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Re: Houston Texans Offseason Update
« Reply #4 on: Mar 15th, 2003, 8:25pm » |
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Jet, all,
Don't ya's think that these expansion teams give up on their running backs WAY TOO fast? I know if Mack goes to Houston, fans will want to be supportive. But, don't you see "Errict Rhett in Cleveland" written all over the situation. I mean I think Jonathan Wells, and James Allen for that matter, are gettin' the same raw deal that Travis Prentice, James Jackson, Ben Gay, who all showed some flashes, got in Cleveland. I mean not every back can be Barry Sanders. These kinds of teams are not going to have a good running game until their offensive lines are in order. It does not matter who is back there, even if it is the likes of Barry Sanders... or the great Stacey Mack. 
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Re: Houston Texans Offseason Update
« Reply #5 on: Mar 15th, 2003, 9:13pm » |
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Give up on Wells too early? His average yards per carry was 2.7 ONLY 2.7 I would say that is pretty crappy!
Stacey Macks yards per carry was 4.4 Jax O-line was nothing to write home about.
I think Mack is a huge upgrade over Wells. Mack is going to fit in great with that offense. Charlet Casserly likes Mack and thinks he will be a great addition.
Just for reference purposes, didn't the guy who thinks Ron Dayne is a future star in the NFL say the following:
Quote:| Don't ya's think that these expansion teams give up on their running backs WAY TOO fast? I know if Mack goes to Houston, fans will want to be supportive. But, don't you see "Errict Rhett in Cleveland" written all over the situation. I mean I think Jonathan Wells, and James Allen for that matter, are gettin' the same raw deal that Travis Prentice, James Jackson, Ben Gay, who all showed some flashes, got in Cleveland. I mean not every back can be Barry Sanders. These kinds of teams are not going to have a good running game until their offensive lines are in order. It does not matter who is back there, even if it is the likes of Barry Sanders... or the great Stacey Mack. |
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Re: Houston Texans Offseason Update
« Reply #6 on: Mar 15th, 2003, 9:22pm » |
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on Mar 15th, 2003, 9:13pm, DirkDiggler wrote:Just for reference purposes, didn't the guy who thinks Ron Dayne is a future star in the NFL say the following:
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That's not fair. That's below the belt. Dayne's situation is unrelated, but, in any case, logically speaking, no, I don't think Dayne is being given a fair chance, either, like those dudes in Cleveland, and now in Houston. But, ultimately it's apples and oranges. 
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Re: Houston Texans Offseason Update
« Reply #7 on: Mar 15th, 2003, 9:28pm » |
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Didn;t mean to strike below the belt. Just having a little fun making fun of you.
But seriously, do you truly think Wells has a future? I watched him play numerous times, and he looked horrible. All kidding aside, he did look like Ron Dayne. He would take two steps and fall down. It was bad! Real bad!!
Houston has improved their o-line this offseason, so maybe the he won;t be so scared to run the ball this year.
***How do you get the quote to paste the writer and time?? Quote:| on Today at 9:13pm, DirkDiggler wrote: |
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Do you type that or is their a way to get the system to do it?
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Re: Houston Texans Offseason Update
« Reply #8 on: Mar 15th, 2003, 11:43pm » |
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on Mar 15th, 2003, 9:28pm, DirkDiggler wrote:Didn;t mean to strike below the belt. Just having a little fun making fun of you.
But seriously, do you truly think Wells has a future? I watched him play numerous times, and he looked horrible. All kidding aside, he did look like Ron Dayne. He would take two steps and fall down. It was bad! Real bad!!
Houston has improved their o-line this offseason, so maybe the he won;t be so scared to run the ball this year. |
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All I am going to say is that, simply put, big backs, especially rookies, and weak offensive lines don't mix well; Wells is both and that offensive line fits the description. That's my take. 
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I don't know what is up with your problem here. When you use the "quote" link, the default includes the code for all that stuff. As long as you don't mess with it, it should display the writer and the time and what-not. I am perplexed at your problem. ???
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Re: Houston Texans Offseason Update
« Reply #13 on: Mar 30th, 2003, 8:13pm » |
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No, not at all!
I really hope Mack signs with the Texans. I think he could be decent as a starter. If he doesn't sign, I think the Texans must be looking at the RB position with their second pick. Maybe Suggs, Johnson if he falls that far, or Smith.
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Re: Texans Offseason Update: Mack Signs!
« Reply #23 on: Apr 15th, 2003, 6:32pm » |
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on Apr 5th, 2003, 6:48pm, DirkDiggler wrote:| What are the local yocals saying? |
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The word here in Houston is that Mack was basically guaranteed the starting job by Capers and Casserly, but they couldn't say so pubically, otherwise Wells would have no incentive to work hard. Also, watching Wells last year and hearing about his training regimine (or lack of one) in the offseason, I don't think there is going to be much competition.
The word on the offensive line is that they will be MUCH improved from the injury-riddled nightmare from last year. They've signed a couple of very solid OL in the offseason. Boselli also restructured his contract to the minimum with TONS of incentives for his robotic shoulders to get back onto the field. Boselli has already stated publically that he plans to be back in the fold and has been itching to get started. Whether his injury will allow him to is another question.
I think realistically the Texans are looking at an improvement in their rushing attack, but I wouldn't be expecting a 1,000 yard rusher in 2003. Heck, I'll take ANY improvement over last year's impotency as a great sign for Mack to get a huge bumpup in salary next year.
Let's hope he pans out.
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Thank you! But, along the lines of the precedent I am trying to set, it would be nice 
if the "title" of this thread could be made broader. This was most recently reasserted in my message on the thread immediately following and the following through on that request exhibited on the second thread below: 
!
BUT, perhaps more intiguing news, especially for your typical offensive-minded fantasy footballer, HERE is the LATEST on the Texans' courting 
of RB Stacey Mack HOT off "the Gridiron Newsstand": 