Dominique Barber promoted to 1st team!

by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Aug 11, 2009 3:46 PM CDT

Dominique Barber was promoted to the Texans' first-team defense at strong safety during Tuesday's practice.

Coach Gary Kubiak wouldn't call it permanent, but it most likely is. Incumbent Nick Ferguson lacks Barber's run-stopping and big-play ability. Ideally, the 34-year-old Ferguson will be a third safety and spot starter in case of injury.

Source: houstontexans.com

Related: Nick Ferguson

I really like this kid. I think he is gonna be a big part of our future and I hope Veterans like last year Will Demps, and this year Eugene Wilson can teach him a few things...

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hmmmmm

Well, it’s probably for the best. But this might make Barber the slowest safety this side of Roy Williams…the one who didn’t go to UT.

Yes, being Captain BringDown. Sorry.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 11, 2009 8:56 PM CDT reply actions

ahhh, Captain BringDown… your candor is invaluable to this blog

by Cut Block on Aug 11, 2009 11:02 PM CDT reply actions

ummmmm....thanks? ;-)

While we’ll be able to sneak Barber into the box against pro- and I-formations, I think he’ll be exposed on passing plays.

by bigfatdrunk on Aug 12, 2009 8:13 AM CDT up reply actions

OK probably so

And I know that you have a firm grasp of the 4-3 Under. But let’s wait and see how exactly our team decides to use the 4-3 Under. There are sure to be tweaks here and there. At least, I’d hope so.

Seriously, though, there’s no harm in criticism.

by Cut Block on Aug 12, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions