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[ghostguy123]

What the heck even happened to Foster anyway? Did he get hurt in practice?

 

[cr8f]

What the heck even happened to Foster anyway? Did he get hurt in practice?

Yes last night at practice.

 

[humpback]

Is Foster really the key to this team having a great or crappy year? If Houston really is a decent team then they'll do just fine with another back. We see no-name backs do great every year once given the chance on a good team. If Houston struggles it's because they are not good, not because they don't have Foster. Granted Foster is a special back and may be worth at least one win just because of him.

Not saying, just saying.

Warren Sharp @SharpFootball

Since becoming a starter in 2010, the Texans are 2-13 without Arian Foster and 33-20 when he has at least one carry.

I get your point but think it has to do with two things.

1) Foster is a special talent.

2) The team around him isn't that good.

Well, yeah, which means he is the key to this team.

 

[travdogg]

I'm hoping this drops him to the end of the first and I can get Blue to back him up.

End of the 1st? I'm thinking more like round 8 or so. Sounds like he could miss half the season.

Also, Blue will be lucky to see the field even. Polk is better than him, and pretty much anybody they sign will be too. Blue was awful last year, roughly a yard and a half less than Foster per carry. If Foster hadn't gotten hurt, I'd have guessed Blue was on the roster bubble.

 

[TripItUp]

I'm hoping this drops him to the end of the first and I can get Blue to back him up.

No need to hope, he'll be there for you and the rest of your league will really want you to take him.

 

[bostonfred]

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Blue-uses-offseason-workouts-to-ensure-Texans-6209112.php?t=d87b126e77438d9cbb&cmpid=twitter-premium

 

[Lott's Fingertip]

I believe Polk has more talent than Blue and will overtake him sooner than later.

I've been carrying Polk on an expanded offseason roster for just this possibility... Blue is not good. I'm not sure Polk is either, but I am more confident that Blue is not.

Hey hey, I got to sell Polk for a ransom, that is to say, a 2016 3rd round pick.

 

[Spike]

I'm surprised we've not heard any Ben Tate rumors.

A trade I would like to see is Buffalo sending Fred Jackson to the Texans.

 

[barackdhouse]

I'm hoping this drops him to the end of the first and I can get Blue to back him up.

No need to hope, he'll be there for you and the rest of your league will really want you to take him.

Since when was he going before the end of the first anyway?

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I'm surprised we've not heard any Ben Tate rumors.

He played for a different coaching staff when he was in Houston and has no connection to the current one.

 

[shady inc]

my guess is they sign pierre thomas

Heck of a limb you're going out on there.

guess i was wrong

 

[TripItUp]

I'm hoping this drops him to the end of the first and I can get Blue to back him up.

No need to hope, he'll be there for you and the rest of your league will really want you to take him.

Since when was he going before the end of the first anyway?

I think you are misreading my post. Never said he was.

 

[GregR]

I'm surprised we've not heard any Ben Tate rumors.

He played for a different coaching staff when he was in Houston and has no connection to the current one.

Other than the GM who remains from the old regime. Though of course BOB is going to get a say in things.

 

[Shutout]

Free Ray Rice, people! He is obviously the best candidate for the job outside of what they may have in Polk.

But hey, It's August. Let's stir up some real chatter. How about a Knile Davis or Christine Michael trade to start our football season off?

 

[VaTerp]

I'm seeing some slightly conflicting reports about exactly what kind of surgery Foster is scheduled to have. Some sports doctor's on twitter have opined that sports hernia surgery has a quicker recovery time than groin muscle repair surgery and there is a chance Foster could be having the former instead of the latter.

Either way the usually reliable John McClain is reporting that Foster will indeed go on the IR/return list so its looking like he won't be available to week 10 at the earliest. But what kind of surgery he has could be a big factor in whether or not he is ready to roll come week 10 or will be limited and compromised.

Didn't Eagles center Kelce have sports hernia surgery in Sept last year and only miss 4 games?

Also, there is a good chance that I have no idea what I'm talking about an this entire post should be ignored....

 

[Arodin]

Free Ray Rice, people! He is obviously the best candidate for the job outside of what they may have in Polk.

But hey, It's August. Let's stir up some real chatter. How about a Knile Davis or Christine Michael trade to start our football season off?

To counter-chatter, there's also plenty of talk of bubble RBs like Hillman and even Michael. Texans could wait till the first round of cuts and see if someone comes available before going into the out-of-work vet market and either paying up for Thomas or signing Bradshaw/Rice/Lawfirm. Maybe they get lucky.

 

[Shutout]

Free Ray Rice, people! He is obviously the best candidate for the job outside of what they may have in Polk.

But hey, It's August. Let's stir up some real chatter. How about a Knile Davis or Christine Michael trade to start our football season off?

To counter-chatter, there's also plenty of talk of bubble RBs like Hillman and even Michael. Texans could wait till the first round of cuts and see if someone comes available before going into the out-of-work vet market and either paying up for Thomas or signing Bradshaw/Rice/Lawfirm. Maybe they get lucky.

yep. That's true. Some other team's fallout could be a big play for the Texans and FF.

 

[Shutout]

I'm seeing some slightly conflicting reports about exactly what kind of surgery Foster is scheduled to have. Some sports doctor's on twitter have opined that sports hernia surgery has a quicker recovery time than groin muscle repair surgery and there is a chance Foster could be having the former instead of the latter.

Either way the usually reliable John McClain is reporting that Foster will indeed go on the IR/return list so its looking like he won't be available to week 10 at the earliest. But what kind of surgery he has could be a big factor in whether or not he is ready to roll come week 10 or will be limited and compromised.

Didn't Eagles center Kelce have sports hernia surgery in Sept last year and only miss 4 games?

Also, there is a good chance that I have no idea what I'm talking about an this entire post should be ignored....

Yes, I am seeing the sports Hernia thing too. Also seeing "hold down the fort" being tossed out a lot in describing the replacement RB. I guess it is POSSIBLE that the Texans don't IR him and this is something that he misses less time. Probably not. Probably just waiting till they go in and everything is official and they see what they do but sports hernia surgery could be something where we could see Foster by week 4-5 if things shake out well (having surgery on Friday, take a good 8 weeks or so to get better...happening so early could be a benefit).

 

[shady inc]

would like to see ahmad bradshaw in houston

 

[Shutout]

would like to see ahmad bradshaw in houston

Great fit but the guy can't stay healthy. Not sure the Texans want to get into that.

 

[Arodin]

would like to see ahmad bradshaw in houston

Great fit but the guy can't stay healthy. Not sure the Texans want to get into that.

Isn't that exactly what the Texans have been into for the past half-decade? If they don't know how to handle perpetually-questionable-but-productive-when-playing-RBs, no one does!

Besides, they might get lucky and have Bradshaw get hurt right about the time Foster comes back.

 

[Bruce Hammond]

Anyone else find it weird that Pierre Thomas 'couldn't agree to terms'? Shouldn't he be happy at nearly 31 to just to have a job at the vet minimum and be on a roster?

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Anyone else find it weird that Pierre Thomas 'couldn't agree to terms'? Shouldn't he be happy at nearly 31 to just to have a job at the vet minimum and be on a roster?

I did find that odd. Maybe he doesn't think its worth putting his body through all that for the vet minimum, and would rather retire unless he gets more. But if he's holding out for more, I don't think its likely he's going to see it.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Arian Foster - RB - Texans

Arian Foster's Friday surgery will reattach Foster's groin muscle to the bone.

He'll soon be placed on injured reserve-designated for return, shelving Foster through Week 8 -- at which point he'll be eligible to practice -- and keeping him out of games until Week 10. Foster's injury is said to involve a 3-6 month recovery, meaning he's no lock to play even when eligible. After whiffing on free agent Pierre Thomas, the Texans will give younger backs Chris Polk, Alfred Blue, Jonathan Grimes, and Kenny Hilliard chances to earn carries in an RBBC. In a weak offense, Houston's backfield is now one to generally avoid in fantasy drafts.

Source: John McClain on Twitter

Aug 5 - 4:12 PM

 

[dschuler]

Anyone else find it weird that Pierre Thomas 'couldn't agree to terms'? Shouldn't he be happy at nearly 31 to just to have a job at the vet minimum and be on a roster?

Thought the exact same thing

 

[GregR]

Anyone else find it weird that Pierre Thomas 'couldn't agree to terms'? Shouldn't he be happy at nearly 31 to just to have a job at the vet minimum and be on a roster?

I did find that odd. Maybe he doesn't think its worth putting his body through all that for the vet minimum, and would rather retire unless he gets more. But if he's holding out for more, I don't think its likely he's going to see it.

Yeah, I made a similar comment to someone today. Just speculating of course, but that's about the only reason I can think of for turning it down. At his level of experience, the vet minimum isn't chicken feed, but maybe the wear and tear isn't worth it to him below a certain amount.

 

[VaTerp]

Anyone else find it weird that Pierre Thomas 'couldn't agree to terms'? Shouldn't he be happy at nearly 31 to just to have a job at the vet minimum and be on a roster?

I did find that odd. Maybe he doesn't think its worth putting his body through all that for the vet minimum, and would rather retire unless he gets more. But if he's holding out for more, I don't think its likely he's going to see it.

Yeah, I made a similar comment to someone today. Just speculating of course, but that's about the only reason I can think of for turning it down. At his level of experience, the vet minimum isn't chicken feed, but maybe the wear and tear isn't worth it to him below a certain amount.

Maybe he wanted some sort of guaranteed money that they weren't willing to give him. Maybe the Texans won't to avoid guaranteeing money to a veteran who is on the roster week 1. Seems like quite a roll of the dice but I don't know.

 

[humpback]

Rotoworld:

Arian Foster - RB - Texans

Arian Foster's Friday surgery will reattach Foster's groin muscle to the bone.

He'll soon be placed on injured reserve-designated for return, shelving Foster through Week 8 -- at which point he'll be eligible to practice -- and keeping him out of games until Week 10. Foster's injury is said to involve a 3-6 month recovery, meaning he's no lock to play even when eligible. After whiffing on free agent Pierre Thomas, the Texans will give younger backs Chris Polk, Alfred Blue, Jonathan Grimes, and Kenny Hilliard chances to earn carries in an RBBC. In a weak offense, Houston's backfield is now one to generally avoid in fantasy drafts.

Source: John McClain on Twitter

Aug 5 - 4:12 PM

Ouch!

 

[Faust]

Texans owner not surprised about Arian Foster injury:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000507073/article/texans-owner-not-surprised-about-arian-foster-injury

 

[Faust]

Doctor: Arian Foster should be back to full form in two to three months

http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2015/08/doctor-arian-foster-should-be-back-to-full-form-in-two-to-three-months/#34785101=0

 

[Shutout]

Anyone else find it weird that Pierre Thomas 'couldn't agree to terms'? Shouldn't he be happy at nearly 31 to just to have a job at the vet minimum and be on a roster?

I did find that odd. Maybe he doesn't think its worth putting his body through all that for the vet minimum, and would rather retire unless he gets more. But if he's holding out for more, I don't think its likely he's going to see it.

Yeah, I made a similar comment to someone today. Just speculating of course, but that's about the only reason I can think of for turning it down. At his level of experience, the vet minimum isn't chicken feed, but maybe the wear and tear isn't worth it to him below a certain amount.

Maybe he wanted some sort of guaranteed money that they weren't willing to give him. Maybe the Texans won't to avoid guaranteeing money to a veteran who is on the roster week 1. Seems like quite a roll of the dice but I don't know.

Has it been clarified if he turned them down or if the Texans saw something they didn't like?

 

[barackdhouse]

I'm hoping this drops him to the end of the first and I can get Blue to back him up.

No need to hope, he'll be there for you and the rest of your league will really want you to take him.

Since when was he going before the end of the first anyway?

I think you are misreading my post. Never said he was.

No, not you, I meant Ponchsox. I was agreeing with you. If someone wants to take him in the late first, be my guest.

 

[barackdhouse]

Anyone else find it weird that Pierre Thomas 'couldn't agree to terms'? Shouldn't he be happy at nearly 31 to just to have a job at the vet minimum and be on a roster?

I did find that odd. Maybe he doesn't think its worth putting his body through all that for the vet minimum, and would rather retire unless he gets more. But if he's holding out for more, I don't think its likely he's going to see it.

Yeah, I made a similar comment to someone today. Just speculating of course, but that's about the only reason I can think of for turning it down. At his level of experience, the vet minimum isn't chicken feed, but maybe the wear and tear isn't worth it to him below a certain amount.

Maybe he wanted some sort of guaranteed money that they weren't willing to give him. Maybe the Texans won't to avoid guaranteeing money to a veteran who is on the roster week 1. Seems like quite a roll of the dice but I don't know.

Has it been clarified if he turned them down or if the Texans saw something they didn't like?

As far as I could tell he nailed the workout and they wanted him, but they offered the vet minimum.

 

[Shutout]

Anyone else find it weird that Pierre Thomas 'couldn't agree to terms'? Shouldn't he be happy at nearly 31 to just to have a job at the vet minimum and be on a roster?

I did find that odd. Maybe he doesn't think its worth putting his body through all that for the vet minimum, and would rather retire unless he gets more. But if he's holding out for more, I don't think its likely he's going to see it.

Yeah, I made a similar comment to someone today. Just speculating of course, but that's about the only reason I can think of for turning it down. At his level of experience, the vet minimum isn't chicken feed, but maybe the wear and tear isn't worth it to him below a certain amount.

Maybe he wanted some sort of guaranteed money that they weren't willing to give him. Maybe the Texans won't to avoid guaranteeing money to a veteran who is on the roster week 1. Seems like quite a roll of the dice but I don't know.

Has it been clarified if he turned them down or if the Texans saw something they didn't like?

As far as I could tell he nailed the workout and they wanted him, but they offered the vet minimum.

Thanks for the info. I guess there must be a reason, financially, etc, but I can't imagine the reason is because they feel great about what they got on the roster already.

 

[Freelove]

Anyone else find it weird that Pierre Thomas 'couldn't agree to terms'? Shouldn't he be happy at nearly 31 to just to have a job at the vet minimum and be on a roster?

I did find that odd. Maybe he doesn't think its worth putting his body through all that for the vet minimum, and would rather retire unless he gets more. But if he's holding out for more, I don't think its likely he's going to see it.

Yeah, I made a similar comment to someone today. Just speculating of course, but that's about the only reason I can think of for turning it down. At his level of experience, the vet minimum isn't chicken feed, but maybe the wear and tear isn't worth it to him below a certain amount.

Maybe he wanted some sort of guaranteed money that they weren't willing to give him. Maybe the Texans won't to avoid guaranteeing money to a veteran who is on the roster week 1. Seems like quite a roll of the dice but I don't know.

Has it been clarified if he turned them down or if the Texans saw something they didn't like?

As far as I could tell he nailed the workout and they wanted him, but they offered the vet minimum.

Thanks for the info. I guess there must be a reason, financially, etc, but I can't imagine the reason is because they feel great about what they got on the roster already.

"We aren't gonna win anyway. Do we really want to spend more than that on Pierre ####### Thomas?"

 

[chad in Indy]

Anyone else find it weird that Pierre Thomas 'couldn't agree to terms'? Shouldn't he be happy at nearly 31 to just to have a job at the vet minimum and be on a roster?

I did find that odd. Maybe he doesn't think its worth putting his body through all that for the vet minimum, and would rather retire unless he gets more. But if he's holding out for more, I don't think its likely he's going to see it.

Yeah, I made a similar comment to someone today. Just speculating of course, but that's about the only reason I can think of for turning it down. At his level of experience, the vet minimum isn't chicken feed, but maybe the wear and tear isn't worth it to him below a certain amount.

Maybe he wanted some sort of guaranteed money that they weren't willing to give him. Maybe the Texans won't to avoid guaranteeing money to a veteran who is on the roster week 1. Seems like quite a roll of the dice but I don't know.

Has it been clarified if he turned them down or if the Texans saw something they didn't like?

As far as I could tell he nailed the workout and they wanted him, but they offered the vet minimum.

Thanks for the info. I guess there must be a reason, financially, etc, but I can't imagine the reason is because they feel great about what they got on the roster already.

This early, why not hold out for more? Being preseason, I think it's smart to try and get more. As one of the top FA options, his risk that he won't have another league minimum offer is pretty low.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Thanks for the info. I guess there must be a reason, financially, etc, but I can't imagine the reason is because they feel great about what they got on the roster already.

Updating a previous item, free agent Pierre Thomas' agent said Thomas will not be signing with the Texans.
It was reported earlier Wednesday that Thomas would be signing the dotted line with the Texans. But according to Thomas' agent, Lamont Smith, the two sides "were unable to agree to terms." It's highly likely the Texans were offering Thomas the veteran's minimum, while Thomas' camp feels he's worth more. Aug 5 - 12:42 PM

The Texans could revisit talks with free agent RB Pierre Thomas.
Thomas turned down a veteran-minimum deal, but could still be signed if Houston increases their offer. The Texans are prepared to move forward with Chris Polk, Alfred Blue, Jonathan Grimes, and Kenny Hilliard competing for early-season carries. Thomas is open to playing for less than $2 million. Aug 5 - 6:27 PM

 

[barackdhouse]

Personally I think Pierre Thomas is a playmaker and was underutilized in New Orleans. Too bad he is 30 now. I saw something yesterday alluding to the idea that Dallas might actually be shopping for a RB now. DMC is banged up and well....he's DMC. Dunbar is banged up, etc. If I were Pierre Thomas I would certainly favor going to Dallas over Houston, right? Even if that never materializes, I might wait a little while and see. This guy has a ring already, so even though it might be better than sitting on his couch, Houston is really not a desirable situation.

 

[ghostguy123]

Doctor: Arian Foster should be back to full form in two to three months

http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2015/08/doctor-arian-foster-should-be-back-to-full-form-in-two-to-three-months/#34785101=0

So he has a sports hernia?

 

[eNdblu]

Doctor: Arian Foster should be back to full form in two to three months

http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2015/08/doctor-arian-foster-should-be-back-to-full-form-in-two-to-three-months/#34785101=0

So he has a sports hernia?

Bah... Read the article and it's quoting someone who's not even part of his procedure to verify the extent of the damage..

 

[ourmanflint]

Anyone else find it weird that Pierre Thomas 'couldn't agree to terms'? Shouldn't he be happy at nearly 31 to just to have a job at the vet minimum and be on a roster?

I did find that odd. Maybe he doesn't think its worth putting his body through all that for the vet minimum, and would rather retire unless he gets more. But if he's holding out for more, I don't think its likely he's going to see it.

Yeah, I made a similar comment to someone today. Just speculating of course, but that's about the only reason I can think of for turning it down. At his level of experience, the vet minimum isn't chicken feed, but maybe the wear and tear isn't worth it to him below a certain amount.

Maybe he wanted some sort of guaranteed money that they weren't willing to give him. Maybe the Texans won't to avoid guaranteeing money to a veteran who is on the roster week 1. Seems like quite a roll of the dice but I don't know.

Has it been clarified if he turned them down or if the Texans saw something they didn't like?

As far as I could tell he nailed the workout and they wanted him, but they offered the vet minimum.

Thanks for the info. I guess there must be a reason, financially, etc, but I can't imagine the reason is because they feel great about what they got on the roster already.

This early, why not hold out for more? Being preseason, I think it's smart to try and get more. As one of the top FA options, his risk that he won't have another league minimum offer is pretty low.

Probably not offering any guaranteed money so they can cut him if Polk pans out. Isn't Polk just a younger, better version of Pierre anyway? If Polk does was Polk is capable of doing, would Pierre make it to the regular season?

 

[VaTerp]

I guess Arian will not be praying for a speedy recovery...

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13369076/houston-texans-arian-foster-goes-public-not-believing-god

 

[cstu]

I guess Arian will not be praying for a speedy recovery...

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13369076/houston-texans-arian-foster-goes-public-not-believing-god

Good for him.

 

[cstu]

With that, he displays his talent as a master of the eloquent shrug and leans back in an office chair in a back bedroom that he's turned into a recording and writing studio. The house, a rental, is modest for a man working on a five-year, $43.5 million contract. There's a Range Rover in the driveway but no fleet. "I don't want or need much," he says. "Just something fairly safe for the kids to grow up around, and that's about it, really. The rest is luxury, fluff. I've saved about 80 percent of what I've made, and I will continue that. I won't have to work when I'm done -- live off the interest, put my kids through college, let them have the money when I'm in a box and call it a day, man."

 

[Ilov80s]

Anyone else find it weird that Pierre Thomas 'couldn't agree to terms'? Shouldn't he be happy at nearly 31 to just to have a job at the vet minimum and be on a roster?

I did find that odd. Maybe he doesn't think its worth putting his body through all that for the vet minimum, and would rather retire unless he gets more. But if he's holding out for more, I don't think its likely he's going to see it.

Yeah, I made a similar comment to someone today. Just speculating of course, but that's about the only reason I can think of for turning it down. At his level of experience, the vet minimum isn't chicken feed, but maybe the wear and tear isn't worth it to him below a certain amount.

Maybe he wanted some sort of guaranteed money that they weren't willing to give him. Maybe the Texans won't to avoid guaranteeing money to a veteran who is on the roster week 1. Seems like quite a roll of the dice but I don't know.

Has it been clarified if he turned them down or if the Texans saw something they didn't like?

As far as I could tell he nailed the workout and they wanted him, but they offered the vet minimum.

Thanks for the info. I guess there must be a reason, financially, etc, but I can't imagine the reason is because they feel great about what they got on the roster already.

This early, why not hold out for more? Being preseason, I think it's smart to try and get more. As one of the top FA options, his risk that he won't have another league minimum offer is pretty low.

Probably not offering any guaranteed money so they can cut him if Polk pans out. Isn't Polk just a younger, better version of Pierre anyway? If Polk does was Polk is capable of doing, would Pierre make it to the regular season?

That makes the most sense. I am sure Pierre has a decent nest egg and figures why go through the hell of training camp and learn a new offense just to get cut and make a minimal amount of money.

 

[cstu]

"Arian is going to voice his thoughts whether you want them or not, or whether you ask for them or not," says Forsett

So what's his username here?

 

[VaTerp]

I guess Arian will not be praying for a speedy recovery...

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13369076/houston-texans-arian-foster-goes-public-not-believing-god

Good for him.

I agree. Regardless of one's religious views I appreciate his thoughtfulness and willingness to stand out in front on a controversial issue.

 

[billieve15]

Yeah, religious observance shouldn't be compulsory on any team even if a lot of the guys are Christians.

 

[onionsack]

I guess Arian will not be praying for a speedy recovery...

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13369076/houston-texans-arian-foster-goes-public-not-believing-god

What a pity there aren't more athletes like him setting this kind of positive example for kids and adults alike.

 

[Stealthycat]

I'm wondering if the RB1 Foster we knew is going to never come back ... a groin tear that bad ...ugghhh