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Texans | Slaton trying to correct fumbling issues
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:06:19 -0800

Drew Dougherty, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton has been trying to fix his fumbling issues. "I've just talked to old coaches just to get back to where I was before," Slaton said. "It's just a problem that's come up now. I just wanted to go back and just get a sense of where I was before. You've just got to put it out of your mind and not think about it too much, but it still has to be there, just to know you've got squeeze it."


Texans | Slaton studying Barber's technique
Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:24:22 -0800

Adam Schefter, of ESPN.com, reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton spent the week studying game tape of former New York Giants RB Tiki Barber. Barber had a fumbling problem earlier in his career, so Slaton is studying how Barber changed his technique to solve the problem.


Texans | Moats to start, will share carries with Slaton
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:52:49 -0800

Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak told ESPN's Bob Holtzman that RB Ryan Moats will start in Week 9 and will share carries with RB Steve Slaton.


Texans | Haven't named starting running back in Week 9
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:23:49 -0800

ESPN.com reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak will not commit to naming a starting running back in Week 9. RBs Steve Slaton, Ryan Moats and Chris Brown will all play.


Texans | Slaton continues with fumbling issues
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:25:36 -0800

The Associated Press reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton was benched in Week 8 after fumbling for the seventh time this season. Slaton has lost five on his seven fumbles.


Texans | Could Slaton get on track in Week 8?
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:29:20 -0700

Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton could be in line for a breakout game in Week 8 versus the Buffalo Bills. The Bills rank as the league's worst run defense this season, allowing 172.4 yards per game. Slaton's yards per carry is down to 3.1 from 4.8 last season.


Texans | Still going with Slaton despite fumbles
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:47:49 -0700

Dale Robertson, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said the team will still use RB Steve Slaton as the starter even though he has fumbled four times this season. "Steve's our guy, and I have a lot of confidence in him. It's our job to help him find a way to hold on to the football. He touches it, and good things happen. But at the same time, you can make five big plays and one turnover can get you beat. Steve understands that," Kubiak said.


Texans | Kubiak has confidence in Slaton
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:30:47 -0700

Dale Robertson, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said following Week 7 that he remains confident in RB Steve Slaton, even though Slaton was briefly replaced by RB Chris Brown in Week 7 after he lost his fourth fumble of the season. "People smell blood because he's put some balls on the ground," Kubiak said. "Steve's our guy, and I have a lot of confidence in him. It's our job to help him find a way to hold on to the football. He touches it, and good things happen. But at the same time, you can make five big plays and one turnover can get you beat. Steve understands that."


Texans | Slaton scores twice Week 7
Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:42:33 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton scored a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown Week 7. Slaton finished with 67 rushing yards off 18 carries and four receptions for 22 receiving yards. Slaton did lose another fumble during the game, bringing his season total to four.


Texans | Slaton’s fumbles worrying Kubiak
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:44:34 -0700

Drew Dougherty, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton fumbled the ball twice Week 6, bringing his season total to five. Head coach Gary Kubiak said, "That's what concerns me more than anything right now. Steve's playing hard. He's much better in pass protection than he has been, but he's putting the ball on the ground throughout these first six games, so that's very concerning." Kubiak added that practice will be different this week for Slaton, as the team will focus on his fumbling.


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