Quote (Madmartigan @ Oct 9 2013 12:47am)
Just need to regroup and see what happens on Sunday against the Rams. Owen Daniels being out 4-to-8 weeks is going to hurt Matt Schaub even more. Not having that go-to target over the middle of the field is a big loss, but Daniels had lost a step and wasn't creating any separation like his younger days. His production was going down but he was still a good red-zone target (3 TDs in 5 games).
Hopefully Garrett Graham shines as the starter and Ryan Griffin makes some noise. We have younger tight ends on the roster that can make plays. Good article on rookie tight end Ryan Griffin before the last game. The kid is hungry to play and this is a great opportunity for him.
http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/american-football/houston-texans/news/griffin-keen-to-take-opportunities-with-texans_109508.htmlNow he'll be elevated from third-string to backup tight end. He'll be on the field a lot more than he was the first five games.
Garrett will easily hold his own he is a very solid TE and will have no problems. Of course Griffin is another story but we can only hope for the best from him. He is a big guy and we may be able to utilize that this sunday, we'll see.