The Facts:
Foster told us
a couple weeks ago that the Texans plan to utilize him out of the backfield more in 2014. In the past, Bill O'Brien's offense has generally subbed in a third-down back with more passing-game acumen. However, the first-year coach said Tuesday that Foster has the skills of pass-catching backs like Kevin Faulk and Danny Woodhead. "What we do is if we have a back for instance that is a three-down back like [Foster) is, a guy that can play on first, second and third down, then you're finding ways to incorporate him into the passing game and the running game and it really works out well for your offense. ... It looks like definitely Arian will be able to do that and more."
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
After back-to-back 600-plus receiving seasons, Foster is coming off years of 217 yards (in 2012) and 183 yards in eight games in 2013. But with a dearth of pass-catching options behind Foster, O'Brien views the 27-year-old runner coming off back surgery as a three-down player. "He's got really good hand-eye coordination," the coach said. "He's got good hands. He's an instinctive player. He has a good idea about how to get open. He enjoys being involved in the passing game, both in protection bases and obviously on routes. He's had a good OTA period for us." Worth noting: O'Brien's one season as offensive coordinator in New England -- his only such position in the NFL -- no back caught more than 18 passes (the Patriots went tight-end heavy in 2011). It sounds like fantasy football owners should expect a different approach with Foster on board.
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