Steve Slaton began the year as an up-and-coming star for the Houston Texans at running back. But after seven fumbles, Slaton has lost his job to Ryan Moats.
In Week 9 of the 2009 NFL season, Moats will make his first start. Last week, he had 126 rushing yards and a franchise record three rushing touchdowns. Slaton, on the other hand, was benched after yet another fumble.
Last year, Slaton rushed for 1,282 yards and had 377 receiving yards. He also had nine rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown. This year, Slaton has 342 rushing yards, 314 receiving yards and a total …read more

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Rashard Mendenhall does the happy dance after Rivals ranks him number 2 after Darren McFadden
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Rivals.com lists the running backs. Go there and learn about each one.
1. Darren McFadden, 6-1, 217, Arkansas
Arkansas’s best.
2. Rashard Mendenhall, 5-11, 225, Illinois
Only a junior. Dominated Big 10.
3. Jonathan Stewart, 5-10, 230, Oregon
4. Felix Jones, 5-11, 200, Arkansas
5. Chris Johnson, 5-11, 195, East Carolina
Fastest player at the NFL combines.
6. Kevin Smith, 6-0, 210, Central Florida
7. Jamaal Charles, 6-0, 200, Texas
8. Matt …read more