Houston RB Position (1 Viewer)

[RudeDog]

Kubiak stated they would give all the RB's time this last week to get an idea of who will carry the load. Looks like Dayne was the only back who got any real time at the position.

This could be because they fell behind quickly and had to abandon the run altogether, or is Dayne actually going to be the guy?

I still believe Gado will get his chance, maybe in the next game, but Dayne actually produced fairly well in that last game. I used him as a bye week fill-in for Jordan and got more production from him than Lamont had given me the previous two weeks combined.

Going forward he could make a viable fill-in for your bye weeks.

 

[santo71]

I used him as a bye week fill-in for Jordan and got more production from him than Lamont had given me the previous two weeks combined.

Let's get a quick look under the hood here...Yep, that's the problem. Yer pipeline's all full of rejects. Better get a crew out there to take of that mess before someone gets hurt.

 

[RudeDog]

I'm 3-0.....

Thank you very much.

 

[MLBrandow]

I used him as a bye week fill-in for Jordan and got more production from him than Lamont had given me the previous two weeks combined.

Let's get a quick look under the hood here...Yep, that's the problem. Yer pipeline's all full of rejects. Better get a crew out there to take of that mess before someone gets hurt.

I'm pretty sure you shouldn't bother posting when you don't have anything to contribute. Annoying quips like these have a great tendency of running off knowledgable posters who don't feel like sifting through posts like these.Regarding the original post, I would not hold my breath over Gado, as he shows your classic "half season wonder" syndrome, where he has decent or solid production, but his stat splits are all wrong and to the untrained eye he seemingly disappears for no reason. Sharks would be greatful for his contribution to FF last year and be done with him.As per Dayne, there is some hope, but it may be a temporary solution until either Lundy is better able to pick up the blitz and read his lines better.I think many would agree that Lundy is the better talent than Dayne, but at this point, Dayne is probably the better option for the forseeable future for the Texans. As such, I wouldn't hold your breath on Lundy either.Expect Dayne to get most of the work until Lundy can get his other skills up to par, which may or may not happen this season.Even if the Texans aren't competitive for much longer, you'll still be unlikely to see Gado (who is an ineffective runner) or Lundy (who is ineffective at blitz pickup) start over Dayne (who is moderate at both).You also have to factore in that HOU has played three very solid playoff teams in PHI, IND and WAS and have simply been outclassed more than anything.Being down behind early and having to abandon the run as a result is less of a RB ineffectiveness problem and more of an overmatched problem.

 

[mcjc4]

I think this is important information. With all the RBBC stuff going on anybody that gets 15 plus touches a game deserves a roster spot. Iff you discount this information and Dayne is available in your league, you need to play in a league with more than 7 other freinds.

 

[TommyGilmore]

I think this is important information. With all the RBBC stuff going on anybody that gets 15 plus touches a game deserves a roster spot. Iff you discount this information and Dayne is available in your league, you need to play in a league with more than 7 other freinds.

(except for mis-spelling "friends")

 

[Ron_Mexico]

Dayne is the flavor of the week, nothing more.

Deal him now.

 

[Trey]

I used him as a bye week fill-in for Jordan and got more production from him than Lamont had given me the previous two weeks combined.

Let's get a quick look under the hood here...Yep, that's the problem. Yer pipeline's all full of rejects. Better get a crew out there to take of that mess before someone gets hurt.

I'm pretty sure you shouldn't bother posting when you don't have anything to contribute. Annoying quips like these have a great tendency of running off knowledgable posters who don't feel like sifting through posts like these.Regarding the original post, I would not hold my breath over Gado, as he shows your classic "half season wonder" syndrome, where he has decent or solid production, but his stat splits are all wrong and to the untrained eye he seemingly disappears for no reason. Sharks would be greatful for his contribution to FF last year and be done with him.

As per Dayne, there is some hope, but it may be a temporary solution until either Lundy is better able to pick up the blitz and read his lines better.

I think many would agree that Lundy is the better talent than Dayne, but at this point, Dayne is probably the better option for the forseeable future for the Texans. As such, I wouldn't hold your breath on Lundy either.

Expect Dayne to get most of the work until Lundy can get his other skills up to par, which may or may not happen this season.

Even if the Texans aren't competitive for much longer, you'll still be unlikely to see Gado (who is an ineffective runner) or Lundy (who is ineffective at blitz pickup) start over Dayne (who is moderate at both).

You also have to factore in that HOU has played three very solid playoff teams in PHI, IND and WAS and have simply been outclassed more than anything.

Being down behind early and having to abandon the run as a result is less of a RB ineffectiveness problem and more of an overmatched problem.

Former Heisman winner vs. 6th Round Flyer?If you are basing it on talent alone, it isn't even close... Dayne by a mile.

 

[Csonka4life]

Dayne may well be the most overrated back in the last ten years. He had huge holes in Madison and looked better than he was. He actually timed slower than his blocking fullback in NYC. There is a reason why two teams gave up this stiff.....

 

[my man otis]

Dayne may well be the most overrated back in the last ten years. He had huge holes in Madison and looked better than he was. He actually timed slower than his blocking fullback in NYC. There is a reason why two teams gave up this stiff.....

that's not the point though. the point is that right now he's a starting NFL RB that is getting the majority of carries, albeit on a bad team. He's likely to get 15-20 touches per game, which I'll gladly take as a bye week filler if need be. In a 12+ team league there is no reason for him not to be rostered.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Dayne is the flavor of the week, nothing more.Deal him now.

For what?

 

[gman8343]

Dayne may well be the most overrated back in the last ten years. He had huge holes in Madison and looked better than he was. He actually timed slower than his blocking fullback in NYC. There is a reason why two teams gave up this stiff.....

that's not the point though. the point is that right now he's a starting NFL RB that is getting the majority of carries, albeit on a bad team. He's likely to get 15-20 touches per game, which I'll gladly take as a bye week filler if need be. In a 12+ team league there is no reason for him not to be rostered.

Kubiak said he wants Dayne and Gado to split carries this week -- Dayne gets the start but Gado will supposedly get plenty of playing time. Be interesting to see if Gado can take this job from Dayne.link

Dayne to get start

When the Texans play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Reliant Stadium, Ron Dayne will start his second game at running back.

"I want to see him and Samkon ( Gado) play," coach Gary Kubiak said. "The problem with some of these games we've been in is that it's been hard to evaluate both of them.

"We had 18 carries (Sunday). That's not many plays to evaluate two backs.

"Hopefully, we can come out of a game with 30 or 35 carries where they're splitting time, and we can evaluate both of them."

 

[The Man Who Met Andy Griffith]

Former Heisman winner vs. 6th Round Flyer?If you are basing it on talent alone, it isn't even close... Dayne by a mile.

And the Footby for best Rip Van Winkle impression goes to...

 

[Couch Potato]

My belief is that Gado will supplant Dayne within a few weeks.

 

[NatronIsMean]

As a Dayne owner (WTF, he's a starting back), I have to agree that I think Gado will take the job soon.

Dayne averaged over 4 ypc and had a catch for 13 yards, but that has to be a fluke for most any back on the Houston roster and 25 carry games will be rare as they'll be down big all the time.

I'll have to make an offer to the Gado owner quick - what the heck, worth a try...

 

[Cleavage Connoisseur]

The problem with a Houston running back is that they don't get to play Houston!

 

[Routilla]

The problem with a Houston running back is that they don't get to play Houston!

Perhaps the HOU RB would be gold in a "practice only" league.

 

[my man otis]

Dayne may well be the most overrated back in the last ten years. He had huge holes in Madison and looked better than he was. He actually timed slower than his blocking fullback in NYC. There is a reason why two teams gave up this stiff.....

that's not the point though. the point is that right now he's a starting NFL RB that is getting the majority of carries, albeit on a bad team. He's likely to get 15-20 touches per game, which I'll gladly take as a bye week filler if need be. In a 12+ team league there is no reason for him not to be rostered.

Kubiak said he wants Dayne and Gado to split carries this week -- Dayne gets the start but Gado will supposedly get plenty of playing time. Be interesting to see if Gado can take this job from Dayne.link

Dayne to get start

When the Texans play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Reliant Stadium, Ron Dayne will start his second game at running back.

"I want to see him and Samkon ( Gado) play," coach Gary Kubiak said. "The problem with some of these games we've been in is that it's been hard to evaluate both of them.

"We had 18 carries (Sunday). That's not many plays to evaluate two backs.

"Hopefully, we can come out of a game with 30 or 35 carries where they're splitting time, and we can evaluate both of them."

He said the same thing last week and look what happened. Actions speak louder than words.Don't get me wrong though, I don't think Dayne is any better RB30 or so.

 

[Righetti]

looks like a 50-50 split and Lundy on the bench

September 29, 2006, 21:30

Texans :: RB

Texans RB Lundy To See Decreased Role

HoustonTexans.com - [Full Article]

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said on Friday that he expects running back Ron Dayne and running back Samkon Gado to split the workload in Week 4, 50/50, with Wali Lundy seeing a decreased role. “He’s fine. He’s doing fine," Kubiak said. "I think it’s a good opportunity for him to sit back after all the pressure that was put on him early in the season. He practiced better this week, and I don’t know if it’s just with the load off him a little bit. He’s going to be a fine player; he’s going to help this team, but I think we may have thrown too much on his plate too early, and I want him to take a step back and understand that.”

 

[Bri]

I was surprised at the very warm welcome Gado received initially in houston. I've been waiting a few weeks for him to get used to the O. This 50/50 split with Dayne is falling right in line with that. I would guess he's their starter/main Kubiak back in the near future.

I also expect Dayne to be kicked to 3rd RB soon. Lundy will be 2nd RB before the season's out IMO

 

[jrgeaumont]

I used him as a bye week fill-in for Jordan and got more production from him than Lamont had given me the previous two weeks combined.

Let's get a quick look under the hood here...Yep, that's the problem. Yer pipeline's all full of rejects. Better get a crew out there to take of that mess before someone gets hurt.

I'm pretty sure you shouldn't bother posting when you don't have anything to contribute. Annoying quips like these have a great tendency of running off knowledgable posters who don't feel like sifting through posts like these.Regarding the original post, I would not hold my breath over Gado, as he shows your classic "half season wonder" syndrome, where he has decent or solid production, but his stat splits are all wrong and to the untrained eye he seemingly disappears for no reason. Sharks would be greatful for his contribution to FF last year and be done with him.As per Dayne, there is some hope, but it may be a temporary solution until either Lundy is better able to pick up the blitz and read his lines better.I think many would agree that Lundy is the better talent than Dayne, but at this point, Dayne is probably the better option for the forseeable future for the Texans. As such, I wouldn't hold your breath on Lundy either.Expect Dayne to get most of the work until Lundy can get his other skills up to par, which may or may not happen this season.Even if the Texans aren't competitive for much longer, you'll still be unlikely to see Gado (who is an ineffective runner) or Lundy (who is ineffective at blitz pickup) start over Dayne (who is moderate at both).You also have to factore in that HOU has played three very solid playoff teams in PHI, IND and WAS and have simply been outclassed more than anything.Being down behind early and having to abandon the run as a result is less of a RB ineffectiveness problem and more of an overmatched problem.

Well said and

 

[phillzphan]

(KFFL) Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak would like to give RB Ron Dayne and RB Samkon Gado around 15 carries each Week 4.

If this were true, it'd be very good for Dayne and Gado owners.

 

[King of the Jungle]

(KFFL) Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak would like to give RB Ron Dayne and RB Samkon Gado around 15 carries each Week 4.If this were true, it'd be very good for Dayne and Gado owners.

I think it is more positive for Gado owners. Dayne knows the system, if they are looking to get somebody to split (somebody new who is unfamiliar to the system) with him it is because they are looking for somebody more effective.

 

[Bri]

Another thread named "Houston RB situation" IIRC

 

[Bri]

bump for phillzfan

 

[phillzphan]

Ya, thanks I didn't see this thread. I've been high on Gado since last season and it'd be very cool to see what he can do again as it looks like hes getting closer to carrying the load again. He plays hard and IMO makes up for his lack of skill with just that.

About Gado getting involved: I don't like how they keep saying he's going to get involved and he just doesn't. Last week there were claims Gado was going to be getting a decent amount of carries. He had 1. Now they want to get 30 between just Gado and Dayne.

About getting 30 carries: In their previous games, they've gotten carries of 20, 23, 18. So 30 seems optimistic to me, but if they're actually playing a close game maybe they will come close to that. Should be interesting this week if they can stay with Miami.

 

[Bri]

About Gado getting involved: I don't like how they keep saying he's going to get involved and he just doesn't. Last week there were claims Gado was going to be getting a decent amount of carries. He had 1. Now they want to get 30 between just Gado and Dayne.

He's gotta learn the O though, least that's how I figure

 

[phillzphan]

About Gado getting involved: I don't like how they keep saying he's going to get involved and he just doesn't. Last week there were claims Gado was going to be getting a decent amount of carries. He had 1. Now they want to get 30 between just Gado and Dayne.

He's gotta learn the O though, least that's how I figure

Definitely. I've still got plenty of optimism, trust me . The problem I had was that there was coachspeak last week when they were going to get him involved. Maybe something happened and they decided against it, who knows. I'm just trusting the coaches somewhat less, so when they say Gado is getting 50% of carries this week, I'll take it a bit lighter.Still though, looking forward to see what he can show us with a decent amount of opps. Something he hasn't been able to get since last year.ETA: I really do wish the subj of the thread was changed away from "looks like its Dayne". That is far away form the truth.

 

[Sopranos]

Wow they are going to get their best RB some touches.. Hey its only week 4 why not

Gado will take over in a few weeks..