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I believe that NE will figure some way to hang onto Solder if he stays in football. But if he decides to leave, he can be expected to be one of the most expensive OL on the FA market.
Yup folks who are already filling out pro-bowl ballots for Davenport are probably premature.
That link wouldn't work for me.
From the limited player projections, it should be obvious that the Texans will not be able to pick up any decent OG or OT for any less than a multi-year deal averaging over $10 million / year.
Which makes letting Jones and Brooks walk seem even more puzzling. That's a bit of hindsight with me because I was of the opinion, at the time, that the coaches knew more than us fans.
As far as Brooks, as I've posted before, when the medical staff failed to correctly diagnose Brook's serious medical issue correctly, the coaching staff would have been as in the dark as fans.
15 mill for 5 yrs, with 25 M guaranteed, right ? Glad to see you are making LT #1 priority for the Texans this offseason.
I don't believe only $25 million guaranteed will happen for any team other than for the Pats.
I think you have to also take into account that Whitworth is 36 years old (7 years older than Solder).
He would have played in this past Pro Bowl, had the Pats not played in the Super Bowl. Whitworth was not named to the Pro Bowl this year.
Sorry gonna disagree..Davenport played few snaps at RT in 2017, most was at TE or super tackle on right side. He did not do well. Had better results when finally allowed at LT. Not all LT can move to the right successfully and IMO he is one of those. He will mess up some (as even multi year vets do) but he learns quickly. He is perfectly built for the left side and his amazingly long arms are used well to keep him engaged or in front of his opponent. I would prefer he learn behind Solder but if we cannot sign him I am ok with Davenport starting. Also, Norwell (who is my highest target) will make any left tackle much better. Dang..come on free agency!!
Yes! Pats can draft good solid OT prospects with their first and/or second round selections. Solder could decide to give team a huge discount. Pats will adapt..they always do. Brady can make a rookie LT look better.
haven't seen those posts..can you point one out?
Yes and they can sign top line players; just because a deal averages X dollars it does not have to have that amount in each year; for example highest paid LT Kevin Zeitler was signed by Browns 5 yr $60 m which is a $12 m avg. His 2017 first year of deal was $8.4 cap. We can offer that with a bump to Solder and Norwell + other positions all within our cap.
Bears released LG Sitton
rest of article here. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...-time-pro-bowl-offensive-lineman-josh-sitton/
Steel I think you are right there. My offers for Norwell and Solder are 6 years $72 m with $35 million guaranteed {$18 m signing+ 2018 base of $7 m + 2019 base $10 m= 35) 2018 cap for both : signing $18 prorated over 6 years = $3 + $7 base = $10 m cap for each. That leaves over $40 million for other positions. Of note is both are eligible for cut/trade after third year if needed.
Congrats to your son and you & his mother, sure you are very proud.
No man I was just being a smart-azz. But I do think some folks have maybe gotten a bit ahead of themselves re their expectations for Davenport at this very early stage of
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He's getting trade for a package of draft picks according to Rapoport
Just like with JD Clowney the Texans dropped and broke their crystal ball and therfor were unable to see into the future and discern that Clowney would have the looks of a bust the first couple years but thankfully for his good health lately his turned his career around.
The Jags will probably stick with Bortles and be that team everyone will always say “if only they had a good QB” and how they wasted a great Defense’s prime years.