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From John Keim:
11. Hard not to like Trent Williams’ block of Ray Lewis on Tim Hightower’s touchdown run. But first it was Jammal Brown, who turned Terrell Suggs outside; Hightower cut inside and then received nice blocks from Will Montgomery and Kory Lichtensteiger and, of course, Williams. The guy who capped the run? Terrence Austin. It wasn’t a big block, but he came from the left side and, after a pit stop on another defender, ran to the safety. All Austin did was knock the safety a couple yards back. That, in turn, forced him to take a longer angle to the ball. And Hightower barely got inside the pylon. Had Austin not blocked him, Hightower doesn’t score. A team effort.

There's a lot about Austin to like. I think this guy is going to be a real difference maker in our offense.

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[quote=Bucket;828270]One thing I was thinking about since the Jenkins injury..

What about moving Chris Neild to DE? He's a smaller NT but has great straength and quickness for a big guy. I think 3/4 DE would be a great fit for him.[/quote]

Its a good idea, I was thinking the same thing, considering the packers played with two NT's in Raji and Pickett.

We could sign this guy though as depth.
[url=http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1088/jarvis-green]Jarvis Green - Houston Texans - 2011 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com[/url]

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Free agent DE Jarvis Green is mulling retirement.

If he does not want to play football we don't want him here!!!!!!

I agree with a lot of you here on the board, Austin is impressing the hell out of me!

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I hope we just don't sign someone just to sign someone.

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[quote=NYCskinfan82;828483]I hope we just don't sign someone just to sign someone.[/quote]

This. I think Darrion Scott has looked good enough in preseason to earn the spot, although I still hold a lot of animosity towards him for the [URL="http://www.startribune.com/local/west/24008709.html?location_refer=Vikings"]f'd up things[/URL] he did to his kid a couple years ago. This is one of those cases where I'll put aside my dislike for the guy for the team I root for.

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Man.. I don't see how we keep Torain. He's played 12 games out of a potential 48 for his career, and as a running back, one of the key traits is durability. He's already getting worn down because of these injuries, and now he has a jacked hand?

I say we cut Torain, and add Royster to the team while putting Droughns on the PS.

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[quote=Bucket;829019]Man.. I don't see how we keep Torain. He's played 12 games out of a potential 48 for his career, and as a running back, one of the key traits is durability. He's already getting worn down because of these injuries, and now he has a jacked hand?

I say we cut Torain, and add Royster to the team while putting Droughns on the PS.[/quote]

I doubt this would happen. Torain will be kept as insurance.

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[quote=Bucket;828176]Austin makes the team, and to be honest. I wouldn't be surprised if he's our Santana Moss in a few years, and takes over the #3 spot late this year, and into next year.

He looks really electric out there and is always pushing for that extra yard while holding on to the ball. I don't want to jinx him, but I haven't seen him drop a pass since he's been in the preseason last year.

I'm pumped for the guy. He looks like a future star.[/quote]

Austin seems to get it. A young man who understands what it takes both mental and physical to make it in this league. His time very well may have arrived.

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-wide-receiver-terrence-austin-sees-his-hard-work-pay-off/2011/08/29/gIQANj1KoJ_story.html]Redskins wide receiver Terrence Austin sees his hard work pay off - The Washington Post[/url]

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[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/landry-will-miss-final-preseason-game/2011/08/29/gIQAM9fSnJ_blog.html?wpisrc=nl_sports]Landry will miss final preseason game - The Insider - The Washington Post[/url]


Landry out yet again. Not good for a guy to miss all this time.

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He said he would be ready for the opening game, if he is then I dont care about him missing preseason games, as long as he has been getting the mental reps to help him communicate back there.

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No surprise. Sounds like LL may be iffy for the opener too. Hope he gets well soon.

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As much as I want to keep the youth movement going, it is too risky to let ATV go IMO. We would be in a dicey situation if Hightower went out.

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[quote=hooskins;829083]As much as I want to [B]keep the youth movement going[/B], it is too risky to let ATV go IMO. We would be in a dicey situation if Hightower went out.[/quote]

kinda funny that ATV is now a vet! One of our old RBs

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[quote=hooskins;829083]As much as I want to keep the youth movement going, it is too risky to let ATV go IMO. We would be in a dicey situation if Hightower went out.[/quote]

Torain's a young vet, he's only 25. I agree, if anything were to happen to Hightower and Torain not be available, we would be down to two rookies, Helu and Royester....not a good situation especially if Keland Williams is also released. I would think one of the veterans would have to stay.

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/recovered-ryan-torain-ready-to-prove-himself/2011/08/30/gIQAzpNopJ_blog.html]Recovered Ryan Torain ready to prove himself - The Insider - The Washington Post[/url]

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[quote=Longtimefan;829189]Torain's a young vet, he's only 25. I agree, if anything were to happen to Hightower and Torain not be available, we would be down to two rookies, Helu and Royester....not a good situation especially if Keland Williams is also released. I would think one of the veterans would have to stay.[/quote]


I think any team would be in trouble if they lost their starter and their #2 guy. I think we're set at RB.