Comments on: TEXANS TANK McKINNEY http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/25/texans-tank-mckinney/ The Best Pro Football Scoop on the Internet Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:09:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Kotite http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/25/texans-tank-mckinney/#comment-9623 Kotite Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:50:58 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/25/texans-tank-mckinney/#comment-9623 The Houston O-line has traditionally been one of the worst in the league. Having a deer in headlights as the franchise QB for several years didn't help. The Texans have tried to add guys like Charles Spencer in the draft to bolster the line and it's coming around. Ephraim Salaam is still a perennial risk to eat himself off the roster. McKinney was a sentimental favorite. But sentimental won't get you to the playoffs. The Houston O-line has traditionally been one of the worst in the league. Having a deer in headlights as the franchise QB for several years didn’t help. The Texans have tried to add guys like Charles Spencer in the draft to bolster the line and it’s coming around. Ephraim Salaam is still a perennial risk to eat himself off the roster. McKinney was a sentimental favorite. But sentimental won’t get you to the playoffs.

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]]> By: DiehardChris http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/25/texans-tank-mckinney/#comment-9528 DiehardChris Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:07:26 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/25/texans-tank-mckinney/#comment-9528 It makes perfect sense from a football standpoint. He makes too much money to come off the bench, and there's a fairly good chance that he's going to sign a new contract with the team and come off the bench. From a PR standpoint, I'd hate to see him go, but I certainly couldn't blame him if he felt slighted by the move and went somewhere else. He certainly deserves more of a 'send-off' than he got - but he still might come back. It makes perfect sense from a football standpoint. He makes too much money to come off the bench, and there’s a fairly good chance that he’s going to sign a new contract with the team and come off the bench.

From a PR standpoint, I’d hate to see him go, but I certainly couldn’t blame him if he felt slighted by the move and went somewhere else. He certainly deserves more of a ’send-off’ than he got - but he still might come back.

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]]> By: dsportsnut http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/25/texans-tank-mckinney/#comment-9514 dsportsnut Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:30:22 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/25/texans-tank-mckinney/#comment-9514 It is a sad day here in Houston as well. You may remember Steve because he told people he read this site, but the people of Houston will remember him for much much more. He brought both talent and intelligence to his profession and to the Houston Texans. He brought hope and a ray of light to a countless number of Houston people who needed help and someone to provide hope. He was great for the Texans, and fantastic for the community. How the Texans can let him go with no fanfare or thankyou is beyond me, and they have lost much of the faith and trust that the organization has built over their years in existance. Steve gave his all, and he deserves better. I realize the business of running the business - but some things and some people deserve far more recognition than that given to Steve by the Texans. It is a sad day here in Houston as well. You may remember Steve because he told people he read this site, but the people of Houston will remember him for much much more. He brought both talent and intelligence to his profession and to the Houston Texans. He brought hope and a ray of light to a countless number of Houston people who needed help and someone to provide hope. He was great for the Texans, and fantastic for the community. How the Texans can let him go with no fanfare or thankyou is beyond me, and they have lost much of the faith and trust that the organization has built over their years in existance. Steve gave his all, and he deserves better. I realize the business of running the business - but some things and some people deserve far more recognition than that given to Steve by the Texans.

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]]> By: Death_by_Sexy http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/25/texans-tank-mckinney/#comment-9502 Death_by_Sexy Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:57:05 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/25/texans-tank-mckinney/#comment-9502 As a Houstonian and avid Texans fan, I can say that I am honestly puzzled by this move. Steve may not have been immune from mistakes or injury, but he was one of the most reliable performers. He was a consistent performer on our weakest area. I can only hope that he will be a Texan in the future. As a Houstonian and avid Texans fan, I can say that I am honestly puzzled by this move. Steve may not have been immune from mistakes or injury, but he was one of the most reliable performers. He was a consistent performer on our weakest area. I can only hope that he will be a Texan in the future.

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