Duane Brown named starter!

[HPF Bob]

I'm with Mike. This really means nothing other than that the Texans *want* him to be the starting LT from the get go. Now it is up to Brown to acclimate or lose his spot. Left tackle is one position you don't want to joke around with if you want a healthy quarterback.

If Brown drowns, they'll be back with Salaam in a jiffy. If we needed any more confirmation, I think this news moves Charles Spencer out of any plans at LT.

[Arky]

I think one should expect a reasonable amount of rookie mistakes. Hopefully, no one gets hurt during the learning process. I believe guys like Ugoh, D'brick, etc. had times when they struggled during their rookie years....

Salaam's game, if used as a "reliever", may improve by not having to go the whole ballgame anymore...

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

If we needed any more confirmation, I think this news moves Charles Spencer out of any plans at LT.

I hate to report it, but word is Spencer is walking around with a noticeable limp. And he's not involved in team drills, just individual workouts.

[painekiller]

This is a none story. It is all about the developement of a 1st round pick.

The team would rather have Brown work against Mario day in day out and get pushed than have him going against Cochran. Come mid August, if the kid is not ready, then Salaam is ready to go.

At this point it is about reps, quality reps for the rookie, Salaam does not need those same reps.

[papabear]

I'm with PK. Salaam hass been in the league for ten years....reps in May don't mean a whole lot to him, but they can be very valuable for a rookie. The Texans are going to be able to find out exactly what they have a lot sooner this way. When the season rolls around Salaam could still very easily be starting.

[lebowski]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

I hate to report it, but word is Spencer is walking around with a noticeable limp. And he's not involved in team drills, just individual workouts.

Bummer. Where did this info come from? Have a link?

[Bigtinylittle]

I have no idea whether Spencer is limping, but I am starting to lose hope that he will make a sucessful comeback. It has been a year and a half since he was injured, and he can't work out yet with the team. I am starting to get the feeling that he he is in more pain than he is admitting. Sort of like Davis was. Davis kept saying he was almost ready, but it turned out he was just stringing everyone along.

I am leaning now toward the idea that Spencer is going to go on IR in August.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by Bigtinylittle

I have no idea whether Spencer is limping, but I am starting to lose hope that he will make a sucessful comeback. It has been a year and a half since he was injured, and he can't work out yet with the team. I am starting to get the feeling that he he is in more pain than he is admitting. Sort of like Davis was. Davis kept saying he was almost ready, but it turned out he was just stringing everyone along.

I am leaning now toward the idea that Spencer is going to go on IR in August.

It's been doubtful since the injury, but he's making progress and if reports are right that he's good to go for training camp are right then that keeps the dream alive so to speak. Zierlein noticed the limp, but that could have been because he rolled an ankle, his hammy was tight, or someone stepped on his foot. Of course the most likely is that it is due to his injury. I see no reason to lose hope now. The chances of him making it back are as good, or better, than they have ever been.

[KJ3]

i'm alright with brown in the line. that's why we picked him. salaam is back to why we signed him: as a stop gap emergency player. i have a feeling he's getting torn to shreds by mario though, which may or may not be bad for brown's psyche...he's probably alright, but i just can't imagine seeing that huge mammoth lining up ready to maul me!!

spencer returning to any position, even backup, is like found money at this point. if he's a capable backup there is no reason to let him go, and certainly we'll all be rejoicing if he makes the miracle-comeback, but i think smithiak is waaaaaay more cut-throat about injuries than casserly/capers. if spencer starts sliding down the dom davis/williams slide i don't think he'll make it to the bottom.

[NBT]

I'm real sorry, if that is true about Spencer. He really wants it, plus he has a family to support (of course we all do, too). I hope the knee stabilizes for him so he can play again.

[edo783]

Originally Posted by lebowski

Bummer. Where did this info come from? Have a link?

It was Lance Zerlien that said it after watching one of the mini-camp days..