Dunta and Adibi Will Start vs. Browns

[Keith]

All hail the true return of Dunta! His preseason should be just about over by now...

Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson is slated to make his first start this season after playing the previous weeks as the team’s nickel cornerback.

But the Texans are not saying if he will replace Fred Bennett or Jacques Reeves in the starting lineup.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...t/6124186.html

Uhm, someone should probably show Bennett where the bench is on Sunday. He's been pretty bad for about the last month or so.

Rookie Xavier Adibi, who had 13 unassisted tackles in his first start, will start again against the Browns in place of Morlon Greenwood. ...

“He was flying around the field making plays,” coach Gary Kubiak said. “He has a lot of things he has to clean up, but then he also made two tackles on special teams. He’s a playmaker. Hopefully, he’ll continue to progress.”

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...t/6122219.html

Kubes added we would see more of Antwaun Molden... not the first time I've heard that, but maybe this time he means it.

[Arky]

I'm all for it. Get these guys on the field (Adibi, Molden, et al.) They've got the talent, all they lack is NFL experience and you can't get experience sitting on the bench.... I would like to see Barber and Coley get some playing time, too...

[NBT]

Both Adibi and Dunta acquited themselves well.

[nero THE zero]

Originally Posted by NBT

Both Adibi and Dunta acquited themselves well.

Did the glove not fit?

[KJ3]

did molden play? i thought i heard them mention his name once but i was all around the house with the t.v. on.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by KJ3

did molden play? i thought i heard them mention his name once but i was all around the house with the t.v. on.

He came in on a couple plays DRob was hurt, but that's the only time I noticed him. He broke up one pass, IIRC.

[mussop]

Originally Posted by KJ3

did molden play? i thought i heard them mention his name once but i was all around the house with the t.v. on.

Didnt he recover a fumble?

[Mike]

I thought Adibi played well again yesterday. His speed is a welcome asset and I am still a bit leery of him playing light, hopefully an offseason with Riley will put on a few pounds of muscle and not sacrifice his speed.

Impressive for a young player not to overpersue and stay at home on the nice play he made on Cribbs. I think we can say buh-bye to Morlon in the offseason. If we can get a thumper for the middle in the draft, move Demeco outside and have a group of Adibi, Ryans (insert MIKE), with Diles and Bentley as primary back-ups then we might be OK.

That was more pressure than Smith has used in some time. Does #23 allow the Texans to be more aggressive? If so, then they should be working out an extension for him.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by Mike

I thought Adibi played well again yesterday. His speed is a welcome asset and I am still a bit leery of him playing light, hopefully an offseason with Riley will put on a few pounds of muscle and not sacrifice his speed.

Impressive for a young player not to overpersue and stay at home on the nice play he made on Cribbs. I think we can say buh-bye to Morlon in the offseason. If we can get a thumper for the middle in the draft, move Demeco outside and have a group of Adibi, Ryans (insert MIKE), with Diles and Bentley as primary back-ups then we might be OK.

That was more pressure than Smith has used in some time. Does #23 allow the Texans to be more aggressive? If so, then they should be working out an extension for him.

I think it is Adibi who allows more pressure. We now have two LBs with good speed, and one of them was coming on almost every 3rd down. It was one of the only bright spots yesterday.

[cadams]

Originally Posted by popanot

He came in on a couple plays DRob was hurt, but that's the only time I noticed him. He broke up one pass, IIRC.

yeah, when he was in he seemed to play well. reeves was having one of his 2 good games of the year, so i guess the coaches wanted to keep him in to show everyone they were right about him.

i don't understand what they are doing (actually i do, trying to save their own jobs). the season is lost as far as the playoffs are going, they need to have all the young guys in playing and getting significant reps so they have a base to build on going into next year.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by cadams

yeah, when he was in he seemed to play well. reeves was having one of his 2 good games of the year, so i guess the coaches wanted to keep him in to show everyone they were right about him.

i don't understand what they are doing (actually i do, trying to save their own jobs). the season is lost as far as the playoffs are going, they need to have all the young guys in playing and getting significant reps so they have a base to build on going into next year.

We need to play young guys, but I think we only play them at the expense of guys who will likely not be here next year. Reeves will probably be starting for us next year, I don't think you bench him for Molden. And I am not sure where you come up with the 2 good games comment. He's been our best DB all season (I know faint praise, but still).

Where I want to see young guys is Adibi at LB (like we have seen the last two weeks. Beyond him I don't think we have any young guys I really want to see. If molden can't crack the 3 deep at CB on this roster what do we really need to see.

[NBT]

.........And next spring Kubiak will be saying he wished he had played Molden more! Seems it takes Kubiak a long time to realize what he has.

[KJ3]

Originally Posted by barrett

Beyond him I don't think we have any young guys I really want to see. .

Okam?

big boys need playing time. or a better coach, jesus at his size he should be a pocket-collapsing machine. ready, set, run at the ball until the whistle.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by KJ3

Okam?

big boys need playing time. or a better coach, jesus at his size he should be a pocket-collapsing machine. ready, set, run at the ball until the whistle.

I've got just as high of hopes as anyone for Okam, and I would like to see him get more time. That being said, I can see why he isn't getting more playing time.He has made a few really nice plays, but he gets pushed around way too much for that position. I would prefer for him to get him plenty of reps now, but since I think the coaches (esp. smith) feel like they are fighting for their jobs right now they are going to go with the guys who are playing the best.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by mussop

This coaching staff is slow to play young players. They already have a track record of it.

Really? If anything they rushed Jacoby into playing time. They had no problem naming Lundy the starter at RB, or getting slaton into the mix early. They played Bennett last year when he was playing well enough to deserve it.

Bennet has the most potential, but he hasn't played very well this year (nor has anyone else back there). I would like to see Molden play to get an idea of what we've got, but the coaches have watched him through training camp and at practice every week so I know they already have a decent idea.

Should the young guys be playing? Probably, but Kubiak knows he needs to show something in these last five games to keep his job status secure. Same for Smith. They are going to go with the guys that give them the best chance to win. The veterans on the team are smart enough to know when a young guy is getting PT just for being young. It sends a sign to the team that they have given up for the year, and I can't blame Kubiak for not wanting to send that message.

[mussop]

Originally Posted by papabear

Really? If anything they rushed Jacoby into playing time. They had no problem naming Lundy the starter at RB, or getting slaton into the mix early. They played Bennett last year when he was playing well enough to deserve it.

Bennet has the most potential, but he hasn't played very well this year (nor has anyone else back there). I would like to see Molden play to get an idea of what we've got, but the coaches have watched him through training camp and at practice every week so I know they already have a decent idea.

Should the young guys be playing? Probably, but Kubiak knows he needs to show something in these last five games to keep his job status secure. Same for Smith. They are going to go with the guys that give them the best chance to win. The veterans on the team are smart enough to know when a young guy is getting PT just for being young. It sends a sign to the team that they have given up for the year, and I can't blame Kubiak for not wanting to send that message.

He said alot for me so

Originally Posted by cadams

Yeah, they started Dayne (who took out our Spencer), Greenwood (over adibi all year, and the only reason Adibi is starting now is because Greenwood got hurt, and it is clear the team is better with Adibi starting), Earl and Brown at safety until they got hurt (and the tandm we have now is clearly better). I could continue, but I will stop here.

And for the record, I am not a Kubiak hater, I think he is a hell of an offensive coach, I just think he falls in love with some players for certain reasons (faggins because he trys hard on every play and has a good attitude), and tends to keep giving them chances for too long. Reeves may end up being a decent cb for this team, but if he does, I think it will be at the nickle position.

And I would like to add to that Slaton didnt get to start until Green got hurt. Im just saying that im starting to question their judgement on how to handle young players playing time. It seems like times when they should be getting playing time they are just sitting on the bench. They should be getting in the games every opportunity they can when they arent detrimental the outcome. Its not like our D has been lights out and cant be improved.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by mussop

He said alot for me so



And I would like to add to that Slaton didnt get to start until Green got hurt.

...but he was getting carries. The running game has been most effective when Green's been able to contribute too.

[cadams]

Originally Posted by papabear

...but he was getting carries. The running game has been most effective when Green's been able to contribute too.

and the passing game has been more effective when the QBs haven't turned over the ball. Unfortunately, neither your point or my point are a consistent staple of the offense. (sorry, i am a smart*ss)


For the record, I agree with you on Green, which is why I didn't include Slayton. I thoguht about including him, but I agree that when Green is healthy the offense clicks better. They need a compliment back to go with Slayton to keep him from wearing down. You can argue that Green was a mistake, but that is a completely seperate discussion.

[mussop]

Originally Posted by cadams

and the passing game has been more effective when the QBs haven't turned over the ball. Unfortunately, neither your point or my point are a consistent staple of the offense. (sorry, i am a smart*ss)


For the record, I agree with you on Green, which is why I didn't include Slayton. I thoguht about including him, but I agree that when Green is healthy the offense clicks better. They need a compliment back to go with Slayton to keep him from wearing down. You can argue that Green was a mistake, but that is a completely seperate discussion.

I dissagree. IMO with an fresh Slayton this offense clicks better. We are definatly a more dangerous offense with Slaton.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by mussop

I dissagree. IMO with an fresh Slayton this offense clicks better. We are definatly a more dangerous offense with Slaton.

You bolded the wrong part of Cadams' post. Right after what you bolded to disagree with, he says that Green's value is as a compliment to slaton to keep slaton fresh. Read the whole post next time and you may realize you don't actually disagree.

I think you guys are all right. Slaton is the man. He is helped out and performs best when Green can take some of the carries off his shoulders to keep him fresh. This should be a priority next year in the draft (I know...one of about a hundred we have). I hope we spend a 3rd/4th on a back who can be our short yardage/big back complement to slaton.