Arian Foster Leaves Practice Early (1 Viewer)

[Mash]

Left practice with a "sore knee". Expected to play Sunday. Something to monitor, but hopefully this turns out to be nothing.

http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2012/09/foster-reed-leave-practice-early-with-injuries/

Excerpt from Rotoworld:

"Arian Foster was limited with a knee injury in Thursday's practice.

Foster missed the last quarter of practice after developing soreness in his knee. Coach Gary Kubiak believes Foster will be "OK" and should be ready for Sunday's game versus the Dolphins. While it sounds like Foster is safe to plug in as a RB1, we recommend checking back Friday afternoon to ensure the soreness isn't of the lingering variety. Sep 6 - 2:57 PM"

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Took him in two leagues. Sorry guys, my bad.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Bump Tate....Very good chance this game is over by halftime.

 

[steelerfan1]

i think if he just eats a couple of burgers he's going to be fine.

 

[VikingFrog]

Who is Tate's handcuff?

 

[GregR]

Who is Tate's handcuff?

Forsett.

 

[12punch]

Who is Tate's handcuff?

 

[LHUCKS]

 

[gethugefast1]

Nothing to see here

 

[CurlyDumps]

Unpossible. Foster's kneecaps are fused with adamantium.

 

[SameSongNDance]

Dropped for Ogletree.

Seriously though, I don't think owners should be all that concerned.

 

[Kboyd78]

That dropped for Oglethorpe comment made me shart my pants a little that was hilarious

 

[dcgangstas]

There's no "anti-awesomeness" in Arian's knee.

120 yards rushing and 2 TDs on the Dolphins on Sunday.

 

[Mohawk]

Unpossible. Foster's kneecaps are fused with adamantium.

Well at least it's not unobtanium!

 

[Warpig]

Dropped for Ogletree.Seriously though, I don't think owners should be all that concerned.

Shark move. ( )

 

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IMO this is probably more of a "You're going to be carrying the ball 30 times on Sunday... go ahead and hit the showers early and get some rest." type of "soreness"

 

[Da Guru]

Dropped for Ogletree.Seriously though, I don't think owners should be all that concerned.

Knee problems before the season starts is always of some concern given his ADP. I know the Tate owners licking their chops right now.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Was there an actual tweak or injury, or was he just sore in the knee area?

 

[Bigboy10182000]

I knew this vegan thing would catch up to him

 

[We Tigers]

Dropped for Ogletree.Seriously though, I don't think owners should be all that concerned.

Knee problems before the season starts is always of some concern given his ADP. I know the Tate owners licking their chops right now.

When aren't Tate owners licking their chops? They expect Arian Foster to be hit by a truck every time he crosses the street, largely on account of him being an undrafted free agent who clearly lacks the pedigree to dodge vehicles without the Houston system.

 

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Foster limited as precaution

Arian Foster, RB, HOU

News: The Texans' official website reports running back Arian Foster (knee) left practice Thursday as a precaution, but coach Gary Kubiak said Foster will be fine for Week 1 against the Dolphins. Foster rushed for 139 yards on 20 carries in two games played against Miami in his career. He will encounter a defense that has allowed just 83 yards against running backs last season.

Analysis: It's not time to go into panic mode. It seems as though the Texans just wanted to be cautious Thursday and limit the reps Foster received. As of now, he is playing Sunday and is a great Fantasy start. Ben Tate would obviously replace Foster if anything serious happened to the Texans' starting running back. Foster was limited because of injury last season against the Dolphins, totaling 10 carries for 33 yards and no touchdowns. We expect better numbers this time around, even though the Dolphins yielded just 14.1 Fantasy points per week to running backs in 2011.

Source: CBS

 

[need2know]

uh oh.

Arian Foster (knee, questionable) missed Texans practice on Friday and will be a game-day decision Sunday against the Dolphins.

We're becoming more and more concerned with Foster's availability. Per beat writer John McClain, coach Gary Kubiak "said he's optimistic" about Foster's Week 1 status, but "didn't sound real encouraging." Foster came down with a sore knee during the end of Thursday's practice. The Texans were concerned enough to give him an MRI. While they insist the exam came back clean, Foster didn't take the field on Friday and looks questionable at best for Week 1. Ben Tate would be a 25-touch candidate if Foster were to be inactive.

 

[northwoods]

uh oh.Arian Foster (knee, questionable) missed Texans practice on Friday and will be a game-day decision Sunday against the Dolphins.We're becoming more and more concerned with Foster's availability. Per beat writer John McClain, coach Gary Kubiak "said he's optimistic" about Foster's Week 1 status, but "didn't sound real encouraging." Foster came down with a sore knee during the end of Thursday's practice. The Texans were concerned enough to give him an MRI. While they insist the exam came back clean, Foster didn't take the field on Friday and looks questionable at best for Week 1. Ben Tate would be a 25-touch candidate if Foster were to be inactive.

%^&*!!! (eom)

 

[shadyridr]

somewhere Rizzler weeps

 

[need2know]

if he starts you have to play him right? I mean what are the odds its way more tate than foster now even if they both play? If you have another option should you go ahead and leave foster on the bench? what a ####ty situation

 

[SameSongNDance]

Okay, now I'm worried. I laughed when the dude in my $1,000 league reached for Tate in the 5th round. Bah.

 

[need2know]

Okay, now I'm worried. I laughed when the dude in my $1,000 league reached for Tate in the 5th round. Bah.

same thing happened to me. I dont really like the idea of handcuffs taking up spots on the roster, esp not that early in the draft so of course I missed out on tate. this seems to me that foster will play but play less. which is a far worse situation for everyone.

 

[ppierce]

Okay, now I'm worried. I laughed when the dude in my $1,000 league reached for Tate in the 5th round. Bah.

same thing happened to me. I dont really like the idea of handcuffs taking up spots on the roster, esp not that early in the draft so of course I missed out on tate. this seems to me that foster will play but play less. which is a far worse situation for everyone.

i agree with that for lesser handcuffs like Taiwan Jones. however, there hasn't been a handcuff like Tate since the Larry Johnson/Priest Holmes days. i took Tate in teh 7th and i'm not even a Foster owner.

 

[SameSongNDance]

Okay, now I'm worried. I laughed when the dude in my $1,000 league reached for Tate in the 5th round. Bah.

same thing happened to me. I dont really like the idea of handcuffs taking up spots on the roster, esp not that early in the draft so of course I missed out on tate. this seems to me that foster will play but play less. which is a far worse situation for everyone.

Exactly. I'd rather him just sit and recover instead.

 

[SameSongNDance]

Okay, now I'm worried. I laughed when the dude in my $1,000 league reached for Tate in the 5th round. Bah.

same thing happened to me. I dont really like the idea of handcuffs taking up spots on the roster, esp not that early in the draft so of course I missed out on tate. this seems to me that foster will play but play less. which is a far worse situation for everyone.

i agree with that for lesser handcuffs like Taiwan Jones. however, there hasn't been a handcuff like Tate since the Larry Johnson/Priest Holmes days. i took Tate in teh 7th and i'm not even a Foster owner.

Right, and I agree he's a premiere handcuff, but I didn't even get a chance to reach for him myself before someone grabbed him in the 5th.

 

[cracKer]

Kubiak is from the Shanahan tree. Have a feeling I'm gonna need a lotta beer on Sunday

 

[Zeff]

Exactly why a candybone like Foster with an exceptional backup like Tate should never be at the top of your draft lists.

He's highly unlikely to be healthy week-in/week-out, and the team has every reason and every chance to treat him with kid gloves.

 

[need2know]

Okay, now I'm worried. I laughed when the dude in my $1,000 league reached for Tate in the 5th round. Bah.

same thing happened to me. I dont really like the idea of handcuffs taking up spots on the roster, esp not that early in the draft so of course I missed out on tate. this seems to me that foster will play but play less. which is a far worse situation for everyone.

i agree with that for lesser handcuffs like Taiwan Jones. however, there hasn't been a handcuff like Tate since the Larry Johnson/Priest Holmes days. i took Tate in teh 7th and i'm not even a Foster owner.

Right, and I agree he's a premiere handcuff, but I didn't even get a chance to reach for him myself before someone grabbed him in the 5th.

he went in the 5th in my league too.

 

[Seasick Sailor]

As a Foster owner and Texans fan, I never like to hear about Arian having soreness anywhere near his knee, but I think he get stat start on Sunday as has a normal workload unless the game gets out of hand.

The key is that Kubiak said he MIGHT be a game-time decision. See below.

Running back Arian Foster and outside linebacker Brooks Reed did not practice today because of injuries.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak said they may be game-time decisions for Sunday’s season opener against the Miami Dolphins.

Foster said he has pain in the “area around his knee,” but he plans to start against Miami.

Reed has a sore hip. If he’s unable to play, he’ll be replaced by rookie first-round pick Whitney Mercilus.

Kubiak said he’s optimistic about both players, but he may have to work them out before the game to determine their availability.

Bottom line is that it shouldn't be more than a one week thing at worst given the MRI results. It has increased the price of Tate for Foster owners looking to trade for him. I'm going to hold off on even trying for him for a couple of weeks now.

 

[steveski]

Okay, now I'm worried. I laughed when the dude in my $1,000 league reached for Tate in the 5th round. Bah.

same thing happened to me. I dont really like the idea of handcuffs taking up spots on the roster, esp not that early in the draft so of course I missed out on tate. this seems to me that foster will play but play less. which is a far worse situation for everyone.

i agree with that for lesser handcuffs like Taiwan Jones. however, there hasn't been a handcuff like Tate since the Larry Johnson/Priest Holmes days. i took Tate in teh 7th and i'm not even a Foster owner.

Right, and I agree he's a premiere handcuff, but I didn't even get a chance to reach for him myself before someone grabbed him in the 5th.

he went in the 5th in my league too.

Mine too, but I traded Rashad Jennings (11th round) for him 2 days before MJD ended his hold out. My only concern is not knowing whether or not Foster will play. I'd just assume them go ahead and say that he's not playing instead of keeping it a mystery.

 

[Mash]

Exactly why a candybone like Foster with an exceptional backup like Tate should never be at the top of your draft lists.He's highly unlikely to be healthy week-in/week-out, and the team has every reason and every chance to treat him with kid gloves.

I don't necessarily buy this "highly unlikely to be healthy week-in/week-out" statement. He's missed 3 of 32 games as a starter. Everyone thought his hammy injury would linger last year, and he ripped off 9 of 13 games with over 100 total yards and 9 of 13 games with a TD. Finished as RB3, even though he missed almost 20% of the season. He's somewhat of a high risk as a #1 pick, but when he's in he is the ultimate anchor to your FF team.

 

[Da Guru]

Clayton used the word "Tweaked" today when talking about Fosters knee....hate hearing the T word when talking about knees. Now Kubes is saying he is "optimistic"? of Foster playing? Not liking the sound of this.

 

[bushdocda]

Lol @ candybone.

 

[GregR]

Clayton used the word "Tweaked" today when talking about Fosters knee....hate hearing the T word when talking about knees. Now Kubes is saying he is "optimistic"? of Foster playing? Not liking the sound of this.

According to Nick Scurfield (the guy who runs the Texans website), Foster said "It’s not my knee. It’s around the knee area." For whatever that's worth. Which might not be much.

 

[need2know]

he should go out tonight and have a good steak. bet he would feel better in the morning

 

[FavreCo]

Best thing to do is sit this guy against Miami. They only need Andre to beat up Miami.

 

[Mash]

Clayton used the word "Tweaked" today when talking about Fosters knee....hate hearing the T word when talking about knees. Now Kubes is saying he is "optimistic"? of Foster playing? Not liking the sound of this.

According to Nick Scurfield (the guy who runs the Texans website), Foster said "It’s not my knee. It’s around the knee area." For whatever that's worth. Which might not be much.

Pure speculation here, so take this with a grain of salt. If Foster has general soreness in the "knee area", his MRI revealed no damage, and "could be" a GTD but intends to start, I am guessing there is a high likelihood he has a minor sprain of one of his ligaments. The fact that Foster said "it's not my knee" appears to rule out a direct hit on the knee cap, and the general, unspecific soreness he is feeling could indicate that he just got it twisted up. Encouraged the MRI came back clean, but not liking the fact he sat out all of practice today.

 

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Exactly why a candybone like Foster with an exceptional backup like Tate should never be at the top of your draft lists.He's highly unlikely to be healthy week-in/week-out, and the team has every reason and every chance to treat him with kid gloves.

Arian has missed 3 games in his 2.5 year stint of having the job... and only 2 of those were not blatantly obvious on the front end. Let's not start pretending Foster is DMC or Matthews here.... Disclaimer: Foster owner with Tate Cuffed (9th and 10th rounds) in two biggest money leagues.

 

[mjohnell]

I apologize if this is more of an AC topic but should those of us with Foster and Tate consider starting both of them?

 

[Seasick Sailor]

Clayton used the word "Tweaked" today when talking about Fosters knee....hate hearing the T word when talking about knees. Now Kubes is saying he is "optimistic"? of Foster playing? Not liking the sound of this.

According to Nick Scurfield (the guy who runs the Texans website), Foster said "It’s not my knee. It’s around the knee area." For whatever that's worth. Which might not be much.

Pure speculation here, so take this with a grain of salt. If Foster has general soreness in the "knee area", his MRI revealed no damage, and "could be" a GTD but intends to start, I am guessing there is a high likelihood he has a minor sprain of one of his ligaments. The fact that Foster said "it's not my knee" appears to rule out a direct hit on the knee cap, and the general, unspecific soreness he is feeling could indicate that he just got it twisted up. Encouraged the MRI came back clean, but not liking the fact he sat out all of practice today.

Kubiak has been sitting our number 1s at the first sign of any trouble ever since camp opened. Andre got the wind knocked out of him and missed time and practice. It's a frustrating situation if, like myself, you are a Foster owner who missed on Tate. Fortunately, I see no reason to think this will linger on into week 2 or further.

 

[meatwad1]

Clayton used the word "Tweaked" today when talking about Fosters knee....hate hearing the T word when talking about knees. Now Kubes is saying he is "optimistic"? of Foster playing? Not liking the sound of this.

According to Nick Scurfield (the guy who runs the Texans website), Foster said "It's not my knee. It's around the knee area." For whatever that's worth. Which might not be much.

Pure speculation here, so take this with a grain of salt. If Foster has general soreness in the "knee area", his MRI revealed no damage, and "could be" a GTD but intends to start, I am guessing there is a high likelihood he has a minor sprain of one of his ligaments. The fact that Foster said "it's not my knee" appears to rule out a direct hit on the knee cap, and the general, unspecific soreness he is feeling could indicate that he just got it twisted up. Encouraged the MRI came back clean, but not liking the fact he sat out all of practice today.

In any event, I can't see how Foster owners are not looking at some sort of shared duty this week....you had better hope Tate doesn't do well. This is why I just took AROD at #1. Also, because I is the smartest.

 

[SameSongNDance]

Exactly why a candybone like Foster with an exceptional backup like Tate should never be at the top of your draft lists.

He's highly unlikely to be healthy week-in/week-out, and the team has every reason and every chance to treat him with kid gloves.

Arian has missed 3 games in his 2.5 year stint of having the job... and only 2 of those were not blatantly obvious on the front end.

Let's not start pretending Foster is DMC or Matthews here....



Disclaimer: Foster owner with Tate Cuffed (9th and 10th rounds) in two biggest money leagues.

9th and 10th rounds? You waited that long and still got away with it? I wish the dudes in my big $ leagues were this negligent.

 

[Shutout]

Clayton used the word "Tweaked" today when talking about Fosters knee....hate hearing the T word when talking about knees. Now Kubes is saying he is "optimistic"? of Foster playing? Not liking the sound of this.

According to Nick Scurfield (the guy who runs the Texans website), Foster said "It’s not my knee. It’s around the knee area." For whatever that's worth. Which might not be much.

Pure speculation here, so take this with a grain of salt. If Foster has general soreness in the "knee area", his MRI revealed no damage, and "could be" a GTD but intends to start, I am guessing there is a high likelihood he has a minor sprain of one of his ligaments. The fact that Foster said "it's not my knee" appears to rule out a direct hit on the knee cap, and the general, unspecific soreness he is feeling could indicate that he just got it twisted up. Encouraged the MRI came back clean, but not liking the fact he sat out all of practice today.

Kubiak has been sitting our number 1s at the first sign of any trouble ever since camp opened. Andre got the wind knocked out of him and missed time and practice. It's a frustrating situation if, like myself, you are a Foster owner who missed on Tate. Fortunately, I see no reason to think this will linger on into week 2 or further.

I believe the general theory right now is that they know their window is right now and they are going to do what they need to do to try to make sure the guys are on the field WHEN IT MATTERS. Its frustrating if you are an owner but it makes sense. If your golden goose says I'm a little sore, why not hold him out of practice, get an MRI, see how it feels Sunday morning? It makes perfect sense in all worlds except ours where we want to set a lineup on Friday night. We are a needy bunch, by nature.

 

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I apologize if this is more of an AC topic but should those of us with Foster and Tate consider starting both of them?

Naw this is pretty generic and is a good question. If this was against someone like the Raiders I'd say sure... in this case against a pretty solid Run D I'd be skeptical. I guess it really depends on who you've got out there. Including a likely quarter of garbage-ish time I'd expect the HOU running game to put up about 150 all purpose yards and a TD or two on Sunday. If Foster starts I'll likely just go with him since I've got solid options outside tate for RB2. It's kinda a case by case basis. Reports out of Houston over the next 2 days will also have a lot to say with how I play things.

 

[Mash]

Clayton used the word "Tweaked" today when talking about Fosters knee....hate hearing the T word when talking about knees. Now Kubes is saying he is "optimistic"? of Foster playing? Not liking the sound of this.

According to Nick Scurfield (the guy who runs the Texans website), Foster said "It's not my knee. It's around the knee area." For whatever that's worth. Which might not be much.

Pure speculation here, so take this with a grain of salt. If Foster has general soreness in the "knee area", his MRI revealed no damage, and "could be" a GTD but intends to start, I am guessing there is a high likelihood he has a minor sprain of one of his ligaments. The fact that Foster said "it's not my knee" appears to rule out a direct hit on the knee cap, and the general, unspecific soreness he is feeling could indicate that he just got it twisted up. Encouraged the MRI came back clean, but not liking the fact he sat out all of practice today.

In any event, I can't see how Foster owners are not looking at some sort of shared duty this week....you had better hope Tate doesn't do well. This is why I just took AROD at #1. Also, because I is the smartest.

I get the feeling that Foster owners are not very concerned about the threat of Tate taking away touches when Foster is healthy. The first 3 games of last season (with Foster out), Tate put up 24/116/1, 23/103 - 4/32, and 19/82 - 1/8, and was relegated to the #2 role as soon as Foster came back. There is precedent for this scenario, and Kubiak's actions have shown that Foster is the clear-cut #1 RB on this team.