Slaton focuses on protecting the ball
Houston Texans05/12/2008 10:24 PM The Houston Chronic reports RB Steve Slaton, who was criticized for fumbling too much in college at West Virginia, was constantly harassed during minicamp by teammates trying to knock the ball loose from his hands. Slaton carries the ball high near his shoulders, which is somewhat unusual in the NFL. But Texans coach Gary Kubiak said he doesn't plan to change that. Read more