Ryan Moats Will Start Against The Colts

by Tim on Nov 7, 2009 10:05 PM CST in News

Per John McClain, Ryan Moats is getting the start in Indianapolis tomorrow. Steve Slaton's repeated inability to hang onto the ball has cost him the starting gig, though he's still expected to see action against the Colts.

This isn't really a surprise to most Texans fans, especially after how Moats performed in Buffalo and Kubes' well documented history of dealing harshly with fumblers. For fantasy football players who don't live and die with the Texans, however, this might come as a shock. The only words of solace I can offer Slaton owners (one of whom I was until Thursday afternoon) is that I fully expect this to be a temporary move, and I'd be more surprised than not if Slaton wasn't starting again after the bye. Share your thoughts on the new depth chart at RB in the Comments below.

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Ditto

Slaton needs to get his head together and some schooling on holding onto the ball. There are things he can do, that he isn’t doing now that will cure his ills!

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 Nov 7, 2009 10:27 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Adam Schefter

I believe had this LONG before McClain did.

I’m so not a McClain hater, but it makes me sad that he’s constantly scooped on local stories by national guys.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2009 10:55 PM CST reply actions

Ha

If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik

by Bestjagfan on Nov 7, 2009 11:41 PM CST reply actions

Compitition breeds production

by big daddy texan#1 on Nov 8, 2009 12:01 AM CST reply actions

I am all for Slaton riding the bench this eek and then starting after the bye.

I think he needs a few weeks to clear his head and get his act together. It is OBVIOUSLY mental at this point as the last fumble showed.

"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."

The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related

by TexansForever on Nov 8, 2009 7:31 AM CST reply actions

Also....Sophomore slump....pretty standard fare, so I still think this is a non-issue career wise.

"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."

The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related

by TexansForever on Nov 8, 2009 7:32 AM CST up reply actions

slaton must play

If the Texans plan on winning, Slaton has to get in the game and get the ball on the outside on screens and short routes. Theres nothing I hate more than a player who coughs the ball up, but when he is on the field defenses have to respect it. He is one of the most explosive backs in the league in the open field.

by Texan Dan on Nov 8, 2009 8:06 AM CST reply actions

Turn overs that give the ball to Peyton Manning are bad.

"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."

The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related

by TexansForever on Nov 8, 2009 8:08 AM CST up reply actions

I agree

A lot of split duty would be a good thing.

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 8, 2009 9:01 AM CST up reply actions

Slaton better not TOUCH the ball though until we cross midfield...

Let’s at least not turn it over on our side of the field.

"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."

The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related

by TexansForever on Nov 8, 2009 9:11 AM CST up reply actions

or in the red zone

I see him getting 3rd down screens when we’re between the 40’s

Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.

by texanphil on Nov 8, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions

I'm just glad that

While i’m an “idiot” for thinking Moats should start vs the Colts, at least i’m not alone.

by Bryan72076 on Nov 8, 2009 8:27 AM CST reply actions

Really

Someone called you an idiot for thinking that? That’s surprising. Starting Moats this week was the obvious play, and that’s not hindsight. You can’t turn the ball over against Indy and get away with it like we did against the Bills. This will be good for Stevie Wonder in the long run.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 8, 2009 10:19 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Well sort of

I argued that Moats should start vs the colts based on both his and Slaton’s play last week and got responses anywhere from discounting Moats’ numbers because they came against the Bills even though Slaton got benched from that same game for his quality of play and that the Texans have to start Slaton because he’s the better player to “that’s stupid. from a sample size of 3 to 23 really?” to “you’re not very bright are you?”

by Bryan72076 on Nov 8, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions

You really aren’t very smart are you? You completely missed the point of that discussion and I’m not going to waste my time explaining to you how pointless comparing one carry versus 23 is. And I DO believe Moats should start.

by nolander on Nov 8, 2009 11:41 AM CST up reply actions

Well that's great

Problem is you didn’t really ellaborate then either. You pretty much said the same this you did just now, minus the part about believing Moats should start, and I believe it was also you who after I ellaborated my point responded with “i’m not even going to bother reading his post” or something along those lines… I have no problem with people disagreeing with me, but replacing valid arguments with insults is kind of silly.

As I said then, comparing the two’s production in that game is relevant because both were available during that game and Slaton had every opportunity to have all of those touches that Moats had. His play on the field resulted in his being benched in Moats’ favor so his lack of touches also goes to show how much better Moats played than he did because it was his own play that caused him to no recieve those touches.

by Bryan72076 on Nov 8, 2009 12:25 PM CST up reply actions

slaton

I hope this wakes him up. He was my fantasy stud going in to my fantasy league season and now moates is starting. The only consolation is that i picked up moates on the waiver wire. I believe the Texans have a great core and hopefully it will all come together.

by edster0 on Nov 8, 2009 9:53 AM CST reply actions

Welcome, Edster

Will be very, very interesting to see how Slaton reacts to this move. I’m optimistic.

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

by Tim on Nov 8, 2009 9:55 AM CST up reply actions

Why do I get the feeling that if I start Moats the carries are going to be split between he and Slaton which is going to screw my fantasy team?

Actually nevermind, I never start players against the Colts and it seems to be working.

Go Colts!

I did this a few times at that dump of a site I used to write for so I figured, hell, why not try it out over at Stampede Blue you know? At least this time someone will actually be reading it.

-Me

by KingRichard on Nov 8, 2009 10:03 AM CST reply actions

Ha

That was part of the reason I traded Slaton; I was convinced that if I kept him, Moats would end up thriving. I eventually rationalized that setting Slaton free was the only way to ensure his success.

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

by Tim on Nov 8, 2009 10:05 AM CST up reply actions

Well the only reason I picked up Moats was to be a dick and steal him as this other guy’s handcuff since he had Slaton. I traded offering him a trade, Moats for Brady. For some reason he declined it. He also wasn’t very nice about it either in his reply. :(

I did this a few times at that dump of a site I used to write for so I figured, hell, why not try it out over at Stampede Blue you know? At least this time someone will actually be reading it.

-Me

by KingRichard on Nov 8, 2009 10:08 AM CST up reply actions

errr I offered him a trade that is

I did this a few times at that dump of a site I used to write for so I figured, hell, why not try it out over at Stampede Blue you know? At least this time someone will actually be reading it.

-Me

by KingRichard on Nov 8, 2009 10:08 AM CST up reply actions