Steve Slaton to be Released, Chris Ogbonnaya Called Up from the Practice Squad
That's the word from Jason La Canfora.
Thanks for 2008, Steve. Sorry about your neck.
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by riversmccown on Sep 27, 2011 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Team America quote off
I need you to promise me you won’t die.
I can’t pro-
If you did that I’d sleep with you right now.
I promise I will never die.
by BricAM on Sep 27, 2011 3:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Pearl Harbor song is a close second at least
“I miss you more then Michael Bay missed the mark
When he made Pearl Harbor
I miss you more than that movie missed the point
And that’s an awful lot girl”
Karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts?
I'd prefer Ogbonnaya not being called up...
Because it would indicate that Foster and/or Ward are healthy. Oh wells.
I think Ward isn't
Foster is expected back, but you need a 3rd in case there’s a setback
"Lord, beer me strength."
The BOING is BACK!!!
yessssss…
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim." - George Santayana
It will be interesting to see who picks him up
He was never going to get a chance to bounce back here, but I think he could round into an excellent 3rd down back for someone like Arizona or Tampa Bay.
I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.
Maybe Rams
Give Bradford a pass catcher. I mean, since Cadillac did so well week 1. #laterals
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by HoustonTransplant on Sep 27, 2011 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Chiefs may be desperate after losing Charles for the season
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 28, 2011 2:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Todd Haley doesn't get desperate
He knows what to do and no one can tell him differently.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Who said anything about Haley?
Polian could be the desperate one
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 28, 2011 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank Goodness
This is great news.
Apparently, bleach has an act like an asshole effect.
Being Insane I would know, I am a Texans Fan.
"Wade aid has lean in it, just saying"
Wade Aid pass it around, 3rd helping on the way.
Disappointed that we didn't get anything for him.
Elated that he’s gone. When Kubiak doesn’t even trust you to run when the only other RB is gassed, you know you have nothing left in the tank.
Good
He steadily improved and should be able to come in for a few snaps and mix it up a little.
"Slammed that hoe on the counter like I just got 35 on the domino table!!"
Sherrod Harris
Waiting for the inevitable comment
about how dumb the Texans are to release a 1,000 yard back with Arian’s uncertainty.
/punches self in balls to get it over with
Enjoy that?
Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.
by Barryfromtexas on Sep 27, 2011 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
sigh
Sad he couldn’t get back to form. So long, and thanks for the fish.
I am Sancho
by HoustonTransplant on Sep 27, 2011 3:51 PM CDT reply actions
Good cut
Now about kareem…
OFFICIAL MARIO WILLIAMS 2011 SACK COUNT; (2)
by Carter Liles on Sep 27, 2011 3:55 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
It really was only a matter of time.
Once they realized he had no trade value, he was as good as gone.
Just wish they’d made the realization before he had a chance to see the damn field.
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I'm thinking maybe they did.
But Foster’s injury and Ogbannaya’s inexperience cut into their plans. I’m willing to bet that if Foster, Ward and Tate had all been healthy coming out of camp, Slaton would not have made the final 53-man roster.
Then Ward’s injury made it necessary for Slaton to spell Tate at points, and it was ugly (I don’t think they were using him to his strengths, but that’s for another post).
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HAAA
Time to reach deep in the closet and throw that #20 jersey in the trash
My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!
It's for the best.
Good luck, Mr. Slaton. So long, and thanks for all the fish.
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by Stupendous Man on Sep 27, 2011 4:27 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 3 recs
Best of Luck to Steve Slaton
I wasn’t actually paying much attention to the details of the Texans back in 2008 so I actually missed how awesome he was.
I hope he regains his confidence and has fun again.
Life is too short to spend it worrying about the little things.
God Bless you, Mr Slaton! We’re thankful for the time you could spend with us ESPECIALLY 2008.
Maybe he’ll find a good home with another team.
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~~ Fuzion
by BattleRedFan on Sep 27, 2011 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm tacking this on to the very puzzling moves that this FO has made this season
Cutting the punter, then resigining the same punter. Cutting Bulman then resigning Bulman. Now, this. Why didn’t they cut him before and bring up OB1? Puzzling. No number of MDC LOST timelines can explain it. There is always the “why?” that will never be answered. We are just along for the ride. What will the ending be? I can only think it will be as disappointing. Naw, I don’t really believe that. Just taking a dig at LOST….. is all.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
My Flux capcitor is rusty
And I don’t have a Mr. Fusion to power it. So I can’t go back in time and sneak into the back door of the front office to spy on those guys.
But it is a bit confusing – but their big decisions this year weren’t too bad.
Mario Williams will have 4 sacks and 1 int by Game 4 of the regular season.
by Barryfromtexas on Sep 27, 2011 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
You are right on with your take
Big decisions, which I may give more of the credit to Wade Phillips, are the D decisions. On other decisions that don’t involve the D, I find it puzzling and a bit disconcerting. And, they aren’t major decisions. Maybe there was a real attempt to have Steve Slaton contribute and become the old Steve Slaton or at least a facsimile capable of getting a 7th rounder in trade. But, none of that happened. I keep referring to the other actions, because frankly they are still puzzling and any angle I put on them, they just don’t make sense in how they got to where they got. I agree with the final outcome, but getting there, the journey makes as much sense as a LOST timeline. There I go again…..
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
depth
We’re talking about a punter and 4th and 5th players on the depth chart here that are 50/50 at best to be active on gameday. Similar to shifting around players on your fantasy bench to try and find that diamond. Now if these types of moves are being made with your starting QB (see Bill Polian) you are in trouble but these guys are easily interchangeable.
It's Our Time.... or something...
by bennprince on Sep 28, 2011 2:42 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I would love to hear Rick Smith explain this...
I wonder if there’s more to this than we know. Perhaps Slaton has been having some slight recurrence of his previous injury, perhaps Ogbonnaya has been doing really well on the Practice Squad, perhaps this was pre-ordained if they couldn’t trade Slaton. Then again, it could have been that they wanted a system vet on the squad given the uncertainty with both Foster and Ward, and now that both might be back (assuming Ward is close to being back), Steve’s value as someone who knows the system has diminished.
Or maybe it’s just that Slaton was completely ineffectual between the tackles, where Ogbonnaya at least offers some chance at getting a few yards.
Sad given Slaton’s breakout rookie year. Definitely a shame he decided to gain 15-20lbs before the 2009 season thinking it would help. :(
Perhaps they are clearing money room for that second WR or.....................
wait for it……
wait for it……
a new …… OL surprise!!!!
Doin stuff so nasty that you have to do it twice to confirm the level of nasty!!
I think they would have cut Slaton earlier had Ward and Foster not gotten hurt.
But the Texans run game has been sub par to say the least ( not a single run over 20 yards yet). Slaton really hurt his chances in the Saints game. They wanted him to help the running game but he was entirely ineffective. To ineffective. I remember Kubiak shaking his head when Slaton ran into a blocker in one of our redzone trips. He didn’t get a carry after that.
Since Chris O knows the scheme already he as the temporary #3 behind Foster and Tate makes sense.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
Does this mean...
I need to leave the blog?
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YES! QUIT NOW! but leave your bleach supply you are voted off the island....
Bonecrusher31 is still on here so u get a free pass.
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by Taco Joe on Sep 27, 2011 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
No, you don't have to go.
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by UprootedTexan on Sep 27, 2011 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Clearly
I underestimated the need to pick a name that wouldn’t seem ironic within less than a year.
All these boundaries - Africa, Asia, Malaysia, America - are set by men. But you don't have to look at boundaries when you are looking at a man - at the character of a man. The question is: What do you stand for? Are you a follower, or are you a leader? -Hakeem Olajuwon
by SlatonShuffle on Sep 27, 2011 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah next time think it out a little more
/glad i didn’t make that mistake….oh wait
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by NoSafetiesNeeded on Sep 27, 2011 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
No you're good for now
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 28, 2011 2:50 AM CDT up reply actions
on the way out winston was holding the door for him open
so of course he ran right into Winstons back
Karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts?
Winston was HOLDING for sure.......LOL!!!
Doin stuff so nasty that you have to do it twice to confirm the level of nasty!!
Well this is just great...
My signature now makes me look like an idiot….
Time to change
I got another year out of my Steve Slaton jersey...wahoo!
by schillingb on Sep 27, 2011 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Question For Rivers: Did you play HS or college football?
"Eat Well, Stay Fit, Die Anyway" - Ancient Chinese Proverb
Nope.
I think if I had it all to do over again, I probably would’ve made for a decent high school tight end if I’d applied myself. I probably wasn’t tall enough to do much beyond that — definitely not fast enough to play a skill position or CB.
More importantly, I spent my high school years dealing with a lot of family trauma and being utterly depressed about it. So that pretty much kept me from doing anything fun in those years.
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter | Football Outsiders | Battle Red Blog
by riversmccown on Sep 27, 2011 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
but but but
they didn’t tie K-Jax to him before ejecting them into the sands of Tatooine!
Well at least 50% of the adjustments were done by week 3….
Sorry guys, but this is the first thing I did when I heard the news.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmNfcyy3NXo
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My put your name on it prediction for the Housotn Texans.
10-6, with a first round playoff upset over either the Ravens or Steelers.
Are you sure that's Slaton?
I didn’t see any fumbles
by yeshuawithajo on Sep 27, 2011 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
So, any realistic ideas on what to do with this foolishly-bought Slaton jersey?
2 years in a row, untouched in my closet.
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2011 Vancouver Canucks - The closest feeling to winning I've ever had.
Depending on the size..
Change the stitching to sleigh-tons, and tell people it was a gag gift.8 )
You could buy more letters from a hobby lobby, and change it yourself, put Bonzo on the back, that’d be cool.
I'm a household name... at my house.
Michael Vick is the best throwing running back of all time.
My put your name on it prediction for the Housotn Texans.
10-6, with a first round playoff upset over either the Ravens or Steelers.
by taylorrohrman on Sep 27, 2011 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait for someone else to take the #20 & perform some Carr Repair on it
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 28, 2011 2:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Good to hear Foster is most likely going to start Sunday.
Getting tired of the slow moving rushing attack. Ward needs to get that ankle healthy ASAP.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
With our luck the other hamstring will go twoooooonggggg!!!
Doin stuff so nasty that you have to do it twice to confirm the level of nasty!!
Methapotomia
I wouldn’t be surprised if Tennessee picked him up with Twitchy struggling the way his is…
It's Our Time.... or something...
by bennprince on Sep 28, 2011 2:47 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Dolphins picked him up
I guess even they he is still better than Reggie Bush
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 28, 2011 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
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