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Found June 26, 2012 on State of the Texans: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ben Tate,  Arian Foster,  Trent Richardson,  Whitney Mercilus,  Justin Forsett,  Davin Meggett,  Johnathan Grimes
TEAMS: Cleveland Browns,  Houston Texans
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According to the Houston Chronicle’s John McClain, on draft day the Cleveland Browns were knocking on the Houston Texans’ door regarding running back Ben Tate. Rumors were coming around on draft day that the Texans were offered a 2nd round pick but today it was rumored that the Browns offered the #22 overall pick for the third year back. It feels that Tate’s value as a running back could possibly not get any higher than it is right now. Despite being the second running back, Tate appeared in 15 games and rushed for 942 yards (5.4 per carry) and 4 touchdowns. Teamed with Arian Foster, they make up one of the top tandems in the NFL and combined for over 2,000 rushing yards. The real question is should the Texans have pulled the trigger on the deal? We look at both sides of the deal and what it could have done for the Texans.   Trading Tate The idea of moving Tate could have landed the Texans the #22 overall pick but it seems odd that this would be a priority for the Browns especially ...
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