Comments on: Texans sign Trindon Holliday

By: robert ethen

robert ethen — Sat, 15 May 2010 13:51:43 +0000

I wonder if tacklers are allowed to put him under their arm and carry him backwards for a loss?
Coachs will say, “When you pick him up make sure you wrap both hands around him so no one knocks him loose while you’re carrying him towards his end zone.”.

By: skyrider

skyrider — Sat, 15 May 2010 09:41:04 +0000

People are always caught up in the “Height”…don’t let it fool you… it’s all about HEART!

By: NFreakinL

NFreakinL — Sat, 15 May 2010 06:37:20 +0000

His height is not an issue, his weight is. When he does pack on a couple pounds, he can say bye-bye to that speed that got him drafted. I say just stay where your at, and stick to special niche type positions.

By: BritDawg

BritDawg — Sat, 15 May 2010 04:46:00 +0000

For the naysayers about Holliday’s size. The top seven for 2009 KR yardage include:
Stefan Logan (Steelers) 5-6 – 55 returns (26.7 ave)
Darren Sproles (Chargers) 5-6 – 54 returns (24.1 ave)
LaRod Stephens-Howling (Cardinals) 5-7 – 52 returns (24.2 ave)
I don’t see any reason why Holliday cannot succeed as a KR in the NFL just because he’s only 5-5. As a KR, he’s an exciting prospect. The big question mark is whether or not he can be productive on offense as well.

By: botchedextrapoint

botchedextrapoint — Sat, 15 May 2010 03:59:55 +0000

Whoops I saw the picture and misread the “Texans sign Trindon Holliday” and the next post “Titans hire Rushton Webster” as Texans sign Webster. He’s small enough

By: GetOverIt!

GetOverIt! — Sat, 15 May 2010 01:38:00 +0000

Oh, cool …..
another chance to type “Cushing” into my blog.

By: FumbleNuts

FumbleNuts — Sat, 15 May 2010 00:45:18 +0000

five-foot, five-inch?
They might have a really hard time trying to catch this guy.
But when they do………KABLAM!

By: robert ethen

robert ethen — Sat, 15 May 2010 00:43:13 +0000

His teammate demonstrates how difficult it is to get an arm around the little bugger.

By: the 9th plague

the 9th plague — Fri, 14 May 2010 22:53:29 +0000

he won’t need size in “his game” the best thing about his 4.38 speed is that it is virtually instantaneous.. the guy is full blast in 2 strides.. he may lead the nfl in average return yards.. he’ll be past the 35 just about on every kick-off cause he gets up the field so quick, no gunner can touch him..

By: SF Saints Fan

SF Saints Fan — Fri, 14 May 2010 22:08:07 +0000

He has a chance to stick with the Texans. He has crazy football speed and played against very good coverage teams in the SEC. He can be a returner and a good fill in at RB for 3-5 plays a game. The only thing that will hurt him is that he is probably too small to be of any use on the kick coverage teams. He will have to prove he can be a useful gunner on the coverage team at his size. If he can do that he will make the roster.

By: TrindonHolliday

TrindonHolliday — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:36:55 +0000

@Charisma 1. You’ve already been contradicted, with Darren Sproles being a success.
2. Guys dont need to be small in the return game and in the slot where this guy will play, he wont be a starter but he will be an explosive player with his speed, ive watched this guy at LSU he burned past most college players.

By: Ray Guy

Ray Guy — Fri, 14 May 2010 20:12:50 +0000

Does anyone remember Noland “super gnat” Smith from 1967-1969? Played for the “chefs”. He was 5’5″ and 154 pounds. He drove coverage teams nuts for two years.
Yeah this guy doesn’t have a chance..

By: LearningAboutCuba

LearningAboutCuba — Fri, 14 May 2010 20:05:05 +0000

IStateYourName says:
May 14, 2010 6:47 PM
Wow, if he is only 5’5″ that Number 8 looks about 3 feet tall.
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LOL, of course one poster must have no sense of humor.
As for his size, Mack Herron (5-5, 170, 1970s) and Gerald McNeil (5-7, 145, 1980s) played in the NFL, albeit in a different era, so don’t sell Holliday short.

By: TEXANDYNASTY

TEXANDYNASTY — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:55:56 +0000

We just need him to be good at kick return, being short might make him hard to find behind the blockers.
Oh yeah, Barry Sanders was 5 ft 8″. They got to be able to catch you to tackle you.

By: Bob Loblaw

Bob Loblaw — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:48:48 +0000

Charisma says:
May 14, 2010 6:04 PM
Will never succeed at that size. No one has, no one will.
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Maybe he can work out with Cushing over the next few offseasons. Won’t help with the height, but maybe he too can pack on 60 lbs of muscle with the right diet, supplements and workout routine.

By: aj

aj — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:44:44 +0000

Re: “Most teams wait until July to sign players”
The Texans signed their first draft pick of 2009 on June 8. Relax, it’s not a total Texans PR conspiracy.

By: Charisma

Charisma — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:41:53 +0000

@jcasey- Of course only football. And I will continue to say no one will ever succeed at that height and weight until someone does. I hope they put a red shirt on him during practice otherwise he may not ever make a year in the weight room.
He may be faster and currently wealthier, but I’m taller. So nana nana boo boo!

By: irishsamurai

irishsamurai — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:26:00 +0000

ooooooor they signed him because they drafted him,dont think trindon holliday signing is gonna take away from cushing headlines[well at least florio will stay firmly on top of cushing story until every angle is beat to death]

By: Burnum

Burnum — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:23:22 +0000

That Number 8 is Trindon Holliday…

By: JOldewurtel

JOldewurtel — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:22:45 +0000

He will be a HUGE weapon. He may not have run all that well at the combine, but officially clocked at 10.00 in the 100M dash in outdoor track. the 10-15 snaps he is going to get on the field will drive opposing teams crazy. Holliday has stupid speed. A steal in the 6th round.

By: robert ethen

robert ethen — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:15:41 +0000

Have to admire a guy his size succeeding in a big man’s sport. He is someone even Jay Glazer would look up to.

By: robert ethen

robert ethen — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:05:53 +0000

His twin brother Trinket is still waiting for a team to call.

By: downwithdansnyder

downwithdansnyder — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:59:26 +0000

There may be no cash flow, there are things like lines of credit, which ANY bank would give to a team with a predictable future cash flow stream. I’ve just never understood why it takes so long to start negotiating with players. Get it done and get them in. Players hold out because, seemingly, they wait until the last minute to even start talking(and I don’t mean late round picks).

By: IStateYourName

IStateYourName — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:55:39 +0000

Wow, if he is only 5’5″ that Number 8 looks about 3 feet tall.

By: jcasey

jcasey — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:53:51 +0000

@ Charisma – I’m guessing you’re only talking in football. Don’t be a hater. Maybe he will, maybe he won’t. Either way, he’s faster and richer than you’ll ever be!

By: IStateYourName

IStateYourName — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:47:10 +0000

Wow, if he is only 5’5″ that Number 8 looks about 3 feet tall.

By: mcoope3

mcoope3 — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:44:59 +0000

Needs to strength train with Cushing and he can start at SS or LB.

By: FreeAgentPro

FreeAgentPro — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:33:35 +0000

I bet Holliday has bigger testicles than Brian Cushing.

By: FLORIDA PACKER

FLORIDA PACKER — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:30:21 +0000

Darren Sproles has only got about 20 pounds and and inch in height on this guy and he’s done pretty darn well.
I think he can succeed, may need a year or two in the weight room to gain some muscle weight, but he has that kind of speed that you can’t teach. Should be an immediate asset on teams at the very least.

By: Catamount

Catamount — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:11:24 +0000

Mini me in big ole Texas? Don’t seem right.