chaught76 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Houston is looking for a starting caliber back. It is said they are interested in Tatum Bell and Chris Benson. Knowing the temptations of our front office, do you think they would throw their hat into the ring with one of our current backs? Just wondering. :helmet:HTTR:logo: Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critz1407 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 nope, the way our passing game is starting out we may go through 2 backs this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttr77 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 The salary cap ramifications of trading either Portis or Betts would be too hard to overcome at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoBob Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 The salary cap ramifications of trading either Portis or Betts would be too hard to overcome at this point. Not that I want to trade Betts, but the cap hit wouldn't be terrible.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttr77 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Not that I want to trade Betts, but the cap hit wouldn't be terrible.... I thought he had a decent signing bonus in the contract he signed last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fieldy Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 We cut Marcus Mason after preseason so we're already down to only 3 RBs. Unless we can somehow manage to get him off the Ravens PS there is NO WAY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Houston is looking for a starting caliber back. It is said they are interested in Tatum Bell and Chris Benson.Knowing the temptations of our front office, do you think they would throw their hat into the ring with one of our current backs? Just wondering. :helmet:HTTR:logo: Peace. Do you mean Cedric Benson? My gosh, him and Tatum Bell? A drunk or a thief... :doh: That's rock-solid evidence how thin is the pool of available running backs. I'd like to see them snatch Marcus Mason off the Ravens' practice squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Brown Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Didn't Houston draft steve slaton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzinator53 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Mario Williams, Dunta Robinson, Andre Johnson and Demeco Ryans for Ladell Betts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaught76 Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Do you mean Cedric Benson? My gosh, him and Tatum Bell? A drunk or a thief... :doh: That's rock-solid evidence how thin is the pool of available running backs.I'd like to see them snatch Marcus Mason off the Ravens' practice squad. Yes, thank you for the correction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaught76 Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Didn't Houston draft steve slaton? Yeah, they did and his doing well. I think Houston is over-reacting a little. Good grief, they played Pittsburgh the first and the Steelers are argueably the best team in the league right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Brown Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Yeah, they did and his doing well. I think Houston is over-reacting a little. Good grief, they played Pittsburgh the first and the Steelers are argueably the best team in the league right now. thats what i thought. i would just start steve slaton. no need to have a knee jerk reaction and make a bad trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Didn't Houston draft steve slaton? Yeah, he had 13 carries for 43 yards in Week 1. Ahman Green got hurt last week, and was out most of the preseason with a groin injury. They also have Chris Taylor, a third year guy who's done nothing for them in 3 years. They put Chris Brown on IR at the beginning of the season with back problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaught76 Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 If they really are that desperate, why don't they sign Shaun Alexander? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BALLz Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I thought Shaun Alexander was still available. I wouldn't mind trading Betts. Not because I don't think he's good. I just think he deserves a shot somewhere. He's to good to be getting just one carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbowman Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Nope, we need Betts as our number 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speardog1 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I don't think they are going out of their way to make a big trade. From what I heard they just want to try out a few RBs for backups and practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooley4President Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 No way, no how. We need Betts, Rock is a great ST player and that's why he's on the team, he's not a viable #2 back especially in a league where having 2 capable backs is so important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 trade betts and bring back MASON!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panel Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 We cut Marcus Mason after preseason so we're already down to only 3 RBs. Unless we can somehow manage to get him off the Ravens PS there is NO WAY. That is easy, if we offer him a spot on our 53. He is a practice squad player, which means we can just get him at any time, and not give the raven anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Question? If Mason is really all that, why wouldn't the TEXANS go after him? He is on the practice squad, and can get plucked at anytime. Seems they would see what all the Mason supporters see. :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panel Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 No way, no how. We need Betts, Rock is a great ST player and that's why he's on the team, he's not a viable #2 back especially in a league where having 2 capable backs is so important. Yes he is capable #2, I think Rock could be a #1. He has started games for us before and has gone over 100 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmast000 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Trade Betts! Pull Mason off the Ravens practice squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumboSauce Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I thought Shaun Alexander was still available. I wouldn't mind trading Betts. Not because I don't think he's good. I just think he deserves a shot somewhere. He's to good to be getting just one carry. ^^^ I feel you man...the selfish side of me loves having a back of Betts talent to back up Portis..but the other side of me would love to see Betts get a shot as a featured/#1 back like Michael Turner has and a few others of past years. It was his choice to stay in the role he is in here though...so I happy to have him here. If Portis went down that would make Rock our back...I like rock but wouldn't feel too good about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Let's see... They have that stud receiver, that stud DLmen and that stud LBer. All three for Portis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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