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Top 4 Free Agents You Would Like To Become Texans

Lucky said:
People see the linkage between Casario/Ryans and Garoppolo and think it's a natural fit. What people forget is that these guys also saw Garoppolo's limitations. Kyle Shanahan wanted Garoppolo gone, but couldn't deal him. The Patriots wanted him gone because he's a distraction. Jimmy G isn't the guy that's going to take a young QB under his wing. Does Cal think he can market Garoppolo to the Texans fanbase?

Look past the obvious and Garoppolo make little sense in Houston.
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Maybe the Colts will sign Mr. Glass. I'd rather have the Urban Gardner (Minchew), the band (Cooper) RUSH, or even the Brisket (Jacoby Brissett) over Mr. Glass.
 
Agreed with Lucky on Jimmy. It makes little sense. This is just big market media trying to put puzzle pieces together. Odds are very slim he signs here.

I've been doing my homework on this FA class since we're now getting close to FA season. There are few true difference makers, but I see some really nice pieces that could help.

The guys highest on my list that I'm targeting are below...and of course, you never get them all. But these are my first calls to agents and then see what you can reel in before you start bargain bin shopping...

QB - Minshew. Don't laugh. This guy is a level above Mills and would make a fine #2 and a first mate to CJ or Bryce. Mills becomes #3
C - Ethan Pocic. He's on the come and really turned it on last year. At 28, he's reaching his peak. Backup choice - Connor McGovern - steady and can play G too.
G - Ben Powers. But they may be ok with Cann another year, but just throwing it out. C is the more important spot to fill.
WR - Jacobi Myers from NE - solid possession receiver. If I lose him - Mecole Hardman. Hasn't lived up to his athletic ability, but worth a flyer.
TE - None. Going to draft a guy if possible
RB - None. See above.
DE - Zach Allen - was very good last year, and still only 26. He and Pocic are my two top targets. Second choice is Samson Ebukam - Natural fit as he played under Ryans. DE/OLB hybrid type.
DT - See TE above. Drafting a guy.
ILB - David Long from the Titans. He made some big strides last year. Undersized but that's ok, I'm still interested.
CB - None specifically but see my choice at S
S - Chauncey Garder-Johnson - Versatile guy that can also play slot corner. Really can line him up anywhere. Backup is Donovan Wilson from the Cowboys.
Specialists - No changes or moves.

If you can nab 3 or 4 off this list, you've made some major strides before you hit the draft.
 
Lucky said:
People see the linkage between Casario/Ryans and Garoppolo and think it's a natural fit. What people forget is that these guys also saw Garoppolo's limitations. Kyle Shanahan wanted Garoppolo gone, but couldn't deal him. The Patriots wanted him gone because he's a distraction. Jimmy G isn't the guy that's going to take a young QB under his wing. Does Cal think he can market Garoppolo to the Texans fanbase?

Look past the obvious and Garoppolo make little sense in Houston.
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Jimmy G wasn’t a distraction in NE…..Mr Brady was a little insecure (looks wise) having him on the sideline and wanted him gone, so NE appeased their Golden Boy and shipped off Mrs Brady’s potential backup option.
 
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I am starting to think there's some fire with the smoke regarding these Jimmy G rumors.

And from a strict football position, it makes some sense. I mean the connections are obvious, and nobody knows the WCO better than Jimmy and he's been successful in it. He'd basically be half coach, half QB, coaching up his teammates with it. And I think the staff would be comfy with him, considering the history.

But he can't stay healthy. So you have to factor that in. Then there's the contract. What do you offer the guy and what's his role? My guess is Jimmy wants to be "the guy". So, how does that comport with taking Bryce or CJ? I don't see compatibility. These guys are polished stones and probably step in on day one or damn near it.

So, if you sign Jimmy, it really necessitates a trade-down scenario. Pick up an extra couple of picks in this and next year's draft...come down a few spots, and take Richardson who needs a lot of seasoning. Or maybe draft Hooker at 33 if Richardson is snagged. Another guy with potential who needs some patience and coach him up while his knee is getting stronger.

And then there's the money part of the deal. I've read estimates ranging from about 15 to 35 million. That's another complication. If you're paying him 25-30 million or possibly even more, do you want that guy sitting on the bench within a year watching Richardson play? That's not vet bridge money in my book.

I see a ton of if, buts, and maybe's. Personally, I'm averse to this unless they can convince him to be a bridge QB and on-field coach to make this transition to Slowik's offense smoother and faster. I'm not sure he's "that guy" personality-wise, but if he'd agree..then maybe something like 3/50 or max 3/55 for a contract with a decent amount guaranteed.
 
Texansphan said:
Ah, so damned if he does, and damned if he doesn't...
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I can’t remember anyone ever being excited with $37M of cap space & a roster full of old JAGs.

I know, I know, the situation he was in. & that’s the rub. That was not the only way to get out of that situation. Messing with Tunsil’s contract didn’t help. The people he signed & traded for nothing didn’t help. Messing with Cooks contract didn’t help & there were several other moves he made that prevented our $37M from being $75M with a young roster.
 
thunderkyss said:
I can’t remember anyone ever being excited with $37M of cap space & a roster full of old JAGs.

I know, I know, the situation he was in. & that’s the rub. That was not the only way to get out of that situation. Messing with Tunsil’s contract didn’t help. The people he signed & traded for nothing didn’t help. Messing with Cooks contract didn’t help & there were several other moves he made that prevented our $37M from being $75M with a young roster.
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They’re created more space brother.
 
QUOTE="Lucky, post: 3323593, member: 145"]
People see the linkage between Casario/Ryans and Garoppolo and think it's a natural fit. What people forget is that these guys also saw Garoppolo's limitations. Kyle Shanahan wanted Garoppolo gone, but couldn't deal him. The Patriots wanted him gone because he's a distraction. Jimmy G isn't the guy that's going to take a young QB under his wing. Does Cal think he can market Garoppolo to the Texans fanbase?

Look past the obvious and Garoppolo make little sense in Houston.
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As one of my sales managers used to say" Don't be afraid to address the obvious."

“We have a process we go through,” Slowik said, via a team transcript. “Jimmy is obviously part of that process. He’s going to be a free agent. We grind through that as a coaching staff. We grind through that in the personnel department. We have conversations. I’ve had conversations with [General Manager] Nick [Caserio]. He has conversations with DeMeco. Then, Nick and DeMeco put their heads together and lay out a plan of what we want to do going forward and we’ll see where that takes us.”
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dalemurphy said:
With the insane inflationary prices for QBs, I think it makes more sense to try to build and maintain a talented team while planning to run with young QBs and then let them go after year 5 or 6... meaning, draft a QB that is NFL ready: meaning, at 2, the Texans should take Stroud or Young.
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Imagine they get Anderson & Wilson/Carter in the 1st. A WR, a LB, & C on day 2

that’s a team that can win some games with a legit QB.

JimmyG would not be my 1st choice but if he could give us two or three years like his last 3, injuries & all, Texans would be a solid team ready for the next Pat Mahomie in 2023 or 2024.
 
Lucky said:
People see the linkage between Casario/Ryans and Garoppolo and think it's a natural fit. What people forget is that these guys also saw Garoppolo's limitations. Kyle Shanahan wanted Garoppolo gone, but couldn't deal him. The Patriots wanted him gone because he's a distraction. Jimmy G isn't the guy that's going to take a young QB under his wing. Does Cal think he can market Garoppolo to the Texans fanbase?

Look past the obvious and Garoppolo make little sense in Houston.
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This post is so basackwards that I'm starting to think you're in the MSM.
JG was traded out of NE because TB12 didn't want him there. He's been the consummate team mate everywhere he's been. Great locker room guy. Unselfish. Teammates love him. He's exactly the type of person who would be willing and able to mentor a young QB.
TB12, Favre, Rodgers' are the type to not mentor young QBs, and never did so when they had the opportunity.
I would be very happy if the Texans signed JG to a Geno Smith type contract. I would front load it, include lots of playing time incentives, and draft a QB early in the first round. I would consider trading back, but not so far back that I miss the QB of my choice.
 
DocBar said:
This post is so basackwards that I'm starting to think you're in the MSM.
JG was traded out of NE because TB12 didn't want him there. He's been the consummate team mate everywhere he's been. Great locker room guy. Unselfish. Teammates love him. He's exactly the type of person who would be willing and able to mentor a young QB.
TB12, Favre, Rodgers' are the type to not mentor young QBs, and never did so when they had the opportunity.
I would be very happy if the Texans signed JG to a Geno Smith type contract. I would front load it, include lots of playing time incentives, and draft a QB early in the first round. I would consider trading back, but not so far back that I miss the QB of my choice.
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If you have a QB picked out, you definitely don't trade back.
 
Texansphan said:
I see another credibly sourced Tweet from someone close to the Texans who said Young is Texans highest rated QB.
Take it for what it's worth.
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My guess, Caserio being from the Belichick line isn’t giving anyone inside info except for DeMeco and Cal. He’s probably getting a kick out of watching folks taking guesses as to what his first move may be.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
My guess, Caserio being from the Belichick line isn’t giving anyone inside info except for DeMeco and Cal. He’s probably getting a kick out of watching folks taking guesses as to what his first move may be.
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Probably so, but I have a feeling if they don't get a top FA Vet, they will take a QB with #2 and my money is on Young. I would prefer Stroud, but Young will be the pick.
Only way that doesn't happen is if someone beats us out with the #1 pick
 
Adam Thielen to be released by the Vikings, he carries a $20M cap hit this year and$21M next with a voidable year in 2025. Can the Texans afford to pick him up on waivers? Will he restructure?
 
DocBar said:
This post is so basackwards that I'm starting to think you're in the MSM.
JG was traded out of NE because TB12 didn't want him there. He's been the consummate team mate everywhere he's been. Great locker room guy. Unselfish. Teammates love him. He's exactly the type of person who would be willing and able to mentor a young QB.
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I'm sure his teammates loved how Jimmy laughed as the Niners ran out of QBs in the NFC Championship game. Definitely how a consummate teammate would act.

Something was going on between Garoppolo and Shanahan, and he certainly needs a fresh start. But he's not signing anywhere to be a bridge QB, and is not the guy to bring along a young QB.
 
JB said:
Adam Thielen to be released by the Vikings, he carries a $20M cap hit this year and$21M next with a voidable year in 2025. Can the Texans afford to pick him up on waivers? Will he restructure?
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Thielen will be a free agent, when released. His contract will be voided and he'll have to sign a new one with another team. Likely much cap friendlier.
 
Lucky said:
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I'm sure his teammates loved how Jimmy laughed as the Niners ran out of QBs in the NFC Championship game. Definitely how a consummate teammate would act.

Something was going on between Garoppolo and Shanahan, and he certainly needs a fresh start. But he's not signing anywhere to be a bridge QB, and is not the guy to bring along a young QB.
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I'll trust DeMeco in this, he would know if anyone did
 
Lucky said:
Thielen will be a free agent, when released. His contract will be voided and he'll have to sign a new one with another team. Likely much cap friendlier.
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Won't he go on waivers first?
 
Lucky said:
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I'm sure his teammates loved how Jimmy laughed as the Niners ran out of QBs in the NFC Championship game. Definitely how a consummate teammate would act.

Something was going on between Garoppolo and Shanahan, and he certainly needs a fresh start. But he's not signing anywhere to be a bridge QB, and is not the guy to bring along a young QB.
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The guy to the left of Jimmy G could have been telling a really funny knock knock joke. You never know what is really going on by just looking at a picture.
 
Lucky said:
Maybe he feels Jimmy got a raw deal in San Fran? Many do. Regardless, that was not a good look for Garoppolo on the sideline.
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It wasn’t, but it’s not a career ender either. No one but the players who were around him at that moment know what was done or said to make him smile or laugh. What was everyone expecting…a Will Ferrell moment from the Wedding Crashers funeral scene on the sideline?
 
Lucky said:
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I'm sure his teammates loved how Jimmy laughed as the Niners ran out of QBs in the NFC Championship game. Definitely how a consummate teammate would act.

Something was going on between Garoppolo and Shanahan, and he certainly needs a fresh start. But he's not signing anywhere to be a bridge QB, and is not the guy to bring along a young QB.
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A random screengrab of someone smiling on the sidelines in a 4 hour period tells you that much? For all we know some Philly heckler made him laugh.
 
TheRealJoker said:
A random screengrab of someone smiling on the sidelines in a 4 hour period tells you that much? For all we know some Philly heckler made him laugh.
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Maybe. It wasn't as "random" as you're making it out to be. It was right after the 4th string QB, Josh Johnson, went down.
 
thunderkyss said:
Imagine they get Anderson & Wilson/Carter in the 1st. A WR, a LB, & C on day 2

that’s a team that can win some games with a legit QB.

JimmyG would not be my 1st choice but if he could give us two or three years like his last 3, injuries & all, Texans would be a solid team ready for the next Pat Mahomie in 2023 or 2024.
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Only trade being a 2 for Cooks:

2 Anderson 12 Bijan 33 Drew Sanders 59 ish Hyatt 65 Tuipulotu 74 Hooker 104 Sydney Brown
 
Lucky said:
Never know, maybe she could use a break?
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Just don't buy her flowers or jewelry any time soon "just cause" or she might think you have a guilty conscience.

I mean... unless the game films you see are really... really worth it.
 
Texansphan said:
A lot of quality FAs coming onto the market.
Hopefully we can nab a couple on both sides of the ball.
I like the idea of Ben Jones - yeah he is not getting any younger, but he was a pro bowler last season and part of Derrick Henry's success.
Take a flyer on a draftee C to learn from a good one. Scott Q could possibly benefit too.
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Is that you TK?
 
Texansphan said:
A lot of quality FAs coming onto the market.
Hopefully we can nab a couple on both sides of the ball.
I like the idea of Ben Jones - yeah he is not getting any younger, but he was a pro bowler last season and part of Derrick Henry's success.
Take a flyer on a draftee C to learn from a good one. Scott Q could possibly benefit too.
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Imagine if the Texans had just kept Ben Jones. And Duane Brown for that matter…
 
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