Eric Winston Getting Noticed

Aug/04/08 12:40 PM Filed in: Eric Winston
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The Houston Chronicle reports Texans ORT Eric Winston is getting more and more comfortable at right tackle, and people around the NFL are taking notice. The Texans are happy with the player he has developed into over the past three years. "He's a lot like WR Kevin Walter," HC Gary Kubiak said. "He's turned into a pro, busts his tail every day. Good kid, good technician, should play out there for a long, long time. He's got a lot of respect around this league, and I think the future is very bright for him." Winston, who is starting his third season, says the game has slowed down a lot for him since his rookie season. He took over at right tackle last season when an injury forced OT Zach Wiegert to the sidelines. Winston then started the final seven games and never relinquished the job. "I feel like my first year here, I was kind of all over the place. And then when I got my chance, I took the most of it," Winston said. "Last year, I think I took a big sophomore step in proving myself and solidifying my spot and what I can do there. Now I'm really able to come out here and do something special."

(ffmastermind.com)