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Kubiak just said "it doesn't look good" as far as Spencer playing this year. He sounded confident he would play in the future though.
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That's the way I see it, Kubiak's comments about 'next season' not withstanding. I love him as a coach, but I don't trust his predictions regarding players' future health not one bit.I fully expect his injury to be career ending
I agree. So do we go LT or RB first?I think we need to draft a new LT for the future. Putting our hands in a guy who missed almost all of 2006 and probably going to miss the entire 2007 season just doesn't sound too promising.
The Texans are in great need of a RB, LT, safety and corner, and we don't have a 2nd round pick next year. Probably whoever is the best at the position we draft at. Green has shown the line can block good enough to put up a semi-decent running game if we have someone who is capable of running the ball.I agree. So do we go LT or RB first?
I think we should go after Michael Turner as our RB. Chris Taylor will be healthy and we should still have Green. Then spend all of our earlier picks on DB's, OL, and a mid to late round LB or BPA.The Texans are in great need of a RB, LT, safety and corner, and we don't have a 2nd round pick next year. Probably whoever is the best at the position we draft at. Green has shown the line can block good enough to put up a semi-decent running game if we have someone who is capable of running the ball.
I'd draft a RB in the first, and take pot luck with the rest of the draft. It's always possible we might pick up a decent enough safety or corner in FA.
Found this link for 2008 free agents. Dont know much about this guy.... but sounds decent for a #2 and a good option while Bennett learns the ropes:The Texans are in great need of a RB, LT, safety and corner, and we don't have a 2nd round pick next year. Probably whoever is the best at the position we draft at. Green has shown the line can block good enough to put up a semi-decent running game if we have someone who is capable of running the ball.
I'd draft a RB in the first, and take pot luck with the rest of the draft. It's always possible we might pick up a decent enough safety or corner in FA.
I just want them to revisit the theory of "It's the system: any RB, and late round o-lineman will work".I think we should go after Michael Turner as our RB. Chris Taylor will be healthy and we should still have Green. Then spend all of our earlier picks on DB's, OL, and a mid to late round LB or BPA.
Outside of QBs & WRs, Smith-Kubiak seem to stick with their roots and therfor have an aversion to drafting offensive players in the top round. And we are set at those positions. So unless we get a DB(s) in FA, I'd kinda expect us to go that in the Draft. But they might surprise and got OT, since this coming Draft is so strong at that poisition.The Texans are in great need of a RB, LT, safety and corner, and we don't have a 2nd round pick next year. Probably whoever is the best at the position we draft at. Green has shown the line can block good enough to put up a semi-decent running game if we have someone who is capable of running the ball.
I'd draft a RB in the first, and take pot luck with the rest of the draft. It's always possible we might pick up a decent enough safety or corner in FA.
The coaches like Chris White, a 24 yr old center. He may just earn starting time this season. So you can probably mark center off as a poistion of need.I'm hoping we'll get a good run-stopping defensive end and maybe a solid mike linebacker.... Draft those in rounds 1 and 3 then go bargain shopping in 4-7 for a couple of WR's, RB, C, and LT.
Actually, I think in rounds 1 and 3 we should take RB, C, or LT - BPA. Rounds 4-7 go after depth at the other positions including whichever of the three above didn't get selected.
Of course, I'm not a general manager and my ineptitude at personnel decisions is demonstrated weekly in fantasy football.
I sincerely hope and pray that you are correct. That would be wonderful because the draft can be hit or miss (wow - newsflash, right?)The coaches like Chris White, a 24 yr old center. He may just earn starting time this season. So you can probably mark center off as a poistion of need.
Well until we see White play and play well, I don't think we can mark off Center as a need.The coaches like Chris White, a 24 yr old center. He may just earn starting time this season. So you can probably mark center off as a poistion of need.
He may not be ready yet. That or Kubiak is just loyal to a fault.I sincerely hope and pray that you are correct. That would be wonderful because the draft can be hit or miss (wow - newsflash, right?)
Anyone know any particular reason he's not seeing any time? Too raw? Great physical skills but still learning the position? Rehabbing from injury and not quite 100%?
Just askin'.......
And I could say you were justified, but I won't.I feel the need to throw an I told you so out there, but I'll refrain.
With how well our run D has been this year I'm not sure that this is a concern.I'm hoping we'll get a good run-stopping defensive end and maybe a solid mike linebacker.... Draft those in rounds 1 and 3 then go bargain shopping in 4-7 for a couple of WR's, RB, C, and LT.
Actually, I think in rounds 1 and 3 we should take RB, C, or LT - BPA. Rounds 4-7 go after depth at the other positions including whichever of the three above didn't get selected.
Of course, I'm not a general manager and my ineptitude at personnel decisions is demonstrated weekly in fantasy football.
you missed the sarcasmWith how well our run D has been this year I'm not sure that this is a concern.
As for Spencer, I've been "I hope he just gets back at all" mode since training camp so I say give him all the time he needs.
Does putting him on IR free up a roster spot?
My comment about needing a mike linebacker and good run stopping D end sounded much more sarcastic in my head than what came across on the screen.With how well our run D has been this year I'm not sure that this is a concern.
It's got nothing to do with being realistic. It has everything to do, for some, who haven't being paying close attention.seriously what realistic person can be surprised by spencer not playing this season
http://blogs.chron.com/sportsjustice/archives/2007/10/kubiak_schaub_e.html• LT Charles Spencer could play in 2008. ''We don't have any doubt that he's going to be able to play football again,'' Kubiak said. ''We're looking at next year, and I think we've really been working toward that the whole time. As a matter of fact, I saw him this morning. He looks good. You would never know he has the problem he has. That was a very serious injury and for the fact that he will be back and play going into next year is good for our franchise. It's very unfortunate.''
Not only that, but he has never really played in the NFL. And before that he barely played left tackle because he played on the defensive line before that.I think we need to draft a new LT for the future. Putting our hands in a guy who missed almost all of 2006 and probably going to miss the entire 2007 season just doesn't sound too promising.
Drayton Florence was the player that gave Schaub his concussion when we played the Chargers. With Bennett clearly starting next season, the uncertainty about Dunta Robinson's horrific injury leads me to believe we really need another CB. We need 3 good cb's on our team to be successful against the pass and allow our DL that extra second to pressure the QB. If Dunta comes back 100% healthy for game 1 (which I'm personally skeptical about) and Bennett playing..I still think we need 1 more solid CB. I'd be fine with getting Florence so long as he doesn't hit schaub in practice!CB Drayton Florence, UFA, San Diego Chargers
Not only that, but he has never really played in the NFL. And before that he barely played left tackle because he played on the defensive line before that.
You forget that posters were projecting him to the Pro Bowl - during pre-season.That's what I've been saying as well. Spencer has played all of what? A game and a half in the NFL until he got injured? He'll be out for two whole seasons with no game experience, no practice experience etc.
Going into next season expecting Spencer to be our Franchise Left Tackle seems extremely foolish to me.
Reminds me of somebody else this season *cough*Jacoby*cough*You forget that posters were projecting him to the Pro Bowl - during pre-season.
A tad premature.