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2024 Free Agency

dalemurphy said:
I think this is about culture (I know Demeco knows him)... They want to bring guys in first.. and if they work well with the team/coaches, then they extend them. I think, philosophically, they don't want to commit to someone who hasn't been in the building.
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Rankins played very well, and deserved to be extended.
Singletary exceeded expectations and deserved to be extended.

To name two. It's like you people just talk but you're not saying anything that makes sense. It's out of sorts with reality. You and Nick are in the excuse-making business, not the ass-kicking business I want this team to be in!

We settled for a JAG named Settle. You can't make this stuff up. He's decent as a rotation guy, but isn't an upgrade on either of the two guys at DT last year. DT just went to the head of the class in the 2024 draft.
 
The one position I would tread lightly with is RB, but Nick pulls out the greenbacks for Mixon before he even steps foot on the field. That's interesting...not sure it's in a good way. But interesting. I need to think about that one as it's pretty shocking for ole tricky Nicky.
 
Porky said:
Rankins played very well, and deserved to be extended.
Singletary exceeded expectations and deserved to be extended.

To name two. It's like you people just talk but you're not saying anything that makes sense. It's out of sorts with reality. You and Nick are in the excuse-making business, not the ass-kicking business I want this team to be in!

We settled for a JAG named Settle. You can't make this stuff up. He's decent as a rotation guy, but isn't an upgrade on either of the two guys at DT last year. DT just went to the head of the class in the 2024 draft.
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Dude, the sky isn't falling!
Plenty of time to make additions and subtractions.
I bet they're waiting to see who might become available from cuts and they have the draft yet as well.
 
steelbtexan said:
He gets pressure on the QB. This should set things up well for WA/Hunter. I think unless Armstead is willing to come to Kirby at Caserio's price he wont be a Texan.

I bet they bring in a guy like Settle and draft a guy like D. Robinson in the 1st or Dorlus in the 2nd.
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You nailed it. Nobody thinks he's worth 17m per except ,the Jags. 3 yrs for an injury prone run stopper. I'm glad Carsterio stuck to his price tag
 
Porky said:
Rankins played very well, and deserved to be extended.
Singletary exceeded expectations and deserved to be extended.

To name two. It's like you people just talk but you're not saying anything that makes sense. It's out of sorts with reality. You and Nick are in the excuse-making business, not the ass-kicking business I want this team to be in!

We settled for a JAG named Settle. You can't make this stuff up. He's decent as a rotation guy, but isn't an upgrade on either of the two guys at DT last year. DT just went to the head of the class in the 2024 draft.
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You know what doesn’t make sense? Someone saying JAGs and journeymen like Singletary and Rankins are deserving of being extended b/c they were good last year when we were TERRIBLE at both running the ball and defending against the run last year with a last place schedule.

Singletary didn’t deserve ****, he didn’t even crack a 1000 yds rushing and didn’t even start the season as the starter. Giants overpaid for him this year for the same reason we went after him last year…b/c there will be no qualms about replacing/getting rid of him as soon as they get a suitable younger replacement and return back to competing. Feel how u feel about Mixon, but he’s a definite upgrade over Singletary. Rankins…… again not worth the 26 mil he got from Cincy. We paid 6 mil less for a guy in Autry that essentially produced as much as both Rankins AND Collins combined.

Settle is just a JAG, but there is still plenty of time and opportunity to nab another guy if your approval. now SETTLE down :brando:..lol:
 
Mr teX said:
You know what doesn’t make sense? Someone saying JAGs and journeymen like Singletary and Rankins are deserving of being extended b/c they were good last year when we were TERRIBLE at both running the ball and defending against the run last year with a last place schedule.

Singletary didn’t deserve ****, he didn’t even crack a 1000 yds rushing and didn’t even start the season as the starter. Giants overpaid for him this year for the same reason we went after him last year…b/c there will be no qualms about replacing/getting rid of him as soon as they get a suitable younger replacement and return back to competing. Feel how u feel about Mixon, but he’s a definite upgrade over Singletary. Rankins…… again not worth the 26 mil he got from Cincy. We paid 6 mil less for a guy in Autry that essentially produced as much as both Rankins AND Collins combined.

Settle is just a JAG, but there is still plenty of time and opportunity to nab another guy if your approval. now SETTLE down :brando:..lol:
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Hopefully settle will settle down the opponents Rush. I wonder if he is a Rush fan?
 
I would not use Settle as a direct comparison to Collins. He is getting 2 years/7 million. He’s a depth signing. If he’s an upgrade over Hinish, that’s what they are looking for there.

Autry is the direct comparison to Collins/Rankins and he’s played better than both. And cheaper than Rankins.

They still need the starting DT to replace Collins. Unless they are planning on Foley to be that guy but I think he’s another DT3 type.
 
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My dad is a huge Virginia Tech fan and always raved about Settle. Buffalo plays a “stay at home” 4-3 role opposite of Oliver. I think Cap can get more than this out of him, and if not he’s another good run stopping option.

@steelbtexan

My spidey senses feels like Newton or Murphy is in play at 23 or a trade up for the one they like the most. Demeco believes in first round defensive lineman and with us missing on Armstead I just have this feeling.
 
Mr teX said:
You know what doesn’t make sense? Someone saying JAGs and journeymen like Singletary and Rankins are deserving of being extended b/c they were good last year when we were TERRIBLE at both running the ball and defending against the run last year with a last place schedule.

Singletary didn’t deserve ****, he didn’t even crack a 1000 yds rushing and didn’t even start the season as the starter. Giants overpaid for him this year for the same reason we went after him last year…b/c there will be no qualms about replacing/getting rid of him as soon as they get a suitable younger replacement and return back to competing. Feel how u feel about Mixon, but he’s a definite upgrade over Singletary. Rankins…… again not worth the 26 mil he got from Cincy. We paid 6 mil less for a guy in Autry that essentially produced as much as both Rankins AND Collins combined.

Settle is just a JAG, but there is still plenty of time and opportunity to nab another guy if your approval. now SETTLE down :brando:..lol:
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I agree with much of what you posted. I would like to see them draft a rb in the 3rd to compliment Mixon. Autry is a upgrade much like Hunter over Greenard
 
TheRealJoker said:
I would not use Settle as a direct comparison to Collins. He is getting 2 years/7 million. He’s a depth signing. If he’s an upgrade over Hinish, that’s what they are looking for there.

Autry is the direct comparison to Collins/Rankins and he’s played better than both. And cheaper than Rankins.

They still need the starting DT to replace Collins. Unless they are planning on Foley to be that guy but I think he’s another DT3 type.
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Not really. It's a 60% passing league. You can start Autry and Fatukasi and rotate the other dts assuming they don't draft someone like Sweat
 
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leebigeztx said:
I agree with much of what you posted. I would like to see them draft a rb in the 3rd to compliment Mixon. Autry is a upgrade much like Hunter over Greenard
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with the additions to this team to shore up some deficiencies on defense, I think that’s very much in play as an option now…but maybe not until the 4th with a developmental guy. I think they’re gonna give Pierce 1 more crack at it this year to see if he can break thru. If not, he’s gone after this year and the 4th round developmental guy can step in immediately with a year under his belt in the system.
 
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JWLCASPER said:
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2018 Prospect Preview: Tim Settle possesses all the tools to be a dominant pass-rusher | NFL Draft | PFF

PFF's Austin Gayle displays the pass-rushing prowess on the inside of Virginia Tech interior defender Tim Settle.
www.pff.com www.pff.com

https://www.democratandchronicle.co...-defensive-tackle-nfl-free-agency/7064177001/

My dad is a huge Virginia Tech fan and always raved about Settle. Buffalo plays a “stay at home” 4-3 role opposite of Oliver. I think Cap can get more than this out of him, and if not he’s another good run stopping option.

@steelbtexan

My spidey senses feels like Newton or Murphy is in play at 23 or a trade up for the one they like the most. Demeco believes in first round defensive lineman and with us missing on Armstead I just have this feeling.
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I was thinking the same thing about Settle. Under the radar guy who has more in his game that has been shown so far. I mean, he backing up Payne and Allen then moved over to the Bills where he backed up Oliver and DaQuan Jones, so he really hasn't gotten a chance to show how good he is.

With this said, I really like Sweat as a better fit next to Autry than Newton. But I think Newton will probably end up being the better player. Signing Settle sounds like he can help solve the run stuffing issues, so this should put Newton back in play. Do jones fractures reoccur in such large human being would be my only question before drafting Newton.
 
sprtsfanatic said:
again regurgitating what other people say. His evaluations of players is seriously below sub par and if you follow enough people online you see that his thoughts are never his own.
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Nobody called both Stingley and Green as the Texans 1st rd picks as far as I know and I keep up with this stuff more closely than the avg fan.
 
leebigeztx said:
RT is a backup position. You can find anyone off the street to man that spot until Howard returns. Fant was average and he just got paid. Jones can manage that spot if needed. No need to dump another high pick on the oline
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Porky said:
Some here are more obsessed than Swifties. If it was up to them, we'd draft 7 offensive lineman each year until we had 5 first team all-pros. And then they would still ***** and throw a hissy fit after every sack because, you know - the QB, WR, and TE or defense have nothing to do with sacks.

:brickwall::brickwall::brickwall:
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I get you guy's point but I keep coming back to what @CloakNNNdagger said

CloakNNNdagger said:
An older NFL study showed that players suffering a patellar tendon rupture returned to play in 50% of cases. Those that returned, had significant problems with knee pain and stiffness. A newer study of men and women athletes showed a better return rate, BUT..............only when their BMI was less than 25............and then those that were able to return would return to what would be their best return performance (less than pre-injury) no sooner than ~18 months post repair.

Howard at 6'5" and 320 lbs comes in at a BMI at 37+. Furthermore, there is evidence that Howard's patellar tendon was shredding prior to ultimate rupture.......thus a factor worsening the final prognosis.
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With that I don't trust that Howard will be back and if he is that he will be solid so that's why I could see them going RT as early as 1-23. I don't know, CnD seen anything to give you hope since you posted this?
 
maverick512000 said:
With that I don't trust that Howard will be back and if he is that he will be solid so that's why I could see them going RT as early as 1-23. I don't know, CnD seen anything to give you hope since you posted this?
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Please note that is an older study. Medicine has improved by leaps & bounds. There has been a OT that returned successfully recently and more
 
maverick512000 said:
I get you guy's point but I keep coming back to what @CloakNNNdagger said



With that I don't trust that Howard will be back and if he is that he will be solid so that's why I could see them going RT as early as 1-23. I don't know, CnD seen anything to give you hope since you posted this?
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Dang, I had lost this discussion, couldn't find it and then thought I had found it and it had been edited to indicate Howard could be back by training camp.

CnnnD, Howard, Injury Discussion Thread, post, #143, 12/2/23

Now I'm back to being more pessimistic about his return. I'm staying with thinking the Texans need to draft a RT either in the 1st or 2nd round.
 
I know some are disappointed because we didn't sign Arik.. but have we forgotten that Ryans was over there for first hand knowledge and might know something and not put heart over his team?
 
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steelbtexan said:
Nobody called both Stingley and Green as the Texans 1st rd picks as far as I know and I keep up with this stuff more closely than the avg fan.
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Actually, all 5 people of the round table on Sauce Sports called it...its also been known that Lance's buddy John Lopez has stolen material and monikers that have come off that channel.
 
sprtsfanatic said:
Actually, all 5 people of the round table on Sauce Sports called it...its also been known that Lance's buddy John Lopez has stolen material and monikers that have come off that channel.
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1st I've heard of this.

Seems like an interesting site.

Can you give me a link to the site, even though I dont do links? If you dont want too, I certainly understand.
 
Number19 said:
CnnnD, Howard, Injury Discussion Thread, post, #143, 12/2/23
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CloakNNNdagger said:
An older NFL study showed that players suffering a patellar tendon rupture returned to play in 50% of cases. Those that returned, had significant problems with knee pain and stiffness. A newer study of men and women athletes showed a better return rate, BUT..............only when their BMI was less than 25............and then those that were able to return would return to what would be their best return performance (less than pre-injury) no sooner than ~18 months post repair.

Howard at 6'5" and 320 lbs comes in at a BMI at 37+. Furthermore, there is evidence that Howard's patellar tendon was shredding prior to ultimate rupture.......thus a factor worsening the final prognosis.
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Wolf said:
I know some are disappointed because we didn't sign Arik.. but have we forgotten that Ryans was over there for first hand knowledge and might know something and not put heart over his team?
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So the team that attempted to trade for Aric knows something bad about him and they didnt want him. Now the excuse-o-meter is now permanently broken.
 
JB said:
No, the doctors aren't running the team. I'm putting it in the two that have gained my trust to put the best possible team on the field
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They will probably pickup a swing OT in FA and draft another late in the draft depending on what they think of Zierer. I like the Packers Yosh Nijman.
 
Porky said:
It's like you guys can find an excuse for anything. Nick's done some damn fine work the last couple of days...but this was a miserable fail. We've gone backwards at DT - by a LOT.

Why can't you guys just admit it. There is no plan. The plan, such as it was...failed. There is no reasonable reason not to close the million-dollar gap/year to sign Rankins and then turn right around and dump Collins for a loaf of day-old bread. That is 100% non-sensical. And what happened to DeMeco telling us they had to get better upfront and they would be pouring resources into the line. They are dumping salary, not adding. They are worse inside by a lot...not better. And relying on a rookie, is absolute trash for a team that is positioning itself for a run. These are the moves also-rans make.

Now they will scramble and sign a JAG or worse...or a true journeyman and be forced to take a DT very high instead of building from strength and letting the draft come to them.

At the very least, they need to turn their attention to safety and make a major upgrade. Simmons would be an awesome consolation prize. But I don't get this series of moves at all. On the interior D-Line, Nick's grade is a flat F.
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Did you just fall off a turnip truck? Free agency isn’t even close to being over and we still have the draft. Put the crack pipe down.
 
Mr teX said:
with the additions to this team to shore up some deficiencies on defense, I think that’s very much in play as an option now…but maybe not until the 4th with a developmental guy. I think they’re gonna give Pierce 1 more crack at it this year to see if he can break thru. If not, he’s gone after this year and the 4th round developmental guy can step in immediately with a year under his belt in the system.
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I don't think Pierce is in the equation as a rb. He might be the next Brian Mitchell as a KR where he can see the holes from afar, but his vision isn't quick enough nor is he patient enough to be successful in this scheme. When they brought in Singletary, I knew he was trouble. I mean we've watched Steve Slaton run for 1200 behind a shoddy line as a rookie. Them dudes know exactly the type of runner they need in this offense. Kyrein Williams ran for 1100 as a 2nd yr player in LA. James Cook did it in Buffalo. It doesn't take long to find a guy with the proper traits.
 
JWLCASPER said:
Armstead for 17 million or Settle for 3.5 million. I’ll take option B For 500 Alex. No way I’m giving Armstead 17 million per with his production / availability / role.
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Yeah thats quite the price tag for Armstead...still think the price tag for Ridley was even worse...that was just insane.

Not sure there are any good remaining OT's left in FA so draft may be the only answer to that equation at this point. Not sure I could pass up B. Murphy if he's there at 23 though...

If we can secure a good S or a good CB in FA then I wouldnt mind Guyton at 23 then best WR left in round 2...possibly Leggette?? 3rd round RB and 4th TE or vice versa with 3rd and 4th depending on who is there. RB from Tenn looks good and would like to get Theo Johnson as TE.

*Sorry this should prob be in the draft thread with the exception of the 1st line...feel free to move mods*
 
leebigeztx said:
Who plays right tackle for KC?
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maverick512000 said:
Which QB is more mobile and which is more a classic pocket passer?
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KC is a great case study for how to handle your OL. They had big money tied up in Fisher and Schwartz at OT, but quickly dumped them both along with their center to help manage the cap, just as Mahomes’ mega contract began to toll.

They paid those guys right through the rookie contract of Mahomes because of course you protect your young QB, even if there are a few knocks on the play of those OL, they are experienced vets, but there does come a time to move on.

The Chiefs also chose to move on from Tyreek a year later, but did continue to pay Pats’ true release valve (Kelce) who is what really makes their offence tick.

Reid and the front office over there have consistently invested in the Defence once Mahomes was tied up. Happy to move on from skill players on O and trust Pat to get them the ball, but the D needs talent.
 
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