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Which Texan rookie will have the best rookie year

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Which Texan rookie will have the best rookie year

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Since:Sep 24, 2006

May 13, 2008 3:06 pm

Which rookie for the Texans will have the best year next season?

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Nashmeister Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Sep 27, 2006
	May 13, 2008 3:49 pm Score: 99
	Tough call. I think Duane Brown will most likely get the most playing time since we have so little competition at LT. And he may whiff a few times on incoming pass-rushers, but I think he'll open up the running game a considerable amount. But if Ahman Green and/or Chris Brown can't stay healthy, I could see Slaton having a big season for us. Maybe not statistically, but I think he'll make some big plays for us on third down.
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TXOSURodgersFan Reputation:95 Level:Superstar Since:Jan 18, 2008
	May 13, 2008 5:20 pm Score: 95
	If he stays healthy I think its clearly Steve Slaton since we dont really have another player like him on our roster he is almost assured of seeing significant playing time as a 3rd down back. He should also see time as a kick/punt returner. I dont expect Brown to start the season as our starting left tackle. Hes got too much to learn at this level as a pass blocker.
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WakeMasonfan Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Jan 17, 2007
	May 13, 2008 11:10 pm Score: 94
	I'm going to go out on a limb and say Frank Okam. He would have been a high draft pick had he gone out his junior year and was streaky his senior year, at best. I think with our line coach and our current studly 1st rounders on the line he will learn a lot and be a huge run blocking presence aside Amobi and Mario. He will win the starting position by the end of the preseason. Slaton and Brown will be huge as well but Okam can change the most since our Defense is lacking more than our offense.
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FNAS Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Feb 15, 2008
	May 14, 2008 8:22 am Score: 96
	I have a felling it's going to be hard to measure. With out a doubt we are in the hardest division and if we can't win division games, we will not see the playoffs. I think Molden has the best chance to be a stand out.
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mgicethegreat Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Nov 13, 2007
	May 14, 2008 4:08 pm Score: 82
	It is going to be hard to measure the success of some of the guys who don't touch the ball but I would say that Steve Slaton will have the best chance to "show off" and be recognized. I can see him making some special plays on 3rd downs and could be a real exciting player to watch.
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Daleshouse1 Reputation:82 Level:All-Star Since:Nov 13, 2006
	May 14, 2008 6:55 pm Score: 88
	My prediction is that the LB will have the biggest rookie season. He looks to me to be ready to explode. With the wide bodies we'll have on the D-line, he'll be exploiting the holes to get in the backfield or making picks in coverage from rushed QB's.
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rgmanuel Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:May 15, 2008
	May 15, 2008 1:21 am Score: 39
	I'd say Xavier Adibi will have the best rookie year. I'm actually surprise we got him in the fourth round. With opposing offenses aware of "DeMeco's Wrath", it will take the focus off of adibi, whose natural position was ILB. I think Dominique Barber will also get significant amount of playing time as well. With Earl hurt and Robinson still recovering, that opens the door for Barber at SS if Brown goes to corner. I think Kubiak must have plans for Barber cause we picked him up before Woodson.
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jlawson113 Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Apr 4, 2007
	May 16, 2008 11:00 pm Score: 98
	as you said nash, Brown should get the most playing time so one would think him Slaton will see the field as well...considering where he was drafted, great value there I'm a