infantrycak
Hall of Fame
Just shy of 9 and 4.5 of that was new money in a bonus to be paid shortly. They only have 633k in dead money so they save 8.3 mil.
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Texans 2015 Free Agency
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Just shy of 9 and 4.5 of that was new money in a bonus to be paid shortly. They only have 633k in dead money so they save 8.3 mil.
badboy
Hall of Fame
? Any of the top four WRs should produce game one as well as a slot like Mcbride , Lockett, Tony Lippett or inside guys like Hardy and Montgomery will do good later rounds. WRs and Rbs are usually better season one than some other positions.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Let's not forget that a new guy does not have to replace 2014 and before AJ but the role he turned down. If Parker or Strong gets 40 balls and 500 yds he will be the "new" AJ
So you want to carry 3 NTs on the roster that can't rush the passer? Seems like overkill.
TheMatrix31
Hall of Fame
Well considering all those years in New England, I'd still love to have him aboard. Even if he can't play, he'd be an awesome coach for the young ones. He can be the Coach Vrabel of our DL.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Despite his Achilles, Wilfork actually looked inordinately good last year. Ranked something like 8th in Run Stop Percentage among 3-4 DT collecting 31 stops on 33 tackles, missing only two tackles in the process. He had 47 tackles with 2 pass defenses and 1 interception...........and he played 766 snaps. As we've discussed before Achilles injuries typically cause a player to return at a significantly affected level, and many times the affects are not totally appreciated until the 2nd season. However, at this time, Wilfork cannot be said to be looking bad Achilles or not.
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
Nice fantasy spin. That "role for AJ" does not mean that's what they expect from the #2 outside WR.
The Texans need to catch up to get in line with at least mid-league in passing with another 450+ yds.
TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
I agree. I can buy the #2 WR next season catching 40 or so passes but for this offense to be good enough to win games next year we have to make up that production somewhere. Whether that means D Hop is gonna take another step forward and be vintage AJ, Fiedo becomes the TE we drafted him to be, more targets for the 3 or 4 WRs, etc.
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
TEXANRED
Texan-American
You know who is Texan worthy? Andre Johnson.
DX-TEX
#TomSavageDontCare
Same agent as Andre, both from the U and both friends with Gore who just signed in Indy. Colts going to overpay a bunch of old ass U of Miami players.
Fine, let em.
where on facebook? I haven't seen anything on facebook or twitter
Snarkiness aside, I expect the Texans to sign multiple non-exciting veteran WRs. Under contract at this moment, the Texans passing game looks awful. One guy good starter (Hopkins) and Rb who is good out of the backfield (foster) to go with a largely unknown or largely mediocore QB and below average everything else. Even though rookie Wrs are not the disasters they were in the past, depending on several of them is not wise.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
With Wilfork on the line, we will have fulfilled our franchise long dream of the ultimate "Fat Boy in the Middle." Is there going to be any room for anyone else on the DL??
(pic taken Jan. 2015)
texan279
Hall of Fame
With Wilfork on the line, we will have fulfilled our franchise long dream of the ultimate "Fat Boy in the Middle." Is there going to be any room for anyone else on the DL??
(pic taken Jan. 2015)
Wilfork and Watt on the same D line. Andrew Luck would have nightmares.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
In 2014, Wilfork played 766 snaps.........that's 75% of the Patriots' total snaps.
Compare that to:
NT Brandon Williams 524 snaps (50.6 percent);
DT Haloti Ngata 504 snaps (48.7 percent
DT Timmy Jernigan 290 snaps (28 percent);
DE DeAngelo Tyson 264 snaps (25.5 percent);
DE Lawrence Guy 200 snaps (19.3 percent);
DT Christo Bilukidi 45 snaps (4.3 percent);
DT Casey Walker 9 snaps (1 percent);
NT Terrence Cody 8 snaps (1 percent).
Compare that to:
NT Brandon Williams 524 snaps (50.6 percent);
DT Haloti Ngata 504 snaps (48.7 percent
DT Timmy Jernigan 290 snaps (28 percent);
DE DeAngelo Tyson 264 snaps (25.5 percent);
DE Lawrence Guy 200 snaps (19.3 percent);
DT Christo Bilukidi 45 snaps (4.3 percent);
DT Casey Walker 9 snaps (1 percent);
NT Terrence Cody 8 snaps (1 percent).
Just trying to find more Texans sites to follow to get more news. Thanks anyways
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
The reason that Wilfork has been able to put up the stats that he did last year post Achilles repair is that, for the most part, all he has to do is just STAND there to be effective.
texan279
Hall of Fame
In your opinion doc, do you think it is worth the risk for us to take a chance on him? I guess I am wondering with his weight would there be a greater chance of re injuring the achilles?
PapaL
Loose Screw
That is the complete opposite of everything I have ever heard about Rookie WRs. Last years class was an exception. It usually takes they a few years to adjust. Last years class was special.
Times are a changing. They used to have a hard time picking up the route tree but I think with all the spread offenses in college they are learning that quicker. It used to take someone real special (like AJ) to be able to come in and be effective right away
MistaRed
Rookie
Agree. Of course I'm looking forward to drafting a WR but depending on multiple rookie receivers is bad for business.
The emphasis on illegal contact may have helped as well. One of the issues rookie wideouts once had was getting a free release into their route. Not as big a deal any longer. I expect this draft class (possibly even deeper than the 2014 group) to have guys who produce immediately.
The weakest part of our defense last year was right up the middle. Having three big guys to rotate and keep fresh doesn't would like overkill to me. Not to mention wilfork and Nix can both play DE a little and would really come in handy when we are in goaline.
Although I would replace Pickett with BJ Radji on that list. Radji should come cheap. He's coming off an injury and probably could be had for a one Year min prove it deal. If not go with Pickett.
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
Just following up...last year's top WRs:
1st rd
Watkins 65/982
Evans 68/1051
Beckham 91/1305
below Texans' pick
Cooks 53/550
Benjamin 73/1008
2nd rd
Lee 37/422
Matthews 67/872
Richardson 29/271
Adams 38/446
Latimer 2/23
Robinson 48/548
Landry 84/758
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
I actually was not joking when I said that I believed that Wilfork's post Achilles remarkable performance was probably due to his need to mostly stand in place and pluck runners as they try to run around (they'd be crazy to try to run thru him) him........much like
texan279
Hall of Fame
I actually was not joking when I said that I believed that Wilfork's post Achilles remarkable performance was probably due to his need to mostly stand in place and pluck runners as they try to run around (they'd be crazy to try to run thru him) him........much like
I understand what you mean doc, especially with Watt commanding double teams a lot of the time. Just didn't know if his weight could play a factor with re injury compared to someone who weighed less.
Former Pats speedster WR Brian Tyms just became available.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Combined metanalysis of studies have shown that rerupture rates hover around 5%. What you worry about more with these injuries is postoperative complications. Wilfork is past the latter. Of course weight may have some factoring on the former, however, weight would most likely be most strongly associated with ability to rehab and ultimately to regain adequate performance...........landmarks which Wilfork have already apparently passed.
texan279
Hall of Fame
Thanks doc. Was just curious. Just hoping if we do land him it's not another Ed Reed ordeal. Rep your way.
The Texans were ripped up on the ground in 2 of 16 games. Once in New York, where the Giants just gashed the left side. The other versus the Eagles, who spread the Texans out and beat them all over the field. Overall, the defense was 10th in rushing yards allowed and yards per attempt.
The weakest part of the defense was the pass coverage (especially the LBs and Safeties) and the pass rush from those not named JJ Watt. Don't see how putting another NT on the active roster will help there. Overkill seems like the appropriate word to me.
Never heard of him.
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
Undrafted, bounced for 3 years between Miami, NE and Cleveland collecting 7 rec. for 94 yds.
No kick or punt returns.
No reason for you to have heard of him.
banned1976
sleeper mode
Tyms is actually a pretty big WR, 6'3'', 210. He's only 26 years old.
38.5 vertical
4.40 40-yard dash
3.93 20-yard shuttle
22 bench press reps
He's a guy I would look at to come in and compete. He has deep threat potential.
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
How long does it take for potential to rub off a WR?
texan279
Hall of Fame
Damn. With that size and speed he at least deserves a look, nice find.
I thought steel b was being wiseass about the PATS wr
PHILLYTEXANFAN
Saddle Up Partner
Ask Jacoby Jones.....
dalemurphy
Hall of Fame
Sounds like the next Dorin Dickerson!
banned1976
sleeper mode
Could be. But with the receiver corps assembled in Houston right now, even Dorin Dickerson would have a chance of making this roster.
dalemurphy
Hall of Fame
It is early.
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
I hope.
Jacoby had 700 yds receiving with 6 tds, 2 ko tds and 1 punt TD in his 1st 3 and was commonly considered a failure here.
PapaL
Loose Screw
If he couldn't catch a pass from Tom Brady he'd look great with the Brady Bunch. 11 targets and 5 catches.