Texans trying to trade for Bennett

[Zanshin]

As is Miami.  Mind you I don't really care much about that...but the writer's name cracks me up in a juvenile way.  How abused must she have been in High School. 

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/3858240.html

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Michael Bennett played the first five seasons of his career with the Vikings before signing with the Saints in March.
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May 12, 2006, 2:32AM
Texans work on deal for Bennett
Veteran RB now with Saints would add depth


By MEGAN MANFUL
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle

Just a week after signing free-agent running back Antowain Smith, the Texans are seeking even more depth in their backfield.

The team is in talks with the New Orleans Saints in hopes of acquiring veteran running back Michael Bennett via trade.

With the Saints drafting Southern California running back Reggie Bush, Bennett was pushed to No. 3 on their depth chart behind Bush and Deuce McAllister.

Bennett played the first five seasons of his career with the Minnesota Vikings before signing with the Saints in March.

The Texans already have Domanick Davis, Smith and Vernand Morency at running back, but they are seeking more depth. Davis is coming off a knee injury that sidelined him for five games last year. Smith is 34 years old and considered a situational back. Morency is inexperienced as he enters his second season.

Bennett, 5-9, 209, rushed for 473 yards on 126 carries (3.8 average) last season.

He was a former first-round draft pick out of Wisconsin in 2001 and had a breakout second season with Minnesota, rushing for 1,296 yards.

Bennett has struggled because of injuries since. Last season was the first time since 2002 that he was healthy enough to play in all 16 games.

megan.manful@chron.com

[MURP]

they may want to obtain a little depth at OL.