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[BustedKnuckles]

STOCK RISING

Vernand Morency (RB, Houston): I appear to be one of the few to have not jumped on the Lundy bandwagon, but I can't justify using a fifth-round pick on a player who averaged just 4.3 yards per carry at Virginia. Heck, Lundy didn't even go that high in April's real draft (sixth round, 170th overall). In comparison, Morency was selected in the third round of the 2005 draft (73rd overall). He excelled in Oklahoma State's zone-blocking scheme, averaging 5.9 yards per carry, and some Big 12 coaches thought that he was a better pro prospect than Texas' Cedric Benson.

Both Lundy and Morency averaged an impressive 5.5 yards per carry this preseason for the Texans. Obviously, Lundy is the safer option for fantasy owners because he is currently the starter, but look for Morency to make a hard charge at the starting job because he has more athletic skill and big-play ability, in my opinion.

I recently spoke with Derek Harper, the Senior NFL Editor for NFDraftScouts.com, a site that evaluates college football prospects. Derek agrees with my assessment that Morency is a more talented back. He feels that Lundy is mainly starting due to his four years of experience in a pro-style offense at Virginia, rather than his physical skills. Morency, on the other hand, did not become a starter until his junior year because he was behind Tatum Bell on the Cowboys' depth chart. Morency also spent three years playing baseball in the Colorado Rockies' farm system before enrolling at OSU.

Here's what NFL Draft Scouts had to say about Morency in 2005: "Fantasy football players looking for a sleeper back for next season could do worse than to watch this kid. Athletic enough to take the NFL by storm if placed in an offense that utilizes his speed to the outside and receiving skills."

By Richard Harris, Special to SI.com, FFExperts.com

 

[metoo]

STOCK RISING

Vernand Morency (RB, Houston): I appear to be one of the few to have not jumped on the Lundy bandwagon, but I can't justify using a fifth-round pick on a player who averaged just 4.3 yards per carry at Virginia. Heck, Lundy didn't even go that high in April's real draft (sixth round, 170th overall). In comparison, Morency was selected in the third round of the 2005 draft (73rd overall). He excelled in Oklahoma State's zone-blocking scheme, averaging 5.9 yards per carry, and some Big 12 coaches thought that he was a better pro prospect than Texas' Cedric Benson.

Both Lundy and Morency averaged an impressive 5.5 yards per carry this preseason for the Texans. Obviously, Lundy is the safer option for fantasy owners because he is currently the starter, but look for Morency to make a hard charge at the starting job because he has more athletic skill and big-play ability, in my opinion.

I recently spoke with Derek Harper, the Senior NFL Editor for NFDraftScouts.com, a site that evaluates college football prospects. Derek agrees with my assessment that Morency is a more talented back. He feels that Lundy is mainly starting due to his four years of experience in a pro-style offense at Virginia, rather than his physical skills. Morency, on the other hand, did not become a starter until his junior year because he was behind Tatum Bell on the Cowboys' depth chart. Morency also spent three years playing baseball in the Colorado Rockies' farm system before enrolling at OSU.

Here's what NFL Draft Scouts had to say about Morency in 2005: "Fantasy football players looking for a sleeper back for next season could do worse than to watch this kid. Athletic enough to take the NFL by storm if placed in an offense that utilizes his speed to the outside and receiving skills."

By Richard Harris, Special to SI.com, FFExperts.com

 

[BustedKnuckles]

STOCK RISING

Vernand Morency (RB, Houston): I appear to be one of the few to have not jumped on the Lundy bandwagon, but I can't justify using a fifth-round pick on a player who averaged just 4.3 yards per carry at Virginia. Heck, Lundy didn't even go that high in April's real draft (sixth round, 170th overall). In comparison, Morency was selected in the third round of the 2005 draft (73rd overall). He excelled in Oklahoma State's zone-blocking scheme, averaging 5.9 yards per carry, and some Big 12 coaches thought that he was a better pro prospect than Texas' Cedric Benson.

Both Lundy and Morency averaged an impressive 5.5 yards per carry this preseason for the Texans. Obviously, Lundy is the safer option for fantasy owners because he is currently the starter, but look for Morency to make a hard charge at the starting job because he has more athletic skill and big-play ability, in my opinion.

I recently spoke with Derek Harper, the Senior NFL Editor for NFDraftScouts.com, a site that evaluates college football prospects. Derek agrees with my assessment that Morency is a more talented back. He feels that Lundy is mainly starting due to his four years of experience in a pro-style offense at Virginia, rather than his physical skills. Morency, on the other hand, did not become a starter until his junior year because he was behind Tatum Bell on the Cowboys' depth chart. Morency also spent three years playing baseball in the Colorado Rockies' farm system before enrolling at OSU.

Here's what NFL Draft Scouts had to say about Morency in 2005: "Fantasy football players looking for a sleeper back for next season could do worse than to watch this kid. Athletic enough to take the NFL by storm if placed in an offense that utilizes his speed to the outside and receiving skills."

By Richard Harris, Special to SI.com, FFExperts.com

What`s your point

 

[pinequick]

STOCK RISINGVernand Morency (RB, Houston): I appear to be one of the few to have not jumped on the Lundy bandwagon, but I can't justify using a fifth-round pick on a player who averaged just 4.3 yards per carry at Virginia. Heck, Lundy didn't even go that high in April's real draft (sixth round, 170th overall). In comparison, Morency was selected in the third round of the 2005 draft (73rd overall). He excelled in Oklahoma State's zone-blocking scheme, averaging 5.9 yards per carry, and some Big 12 coaches thought that he was a better pro prospect than Texas' Cedric Benson.Both Lundy and Morency averaged an impressive 5.5 yards per carry this preseason for the Texans. Obviously, Lundy is the safer option for fantasy owners because he is currently the starter, but look for Morency to make a hard charge at the starting job because he has more athletic skill and big-play ability, in my opinion. I recently spoke with Derek Harper, the Senior NFL Editor for NFDraftScouts.com, a site that evaluates college football prospects. Derek agrees with my assessment that Morency is a more talented back. He feels that Lundy is mainly starting due to his four years of experience in a pro-style offense at Virginia, rather than his physical skills. Morency, on the other hand, did not become a starter until his junior year because he was behind Tatum Bell on the Cowboys' depth chart. Morency also spent three years playing baseball in the Colorado Rockies' farm system before enrolling at OSU.Here's what NFL Draft Scouts had to say about Morency in 2005: "Fantasy football players looking for a sleeper back for next season could do worse than to watch this kid. Athletic enough to take the NFL by storm if placed in an offense that utilizes his speed to the outside and receiving skills."By Richard Harris, Special to SI.com, FFExperts.com

While I'm not as high on him, a guy in my league cut him today (he has Lundy). That struck me as strange. The Houston RB battle in far from settled, in my mind.

 

[redman]

You know, I was wonder where our daily Morency thread was! Good job!

 

[mojorizin]

Beating my brains out deciding which RB to keep. Morency or Maroney. The Mo-Mos are driving me nuts over here.

 

[redman]

Beating my brains out deciding which RB to keep. Morency or Maroney. The Mo-Mos are driving me nuts over here.

I have both of them on my dynasty roster too and I can't tell you how many times I've had to really stop and think which was which when I see a thread about one of them on the board.

 

[metoo]

STOCK RISING

Vernand Morency (RB, Houston): I appear to be one of the few to have not jumped on the Lundy bandwagon, but I can't justify using a fifth-round pick on a player who averaged just 4.3 yards per carry at Virginia. Heck, Lundy didn't even go that high in April's real draft (sixth round, 170th overall). In comparison, Morency was selected in the third round of the 2005 draft (73rd overall). He excelled in Oklahoma State's zone-blocking scheme, averaging 5.9 yards per carry, and some Big 12 coaches thought that he was a better pro prospect than Texas' Cedric Benson.

Both Lundy and Morency averaged an impressive 5.5 yards per carry this preseason for the Texans. Obviously, Lundy is the safer option for fantasy owners because he is currently the starter, but look for Morency to make a hard charge at the starting job because he has more athletic skill and big-play ability, in my opinion.

I recently spoke with Derek Harper, the Senior NFL Editor for NFDraftScouts.com, a site that evaluates college football prospects. Derek agrees with my assessment that Morency is a more talented back. He feels that Lundy is mainly starting due to his four years of experience in a pro-style offense at Virginia, rather than his physical skills. Morency, on the other hand, did not become a starter until his junior year because he was behind Tatum Bell on the Cowboys' depth chart. Morency also spent three years playing baseball in the Colorado Rockies' farm system before enrolling at OSU.

Here's what NFL Draft Scouts had to say about Morency in 2005: "Fantasy football players looking for a sleeper back for next season could do worse than to watch this kid. Athletic enough to take the NFL by storm if placed in an offense that utilizes his speed to the outside and receiving skills."

By Richard Harris, Special to SI.com, FFExperts.com

What`s your point

I have questions about him not being able to beat out Bell. I think it's a legitimate concern.

 

[redman]

STOCK RISING

Vernand Morency (RB, Houston): I appear to be one of the few to have not jumped on the Lundy bandwagon, but I can't justify using a fifth-round pick on a player who averaged just 4.3 yards per carry at Virginia. Heck, Lundy didn't even go that high in April's real draft (sixth round, 170th overall). In comparison, Morency was selected in the third round of the 2005 draft (73rd overall). He excelled in Oklahoma State's zone-blocking scheme, averaging 5.9 yards per carry, and some Big 12 coaches thought that he was a better pro prospect than Texas' Cedric Benson.

Both Lundy and Morency averaged an impressive 5.5 yards per carry this preseason for the Texans. Obviously, Lundy is the safer option for fantasy owners because he is currently the starter, but look for Morency to make a hard charge at the starting job because he has more athletic skill and big-play ability, in my opinion.

I recently spoke with Derek Harper, the Senior NFL Editor for NFDraftScouts.com, a site that evaluates college football prospects. Derek agrees with my assessment that Morency is a more talented back. He feels that Lundy is mainly starting due to his four years of experience in a pro-style offense at Virginia, rather than his physical skills. Morency, on the other hand, did not become a starter until his junior year because he was behind Tatum Bell on the Cowboys' depth chart. Morency also spent three years playing baseball in the Colorado Rockies' farm system before enrolling at OSU.

Here's what NFL Draft Scouts had to say about Morency in 2005: "Fantasy football players looking for a sleeper back for next season could do worse than to watch this kid. Athletic enough to take the NFL by storm if placed in an offense that utilizes his speed to the outside and receiving skills."

By Richard Harris, Special to SI.com, FFExperts.com

What`s your point

I have questions about him not being able to beat out Bell. I think it's a legitimate concern.

Didn't Priest Holmes sit behind Ricky Williams? I know that Thurman Thomas sat behind Barry Sanders. IIRC Jamal Lewis sat behind Travis Henry. Guys mature at different rates, and they're also playing in different systems for different coaches in college. I'm not so sure that that's a good guide to use here.

 

[pinequick]

STOCK RISING

Vernand Morency (RB, Houston): I appear to be one of the few to have not jumped on the Lundy bandwagon, but I can't justify using a fifth-round pick on a player who averaged just 4.3 yards per carry at Virginia. Heck, Lundy didn't even go that high in April's real draft (sixth round, 170th overall). In comparison, Morency was selected in the third round of the 2005 draft (73rd overall). He excelled in Oklahoma State's zone-blocking scheme, averaging 5.9 yards per carry, and some Big 12 coaches thought that he was a better pro prospect than Texas' Cedric Benson.

Both Lundy and Morency averaged an impressive 5.5 yards per carry this preseason for the Texans. Obviously, Lundy is the safer option for fantasy owners because he is currently the starter, but look for Morency to make a hard charge at the starting job because he has more athletic skill and big-play ability, in my opinion.

I recently spoke with Derek Harper, the Senior NFL Editor for NFDraftScouts.com, a site that evaluates college football prospects. Derek agrees with my assessment that Morency is a more talented back. He feels that Lundy is mainly starting due to his four years of experience in a pro-style offense at Virginia, rather than his physical skills. Morency, on the other hand, did not become a starter until his junior year because he was behind Tatum Bell on the Cowboys' depth chart. Morency also spent three years playing baseball in the Colorado Rockies' farm system before enrolling at OSU.

Here's what NFL Draft Scouts had to say about Morency in 2005: "Fantasy football players looking for a sleeper back for next season could do worse than to watch this kid. Athletic enough to take the NFL by storm if placed in an offense that utilizes his speed to the outside and receiving skills."

By Richard Harris, Special to SI.com, FFExperts.com

What`s your point

I have questions about him not being able to beat out Bell. I think it's a legitimate concern.

Didn't Priest Holmes sit behind Ricky Williams? I know that Thurman Thomas sat behind Barry Sanders. IIRC Jamal Lewis sat behind Travis Henry. Guys mature at different rates, and they're also playing in different systems for different coaches in college. I'm not so sure that that's a good guide to use here.

Other way around.

 

[el-gato-grande]

STOCK RISINGVernand Morency (RB, Houston): I appear to be one of the few to have not jumped on the Lundy bandwagon, but I can't justify using a fifth-round pick on a player who averaged just 4.3 yards per carry at Virginia. Heck, Lundy didn't even go that high in April's real draft (sixth round, 170th overall). In comparison, Morency was selected in the third round of the 2005 draft (73rd overall). He excelled in Oklahoma State's zone-blocking scheme, averaging 5.9 yards per carry, and some Big 12 coaches thought that he was a better pro prospect than Texas' Cedric Benson.Both Lundy and Morency averaged an impressive 5.5 yards per carry this preseason for the Texans. Obviously, Lundy is the safer option for fantasy owners because he is currently the starter, but look for Morency to make a hard charge at the starting job because he has more athletic skill and big-play ability, in my opinion. I recently spoke with Derek Harper, the Senior NFL Editor for NFDraftScouts.com, a site that evaluates college football prospects. Derek agrees with my assessment that Morency is a more talented back. He feels that Lundy is mainly starting due to his four years of experience in a pro-style offense at Virginia, rather than his physical skills. Morency, on the other hand, did not become a starter until his junior year because he was behind Tatum Bell on the Cowboys' depth chart. Morency also spent three years playing baseball in the Colorado Rockies' farm system before enrolling at OSU.Here's what NFL Draft Scouts had to say about Morency in 2005: "Fantasy football players looking for a sleeper back for next season could do worse than to watch this kid. Athletic enough to take the NFL by storm if placed in an offense that utilizes his speed to the outside and receiving skills."By Richard Harris, Special to SI.com, FFExperts.com

Yeah, I don't know. If Morency was such a great talent, then he would have beat out the incumbent last year and during the preseason this year. Instead, Kubiak went with a NFL rookie as his starter over the more seasoned Morency.I have a gut feel that Lundy is going to do well and will be hard to beat out once he is in there. I guess we will see.

 

[metoo]

STOCK RISING

Vernand Morency (RB, Houston): I appear to be one of the few to have not jumped on the Lundy bandwagon, but I can't justify using a fifth-round pick on a player who averaged just 4.3 yards per carry at Virginia. Heck, Lundy didn't even go that high in April's real draft (sixth round, 170th overall). In comparison, Morency was selected in the third round of the 2005 draft (73rd overall). He excelled in Oklahoma State's zone-blocking scheme, averaging 5.9 yards per carry, and some Big 12 coaches thought that he was a better pro prospect than Texas' Cedric Benson.

Both Lundy and Morency averaged an impressive 5.5 yards per carry this preseason for the Texans. Obviously, Lundy is the safer option for fantasy owners because he is currently the starter, but look for Morency to make a hard charge at the starting job because he has more athletic skill and big-play ability, in my opinion.

I recently spoke with Derek Harper, the Senior NFL Editor for NFDraftScouts.com, a site that evaluates college football prospects. Derek agrees with my assessment that Morency is a more talented back. He feels that Lundy is mainly starting due to his four years of experience in a pro-style offense at Virginia, rather than his physical skills. Morency, on the other hand, did not become a starter until his junior year because he was behind Tatum Bell on the Cowboys' depth chart. Morency also spent three years playing baseball in the Colorado Rockies' farm system before enrolling at OSU.

Here's what NFL Draft Scouts had to say about Morency in 2005: "Fantasy football players looking for a sleeper back for next season could do worse than to watch this kid. Athletic enough to take the NFL by storm if placed in an offense that utilizes his speed to the outside and receiving skills."

By Richard Harris, Special to SI.com, FFExperts.com

What`s your point

I have questions about him not being able to beat out Bell. I think it's a legitimate concern.

Didn't Priest Holmes sit behind Ricky Williams? I know that Thurman Thomas sat behind Barry Sanders. IIRC Jamal Lewis sat behind Travis Henry. Guys mature at different rates, and they're also playing in different systems for different coaches in college. I'm not so sure that that's a good guide to use here.

I wouldn't compare Bell to any of those RB's. Morency not being able to beat out Bell means a lot to me. I see rbbc in Houston. I own Lundy in one league and I'm trying to trade him. If you think Morency is a stud, hold on to him. I just don't see it.

 

[gheemony]

STOCK RISING

Vernand Morency (RB, Houston): I appear to be one of the few to have not jumped on the Lundy bandwagon, but I can't justify using a fifth-round pick on a player who averaged just 4.3 yards per carry at Virginia. Heck, Lundy didn't even go that high in April's real draft (sixth round, 170th overall). In comparison, Morency was selected in the third round of the 2005 draft (73rd overall). He excelled in Oklahoma State's zone-blocking scheme, averaging 5.9 yards per carry, and some Big 12 coaches thought that he was a better pro prospect than Texas' Cedric Benson.

Both Lundy and Morency averaged an impressive 5.5 yards per carry this preseason for the Texans. Obviously, Lundy is the safer option for fantasy owners because he is currently the starter, but look for Morency to make a hard charge at the starting job because he has more athletic skill and big-play ability, in my opinion.

I recently spoke with Derek Harper, the Senior NFL Editor for NFDraftScouts.com, a site that evaluates college football prospects. Derek agrees with my assessment that Morency is a more talented back. He feels that Lundy is mainly starting due to his four years of experience in a pro-style offense at Virginia, rather than his physical skills. Morency, on the other hand, did not become a starter until his junior year because he was behind Tatum Bell on the Cowboys' depth chart. Morency also spent three years playing baseball in the Colorado Rockies' farm system before enrolling at OSU.

Here's what NFL Draft Scouts had to say about Morency in 2005: "Fantasy football players looking for a sleeper back for next season could do worse than to watch this kid. Athletic enough to take the NFL by storm if placed in an offense that utilizes his speed to the outside and receiving skills."

By Richard Harris, Special to SI.com, FFExperts.com

What`s your point

I have questions about him not being able to beat out Bell. I think it's a legitimate concern.

Didn't Priest Holmes sit behind Ricky Williams? I know that Thurman Thomas sat behind Barry Sanders. IIRC Jamal Lewis sat behind Travis Henry. Guys mature at different rates, and they're also playing in different systems for different coaches in college. I'm not so sure that that's a good guide to use here.

 

[fsufan]

Lundy didn't even go that high in April's real draft (sixth round, 170th overall).

Brady went in the 6th roundand didnt T. Davis go in the 6th as well.

 

[OneEastRiver]

Morency has been solid in both 2006 and 2005 preseason action and in limited regular season play.

The tough part to read is how long Kubiak is willing to go with "his back" as the #1 (especially if Lundy underperforms Morency).

I would like to think that Lundy is a fumble or two away from giving this job to Morency, but the fact that Lundy is Kubiak's guy complicates things.

 

[brobe4]

Morency is a very good roll of the dice player. I like his odds this year

 

[redman]

Morency has been solid in both 2006 and 2005 preseason action and in limited regular season play.The tough part to read is how long Kubiak is willing to go with "his back" as the #1 (especially if Lundy underperforms Morency).I would like to think that Lundy is a fumble or two away from giving this job to Morency, but the fact that Lundy is Kubiak's guy complicates things.

Agreed. That seems to be the biggest obstacle to Morency getting the bulk of the work at RB.

 

[Gopher State]

I don't see Morency winning the job, he is 26 years old, not old, but the rookie is the future for Houston.

The last time a late round draft pick RB rookie started with the first string was some guy named T. Davis, Denver, I think the Houston coach was on the Denver staff at that time, I don't think this Davis guy turned out to bad, hmmm, maybe Lundy is the real deal.

 

[Irish]

I don't see Morency winning the job, he is 26 years old, not old, but the rookie is the future for Houston. The last time a late round draft pick RB rookie started with the first string was some guy named T. Davis, Denver, I think the Houston coach was on the Denver staff at that time, I don't think this Davis guy turned out to bad, hmmm, maybe Lundy is the real deal.

Get a grip people not every 6th rd pick is the player T. Davis was or the situation that he was in at the time.

 

[redman]

I don't see Morency winning the job, he is 26 years old, not old, but the rookie is the future for Houston. The last time a late round draft pick RB rookie started with the first string was some guy named T. Davis, Denver, I think the Houston coach was on the Denver staff at that time, I don't think this Davis guy turned out to bad, hmmm, maybe Lundy is the real deal.

Larry Johnson is older and didn't start until last year. Is he not the future either?

 

[JetsJetsJets]

Beating my brains out deciding which RB to keep. Morency or Maroney. The Mo-Mos are driving me nuts over here.

I have both of them on my dynasty roster too and I can't tell you how many times I've had to really stop and think which was which when I see a thread about one of them on the board.

I have them both too in a Keeper League. Morency is going on my IR (essentially keeping him out for the year, but giving me a chance to protect him got next year). I don't see a lot for him this year.

 

[WarRedbirds]

Strictly from the eyeball test watching Lundy and Morency play in the preseason, I was impressed with Morency's moves, and Lundy seemed to lack explosiveness. I grabbed Morency as a flier based on that alone. I don't think Morency is going to supplant Lundy because I think that Kubiak does not feel that Morency has the size to be the starter, but I do think he'll be effective when he touches the ball.

 

[duaneok66]

I don't see Morency winning the job, he is 26 years old, not old, but the rookie is the future for Houston. The last time a late round draft pick RB rookie started with the first string was some guy named T. Davis, Denver, I think the Houston coach was on the Denver staff at that time, I don't think this Davis guy turned out to bad, hmmm, maybe Lundy is the real deal.

Get a grip people not every 6th rd pick is the player T. Davis was or the situation that he was in at the time.

agreed; every time someone mentions a late draft pick as a non - factor, people bring up Brady or T. Davis . . . those are the exceptions, not the rule . . .

 

[Irish]

Strictly from the eyeball test watching Lundy and Morency play in the preseason, I was impressed with Morency's moves, and Lundy seemed to lack explosiveness. I grabbed Morency as a flier based on that alone. I don't think Morency is going to supplant Lundy because I think that Kubiak does not feel that Morency has the size to be the starter, but I do think he'll be effective when he touches the ball.

Not much difference in size.# 33 Wali Lundy Position: RBHeight: 5-10Weight: 211Born: 09/08/1983College: VirginiaNFL Experience: Rookie# 34 Vernand Morency Position: RBHeight: 5-9Weight: 212Born: 02/04/1980College: Oklahoma StateNFL Experience: 2

 

[amnesiac]

I don't think Morency is going to supplant Lundy because I think that Kubiak does not feel that Morency has the size to be the starter, but I do think he'll be effective when he touches the ball.

drafted Morency last year because i really liked the scouting report on him.that said, i wonder if Kubiak is right, wasn't Morency nicked up a lot last year in limited playing time?

 

[redman]

I don't think Morency is going to supplant Lundy because I think that Kubiak does not feel that Morency has the size to be the starter, but I do think he'll be effective when he touches the ball.

drafted Morency last year because i really liked the scouting report on him.that said, i wonder if Kubiak is right, wasn't Morency nicked up a lot last year in limited playing time?

It's hard to tell that from a rookie season. This is the first time a rookie has played this many games in this physical of a league, so many of them don't yet know how to work out or prepare. It may or may not get better.

 

[WarRedbirds]

Strictly from the eyeball test watching Lundy and Morency play in the preseason, I was impressed with Morency's moves, and Lundy seemed to lack explosiveness. I grabbed Morency as a flier based on that alone. I don't think Morency is going to supplant Lundy because I think that Kubiak does not feel that Morency has the size to be the starter, but I do think he'll be effective when he touches the ball.

Not much difference in size.# 33 Wali Lundy Position: RBHeight: 5-10Weight: 211Born: 09/08/1983College: VirginiaNFL Experience: Rookie# 34 Vernand Morency Position: RBHeight: 5-9Weight: 212Born: 02/04/1980College: Oklahoma StateNFL Experience: 2

Thanks...that's weird, perhaps Morency seems smaller because of his moves. Anyhoo...I like Morency's chances given that they are similarly sized backs.

 

[WarRedbirds]

Also, I hear that Morency is 2nd string because he's not a one-cut runner. What the hell...can't you teach someone to be a one-cut runner? I mean, c'mon Vernand, cut out a couple of cuts and you could be the starter.

I'd say it's because Houston doesn't want to have a starter with the first name of Vernand...but when the other option is "Wali", that argument doesn't hold weight.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Strictly from the eyeball test watching Lundy and Morency play in the preseason, I was impressed with Morency's moves, and Lundy seemed to lack explosiveness. I grabbed Morency as a flier based on that alone. I don't think Morency is going to supplant Lundy because I think that Kubiak does not feel that Morency has the size to be the starter, but I do think he'll be effective when he touches the ball.

Not much difference in size.# 33 Wali Lundy Position: RBHeight: 5-10Weight: 211Born: 09/08/1983College: VirginiaNFL Experience: Rookie# 34 Vernand Morency Position: RBHeight: 5-9Weight: 212Born: 02/04/1980College: Oklahoma StateNFL Experience: 2

Thanks...that's weird, perhaps Morency seems smaller because of his moves. Anyhoo...I like Morency's chances given that they are similarly sized backs.

Lundy has bigger arms and just looks more muscular than Morency...hence he ''appears'' bigger.

 

[Irish]

Strictly from the eyeball test watching Lundy and Morency play in the preseason, I was impressed with Morency's moves, and Lundy seemed to lack explosiveness. I grabbed Morency as a flier based on that alone. I don't think Morency is going to supplant Lundy because I think that Kubiak does not feel that Morency has the size to be the starter, but I do think he'll be effective when he touches the ball.

Not much difference in size.# 33 Wali Lundy Position: RBHeight: 5-10Weight: 211Born: 09/08/1983College: VirginiaNFL Experience: Rookie# 34 Vernand Morency Position: RBHeight: 5-9Weight: 212Born: 02/04/1980College: Oklahoma StateNFL Experience: 2

Thanks...that's weird, perhaps Morency seems smaller because of his moves. Anyhoo...I like Morency's chances given that they are similarly sized backs.

Lundy has bigger arms and just looks more muscular than Morency...hence he ''appears'' bigger.

Thomas Jones syndrome.

 

[T Bell]

STOCK RISING

Vernand Morency (RB, Houston): I appear to be one of the few to have not jumped on the Lundy bandwagon, but I can't justify using a fifth-round pick on a player who averaged just 4.3 yards per carry at Virginia. Heck, Lundy didn't even go that high in April's real draft (sixth round, 170th overall). In comparison, Morency was selected in the third round of the 2005 draft (73rd overall). He excelled in Oklahoma State's zone-blocking scheme, averaging 5.9 yards per carry, and some Big 12 coaches thought that he was a better pro prospect than Texas' Cedric Benson.

Both Lundy and Morency averaged an impressive 5.5 yards per carry this preseason for the Texans. Obviously, Lundy is the safer option for fantasy owners because he is currently the starter, but look for Morency to make a hard charge at the starting job because he has more athletic skill and big-play ability, in my opinion.

I recently spoke with Derek Harper, the Senior NFL Editor for NFDraftScouts.com, a site that evaluates college football prospects. Derek agrees with my assessment that Morency is a more talented back. He feels that Lundy is mainly starting due to his four years of experience in a pro-style offense at Virginia, rather than his physical skills. Morency, on the other hand, did not become a starter until his junior year because he was behind Tatum Bell on the Cowboys' depth chart. Morency also spent three years playing baseball in the Colorado Rockies' farm system before enrolling at OSU.

Here's what NFL Draft Scouts had to say about Morency in 2005: "Fantasy football players looking for a sleeper back for next season could do worse than to watch this kid. Athletic enough to take the NFL by storm if placed in an offense that utilizes his speed to the outside and receiving skills."

By Richard Harris, Special to SI.com, FFExperts.com

What`s your point

I have questions about him not being able to beat out Bell. I think it's a legitimate concern.

Inability to beat me out shouldn't be held against poor Vernand.

 

[joffer]

Strictly from the eyeball test watching Lundy and Morency play in the preseason, I was impressed with Morency's moves, and Lundy seemed to lack explosiveness.

i agree, and i expected to like Lundy more going in. i also liked Morency's TD run against the Rams where he took a guy head on at the 2 yard line and ran him over

 

[3C's]

I don't see Morency winning the job, he is 26 years old, not old, but the rookie is the future for Houston.

The last time a late round draft pick RB rookie started with the first string was some guy named T. Davis, Denver, I think the Houston coach was on the Denver staff at that time, I don't think this Davis guy turned out to bad, hmmm, maybe Lundy is the real deal.

Get a grip people not every 6th rd pick is the player T. Davis was or the situation that he was in at the time.

But...but...his situation is so eerily similar to TD. He has to be the next coming of TD.

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

Mr. Morency.

BUY LOW while you can.

Does Lundy have that much of a strong hold to the job? Nah, i doubt it, cause if he did it wouldnt be a rbbc approach. I dont see nothing with Lundy other than the coach drafted him and he's a tough runner...other than that he dont do many things well.

Well i mostly play dynasty and 1 redraft where i got Lundy with the last pick, (an all houston league) and even Morency still went 4 rounds before Lundy and this was a week ago. Im trying to ship hi off right now!!!

Dynasty wise is what matters to me, and i dont see any long term potential in Lundy, but alot in Morency, I even got the Lundy owners calling for Morency and I say NOPE...keep your *starter* (lol), like others say, talent will win out.....especially if the back in front of him holds no ground in the NFL..... I watched L.Betts at IOWA and he was a very very good rb imo, but he's behind C.Portis...so that means he will just have to sit, there's nothing he can do until he's traded or sign elsewhere ala Lamont Jordan. But when you have these situations like M.Bell, Lundy, Barlow, and a few others...do you really think they hold solid ground as to which they wont just lose there job if not for stellar play. Then you have to ask yourself, out of those rb's on those teams who is the most talent (overall) rb, and will maximize on there opportunity. I cant say, cause im not the MAN, but im a houstonian and i know gotdamn well Lundy is not what we should have at rb all year, he light years away from DD, and most from around here sawy Morency as way more talented than DD , just needed some experience and some teaching....as far as SKILL< there was no comparion from DD to Morency..... But then again, Fargas is talented as well, but he's alil too upright for my taste. If you watch Morency (not on the long breakaway runs) but even the small gains he look very similar to LT with his agility and jawbreaking moves, and he has power to and burst off the line like a rockek.

If Lundy is a star, then good, cause it for my texans, and i will take all snaps that i deserve, but even with Lundy being named starter....sir i just dont see it. Just like i said alittle while back about DD being done here..... you will see that soon when we cut him. I also wouldnt be suprised to see us draft a rb next year on the 1st day. Every team needs 2 decent rb's.

I will say i am not a LUNDY HATER, i would say this if he was on the Bills or another team, just acessing from his skillset and talent alone.... I dont see it fellas. And yeah im not the texans caoch either but its just a opinion from a homer.

We have those that love Lundy and other with Mr Morency.

good luck with that situation, going against the eagles week one wont help Lundys value IMO, i hope he developes some speed to break a long one....cause if morency gets in...........well nevermind.

 

[Jedimaster21]

I think Morency may very well be more talented than Lundy. However, Lundy's experience in college and skill set are definitely more suited to the zone blocking scheme. I think Morency may be more elusive, but Lundy is decisive and will not lose yardage. Kubiak has a very similar philosophy to Shanahan, and Skeletor has clearly shown that he cares more about a player's effectiveness in his system than overall talent. I'm not sure Lundy is the long term answer, but I can see him remaining the starter and having a very solid season.

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

I think Morency may very well be more talented than Lundy. However, Lundy's experience in college and skill set are definitely more suited to the zone blocking scheme. I think Morency may be more elusive, but Lundy is decisive and will not lose yardage. Kubiak has a very similar philosophy to Shanahan, and Skeletor has clearly shown that he cares more about a player's effectiveness in his system than overall talent. I'm not sure Lundy is the long term answer, but I can see him remaining the starter and having a very solid season.

Thats fair.... and a very good acessment. It very well may play out like that. Maybe i like more talented guys, like Fargas or someone, although i dont really like fargas he has some nice measurables. But you have a point though....i guess we will see.