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Texans release Arian Foster

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by J.R., Mar 3, 2016.

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  1. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> have released RB Arian Foster. <a href="https://t.co/reDZtFRmwC">pic.twitter.com/reDZtFRmwC</a></p>&mdash; Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/status/705418554150146048">March 3, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="6" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:62.5331564987% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BCgCRm7wT71/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">in 2009 I flew to Houston with every piece of clothing I owned and told my mother I wasn't coming home. I'll find my way. ambitious for an undrafted rookie that knew nothing about anything. but that's exactly what I did. this ride has had a multitude of ups and downs, but perspective is key. I've got 7 years of beautiful memories with teammates, staff and coaches I'll never forget. thank you all for being a part of this journey. people that I call friends and brothers have all contributed to the success of what we did on the field, and also to the person that I am off. with everything in me, I love and respect the men and women you are. you are a part of me for good. and to the city of houston, I genuinely appreciate every ounce of love I've ever gotten. from seeing a small kid to an 80 year old man wear my jersey. I never took it for granted. we're all just guessing our way through life, being the best people we can, and the people of this city have put a lot of joy in the hearts of my self and my family. onward we march, it's been real. nothing but love on this end. ����</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A photo posted by feeno (@arianfoster) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2016-03-03T18:14:37+00:00">Mar 3, 2016 at 10:14am PST</time></p></div></blockquote>
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  2. Nick

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    Expected... cue the bashing of the franchise anyways, along with the ignorant posts about how the Texans "wasted" Arian Foster's career...
     
    #2 Nick, Mar 3, 2016
  3. Kam

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    Bye Prince. :(
     
    #3 Kam, Mar 3, 2016
  4. studogg

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    not expected this early. had the ability to hold through training camp and release late after seeing how draft and free agency went...

    - looks like they may have done this for arian so he could best determine landing spot. classy, but stupid.
     
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  5. Two Sandwiches

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    Not a fan. Wish we could have restructured him. At least held onto him longer.


    Rick Smith needs to stop talking to the media. He makes himself look even more silly.
     
    #5 Two Sandwiches, Mar 3, 2016
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  6. ROXRAN

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    It sucks, if healthy he could have been hof bound but it is what it is... Maybe Elliot in the draft?
     
    #6 ROXRAN, Mar 3, 2016
  7. Mr. Clutch

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    One of the most fun players to watch.

    I hope he has some good years left
     
    #7 Mr. Clutch, Mar 3, 2016
  8. sealclubber1016

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    Had a great run, 2nd greatest RB the city has seen.

    Buisiness first, really the only logical move to make. I hope he can still find some success, but 30 year old RB's coming off major surgery aren't great bets to say the least.
     
    #8 sealclubber1016, Mar 3, 2016
  9. HR Dept

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    If it was going to happen this is the time to do it. So not totally surprised, but I was starting to think that they'd hold on to him.
     
    #9 HR Dept, Mar 3, 2016
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    I am assuming we are going with an Oiler for 1st greatest. Foster was greatest Texans RB.
     
    #10 LCAhmed, Mar 3, 2016
  11. Nick

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    Even if healthy (which is a huge if), he carries a cap figure that just doesn't make sense at this point in his career.... I guarantee you there will be healthier/more productive/in-prime players that also get cut due to their cap figures.
     
    #11 Nick, Mar 3, 2016
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    Welp, it was fun while it lasted. To bad you got hurt in a game you didn't even need to be in
     
    #12 davidio840, Mar 3, 2016
  13. Nick

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    He said they wouldn't cut him due to his injury... and they didn't.

    They cut him because he makes too much money for a 30 year old RB that has shown diminishing returns when healthy.
     
    #13 Nick, Mar 3, 2016
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    one of the most breath taking runners the nfl had seen in the 2000s. goal line magic.
     
    #14 conquistador#11, Mar 3, 2016
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    other releases better start coming quick..

    Im sad they let him go- but hope we go after Doug Martin or Lamar Miller:

    looks like the Texans decided to do their cuts today
     
    #15 htown1984, Mar 3, 2016
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    i wish re-structuring was an option. greatest texan player in history before watt came along.
     
    #16 ipaman, Mar 3, 2016
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    It would have been nice to restructre his contract but oh well.
     
    #17 edwardc, Mar 3, 2016
  18. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Foster is Texans’ franchise leader in rush yards (6,472), rush TD (54); missed 23 games last 3 seasons w/ injuries. <a href="https://t.co/SzJH2tcVXM">https://t.co/SzJH2tcVXM</a></p>&mdash; ESPN Stats &amp; Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/705409190278336512">March 3, 2016</a></blockquote>
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  19. Torn n Frayed

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    Good-bye Starquarius Rasta Jenkins , the Original Texans Din-Dada...
     
    #19 Torn n Frayed, Mar 3, 2016
  20. xhanif143x

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    come on man AJ was better.
     
    #20 xhanif143x, Mar 3, 2016
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