ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that the Texans and Packers have swapped Vernand Morency and Samkon Gado. Keep in mind that this report is from a “league source” and is as of yet unconfirmed by either team.
If true, this move certainly helps the fantasy value of Gado, who played well for Mike Sherman last season, rushing for 574 yards and six touchdowns in just seven games before suffering a season-ending knee injury. Gado’s straight-ahead running style is a better fit for the zone-blocking system that Houston uses. Wali Lundy should continue to start for the time being, but Gado is capable of winning the job as the season wears on.
Conversely, Morency will compete for the right to backup Ahman Green, who is a talented injury risk. Oddly, the Packers are using the same run-blocking system as the Texans, yet they acquired a player whose running style hasn’t worked in that system. Still, Morency showed flashes in the preseason, so he could be effective if Green were to go down.
4:50 PM update: The Houston Texans official website has confirmed this trade. Don’t go nuts to get him, but Gado is a nice add this week.
