Wonder what roster move they will make when Antonio Smith comes back from suspension. Tuggle or Montgomery seems primed for the IR with a mysterious injury after week 1.
Antonio Smith isnt counting against the roster yet so 1 more player will get cut after the first game.
Doubtful, the team is going to want a full season of trying to coach him into something before they let him go. Gardner and White, are who'd I like to see cut. Both were wasted roster spots last season for the amount of good they did when they were in games. And this preseason when put against first or second string talent they were manhandled and repeatedly let pressure into the backfield. Kubiak's loyalty shows through again with his latest offensive projects.
I would guess Tuggle, Dobbins, Pleasant, with the off chance of an O-lineman mainly White and Gardner.
Texans 53 Man Roster Offense (25) Quarterback: Matt Schaub, T.J. Yates, Case Keenum Runningback: Arian Foster, Ben Tate, Cierre Wood Fullback: Greg Jones Tight End: Owen Daniels, Garrett Graham,Ryan Griffin Wide Receiver: Andre Johnson, DeAndre Hopkins, Keshawn Martin, Lestar Jean, DeVier Posey Offensive Tackles: Duane Brown, Derek Newton, Ryan Harris, Andrew Gardner Offensive Guards: Wade Smith, Ben Jones, Brandon Brooks, David Quessenberry, Cody White Center: Chris Myers Defense (26) Defensive End: J.J. Watt, Antonio Smith (Suspended) , Jared Crick, Tim Jamison, Nose Tackle: Earl Mitchell, Terrell McClain Outside Linebacker: Brooks Reed, Whitney Mercilus, Sam Montgomery, Willie Jefferson, Bryan Braman Inside Linebacker: Brian Cushing, Darryl Sharpton, Joe Mays, Justin Tuggle, Tim Dobbins Cornerback: Johnathan Joseph, Kareem Jackson, Brice McCain, Brandon Harris, A.J. Bouye Safety: Ed Reed, Danieal Manning, D.J. Swearinger, Shiloh Keo, Eddie Pleasant Specialty (3) Kicker: Randy Bullock Punter: Shane Lechler Long Snapper: Jon Weeks I.R.: Alan Bonner, Brennan Williams, Trevardo Williams
Keshawn Martin The guy is a legit returner and showed that this preseason/last year. His averages are good and he can break lose with proper blocking. Our returner's as a whole have usually always been good, it's the poor ST scheme/blocking that holds us back. And on who gets cut upon Smith coming back, I'd put my money on White.
RB Dennis Johnson claimed by Cleveland. 6th round pick DT Chris Jones claimed by Tampa Bay TE Jake Byrne signed by the Chargers (to their PS)
The only returns I remember making it back that far was Daniel Manning's return where he got ran down. I would have to go back and take a look, but being "ran down" by punters isn't a big deal. Intelligent punters know how to use angles/boundaries to contain a runner. I don't know of a single punter that can "run down" anyone in full speed. They're usually pretty un-athletic and slow, and I can fairly well guarantee that Martin wouldn't get caught from behind by a punter so long he has open field ahead of him.
Is it 8 or 9 PS spots? I'd like to see Carmichael, Mohammad, Karim on there if they aren't claimed. Chris Jones getting claimed is depressing.
