Myers Traded and Signed

[Errant Hothy]

Originally Posted by J-Russ

Ummm, guys....

Over at the Broncos forum they said we traded him for a 4th... please tell me they're crazy and are wrong....

http://forums.denverbroncos.com/showthread.php?t=113225

They may not be. I'm almost positive that he was tendered for a 6th, but that 6th would be sent if the Bronocos failed to match the offer sheet we signed him to. Teams are usually given a week to match, I'm pretty sure the Bronocos could wither choose to not mach right away or the teams could have worked out a deal to finish the signing today.

It's a good move if it stays as a 6th rounder, a not so good if it is a 4th rounder (unless Rick has a deal in place to pick up some more draft picks).

[RipTraxx]

Originally Posted by GuerillaBlack

Nice pick up. Not a bad trade. Who have the Texans picked in the 6th round overall?

CC Brown was im pretty sure. Seemed to be a worthwhile pick. Im still with everyone with the Myers pickup. Good Deal

[TheRealJoker]

Originally Posted by J-Russ

The bronco's fans thought on the trade...

http://forums.denverbroncos.com/showthread.php?t=113225

I love it when opposing teams fans think they got the worse end of a trade

[drewmar74]

Here's a little more information. Looks like it was a straight up trade rather than a RFA - tender offer - yada yada arrangement.

TEXANS TRADE FOR MYERS
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 17, 2008, 3:59 p.m.
Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that the Denver Broncos have traded restricted free-agent offensive lineman Chris Myers to the Houston Texans for a sixth-round pick.

Because the Broncos had tendered Myers at the sixth-round level, the trade works out essentially the same way as it would have if Myers had signed an offer sheet with the Texans and the Broncos had declined to match the offer. John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans wanted to get the deal done easily and quickly, which is why they worked it out as a trade, rather than a free-agent signing.

Myers, who has played his entire three-year career for the Broncos (including 2005, when Texans coach Gary Kubiak was the offensive coordinator), is versatile enough to play either guard or center. The Texans are expected to play him at center.

Myers signed a four-year, $11 million contract that includes $3 million guaranteed.

http://beta.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

[HoustonFrog]

We will see how this works out with all of the guys but Smith, as I said the other day, is doing a great job of filling holes, finding "fits," not breaking the bank and making smart moves that slowly and surely upgrade the roster and add depth.

[Brando]

Originally Posted by GuerillaBlack

Nice pick up. Not a bad trade. Who have the Texans picked in the 6th round overall?

Drew Henson, one of the better moves made by Casserly. He turned that into a 3rd round pick who I think with a move more like Casselry he wasted on P-Burnt.:I think:

Good picking up Myers btw......

[ccdude730]

Originally Posted by Hoth-Boy

They may not be. I'm almost positive that he was tendered for a 6th, but that 6th would be sent if the Bronocos failed to match the offer sheet we signed him to. Teams are usually given a week to match, I'm pretty sure the Bronocos could wither choose to not mach right away or the teams could have worked out a deal to finish the signing today.

It's a good move if it stays as a 6th rounder, a not so good if it is a 4th rounder (unless Rick has a deal in place to pick up some more draft picks).

The Texans opted not go with an offer sheet because it was easier and quicker to offer the pick and execute the sign-and-trade deal.

from the chron article

[AnthonyE]

Originally Posted by J-Russ

The bronco's fans thought on the trade...

http://forums.denverbroncos.com/showthread.php?t=113225

Here's one quote that stuck out.

if he was worth anything thing more,he'd be starting

I guess he didn't notice he started for 16 games last year. :/

And Chris Myers' dad actually posts at that forum. :O You think he'll join us or the official forums? :O

Chris didn't have much choice when he was low tendered but to accept the offer from Houston. Trust me he DID NOT wish to leave Denver but it didn't make sense to stay as a back up with a low tender contract. I felt he proved himself last year and should of been offered a contract for 3 or 4 years. He would of accepted less then 11 million if he could of stayed. He loves Denver and always will.

Personally, I will truely miss coming to Denver for games we loved coming there and being part of it all.

That's his dad's post. :O His user is "62OLINESDAD" or something like that. :P That is one proud dad.

[ccdude730]

i wonder if his dad has already visited the boards...

[HOU-TEX]

Originally Posted by ccdude730

i wonder if his dad has already visited the boards...

Heck, as long as he's not like the father of our former QB, I'd be more than happy to have him post around here.

If someone's a member of that board, post a message welcoming him to visit here.

[Texan in Japan]

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/5626217.html

[Texan in Japan]

Here's rest of the story. Looks like we took easy route and Denver served him on a platter. Father has a soft spot for his boys in Houston. Getting a guy with three years experience in the system will only help Gibbs get his system installed faster.

Mods you may want to add this thread to other Myers...I saw it too late.

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The Texans traded a sixth round draft choice to Denver today for center Chris Myers.


Before making the trade, the Broncos signed Myers to a four-year, $11 million contract, including $3 million guaranteed. Myers, a third-year restricted free agent, who started 16 games last season, could have been signed to an offer sheet by the Texans.

The Texans opted not go with an offer sheet because it was easier and quicker to offer the pick and execute the sign-and-trade deal.


The Texans had been looking for another center since they released Mike Flanagan at the start of free agency.

Steve McKinney is coming off reconstructive knee surgery. Like McKinney, Chris White finished the season on injured reserve.

The Texans flirted with free agent Rex Hadnot, but didn't offer him a contract because he didn't fit the system that new assistant coach Alex Gibbs is installing.

Gibbs is putting in the same running game that Denver plays. Myers is an ideal fit because he has three years in that system. Myers came to Houston last week for his initial visit and spent two days with the Texans

[Ole Miss Texan]

Sounds like a guy I'd want on this team. If what that guy says is true and he'd take less than what Denver offered to stay there because he loves the town/team...that says a lot about a man's character in my opinion.

Hopefully we can welcome him with open arms and make him love Houston just as much.

[AnthonyE]

Originally Posted by HOU-TEX

Heck, as long as he's not like the father of our former QB, I'd be more than happy to have him post around here.

If someone's a member of that board, post a message welcoming him to visit here.

Sent him a "Welcome to Houston" message and directed him here.

[HOU-TEX]

Originally Posted by AnthonyE

Sent him a "Welcome to Houston" message and directed him here.

Cool, thanks.

[badboy]

Chris Myers starting for Texans first game "I use to think Denver was where I wanted to be but the city of Houston and the fans have made me feel great. I am excited to play here."

Chris Myers 15 years from now. "I am happy to be inducted into the hall of fame and scarcely remember ever playing for Denver. I am and always will be a Texan."

I know, but I like it.

[AnthonyE]

Originally Posted by badboy

Chris Myers starting for Texans first game "I use to think Denver was where I wanted to be but the city of Houston and the fans have made me feel great. I am excited to play here."

Chris Myers 15 years from now. "I am happy to be inducted into the hall of fame and scarcely remember ever playing for Denver. I am and always will be a Texan."

I know, but I like it.

:O Best post ever!

[Brando]

Originally Posted by FSUTexan5

This is great news and further solidifies a great offseason for the Texans. Much better then Hadnot imo.

Welcome to the board FSU!

[STEEL BLUE TEXANS]

So where does he play? C or RG?

[Hardcore Texan]

I like this signing a lot. It makes a lot of sense and he will hit the ground running in the ZBS.