Steve Slaton to IR

[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.

[kRocket]

Something tells me we may not be running a ZBS and won't need a 'cut and up-field' running back as badly next year. They may convert Hill to a lineman, maybe RT, and let Winston move to RG, IDK. But changes are coming I think. Meyers, of course, might be a casualty if this comes to be.

Slaton may become a good third down option.