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Texans showing interest in ILB Joe Mays (UPDATE) signed

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Most will remember him as the dude who jacked Schaub up. He'd make for an interesting battle for the spot next to Cush, no? Would he be a fit in our 3-4?

Mays, who was a starter when healthy for most of the last two years and expected to start at middle linebacker this year, was instead released at the start of training camp.

Last season Mays was a starter to open the season, but he was suspended for one game for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Texans quarterback Matt Schaub, then was lost for the season with a broken leg.
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/23/broncos-cut-middle-linebacker-joe-mays/
 
I would definitely see what his price tag would be. Dude can really thump the ball carrier, and would only need to be a 2down run-stuffer in our system.
 
I'd be all over that. He'd be great next to Cushing.

And he help bring even more nasty to this defense. Please bring this guy in. (assuming he wasn't cut for anything crazy)
 
Rey said:
I'd be all over that. He'd be great next to Cushing.

And he help bring even more nasty to this defense. Please bring this guy in. (assuming he wasn't cut for anything crazy)
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I agree he would be a guy I'd look at and see if he's healthy. If he is then he would be our 2nd best ILB. I'm not quite sure what his injury situation is though after missing time at the end of the year.
 
Rey said:
I'd be all over that. He'd be great next to Cushing.

And he help bring even more nasty to this defense. Please bring this guy in. (assuming he wasn't cut for anything crazy)
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This^^^^^

Hell, he'd be great without being next to Cushing. He sustained what at first was thought to be an "ankle fracture" last October. However, it ended up being a distal fibula fracture, just above the level of the ankle joint. He had it surgically repaired and should be able to return to pre-injury level this season.
 
Playoffs said:
We should at least sign him long enough to get back that piece of Schaub's ear.
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Would he need to repay the debt by working it off, like washing jocks and scrubbing toilets? Or do you think he's actually in possession of the missing piece and can return it...?
 
DoCRoN said:
Would he need to repay the debt by working it off, like washing jocks and scrubbing toilets? Or do you think he's actually in possession of the missing piece and can return it...?
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I think the SOB has it in a jar ..... like the did in Gangs Of New York.
 
The Bills just cut Mark Anderson. Dunno how he'd work as an OLB though

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider 9m
Bills cut veteran defensive end Mark Anderson, place tackle Chris Hairston on the physically unable to perform list
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HOU-TEX said:
The Bills just cut Mark Anderson. Dunno how he'd work as an OLB though
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I would be very hesitant to bring him on under any circumstances. Anderson underwent surgeries on both of his knees by the time he left Alabama for the NFL. Last October, he underwent a left knee surgery which was to keep him out no more than 3-4 weeks (that elusive "minor" surgery). He had a "setback" which required return to surgery in November, and from information I have underwent another surgery for complications since then. In all, he missed the last 12 games of the season. The Bills probably had good reason to eat over $4.5 million in dead money.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
I would be very hesitant to bring him on under any circumstances. Anderson underwent surgeries on both of his knees by the time he left Alabama for the NFL. Last October, he underwent a left knee surgery which was to keep him out no more than 3-4 weeks (that elusive "minor" surgery). He had a "setback" which required return to surgery in November, and from information I have underwent another surgery for complications since then. In all, he missed the last 12 games of the season. The Bills probably had good reason to eat over $4.5 million in dead money.
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Gotcha. I was kind of hesitant to begin with, but I'd definitely pass now after hearing that. I'm just soo friggin skeptical with the way our LB corps currently stands. IMO, all 4 spots have question marks. 3 if Cush shows well in camp and preseason.
 
HOU-TEX said:
Gotcha. I was kind of hesitant to begin with, but I'd definitely pass now after hearing that. I'm just soo friggin skeptical with the way our LB corps currently stands. IMO, all 4 spots have question marks. 3 if Cush shows well in camp and preseason.
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I share your concerns....including that for Cushing.
 
Adam Caplan ‏@caplannfl
I have Mays ranked as the 3rd best available MLB/ILB.

Former #Broncos MLB/ILB Joe Mays could have a new team soon. He's received interest from over 6 teams which run 3-4/4-3.
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Adam Caplan ‏@caplannfl

The Texans have sincere interest in ILB Joe Mays. Realistic chance that they make him an offer over next 24 hours, per source.
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Recently cut by the Broncos. You guys may remember he's the guy who caused Schaub to lose a piece of his ear in the Broncos/Texans game last year.
 
Adam Caplan ‏@caplannfl
I have Mays ranked as the top ILB/MLB available:

Texans ($1.45 M) and Redskins ($1.34 M) are tight against the cap, but both teams need depth at ILB in a big way.

The Texans have sincere interest in ILB Joe Mays. Realistic chance that they make him an offer over next 24 hours, per source.
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Dave Zangaro ‏@DZangaro
I can confirm the Texans are interested in LB Joe Mays. First reported by @caplannfl. On his way to Houston now for a visit, per a source.
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amazing80 said:
This would be a great signing IMO. But I think he may have injuries problems....
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He broke his fibula. That's the only injury I've heard of with him. I think he was more of a cap casualty. The Broncos had signed him to a 3 year $12 million contract prior to last season and then he got injured halfway through the season.

I think I'd prefer him next to Cush than Sharpton.
 
No reports yet as to whether Schaub's ear will be returning to Houston with Mays.

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From the pony boards....

Mays was nicknamed Idiot Cannonball for his tendencies to always choose the wrong gap and his lights out physicality. A straight up 2 down backer with poor coverage skills. fwiw
 
msbbc833 said:
Fibula is a non-weight bearing bone. Play on
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From the other Mays thread:

CloakNNNdagger said:
This^^^^^

Hell, he'd be great without being next to Cushing. He sustained what at first was thought to be an "ankle fracture" last October. However, it ended up being a distal fibula fracture, just above the level of the ankle joint. He had it surgically repaired and should be able to return to pre-injury level this season.
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Playoffs said:
From the pony boards....

Mays was nicknamed Idiot Cannonball for his tendencies to always choose the wrong gap and his lights out physicality. A straight up 2 down backer with poor coverage skills. fwiw
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Still better than anyone not named Cushing on our roster that plays the ILB position. We need someone who can play the run on the first couple of downs and we know Cushing is a 3 down backer so Mays will do nicely.
 
The Pencil Neck said:
He broke his fibula. That's the only injury I've heard of with him. I think he was more of a cap casualty. The Broncos had signed him to a 3 year $12 million contract prior to last season and then he got injured halfway through the season.

I think I'd prefer him next to Cush than Sharpton.
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^^^^
This

Is Sharpton ever going to be healthy?

Rick should cut him so he and uncle Al can go get some justice for Trayvon.
 
man I remember that hit he really blasted Matt

not has bad tho when that one time I think Hanyeworth blasted matt and got him concussed
 
Playoffs said:
From the pony boards....

Mays was nicknamed Idiot Cannonball for his tendencies to always choose the wrong gap and his lights out physicality. A straight up 2 down backer with poor coverage skills. fwiw
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Joe "Cannonball" Mays.

I like it. Cushing Mays 1st/2nd down, Reed moves inside on third, Mercilus/Brahman @ OLB.
 
I highly doubt reed would move inside on 3rd down. More likely he stays outside and they bring in an extra db like swearinger.

But regarding mays :drool:
 
DX-TEX said:
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Back and to the left.....
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For the record I read somewhere that Schaub didn't lose a chunk of his ear, it just split.

On a side note always thought it looked Schaub was getting a radio call from God's OC (Probably St. Peter), "60 Jet Right, Turbo Z, green dog, don't head toward the light".
 
Playoffs said:
From the pony boards....

Mays was nicknamed Idiot Cannonball for his tendencies to always choose the wrong gap and his lights out physicality. A straight up 2 down backer with poor coverage skills. fwiw
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This is what I was thinking..... good-great downhill player, not so much after that. I'd be interested in what kind of money the Texans offer him, considering the contract he was just released from I'd imagine he'll want more than what we'd offer a 2 down LB.

If Ed Reed is healthy, we'll be seeing a lot of Swearinger on 3rd downs.
 
How's his special teams play?

Seems like the kind of hitter that could separate the returner from the ball on a regular basis. I think I'd like seeing him do that a couple of times a game.
 
ObsiWan said:
How's his special teams play?

Seems like the kind of hitter that could separate the returner from the ball on a regular basis. I think I'd like seeing him do that a couple of times a game.
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That was considered a good part of his value by the Broncos..........and it was specifically reported that his STs skills were a significant factor in the Redskins pursuing Mays.
 
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