BREAKING NEWS: Steve Slaton Likely To Miss Jacksonville Game
by Tim on Dec 4, 2009 1:22 PM CST
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PrintTexans running back Steve Slaton is expected to miss Sunday's game against Jacksonville because of numbness in his arms.
The numbness is a result of a previously undisclosed shoulder injury. Coach Gary Kubiak did not completely rule out Slaton, but the fact he did not practice Friday makes it unlikely he will play.
"It's something he has been dealing with for awhile but it's gotten worse in the last 24 hours," Kubiak said.
"Previously undisclosed shoulder injury?" Zuh?
A year ago, this would have been cause for total panic. As 2009 Steve Slaton has yet to resemble 2008 Steve Slaton, however, I don't expect Slaton's absence to have much of an effect on the Houston running game. It was anemic for the first 11 games of the season, and it'll be anemic in the twelfth game of the season. Looks like Chris Brown is now your primary running back and Ryan Moats may actually get to step onto the field.
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It lingers.
Maybe this is why Arian Foster was pulled up a few weeks back, yes yes?
Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.
my first thought
But, shit, I wanted Chris Brown to take bench.
"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY
Slaton out.
Maybe we will see what Foster can do. He could be our big back to go with Slaton/Moats.
Eh.
Like it makes a difference.
Maybe we should let Cushing run the ball. I bet you Rip thinks its a good idea.
by Jordann on Dec 4, 2009 1:40 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
wow
So glad I didn’t take the OVER bet on “Texans fumbles by running backs named ‘Steve’: 2” when I had the chance.
Not to make excuses
But how long has this been an issue and does this potentially explain some of the fumbling and his poor play? I’m guessing not.
I do bet this explains the Tits game where Brown played so much.
So what?
Slaton has missed 11 games already. What’s one more?
"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
Are we sure
It’s not just whiplash from the team coming back to earth so fast?
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Thanks, TDC
I just posted an article on the main page about Quin.
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 4, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions
Gotta say
Stevie playing through an injury is something that I fully expected to be disclosed sometime in the year given the fumbles.
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter
For the record
We all blamed Kubiaks coaching abilities and decision making in regards to having Chris Brown in so much last week. Another example where we’re not really as or more equipped thank Bob McNair to judge the coach.
They sure don’t like to disclose injuries, huh?
by WhiskeyR on Dec 4, 2009 4:40 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I can understand it. Players would be hunting Slaton trying to aggravate that shoulder injury throughout the game.
Exactly.
I just also think these are the things we don’t know about when we’re critical of Kubiak. He’s got more information to make decisions on than we have to criticize him on.
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