Chronicle: Antwaun Molden

[NBT]

You may be right, but I just don't see Dunta giving up on CB without a big fight. That was what I meant by "basckseat". Not that he wouldn't play FS if it was for the good of the team.

[KJ3]

Originally Posted by NBT

You may be right, but I just don't see Dunta giving up on CB without a big fight. That was what I meant by "basckseat". Not that he wouldn't play FS if it was for the good of the team.

yea, i agree with you.

but if it comes to it and we have the wonderful problem of molden developing well, i sure would like to see him, bennett and dunta together flying around the backfield! i hope no egos would stand in the way of that!

maybe molden should play safety?

[NBT]

I just don't see any reason for any of these CB's to have to play FS. We've got Demps there now, the two Brandon's were supposedly taken with one of the safeties in mind, plus there are some others, so where exactly is the need? I just don't understand your harping on Dunta shifting to FS.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by NBT

I just don't see any reason for any of these CB's to have to play FS. We've got Demps there now, the two Brandon's were supposedly taken with one of the safeties in mind, plus there are some others, so where exactly is the need? I just don't understand your harping on Dunta shifting to FS.

Just my two cents here but.....Demps is only average IMO. I have no problem with him back there, but Will Demps doesn't make me think that's a spot I can cross off of my upgrade list. I'm interested to see if either of the Brandons can get something done this year, but they haven't proved anything yet. You could say the same thing about Molden....but he at least appears to be in the mix to contribute this year, something that neither of the brandons did as a rookie.


At corner you have Dunta, Reeves, Bennet, Molden....and then guys like Fletcher and Faggins.

Reeves just got overpaid so he's here for a year or two and you would think they expect him to play. Bennet was one of the rookie sensations from last year and most would agree he will start at one of the 2 CB spots. Molden is expected to contribute, but is likely a year or two away from developing, but from all appearances the Texans look for him to be part of their long term plan (he's a rookie so that could change when camp starts).

When Dunta comes back that leaves you with four guys the Texans look at as potential starters. That's a good problem to have, but something has got to give. we play plenty of nickel so if Reeves get run out of town then that would make it easier to get all of them on the field, but even then someones not happy.Someone is likely to move to S to get our best DB's on the field.

With Dunta coming back from a major injury you have no idea what you are going to get. Even If he makes it back this year it is going to be highly unlikely that he is really back to his old self until 2009. Honestly Bennet or Molden probabl has better size to play S....but I think Dunta' reputation for knocking the crap out of people is one reason that his names get brought up so much.

I know this is blasphemy, but Dunta is probably a little over-rated at corner. He is still VERY good and our best by FAR before the injury, but he's not the super shut-down corner we like to think he is. Teams will throw at him on big 3rd downs...or with the game on the line. If he loses some of his burst and explosion from the injury then it might not be a bad idea. I would worry about him getting matched up on some of the big tall TE's.....but guys like Gates are a problem for everyone.

[KJ3]

Originally Posted by NBT

I just don't see any reason for any of these CB's to have to play FS. We've got Demps there now, the two Brandon's were supposedly taken with one of the safeties in mind, plus there are some others, so where exactly is the need? I just don't understand your harping on Dunta shifting to FS.

so mc3limbs and 2 guys who have only seen practice fields are who you are going to throw out at safety? demps is okay but the brandon's have a few guys to pass before they see playing time. although the possibility of run down/pass down safety rotation is quite feasable. demps/earl/brown cover the runs, maybe harrison/brown/molden on passes? i don't know but banking on demps and homedudes as reason to not look for change at S is silly because none of them are that caliber player.

look, if dunta comes back and he's able to play like he did pre-injury...then go dunta do what you do and i'll never mention dunta and S in the same sentence except for, "man how dumb was i to think dunta, this golden statue of a CB, should play S". but why should dunta move to S?! haven't you been paying attention?! he's been teetering on and off of a cliff called retirement with how badly he was injured. people say two years IF he ever recovers fully. maybe play S for one year? look at bob sanders and tell me dunta doesn't immediately take on his role. ballhawk, big hitter, cover guy, smart, leader...that's why. and because bennett-demps-robinson-molden sounds better, bigger and faster than bennett-demps-brown-robinson.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by KJ3

look, if dunta comes back and he's able to play like he did pre-injury...then go dunta do what you do and i'll never mention dunta and S in the same sentence except for, "man how dumb was i to think dunta, this golden statue of a CB, should play S". but why should dunta move to S?! haven't you been paying attention?! he's been teetering on and off of a cliff called retirement with how badly he was injured. people say two years IF he ever recovers fully. maybe play S for one year? look at bob sanders and tell me dunta doesn't immediately take on his role. ballhawk, big hitter, cover guy, smart, leader...that's why. and because bennett-demps-robinson-molden sounds better, bigger and faster than bennett-demps-brown-robinson.

And they said he would have to wait to run, and he was running back in March. I am not saying he cannot still have a set back, but the man is way ahead of anyones projection.

Don't underestimate the power of a contract year.

[KJ3]

Originally Posted by painekiller

And they said he would have to wait to run, and he was running back in March. I am not saying he cannot still have a set back, but the man is way ahead of anyones projection.

Don't underestimate the power of a contract year.

true and good point but that isn't always necessarily a good thing. i'm sure doctors are smart enough to set a date that can be pushed, but pushing it is....pushing it hahaha....we'll keep hope alive though, and as long as dunta keeps on truckin' all we can get is the best outcome!

if dunta plans on laying out a little extra for his contract year i must say i'm at least a little bit disappointed. he's the one preaching heart and intensity and those words coming from someone giving 99% don't mean as much.