2008 free agency - your picks - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

dickieb · 01-02-2008

What moves should we make in free agency? I think it would be wise to go after some defensive playmakers.

I would like to see us go after Asante Samuel the CB from New England. I hope we get a quality guy at CB or Saftey although we are definately thinner at CB with Robinson being down.

**TEXANS84** · 01-02-2008

Justin Fargas, FA RB Oakland. Cut Green.

ATRAIN · 01-02-2008

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Originally Posted by TEXANS84

Justin Fargas, FA RB Oakland. Cut Green.

No way Fargas is garbage. Does anyone have a free agent list?

Brandon420tx · 01-02-2008

If seattle cuts him >.> Jason Babin.

Brandon420tx · 01-02-2008

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Originally Posted by ATRAIN

No way Fargas is garbage. Does anyone have a free agent list?

Fargas isn't garbage, and Oakland will re-sign him unless he flat out says no.

ATRAIN · 01-02-2008

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Originally Posted by Brandon420tx

Fargas isn't garbage, and Oakland will re-sign him unless he flat out says no.

I would rather have Turner.

Brandon420tx · 01-02-2008

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I would rather have Turner.

Just because you would rather have Turner, doesn't make Fargas garbage.

Turner would be nice, but I just don't want to pay for him and would be perfectly happy with Fargas.

dickieb · 01-02-2008

I would rather draft a RB after our luck last year and since our history of getting used running backs hasn't faired so well.

ATRAIN · 01-02-2008

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Originally Posted by Brandon420tx

Just because you would rather have Turner, doesn't make Fargas garbage.

Turner would be nice, but I just don't want to pay for him and would be perfectly happy with Fargas.

Yeah haha I guess Im just a little biased. Fargas had a decent year, maybe its just blinds me with the fact that he is a Raider. I don't see him as a premiere back though.

ATRAIN · 01-02-2008

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Originally Posted by dickieb

I would rather draft a RB after our luck last year and since our history of getting used running backs hasn't faired so well.

That would prob be the best bet.

ATRAIN · 01-02-2008

would anyone like to see Briggs come over?

Brandon420tx · 01-02-2008

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would anyone like to see Briggs come over?

The obvious answer is yes, the trick is finding the diamonds in the rough.

LORK 88 · 01-02-2008

Eugene Wilson, FS, New England
Drayton Florence, CB, San Diego
Kawika Mitchell, SLB, New York
Justin Fargas, RB, Oakland
Justin Smith, DE, Cincy
Ryan Lilja, OG, Indy

As far as our needs go, I list them as: RB, FS, CB, SLB, pass rushing DE, and OL depth. If we can sign 3 (maybe 4) of the 6 players above along with some other players, I think we put ourselves in good position going into the draft.

b0ng · 01-02-2008

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Originally Posted by LORK 88

Eugene Wilson, FS, New England
Drayton Florence, CB, San Diego
Kawika Mitchell, SLB, New York
Justin Fargas, RB, Oakland
Justin Smith, DE, Cincy
Ryan Lilja, OG, Indy

As far as our needs go, I list them as: RB, FS, CB, SLB, pass rushing DE, and OL depth. If we can sign 3 (maybe 4) of the 6 players above along with some other players, I think we put ourselves in good position going into the draft.

I thought Kawika broke his leg on Saturday vs the Pats? Call me a big party pooper but I really don't see why everybody around here is so in love with Justin Fargas. He's an alright player, but he doesn't have that feature back quality like LT, Willie Parker, or Marshawn Lynch has. I think he will probably stay with the Raiders, and they will continue to plod along developing their offensive game. Also, who is Justin Smith, and isn't the D-line for Cincy just godawful bad?

My Picks

Randall Gay CB
Lance Briggs OLB
Any O-linemen not named Faneca

LORK 88 · 01-02-2008

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I thought Kawika broke his leg on Saturday vs the Pats? Call me a big party pooper but I really don't see why everybody around here is so in love with Justin Fargas. He's an alright player, but he doesn't have that feature back quality like LT, Willie Parker, or Marshawn Lynch has. I think he will probably stay with the Raiders, and they will continue to plod along developing their offensive game. Also, who is Justin Smith, and isn't the D-line for Cincy just godawful bad?

My Picks

Randall Gay CB
Lance Briggs OLB
Any O-linemen not named Faneca

Kawika sprained his MCL, he's day to day. I think he'd be good because he plays SLB and can do alittle bit more in coverage and blitzing. Fargas is definitely interesting because he would give us speed at RB that we've never had. I personally want us to draft Mendenhall or Stewart R1, but wouldn't be upset with Fargas at all. As for Justin Smith, he's flying under the radar because of a bad year. He's stout against the run (like Weaver), and usually gets around 6-7 sacks a season. Being the only decent player on the DLine, he got quite a bit of extra attention. Imagine what he would be able to do having a 1 on 1 match up because teams are worried about Mario and Okoye.

As for Gay, I think he could be solid for us. It would be pretty funny if he replaced Faggins so that the headling could read "Faggins Out, Gay In". As for Briggs, this guy is going to demand a serious salary and I don't think we feel the need to pay him the most an LB has ever seen. And lastly, I agree with anyone who doesn't fit the ZBS (like you mentioned, Faneca).

hookinreds · 01-02-2008

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would anyone like to see Briggs come over?

I think Briggs is a good LB in the 4-6 as it suits his talents, but don't know how he would fair transitioning to our scheme. To me, that would be a higher priced chance for me to take. He's good, but would he be that much better than a LB that is playing in a similar scheme as us and cheaper? I'm all for paying for talent, but think we could spend it on a better option. I might be wrong...just a gut feeling about him looking good in the 4-6.

**Lucky** · 01-02-2008

I would like to see the Texans go after a veteran CB who doesn't break the bank. A RG who can stand up to the Hendersons & Haynesworths. Maybe a 3rd down pass rushing specialist (if one is available).

threetoedpete · 01-02-2008

I like the Gay pick as well. Doesn't break the bank and he has the CHANCE to be come a very productive player. The patties will tag someone. If they let Samuel walk...which they have already promised they would...I bet they tag Gay. Briggs and Samuels both are in that "we're one player away from the super bowl guys" pile. I don't think anyone in here is posting that. Gotta be pateint.

LORK 88 · 01-02-2008

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I like the Gay pick as well. Doesn't break the bank and he has the CHANCE to be come a very productive player. The patties will tag someone. If they let Samuel walk...which they have already promised they would...I bet they tag Gay. Briggs and Samuels both are in that "we're one player away from the super bowl guys" pile. I don't think anyone in here is posting that. Gotta be pateint.

They'd have to be crazy to tag Gay, he would get the top 5 CB's salaries averaged together for next year aka he'd get a 1 year, $8 million dollar contract.

threetoedpete · 01-02-2008

Even the wolf in New England has to have front line corners Lork, doesn't he ?

Every time I post he is going to move down with dallas every one acts like I'm outta my mind. He can't stand pat. Static is death in the NFL.

01-02-2008	#1
dickieb Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Not in Texas anymore :( Posts: 343 Rep Power: 8	2008 free agency - your picks What moves should we make in free agency? I think it would be wise to go after some defensive playmakers. I would like to see us go after Asante Samuel the CB from New England. I hope we get a quality guy at CB or Saftey although we are definately thinner at CB with Robinson being down. __________________ "I wanna win!" - Nacho Libre

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TEXANS84 Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: The Woodlands, TX Age: 35 Posts: 7,446 Rep Power: 3116	Re: 2008 free agency - your picks Justin Fargas, FA RB Oakland. Cut Green.

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Brandon420tx Flounder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 25 Posts: 3,868 Rep Power: 4417	Re: 2008 free agency - your picks If seattle cuts him >.> Jason Babin. __________________ That Dolphin is the bravest thing I ever saw

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dickieb Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Not in Texas anymore :( Posts: 343 Rep Power: 8	Re: 2008 free agency - your picks I would rather draft a RB after our luck last year and since our history of getting used running backs hasn't faired so well. __________________ "I wanna win!" - Nacho Libre

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ATRAIN ATX TEXANS FAN Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Age: 34 Posts: 404 Rep Power: 248	Re: 2008 free agency - your picks would anyone like to see Briggs come over?

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LORK 88 Wreck'em Ŧech! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Tech Age: 26 Posts: 1,205 Rep Power: 201	Re: 2008 free agency - your picks Eugene Wilson, FS, New England Drayton Florence, CB, San Diego Kawika Mitchell, SLB, New York Justin Fargas, RB, Oakland Justin Smith, DE, Cincy Ryan Lilja, OG, Indy As far as our needs go, I list them as: RB, FS, CB, SLB, pass rushing DE, and OL depth. If we can sign 3 (maybe 4) of the 6 players above along with some other players, I think we put ourselves in good position going into the draft. __________________ Last edited by LORK 88; 01-02-2008 at 11:21 AM.

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Lucky Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 11,978 Rep Power: 35921	Re: 2008 free agency - your picks I would like to see the Texans go after a veteran CB who doesn't break the bank. A RG who can stand up to the Hendersons & Haynesworths. Maybe a 3rd down pass rushing specialist (if one is available). __________________ I will shoot bottles at night cause I got glow in the dark bottles and they look awesome when they explode. - Joe Texan

01-02-2008	#18
threetoedpete Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: Katy, Texas Age: 57 Posts: 6,644 Rep Power: 140	Re: 2008 free agency - your picks I like the Gay pick as well. Doesn't break the bank and he has the CHANCE to be come a very productive player. The patties will tag someone. If they let Samuel walk...which they have already promised they would...I bet they tag Gay. Briggs and Samuels both are in that "we're one player away from the super bowl guys" pile. I don't think anyone in here is posting that. Gotta be pateint. __________________ "Everybody understands that the only way we're going to do it is by extremely hard work."

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