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RB Domanick Davis Back On The Field (1 Viewer)

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Domanick Davis, who sat out during mini-camp returned to the practice field Friday. Davis, who had been nursing a sore knee, split time with a bevy of other Texans’ running backs, but the fourth-year player out of LSU said he felt fine following Friday morning’s practice.

“I’m feeling pretty good,” Davis said. “I did a little more than they wanted me to do so it’s feeling pretty good. Whenever I start feeling like it’s back to normal then that’s when I’ll do more. I’m kind of pushing it a little more to see how far it’ll let me go without swelling up and it’s not so that’s pretty good.”

Originally Davis was slated for just individual periods Friday morning. Knowing that he’s only going to practice once a day, Davis decided to do more than just position drills.

“I did way more than that because I’m pushing myself a little hard too. It’s not normal but it feels good enough to do it. I’m just going to take it one day at a time and just take it slow.”

 
Texans RB Davis says knee is not swelling

Associated Press

7/29/2006

HOUSTON (AP) - Domanick Davis felt great to be back on the field this week after sitting out more than seven months after knee surgery.

But after all went well in his first test during drills at Houston Texans training camp, there was still a nervousness gnawing at the running back. Even when he broke a long run on the outside and eluded defenders with a cutback to the inside, he still wasn't sure if his problem was fixed.

The ailment that led to surgery wasn't as much about how he felt while he was playing, but how his knee swelled and ached afterward.

So after his first practice, Davis waited and hoped - and a few hours later the good news was delivered to him as he looked down at a non-inflamed knee.

"There's no swelling," he said with a smile. "I feel real good."

Davis missed five games last season and was hindered for most of the rest because of the swelling in his knee. He has joined his teammates for training camp, but for now he is only participating in one practice a day.

Despite his injury, Davis managed to run for 976 yards last season, just shy of his third straight 1,000 yard rushing year. The Texans voiced their confidence in the diminutive Davis by passing on Reggie Bush and choosing defensive end Mario Williams in the draft.

Davis said his knee is not yet fully healed, but it's getting close. He said it was tough to hold back after sitting out for so long.

"It feels good to be back," he said. "I couldn't wait. I was more excited than anything, but at the same time I can't get over-excited because I don't want to go ahead and act like my knee is 100 per cent right now and get hurt again."

Coach Gary Kubiak said he was glad to see Davis back in action but the coaching staff would be careful with the player and his progress.

"It was very good," he said. "We kept an eye on him. We limited just a little bit, but it was interesting because he wanted more. This is a huge week for this team and that player, and I think we all know that. We have to be smart as coaches, but every positive step is going to be very exciting."

Davis said his knee was a little "stiff" after practice, but felt better after some time on the stationary bike.

For now, Davis is excited about the new zone blocking schemes that Kubiak has implemented, in addition to his new - and what he believes, improved - offensive line. Houston drafted six-foot-seven, 310-pound Eric Winston of Miami and Charles Spencer, a six-four, 350-pound player from Pittsburgh. They signed free agent tackle Ephraim Salaam (six-seven, 295).

The five-foot-nine Davis has taken to calling them "giants" and is looking forward to working with them this season.

"I think we have a lot of work to do as far as getting together and developing our identity," he said. "But once we get that done, we'll get out there and have fun, and that's when you'll see good things happen."

 
GREAT news for DDavis owners, and yet another reason why you shouldn't be too worried about injuries until you get to Training Camps.

 
GREAT news for DDavis owners, and yet another reason why you shouldn't be too worried about injuries until you get to Training Camps.
I was getting a little anxious since trading Tater Bell for DD in a dynasty league. :mellow:
 
I think this is the time for Davis owners to sell. But, I see this as a mirage .... how long can it last? I cannot think too long.

 
Texans | D. Davis returns to the field

Published Sat Jul 29 9:23:00 p.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) The Associated Press reports Houston Texans RB Domanick Davis (knee) returned to the field this week after sitting the past seven months due to knee surgery. Davis said his knee is not fully healed, but that it's getting close. Davis added, "It feels good to be back. I couldn't wait. I was more excited than anything, but at the same time I can't get over-excited because I don't want to go ahead and act like my knee is 100 percent right now and get hurt again."

 
I think this is the time for Davis owners to sell. But, I see this as a mirage .... how long can it last? I cannot think too long.
Why would you sell low?Bad advice.

 
I think this is the time for Davis owners to sell.  But, I see this as a mirage .... how long can it last?  I cannot think too long.
Why would you sell low?Bad advice.
after a couple of "healthy" practices, many will deem healthy and value will be back to normal. but, i do not see the knee/health lasting ....
 
I think this is the time for Davis owners to sell. But, I see this as a mirage .... how long can it last? I cannot think too long.
Why would you sell low?Bad advice.
I think his value could easily go lower. If the knee sidelines him for much of training camp, as I think it well might, you'll only get pennies on the dollar for him ... if that. I don't think this news is particularly great either. It's encouraging for DD owners that he's out there, but he's obviously limited right now. He's admits he isn't 100% and the knee stiffened up on him today. I'd be cautiously optimistic if I owned Davis, but I just dealt the guy today because I think the knee is going to be an issue all season.

 
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I don't think you can try to move Davis. The second you try to sell him, every shark is going to smell blood in the water and know you're down on him, and so they aren't going to offer you fair value in return. The only way I'd consider trading Davis is if someone else approached ME with him, because then I could bargain from a position of strength without letting everyone know that I wasn't comfortable with having Davis as one of my top2 RBs.

All this is hypothetical, though. Personally, I have no problems with Davis. I still think he's going to play 12 games, as is customary, and I think he's going to be one of the top 5 backs in PPR leagues (and possibly non-PPR leagues, too) over those 12 games- also as is customary.

 
Texans | D. Davis sits out afternoon practice

Published Sun Jul 30 9:40:00 p.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) Ana Chavez, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans RB Domanick Davis (knee) sat out the afternoon practice Sunday, July 30, after spending the morning practice watching from the exercise bike. Head coach Gary Kubiak said, "It may be a process where he goes two days and then takes a day off and come back with two more. We're going to do what's best for him and this football team. But the key thing is that we have to make sure that everything is fine with the knee. It looks like it is, so we have to sit down and chart out the course."

 
Texans | Team will continue to look for veteran running back

Published Sun Jul 30 9:46:00 p.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said the team would continue to search for veteran running backs around the league.

 
Texans | D. Davis sits out afternoon practice

Published Sun Jul 30 9:40:00 p.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) Ana Chavez, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans RB Domanick Davis (knee) sat out the afternoon practice Sunday, July 30, after spending the morning practice watching from the exercise bike. Head coach Gary Kubiak said, "It may be a process where he goes two days and then takes a day off and come back with two more. We're going to do what's best for him and this football team. But the key thing is that we have to make sure that everything is fine with the knee. It looks like it is, so we have to sit down and chart out the course."
link to story of originhttp://www.houstontexans.com/news/detail.p...20Latest%20News

Injury update: Domanick Davis spent the first half of morning practice watching from the exercise bike and then sat out for the afternoon.

“First off, we want him to go every morning with it," Kubiak said."That’s what we what we want him to do. The first two days were good. He had a little soreness yesterday and he came in and we took a look at it. We took an MRI yesterday; it looked good. It is bothering him; he is sore. It may be a process where he goes two days and then takes a day off and come back with two more. We’re going to do what’s best for him and this football team. But the key thing is that we have to make sure that everything is fine with the knee. It looks like it is, so we have to sit down and chart out the course.”

 
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“First off, we want him to go every morning with it," Kubiak said."That’s what we what we want him to do. The first two days were good. He had a little soreness yesterday and he came in and we took a look at it. We took an MRI yesterday; it looked good. It is bothering him; he is sore.
You could just as easily read that and bold "It is bothering him; he is sore."
 
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“First off, we want him to go every morning with it," Kubiak said."That’s what we what we want him to do. The first two days were good. He had a little soreness yesterday and he came in and we took a look at it. We took an MRI yesterday; it looked good. It is bothering him; he is sore.
You could just as easily read that and bold "It is bothering him; he is sore."
Actually, I thought I had bolded both sentences.
 
If DD is as hurt as some of you are suggesting, do you believe they'll go the FA route (C. Brown? M. Bennett?) or possibly give one of the backs on their roster a shot?

I'd love to see them give W. Lundy a shot. He had a solid college career and I felt the Texans lucked out when they selected him in the draft.

Thoughts?

 
No New Damage For RB D. Davis, Concerns Remain

John McClain, Houston Chronicle - [Full Article]

RB Domanick Davis is the key to the Texans' running game, and he has been nursing a sore knee that is running short of cartilage. The plan was to let him practice once a day, but soreness after the second day caused him to get an MRI exam that didn't show any new damage. HC Kubiak, who wants to run the ball consistently to set up the passing game, and OC Troy Calhoun have been concerned about Davis since they got to Houston. The coaches won't admit it now, but they know there is a good chance Davis will miss a lot of playing time because of his knee.

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For all you DD owners, trade him if you can. I got Lee Evans and 1st round supplemental draft pick for him. The writing is on the wall! He's not going to last the season much less years to come in a dynasty league. How anyone can believe that is beyond me.

 
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Domanick Davis: Knee Flares Up

RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com

Monday, July 31, 2006

Update: Davis felt soreness in his knee after the second day of training camp, prompting an MRI exam that didn't show any new damage, the Houston Chronicle reports. Davis, who had been participating in one practice a day, is now sitting out both practices.

Recommendation: While the Texans aren't overreacting yet, this is not good news. Head coach Gary Kubiak is counting on Davis to be a big part of the offense, and the running back's presence on the roster factored in the decision-making process for not selecting Reggie Bush with the No. 1 overall pick. For now, the Texans are going to see where the knee is at a week from now, while exploring other options. Antowain Smith and Vernand Morency are competing for playing time behind Davis.

 
If DD is as hurt as some of you are suggesting, do you believe they'll go the FA route (C. Brown? M. Bennett?) or possibly give one of the backs on their roster a shot?

I'd love to see them give W. Lundy a shot. He had a solid college career and I felt the Texans lucked out when they selected him in the draft.

Thoughts?
if they were actually free agents, yeah. whether they wish to trade for them is another story
 
I'd love to see them give W. Lundy a shot. He had a solid college career and I felt the Texans lucked out when they selected him in the draft.

Thoughts?
A longshot, but worth watching.
 
I have A. Smith, Morency, and Lundy in various leagues. I just traded DD in the only league I have him in. Unless the Texans trade for a RB I think one of those three is going to have some nice value this year. Which one, I have no idea.

 
I'd love to see them give W. Lundy a shot. He had a solid college career and I felt the Texans lucked out when they selected him in the draft.

Thoughts?
A longshot, but worth watching.
why all the lundy love when reports from camp have been be how impressive chris taylor, who is also a rookie, has looked. he has just as much of a shot at this point as lundy. IMO smith and Morency who will have the value. with Morency having the most upside out of the whole group. i also wouldn't rule out Wells ending up back there.
 
I'd love to see them give W. Lundy a shot. He had a solid college career and I felt the Texans lucked out when they selected him in the draft.

Thoughts?
A longshot, but worth watching.
I do think Lundy's a long shot... very akin to Mike Bell in Denver... but I've got a feeling about this guy. And I definitely think that DD is done. Flat out done.

 
I think this is the time for Davis owners to sell.  But, I see this as a mirage .... how long can it last?  I cannot think too long.
Why would you sell low?Bad advice.
after a couple of "healthy" practices, many will deem healthy and value will be back to normal. but, i do not see the knee/health lasting ....
Care to re-evaluate Brandow:Domanick Davis had his knee looked at again

Published Tue Aug 1 7:56:00 p.m. ET 2006

(Rotoworld) Domanick Davis had his knee looked at again Tuesday.

Impact: Davis' status for the rest of training camp is very questionable. Texans head coach Gary Kubiak hinted he may be interested in acquiring another running back

Texans | D. Davis misses practice

Tuesday Published Tue Aug 1 7:19:00 p.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) ESPNews reports Houston Texans RB Domanick Davis (knee) missed practice Tuesday, Aug. 1, to have his knee examined.

There is concern in Houston that Domanic won't be 100% all season

Published Tue Aug 1 10:31:00 a.m. ET 2006

(Rotoworld) There is concern in Houston that Domanick Davis won't be "100%" all season.

Impact: He sat out a second straight day of practice Monday. At this stage, his projections for 2006 should be adjusted for at least a handful of missed games, if not more.

 
So far DD knee has been sore and the MRI revealed no new problems. Is this a case of over reaction or should there be serious concern. If DD can't play effectively, then some in the Texans organization should be shot for not drafting Bush. :angry:

 
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I traded DD and Heap for LaMont Jordan and a crap throw-in in a dynasty about two weeks and, however it plays out, I'm glad I did it. I don't wish any harm to DD, but this is exactly why I "overpaid" to get Jordan. I figured DD to miss his Dodds' projection by about 50 points. I'm glad this ongoing knee drama isn't my problem anymore. I'd advise anybody to avoid him like the plague this year.

 
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This is starting to sound eerily like Fred Taylor's knee last year. I have feeling we won't know for sure either way about Davis for awhile. Re-drafter beware.

 
So far DD knee has been sore and the MRI revealed no new problems. Is this a case of over reaction or should there be serious concern. If DD can't play effectively, then some in the Texans organization should be shot for not drafting Bush. :angry:
Are you kidding? Reggie Bush is the highest paid runningback in the NFL.Let me repeat that. REGGIE BUSH IS THE HIGHEST PAID RUNNINGBACK IN THE NFL.He's making more money than LaDainian Tomlinson. He's making more money than Clinton Portis. He's making more money than Edgerrin James. He's making more money than Shaun Alexander. He's making more money than Tiki Barber. *AND HE HASN'T EVEN PLAYED A DOWN OF FOOTBALL YET*.Let that sink in. In order for Reggie Bush to validate the type of money that's been spent on him, HE IS GOING TO NEED TO PLAY BETTER THAN SHAUN ALEXANDER OR LADAINIAN TOMLINSON. He could play like the 3rd best RB in all of football, and he still wouldn't be worth all of the money that's been spent on him. And despite what everyone says, I'd say he's got a less than 50% chance of even winding up as the 3rd best RB in all of football.Everyone thinks rookies are such a sure thing. Remember Robert Gallery? The guy who was lauded as the most "can't-miss" prospect of the past 20 years? Apparently, he can't even win the Right Tackle spot. So much for "can't-miss" prospects.
 
i'd be ridiculously high on davis if it wasnt for his health. i'm watching this real close. if you guys hear anything new keep posting

 
The Texans are one of the teams who've apparently approached the Saints about the availability of M. Bennett according to the local news around here. The Saints are wanting a 3rd round draft pick and first to see that Deuce is holding up ok.

Also it sounds like Kubiak would favor Smith over Morency at this point. Morency is too much of a slasher for Kubiak's taste if the rumors are to be believed.

Again most of this is from the local newscasts, so no link. Take it for what it's worth.

 
It is possible the knee is a problem all year, but that he also plays all/most of the year with it being a problem during the week and missing practices etc. The coaching staff and DD will try to come up with a plan to get him on the field as the starter every sunday, and in trying to come up with that plan they have to see what his practice limits are going to be. There are likely to be more setbacks, but I wouldn't overreact and try to get rid of him right now. His stock isn't high for a trade right now anyway. I'd advise to take a wait and see approach. The Texans know that DD is far and away their most valuable and talented running back, so they will give him every chance to stay/get healthy and ready for the regular season.

On another note, is anyone familiar with the procedure he had and how players (running backs especially) bounce back from it? I know it was artho. knee surgery to deal with his inflammation, but has anyone had first hand experience or real knowledge on how the knee usually responds to this and if it is a really serious problem?

 
Wonder if the Texans would make a push to try and get Thomas Jones or Chris Brown. They would seem to be the best options available in terms of getting an established RB in the mix in case Davis' injury remains a season-long problem (which it appears will be the case).

 
SSOG said:
hooptd said:
So far DD knee has been sore and the MRI revealed no new problems. Is this a case of over reaction or should there be serious concern. If DD can't play effectively, then some in the Texans organization should be shot for not drafting Bush. :angry:
Are you kidding? Reggie Bush is the highest paid runningback in the NFL.Let me repeat that. REGGIE BUSH IS THE HIGHEST PAID RUNNINGBACK IN THE NFL.He's making more money than LaDainian Tomlinson. He's making more money than Clinton Portis. He's making more money than Edgerrin James. He's making more money than Shaun Alexander. He's making more money than Tiki Barber. *AND HE HASN'T EVEN PLAYED A DOWN OF FOOTBALL YET*.Let that sink in. In order for Reggie Bush to validate the type of money that's been spent on him, HE IS GOING TO NEED TO PLAY BETTER THAN SHAUN ALEXANDER OR LADAINIAN TOMLINSON. He could play like the 3rd best RB in all of football, and he still wouldn't be worth all of the money that's been spent on him. And despite what everyone says, I'd say he's got a less than 50% chance of even winding up as the 3rd best RB in all of football.Everyone thinks rookies are such a sure thing. Remember Robert Gallery? The guy who was lauded as the most "can't-miss" prospect of the past 20 years? Apparently, he can't even win the Right Tackle spot. So much for "can't-miss" prospects.
Thats just the reality of getting picked high in the draft. He doesn't have to play better than LT or SA now, he just needs to be an elite back in time. Next year AP has a decent shot at being one of the highest paid RB's...edit: to add, i agree that Bush more then likely won't be a top 3 back in Football anytime soon...
 
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SSOG said:
hooptd said:
So far DD knee has been sore and the MRI revealed no new problems. Is this a case of over reaction or should there be serious concern. If DD can't play effectively, then some in the Texans organization should be shot for not drafting Bush. :angry:
Are you kidding? Reggie Bush is the highest paid runningback in the NFL.Let me repeat that. REGGIE BUSH IS THE HIGHEST PAID RUNNINGBACK IN THE NFL.

He's making more money than LaDainian Tomlinson. He's making more money than Clinton Portis. He's making more money than Edgerrin James. He's making more money than Shaun Alexander. He's making more money than Tiki Barber. *AND HE HASN'T EVEN PLAYED A DOWN OF FOOTBALL YET*.

Let that sink in. In order for Reggie Bush to validate the type of money that's been spent on him, HE IS GOING TO NEED TO PLAY BETTER THAN SHAUN ALEXANDER OR LADAINIAN TOMLINSON. He could play like the 3rd best RB in all of football, and he still wouldn't be worth all of the money that's been spent on him. And despite what everyone says, I'd say he's got a less than 50% chance of even winding up as the 3rd best RB in all of football.

Everyone thinks rookies are such a sure thing. Remember Robert Gallery? The guy who was lauded as the most "can't-miss" prospect of the past 20 years? Apparently, he can't even win the Right Tackle spot. So much for "can't-miss" prospects.
This post does not take into account that Bush is signed for SIX years.While Bush is the highest paid RB TODAY, I will give a 100% gaurantee, that he will NOT be the highest paid RB starting next year and thereafter.

 
I've been telling you guys that the team has been worried about Dom for a while....Smith will struggle to make the team and if he does he is a short yardage/goal line back only. I've watched them in camp and he is slow....as hell.

I like Morency to explode into the scene and get most of the carries if Dom continues to have issues...and I think he will. Morency has explosive cutting abilities and his only problem has been that he wants to use his moves too soon. He has been getting better at finding a crease and waiting till he gets into the open field to start making his moves...and he has em in spades.

I think that Lundy has a shot at being the goal line/short yardage back...if he can show he can handle it in preseason I think Smith gets cut. Also....we will sign a back if we can get one without giving up too much for him. JMO

 
I really liked what I saw from Morency in Week 17 last season but the early word this year was Kubiak wasn't very impressed. What's the skinny with Morency now?

 
I really liked what I saw from Morency in Week 17 last season but the early word this year was Kubiak wasn't very impressed. What's the skinny with Morency now?
"the word" is just a buch of fans worried about a few comments in the press designed to put some pressure on Morency....Kubiak is putting pressure on Morency to make one cut and press the crease instead of using his natural instincts as soon as he touches the ball. Morency has been getting plenty of first team reps and is responding to the coach's pressure to change his decision making when he touches the rock. If Kubiak didn't like him he wouldn't be running with the first team so much in practice.
 
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I really liked what I saw from Morency in Week 17 last season but the early word this year was Kubiak wasn't very impressed. What's the skinny with Morency now?
"the word" is just a buch of fans worried....Kubiak is putting pressure on Morency to make one cut and press the crease instead of using his natural instincts as soon as he touches the ball. Morency has been getting plenty of first team reps and is responding to the coach's pressure to change his decision making when he touches the rock. If Kubiak didn't like him he wouldn't be running with the first team so much in practice.
I didn't realize he was but that's good to know. Thanks much for that. :)
 
The biggest problem I have with Morency is the plantar fasciatis (sp?). Not an issue that goes away over a week or two and will most likely bother him the whole year. Could mean the difference between hitting the hole with speed or getting late to the hole.

As you mentioned, Smith is not the answer here leaving Wali Lundy. Kubiak has mentioned in the past how Lundy was custom-made for this scheme as he is the 'one cut and go' type of runner that has been so successful in this scheme.

Dynasty owners take note. Wali Lundy in the late rounds could be a steal.

 
I really liked what I saw from Morency in Week 17 last season but the early word this year was Kubiak wasn't very impressed. What's the skinny with Morency now?
"the word" is just a buch of fans worried about a few comments in the press designed to put some pressure on Morency....Kubiak is putting pressure on Morency to make one cut and press the crease instead of using his natural instincts as soon as he touches the ball. Morency has been getting plenty of first team reps and is responding to the coach's pressure to change his decision making when he touches the rock. If Kubiak didn't like him he wouldn't be running with the first team so much in practice.
Is Morency practicing at this point? Or has his plantar fasciitis been keeping him out of camp so far. plantar fasciitis is actually somewhat serious, but there are varying degrees of it...i wonder what activity he is doing right now.
 
Update: Morency missed some time in Houston's recent mini-camp sessions because of plantar fasciitis, the Texans' official site reports.

Recommendation: The team also worked without starter Domanick Davis (knee) and draft pick Wali Lundy (strained hamstring), leaving head coach Gary Kubiak with Antowain Smith, Chris Taylor and Damien Rhodes to split the majority of reps. Morency and Smith are the leading candidates to become Davis' backup, which is a position of potential value considering Davis' injury history. Last season, Jonathan Wells gained 325 yards on the ground and 179 through the air while scoring four touchdowns in 15 games (six starts) filling in for Davis.

Also an explanation of plantar fasciatis:

Plantar fasciitis is that pain in the bottom of your foot that especially hurts first thing in the morning when you try to get out of bed and stand on it, or after sitting for awhile.

It is caused by wounding the tough fascia connective tissue on the bottom of your foot. This band runs from your heel to the ball of your foot. It supports your arch and it transmits your weight across the bottom of the foot with each step you take.

If the plantar fascia gets bruised or over-stretched, the inflammation causes the heel and foot pain. It can also get partially detached from the heel and a calcium deposit can form - a heel spur.

 

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