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Matt10 · 11-27-2009, 03:10 AM

Alan Burge, Houston Texans Examiner
Slaton shipped out
Texans nab third overall pick from Bengals

For those that don't remember, before this afternoon, we did not have a first overall pick. Kubie and Smitty over there dealed that out at the beginning of this year when we traded (sigh) Graham Harrell for Ryan Clady.

So what exciting drama was in store for this upcoming season?

Well, next season all those #20 jersey's will have someone else's name on them, and it won't say "SLATON".

That's right, Steve Slaton has been the top story in the league today. The Texans have stated that the back was "disgruntled" and the Bengals organization expressed their interest behind closed doors.

According to sources, Slaton was frustrated last year to not being picked as the backup to starter Chris Johnson. Despite Johnson's exit in mid-season, Coach Kubiak chose to play veteran Ahman Green. What made matters worse as of late in Slaton's view, was the fact that Green's contract was renewed.

Of course, Mr. Slaton is unavailable to confirm or deny - but you can't blame the guy for thinking that way.

As for the Bengals side of thing, they need some serious help on the defensive side of things, but Marvin White is a practical "no-name" from TCU, adding the fact that Taylor Mays is coming off of a 150+ tackle season - he was expendable.

Now then, what about giving up the third pick in this year's draft? That is where the bone-head discussion begin. Is Slaton that great of a player that the Bengals are looking to improve their offense when in fact their defense was the the worst in the NFL last year?

Boneheads. Oh, well - thank you very much.

The Specifics
Not even on paper

We are going to need a running back now you know...

11-27-2009, 03:10 AM	#214
Matt10 Hall Of Fame OVR: 23 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 16,273	Re: That's Football...That's Life:Matt10's Houston Texans (NFL 2k5) Alan Burge, Houston Texans Examiner Slaton shipped out Texans nab third overall pick from Bengals For those that don't remember, before this afternoon, we did not have a first overall pick. Kubie and Smitty over there dealed that out at the beginning of this year when we traded (sigh) Graham Harrell for Ryan Clady. So what exciting drama was in store for this upcoming season? Well, next season all those #20 jersey's will have someone else's name on them, and it won't say "SLATON". That's right, Steve Slaton has been the top story in the league today. The Texans have stated that the back was "disgruntled" and the Bengals organization expressed their interest behind closed doors. According to sources, Slaton was frustrated last year to not being picked as the backup to starter Chris Johnson. Despite Johnson's exit in mid-season, Coach Kubiak chose to play veteran Ahman Green. What made matters worse as of late in Slaton's view, was the fact that Green's contract was renewed. Of course, Mr. Slaton is unavailable to confirm or deny - but you can't blame the guy for thinking that way. As for the Bengals side of thing, they need some serious help on the defensive side of things, but Marvin White is a practical "no-name" from TCU, adding the fact that Taylor Mays is coming off of a 150+ tackle season - he was expendable. Now then, what about giving up the third pick in this year's draft? That is where the bone-head discussion begin. Is Slaton that great of a player that the Bengals are looking to improve their offense when in fact their defense was the the worst in the NFL last year? Boneheads. Oh, well - thank you very much. The Specifics Not even on paper We are going to need a running back now you know... __________________ Youtube - subscribe!