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[Fox 26] 90% chance Antowain Smith will sign with Texans next week

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  1. rikesh316

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    Mark Berman of Fox 26 is reporting reporting that Antowain Smith's agent says that there is a 90% chance Smith will sign with the Texans next week. He worked out for Kubiak eariler this week. Miami Dolphins are making a late charge to sign Smith. I think there is no guarantee he will make the team if they do sign him. My guess is he will compete with Wali Lundy for 3rd string spot. Having a guy a like Antowain is invaluable. He is a proven winner and he works really hard. Do you think Antowain still has some gas in his tank? He is 34 but he had a 4.0 yard per carry avg last year for the Saints.
     
    #1 rikesh316, May 5, 2006
  2. VesceySux

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    Bring the U of H alum back to Houston! I think that would be a pretty good signing, IMO.
     
    #2 VesceySux, May 5, 2006
  3. Miguel

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    Smith is a home town hero and a champion. The Texans better sign him. If they don't, I'll stop rooting for them and root for whatever team he goes to.
     
    #3 Miguel, May 5, 2006
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    100% chance that anyone will care :)
     
    #4 TMac640, May 5, 2006
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    Hey, every little bit helps. I'm sure he'll give us some quality carrys.
     
    #5 HAYJON02, May 6, 2006
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    SPLASH!
     
    #6 pradaxpimp, May 6, 2006
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    lets sign davild clingler while were aight it :cool:
     
    #7 couple of d's, May 6, 2006
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    My guess is that you are cambyman from hpf.com. :D
     
    #8 rezdawg, May 6, 2006
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    90% chance of thunderstorms in DFW on Saturday the 6th of May...

    90% chance that Antowain Smith is done (see Eddie George...and Smith is no EG)!
     
    #9 IROC it, May 6, 2006
  10. RocketFan007

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    Completely different players. When used in a part time role, Smith can still be a useful back, as seen by his 4.0 yards per carry last season at 33. Eddie George couldn't carry for more than 3.4 after he turned 28.
     
    #10 RocketFan007, May 6, 2006
  11. Plowman

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    Smith will be an excellent goalline and between the tackles guy.He and DD should compliment each other well.RB by committee....
     
    #11 Plowman, May 6, 2006
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    If it makes you feel better, I laughed.
     
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    I like it...Smith isn't an every down back anymore, but he can be a useful complement, change of pace guy, and we could probably give him some carries to help out in case DD has to miss his yearly 2-4 games with some injury or another.
     
    #13 Major Malcontent, May 6, 2006
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    Both Morency and Lundy are young and inexperienced. Smith is old but he'll provide a little insurance in case DD goes down.
     
    #14 gucci888, May 6, 2006
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    Houston needs a goalline back. Bush...I mean, Davis needs someone to pound it in as he's more of a between the 20's back.
     
    #15 Joe Joe, May 6, 2006
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    I was expecting Jonathan Wells to fill this role. Anybody care to compare Jonathen Wells and Antowain Smith? I like Wells and would like to see what he can do behind a Denver like line.
     
    #16 Jrazz, May 6, 2006
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    Texans | Team in talks with A. Smith
    Sat, 6 May 2006 09:06:21 -0700

    Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans are in talks with free agent RB Antowain Smith (Saints).
     
    #17 Rockets34Legend, May 6, 2006
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    No wonder they didn't draft Reggie Bush . . . they had their eye on Antowain Smith ;)
     
    #18 Vengeance, May 6, 2006
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    I was hoping someone would :p
     
    #19 Miguel, May 6, 2006
  20. texanskan

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    Yeah I think with a move like this the Texans can deflect some of that heat off them for not drafting VY or Bush, oh yeah UH draws like 13K a game and nobody cares about them.

    Oh well on a serious note, Smith will not command anything more than a one year deal and Wells will be looking for more.
     
    #20 texanskan, May 7, 2006
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