Redskins blog debating trade for Steve Slaton

I was curious what you guys think about this. I love Slaton simply because he's a Mountaineer, but was curious how he is coming along after his injury. As for the blog, the debate seems to be if he is worth a 5th rounder. Your thoughts?

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A fifth rounder

For the worst kick returner in Texans history? For a guy who got 30 carries this year and is the 4th best running back on the depth chart? Throw in LaRon Landry, Brian Orakpo and next year’s 2nd rounder and we have a deal.

by LouisianaTexan on Mar 10, 2011 5:29 AM CST reply actions

He's worth this years 1st rounder

I guarantee.

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by bigfatdrunk on Mar 10, 2011 8:38 AM CST reply actions

give us a fourth or 3rd and i call it even.

now why would we want laron or brian when we can just get Phillip buchanon lol. How is macho harris doing up there with you, i kinda liked that kid.

by southpaw70 on Mar 10, 2011 9:43 AM CST reply actions

You guys have a short memory

What about 1600 total yards, 10 total touchdowns 2 years ago?

Seriously, as resident experts, what happened to Steve Slaton?

"This is one of the top 10 biggest bonehead trades in the history of the NFL."
-Redskins TE Chris Cooley

by Ralf E Chubbs on Mar 10, 2011 11:52 AM CST reply actions

he just lost it.

seems slowly and has no passion for the game. it also is bad to mention the injury

by southpaw70 on Mar 10, 2011 12:40 PM CST up reply actions

he tried to add some wieght for his second season and he wasn't as quick or effective. Then he got hurt and has never been the same

I have heard that he really took a beating his rookie year, so he wanted to add a little weight to handle it better , but then he was nowhere near the same RB. Then he had the neck thing that caused numbness/lack of strength in his arm/shoulder which eventually required surgery. He has never looked like himself since, even after supposedly getting a clean bill of health. Google his surgery and look at the x-rays and tell me if you think he is ever going to be a feature back again. Fumbles also became a huge problem, though that was probably related to the nerve issue with his neck.

He was terrible as a kick returner, but he might still have some value as a 3rd down back on screens and things like that…RB’s have a short career window in most cases. Sadly, Steve’s might already be closing. I would take a fifth rounder in a heartbeat for him. I seriously doubt the Redskins are interested in Slaton at all. Baby-Shan should be vary aware of his struggles.

"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair

by papabear on Mar 10, 2011 4:54 PM CST up reply actions