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"You've just got to act like you've been there before and just own it," Blue said on Tuesday after practice.
He believes the key to success is simple.
The second-year player is calm and cool about stepping up for the Houston Texans with Foster out indefinitely after groin surgery,Cheap Jerseys Supply.
The Texans also have Jonathan Grimes, Chris Polk and rookie Kenny Hilliard. They could also add another player to beef up the position,NFL Jerseys China Cheap, but for now it seems that Blue is the front runner to take Foster's place.
Quarterback Ryan Mallett, who is competing with Brian Hoyer for the starting job, is a big Blue fan. Mallett, who played at Arkansas, joked about learning to like him despite Blue having played at Southeastern Conference rival LSU.
Blue has been there before, starting three games as a rookie last season when Foster missed time with minor injuries. This time, it's a bit different because Foster will miss a good part of the season.
"I'm here for you bro. Make the best of your opportunity and if you need anything just hit me up," Blue said Foster texted him.
The 6-foot-2, 222-pound Blue did well in his limited chances last year,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, rushing 36 times for 156 yards in a win over Cleveland. He appeared in every game in 2014 and finished with 528 yards rushing and two touchdowns. He also had 113 yards receiving and a TD.
"It's a great opportunity to come in and start,Cheap NFL Jerseys China," Blue said. "Last year I got my feet wet a little bit, started a couple of games. So I feel real confident going into this season."
HOUSTON (AP) — Alfred Blue isn't daunted at the prospect of filling in for Arian Foster.
What helped most last season was learning from Foster. Blue said getting the chance to watch the way the four-time Pro Bowler did things every day was invaluable.
Foster remains in contact with Blue. Not long after Foster was hurt last week, he sent Blue an encouraging text.
"I love Alfred even though he went to LSU," Mallett said. "He's a great player, a downhill runner, he's a one-cut guy so he's got to keep doing what he's doing."
"Just sitting behind him and watching him play,Wholesale Jerseys China, getting the experience from a vet that's done it for years in the league ...." Blue said. "Just learning from him and him critiquing me last year and this year. So that does help a lot by sitting back and watching an older guy that did it before you rather than just jumping straight into it as a young guy." |
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