BREAKING NEWS: Texans Will Sign RB Chris Henry
by Jake on Oct 6, 2009 3:10 PM CDT
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Apparently the either the Redskins didn't want former Titans running back Chris Henry, or Henry would prefer to play for the Houston Texans. John McClain is reporting that the Texans are on the verge of signing Henry, initially just to the practice squad.
I first thought that this might be a sign of displeasure with Steve Slaton, but it might be more of a threat to veteran Chris Brown, who fumbled on the goal line to seal the defeat against the Jaguars a week and a half ago. Brown ran well during the preseason but has not been an impact thus far in the regular season, and Gary Kubiak might be looking to make a move. Then again, Kubiak might just be preparing for the inevitable Brown season-ending injury as well.
Henry was a second round pick in the draft, but did not fulfil those expectations on the field, although in his defense he was playing behind LenDale White and Chris Johnson. Henry is a powerful back and could be ideal for the one-cut running system needed in the zone blocking scheme.
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is he practice squad eligible?
Be careful....to a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
by Bezekira on Oct 6, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This can not
Be a good sign. Hopefully it helps light a fire under Slaton.
by JimboTexan on Oct 6, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't affect Slaton's status at all
What it is, is a huge slight to Ryan Moats. He can produce if given an opportunity. Perhaps his turf toe is worse than it’s been reported, but this sucks.
by ELGee on Oct 6, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is like a shotgun blast.
It is aimed at Chris Brown, but the spread will hit all the backs.
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by TexansForever on Oct 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well said
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by canadian texan on Oct 6, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shotgun the secondary too
Why not sign some CB’s and Safety’s… not to scare anybody but to replace the crap that we have right now.
by wasteph on Oct 6, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh
I’d be willing to try Henry at CB. I’d also be willing to try a semi-trained chimp.
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 6, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
may help.....
chimps have long arms.
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by chrisd21 on Oct 6, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A chimp
would be a pretty good pass rusher I think. Three times as strong as a regular man. Long arms to get to the QB. Think about it.
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by Artest4Prez on Oct 6, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good points
Do you have a newsletter I can subscribe to?
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 6, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can we contact the houston zoo?
i’m pretty sure they have some chimps there, ready to get signed.
if TJ was still here, we’d probably replace him first.
I don’t think there’s any difference though, especially mentally, between TJ and a chimp haha
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by PinoyPride23. on Oct 6, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like Elvis Dumervil
And he has eight sacks already! Let’s sign a damn chimp already.
by Nashmeister on Oct 7, 2009 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe it's just me
But I’d have channeled my inner Jimmy Johnson the day after the JAX game and cut Mr. Chris Brown. The elevation of Henry to Brown’s spot on the roster seems imminent now… and necessary.
by grungedave on Oct 6, 2009 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't Browns fault
As horrible as that play we the fact remains that the Texans didn’t play well enough to win. The defense was horrible and there was plenty of time on the clock and I am pretty sure that the Texans couldn’t stop them from scoring, not with the way we had played up to that point.
by wasteph on Oct 6, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the point is
Jimmy Johnson would have cut him (as he is quite expendable) just to be a wake-up call to the rest of the roster that he won’t put up with that shit… ever. Fumbles are bad no matter who is to blame.
by grungedave on Oct 6, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SO WAIT..........
CB fumbles once…
SS fumbles four times…
and that is aimed at brown?
HUH?
SMH……….
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by chrisd21 on Oct 6, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We aren't committed to Chris Brown.
Slaton is going to be around next year regardless of what happens.
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by TexansForever on Oct 7, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brown is Headed To The Practice Squad
Not the roster. I suspect that if he shows promise, we’ll see him in TC next year. If he sees the playing field this year I suspect that it means disaster has struck.
by kozanack on Oct 6, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you mean.......
henry.
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by chrisd21 on Oct 6, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean Travis Henry?
Shit, I need to hide the wife.
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 6, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love it, even for a minor move.
..and I don’t think he’ll be on the PSquad for more than a month.
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by HoustonDiehards on Oct 6, 2009 6:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We should've started a Chris Brown season ending injury pool
Though I guess it’s not too late.
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 6, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny you mention a pool
We have one at my office on chris brown actually. I got 20 dr peppers on week 5 quarter 3 and also week 8 quarter 3. It’s based on whichever quarter and game he plays his last snap before going on IR. There is 1340 in the pot
by AllenOU on Oct 6, 2009 7:01 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
That's alot of Dr. Pepper...
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by beefy on Oct 8, 2009 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Henry, workout wonder, 5'-11", 230 lbs, career backup, recently cut be an 0-4 team...
This is not something that I will dwell on much. But, good for Chris Henry if it happens that NFL teams are interested in him. You can make a good living as a backup NFL player.
Here’s hoping that the Texans maybe expend a draft pick next year on a quality, young RB, who comes with some credentials.
Depending on how Pollard does from here on out, Safety is near if not AT the top of my wish list right now.
I haven’t given up on this team by a far stretch, but I see their weaknesses after four games. Defense. I am content with the status quo at LB for now. Maybe Amobi awakened this past weekend and the interior D-Line is not primary need #1 now. Safety and Cornerback are 1 and 2 on my list at this point. Then RB.
I realize I’m getting off-topic, but thinking about,…talking about;…getting excited about a backup RB after the fourth game of the season, and a pitiful RB at that, does not excite me. I fail to see how it will ever translate into a win this season. If Chris Henry becomes a cog on this team, then something has gone way wrong. Heck, he’s almost over the hill already for a RB. I know, I’m stretching it a bit there. The guy has never shown anything is what I’m saying, so my hopes are not hopes at all. Chris Henry is throwing in the towel on the season, to me, if that is what happens.
This team can’t be that desperate, yet.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
by Rip Jersey on Oct 6, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But, I hope I'm wrong...
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
by Rip Jersey on Oct 6, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gine Gine Gine. God this team cannot even sign a player to their PRACTICE squad without people moaning and groaning. Nobody is asking you to get excited, they simply took a flyer on the guy.
by nolander on Oct 6, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is your point?
Are you disagreeing? You think he is NOT someone else’s trash? I saw a post about a player and saw no other new news, so I replied. Is that I crime here now?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
by Rip Jersey on Oct 6, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like a wall of bitching most of witch isn’t even about Henry.
by nolander on Oct 6, 2009 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty sure 90% was about a backup RB, which Henry is
I suppose you think he is the new starter? Maybe I should have you screen my posts in the future before I press “post” so you can approve or disapprove. Are you the new blog-monitor or just a dick, or both? I think I may just have to ignore you in the future
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
by Rip Jersey on Oct 7, 2009 6:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bitchin about bitchin.
Fucking Classic.
by Jordann on Oct 7, 2009 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Over the hill?
He was drafted in 2007, as of now he is just kind of chilling in a plateau, hopefully he’ll get to the top of the hill, but at the same time, hopefully he won’t have to play. I’m only worried about the implications of the signing once we see what his role will be. Until that point, I’ll reserve judgment and say that it can’t hurt to have another guy around.
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by SlatonShuffle on Oct 6, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as he never is on the active roster
He is the Jamarcus Russell of running backs. All the tools, none of the ability.
by was385 on Oct 6, 2009 10:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If we're that much in need of RBs
why don’t we call the Chiefs & trade for Jackie Battle? I’d bet he’d like to come back home to Houston
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by The Night Owl on Oct 7, 2009 12:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Henry sucks...
just sayin’. If your intention was to use him for the our playbook, sorry, he doesn’t know it. He sucks. Jeff Fisher was too stubborn to let a second round draft pick go the year he was drafted, and that is the only way he remained on the team.
by smashville on Oct 7, 2009 6:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
He was a 2nd round mistake who was given more than enough time. Wasn’t he involved in PED’s at the onset of his rookie season? That would make his Combine workout even more suspect, IMO. There have to be better bodies out there that the Texans can find to fill a spot on their practice squad. I think that is all they are looking for. I believe they lost Anthony Alridge a short time ago off of their practice squad to the Redskins and they are looking to fill his spot.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
by Rip Jersey on Oct 7, 2009 7:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
midway through his rookie year he got a 4 game suspension for PEDs
and this was the only time anyone heard his name afterwards.
Henry has amazing physical skills, but he runs like a blind man and gets LIT UP/trips over his own linemen constantly because of it.
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by August West on Oct 8, 2009 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If your intention was to use him for the our playbook, sorry, he doesn’t know it.
That’s hilarious.
VY wouldn’t be any help in that area, either.
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 7, 2009 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not that VY doesn't know the playbook.
He just can’t read the playbook.
by Jordann on Oct 7, 2009 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So does Finnegan
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by CFHTim on Oct 7, 2009 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta be true...
Because look what Fisher’s done for years with complete turds drafted by Bud. If he couldn’t find ANYTHING Henry could do for them, other than get completely obliterated by a Colts’ backup LB last year, then we shouldn’t waste the effort on expecting ANYTHING of him.
I love Jeff Fisher… There, I said it.
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by beefy on Oct 8, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, i for one like the sliver of hope that
a former TN Tuxedo being on the squad represents…I would love for his talents to have simply been misplaced and for him to prove to be a fit in our zone-scheme…and for him to someday do well enough to piss off all the silly Tuxedo fans for one that got away…I know its far-fetched, but a guy can dream right…its not like our Practice squad is brimming with future HOFers. Occationally, a change of scenery is all a player needs to wake up and smell the coffee… a sliver of hope for $0 cost is a good value in my book
by Smittybaby on Oct 7, 2009 7:17 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't say Henry is all that bad
This is his just his third year in the league and so far he’s played behind some pretty decent RBs which would explain why he hasn’t gotten alot of playing time. The little playing time he has gotten he’s been respectable, running for 122 yards at 3.8 yards per carry, 2 TDs, and 8 RECs for 53 yards in just 8 games as a reserve. He might not be a pro-bowler, but he’s way too young with way too little NFL experience to be writing the book on him and calling him a garbage player.
Him being released by the Titans has more to do with them drafting Javon Ringer, who was one of the top running backs in college last year, and not wanting to carry a 4th RB earning 2nd round money.. Johnson is a speed rusher, White is a bruiser, Ringer gives them what they need as an all-purpose back who can fill in for either should the need arise.
I agree that this isn’t an earth shattering event, but realistically he probably is an upgrade over at least one of our two current backups and at the very least he’s a very good quality safety valve in case of injury.
by Bryan72076 on Oct 7, 2009 7:30 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Not that you put it that way...
…he’s at least better than Reggie Bust.
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 7, 2009 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you have it backwards
The Titans drafting Javon Ringer had more to do with him being a complete and total bust. The books on him throughout college and his pathetic pro career has been that he has no vision, no running instincts, etc.
by was385 on Oct 7, 2009 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see that personally
Henry hasn’t made many highlight reel runs primarilly because that’s just not the type of running back he is. Chris Johnson will get stopped for no gain or lose yardage for 5-6 plays then break a long one, that’s good for box scores and highlight film but not really all that conducive to offensive efficiency. It works for the Titans because they have a pretty poor offense to the point that they need those big plays in order to put points on the board.
Henry is more the type of back that will get around his average yard per carry just about every time he touches the ball, there’s nothing flashy or fancy about his style, he just plows through the hole. Now with that running style, if he truly didn’t have any vision or running instincts he wouldn’t have been averaging 3.8 yards per carry in his limited attempts because he wouldn’t have been able to see the holes in the line to begin with.
by Bryan72076 on Oct 7, 2009 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I might be the only one, but I kinda miss Ron Dayne. Guy just plowed people.
by nolander on Oct 7, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite nickname I came up with
Ron “Three Yards and a Cloud of Pies” Dayne.
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 7, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened to...
Ron “Come on boy, chase the twinkie. That’s right. Chase the twinkie.” Dayne.
by Jordann on Oct 7, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
people can say what they will...
but Ron Dayne essentially is the ONLY reason we have ONE (1) win against the colts all time. 150+ yards, 2 TD’s, nearly 5 yards a carry and a cloud of twinky induced dust. Thank you mr. Dayne.
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by BattleRedHusker on Oct 8, 2009 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to agree
I don’t think he has great vision but do you have to in a 1 cut and go north south kind of O. He can be almost brain dead, as long as he runs hard that is all I care about.
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by Texans-Brocos on Oct 7, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3.8 ypc is pathetic
Also, one of those carries was for 24 yards, take that away and he averaged under 3.2. I understand that people are going to be all over him because he’s big and fast, but there is a reason why he wasn’t good in college and wasn’t deemed good enough to even be active this past season in the pros. He’s just not good. He’s a guy who workout wonder who doesn’t have the skill to be an NFL back. Don’t you think if you were right, that the Titans might have given him more of a shot as a former second round pick? It took them less than a season to realize what a dumb pick he was.
by was385 on Oct 7, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's called housecleaning....first Chris Henry
next, Vince Young!
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
by Rip Jersey on Oct 7, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i honestly think this would be a much needed move for us . while i am a slayton fan there is denying the fact he has been fumbiling alot . and henry is a good tough back with alot of miles left in him.
by Mike 76 on Oct 7, 2009 7:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
under the heading of "I'm guilty of schadenfreud"
the followig link is a comedy statement using team logos and their respective teams play to date.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=snibbe1/091006&sportCat=nfl
The tits logo is a scream.
Enjoy!!
by OGN on Oct 7, 2009 11:55 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
unrelated....
before the Titanic ever set sail, In 1898 author Morgan Robertson published a novel telling the story of the demise of a supposedly unsinkable ocean liner named the SS Titan. lol.
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by chrisd21 on Oct 7, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or....
SS TIT if you ask me!
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by chrisd21 on Oct 7, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look, showoffs...
…some of us will take any tits we can get.
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 7, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The cowgurl one is pretty funny.
I like the Ram and Tit logos the best
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by CFHTim on Oct 7, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Smithiak will perpetually sign running backs
so we can cut whomever fumbles every week. And send a message to the team that fumbles are not acceptable.
That, and Kubiak thinks RB’s are like trains. Wait 10 mins and another one will come along.
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 7, 2009 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well he had good luck with it in Denver, although I don’t know if our line is really up to that level.
by nolander on Oct 7, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The tears are flowing and my stomach hurts
and I gotta forward that link to a bunch of my friends. Tits, Panthers, Chiefs, Broncos…..all good….I’m dyin’. Totally classic.
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by CheeseNacho on Oct 7, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty easily entertained, eh?
Whatever you do, NEVER rent Eddie Murphy Delirious, ok??
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by beefy on Oct 8, 2009 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol not fair!
im not easily entertained and i laughed my balls off at that one.
Looking forward to not having an 8-8 year!
by BattleRedHusker on Oct 8, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CONTRADICTION ALERT!!!
Code Red.
There was nothing on that page to audibly laugh at, much less to cause self-castration.
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by beefy on Oct 8, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and if ANYBODY knows about self-castration....
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 8, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's.......
john bobbitt.
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by chrisd21 on Oct 8, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice...
I do so love the brush you paint me with.
literally.
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by beefy on Oct 8, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never had anybody
Refer to my man junk as a paint brush.
Im duly honored.
by Jordann on Oct 8, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone smell
turpentine?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
by Rip Jersey on Oct 8, 2009 3:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Get a room
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 8, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
chrisd21 you made my day with that pic but yeah our defense and our secondary… well yall already know, I’d love to see us beat the ’cards tho..
by Htexfan on Oct 8, 2009 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Henry deserves a try
Ok first off Chris Henry is not old he’s 24. He’s not a bad player he was in the wrong system. He had the wrong Coaching staff. This was the same coaching staff that let go of Eddie George for Chris Brown and Steve mc Nair for Vince Young. Chris Henry was not a Jeff Fisher Pick which is why he was put in the dog house. As for the suspension people get the facts. He was suspended for a diaretic which the Titans Trainers gave him. He didn’t play last year due to Chris Johnson who was made to be a RB God. Javon Ringer was not chosen due to Chris Henry being a flop he was picked because of his “Speed” and return abilities. As for that one play that got Youtubed thats 1 stinking play where his coverage guys failed to do their part of blocking. Give the guy a break he may be good for the team.
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