Official Texans vs. Broncos Thread, 08/09/2008

[Roy P]

Well, we got to see the boys in action finally.

It appears that Steve Slaton should be getting at least 10 - 12 touches per game. I'm thinking passes in the flat, draw plays, screens, returns, etc. We have to use him enough to get some production but not too much so that he wears down and get injured.

That leaves me to the other guys in the RB stable. I was not amused. Chris Taylor and Darius Walker left me very underwhelmed. I was hopeful that Taylor would take the job and run away with it.

Conversely, I was content with the way Duane Brown played. He did well in pass protection and got out on the second level a couple of times that I could see. Brown still has some work to do in run blocking, but hopefully he can steer his man away from the RB.

Fletcher and even Faggins looked pretty good in terms of tackling, which was nice to see.
I don't recall seeing #28 play anywhere on the field, does anybody know if he's hurt?

There were a couple of plays in which #34 surprised me with his speed. Who knows, he might just make a decent safety after all is said and done.