Texans bringing in running back Cedric Benson

[coloradodude]

I am so glad that's over. Now hopefully we can get a shot at Moreno in the draft. Moreno and Slaton would give defens's fits.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by coloradodude

I am so glad that's over. Now hopefully we can get a shot at Moreno in the draft. Moreno and Slaton would give defens's fits.

if we take a RB early and he is not named Donald Brown then we are dumber then I thought. Brown is the perfect back for this team. That said I do not see us taking a RB in the 1st or 2nd rounds.

John McClain explained the RB that the team is looking for to compliment Slaton here. He states

Benson and Ahman Green are examples of what kind of back the Texans are looking for. Both weigh in the 220-pound range. If a back can make that one-cut move fast and get going downhill in a hurry, it doesn’t matter if he weighs 230 or more.

Andre Brown North Carolina St. and Rashad Jennings Liberty are two RBs that project to be drafted when the Texans are expected to be looking and that meet the size mentioned.

If you believe the McClain article then the Texans are done looking at veteran FA RBs until after the draft. I have a feeling he is wrong and that Michael Pittman, Reuban Droughs, or Warrick Dunn will come a calling soon.

Remember I want this team to draft 2 RBs, but Kubiak's mode of operation has been to get an older RB who understands the blocking assignments to be the #1 or #2 RB. So that is why I still expect a FA RB to sign here.

[John S]

I'm glad he signed with the Bengals. That was too much money for a backup.

[nunusguy]

I dunno, but doubt that anyone was surprised by the outcome of this situation ? And Benson did seem to be a good potential fit as the "Mr. Inside" to go with our bright, new "Mr. Outside" star back.
I'm still a little surprised that the ole man gave Smith & Kubiak the green-light to try to deal with Benson & his agent given his character issues, but maybe it shows a new sense of urgency by McNair to finally break into the winning column & the playoffs ?