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Dunta_23 · 03-07-2006

Texans | Interested in Givens?
Tue, 7 Mar 2006 09:43:21 -0800

Ron Borges, of the Boston Globe, reports the Houston Texans may have an interest in WR David Givens (Patriots), who will be an unrestricted free agent.

Texans | Team may have an interest in Putzier
Tue, 7 Mar 2006 06:19:54 -0800

Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports free agent TE Jeb Putzier (Broncos) may draw some interest from the Houston Texans.

pskinny · 03-07-2006

Texans | Team interested in Bruce
Tue, 7 Mar 2006 10:09:46 -0800

Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports agent Jimmy Sexton said four teams have expressed an interest in free agent WR Isaac Bruce (Rams). The Post-Dispatch has confirmed the Houston Texans are one of those four teams.

AtheGreat · 03-07-2006

wow, that would be a solid #2 who knows what it takes to win. he has my blessing. but,what kind of figures would we have to throw at him to get him down here?

Dunta_23 · 03-07-2006

I would wet myself if we got Bruce...Ive loved him since the Greatest show on turf days

powerfuldragon · 03-07-2006

So who'd you rather have, Bruce or Givens?

pskinny · 03-07-2006

I'd rather have Bruce for a year or two. He's old though, we'd need to find a replacement soon. Mathis could be that guy. Signing Bruce to a short contract could give Mathis the time he needs to develop.

DRAMA · 03-07-2006

I like Givens but would rather have Bruce for 2 years. I just think Bruce still runs a GREAT route.

travfrancis · 03-07-2006

i'd rather have givens, but i'd be fine with bruce for a few yrs

ThaShark316 · 03-07-2006

I dunno...Givens is good and so is Bruce. It's all about money in my book...and you guys know that teams are going to maybe overpay for Givens, and not so much for Bruce...we'll see though.

The Givens-is-from-the-Houston-area factor may play a role in this.

El Tejano · 03-07-2006

I think all the above about Bruce is true and good.

But, C'mon another Givens in Houston. That just sounds too good.

I know, our Givins had an I and he has an e but it sounds good.

Dunta_23 · 03-07-2006

The whole "from Houston" statement is one im not crazy about...it seems ppl go out of their way to find players that are from Houston to plug into the team thinking that they will become better than what they are, which is a slightly above average #2 WR. I think both would help this team a lot but Id give the edge to Bruce having been a #1 and having won a superbowl...

Dr. Toro · 03-07-2006

Lets start with the facts,

Givens is young, Bruce is old.

Bruce's production fell off considerably this year, but Givens has never been of Bruce's caliber.

Cris Carter was very good up until he was 36.

If Bruce can replicate that he's worth signing. If you think David Givens can be a TJ Housh-type performer with a stud #1 receiver, then you sign him. Bruce likely desires a winning situation at this point in his career, or at least someone closer than 2-14. So you'll have to overpay him vs. St. Louis and others. Givens won't be that costly if you are willing to guarantee a little more money up front. He's young, and can afford to help a team rebuild. No good #2 will come cheaply, so I think you base the decision on your assesment of talent.

tiger06 · 03-07-2006

I'm glad we're showing interest; I like Givens, though he might not come as cheaply as Bruce. I'm hoping we land Putzier too.

F-minus67 · 03-07-2006

either would be an upgrade over Bradford.

El Tejano · 03-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by F-minus67

either would be an upgrade over Bradford.

And the Church says Amen!!!

You all do know I am talking about Ernest Givins right?

AtheGreat · 03-07-2006

both guys would be a good fit becuase both are used to winning, and expect it out of their teamates. i think both these guys would push others to their potential and that is worth half of the price to me. but if i had to choose, i'd say bruce. he may be older but his leadership and wisdom is something we need in our young offense. but, either name sounds better than bradford.

keyfro · 03-07-2006

i've said this in the nfl part of the forum...but with bruce we would also get a veteran reciever who could mentor these young recievers of ours...teach them how to play the game for years to come...something andre, gaff, and mathis have not had unless you count bradford

plus there is no telling what bruce could do for a carr...carr has never had an experienced reciever like bruce...he could teach carr a lot about QB to WR relations in the NFL

El Tejano · 03-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by keyfro

i've said this in the nfl part of the forum...but with bruce we would also get a veteran reciever who could mentor these young recievers of ours...teach them how to play the game for years to come...something andre, gaff, and mathis have not had unless you count bradford

plus there is no telling what bruce could do for a carr...carr has never had an experienced reciever like bruce...he could teach carr a lot about QB to WR relations in the NFL

I agree with this. I think Bruce would be a good guy to bring in. People say his #s were down but so were his QBs. The game he played against us showed he can still do something in this league.

the wonger need food · 03-07-2006

Texans | Team interested in Owens
Tue, 7 Mar 2006 15:09:46 -0800

Michael Petry, of the Philadelphia Gazette, reports agent Drew Rosenhaus said four teams have expressed an interest in free agent WR Terrell Owens. The Gazette has confirmed the Houston Texans are one of those four teams.

Just goofin'. Sorry to get everyone's hopes up.

El Tejano · 03-07-2006

Dude, what are you doing? Are you trying to get this board all crazy like it did when UT won the Rose Bowl?

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powerfuldragon g'mornin to you Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: your lady's sexdreams. Age: 27 Posts: 17,047 Rep Power: 11671	So who'd you rather have, Bruce or Givens? __________________ disregard above post.

03-07-2006	#6
pskinny Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 34 Posts: 119 Rep Power: 0	I'd rather have Bruce for a year or two. He's old though, we'd need to find a replacement soon. Mathis could be that guy. Signing Bruce to a short contract could give Mathis the time he needs to develop. Last edited by pskinny; 03-07-2006 at 12:31 PM.

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ThaShark316 #28 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rosharon, TX Age: 27 Posts: 2,277 Rep Power: 8459	I dunno...Givens is good and so is Bruce. It's all about money in my book...and you guys know that teams are going to maybe overpay for Givens, and not so much for Bruce...we'll see though. The Givens-is-from-the-Houston-area factor may play a role in this. __________________ Trip to the New Meadowlands in 2014? I'm down. You'll get an ELITE QB when you apologize to Warren Moon, Houston

03-07-2006	#14
F-minus67 Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Middletown,CT Age: 26 Posts: 1,070 Rep Power: 10	either would be an upgrade over Bradford. __________________ "Democracy is not for the people." - Judge Dredd

03-07-2006	#17
keyfro Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 1,859 Rep Power: 13	i've said this in the nfl part of the forum...but with bruce we would also get a veteran reciever who could mentor these young recievers of ours...teach them how to play the game for years to come...something andre, gaff, and mathis have not had unless you count bradford plus there is no telling what bruce could do for a carr...carr has never had an experienced reciever like bruce...he could teach carr a lot about QB to WR relations in the NFL __________________ With the 10th overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft the Houston Texans select...?????

03-07-2006	#1
Dunta_23 All Pro Join Date: Mar 2005 Age: 30 Posts: 824 Rep Power: 9	Possible FA News Texans \| Interested in Givens? Tue, 7 Mar 2006 09:43:21 -0800 Ron Borges, of the Boston Globe, reports the Houston Texans may have an interest in WR David Givens (Patriots), who will be an unrestricted free agent. Texans \| Team may have an interest in Putzier Tue, 7 Mar 2006 06:19:54 -0800 Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports free agent TE Jeb Putzier (Broncos) may draw some interest from the Houston Texans.

03-07-2006	#2
pskinny Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 34 Posts: 119 Rep Power: 0	Bruce too! Texans \| Team interested in Bruce Tue, 7 Mar 2006 10:09:46 -0800 Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports agent Jimmy Sexton said four teams have expressed an interest in free agent WR Isaac Bruce (Rams). The Post-Dispatch has confirmed the Houston Texans are one of those four teams.

03-07-2006	#3
AtheGreat Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: back row, far right Posts: 345 Rep Power: 8	wow, that would be a solid #2 who knows what it takes to win. he has my blessing. but,what kind of figures would we have to throw at him to get him down here?

03-07-2006	#7
DRAMA All Pro Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Age: 42 Posts: 524 Rep Power: 9	I like Givens but would rather have Bruce for 2 years. I just think Bruce still runs a GREAT route.

03-07-2006	#8
travfrancis Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: Houston Age: 26 Posts: 410 Rep Power: 11	i'd rather have givens, but i'd be fine with bruce for a few yrs

03-07-2006	#10
El Tejano Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,748 Rep Power: 6842	I think all the above about Bruce is true and good. But, C'mon another Givens in Houston. That just sounds too good. I know, our Givins had an I and he has an e but it sounds good.

03-07-2006	#12
Dr. Toro All Pro Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 728 Rep Power: 9	Lets start with the facts, Givens is young, Bruce is old. Bruce's production fell off considerably this year, but Givens has never been of Bruce's caliber. Cris Carter was very good up until he was 36. If Bruce can replicate that he's worth signing. If you think David Givens can be a TJ Housh-type performer with a stud #1 receiver, then you sign him. Bruce likely desires a winning situation at this point in his career, or at least someone closer than 2-14. So you'll have to overpay him vs. St. Louis and others. Givens won't be that costly if you are willing to guarantee a little more money up front. He's young, and can afford to help a team rebuild. No good #2 will come cheaply, so I think you base the decision on your assesment of talent.

03-07-2006	#13
tiger06 Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texarkana, TX Age: 24 Posts: 265 Rep Power: 9	I'm glad we're showing interest; I like Givens, though he might not come as cheaply as Bruce. I'm hoping we land Putzier too.

03-07-2006	#19
the wonger need food Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston Age: 43 Posts: 2,534 Rep Power: 1085	Texans \| Team interested in Owens Tue, 7 Mar 2006 15:09:46 -0800 Michael Petry, of the Philadelphia Gazette, reports agent Drew Rosenhaus said four teams have expressed an interest in free agent WR Terrell Owens. The Gazette has confirmed the Houston Texans are one of those four teams. Just goofin'. Sorry to get everyone's hopes up.

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