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Texans to release Slaton

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by rockets934life, Sep 27, 2011.

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  1. javal_lon

    javal_lon Member

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    That would have been a couple weeks too late
     
    #61 javal_lon, Sep 27, 2011
  2. Beavis

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    i thought ward had a concussion? if so, texans are lieing to us about something. should only be out 1 week with that. if its shoulder,then my bad.
     
    #62 Beavis, Sep 27, 2011
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    He has a high ankle sprain.
     
    #63 rezdawg, Sep 27, 2011
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    Jk, the dude sucked.
     
    #64 htownrox1, Sep 27, 2011
  5. Cannonball

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    I guess we won't be getting any more love for having three 1,000 yard RB's on the roster.

    :(
     
    #65 Cannonball, Sep 28, 2011
  6. Shroopy2

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    The run at 1:15 vs the Colts, he hasnt shown burst like that in a while, like he was shot out of a cannon there. Certainly not as a kick returner.

    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HPEjCWyQ6yA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    His time was up, though.
     
    #66 Shroopy2, Sep 28, 2011
  7. vjohnson

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    I thought i was the only one that noticed that. Slaton would have cut back lanes but wouldn't even look that way. If the play was designed to go right he went right even if nothing was open over there.
     
    #67 vjohnson, Sep 28, 2011
  8. DonnyMost

    DonnyMost be kind. be brave.

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    My guess he ends up in the AFC south.

    This freaking division is nothing if not incestuous.
     
    #68 DonnyMost, Sep 28, 2011
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    lol, wouldn't be surprised . .
     
    #69 ROXRAN, Sep 28, 2011
  10. DieHard Rocket

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    Dolphins have claimed him, per Schefter tweet.

    Added depth for the inevitable Reggie Bush injury that is coming.
     
    #70 DieHard Rocket, Sep 28, 2011
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    Nice, Slaton gonna be kicking it on South Beach. I'm happy for him.
     
    #71 Fyreball, Sep 28, 2011
  12. rezdawg

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    Or...added depth for the inevitable Reggie Bush suckage.
     
    #72 rezdawg, Sep 28, 2011
  13. javal_lon

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    Pat White, Reggie Bush, and now Steve Slaton.... Boy the Dolphins knows how to pick em dont they!!!... I would have killed for that lineup back in 06/07 on the NCAA football game... They should all get together and take the CFL by storm......
     
    #73 javal_lon, Sep 28, 2011
  14. rpr52121

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    Yes they are that specialize. Somewhat in terms of "skill set" and physical ability but much more so in terms of mental agility and quickness.

    To perform at the level of a top notch CB/WR you have to have either a natural instinct to cover, play the ball in the air, go up for the ball at its highest point or have done enough reps and practice to have ingrained to do at the speed required in the NFL.

    You cannot think at all out there a lot of times, at least not how we as fans think they do. By that time it is already too late. No chance of doing that with him with how much he is paid and taking a roster spot on a playoff contending team especially without summer minicamps/workouts to potentially "retrain him".
     
    #74 rpr52121, Sep 28, 2011
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    The guy never complained, complete class act. I wish him well and i hope he gets a good shot at it in MIA
     
    #75 val_modus, Sep 28, 2011
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    And yes he loved running into men...Slaton sux...
     
    #76 rrj_gamz, Sep 29, 2011
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    i agree. Slaton drove me crazy and I still cannot completely understand what happened to him but he always took things well and never made a stink about it. I wish him well and hope he finds some of his old self so he can stay in the league for a long time.
     
    #77 DonkeyMagic, Sep 29, 2011
  18. ToyCen428

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    We have the 3 RBs on our roster who are better then him, even our practice squad RB. Dont think so.
     
    #78 ToyCen428, Sep 29, 2011
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    Yeah, I noticed that as well. Couldn't we place a little blame in that regards on the RB coach as well? Isn't their job to identify the problem and fix it? Of course, maybe they tried and Slaton was too stubborn or thick-headed to get the idea. I guess we'll never know...
     
    #79 BetterThanI, Sep 29, 2011
  20. javal_lon

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    How is that the RB coach's problem? I just wonder in the film room, was he thinking how did I miss that big azz hole..
     
    #80 javal_lon, Sep 29, 2011
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