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ObsiWan
06-04-2007, 03:15 PM
Found this article on the Sporting News website:
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=217597
Here's what they said about the Texans (its basically Megan Manfull's take on things)
Texans: RB Ahman Green could change the look of the offense. Last season, the Texans were forced to use a committee of running backs. They didn't find their rhythm until the final month when Ron Dayne was healthy and starting. Green is an ideal back for the system. He's physical, and he has the ability to break away and make big plays. Even though he is 30, Green is still in great shape and likely has another couple seasons left as a starter. His durability is a question, but the Texans have depth behind him in Dayne, Chris Taylor, Wali Lundy and Samkon Gado. Green will be the centerpiece. He is already comfortable in the scheme and terminology because of his days in Green Bay with Mike Sherman, now the Texans' offensive coordinator. The Texans want to run the ball first and see what opens in the passing game. Pressure will rest on Green to make the running game effective.
Interesting that she didn't mention Matt Schaub....

Vinny
06-04-2007, 03:20 PM
Manfull seems to only do fluff pieces and doesn't seem to have her own opinions...she seems to get them from the Texans PR department. I've really not cared for her insight since she compared Dom Davis to Earl Campbell....but she has a nice clean writing style...so she has that going for her.

El Tejano
06-04-2007, 03:24 PM
I noticed how she listed the RBs behind Green. Ron Dayne, C. Taylor, Wali Lundy and Samkon Gado. I wonder if that is any indication of what the depth chart is like order wise right now.
The reason why I say that is because she really seems to write what she sees and hears rather than assumes.

ObsiWan
06-04-2007, 03:27 PM
Manfull seems to only do fluff pieces and doesn't seem to have her own opinions...she seems to get them from the Texans PR department. I've really not cared for her insight since she compared Dom Davis to Earl Campbell....but she has a nice clean writing style...so she has that going for her.

Any accurate news is better than no news; even if it is basically a barely disguised press release.

steelbtexan
06-04-2007, 11:17 PM
Megan what is it like to be married to (Ortiz) soccer mom & be the Texans P.R. person? Give me Pro Football Weekly or pro football talk. com over Megan any day.

johndoe
06-09-2007, 11:37 PM
Megan what is it like to be married to (Ortiz) soccer mom & be the Texans P.R. person? Give me Pro Football Weekly or pro football talk. com over Megan any day.
soccer moms are the ******