Top 10 Texans Draft Busts - #4: Tony Hollings

by bigfatdrunk on Apr 12, 2011 2:00 PM CDT in News

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It's one thing to gamble on a guy coming out of college after a major injury. It's another thing to gamble a 2nd Round pick on said player. Yet, that's precisely what NFL Network Analyst Charley Casserly did when he nabbed Tony Hollings in the 2003 NFL Supplemental draft, costing us a 2nd Round pick in 2004. I'm having a hard time finding a scouting report for Hollings, so if you have one better than this, please post it!

Before the Vernand Morency Experience, and the year after Jonathan Wells glaciered his way into our hearts, there was the pre-Domanick Williams savior, Tony Hollings. As I mentioned on Bennie Joppru's entry, Casserly just flat out failed to address offensive line and general defensive problems, taking three offensive players to kick-off his 2003 Draft. Did I mention we had to give up our 2004 2nd Round pick to take Hollings, who had started only four games in his college career at RB? Sorry, I digress.

Hollings simply never recovered from a torn ACL suffered against BYU, and when he was with the Texans, he was constantly missing time due to other injuries (toe, other knee, etc.). To be blunt, his speed and burst were lost on the operating table, though did he ever have the necessary skill set in the first place? Four college games at RB is a pitifully small sample size to place a 2nd Round call on. For his career, Hollings managed just 149 rushing yards on 49 attempts and had 71 yards receiving.

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Never, Ever

Use higher than a 7th round pick on a guy who doesn’t have a scouting report. That’s my motto.

"So, Frank Bush, on your way to places unknown, I have but one wish for you: may you call for 8-yard cushions from the 4-yard line in Hell for all eternity." - MDC

by bv on Apr 12, 2011 2:15 PM CDT reply actions

This is all I could find

Tony Terrell Hollings (born December 1, 1981 in Macon, Georgia) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was originally selected in the second round of the 2003 NFL Supplemental Draft out of Georgia Tech by the Houston Texans.

Because of knee surgery when he was at Georgia Tech, Hollings went nearly a year between games, but he regained durability throughout his rookie season and showed promise. On September 21 against the Kansas City Chiefs, in his first non-special teams action, he tore off 41 yards on 7 carries. He wound up starting a game late in the ’03 season. Ex-coach Dom Capers said Hollings gave the team â€œsome speed and burstâ€. Hollings was given the nickname “Superman” during his college career because of the way he “flew” over defensive opponents. 2008 he played for the Dresden Monarchs in the German Football League as starting Halfback. One year later he was traded to the Berlin Adler but suffered a season-ending injury.

Superman my ass

by AllenOU on Apr 12, 2011 2:17 PM CDT reply actions

Do not mock

The Dresden Monarchs.

Frank Bush delenda est

by JimboTexan on Apr 12, 2011 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Preseason sch

Host jets and saints
At Vikings and 49ers

Not to bad

by AllenOU on Apr 12, 2011 3:02 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

If

There is a pre-season

My name is Barry - I am from Texas

by Barryfromtexas on Apr 12, 2011 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions

what?!?!?

No bucs?

by TexanKevin on Apr 13, 2011 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions

Yeh, no Bucs

But you know what? This is a good preseason schedule. Our NFC neighbors, the Saints coming to town and the hated Jets, too. Those are two good home games for preseason. I think it would be a good test to warm-up the rushing game against a Rex Ryan defense in the preseason.

Then on the road, we get to see AP and AF on opposite sides of the field, generally (in our eyes) considered the best RBs in the NFC and AFC. And, the Niners coming in with a new coaching staff but some established players on their D and some good young receivers.

This preseason will be a fine tuneup opportunity for the Wade Phillips D!

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Apr 13, 2011 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions

Oh, sorry to sidetrack the heated discussion on Tony Hollings....

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Apr 13, 2011 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions

But what a story Tony Hollings would have made if he had become the next Tony Dorsett

What was Charlie Casserly thinking? Can someone possibly explain what was going on up in that noggin’ of his?

Oh, that’s right. Hollings was one of Charlie’s “Calculated Risks” that have no payoff….

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Apr 12, 2011 3:07 PM CDT reply actions

Well at least he never murdered anyone.

That’s about the only positive thing I can say about Hollings time with the Texans

"...you may all got hell, and I will go to Texas!"
-Davey Crockett

by Drill Sarge on Apr 12, 2011 3:16 PM CDT reply actions

He killed a few hopes and dreams....

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Apr 12, 2011 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Speaking of busts

Here’s the IQ of the Day for you. Who has been rumored to be more at home in the spa than watching film; has spent more time backing up than starting; and is now looking for his third team, having spent one with the Texans?

Answer

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Apr 12, 2011 4:04 PM CDT reply actions

If somebody gave me good enough odds...

I’d bet that Leinart winds up having a few solid seasons. I have no idea where, but I wouldn’t rule him out completely.

by Nashmeister on Apr 12, 2011 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions

I remember his name

But I cannot for the life of me remember seeing him play. I think it is safe to call him a bust.

My name is Barry - I am from Texas

by Barryfromtexas on Apr 12, 2011 4:19 PM CDT reply actions

Ugh...

This one just flat out kills me, and I haven’t a shred of doubt that Casserly absolutely took his job with us as a complete and utter joke. You have to think the riot of laughter that ensued by the other 31 teams was intense like an orgy at Jordann’s. Not the cool kind, mind you.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Apr 14, 2011 4:00 PM CDT reply actions