General Itals Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 The word on this board and that I thought I heard early out of Houston camp was that Morency was on the outs with the coaching staff and that Lundy would be able to break through as a real weapon in Houston if DD couldn't go this year, which looks more and more likely. However, last nights preseason game produced these interesting results. V. Morency - 11 rushes, 95 yards and 2 touchdowns, 3 receptions, 19 yards W. Lundy - 7 rushes, 40 yards, 3 receptions, 26 yards Does Morency have a chance to be the main man if DD can't go? Are we looking at RBBC? Does Antowain Smith have anything to add as a veteran presence or will he be cut as rumors have it? What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 However, last nights preseason game produced these interesting results. V. Morency - 11 rushes, 95 yards and 2 touchdowns, 3 receptions, 19 yards W. Lundy - 7 rushes, 40 yards, 3 receptions, 26 yards Does Morency have a chance to be the main man if DD can't go? Are we looking at RBBC? Does Antowain Smith have anything to add as a veteran presence or will he be cut as rumors have it? What do you guys think? I didn't see the Hou game - who got the start and the early carries? If Morency did, that means the staff is giving him a chance to win the job; if it was Lundy, I'd hazard he has the inside track and they may be allowing Morency to play his way out of the doghouse, showcasing him as potential trade bait, or merely seeing what he can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Lundy started the game and Morency came in during the second quarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeohiostate Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Lundy got the start, but this was Morency's first game, he's been sidelined. I think the staff loves both of them, Morency imo, gets the nob due to his experience if DD can't go week 1. It'll be RBBC, but Morency has the experiece in the NFL that should earn him atop the depth chart, i don't see A.Smith figuring in the equation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Lundy looks good, but we don't know if he can block or catch well like Morency can. At this point I'd take Morency since he's adjusting well to the one cut and go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfin2000 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 You guys just need to relax and be patient. Remember, Kubiak is a Shanny disciple. He'll have this whole starting RB mess cleaned up in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I think the staff loves both of them, Morency imo, gets the nob due to his experience if DD can't go week 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I think the staff loves both of them, Morency imo, gets the nob due to his experience if DD can't go week 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 ah, I jumped the gun. Whiskey beat me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return Of S&B Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 (KFFL) HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak discussed RB Vernand Morency's performance during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19. " I liked the way he got the ball downhill, which is something we've been preaching to him. 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. He's had some mistakes, he was mistake-free in that department in the game. I thought he was very aggressive cutting people, very aggressive on a couple of blitzes. You have to be able to do that as a back, you have to be able to hold up in there against the blitz. He did some good stuff; he wore down a bit there, and I told him I want him to be able to go all day, but it was encouraging to see him play well." Kubiak did not say if Morency earned another start at running back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I told him I want him to be able to go all day Am I reading between the lines here, or does this sound as if he wants Morencey handle the bulk of the load? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Lundy looks good, but we don't know if he can block or catch well like Morency can. At this point I'd take Morency since he's adjusting well to the one cut and go. Yes, but this battle has just begun. I would grab both is possible and see how it plays out. Lundy started but Morency did better against weaker defenders. Can you draw a concusion from that yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Lundy started but Morency did better against weaker defenders. Can you draw a concusion from that yet? Excellent point which I missed, as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Are we looking at RBBC? Yes Camp quotes - Day 18 August 17, 2006 HoustonTexans.com Following are excerpts from coach Gary Kubiak and players following the eighteenth day of the Texans' 2006 training camp. Question: (on playing multiple running backs in the regular season) Answer - HC Gary Kubiak: “We’ll play two for sure, we might play three. We’ll definitely have a system where we’ll rotate before so we’re not just wearing out one guy. I think you have to have two on game day to be effective.” www.houstontexans.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 “We’ll play two for sure, we might play three. We’ll definitely have a system where we’ll rotate before so we’re not just wearing out one guy. I think you have to have two on game day to be effective.” Translation: Man, did you see Carr running for his life again? We HAVE to run two backs, maybe three to keep him breathing! I was at the game and it sure looked like Carr's going to be adding to his turf-eating experience again THIS year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 (edited) Translation: Man, did you see Carr running for his life again? We HAVE to run two backs, maybe three to keep him breathing! I was at the game and it sure looked like Carr's going to be adding to his turf-eating experience again THIS year... If they had picked Bush like 3/4 of Houston expected the defenses would have been running for their lives. Excellent point which I missed. They replaced sevaral after the 1st quarter. The 3rd pre-season game should be a better judge. That is the game most starters play 3 quarters. Edited August 21, 2006 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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