Arian Foster Reflects on Bidding War Between Saints and Texans
Former UDFA Arian Foster reflects on Saints, Texans bidding war
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Arian Foster, the Houston Texans' all-time leading rusher, recounted his experience as an undrafted free agent in a bidding war between the New Orleans Saints and the Texans. Ultimately, he chose Houston for its roster fit and potential, leading to a successful career despite the Saints' interest.
- 01Arian Foster was pursued by the New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans after going undrafted.
- 02Foster chose the Texans due to a better opportunity on the roster compared to the Saints.
- 03He averaged 4.5 yards per carry, totaling 6,472 rushing yards and 54 touchdowns with the Texans.
- 04The Saints won the Super Bowl in 2009, while Foster achieved a career-best 1,616 rushing yards in 2010.
- 05Foster's decision ultimately benefited both him and the teams involved.
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Arian Foster, the Houston Texans' all-time leading rusher, shared insights into his undrafted free agent experience during a recent episode of his YouTube show. He revealed that he was highly sought after by the New Orleans Saints, led by head coach Sean Payton, and the Texans, among others, after going undrafted following his college career at the University of Tennessee. Foster initially leaned towards the Saints but ultimately chose the Texans due to a more favorable roster situation and a better financial offer. He noted that the Saints had established running backs like Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas, while the Texans' roster seemed more open for competition. Foster's decision led to a successful career in Houston, where he set franchise records with 6,472 rushing yards and 54 touchdowns over 76 games. His performance peaked in 2010 with 1,616 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. While the Saints went on to win the Super Bowl in 2009, Foster's choice allowed him to secure a prominent role and a lucrative contract extension worth over $35 million. The situation raises intriguing questions about how Foster would have fit into the Saints' explosive offense alongside Bush and Darren Sproles, but he expressed satisfaction with his choice.
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