Steve Slaton to IR

[WMH]

The way he has played this year.....whatever.

I am with you guys, it sure would be nice to see Foster get some touches. I can't fathom the thought of watching Brown be the main attraction for the last 4 games of his career, errr this season.

Updated info from the Chronic:
The Texans (5-7) have three running backs on the active roster: Chris Brown, Ryan Moats and Arian Foster. They also have Chris Henry on the practice squad. Coach Gary Kubiak said Wednesday that Brown will start against the Seahawks and that Foster will replace Slaton in the rotation.

For some strange reason, they just don't think Moats can cut the mustard against anyone but Buffalo......Curious.

[Mike]

Originally Posted by WMH

Coach Gary Kubiak said Wednesday that Brown will start against the Seahawks and that Foster will replace Slaton in the rotation.

For some strange reason, they just don't think Moats can cut the mustard against anyone but Buffalo......Curious.

I think they know what they have in Moats. He is a just a guy. He will have a role, play ST, get some garbage carries. They like Brown in Pass Pro, so he gets the nod. Foster will get the chance to see what he can do, from the sounds of it.

[TheMatrix31]

We never used Slaton properly. Had to use him in screens and short passes like Westbrook. Then, when we'd run him, we'd run him up the makeshift middle of our "offensive line".

Slaton will be fine, just make sure to play to his (and our team's) strengths

[Fonz the Boss]

I wonder whats in store for Slaton next year. Certainly next year's new coach will put emphasis on the power running game and i dont think he will have Steve Slaton as part of his equation.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by Fonz the Boss

I wonder whats in store for Slaton next year. Certainly next year's new coach will put emphasis on the power running game and i dont think he will have Steve Slaton as part of his equation.

Maybe not as big a part, but I'd be surprised if Slaton were out of the equation altogether. Even in that type of situation there'd be a need for a third down/change of pace back.

[Nconroe]

Slaton is a big playmaker. I hope he returns healthy to help us next year.

[HPF Bob]

Can't fumble while you're on IR.

Seriously, I hope Slaton bounces back. I've always felt he was miscast as an everydown back anyway.