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HOU RB Tate injures ankle. Carted off field (1 Viewer)
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DropKick
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You're speculating too... just in a different direction. I agree with MOP in that Kubiak's words sound ominous.
benson_will_lead_the_way
Footballguy
Maybe MS knew he had weak ankles
nysportsfan
Footballguy
Not really.
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Footballguy
I said quite clearly injury was not the reason I thought he would bust , it is because he has horrible vision and balance and his blocking is putrid, he was seen as a 5th round talent, nothing special about him, the texans reached for him, the pick was baffling to me in the 2nd round. So do you disagree this hurts his future sucess? IMO this hurts his dynasty value a lot, rbs lifespan are very short for one, secondly if slaton has a resurrection this year or foster lights up the league then I think his opportunities take a hit. Do you disagree???Maybe MS knew he had weak ankles
Carolina Hustler
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I think the disagreement is with you taking credit in calling Tate a bust while he was injured in pre-season and you certainly couldn't have predicted that. You basically said he was talentless, and that doesn't have anything to do with his injury in my opinion. BTW, Tate typically went in the neighborhood of pick 5-6-7, Spiller typically went around 3-4-5... Not sure why you're poking fun at guys who might have picked Tate over spiller. #1 if it happened, it didn't happen often #2 without injuries on both teams the situation would be completely different. This hobby is full of luck and happenstance.. Quarterbacks trip over dogs and miss time for pete sake...I said quite clearly injury was not the reason I thought he would bust , it is because he has horrible vision and balance and his blocking is putrid, he was seen as a 5th round talent, nothing special about him, the texans reached for him, the pick was baffling to me in the 2nd round. So do you disagree this hurts his future sucess? IMO this hurts his dynasty value a lot, rbs lifespan are very short for one, secondly if slaton has a resurrection this year or foster lights up the league then I think his opportunities take a hit. Do you disagree???Maybe MS knew he had weak ankles
identikit
Footballguy
Texans rookie Ben Tate headed to injured reserve
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on August 16, 2010 4:08 PM ET
Despite some conflicting information regarding Texans running back Ben Tate's ankle injury, the rookie second round pick will indeed miss the entire 2010 season.
The Texans confirmed Monday they will place Tate on injured reserve.
"I was hard on him [Tate] because I knew he was fixing to help this team a great deal," coach Gary Kubiak said.
With Tate out of the mix, the Texans hope that a year of maturation from Arian Foster and improved health from Steve Slaton will improve a backfield that ultimately hasn't changed personnel that much.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...njured-reserve/
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on August 16, 2010 4:08 PM ET
Despite some conflicting information regarding Texans running back Ben Tate's ankle injury, the rookie second round pick will indeed miss the entire 2010 season.
The Texans confirmed Monday they will place Tate on injured reserve.
"I was hard on him [Tate] because I knew he was fixing to help this team a great deal," coach Gary Kubiak said.
With Tate out of the mix, the Texans hope that a year of maturation from Arian Foster and improved health from Steve Slaton will improve a backfield that ultimately hasn't changed personnel that much.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...njured-reserve/
identikit
Footballguy
Kubiak: Tate out for season, headed to I.R.
Coach Gary Kubiak announced after practice on Monday that rookie running back Ben Tate, who suffered a severe ankle injury in the Texans' preseason opener at Arizona, will be placed on the reserve/injured list and miss the entire 2010 season.
Tate will undergo surgery later this week.
"The surgery should be fine; he should be back playing next year," Kubiak said. "It's a big blow because we were counting on him a great deal. He's a good-looking young player, but he'll be back. He's a good kid. He'll be back."
Tate (5-11, 220) was injured in the third quarter on Saturday after running for a 12-yard gain and being tackled by Cardinals linebacker Darryl Washington. It was only the third touch of the game for the second-round pick (58th overall) out of Auburn, who was drafted higher than any running back in Texans history.
http://www.houstontexans.com/news/Story.asp?STORY_ID=6285
Coach Gary Kubiak announced after practice on Monday that rookie running back Ben Tate, who suffered a severe ankle injury in the Texans' preseason opener at Arizona, will be placed on the reserve/injured list and miss the entire 2010 season.
Tate will undergo surgery later this week.
"The surgery should be fine; he should be back playing next year," Kubiak said. "It's a big blow because we were counting on him a great deal. He's a good-looking young player, but he'll be back. He's a good kid. He'll be back."
Tate (5-11, 220) was injured in the third quarter on Saturday after running for a 12-yard gain and being tackled by Cardinals linebacker Darryl Washington. It was only the third touch of the game for the second-round pick (58th overall) out of Auburn, who was drafted higher than any running back in Texans history.
http://www.houstontexans.com/news/Story.asp?STORY_ID=6285
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Footballguy
Tate had one thing going for him..opportunity!!!
Dragon1952
Footballguy
anyone else want to speculate as to where Tate drops to in dynasty rookie drafts?
Tate on IR, Slaton still putting the ball on the ground... only bumping I see is with Foster!
coolnerd
Footballguy
In a rookie only draft I would expect him to go late first to mid 2nd. despite injury, his chances are better long-term than most 5th/6th round Rbs which in many leagues start going in the 2nd round.
coolnerd
Footballguy
Sounds like 2009.Not sure the Houston pass offense is in different shape than last year when Schaub lead the league in passing. Where's the additional up?Spoken like a true Schaub owner, and a guy who cut Foster after drafting him...Carter_Can_Fly said:Tate on IR, Slaton still putting the ball on the ground... only bumping I see is with Foster!
I was thinking more like late second round or the start of the third. I'd expect Anthony Dixon and perhaps James Starks to go before him at this point.
benson_will_lead_the_way
Footballguy
I can't be facetious anymore???I said quite clearly injury was not the reason I thought he would bust , it is because he has horrible vision and balance and his blocking is putrid, he was seen as a 5th round talent, nothing special about him, the texans reached for him, the pick was baffling to me in the 2nd round. So do you disagree this hurts his future sucess? IMO this hurts his dynasty value a lot, rbs lifespan are very short for one, secondly if slaton has a resurrection this year or foster lights up the league then I think his opportunities take a hit. Do you disagree???Maybe MS knew he had weak ankles
mozzy84
Footballguy
that seems a least a round early, no way I would burn a 2nd on him at this point.
identikit
Footballguy
In addition to suffering torn ligaments in his ankle, Tate fractured
Posted: 2 hrs 46 mins ago. | Source rotowire.com
Ben Tate
In addition to suffering torn ligaments in his ankle, Tate fractured his fibula, the Boston Herald reports.
Read more: http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Ben_Ta...6#ixzz0wsEKtkyt
Posted: 2 hrs 46 mins ago. | Source rotowire.com
Ben Tate
In addition to suffering torn ligaments in his ankle, Tate fractured his fibula, the Boston Herald reports.
Read more: http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Ben_Ta...6#ixzz0wsEKtkyt
How could an ankle fracture end a player's career that just got into the league? I could see it if he was a 33 yo RB hanging onto a roster spot, but why would you think it's a wrap for a 22 yo RB. Garrison Hearst probably had one of the ugliest ankle breaks ever and it took him 2 years to recover but he still went on to have a couple nice seasons. He even had what Steve Sabol called one of the best runs in NFL history (hyperbole I know but an impressive run nonetheless) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BmrWTiGhrs
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Dinsy Ejotuz
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Anyone have any idea what this is about?
thehornet
Footballguy
looks like an error. wher did you see it?
FavreAndAwayAnIdiot
Footballguy
At this point, does it really matter? With Foster's coming out party, combined with Tate's rehab and inexperience, I'd say he'll never be more than a backup now. Think how many folks wasted a first round rookie pick on him. Time to let it go.
thehornet
Footballguy
Dinsy Ejotuz
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CBS's transaction page
identikit
Footballguy
FavreAndAwayAnIdiot
Footballguy
I know it seems like I was fishing, but I'm 100% serious. Tate was an average/above average talent with a narrow window to prove himself on a team looking for a featured RB. He got hurt, Foster stepped up, game over. Unless you're in a really deep, high roster count dynasty league, this guy is and probably never will be more than a handcuff now.
Strange, every other player on that list that was taken off of IR was also cut (I think there were 5 others). I can't imagine they're cutting him, right?
identikit
Footballguy
coolnerd
Footballguy
It is not acknowledged or discussed on the couple of Texans boards including the teams official site. I am 95% sure w/o looking up the rule that once a player is on IR he can't be removed sans an injury settlement and the player beiing placed on waivers/cut, no matter when the player is placed IR.
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thehornet
Footballguy
once a player is on IR they cannot come off it and play for the same team that season. the player would need to come to an injury settlement and then could go to another team to sign a new contract.
identikit
Footballguy
sent a message about this to Alan Burge, beat writer for The Houston Examiner.
He tweeted: 'I put some feelers out to see what's up on that'
He added (when asked if teams are even allowed to do that):
'only if there's an injury settlement and a release. But that's not the case here.'
He tweeted: 'I put some feelers out to see what's up on that'
He added (when asked if teams are even allowed to do that):
'only if there's an injury settlement and a release. But that's not the case here.'
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thehornet
Footballguy
gotta love the twit
coolnerd
Footballguy
Somebody apparently got Kris Brown confused with Ben Tate.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports...nt/7192079.html
The Texans reached an injury settlement with kicker Kris Brown and restructured the contract of backup quarterback Dan Orlovsky on Wednesday.
When the Texans chose Neil Rackers over Brown last week, Brown was placed on injured reserve until they could reach an injury settlement. He had been kicking despite suffering from plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
Brown, a 12-year veteran, is an unrestricted free agent who can sign with any team.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports...nt/7192079.html
The Texans reached an injury settlement with kicker Kris Brown and restructured the contract of backup quarterback Dan Orlovsky on Wednesday.
When the Texans chose Neil Rackers over Brown last week, Brown was placed on injured reserve until they could reach an injury settlement. He had been kicking despite suffering from plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
Brown, a 12-year veteran, is an unrestricted free agent who can sign with any team.
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