Eric Winston released????? - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

ThaShark316 · 03-12-2012

Eric Winston ‏ @ericwinston

Unfortunately I have bad news. The Texans have decided to release me today. Although it is a surprise, I have nothing but positive memories

Naiirb · 03-12-2012

via his twitter

https://twitter.com/#!/ericwinston

"Unfortunately I have bad news. The Texans have decided to release me today. Although it is a surprise, I have nothing but positive memories"

"And great relationships that I have built over the years. While my future seems uncertain, I am confident I will land on my feet."

"Let me say thank you to Mr. McNair and the whole Texan organization. They have had big role in the player and person I have become."

"And last but not least to my fans and teammates. You guys are the absolute best! I will miss all of you more than you know."

Wow i am absolutely shocked

ThaShark316 · 03-12-2012

Family, Rick Smith ain't playing!

The Cush · 03-12-2012

Its on PFT now...

Wow this is shocking, we could potentially have the center up to the right tackle with 3 new starters next year

Texn4life · 03-12-2012

As much as I like Winston and what he's meant to the franchise I think we can improve at the position. And if it's a little cheaper to do it then he has to go. Guys in the league understand that at the end of the day its a business. Or at least that's what it should be.

The Dude Abides · 03-12-2012

Linkage:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...nston/#respond

Quote:

Eric Winston is on the way out in Houston.

Winston, an offensive tackle who has started all 16 games for five straight seasons, wrote on Twitter on Monday evening that the Texans informed him they’re letting him go.

We noted a week ago that Winston’s $5.5 million base salary made him a candidate to be asked to take a pay cut or restructure his contract, but the Texans’ decision to release him today still comes as a surprise. It was also clearly a surprise to Winston.

“Unfortunately I have bad news,” Winston wrote. “The Texans have decided to release me today. Although it is a surprise, I have nothing but positive memories and great relationships that I have built over the years. While my future seems uncertain, I am confident I will land on my feet. Let me say thank you to Mr. McNair and the whole Texan organization. They have had big role in the player and person I have become. And last but not least to my fans and teammates. You guys are the absolute best! I will miss all of you more than you know.”

Now Winston becomes an unrestricted free agent, joining Levi Brown as the second starting offensive tackle to join the free agent market today.

**ATXtexanfan** · 03-12-2012

didn't see that coming

rmartin65 · 03-12-2012

No way... the dude was overrated by many, but he was a solid, solid starter for this team at RT.

drunkcookie · 03-12-2012

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Originally Posted by The Cush

the center up to the right tackle with 3 new starters next year

Could be wrong, but i'm pretty sure that one of the reasons we'll be replacing our RT is to sure up the center, guard position...

**Dutchrudder** · 03-12-2012

Wow... We better hang on to Myers AND Brisiel now! Holy crap...

DonnyMost · 03-12-2012

That freaking blows.

Due 5.5 million the next 2 years, guess it was too much.

**ObsiWan** · 03-12-2012

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Originally Posted by ATXtexanfan

didn't see that coming

My thought exactly!!

So much for my hopes for keeping the O-line totally intact

Allstar · 03-12-2012

Hmmm...

DX-TEX · 03-12-2012

**Dutchrudder** · 03-12-2012

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Originally Posted by DX-TEX

Yeah, that's a great pitch for Manning. Come here Peyton! We promise to replace our Center, RG and RT this offseason with great guys to protect your neck!!!

srrono · 03-12-2012

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Originally Posted by Dutchrudder

Wow... We better hang on to Myers AND Brisiel now! Holy crap...

Otherwise our playoff life was short lived. AH NO WE SUCK AGAIN!

ThaShark316 · 03-12-2012

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Originally Posted by DX-TEX

I lol'd. LOUD. Hahahaha awesome stuff.

DonnyMost · 03-12-2012

If Mike and Chris aren't resigned tomorrow afternoon this is going to be a royal failboat.

Brandon420tx · 03-12-2012

Holy Crapzola
Way out of left field. We don't even have someone who can take his place, and Bah just used his 2nd round pick on Brandon Thompson

Texn4life · 03-12-2012

John McClain just tweeted that he's shocked about Winston...... What!?!? Did his oh so reliable sources fail him? But he knows EVERYTHING about the operations of the Texans right?

03-12-2012	#1
ThaShark316 #28 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rosharon, TX Age: 27 Posts: 2,277 Rep Power: 8459	Eric Winston released????? Eric Winston ‏ @ericwinston Unfortunately I have bad news. The Texans have decided to release me today. Although it is a surprise, I have nothing but positive memories __________________ Trip to the New Meadowlands in 2014? I'm down. You'll get an ELITE QB when you apologize to Warren Moon, Houston

03-12-2012	#2
Naiirb All Pro Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 649 Rep Power: 1536	Texans releasing Eric Winston? via his twitter https://twitter.com/#!/ericwinston "Unfortunately I have bad news. The Texans have decided to release me today. Although it is a surprise, I have nothing but positive memories" "And great relationships that I have built over the years. While my future seems uncertain, I am confident I will land on my feet." "Let me say thank you to Mr. McNair and the whole Texan organization. They have had big role in the player and person I have become." "And last but not least to my fans and teammates. You guys are the absolute best! I will miss all of you more than you know." Wow i am absolutely shocked

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ThaShark316 #28 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rosharon, TX Age: 27 Posts: 2,277 Rep Power: 8459	Re: Eric Winston released????? Family, Rick Smith ain't playing! __________________ Trip to the New Meadowlands in 2014? I'm down. You'll get an ELITE QB when you apologize to Warren Moon, Houston

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The Cush All Pro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 642 Rep Power: 2777	Re: Texans releasing Eric Winston? Its on PFT now... Wow this is shocking, we could potentially have the center up to the right tackle with 3 new starters next year

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Texn4life Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,111 Rep Power: 10789	Re: Eric Winston released????? As much as I like Winston and what he's meant to the franchise I think we can improve at the position. And if it's a little cheaper to do it then he has to go. Guys in the league understand that at the end of the day its a business. Or at least that's what it should be.

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ATXtexanfan Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: leander, tx Age: 35 Posts: 2,522 Rep Power: 3467	Re: Eric Winston released????? didn't see that coming

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rmartin65 I'm Score Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 23 Posts: 7,493 Rep Power: 19221	Re: Texans releasing Eric Winston? No way... the dude was overrated by many, but he was a solid, solid starter for this team at RT.

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Dutchrudder COOL BEANS! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston Section: Fort Kickass Age: 28 Posts: 13,698 Rep Power: 77704	Re: Eric Winston released????? Wow... We better hang on to Myers AND Brisiel now! Holy crap... __________________

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DonnyMost lol football :D Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 348 Rep Power: 2772	Re: Texans releasing Eric Winston? That freaking blows. Due 5.5 million the next 2 years, guess it was too much.

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Allstar Bona fide Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,864 Rep Power: 5994	Re: Eric Winston released????? Hmmm...

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DonnyMost lol football :D Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 348 Rep Power: 2772	Re: Eric Winston released????? If Mike and Chris aren't resigned tomorrow afternoon this is going to be a royal failboat.

03-12-2012	#19
Brandon420tx Flounder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 25 Posts: 3,870 Rep Power: 4417	Re: Texans releasing Eric Winston? Holy Crapzola Way out of left field. We don't even have someone who can take his place, and Bah just used his 2nd round pick on Brandon Thompson __________________ That Dolphin is the bravest thing I ever saw

03-12-2012	#20
Texn4life Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,111 Rep Power: 10789	Re: Eric Winston released????? John McClain just tweeted that he's shocked about Winston...... What!?!? Did his oh so reliable sources fail him? But he knows EVERYTHING about the operations of the Texans right?

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