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Houston Texans running back Steve Slaton chatted live on Wednesday, May 27, discussing his offseason, looking up to Emmitt Smith and what's on the menu for pregame meals.
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Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I'm excited about the Texans this year and we're going to do bigger and better things. I"m ready for your questions. -
dave, philadelphia, pa
1:20 PM ET
how did it feel when u scored your first touchdown in your career?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
It felt good. It takes some guys a long time to get in and to get so many in my first season is an incredible thing. I still have the game ball. -
Thomas W., Illinois
1:21 PM ET
Steve, you're an awesome back. Is there one guy you absolutely HATE getting tackled by?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
Everybody. I hate getting tackled in general. I don't think there is just one person, it's just anybody that tackles me. -
Lee, Colorado
1:22 PM ET
Speedy Slaton! Who wins in the 100m dash...you or Andre Johnson?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I don't know. I'll have to race him and find out. -
SJW, NC
1:22 PM ET
Do you keep in touch with Pat White?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
Yes, I call him probably every other week, just about life in general, not just about football. -
Steve, Houston
1:23 PM ET
Steve, you always here about the "Sophmore slump" in the NFL. You had such a great Rookie seaon, what are the Texans and you doing to assure that the upcoming season is not a letdown in your game.
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
Just keeping positive. Just taking it a day at a time and getting better. Working on the things I need to improve. -
Shaun, MI
1:23 PM ET
Who is the toughest defensive player you lined up against in college?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I don't know. A team that always felt like they had our number was South Florida. -
Michael L Hart, Bedford , Ohio
1:24 PM ET
who's the most insperation to you that played football?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
Emmitt Smith is a player I always looked up to and is a major reason why I wanted to play football and wanted to play running back. -
Chris , NY
1:25 PM ET
Hey Steve..has your training been any differnt have you been working on anything specific?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I don't think it's different. I'm just training with the team this year, not for the combine. That's the only difference. -
Mountaineer Terry, Morgantown, WV
1:26 PM ET
Hey Steve, how did operating out of the spread formation in college prepare you for the NFL?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I think it just helps you utilize your strengths. My strength is working in space, so I feel comfortable with that after working with it for three years. -
Gieovanni Ramirez, Rhode Island
1:27 PM ET
Slate if you could play any other sport what would it be
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I'd have to say receiver. -
Greg, Houston
1:28 PM ET
Steve, two part question. What player last year hit you the hardest? And which player on the Texans would you least like to get tackled by?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
The hardest hit I took last year was the Lions' Ernie Sims. The guy on my team I would not want to get tackled by, I would have to say, is Nick Ferguson. -
Brad, Toronto, Canada
1:29 PM ET
Do you plan on putting any size on for the upcoming season?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
Yes, I have. I've put on about nine pounds. -
Josh, CA
1:29 PM ET
What position do you feel is the most important on the field?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I think every position, but a lot runs through the quarterback. I think the quarterback is probably one of the most important guys on the field. -
AJ, Houston
1:30 PM ET
Hey Steve, how do you feel about Kyle Shanahan calling the plays this year?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I feel good. I feel comfortable. I talked to him a lot last year and he's a smart guy. He's going to make the right calls and he really knows what he's talking about. -
Cody, Falls Church, VA
1:31 PM ET
Are you having more fun in the NFL than playing for WVU?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
Yeah, it's more fun. The level of competition is raised and I just love to compete and see who I can do good against. -
Brian Moran, Texas
1:32 PM ET
Whats it gonna take for the Texans to make the playoffs this year?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
For our team, it's just to get off early. It took a little while to jell last year and as soon as we jell, the more games we'll win. -
tony, toronto, canada
1:32 PM ET
mr. slaton what do you eat before every game?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
Chicken Alfredo. -
Wes, Indianapolis
1:33 PM ET
Steve! Besides playing in the NFL what other career would you have chosen?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I would tried to have played baseball. I used to play when I was younger. -
Jason, VA
1:33 PM ET
Hey Steve, what is your most memorable collge game, and so far pro?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
My most memorable college game I would have to say is the Sugar Bowl my freshman year. The most memorable NFL game would have to be a Monday Night game against the Jaguars. -
sam, charlotte, nc
1:34 PM ET
do you have any bad thoughts about your rookie season?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
No, I think everything is positive. I exceeded my expectations and I'm just setting higher ones for next year. -
Ryan, Nebraska
1:35 PM ET
Do U Have any pre-game rituals?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I just sit at my locker and try to calm myself down and get myself ready to make plays. I listen to my iPod. -
Corey J, Post Falls, ID
1:35 PM ET
Steve-a-Rino! What NFL team was your favorite growing up? And how bad did you want to be drafted by them?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
My favorite team growing up was the Cowboys, but I was happy being drafted anywhere. I'm happy I finally made it to the NFL. -
James, Jacksonville, FL
1:36 PM ET
What is on your iPod?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
Everything, I got rap, R&B, only one country song, Country Roads by John Denver. We used to play that after every game at school. -
James, FL
1:37 PM ET
Steve, Do you think Noel Devine will have a shot at the NFL?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
Yeah, I believe so. He's too talented not to make it. -
Doug, VA
1:38 PM ET
Whatup Steve. If you could compare your running style to one of the greats, who would you choose?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I compare myself to Marshall Faulk and Tony Dorsett. -
Reggie Bush, New Orleans
1:38 PM ET
Do you really think your better than me????!?!?!
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I don't know. It depends on people's opinion and what formation and play we're running. -
R, Balt
1:39 PM ET
If you could take a hand off from any NFL QB (past or present) who would it be?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
It would probably have to be Randall Cunningham. -
Kris, MA
1:40 PM ET
Do you wish the NFL ran the option?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
No, the option is hard to run in the NFL. Everybody is fast here, so there would be a lot more blow-ups for the running back. -
Gregory, CA
1:40 PM ET
How did you spend your offeseason?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
Going back home to Philly for a couple weeks to see the family and spend time with my kids. -
Quin, Oregon
1:41 PM ET
Hey steve you for sure are my favorite RB but anyway my question is if you could play QB would you?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I used to want to play quarterback when I was younger, but the requirements for quarterback are to be a little taller than I was, so, my dream ended fast. -
Elliott, Belgium
1:43 PM ET
How many times do you work out per week?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
Four days a week. -
mike, new york
1:43 PM ET
how do you feel about 18 games?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I hope we get compensated a little more if that happens. -
Vincent, Florida
1:44 PM ET
Whos your best friend on the texans
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I would say all the other running backs. -
Nathan , IL
1:44 PM ET
Whats your favorite touchdown celebration?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
Giving the ball to the ref. -
Obama, DC
1:45 PM ET
How do you think I'm doing so far?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I know we're making progress, so I'm hoping you can keep the good work up. -
Dude Guy, Duval FL
1:45 PM ET
you have a favorite baseball team? and what was your favorite NFL team growing up?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
My favorite baseball team growing up was the Philadelphia Phillies. -
Jon, WI
1:46 PM ET
What was your favorite Owen Schmidt moment?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I'm trying to think of a moment. I'd say the Sugar Bowl my freshman year, he had like a 58-yard run. -
Dan, Colorado
1:47 PM ET
What's your favorite thing to do when you're not playing Pro Football?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
Listen to music. -
Jarrod, Kansas
1:48 PM ET
What charity or cause are you the most passionate about?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I don't have my own charity yet, but I'm really passionate about Luekemia. My sister died of it when I was younger. -
Kris, MA
1:49 PM ET
Do you have any tattoos?
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
I have a total of six tattoos. -
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
Thanks for the questions. Keep following the Texans.
