Vernand Morency Projections (1 Viewer)

[Amishboy]

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Vernand Morency is rated by the Almighty Dodds (may he be praised) @ ** overall Runningback, meanwhile Dominic Davis is 8 spots lower than Morency and Wali Lundy is 39 spots lower than Morency.

While this makes me estatic seeing that in our Draft this weekend I avoided Davis, and took Morency later.

Does anyone besides THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA and I think that he can take the job outright. I understand this is another Morency thread, but I beleive that these new ratings must come as a shock to many in these boards.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

I can't give an honest response without seeing where he is ranked. And no, I'm not paying.

 

[Tillmanisahero]

I can't give an honest response without seeing where he is ranked. And no, I'm not paying.

IF DD is as bad as I think he is I think Morency will post 1000yds and 6 TDs at least

 

[duaneok66]

I can't give an honest response without seeing where he is ranked. And no, I'm not paying.

IF DD is as bad as I think he is I think Morency will post 1000yds and 6 TDs at least

Kubiak has already said he will use TWO backs (at least) . . . if Davis says out, he is a definite factor, if Davis comes back, then its a fight with Lundy and Morency for the 2nd spot . . . and remember Morency ran against scrubs last weekend . . .

 

[Hammerage]

I think where he is ranked is not unreasonable. Obviously he is feels that Morency will beat out Lundy and DD won't play much. If both of those things are true that ranking is low. As for using two RB's. All teams use two RB's to some extent. I think that one of them will get significantly more work than the other if DD can't produce and I would still put that money on Morency.

 

[todd2006]

It's going to be Lundy... just watch.

Don't forget who ran against the starting D... and who was able to pick up some table scraps in the 2nd half.

There's a huge difference.

And until Morency agrees to follow the 1-cut system Kubiak wants, it's not his ball.

 

[Jayrod]

Either Morency or Lundy will have to clearly assert himself to be worth much. It isn't like MBarber in Dallas where if (when) Julius Jones goes down, he's the man. Even if Davis doesn't come back (which I think he will), the two will probably split carries.

 

[tecmo bo]

It's going to be Lundy... just watch.

Don't forget who ran against the starting D... and who was able to pick up some table scraps in the 2nd half.

There's a huge difference.

And until Morency agrees to follow the 1-cut system Kubiak wants, it's not his ball.

from fanball.....

August 21, 2006 2:28 PM ET

Texans: Morency impresses Kubiak

The News

Running back Vernand Morency made the most of his first action of the preseason, carrying 11 times for 99 yards and two touchdowns in the Texans' 27-20 exhibition win over the Rams. "I liked the way he got the ball and took it downhill, which is something we've been preaching to him," Texans coach Gary Kubiak told the Houston Chronicle. "Also, one of the things I was impressed with was that he struggled with pass protection in camp and understanding schemes, understanding protections and blocking schemes… but he was mistake-free in that department of the game. You have to be able to do that as a back. You have to be able to hold up against the blitz. He wore down a bit. I told him I want him to be able to go all day."

looks like he agreed

 

[Couch Potato]

Vernand Morency is rated by the Almighty Dodds (may he be praised) @ ** overall Runningback, meanwhile Dominic Davis is 8 spots lower than Morency and Wali Lundy is 39 spots lower than Morency.

As of 8/22 David has reshuffled his HOU RB projections again. Since it is pay content I won't rank them, but suffice to say they are now much more closely bunched. Poor David, this team has to be the worst mess to try to project at this time. The only thing that is certain is that the situation is still very fluid and projections will continue to change as it sorts itself out.It's not likely to happen, but earlier in camp I was really pulling for UDFA Chris Taylor to have a real shot at this thing. I like rooting for the underdog.

 

[a_rackowski]

Anyone know Dom Davis contract situation? I think that might tell us alot more.

 

[pghrob]

Vernand Morency is rated by the Almighty Dodds (may he be praised) @ ** overall Runningback, meanwhile Dominic Davis is 8 spots lower than Morency and Wali Lundy is 39 spots lower than Morency.

As of 8/22 David has reshuffled his HOU RB projections again. Since it is pay content I won't rank them, but suffice to say they are now much more closely bunched. Poor David, this team has to be the worst mess to try to project at this time. The only thing that is certain is that the situation is still very fluid and projections will continue to change as it sorts itself out.It's not likely to happen, but earlier in camp I was really pulling for UDFA Chris Taylor to have a real shot at this thing. I like rooting for the underdog.

Was this 8/21 late night adjustment made due to the fact that Joe/David's earlier 8/21 updated projections had a typo for Morency, or did something in their thought process make them lower the Morency projection?

 

[Couch Potato]

Vernand Morency is rated by the Almighty Dodds (may he be praised) @ ** overall Runningback, meanwhile Dominic Davis is 8 spots lower than Morency and Wali Lundy is 39 spots lower than Morency.

As of 8/22 David has reshuffled his HOU RB projections again. Since it is pay content I won't rank them, but suffice to say they are now much more closely bunched. Poor David, this team has to be the worst mess to try to project at this time. The only thing that is certain is that the situation is still very fluid and projections will continue to change as it sorts itself out.It's not likely to happen, but earlier in camp I was really pulling for UDFA Chris Taylor to have a real shot at this thing. I like rooting for the underdog.

Was this 8/21 late night adjustment made due to the fact that Joe/David's earlier 8/21 updated projections had a typo for Morency, or did something in their thought process make them lower the Morency projection?

I really don't know the reason, but it was a late night change, somewhere around 1 AM PT lowering Morency's number. I didn't know there was a previous typo for Morency, but if there was one that could explain the change.

 

[David Yudkin]

Anyone know Dom Davis contract situation? I think that might tell us alot more.

Davis signed a 5-year, $21 million deal last summer with a $5 million signing bonus. Remaining base salary info from NFLPA . . .2006 1700000.00 2007 3340000.00 2008 4180000.00 2009 4550000.00

 

[cws3030]

Anyone know Dom Davis contract situation? I think that might tell us alot more.

Davis signed a 5-year, $21 million deal last summer with a $5 million signing bonus. Remaining base salary info from NFLPA . . .2006 1700000.00 2007 3340000.00 2008 4180000.00 2009 4550000.00

thats a whole lot of salary to paid in 07-09 looking at i would not be suprised one bit if he is cut this off-season.FWIWEN 05 > HOU 06 anderson = lundyt.bell = morency

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

Lundy has started the last two preseason games right?

 

[zamboni]

I'm not sure what to make of the conflicting info regarding Morency fitting Kubiak's system, but he looked pretty good last year down the stretch.

If Kubiak decides to go with him, I think he could put up some very nice numbers.

 

[zamboni]

FWIWEN 05 > HOU 06 anderson = lundyt.bell = morency

Other than the fact that they played together at OSU, I don't see striking similarities between Morency and Bell.

 

[wannabee]

I'm not sure what to make of the conflicting info regarding Morency fitting Kubiak's system, but he looked pretty good last year down the stretch.If Kubiak decides to go with him, I think he could put up some very nice numbers.

the conflicting info is the dates of the stories. The stories that say Morency does not fit the offense are old stories. The stories that say he looks good and Kubiak like his downhill running are current.

 

[tecmo bo]

Lundy has started the last two preseason games right?

no. smith started the first and had 4 carries i beleive, and then lundy came in. lundy started the last one, then gave way to morency. i think morency will get the next start, followed by taylor with a little lundy thrown in

 

[wannabee]

FWIWEN 05 > HOU 06 anderson = lundyt.bell = morency

Other than the fact that they played together at OSU, I don't see striking similarities between Morency and Bell.

I agree and think he has this backwards. Lundy is more of the non-blocking, injury-prone coming-out-of-college playmaker.

 

[Todem]

When the season opens I think it will be safe to say that this will be an RBBC with Lundy and Morency.

Agree?

Davis will not start the season and the closer it get's to opening week I think he will be put on th PUP.

Thoughts?

 

[comfortably numb]

Anyone know Dom Davis contract situation? I think that might tell us alot more.

Davis signed a 5-year, $21 million deal last summer with a $5 million signing bonus. Remaining base salary info from NFLPA . . .2006 1700000.00 2007 3340000.00 2008 4180000.00 2009 4550000.00

Very intersting....I think if DD is not carrying most of the load this year, he will not be in a Texans uniform in 07, not for 3.3M anyway.

 

[yellowdog]

David Carr has spent much of his first few years on his back. Reports from pre-season have stated that Lundy has whiffed on multiple pass blocking attempts, and that Morency has performed well in that area. They have both performed well running the ball. If all else is equal, Morency's ability to pick up the blitz will have him seeing the majority of the snaps. Of course this is assuming DD will be out for a while.

 

[Buckna]

Anyone know Dom Davis contract situation? I think that might tell us alot more.

Davis signed a 5-year, $21 million deal last summer with a $5 million signing bonus. Remaining base salary info from NFLPA . . .2006 1700000.00 2007 3340000.00 2008 4180000.00 2009 4550000.00

Very intersting....I think if DD is not carrying most of the load this year, he will not be in a Texans uniform in 07, not for 3.3M anyway.

If DD knee doesn't heal up enough to play this year, he may very likely be seeing the end of his career. The rumors about his knee have not been encouraging so he'd be an easy cut and likely no other team would take much of a chance on him. Poor guy played his heart out for the Texans the last few years and it's left him as damaged goods, I hope he invested his signing bonus wisely last year.

 

[wannabee]

Davis has no timeline for return

Published Tue Aug 22 11:05:00 a.m. ET 2006

(Rotoworld) Domanick Davis still has no timeline to return from his knee injury.

Impact: Wali Lundy and Vernand Morency look likely to split carries in Week 1, with Antowain Smith possibly in the mix. "I think the next step is to get him on the practice field, and we'll go from there," coach Gary Kubiak said. We've moved Davis down to a late fourth round value.

 

[ATC1]

(KFFL)John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Vernand Morency (leg) did not practice Monday, Aug. 21.

 

[Todem]

(KFFL)John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Vernand Morency (leg) did not practice Monday, Aug. 21.

Is it me or does Morency have problems with injuries as well. Was he ever available last season other than his start. Was he injured last year or showing up on the report each week?Curious if anyone can elaborate.

 

[John Mamula]

Anyone know Dom Davis contract situation? I think that might tell us alot more.

Davis signed a 5-year, $21 million deal last summer with a $5 million signing bonus. Remaining base salary info from NFLPA . . .2006 1700000.00 2007 3340000.00 2008 4180000.00 2009 4550000.00

Very intersting....I think if DD is not carrying most of the load this year, he will not be in a Texans uniform in 07, not for 3.3M anyway.

if they cut DD they'll have a $3M cap hit (the remaining 3 years of signing bonus accelerated).if they keep DD they'll have a $4.3M cap hit ($3.3M salary and the $1M allocated signing bonus). for an extra $1.3M i don't see why they wouldn't keep him. i could see them trying to get him to re-negotiate his contract down, but that is unlikely.DD will likely be on the texans in 2007.EDIT: i was off a year so that makes the discrepency $1.3M instead of $300k. not as sure of a lock for DD to be on the texans, but for an additional $1.3M, i still think DD is around.

 

[3MTA3]

FWIW the Texans message board is about 75% Morency as being the starter if no DD, but still a RBBC.

 

[softball]

Anrowain Smith is THE starter if DD is not playing game 1.

Why is that so impossible for the people on this board to swallow?

David Carr also got his head handed to him last season, and I would bet my lungs Smith is a FAR better blocker than a 6th Round Rookie and Morency.

Smith didn't start the scrub games, because Smith doesn't need to play in scrub games.

Morency and Lundi do, see how the pieces fit together?

 

[3MTA3]

Smith didn't start the scrub games, because Smith doesn't need to play in scrub games.

Because he's that good?

 

[yellowdog]

Anrowain Smith is THE starter if DD is not playing game 1.Why is that so impossible for the people on this board to swallow?David Carr also got his head handed to him last season, and I would bet my lungs Smith is a FAR better blocker than a 6th Round Rookie and Morency.Smith didn't start the scrub games, because Smith doesn't need to play in scrub games.Morency and Lundi do, see how the pieces fit together?

Coach Kubiac, is that you?

 

[huckyoda]

Anrowain Smith is THE starter if DD is not playing game 1.Why is that so impossible for the people on this board to swallow?

Are you going to back that up with a quote or any logic? What makes you say that he is such a great blocker? Thats the first I ever heard of that.

Smith didn't start the scrub games, because Smith doesn't need to play in scrub games.

Sure thing, Smith-owner. Keep telling yourself that.

 

[FatRader]

Anrowain Smith is THE starter if DD is not playing game 1.Why is that so impossible for the people on this board to swallow?

Um, well, because Antowain Smith is just not a very good RB.

 

[zamboni]

Smith didn't start the scrub games, because Smith doesn't need to play in scrub games.

Because he's that good?

He may not even be with the team by the time the season rolls around.

 

[softball]

Anrowain Smith is THE starter if DD is not playing game 1.

Why is that so impossible for the people on this board to swallow?

Are you going to back that up with a quote or any logic? What makes you say that he is such a great blocker? Thats the first I ever heard of that.

Smith didn't start the scrub games, because Smith doesn't need to play in scrub games.

Sure thing, Smith-owner. Keep telling yourself that.

You guys are funny, like Smith owners all over the place are celebrating.Todays Kubiak Comments:

Camp quotes - Final practice

August 22, 2006

HoustonTexans.com

Following are excerpts from coach Gary Kubiak following the final practice of the Texans' 2006 training camp.

Gary Kubiak

(on wrapping up training camp) “Biggest thing today is that it’s our last day of camp, we won’t practice tomorrow. I think we’ve had a good camp. We got some guys nicked. We had great work today. I told them if we worked well today and if we were physical I’d give them tomorrow off and just start on Denver on Wednesday. I’m very impressed with our training camp, we’ve got a long way to go but we have some guys paying the price.”

(on RB Vernard Morency’s injury) “It was surprising really. He has a bad bruise on his lower leg. He needs to get back out here. He’s got to get back to work, that’s part of being that back. If you’re going to carry the ball that many times you’re going to get banged up. So hopefully he’ll be back Wednesday.”

(on other positions) “We’ll continue to play our guys right down the middle. Approach the game different, but all those battles that are going on left tackle, linebacker, we’ll continue to split those right down the middle.”

(on starters’ playing time for Sunday) “I told them that they’ll play three quarters and they’ll expect to play three quarters. That’s where we’ll operate from, it could be more depending on how the game goes.”

Heres the full link:

http://www.houstontexans.com/news/detail.p...20Latest%20News

No mention of a RB that will start and play PreSeason game #3...

I like Smith to be the man. Or Lundi or Morency or maybe Dom Davis....(who I do own)

 

[Jayrod]

If DD knee doesn't heal up enough to play this year, he may very likely be seeing the end of his career. The rumors about his knee have not been encouraging so he'd be an easy cut and likely no other team would take much of a chance on him. Poor guy played his heart out for the Texans the last few years and it's left him as damaged goods, I hope he invested his signing bonus wisely last year.

Well, the Dominick Davis speculation has officially reached its max potential. He could be done for his career and might not play again ever.Everyone just calm down. Here's what we know, everything else is just a guess by me or anyone else:1) Davis' knee has not fully recovered2) Davis is not practicing right now3) The coaches do expect him to return this season4) His backup has yet to be determined by the TexansIf everyone wants to let Davis slip to the end of the 4th round and then spend late picks on Morency or Lundy, that is fine. I will, however gobble up Davis in the late 3rd or early 4th and not touch either Morency or Lundy in my upcoming drafts.

 

[MLBrandow]

Lundy has started the last two preseason games right?

Well, Morency is the starter, and since he was out the first two weeks, it's irrelevant who started in his place (Smith and Lundy split time I believe).Guarantee you Morency is the man, and there will be no RBBC. Lundy and Smith aren't good enough to pull significant time away from him. Lundy likely will be used as a COP back, but other than that, eh... Smith was brought in as insurance, so they have a definitive floor in there if neither unproven guy pans out and DD is sidelined all season. That said, he's definitely a backup when Morency is healthy, and still probably not the starter if Morency goes down (I think we'd see Lundy/Smith RBBC).

 

[Ron_Mexico]

It is starting to look like a RBBC scenario.

Frankly, I can't see anything BUT an RBBC.

Kubiak will not hand over the full reighns

to either Morency or Lundy at this point.

 

[Couch Potato]

Anrowain Smith is THE starter if DD is not playing game 1.Why is that so impossible for the people on this board to swallow?David Carr also got his head handed to him last season, and I would bet my lungs Smith is a FAR better blocker than a 6th Round Rookie and Morency.Smith didn't start the scrub games, because Smith doesn't need to play in scrub games.Morency and Lundi do, see how the pieces fit together?

Wow, you need to get a clue. Smith was signed because they didn't know what else they really had at the time. Morency had a hurt foot and the others were untested rookies. Now that Kubiak has had time to evaluate the young guys, old slow Smith is a complete nonfactor. Whatever is blinding you to all this and leading you to believe Smith is the frontrunner, you need to get it out of your eyes quickly so you can see.

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

Lundy has started the last two preseason games right?

Well, Morency is the starter, and since he was out the first two weeks, it's irrelevant who started in his place (Smith and Lundy split time I believe).Guarantee you Morency is the man, and there will be no RBBC. Lundy and Smith aren't good enough to pull significant time away from him. Lundy likely will be used as a COP back, but other than that, eh... Smith was brought in as insurance, so they have a definitive floor in there if neither unproven guy pans out and DD is sidelined all season. That said, he's definitely a backup when Morency is healthy, and still probably not the starter if Morency goes down (I think we'd see Lundy/Smith RBBC).

I wont add anything here...most know my stance as a DIEHARD Texans.Oiler fan, but MLBrandow.......are you from houston? You seem very strong about your predictions. I know most just look at the box scores and say .....well Lundy ran against starters. Which is fine...Its like looking at something blind....till you see yourself....and not just the highlight runs on espn, then you are left in the dark. Kinda like me not knowing the Mike Bell situation, Im not a denver bronkie junkie that knows his team inside and out....but all i see is Mike Bell post and C.Lammey updates. I dont know what to believe cause i cant see it for myself...Thats how i evaluate talent. Him and Lundy could be very similar in alot of ways. They both came in and did just what the coach wanted of them aside from Mike Bell fumbling and going out of bounds and Lundy missing pass protection and droping easy catches.....other than that they have been what there coach wanted to see out of there rb's. Although in Mike's case Tatum has showed has flashed his talents, even splitting time he almost rushed for 1K yards and put up nice td's as well. I do believe he isnt a starter type rb IMO and i do own him in a couple of leagues....(i think him and Reggie Bush will be similar in the fact there HOMERUN THREATS but Bush will add awhole nother demension in the passion game...) And no im not sayign Bush and Tatum have similar skillset. Bush is in another whole catagory. But in Lundys casy Morency was getting back 100%, thats why he didnt play week 1, and IIRC coach wanted to really give 2 rb's alot of carries in each game instead of rotating them in and out...they couldnt get a real feel like that as he said. So GAME 1 A.Smith/Lundy (Morency wasnt 100% anyways) Game 2 Lundy/Morency (why demote Lundy at this time cause he's worked hard to give the coach what he wanted, and even you know that you dont wanna send the wrong siginal to Morency like he's given the job already, he has to earn his stripes as well) Game 3 will probaly feature Morency/Lundy (this time with Morency with the startign unit getting 3 quarters of work...they have to be sure he can be there everyday starter. Lundy will get carries as well like mixing him in here and there but id expect Morency to get like 12-18 carries and Lundy to get 8-12 carries) This week is critial as to seeing what you gonna have to roll with for the regular season. Thats the way i see it. Then come week expect to see alot of Chris Taylor/Damien Rhodes, they both will be playing for a roster spot. Coach like Taylors ability as well and Rhodes has nice speed....they are both nice Special teams contributors. Only 1 of them will make the team. The guys that might not make it are A.Smith (i think he's gone if there is any shot of DD returning...(something i dont feel good about) and I think he stays if (they know DD is offically done) they need a veterans around just incase ya know. So alot of him making or not depends on what will shake out with DD. Taylor and Rhodes will take the last roster spot for our rb which i think will be Taylor....he is big boy with speed. My insight once again on it but i will sit back now.

ok Lundy is the way to go...... "hey ran against the starters in game 2."

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

I been having Morency before he was a household name on FBG.....glad to see my boy get his time to shine!!

 

[switz]

(on RB Vernard Morency’s injury) “It was surprising really. He has a bad bruise on his lower leg. He needs to get back out here. He’s got to get back to work, that’s part of being that back. If you’re going to carry the ball that many times you’re going to get banged up. So hopefully he’ll be back Wednesday.”

So, what does he mean by that back... It's not like he said, that's part of being a running back (in general) but he was specific... THAT back.Is he implying Morency is the starter, and he's going to need to get used to that many carries and getting banged and bruised? Sounds like it to me...

 

[Todem]

Lundy has started the last two preseason games right?

Well, Morency is the starter, and since he was out the first two weeks, it's irrelevant who started in his place (Smith and Lundy split time I believe).Guarantee you Morency is the man, and there will be no RBBC. Lundy and Smith aren't good enough to pull significant time away from him. Lundy likely will be used as a COP back, but other than that, eh... Smith was brought in as insurance, so they have a definitive floor in there if neither unproven guy pans out and DD is sidelined all season. That said, he's definitely a backup when Morency is healthy, and still probably not the starter if Morency goes down (I think we'd see Lundy/Smith RBBC).

I wont add anything here...most know my stance as a DIEHARD Texans.Oiler fan, but MLBrandow.......are you from houston? You seem very strong about your predictions. I know most just look at the box scores and say .....well Lundy ran against starters. Which is fine...Its like looking at something blind....till you see yourself....and not just the highlight runs on espn, then you are left in the dark. Kinda like me not knowing the Mike Bell situation, Im not a denver bronkie junkie that knows his team inside and out....but all i see is Mike Bell post and C.Lammey updates. I dont know what to believe cause i cant see it for myself...Thats how i evaluate talent. Him and Lundy could be very similar in alot of ways. They both came in and did just what the coach wanted of them aside from Mike Bell fumbling and going out of bounds and Lundy missing pass protection and droping easy catches.....other than that they have been what there coach wanted to see out of there rb's. Although in Mike's case Tatum has showed has flashed his talents, even splitting time he almost rushed for 1K yards and put up nice td's as well. I do believe he isnt a starter type rb IMO and i do own him in a couple of leagues....(i think him and Reggie Bush will be similar in the fact there HOMERUN THREATS but Bush will add awhole nother demension in the passion game...) And no im not sayign Bush and Tatum have similar skillset. Bush is in another whole catagory. But in Lundys casy Morency was getting back 100%, thats why he didnt play week 1, and IIRC coach wanted to really give 2 rb's alot of carries in each game instead of rotating them in and out...they couldnt get a real feel like that as he said. So GAME 1 A.Smith/Lundy (Morency wasnt 100% anyways) Game 2 Lundy/Morency (why demote Lundy at this time cause he's worked hard to give the coach what he wanted, and even you know that you dont wanna send the wrong siginal to Morency like he's given the job already, he has to earn his stripes as well) Game 3 will probaly feature Morency/Lundy (this time with Morency with the startign unit getting 3 quarters of work...they have to be sure he can be there everyday starter. Lundy will get carries as well like mixing him in here and there but id expect Morency to get like 12-18 carries and Lundy to get 8-12 carries) This week is critial as to seeing what you gonna have to roll with for the regular season. Thats the way i see it. Then come week expect to see alot of Chris Taylor/Damien Rhodes, they both will be playing for a roster spot. Coach like Taylors ability as well and Rhodes has nice speed....they are both nice Special teams contributors. Only 1 of them will make the team. The guys that might not make it are A.Smith (i think he's gone if there is any shot of DD returning...(something i dont feel good about) and I think he stays if (they know DD is offically done) they need a veterans around just incase ya know. So alot of him making or not depends on what will shake out with DD. Taylor and Rhodes will take the last roster spot for our rb which i think will be Taylor....he is big boy with speed. My insight once again on it but i will sit back now.

ok Lundy is the way to go...... "hey ran against the starters in game 2."

I think this is an excellent assement of the situation.I think week 3 in the preseason will be critical to who rolls week 1.

But please will someone answer my question about Morency about his injuries. Is it me or was he nicked up a lot last season and so far this training camp?

 

[yellowdog]

(on RB Vernard Morency’s injury) “It was surprising really. He has a bad bruise on his lower leg. He needs to get back out here. He’s got to get back to work, that’s part of being that back. If you’re going to carry the ball that many times you’re going to get banged up. So hopefully he’ll be back Wednesday.”

So, what does he mean by that back... It's not like he said, that's part of being a running back (in general) but he was specific... THAT back.Is he implying Morency is the starter, and he's going to need to get used to that many carries and getting banged and bruised? Sounds like it to me...

My thoughts exactly.

 

[Double_J]

(on RB Vernard Morency’s injury) “It was surprising really. He has a bad bruise on his lower leg. He needs to get back out here. He’s got to get back to work, that’s part of being that back. If you’re going to carry the ball that many times you’re going to get banged up. So hopefully he’ll be back Wednesday.”

So, what does he mean by that back... It's not like he said, that's part of being a running back (in general) but he was specific... THAT back.Is he implying Morency is the starter, and he's going to need to get used to that many carries and getting banged and bruised? Sounds like it to me...

I agree, read between the lines and it sounds like "That back" will be Morency.

 

[huckyoda]

Ok, ladies, we have babbled for long enough, lets see some numbers.

VM 225 carries, 950 yards, 7 td

DD 80 carries, 255 yards, 1 td

WL 80 carries, 340, 3 td

A Smith 0 carries, cut by opening day

 

[switz]

Ok, ladies, we have babbled for long enough, lets see some numbers.VM 225 carries, 950 yards, 7 tdDD 80 carries, 255 yards, 1 tdWL 80 carries, 340, 3 tdA Smith 0 carries, cut by opening day

I don't think we see any RBBC here.Last season HOU had 437 rushing attempts, 27.3 per game. This preseason they are averaging 31 attempts per game.So, projecting 29 carries per game, thats about 464 carries a season by the team. Now, even if one RB gets 70% of the carries, thats about 325 carries. Morency averaged 4.0 YPC last season, 5.5 in the preseason. Say he averages merely 4.2 YPC, he puts up 1365 yards rushing alone. I'm thinking he does better than 4.2 YPC, and that he carries the ball a bit less, but still ends up around 1350 yards IF he's the starter.

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

if VM is the starter he will have similar numbers to DD's in his haydays....

He is a more talent rb with more explosion for long td's, something DD didn have. He catches very very well.

Even last year when he did get a chance to show he stuff he went for 80+rushing and 40+rec with a td.

I project (if DD is out of the picutre) 280 rushes 1150yds 45 rec 400yds 10+ td's.

Why? Cause he is an everydown rb, he catches well....he is a beast around the GL, very small but big and strong. So i assume he would get the GL runs as well. Also Carr still looks like he dont have it....(dammit) So he will revert back to what he always have done......and that drop passes to the rb's. Thats why i see 45 rec's actually i see more but 45 is cool. So yes...I know i will get flake here but with our running scheme (somethine we have been good at and looks even better now) I think if VM takes it he goes for 1500 total with 10+ td's.

Sounds crazy huh....LOL

Well this maybe a good (i told u so) bump....

projections for Lundy is 110 roughly 350-500 yrds with a couple of td's, his hands look suspect so i wont say too much there.

 

[David Yudkin]

Ok, ladies, we have babbled for long enough, lets see some numbers.VM 225 carries, 950 yards, 7 tdDD 80 carries, 255 yards, 1 tdWL 80 carries, 340, 3 tdA Smith 0 carries, cut by opening day

I'm interested in hearing how you come to 80 carries and 255 yards for Davis. As I see it, either he's playing or he's not--so I don't see him getting a 4-5 carries a game for the entire season. IMO, he's either starting or out altogether. Are you thinking that he comes back and plays 4-5 games and then shuts down for the year? Please explain . . .