DeMeco Ryans traded to Philadelphia

[ThaShark316]

2.) As to the last part of your post, I don't give 1 penny for what Winston said. He's a self-promoting P.R. machine first and foremost. If his pass pro was as good as his mouth, he'd still be here. They wanted him gone, and I don't care what Winston thinks or says about it. He's gone, the world keeps spinning.

Damn.

 

[Dutchrudder]

1.) My hat is off to the Texans players who kept their tweets civil and wisely measured. To those who didn't, they are a detriment to the team chemistry that everyone feels is so vital around here, and those players should be spoken to by whomever does that in the Texans offices.

2.) As to the last part of your post, I don't give 1 penny for what Winston said. He's a self-promoting P.R. machine first and foremost. If his pass pro was as good as his mouth, he'd still be here. They wanted him gone, and I don't care what Winston thinks or says about it. He's gone, the world keeps spinning.

Solomon is a vulture, too. He knew he had some run with this angle of acquiring and using the Soap Opera tweets. He even included "former players," which reeks of POOR journalistic integrity...yeah, I wonder how positive "former Texans" are going to be. The ones tweeting the loudest are going to be the ones pissed off about their own previous situation here. Anything to sell papers or clicks, though.

That's why I give not a crap about the "outrage" because it's all so shallow to me. Sad he's leaving? Fine. Use it to leverage an agenda against the team? Not cool. And that's what most are doing, they're using it as dot to connect to other dots in order to prove their agenda(s). THAT is amateur hour...deluxe.

GP's defector shield engaged!

So I take it this statement not worth defending?

Players aren't happy. None of them went to Rick and offered to reduce their own salary to keep "such an important piece of the team"???

You seem like you hate the players for tweeting their thoughts. I don't have a problem with it, it's March, we are months away from OTAs and camp. They will get over it by then, and they will have a new batch of 8 rookies to work into the mix. There will be plenty of time to build up team chemistry during a normal offseason workouts and instill Cushing as the new leader of the defense.

 

[HuttoKarl]

Draft Vontaze Burfict and let him and Cushing scare the crap out of other teams.

Ryans will definitely be missed by fans...in our short team history, he's been one of the big bright spots, but our management/ownership can't take that big of a cap hit for a guy that's a 2-down LB. Before injury, he was worth it...now it's a cap liability.

 

[Dutchrudder]

Quick response: WOW - very interesting. THIS is something people HAVE to understand when we restructure contracts. Everybody talks about "restructure, restructure, restructure"... but they fail to realized we're going to be paying for that in the future. I understand why we did last year, b/c we NEEDED Joseph and Manning. But if we keep restructuring deals we'll be in cap hell in the future moreso than we are now.


So his "revised" cap hits (PRE-TRADE) for the following years would likely be:

2012: $8.4M ($5.9M salary + $1.5M orig. bonus + $1M restructured bonus)
2013: $9.1M ($6.6M salary + $1.5M orig. bonus + $1M restructured bonus)
2014: $9.3M ($6.8M salary + $1.5M orig. bonus + $1M restructured bonus)
2015: $7.8M ($6.8M salary + $0 orig. bonus? + $1M restructured bonus)

POST-TRADE:
2012: $8.5M ($0 salary + $4.5M orig. bonus + $4M restructured bonus)
2013: $0
2014: $0
2015: $0

The net effect will be an extra $100K this year against the cap + adding a LB as depth. But we save $26.2M against the cap over the next 3 years. If we had waited and let him play this season then just flat out release him next year, we'd have a $6M cap hit for 2013.... instead we'll have $0.

On to my thoughts: It hurts. It hurts. It hurts. Demeco is THE quintesential player you want on your team. He's a leader, high character, class act, model citizen, great teammate, hard work and great player. BUT I completely understand why we had to do this. For all the people bitching about Smith and Olsen effing up our cap situation.... this type of move (while a hard one) has to be made to keep us out of cap hell in the future. It sucks, but it's a business and this was in the best interest of the team. I truly believe that. Demeco was simply being paid more than we could afford to pay him. He's been often injured and plays limited snaps. Nobody should discount what we're going to be losing in the locker room (he was a fan and TEAM favorite)... but it's a move that had to be made.

EDIT - About the trade value. I sure wish we could have got more, but I'm fine with the value we got. The total value is probably about a late 3rd round pick. I think the Eagles got a GREAT deal but this benefits us too. So I think its a win-win for both teams. I think we can have another LB in there for better value (although much leadership is lost) and we get a draft pick that could be put to good use. Next offseason we likely would have had to cut him AND take the cap ramifications that year while trying to re-sign Schaub, Brown, Barwin, etc. I think this was a business savvy move and the Texans will be better in the long run for it.

Good post, repped. Thanks for typing out the yearly structure, it really does help others understand the nature of his deal and the savings. The only issue I have with this is that you can't really claim 26.2 million in savings because his salaries are not guaranteed in 2013-15. That's 20.2 million of that money. It's simply 6 million in real savings by not paying him salary + workout bonus for 2012.

I think the trade value was accurate on this one. He's not a proven commodity since his injury, and last year he played like a 4th round guy. He was getting better at the end of the season, but we all know that still wasn't the Ryans of old. He has a way to go, and I hope he does return to 2009 form. He will be awesome in that Philly D that couldn't stop runs up the middle at all last year. Watch for him to get a lot of tackles next year.

 

[drs23]

#77 vs. #90 I believe (compensatory picks not added in) fairly substantial along with extra 4th #115. Losing star players like Mario & DeMeco means they are aiming higher in the first round, they have targeted a specific player most notably Luke Kuechly, BC 6-3 245. The top inside linebacker available in the 2012 draft.

I'm not nearly as knowledgeable as our resident draftnics but this is the player that immediately came to mind and he way Rick Smith moves and shakes on draft day, I can see it happening. Major upgrade in my eyes as I've heard nothing but high praise about this cat. If that's the way it comes down I can't see anything other than win-win. JMO of course.

 

[Double Barrel]

All of you look like children right now.

Why do you use "children" as an insult? Some of the most honest and loyal people I know are children. They call it like they see it and their better qualities are ones that most adults would be much improved if they possessed them.

So fans are shocked by the news. That surprises you because....? What is revealing is that fan reactions to unexpected developments regarding a much respected player somehow gives you a moral high ground to arrogantly call people out because their initial reactions were not of the high minded maturity that you seem to to desire.

Abe Lincoln had a quote that comes to my mind now: "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."

As the Eagle fan who hangs around this place, all I can say is thank you very much.
What I think the Eagles get here is a leader for a defense that badly needed one. Plus he plays a position of need.
Could not have gotten a better man.

As the old saying goes, 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend'. As a strong disliker of the Cowboys, I have always rooted for the other three NFC east teams by default. Seeing the Eagles improve themselves with a quality player like Ryans only serves to make me even happier to root for them when they play Dallas twice a year.

Good luck, DeMeco! Your tenure with the Texans deserves much love and respect. Kick some ass in Philly and make us proud!

 

[Texan_Bill]

Why do you use "children" as an insult? Some of the most honest and loyal people I know are children. They call it like they see it and their better qualities are ones that most adults would be much improved if they possessed them.

So fans are shocked by the news. That surprises you because....? What is revealing is that fan reactions to unexpected developments regarding a much respected player somehow gives you a moral high ground to arrogantly call people out because their initial reactions were not of the high minded maturity that you seem to to desire.

Abe Lincoln had a quote that comes to my mind now: "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."



As the old saying goes, 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend'. As a strong disliker of the Cowboys, I have always rooted for the other three NFC east teams by default. Seeing the Eagles improve themselves with a quality player like Ryans only serves to make me even happier to root for them when they play Dallas twice a year.

Good luck, DeMeco! Your tenure with the Texans deserves much love and respect. Kick some ass in Philly and make us proud!

Well said, my friend.

 

[Playoffs]

Good luck, DeMeco! Your tenure with the Texans deserves much love and respect. Kick some ass in Philly and make us proud!

^This.

Demeco has been the heart & soul of the Texans for years. Much appreciated, 59!

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Good luck to you -- as best as your interests don't conflict with our interests.

 

[SW H-TOWN]

I'm not nearly as knowledgeable as our resident draftnics but this is the player that immediately came to mind and he way Rick Smith moves and shakes on draft day, I can see it happening. Major upgrade in my eyes as I've heard nothing but high praise about this cat. If that's the way it comes down I can't see anything other than win-win. JMO of course.

You are right, Kuechly is a very good prospect. I just think it would be a miracle if he slipped to us because of his college production and combine. He is really really good at pass protection and it would be a shame to draft him and have him come out on passing downs. Our phone would be ringing off the hook if he was sitting there at 26. We would probably trade back a couple of spots and get really good value.

 

[rmartin65]

You are right, Kuechly is a very good prospect. I just think it would be a miracle if he slipped to us because of his college production and combine. He is really really good at pass protection and it would be a shame to draft him and have him come out on passing downs. Our phone would be ringing off the hook if he was sitting there at 26. We would probably trade back a couple of spots and get really good value.

Except for you would not trade back. ILB becomes a need, Kuechly fills the need. It is a match made in heaven. Your nickel front 6 would look like-

Reed-Watt-Smith-Barwin
Cushing Kuechly

Fan-freaking-tastic

 

[Kimmy]

The Houston Texans informed me today that my contract as a Full Time Fan will not be renewed.

I am free to shop other teams for a better offer.


LOL had to share, it was on one of my friends Facebook hahaha

 

[Vinny]

The Houston Texans informed me today that my contract as Full Time Fan will not be renewed.

I am free to shop other teams for a better offer.


LOL had to share, it was on one of my friends Facebook hahaha

its the new 2012 theme..."Next Man Out"

 

[ObsiWan]

Vinny, I, too, have come to love and respect Demeco. But, I believe his beast days are over. I know many are not convinced of the trend that Achilles-ruptured NFL players have taken following repair, a subject that I reviewed extensively last year. But that player's "best" year typically occurs his first season back from injury. From there, the trend is all down hill, with the strongest downturn seen in the LB position specifically. The Texans may have resigned to this. Philly is more likely to have taken on an albatross than a savior.

In the back of my mind, I thought this was the case. Now that Doc has confirmed it, I feel much better about this trade now.

 

[SheTexan]

its the new 2012 theme..."Next Man Out"

Might be "Next Woman Out!"

I'm just thinking it might be better to just be a "fan" rather that a "diehard fan." First, I would have to get a gun and shoot my PC, never watch the news, bypass all the mags and newspapers, burn all my Texan stuff, never go to any Texan events, including games, and just not give a sheeeet who plays for us. Maybe there's a positive to being a "bandwaggoner!"

 

[Goatcheese]

The Texodus continues.

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

its the new 2012 theme..."Next Man Out"

MSR. Still can't stop laughing!

 

[kiwitexansfan]

In the back of my mind, I thought this was the case. Now that Doc has confirmed it, I feel much better about this trade now.

That is the best case scenario. We traded away ineffective Demeco.

Still doesn't mean I like treating our leader that way.

 

[ObsiWan]

That is the best case scenario. We traded away ineffective Demeco.

Still doesn't mean I like treating our leader that way.

Well, I'll still wear my Ryans jersey to games. He's a class act. Maybe he'll bring class to Philly...

...okay perhaps that's too much to ask? Probably.

 

[Goatcheese]

Well, I'll still wear my Ryans jersey to games. He's a class act. Maybe he'll bring class to Philly...

...okay perhaps that's too much to ask? Probably.

That's like expecting a rose to make a garbage heap smell good.

 

[NCTexan]

In the back of my mind, I thought this was the case. Now that Doc has confirmed it, I feel much better about this trade now.

As much as I like DeMeco, that, along with the cap hit saved next year, makes this bearable.

 

[Runner]

That is the best case scenario. We traded away ineffective Demeco.

Still doesn't mean I like treating our leader that way.

Demeco's career being cut short is the best case scenario. Nice.

 

[ObsiWan]

Quick response: WOW - very interesting. THIS is something people HAVE to understand when we restructure contracts. Everybody talks about "restructure, restructure, restructure"... but they fail to realized we're going to be paying for that in the future. I understand why we did last year, b/c we NEEDED Joseph and Manning. But if we keep restructuring deals we'll be in cap hell in the future moreso than we are now.


So his "revised" cap hits (PRE-TRADE) for the following years would likely be:

2012: $8.4M ($5.9M salary + $1.5M orig. bonus + $1M restructured bonus)
2013: $9.1M ($6.6M salary + $1.5M orig. bonus + $1M restructured bonus)
2014: $9.3M ($6.8M salary + $1.5M orig. bonus + $1M restructured bonus)
2015: $7.8M ($6.8M salary + $0 orig. bonus? + $1M restructured bonus)

POST-TRADE:
2012: $8.5M ($0 salary + $4.5M orig. bonus + $4M restructured bonus)
2013: $0
2014: $0
2015: $0

The net effect will be an extra $100K this year against the cap + adding a LB as depth. But we save $26.2M against the cap over the next 3 years. If we had waited and let him play this season then just flat out release him next year, we'd have a $6M cap hit for 2013.... instead we'll have $0.

On to my thoughts: It hurts. It hurts. It hurts. Demeco is THE quintesential player you want on your team. He's a leader, high character, class act, model citizen, great teammate, hard work and great player. BUT I completely understand why we had to do this. For all the people bitching about Smith and Olsen effing up our cap situation.... this type of move (while a hard one) has to be made to keep us out of cap hell in the future. It sucks, but it's a business and this was in the best interest of the team. I truly believe that. Demeco was simply being paid more than we could afford to pay him. He's been often injured and plays limited snaps. Nobody should discount what we're going to be losing in the locker room (he was a fan and TEAM favorite)... but it's a move that had to be made.

EDIT - About the trade value. I sure wish we could have got more, but I'm fine with the value we got. The total value is probably about a late 3rd round pick. I think the Eagles got a GREAT deal but this benefits us too. So I think its a win-win for both teams. I think we can have another LB in there for better value (although much leadership is lost) and we get a draft pick that could be put to good use. Next offseason we likely would have had to cut him AND take the cap ramifications that year while trying to re-sign Schaub, Brown, Barwin, etc. I think this was a business savvy move and the Texans will be better in the long run for it.

Excellent and educational post. Repped.

I don't like this move, but between your post and CnnnD's, I understand it.

As you pointed out, more of these sort of moves will have to be made in the future as our quality guys get more and more expensive. Let's hope the coaching and scouting staffs keep quality backups in the pipeline.

 

[Mike Kerns]

Wow, all of the guys on the header right now (DeMeco, Mario, Reggie Bush) are with different teams today. Time for a new coat of paint, I guess.

 

[Playoffs]

Vinny, I, too, have come to love and respect Demeco. But, I believe his beast days are over. I know many are not convinced of the trend that Achilles-ruptured NFL players have taken following repair, a subject that I reviewed extensively last year. But that player's "best" year typically occurs his first season back from injury. From there, the trend is all down hill, with the strongest downturn seen in the LB position specifically. The Texans may have resigned to this. Philly is more likely to have taken on an albatross than a savior.

Cowboys were pursuing Demeco but team doctors warned the team off him. Supposedly prepared to drop a 3rd rounder for him before that.

 

[Runner]

In the back of my mind, I thought this was the case. Now that Doc has confirmed it, I feel much better about this trade now.

Not to keep beating the dead elephant in the room, but...

...didn't CnD also have reservations about Dre ever getting his explosiveness back?

This team is dangerously close to having a one dimensional offense (after losing a good run blocker). That may work in their weak division, but the playoffs might be....difficult.

 

[SW H-TOWN]

Except for you would not trade back. ILB becomes a need, Kuechly fills the need. It is a match made in heaven. Your nickel front 6 would look like-

Reed-Watt-Smith-Barwin
Cushing Kuechly

Fan-freaking-tastic

You are right, that would be an amazing LB core. I just don't believe that the Texans are going to spend a 1st on a guy who would play only in our base defense. I think I read that Ryans played 57% of the snaps. They might draft Hightower if he was sitting at 26 because he also rushed the passer when at Alabama. If Kuechly was sitting at 26 I believe that we would be getting teams offering us great deals and Smith would accept. He is a better fit for a 4-3 mlb or the position that Cushing plays, JMO.

 

[rmartin65]

You are right, that would be an amazing LB core. I just don't believe that the Texans are going to spend a 1st on a guy who would play only in our base defense. I think I read that Ryans played 57% of the snaps. They might draft Hightower if he was sitting at 26 because he also rushed the passer when at Alabama. If Kuechly was sitting at 26 I believe that we would be getting teams offering us great deals and Smith would accept. He is a better fit for a 4-3 mlb or the position that Cushing plays, JMO.

But that is the nickel? In the base D (front 7)-

Watt-Cody-Smith
Reed-Cushing-Kuechly-Barwin

Kuechly is a true 3 down player. I would argue more so than Hightower.

 

[HOU-TEX]

I think anyone who might be thinking D-Ryans won't be an effective player anymore are just trying to make themselves feel better about this trade. There's no doubt in my mind he will be the leader and most effective player on the Eagles D.

Normally I begin to feel better about these kinda things a day or two later. Well, I don't and highly doubt I ever will. Bad trade

 

[Vinny]

I think anyone who might be thinking D-Ryans won't be an effective player anymore are just trying to make themselves feel better about this trade. There's no doubt in my mind he will be the leader and most effective player on the Eagles D.

Normally I begin to feel better about these kinda things a day or two later. Well, I don't and highly doubt I ever will. Bad trade

he was active and played at a high level at the end of the year...he's gonna play well next season

 

[GP]

Why do you use "children" as an insult? Some of the most honest and loyal people I know are children. They call it like they see it and their better qualities are ones that most adults would be much improved if they possessed them.

So fans are shocked by the news. That surprises you because....? What is revealing is that fan reactions to unexpected developments regarding a much respected player somehow gives you a moral high ground to arrogantly call people out because their initial reactions were not of the high minded maturity that you seem to to desire.

Abe Lincoln had a quote that comes to my mind now: "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."



As the old saying goes, 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend'. As a strong disliker of the Cowboys, I have always rooted for the other three NFC east teams by default. Seeing the Eagles improve themselves with a quality player like Ryans only serves to make me even happier to root for them when they play Dallas twice a year.

Good luck, DeMeco! Your tenure with the Texans deserves much love and respect. Kick some ass in Philly and make us proud!

Because of the sheer craziness.

Want to say you're sad? Fine. Want to say you disagree with the move? Fine. Everybody had a knot in their stomach to some degree.

But the full-on assault on our team's management, the hateful and crude things said...that's child's play. Period.

It is what it is. Anybody in the first 10 pages of that thread, if they said they thought it was a good move, those posters got attacked on a personal level and it was awful. I got thoroughly cussed out and yet me saying people were acting like children is WORSE??? Thanks, Roger Goodell, for the subjective reasoning on that one.

It was an eye-opening experience to see fellow fans turn into stark raving lunatics over the trade of a fan favorite. And to slash and burn their way through the thread.

We've still got one Ryans fan who is adamant that we "let him walk away and got nothing for him." LOL. We got value for him, would've got a 3rd rounder too if Cowboys physicians hadn't scared Jerry away from it.

I've been brutalized on here with super-foul language that is appalling, I don't think saying the word "children" (for THIS situation) was as harsh as you make it out to be. But hey, if it stokes the fire and gets you some run...so be it, I suppose.

 

[SW H-TOWN]

But that is the nickel? In the base D (front 7)-

Watt-Cody-Smith
Reed-Cushing-Kuechly-Barwin

Kuechly is a true 3 down player. I would argue more so than Hightower.

On passing downs we leave Cushing in and take out the other MLB, that would be Kuechly. He would be great in Cushing's roll but he is indeed a 3 down backer. We will probably draft a MLB who comes out during passing situations. If Hightower is sitting there at 26 I could see us drafting him because he can play MLB and OLB in a 3-4 defense.

 

[GP]

he was active and played at a high level at the end of the year...he's gonna play well next season

Subjective statement, IMO.

I'll wait and see. No predictions from me, because I think it could go either way. I have the odds set a bit on the side of being "steady" not "super."

 

[Vinny]

I've been brutalized on here with super-foul language that is appalling, I don't think saying the word "children" (for THIS situation) was as harsh as you make it out to be. But hey, if it stokes the fire and gets you some run...so be it, I suppose.

lol, poor widdle GP :wadepalm:

 

[Rey]

You are right, that would be an amazing LB core. I just don't believe that the Texans are going to spend a 1st on a guy who would play only in our base defense. I think I read that Ryans played 57% of the snaps. They might draft Hightower if he was sitting at 26 because he also rushed the passer when at Alabama. If Kuechly was sitting at 26 I believe that we would be getting teams offering us great deals and Smith would accept. He is a better fit for a 4-3 mlb or the position that Cushing plays, JMO.

100% agreed.

Part of our improved pass defense last year was due to bumping Glover down to a joker type position and bringing in an extra safety and letting McCain cover the slot...

I don't think any ILB is going to be playing a whole bunch more than Demeco did and I think that was part of the reason we traded Demeco...

 

[Goatcheese]

On passing downs we leave Cushing in and take out the other MLB, that would be Kuechly. He would be great in Cushing's roll but he is indeed a 3 down backer. We will probably draft a MLB who comes out during passing situations. If Hightower is sitting there at 26 I could see us drafting him because he can play MLB and OLB in a 3-4 defense.

When we go to nickle, the only change is that the NT comes out. Ryans play time was being limited because of his injury. We still had a LB out there(usually Sharpton) in his place until we went to dime or quarter defense.

 

[SW H-TOWN]

When we go to nickle, the only change is that the NT comes out. Ryans play time was being limited because of his injury. We still had a LB out there(usually Sharpton) in his place until we went to dime or quarter defense.

I believe that we are going have a guy playing next to Cushing who comes out when we go to our nickle defense like Ryans did, JMO.

 

[Runner]

A Texans Classic

Lennie: Tell me why the Texans will be good, George. Tell me why.

George: Oh Lennie, don't you ever get tired of this?

Lennie: Please tell me, George.

George: OK. The Texans are great because they are led by wise men, called "professionals", who never makes mistakes. One of them is Kubiak. He makes everything a little better. Even when they are worse, they are better. We just aren't smart enough to understand.

Lennie: I understand.

George: And then there is Smith. He also does everything right. When the team finally became good, he decided to rebuild it. He got rid of a bunch of players they don't need anymore, and replaced them wi...BANG!!!!!!

 

[Honoring Earl 34]

A Texans Classic

Lennie: Tell me why the Texans will be good, George. Tell me why.

George: Oh Lennie, don't you ever get tired of this?

Lennie: Please tell me, George.

George: OK. The Texans are great because they are led by wise men, called "professionals", who never makes mistakes. One of them is Kubiak. He makes everything a little better. Even when they are worse, they are better. We just aren't smart enough to understand.

Lennie: I understand.

George: And then there is Smith. He also does everything right. When the team finally became good, he decided to rebuild it. He got rid of a bunch of players they don't need anymore, and replaced them wi...BANG!!!!!!

With rabbits and the salt of the earth ?

 

[Runner]

[/B]With rabbits and the salt of the earth ?

Very soft rabbits.

 

[Double Barrel]

Because of the sheer craziness.

Want to say you're sad? Fine. Want to say you disagree with the move? Fine. Everybody had a knot in their stomach to some degree.

But the full-on assault on our team's management, the hateful and crude things said...that's child's play. Period.

It is what it is. Anybody in the first 10 pages of that thread, if they said they thought it was a good move, those posters got attacked on a personal level and it was awful. I got thoroughly cussed out and yet me saying people were acting like children is WORSE??? Thanks, Roger Goodell, for the subjective reasoning on that one.

It was an eye-opening experience to see fellow fans turn into stark raving lunatics over the trade of a fan favorite. And to slash and burn their way through the thread.

We've still got one Ryans fan who is adamant that we "let him walk away and got nothing for him." LOL. We got value for him, would've got a 3rd rounder too if Cowboys physicians hadn't scared Jerry away from it.

I've been brutalized on here with super-foul language that is appalling, I don't think saying the word "children" (for THIS situation) was as harsh as you make it out to be. But hey, if it stokes the fire and gets you some run...so be it, I suppose.

It's the nature of FANATICS. Emotions run high and venting is part of the deal. Personally, I cut some slack in the initial 24 hours after unexpected big news.

And let's cut through the crap and not kid ourselves here. It is not like this front office and head coach has a vast reserve of positive fan sentiment built up from years of winning tradition. Rick and Gary have 6 seasons now, and only one worth talking about. Skepticism runs high, and the only thing that will alleviate it has yet to come. Time will tell in that regard.

 

[Bulls on Parade]

Wow, all of the guys on the header right now (DeMeco, Mario, Reggie Bush) are with different teams today. Time for a new coat of paint, I guess.

Also the big Super Mario one. I'm trying to get over losing Mario and DeMeco but that's the first thing I see when I sign into TexansTalk.

 

[Speedy]

Might be "Next Woman Out!"

I'm just thinking it might be better to just be a "fan" rather that a "diehard fan." First, I would have to get a gun and shoot my PC, never watch the news, bypass all the mags and newspapers, burn all my Texan stuff, never go to any Texan events, including games, and just not give a sheeeet who plays for us. Maybe there's a positive to being a "bandwaggoner!"

It's why I don't buy a jersey with a player's name on it, but one with my name instead. I'm a fan of the football team first. I'll have my favorite players and will root for them and all that, but it's because I want the TEAM to do well, not just the individual(s). Even AJ will not be a Texan some day, but I'll still be a Texans fan.

And maybe some of this wouldn't be so bad if they were getting something in return. So far, they've lost Winston, Briesel, Ryans, Mario, Allen, and they've got a 4th round pick and maybe a couple of supp. picks next year to show for it.

Plus, you thought Tim Tebow was a miracle worker? He ain't nothing compared to the miracle of Jacoby Jones still being on this team. How any of those guys are gone before him just doesn't translate to me.

 

[Honoring Earl 34]

This reminds me of the Chester Pitts releasing . Chester got cut and folks thought it's the end of the world because he was an original Texan . They thought Chester was so good and how could we be so dumb to cut such a talent . Well ... how did that work out ?

 

[Vinny]

The newest Eagle DeMeco Ryans met the Philly media for the first time today and expressed his surprise and excitement after being traded by the Texans after 7 seasons. Ryans said he had no idea a trade was coming and was preparing for another season in Houston, but he was excited to learn that he’d be coming to a team as successful as the Eagles have been in recent years.

Andy Reid told reporters that considers Ryans to be "one of the top 4-3 middle linebackers in the NFL" and that having Ryans is "like having a QB on the defensive side of the ball." The coach says that Ryans’ experience will be important for the Eagles young LB corps.

Ryans said he was looking forward to getting back in a 4-3 defense, where he says he’s a natural fit inside. He’s played MIKE in a 4-3 since high school, but when the Texans shifted a 3-4 last season, he was clearly miscast as a weakside backer in that scheme. He says he’s looking forward to being back in natural position.

As for the Achillies injury that he suffered in 2010, Ryans admitted that it it did slow him at the beginning of last year, but at the end of the season he was feeling like his old self again. He declared that he’s back to 100% now.

Eagles GM Howie Roseman says that the team believes DeMeco played his best football in the playoffs last year. They had also went back and looked at tape of him playing in a 4-3 system when the Texans played the NFC East 2 years ago and were impressed by what they saw.

http://philly.sbnation.com/philadel...conference-pro-bowl-lb-excited-to-join-eagles

 

[TheMatrix31]

he was active and played at a high level at the end of the year...he's gonna play well next season

Agreed. Everyone is fooled and think he's done with due to his injuries. Dude. He's 27 freakin' years old. And he was starting to regain his usual form and was killin' it late in the year. Like I said, seems like some people just missed that part.

 

[Vinny]

Agreed. Everyone is fooled and think he's done with due to his injuries. Dude. He's 27 freakin' years old. And he was starting to regain his usual form and was killin' it late in the year. Like I said, seems like some people just missed that part.

He's in his prime right now.

 

[Blake]

Lets let the film do the talking.

 

[Vinny]

Lets let the film do the talking.

He looked great on film at the end of the year...despite what some here say.

Eagles GM Howie Roseman says that the team believes DeMeco played his best football in the playoffs last year. They had also went back and looked at tape of him playing in a 4-3 system when the Texans played the NFC East 2 years ago and were impressed by what they saw.

 

[Thorn]

So what if he goes to Philly and kills the league, or ends up being forgotten because of poor play? Either case doesn't change the fact he is no longer a Texan. Players change teams all the time. Don't be surprised when one or more on that long list of FAs we have coming up next year leaves as well.

 

[NETxTexanFan]

Texans finish this upcoming season 9-7 and only make wild card due to a weak division. Lose lopsidedly in the wild card game.