Treehugger Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Weird. Andre Brown released by Houston Texans By Marc Sessler Around the League Writer Published: Aug. 11, 2014 at 08:07 p.m. Updated: Aug. 11, 2014 at 10:20 p.m. The Houston Texans have made a bevy of moves in the backfield. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday that the team released running back Andre Brown, per a source informed of the move. Brown appeared headed for the chopping block after the former Giants back was left out of the rotation during Houston's embarrassing 32-0 preseason loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Houston also cut runners Dennis Johnson and Tim Cornett, per John McClain of The Houston Chronicle. The moves clear a path for new talent. McClain reported Monday night that the team has signed journeyman Ronnie Brown and former Cardinals tailback William Powell. With Jonathan Grimes and sixth-round rookie Alfred Blue next on the depth chart behind Arian Foster, a new pecking order could be established by the end of the third preseason game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I wonder if he's a Giant by the end of the week....might as well make all of the backs power backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 sign him EA imgrate etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 i loved tim cornett when he managed the midnight express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue25 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Dennis Johnson is the one I would rather have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_NYG Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 None of this shit is ever going to happen. CJ Spiller, Andre Brown - fuck it all. We have Jennings and Andre Williams who has looked stellar so far. I think we are set for the backfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 None of this shit is ever going to happen. CJ Spiller, Andre Brown - fuck it all. We have Jennings and Andre Williams who has looked stellar so far. I think we are set for the backfield. Agreed. Andre Brown would probably break his leg getting off the plane anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The P Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 i loved tim cornett when he managed the midnight express hell yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 I'd rather have Brown than Cox if the price was right. How much were the Texans paying him anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA4M Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 F him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelmo Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Does anyone we let go off ever go on to succeed somewhere else? -Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA4M Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Does anyone we let go off ever go on to succeed somewhere else? -Z I like it that way too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Does anyone we let go off ever go on to succeed somewhere else? -Z I don't know if you've heard of Marvin Austin, but he's actually the greatest football player to ever don a uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastershake Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Kendall Gaskins looked good too (I know against 2nd and 3rd stringers). Why not give him a shot as the 3rd back, presuming Hillis isn't back for awhile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman329 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Kendall Gaskins looked good too (I know against 2nd and 3rd stringers). Why not give him a shot as the 3rd back, presuming Hillis isn't back for awhile? I'm sure he's getting that shot in practice these days and we'll see more of him in the next game or two. Makes sense to see what's in your own locker room before bringing in other team's castoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BronxRik Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I'd rather have Brown than Cox if the price was right. How much were the Texans paying him anyway? Personally, I prefer Pink, but yeah, I'll take Brown over Cox any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boohyah Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Now Rik, everyone knows you prefer cox over everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 None of this shit is ever going to happen. CJ Spiller, Andre Brown - fuck it all. We have Jennings and Andre Williams who has looked stellar so far. I think we are set for the backfield. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Agreed. Andre Brown would probably break his leg getting off the plane anyway. Way too fragile, which is a huge bummer, because I could easily see that guy going for 1400 yards if he stayed healthy, and had a halfway decent offensive line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Way too fragile, which is a huge bummer, because I could easily see that guy going for 1400 yards if he stayed healthy, and had a halfway decent offensive line. Totally. The guy produced behind the Giants shit show line when he was healthy, he just wasn't healthy very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Y'know, I'm normally a 'kick the tires' kinda guy when it comes to other players becoming available, especially during the summer when roster limits are really a big deal. But we already gave this guy how many chances? If he can't stay on the field, and he can't beat out 3 guys we've never heard of for a backup spot...I fail to see the benefit in even giving him a look. Maybe if we were running the same offense as last year...then maybe. Or if we hadn't drafted a RB, then maybe. But the ship has sailed on one Andre Brown as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Agreed. Andre Brown would probably break his leg getting off the plane anyway. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The P Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 More suspensions in NFL of free agents: RB Andre Brown (8 games), https://twitter.com/HBalzer721/status/507636775888502785 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 That would explain it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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