Chronicle: Antwaun Molden

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Originally Posted by NBT

I just don't see any reason for any of these CB's to have to play FS. We've got Demps there now, the two Brandon's were supposedly taken with one of the safeties in mind, plus there are some others, so where exactly is the need? I just don't understand your harping on Dunta shifting to FS.

Just my two cents here but.....Demps is only average IMO. I have no problem with him back there, but Will Demps doesn't make me think that's a spot I can cross off of my upgrade list. I'm interested to see if either of the Brandons can get something done this year, but they haven't proved anything yet. You could say the same thing about Molden....but he at least appears to be in the mix to contribute this year, something that neither of the brandons did as a rookie.


At corner you have Dunta, Reeves, Bennet, Molden....and then guys like Fletcher and Faggins.

Reeves just got overpaid so he's here for a year or two and you would think they expect him to play. Bennet was one of the rookie sensations from last year and most would agree he will start at one of the 2 CB spots. Molden is expected to contribute, but is likely a year or two away from developing, but from all appearances the Texans look for him to be part of their long term plan (he's a rookie so that could change when camp starts).

When Dunta comes back that leaves you with four guys the Texans look at as potential starters. That's a good problem to have, but something has got to give. we play plenty of nickel so if Reeves get run out of town then that would make it easier to get all of them on the field, but even then someones not happy.Someone is likely to move to S to get our best DB's on the field.

With Dunta coming back from a major injury you have no idea what you are going to get. Even If he makes it back this year it is going to be highly unlikely that he is really back to his old self until 2009. Honestly Bennet or Molden probabl has better size to play S....but I think Dunta' reputation for knocking the crap out of people is one reason that his names get brought up so much.

I know this is blasphemy, but Dunta is probably a little over-rated at corner. He is still VERY good and our best by FAR before the injury, but he's not the super shut-down corner we like to think he is. Teams will throw at him on big 3rd downs...or with the game on the line. If he loses some of his burst and explosion from the injury then it might not be a bad idea. I would worry about him getting matched up on some of the big tall TE's.....but guys like Gates are a problem for everyone.