leroy420
12-07-2007, 02:10 PM
Not much of a surprise here...
Texans put Ahman Green on IR (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5360662.html)
By MEGAN MANFULL
Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle
The Texans placed running back Ahman Green, 30, on the inactive list today, marking the end of a disappointing season for the veteran back.
Green, who injured his knee in Week 1, was never healthy enough to finish a game this season. He has been inactive for six of the 12 weeks.
"It's frustrating," Green said. "I tried my best rehabbing and running around. I know from practicing and watching film, I felt good, but it's not quite there. That's the frustrating part. And what it boils down to is not knowing what we're dealing with.
"I kept feeling the way I felt prior to games and when I go into games, then bam. A couple plays in, I'm out. I don't want to do that to myself. I don't want to do that to my team. I want to make sure I help my team by being honest with them about how I feel, so they can be ready for the game in terms of having guys on the field that are healthy and can get the job done."
The Texans will activate undrafted rookie Darius Walker for the first time this week to back up Ron Dayne.
Mike Brisiel, who was signed off the practice squad this week, will start at right guard. Rookie Kasey Studdard will also be involved in the rotation at right guard. They will try to fill in for veteran Fred Weary, who broke his right leg last week against Tennessee.
To fill Green's spot on the roster, the Texans will sign quarterback Shane Boyd off the practice squad. He will backup Sage Rosenfels, since Matt Schaub cannot play with a dislocated shoulder.
Green is the 17th player to the placed on the Texans injured reserve this season. They lead the league in players on IR.
17 players on IR. Certainly explains a lot of the inconsistency of this team. I wonder if it will become 18 with Schaub.
Texans put Ahman Green on IR (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5360662.html)
By MEGAN MANFULL
Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle
The Texans placed running back Ahman Green, 30, on the inactive list today, marking the end of a disappointing season for the veteran back.
Green, who injured his knee in Week 1, was never healthy enough to finish a game this season. He has been inactive for six of the 12 weeks.
"It's frustrating," Green said. "I tried my best rehabbing and running around. I know from practicing and watching film, I felt good, but it's not quite there. That's the frustrating part. And what it boils down to is not knowing what we're dealing with.
"I kept feeling the way I felt prior to games and when I go into games, then bam. A couple plays in, I'm out. I don't want to do that to myself. I don't want to do that to my team. I want to make sure I help my team by being honest with them about how I feel, so they can be ready for the game in terms of having guys on the field that are healthy and can get the job done."
The Texans will activate undrafted rookie Darius Walker for the first time this week to back up Ron Dayne.
Mike Brisiel, who was signed off the practice squad this week, will start at right guard. Rookie Kasey Studdard will also be involved in the rotation at right guard. They will try to fill in for veteran Fred Weary, who broke his right leg last week against Tennessee.
To fill Green's spot on the roster, the Texans will sign quarterback Shane Boyd off the practice squad. He will backup Sage Rosenfels, since Matt Schaub cannot play with a dislocated shoulder.
Green is the 17th player to the placed on the Texans injured reserve this season. They lead the league in players on IR.
17 players on IR. Certainly explains a lot of the inconsistency of this team. I wonder if it will become 18 with Schaub.