the Coke Machine” is better than “the Hammer.” Anyone can be a fucking hammer. But who besides Vonta can be a Coke machine?

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 11, 2008 11:58 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Michael Irvin?

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Dec 11, 2008 12:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Rimshot!

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 11, 2008 12:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You mean, rimshot!

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 11, 2008 12:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I Stand Corrected

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 11, 2008 12:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, him

…and Matt Jones, I suppose.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 11, 2008 1:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah...

I thought about going with Jones, but I still kinda like him from his Arkansas days. His dealings are not as well known as the Playmaker’s.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Dec 11, 2008 1:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

A fallen anomaly unfortunately for us--

I’ll tell you—-it was really fun to see a RB, instead of juking, wrap both hands around the ball, put his shoulder down, and run over and through people. What a horrible freak injury.

I think next year Shanny will develope an H-Back scheme around Hillis—like Dwight Clark.

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Dec 10, 2008 5:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That is if we can get some of our six RBs on injured reserve back--what a year.

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Dec 10, 2008 5:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Almost As Surprising As The Injuries

Tatum Bell is Hillis’ replacement. It’s not surprising that Bell is the guy, given that he knows the system, and the lack of alternatives. What is surprising is that he was working in a cell phone store before the Bronco’s signed him. I would have thought he’d gone into bell-hopping.

by kozanack on Dec 10, 2008 10:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Rimshot!

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 10, 2008 10:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

www.instantrimshot.com

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 11, 2008 7:52 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's effing cool

As many jokers as we have around here… it will come in handy.

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by SOLIS on Dec 11, 2008 7:59 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's awesome!

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 11, 2008 1:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

My hope...

is that the Broncos decide Hillis is one of the ones they AREN’T going to keep. Longshot, I know, but Christ he’d be perfect as a compliment to Stevie Wonder.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Dec 11, 2008 9:22 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Walter Stat

From the Texans website:
“Walter has 10 more receiving yards than Patriots receiver Randy Moss, three more than Dallas’ Terrell Owens.”

That bit of information speaks for itself.

by kozanack on Dec 12, 2008 12:03 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Word

I think that can be directly attributed to:
a) Having all universe wide receiver Andre Johnson lining up on the other side
b) Having a quarterback who throws to multiple receivers
c) Having hands of glue and an awareness to run to the open spot

And he cost us was a seventh rounder – unbelievable.

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by SOLIS on Dec 12, 2008 9:20 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

and d)

his feet never stop moving, even after the D thinks the whistle blew.

I am most impressed by the white-dudes YAC than anything. His freakin hands are magical.

Please draft some defensive stars for the next DC.

by texanphil on Dec 12, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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