Xavier Adibi Agrees To Terms With Texans; I Quietly Sob With Joy

by Tim on Jul 15, 2008 10:15 PM CDT in News

Apologies for the silence around these parts for the last week; you can chalk it up to a complete lack of Texans news, coupled with a busy non-blogging existence for yours truly. Thanks to those of you who suggested that I should maybe start a Texans blog (cough...MDC...cough) and/or add staff to BRB (cough...Shake...cough) over the past few days. Your subtle barbs inspired me to resume my wholly unpaid duties here. You know, after I finished cursing your ungrateful arses and all.

And then as if by divine guidance, I learned that none other than Xavier Adibi signed a four (4) year deal with your Houston Texans. Given the man crush on Houston's X-Factor I've had simmering since draft day, I could not be more pleased that Adibi won't miss a second of training camp. The question I pose to you is this: When the starting lineups are announced in Pittsburgh in a little over a month, is Xavier Adibi's name among them? Starting as a rookie out of the chute is no small order, so I'm not going to be so bold as to call that shot. I will, however, predict that The Man Who Could've Revolutionized Chess is starting by midseason.

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I'm with you...

I don’t think he starts at SLB out of the chute because (1) Kubiak has a mancrush on Zac Diles and (2) Chaun Thompson will get more SLB reps with the signing of Colvin to be the situational DE. But I agree that he is making a big impact by midyear.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Jul 16, 2008 10:01 AM CDT reply actions

Ummm

Cough, I agree, cough

So you're saying that now I have to think of some witty Sig that will be applicable across all the SBN sites? Go Texan Horn Stros!

by Shake on Jul 16, 2008 11:49 AM CDT reply actions

Dude you started a blog?

I think I’ve found a home…

Yeah, I’m glad we were able to lock up Adibi for four years. I’m sure he’ll be a fixture on Special Teams until he gets his NFL wits about him…

Once upon a time, I compared him to Donnie Edwards… I’m hoping that that comparison holds true… well, all except the lack of probowl appearances. Seriously, Donnie has gotten screwed a lot and big time and big time a lot.

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by SOLIS on Jul 16, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions

X-man

We all better hope he doesn’t drop the NFL to try out this new sport.

So you're saying that now I have to think of some witty Sig that will be applicable across all the SBN sites? Go Texan Horn Stros!

by Shake on Jul 16, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions

If he does...

I’m starting a blog. “Bishop to Queen’s solar plexus.”

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Jul 16, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions

The puns would be endless

Float like a butterfly, sting like a Bishop.

Also, I predict a new Nintendo Wii game called “Mike Tyson’s Checkmate”

So you're saying that now I have to think of some witty Sig that will be applicable across all the SBN sites? Go Texan Horn Stros!

by Shake on Jul 16, 2008 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions

My money is on...

Soda Popinski. Those Russians can play some chess, man.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Jul 17, 2008 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions

Thank God

New to the site. Howdy!

But really excited we drafted this guy. Great coverage LB should help in the passing game, a underrated tackler as well. Not much of a pass rush threat but thats why we signed Rosie.

I dont expect Adibi to start right off the gun but i do compare him to Demeco Ryans in that they were both extremely underrated coming outta college and Adibi in time will make a effective impact as Ryans did. Look for Greenwood and Diles to start from the gun but with the barrage of talent we have at all the LB position’s we should constantly have fresh legs on the field.

by The Badger on Jul 19, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions

Glad you made it

Yeah – I’ve been pretty bullish on all our draftpicks, and Adibi is no exception. He’ s got natural leadership ability with an outstanding work ethic. Its only a matter of time before he shows the coaching staff he can be counted on in live fire competition.

I couldn’t agree more about your assesment of the 2008 LB rotation. On paper, we’re fielding a solid LB corps, I can’t wait to see it in action.

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by SOLIS on Jul 20, 2008 7:37 AM CDT up reply actions