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What do y’all think of Trey Hendrickson as a FA?
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this is me as well. I like him but not going as high as he’s being projected. This guy saw no pressure, rarely threw into tight windows and has effectively 1 year of work under his belt. The competition he gave also wasn’t stellar. I think he’ll need at min a year on the bench to catch up to NFL speed. That’s not a guy you take #2 or 3 overall and he will most certainly be asked to come in day 1 and be the guy if he goes that high.
What do y’all think of Trey Hendrickson as a FA?
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I wanted us to draft him so I could by his Jersey for my wife.Hooker was my favourite prospect the last time I did the mock draft thing. It’d be cool to see him in deep steel blue.
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I must say, these are not top tier guys...but I am strangely excited. This is definitely a new look front office.I have to say that I never imagined that we would be this active in FA. How do y’all like the signings so far?
I like them. Plenty of potential and these guys coming in on short terms deals will be looking to "prove" their value either to Texans or potential teams in the next FA period.I have to say that I never imagined that we would be this active in FA. How do y’all like the signings so far?
I have to say that I never imagined that we would be this active in FA. How do y’all like the signings so far?
These guys are going to play hard to get another longer contract whether here or elsewhere.
So the Texans go uber active signing a bunch of JAGs and that moves the excitement needle? I mean, I guess new faces will do that.
Andre Roberts - 33 year old KR/PR
Justin McCray - 19 starts in his 7 year career
Joe Thomas - mainly Special Teams, 14 starts-7 yrs
Kamu Grugier-Hill - ST, 17 starts-5 yrs
Christian Kirksey - 13.5 sacks in 7 years
Kirksey, Grugier-Hill and Thomas - 17 career sacks between them in 19 combined seasons
Terrence Brooks - ST, 3 starts in 7 years
Maliek Collins - 14.5 sacks in 5 years. Yes I realize he plays inside so those numbers aren't going to be high.
Shaq Lawson - 20.5 sacks in 5 years with 6.5 a season high. Not bad for a guy nicknamed "Sack Daddy" or "Sack-a-Shaq" </sarcasm>
Marcus Cannon - 9 year vet playing RG? RT?
Mark Ingram - 10 yr RB on the wrong side of 30.
Collins and Cannon may be the best of the bunch here, and that's not saying much.
If nothing else the Texans should be solid on Teams this season.
Mercilus and VH3 plays hard too. Doesn't make them good.
So the Texans go uber active signing a bunch of JAGs and that moves the excitement needle? I mean, I guess new faces will do that.
Andre Roberts - 33 year old KR/PR
Justin McCray - 19 starts in his 7 year career
Joe Thomas - mainly Special Teams, 14 starts-7 yrs
Kamu Grugier-Hill - ST, 17 starts-5 yrs
Christian Kirksey - 13.5 sacks in 7 years
Kirksey, Grugier-Hill and Thomas - 17 career sacks between them in 19 combined seasons
Terrence Brooks - ST, 3 starts in 7 years
Maliek Collins - 14.5 sacks in 5 years. Yes I realize he plays inside so those numbers aren't going to be high.
Shaq Lawson - 20.5 sacks in 5 years with 6.5 a season high. Not bad for a guy nicknamed "Sack Daddy" or "Sack-a-Shaq" </sarcasm>
Marcus Cannon - 9 year vet playing RG? RT?
Mark Ingram - 10 yr RB on the wrong side of 30.
Collins and Cannon may be the best of the bunch here, and that's not saying much.
If nothing else the Texans should be solid on Teams this season.
Mercilus and VH3 plays hard too. Doesn't make them good.
From all this, I expect the Texans to be competitive in some games in 2021. Not that they'll win any games, just that they'll be competitive in some games. Which, by the way, is a step that has to take place for a team that allowed themselves to operate without a qualified GM for a few years and allowed apathy to seep throughout the organization.So the Texans go uber active signing a bunch of JAGs and that moves the excitement needle? I mean, I guess new faces will do that.
Andre Roberts - 33 year old KR/PR
Justin McCray - 19 starts in his 7 year career
Joe Thomas - mainly Special Teams, 14 starts-7 yrs
Kamu Grugier-Hill - ST, 17 starts-5 yrs
Christian Kirksey - 13.5 sacks in 7 years
Kirksey, Grugier-Hill and Thomas - 17 career sacks between them in 19 combined seasons
Terrence Brooks - ST, 3 starts in 7 years
Maliek Collins - 14.5 sacks in 5 years. Yes I realize he plays inside so those numbers aren't going to be high.
Shaq Lawson - 20.5 sacks in 5 years with 6.5 a season high. Not bad for a guy nicknamed "Sack Daddy" or "Sack-a-Shaq" </sarcasm>
Marcus Cannon - 9 year vet playing RG? RT?
Mark Ingram - 10 yr RB on the wrong side of 30.
Collins and Cannon may be the best of the bunch here, and that's not saying much.
If nothing else the Texans should be solid on Teams this season.
Mercilus and VH3 plays hard too. Doesn't make them good.
As opposed to what, standing pat with the Uber talented squad we had last year?
So the Texans go uber active signing a bunch of JAGs and that moves the excitement needle? I mean, I guess new faces will do that.
Andre Roberts - 33 year old KR/PR
Justin McCray - 19 starts in his 7 year career
Joe Thomas - mainly Special Teams, 14 starts-7 yrs
Kamu Grugier-Hill - ST, 17 starts-5 yrs
Christian Kirksey - 13.5 sacks in 7 years
Kirksey, Grugier-Hill and Thomas - 17 career sacks between them in 19 combined seasons
Terrence Brooks - ST, 3 starts in 7 years
Maliek Collins - 14.5 sacks in 5 years. Yes I realize he plays inside so those numbers aren't going to be high.
Shaq Lawson - 20.5 sacks in 5 years with 6.5 a season high. Not bad for a guy nicknamed "Sack Daddy" or "Sack-a-Shaq" </sarcasm>
Marcus Cannon - 9 year vet playing RG? RT?
Mark Ingram - 10 yr RB on the wrong side of 30.
Collins and Cannon may be the best of the bunch here, and that's not saying much.
If nothing else the Texans should be solid on Teams this season.
Mercilus and VH3 plays hard too. Doesn't make them good.
So the Texans go uber active signing a bunch of JAGs and that moves the excitement needle? I mean, I guess new faces will do that.
Andre Roberts - 33 year old KR/PR
Justin McCray - 19 starts in his 7 year career
Joe Thomas - mainly Special Teams, 14 starts-7 yrs
Kamu Grugier-Hill - ST, 17 starts-5 yrs
Christian Kirksey - 13.5 sacks in 7 years
Kirksey, Grugier-Hill and Thomas - 17 career sacks between them in 19 combined seasons
Terrence Brooks - ST, 3 starts in 7 years
Maliek Collins - 14.5 sacks in 5 years. Yes I realize he plays inside so those numbers aren't going to be high.
Shaq Lawson - 20.5 sacks in 5 years with 6.5 a season high. Not bad for a guy nicknamed "Sack Daddy" or "Sack-a-Shaq" </sarcasm>
Marcus Cannon - 9 year vet playing RG? RT?
Mark Ingram - 10 yr RB on the wrong side of 30.
Collins and Cannon may be the best of the bunch here, and that's not saying much.
If nothing else the Texans should be solid on Teams this season.
Mercilus and VH3 plays hard too. Doesn't make them good.
I wish this thread could provide in depth unbiased reports on these players. Most are guys I've never heard of, but that doesn't mean much. Also, could it be stuck to top of posts so all new players were readily found and discussed in one place?
Also, GM & Co deserve props for doing SOMETHING/ANYTHING to improve (?) team, even if it's only depth etc..
True, nothing flashy, but how many players on any team are?So the Texans go uber active signing a bunch of JAGs and that moves the excitement needle? I mean, I guess new faces will do that.
Andre Roberts - 33 year old KR/PR
Justin McCray - 19 starts in his 7 year career
Joe Thomas - mainly Special Teams, 14 starts-7 yrs
Kamu Grugier-Hill - ST, 17 starts-5 yrs
Christian Kirksey - 13.5 sacks in 7 years
Kirksey, Grugier-Hill and Thomas - 17 career sacks between them in 19 combined seasons
Terrence Brooks - ST, 3 starts in 7 years
Maliek Collins - 14.5 sacks in 5 years. Yes I realize he plays inside so those numbers aren't going to be high.
Shaq Lawson - 20.5 sacks in 5 years with 6.5 a season high. Not bad for a guy nicknamed "Sack Daddy" or "Sack-a-Shaq" </sarcasm>
Marcus Cannon - 9 year vet playing RG? RT?
Mark Ingram - 10 yr RB on the wrong side of 30.
Collins and Cannon may be the best of the bunch here, and that's not saying much.
If nothing else the Texans should be solid on Teams this season.
Mercilus and VH3 plays hard too. Doesn't make them good.
MARCH 15: HOUSTON TENDERS HALL: If someone wants to claim PJ Hall, they're going to have to give back to the Texans. The former Sam Houston product was assigned a $2.133 million restricted free agent tender.
Hall had a quality season under Anthony Weaver following struggles with the Raiders. He started nine of 10 games played and recorded 34 tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss, and two quarterback hits.
MARCH 15: TEXANS ADD SPEED: It was clear the Texans wanted to upgrade their need at wide receiver and special teams. On Monday night they did both by adding former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Moore. The two sides agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $2 million.
MARCH 15: TEXANS ADD COVER GUY AT LB Although it seems like Houston doesn't need another linebacker, this could be another high-reward signing for the long-haul. The Texans agreed to terms with former Washington Football Team's Kevin Pierre-Louis. The deal is expected to be two-years worth up to $8 million
Additionally, Houston is reportedly adding receiver Chris Moore from the Ravens via a one-year deal.
MARCH 15: DEFENSIVE REBUILD CONTINUES Nick Caserio's remarkably busy day has continued well into the evening with former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Joe Thomas the latest to be signed. Caserio's theme of short-term, low risk-high reward contracts continued with Thomas signing a one-year $2 million deal.
Thomas made a little over $1 million in 2020 but he just doubled that in his one-year deal with the Houston Texans. He can start, back up and play special teams. ... and in Dallas?
Leighton Vander Esch and Jaylon Smith need to be better. And depending on what Sean Lee decides about retirement, that leaves the Cowboys with a clear need for a third linebacker.
MARCH 15: TEXANS BOLSTER INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE With the hope of keeping Deshaun Watson protected in 2021, the Texans have agreed to terms with guard Justin McCray. The former Packers and Falcons swing player will join on a two-year deal worth $4.5 million, including another $1 million in incentives. The news was first reported by NFL Network's Mike Garafolo
MARCH 15: BROOKS BUYS INTO TEXANS REBUILD Houston will be adding another versatile defender to the mix this offseason with the addition of Terrance Brooks. The former New England Patriots safety is expected to join on a one-year deal worth $2 million per his agent, Drew Rosenhaus
MARCH 15: MALIEK BACK TO TEXAS Old Cowboys friend defensive tackle Maliek Collins moves from the Raiders back to Texas. He’ll help the Texans with the switch to 4-3, which he succeeded in during his time with the Cowboys - except for a series of troublesome foot ailments.
MARCH 15: TEXANS ADD SPECIAL TEAMS ACE Houston continues to address their special teams needs with the addition of cornerback-special-teamer Tremon Smith. Smith, who played last season for the Colts is expected to sign a one-year deal with a maximum value of $1.13 million. The news was first reported by The Houston Chronicle's Aaron Wilson
MARCH 15: HOUSTON HAS A COVER BACKER The Texans could be set with their 4-3 linebacker formation following the signing of Kamu Grugier-Hill. Gugier-Hill is regarded as one of the best coverage linebackers in the NFL and was initially drafted by Nick Caserio in New England. He'll join Houston on a one-year deal worth $3.25 million.
MARCH 15: RETURN MAN FOUND The Texans will be adding another wide receiver to the room following the departure of Will Fuller. Houston and former Buffalo Bills return specialist Andre Roberts agree to a two-year deal worth $5.95 million.
So ... Kamu can cover. And hopefully, especially on special teams, Roberts will make it tough on coverage opponents.
MARCH 15: EXPECT MORE TRADES That's the word from NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. That makes Houston both a buyer and a seller here ... and with $30 mil or so in cap room, a buyer on top of that, it is hoped/
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True, nothing flashy, but how many players on any team are?
Comes down to coaching and competition for spots.
No team can afford 10 flashy guys.
Agree they are roster fillers but some have actual upside.No doubt. Roster filler is what it is. Not saying don’t make all of these moves. It’s absolutely needed to fill out the roster. And maybe, with the different coaching they have, they can coach a couple of these guys up to make a real difference. Of course, they’d then be tasked with trying to re-sign them next year. And even if they don’t, with all the 1 year deals, we’ll be doing this same thing next year anyway.
Me, I’m just not as excited as some seem to be simply because there’s new faces in the building. Picking out and posting a highlight of a great play player X made and saying look at the potential. I can pick out a great play Mercilus or Hargreaves made and say look at the potential too. At least I think I can find a great play Hargreaves made. There’s one out there somewhere, right?
I look at their overall body of work, and what we’ve done the last 24 hours, is sign a bunch of roster filler. Again, needed, but still just that.
I know it’s unusual to see this much activity for the Texans, so maybe that’s why the giddy meter is running a little high for some, and I really don’t mean to be a Debbie Downer. I’m just calling what I see. There’s not really anything going here with all these signings other than roster filler. And the fact that we should have a Teams unit that should be the best in the business.
It means a lot to me. Means we're going to be competitive, not dominating.Most are guys I've never heard of, but that doesn't mean much.
Van Noy.
1, he’s a pass rusher and we desperately need 1 of those now that JJ our only pass rush last year is gone.
2...he’s also a former Patriot.....just saying
That's kinda the point. If Caserio was rebuilding, we wouldn't possibly have a winning season even with Watson.This team IS in rebuild mode so you have to make incremental changes using available resources.
This team, if it retains Watson, could well have a winning season this year
Meh, most of the acquisitions have been on the D as we are switching to a 4-3 so we had to spend some money.That's kinda the point. If Caserio was rebuilding, we wouldn't possibly have a winning season even with Watson.
imo, we're spending too much money for this to be a rebuild
I don’t like Tyrod TaylorI don’t like the Tyrod Tayler deal. I think it’s TOO much $$$
I don’t like the Tyrod Tayler deal. I think it’s TOO much $$$
It's only $6M base, which is pretty damn cheap for a potential starting QB. The $12M # is based on incentives.
That's kinda the point. If Caserio was rebuilding, we wouldn't possibly have a winning season even with Watson.
imo, we're spending too much money for this to be a rebuild