No love here for Slaton?

[Keith]

Originally Posted by KJ3

don't you think 18 carries is probably asking just a little too much out of the guy?

I would be concerned only if it looked like he lost something as the game wore on especially since speed is a key element to his game. As just an overall workload though, I don't have any big concerns. Slaton averaged more carries than that in college.

2006 - 13 games, 248 rushes (19.1/gm), 27 receptions - 21.1 touches/gm
2007 - 12 games, 211 rushes (17.6/gm), 26 receptions, 3 KORs - 20.0 touches/gm

I think he would be more effective if the Texans let Taylor (or some other bigger inside rusher currently not rostered) carry the ball 5-6 times per game. I think it might make Slaton look and feel even faster when he does carry the ball. Then let Darius Walker spell Slaton on a limited basis if a breather is needed or an injury occurs.

Otherwise, I'm kinda hoping Slaton has 20 touches per game from here out this season.