Interested in Shaun Alexander?

[Dennis2112]

Shaun may have more left in the tank than Dayne but at what cost?

Will Shaun want big bucks for half the production he normally gave in the past?

I would lean toward drafting a RB than signing another older one

[Keith]

Shaun Alexander > Chris Brown

With $800k already invested in Brown though on a 2-yr contract (not to mention the money sunk in Ahman Green), I'm not sure the Texans would bite on Alexander.

Too bad though. Yeah, Alexander's been a tentative shell of his former self, but it wouldn't surprise me if he had one more good year left in him.

[lebowski]

Alexander looked like a great running back when he was running behind the best offensive line in football. Probably not a coincidence that his production dropped like a rock after Steve Hutchinson left for the Vikings. Alexander is past his prime. I'd rather have a younger, less expensive, healthier back.

[Froback]

Alexander has always had tremendous talent, yet there are many stories (and have been for years) that he tended to care more about certain off-the-field things more than football.

That is not to say he mailed it in, but more that now that he is getting older, it takes more "dedication" to preparing and playing the game, and he doesn't seem to have the "want to" like you have seen in other players as they get older.

I would pass on him for that reason. I think if he had a better history of work ethic, I would feel differently. But then, I think if he had that, he wouldn't have been let go by the Seahags.

[papabear]

I guess I'll clarify my "nope". If we didn't have Green and Brown I would be all for bringing in Alexander. As it is we have two vets who,if healthy, should give us plenty in the running game. If we brought in Alexander that doesn't leave many carries, or a roster spot, for a younger back to develop. I'm still curious about Taylor, and some people like Walker. Now throw Slaton in the mix. Either Taylor or Walker doesn't make this team. I suspect it is Walker because Taylor could me an emergency fullback as well, but it could go either way. That still leaves you with Four RB's. I don't want to add another one who is over the hill.

If Green gets cut then it might be worth a look, but only for cheap. I'm OK with a situation of two vets and two youngsters for when/if the vets get hurt.

[Froback]

If given the choice I would choose Rhodes (who was released by Oak) over Alexander.

But as Papabear stated, I don't see either being an option unless Green or Brown are dumped.

[Keith]

Some Alexander notes from John Clayton:

Shaun Alexander's two-day meeting with Cincinnati allowed each side to get to know each other, and it could lead to a signing down the road. ... Alexander will go to New Orleans for a visit Wednesday. There is 50-50 chance of a visit to the Denver Broncos later in the week.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print...type=blogEntry

A visit to Denver...? Seems reasonable that had maybe the Texans not signed Brown that a visit to "South Denver" might have been a possibility.