Pace going to the Texans?

[Kensat30]

This might turn DD into Marshall Faulk.

Maybe if DD actually had real talent he could emulate Marshall Faulk's success. Sorry, but a 4.0 ypc rusher that can catch passes will never be even remotely similar to Faulk in my book.

If anything, Pace signing will Houston will give Carr enough time to actually make it to his 2nd read before dumping the ball off to DD, decreasing his reception totals.

[gatorman1122]

I had DD last year. He started off hot (with the exception of the fumbles) then cooled down and then finished off strong. The only issue here is his health since he's an undersized back. Is DD now worthy of being a 1st tier RB (along with LT, Holmes, etc.)?

[Sixxgunn]

This might turn DD into Marshall Faulk.

Maybe if DD actually had real talent he could emulate Marshall Faulk's success. Sorry, but a 4.0 ypc rusher that can catch passes will never be even remotely similar to Faulk in my book.

If anything, Pace signing will Houston will give Carr enough time to actually make it to his 2nd read before dumping the ball off to DD, decreasing his reception totals.

At what amount of yards per carry do we consider a back adequate,or even good?I think 4.0 is not too bad considering the line in Houston.Besides,theoretically you give the ball to a guy 3 times and he gets 4.0 3 times it's 12 yards,more than enough to move the chains.I understand it doesn't work that way,but you can see that 4.0 increase next season with some effort in front of him.

[Kensat30]

This might turn DD into Marshall Faulk.

Maybe if DD actually had real talent he could emulate Marshall Faulk's success. Sorry, but a 4.0 ypc rusher that can catch passes will never be even remotely similar to Faulk in my book.

If anything, Pace signing will Houston will give Carr enough time to actually make it to his 2nd read before dumping the ball off to DD, decreasing his reception totals.

At what amount of yards per carry do we consider a back adequate,or even good?I think 4.0 is not too bad considering the line in Houston.Besides,theoretically you give the ball to a guy 3 times and he gets 4.0 3 times it's 12 yards,more than enough to move the chains.I understand it doesn't work that way,but you can see that 4.0 increase next season with some effort in front of him.

4.0 is not bad at all, obviously it's good enough for a featured RB to be productive in the NFL. On the other hand, when you start comparing these 4.0 productive featured backs to future HOF locks like Marshall Faulk I take issue...

[bigGAME101]

This might turn DD into Marshall Faulk.

Maybe if DD actually had real talent he could emulate Marshall Faulk's success. Sorry, but a 4.0 ypc rusher that can catch passes will never be even remotely similar to Faulk in my book.

If anything, Pace signing will Houston will give Carr enough time to actually make it to his 2nd read before dumping the ball off to DD, decreasing his reception totals.

At what amount of yards per carry do we consider a back adequate,or even good?I think 4.0 is not too bad considering the line in Houston.Besides,theoretically you give the ball to a guy 3 times and he gets 4.0 3 times it's 12 yards,more than enough to move the chains.I understand it doesn't work that way,but you can see that 4.0 increase next season with some effort in front of him.

4.0 is not bad at all, obviously it's good enough for a featured RB to be productive in the NFL. On the other hand, when you start comparing these 4.0 productive featured backs to future HOF locks like Marshall Faulk I take issue...

I agree here, but at the same time, I think the main point was how much of a dual threat DD will be, and that he may be able to replicate Marshall's numbers in a similar way... probably won't have the same career success due to less talent, but the potential for him to succeed is there, and comparing his and Faulk's situations (during his great years in STL) - which appear very similar IMO - are what make DD so attractive if this deal went through.

[UNDEFEATED]

NICE ANSWER BigGame101 ^^^^^^Absolutely. There is no need to grill Azreals response about DD being a faulk-type back. We all know he is NOT MFAULK. Meaning a #2 back in your offense.

Seriously he is a legitamate Run-N-catch RB.

[Sixxgunn]

It looks like the point is moot.Pace will be blocking for Marshall,not a Marshall wannabe.



Rams: Pace close to signing seven-year deal

by Fanball Staff - Fanball.com
Wednesday, March 16, 2005

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Rams' offensive tackle Orlando Pace spent Monday attempting to facilitate a trade with the Texans. On Tuesday, he was back at the bargaining table with the Rams and appears to be on the verge of signing a long-term deal that will keep him in St. Louis. The Rams have increased their offer to a seven-year, $52.8 million deal, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Pace is expected to ink the deal on Wednesday.

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It's hard to say whether the Rams actually considered dealing Pace, as it might have been a negotiating tactic. Pace will be paid in the same ballpark as Seahawks' offensive tackle Walter Jones and Ravens' offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden. The Rams gave up 50 sacks last season, so signing their top offensive lineman to a long-term deal was a good move on their part.