Running Backs

by D-JAX! on Dec 16, 2009 7:11 PM CST

Don't you miss Domanick Williams?

I love the Eagles more than the Texans, but I'm still a Texan fan (thanks to my mother, who was born there, and loves all things Texas, including the Oilers/Titans). And I'm just curious as to why the Texans haven't drafted a 1st round running back? Domanick Williams (formerly Davis) was a great RB...but then his knee went and exploded. I really feel bad for that guy.

Steve Slaton has fumbling issues. Ryan Moats is a career backup. Arian Foster is a no name.

I will admit, I want Chris Brown to win the starting job. I loved that guy when he was with Tennessee. No clue why Tennessee wanted a different running back.

Can anyone answer my question?

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Mmmm-kay

Neither Gibbs nor Kubiak believe in drafting RBs high, thinking the scheme makes it effective. Slaton rushed for a ton of yards last year, and the way the scheme worked n Denver, seems to prove this correct. The problem this year is with the o-line more than with the RBs.

I hope Rivers responds about Chris Brown. The short version is: he’s an upright, injury prone runner who can’t pass worth crap. Oh, and he sucks.

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 16, 2009 7:24 PM CST reply actions

Alright

Yeah, I get that Chris Brown runs upright. He’s like 6’4 or something, and like 30 lbs less than Brandon Jacobs. Obviously Reggie Bush would’ve been a mistake for a 1st rounder, but what about Adrian Peterson or someone? Anyways, Brown doesn’t suck. He had a 1000+ yard season averaging 4.9 YAC. He may have slipped but it seemed like he got better in 07-08. I’d like to see the Texans trade for a Pierre Thomas or Justin Forsett, and split carries between them.

But yeah, I can see your point about the O-line. I get it, it’s not good AT ALL.

Wishlist:
[Desean Jackson] -for- [1,000 Receiving Yards] -currently- [947]
[Asante Samuel] -for- [9 Interceptions] -currently- [7]
[Trent Cole] -for- [12.5 Sacks] -currently- [9.5]
[Michael Vick] -for- [4 Rushing Touchdowns] -currently- [2]

by D-JAX! on Dec 16, 2009 7:43 PM CST up reply actions

OK

In the 441 rushes since that year, five years ago in 2004 (which is a lifetime for many RBs), he has averaged 3.9 YPC. This includes 2007. He missed all of 2008 with injuries and has never played a full season.

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by bigfatdrunk on Dec 16, 2009 7:54 PM CST up reply actions

I really have to question the sanity of anyone who can watch Chris Brown run and form the opinion that he is a talented runner. He’s basically a really small guard, which is all hes being used as recently.

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by DaGoaT on Dec 17, 2009 8:43 AM CST up reply actions

He's not good at that either.

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Dec 17, 2009 5:40 PM CST up reply actions

Have you watched a Texans game this year?

No, really, I’m asking a serious question. Because there is no way you would say (a) Chris Brown is anything other than piss poor or (b) that the line is “not good AT ALL.” The line has had some issues, but you seem to suggest it’s the same groups of shitheads who were (not) blocking for David Carr.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Dec 17, 2009 9:06 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Adrian Peterson didn't drop to us.

But I do question whether they would have taken him if he were on the board…

by Nashmeister on Dec 17, 2009 10:08 AM CST up reply actions

Adrian Peterson

has never run in the zone-blocking scheme…that would eliminate him from consideration.

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 Dec 17, 2009 10:45 AM CST up reply actions

What would eliminate him from the conversation

is his being drafted in the 1st round.

The draft should have some power backs available in the later rounds.

by TexansDC on Dec 19, 2009 3:42 PM CST up reply actions

Don't really know what else to add

Chris Brown is like an STD. He doesn’t look good at all, he doesn’t feel right for the scheme, he’s a blight on our performance. Our staffs blind devotion to not getting this thing checked out is holding us back.

Also he’s been known to ooze out when hit.

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Dec 17, 2009 5:45 PM CST up reply actions

Some Great Research From The Mile High Report

Basically, you get what you pay for:
http://www.milehighreport.com/2009/2/24/757475/running-backs-the-nfl-draf

by kozanack on Dec 16, 2009 8:10 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Wow

Excellent referral, Koz.

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by bigfatdrunk on Dec 16, 2009 8:18 PM CST up reply actions

I thought so too. Very interesting write up and analysis. It has me thinking

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by Bobobigbro on Dec 17, 2009 11:18 AM CST up reply actions

Lets see...

Last year they could have had their pick of 1st round runningbacks, but we really needed to beef up our line and I can’t really say it was a mistake, all RBs pretty much run the same if they don’t have any blockers in front of them. When we drafted Okoye we had literally Mario Williams and nothing else on the defensive line, and it was clearly a more pressing need so I can’t really argue against that pick either. And then there was Williams with the #1 overall pick, for one he turned out to be probably the best player in the top of that draft, for two what RB were we going to take #1, Bush? That would have been a disaster.

To answer your question, we haven’t gone for a back in the first round because of a combination of filling more pressing needs and there not being a RB at our slot worth the pick.

by Bryan72076 on Dec 17, 2009 11:52 AM CST reply actions 3 recs

Well said.

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by Shake on Dec 17, 2009 11:53 AM CST up reply actions

Indeed.

In fact, I think they need to draft another o-lineman and another D-lineman before we take a running back. If we get the line patched up, Slaton should be able to return to form. It’s all about there being holes to hit or not.

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by TexansForever on Dec 17, 2009 12:32 PM CST up reply actions

"It’s all about there being holes to hit or not."

Kevin Bentley approves this message.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Dec 17, 2009 1:09 PM CST up reply actions

Arian Foster also approves this message.

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by Bobobigbro on Dec 17, 2009 1:33 PM CST up reply actions

Foster is no LVJ

If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?

by Shake on Dec 17, 2009 2:09 PM CST up reply actions

I've met LVJ

and you sir are no LVJ.

Who is LVJ?

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by Bobobigbro on Dec 17, 2009 2:18 PM CST reply actions

Here's a link

Oh, never mind.

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