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Did I miss a thread on new Texan Josh Jones?

It’s a competition. Of course if the season started today the guys practicing with the team would be ahead of Jones. But the competition will go on all season. And i’d say Jones is top backup by game 4 or so.
Totally agree. Would actually love if he pushed someone for a starting spot. Not sure how likely that is outside of Green though.
 
On Josh Jones, I believe the Texans coaching staff has knowledge of him from the past couple of seasons. The Niners defense has gone up against Jones twice a season the past 2 years. And Texans DC Matt Burke saw Jones 1st hand in practices when he was the Cardinals d-line coach in 2022. If the coaches gave the thumbs up, I'm good. Jones is very large and long, but not the guy you would think ZBS would be his forte.
 
Not really but I did see this draft stock analysis of him from 247 sports from a few years ago. He looks like a warm body to me.

Skills
-
Frame
8
-
Size
7
-
Pass Blocking
5
-
Athleticism
5
-
Punch
4
-
Run Blocking
4
-
Feet
4
-
Body Quickness
4

He has played NFL games for three seasons. A random attribute ranking from college is pointless.
 
No harm in sharing... I think he was trying to say don't put all your faith in old pre-draft info for a vet

Thunder asked if I had any "insight". I said "not really" and shared that little nugget of information that I encountered. As they say, no good deed goes unpunished. :) Lesson learned.
 
Tk is known to :stirpot:
Not this time of.

He was so shocked that there wasn’t a thread that he started a thread. I thought maybe this was a guy he was interested in that draft, followed his career maybe.

figured maybe he could give us a reason to get excited about this guy.
 
I vaguely remember him from draft research, but I haven't followed his pro career. From what I've read of his pro career, he's been more or less "fair value" based on draft position. Getting a guy that can back up at three spots, can play LT longer term and not embarrass you if you lose your starter, and a guy from Houston...all for a swap of 7th for a 5th?

Someone talk me down from the 'praising Nick Casserio ledge' because I see little downside in this transaction. This is the sort of sneaky under-the-radar trade that could pay big dividends in the event of injury. I'm not 100% sure he is a great scheme fit, but he must be reasonably able to play within the scheme, or they wouldn't have pulled the trigger.
 
Not this time of.

He was so shocked that there wasn’t a thread that he started a thread. I thought maybe this was a guy he was interested in that draft, followed his career maybe.

figured maybe he could give us a reason to get excited about this guy.

I guess I'm still getting to know how y'all do things around here. It seems that some new players get their own thread and others don't. I only asked if I had missed it. Sorry. You can certainly delete this thread if it's a concern.
 
I vaguely remember him from draft research, but I haven't followed his pro career. From what I've read of his pro career, he's been more or less "fair value" based on draft position. Getting a guy that can back up at three spots, can play LT longer term and not embarrass you if you lose your starter, and a guy from Houston...all for a swap of 7th for a 5th?

Someone talk me down from the 'praising Nick Casserio ledge' because I see little downside in this transaction. This is the sort of sneaky under-the-radar trade that could pay big dividends in the event of injury. I'm not 100% sure he is a great scheme fit, but he must be reasonably able to play within the scheme, or they wouldn't have pulled the trigger.

Yep. Insurance policy. :)
 
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I guess I'm still getting to know how y'all do things around here. It seems that some new players get their own thread and others don't. I only asked if I had missed it. Sorry. You can certainly delete this thread if it's a concern.
If you want to start a thread start a thread. Try to have a reason, don’t just start threads for the heck of it.

CnnD started a player transaction thread. You can see those types of transactions there. There’s another thread to discuss those transactions, just to keep the first thread clean & easier to navigate.

Still, people have started threads for players they’re particularly excited about & want most discussions in its own particular thread.

This guy’s a nobody. I wouldn’t have started a thread for him. Discussing him would probably be done by now if I not for the “why start a thread” question.

I’m not trying to be a butt, you say you haven’t figured it out, I’m trying to help you figure it out.

Whatever you want to talk about (in the context of the rules) let’s talk about. You want to start a thread, start a thread. But if you’re going to start a conversation, start a conversation.
 
I vaguely remember him from draft research, but I haven't followed his pro career. From what I've read of his pro career, he's been more or less "fair value" based on draft position. Getting a guy that can back up at three spots, can play LT longer term and not embarrass you if you lose your starter, and a guy from Houston...all for a swap of 7th for a 5th?

Someone talk me down from the 'praising Nick Casserio ledge' because I see little downside in this transaction. This is the sort of sneaky under-the-radar trade that could pay big dividends in the event of injury. I'm not 100% sure he is a great scheme fit, but he must be reasonably able to play within the scheme, or they wouldn't have pulled the trigger.
Yea Porky you are turning into an insufferable Cassero fanboy before our very eyes - just kidding of course.
But I started out being very positive and open on Casserio but he's been on double-secret probation for me every since those baffling picks he made in the 2022 first round, so now it's time, past time actually for those high-picks to produce.
 
Thunder asked if I had any "insight". I said "not really" and shared that little nugget of information that I encountered. As they say, no good deed goes unpunished. :) Lesson learned.

No need to act like a martyr… you posted a random set of college attributes and in the same post said, “He looks like a warm body to me.”

IMO you should do more research on a player prior to dismissing them as a warm body. Especially one that has had success in the NFL. Plus, for all we know, since he is a Houston native he might have family or friends reading this very forum. Would be crappy for them to see the young man dismissed with such meaningless info by a poster on this forum.
 
Seems the only thing any lineman can do is block when we punt... If our defense doesn't tick... the offense won't matter much. I actually think we should look at the b/u QB to be released by Dallas and send Mills off into the sun.
 
Lol, dude you are disturbing folks without a life. Sorry you were tossed aside like trash.
I honestly didn’t know how to take that post. I don’t givAdamn about a guy who started 21 games for a 5th round pick.

But I don’t run this place. I just try to maintain the peace.

yea, I understand my post can come across as harsh. I need to work on stroking egos.

Dude started this thread… @Buckeye Homer
Did I miss a thread on new Texan Josh Jones?

I’m just trying to explain. Some guys get a thread. Some guys don’t. No set rules. But you’re not helping by starting a thread about a topic you have nothing to say about.
 
Yea Porky you are turning into an insufferable Cassero fanboy before our very eyes - just kidding of course.
But I started out being very positive and open on Casserio but he's been on double-secret probation for me every since those baffling picks he made in the 2022 first round, so now it's time, past time actually for those high-picks to produce.
The season will have to start before this can happen. Stingley is looking good in reports coming out of camp.
 
I honestly didn’t know how to take that post. I don’t givAdamn about a guy who started 21 games for a 5th round pick.

But I don’t run this place. I just try to maintain the peace.

yea, I understand my post can come across as harsh. I need to work on stroking egos.

Dude started this thread… @Buckeye Homer

I’m just trying to explain. Some guys get a thread. Some guys don’t. No set rules. But you’re not helping by starting a thread about a topic you have nothing to say about.
Yeah the question could have gone in an existing thread , yet we have had threads welcoming players with less potential. Maybe we can let Davis Mills ride off into sunset on this horse without us beating it to death. :deadhorse
 
The season will have to start before this can happen. Stingley is looking good in reports coming out of camp.
Hey Steel I'm really pulling hard for the x-LSU corner and I hope he's a big-time playmaker for us this season, but re the other '22 first-round pick - yikes did you catch Green last night in NOLA because my hope for him is kinda fading.
 
Hey Steel I'm really pulling hard for the x-LSU corner and I hope he's a big-time playmaker for us this season, but re the other '22 first-round pick - yikes did you catch Green last night in NOLA because my hope for him is kinda fading.
I get this, Even if Stingley isn't as good as Sauce, if he can stay healthy he can be a top tier CB for a long time.

Green wasn't healthy when he was drafted, got more hurt and had offseason surgery which affected his ability to workout. Although not in the best of shape strength wise, he looked like he had improved this TC/preseason. Then he got hurt again last night. It's beginning to look like a trend. Any word on the severity of his latest injury?
 
It seems like Jones hedges against both Tytus Howard’s injury that may see him miss the start of the season whilst also being a serious threat to Kenyon Green’s starter status at LG.

As such, I’m seeing him as a bit more than just a warm body, he’s the kind of late pre-season pickup that can be pretty crucial to a teams W/L record come December.

Certainly, the depth on the OL looked really worrying early in the pre season, and he looks to be quality depth at minimum.
 
I get this, Even if Stingley isn't as good as Sauce, if he can stay healthy he can be a top tier CB for a long time.

Green wasn't healthy when he was drafted, got more hurt and had offseason surgery which affected his ability to workout. Although not in the best of shape strength wise, he looked like he had improved this TC/preseason. Then he got hurt again last night. It's beginning to look like a trend. Any word on the severity of his latest injury?

That’s the problem with drafting him, he was oft injured in college.


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Well, it looks like whether we're talking about Green or Stingley the Texans are going through the same growing pains they always have. Draft or sign promising players and watch them sit on IR for weeks (or even seasons) at a time. Right now is about the time Mike Holovak would have gone out and shaken a few trees to find a promising center like for instance Jim Romano or maybe even Charlie Casserly would have gone and grabbed a Steve McKinney (or Rick Smith finding Chris Meyers). There's a guy out there somewhere right now who could come in and solidify the OL and fix this problem. You think Stroud is going to be the guy? You really believe in him? Then go slightly over pay for the guy you need to make it happen because you trot out a JAG to hold the middle together and you might as well be signing up for another damaged rookie who is gone in four years.
 
Well, it looks like whether we're talking about Green or Stingley the Texans are going through the same growing pains they always have. Draft or sign promising players and watch them sit on IR for weeks (or even seasons) at a time. Right now is about the time Mike Holovak would have gone out and shaken a few trees to find a promising center like for instance Jim Romano or maybe even Charlie Casserly would have gone and grabbed a Steve McKinney (or Rick Smith finding Chris Meyers). There's a guy out there somewhere right now who could come in and solidify the OL and fix this problem. You think Stroud is going to be the guy? You really believe in him? Then go slightly over pay for the guy you need to make it happen because you trot out a JAG to hold the middle together and you might as well be signing up for another damaged rookie who is gone in four years.
So you don't have any faith in Kendrick Green or Michael Deiter? Or James Patterson? No one had any faith in Chris Meyers at first either
 
Well, it looks like whether we're talking about Green or Stingley the Texans are going through the same growing pains they always have. Draft or sign promising players and watch them sit on IR for weeks (or even seasons) at a time. Right now is about the time Mike Holovak would have gone out and shaken a few trees to find a promising center like for instance Jim Romano or maybe even Charlie Casserly would have gone and grabbed a Steve McKinney (or Rick Smith finding Chris Meyers). There's a guy out there somewhere right now who could come in and solidify the OL and fix this problem. You think Stroud is going to be the guy? You really believe in him? Then go slightly over pay for the guy you need to make it happen because you trot out a JAG to hold the middle together and you might as well be signing up for another damaged rookie who is gone in four years.
If Stroud can't survive for 4 games before Scruggs and Howard make it back then that's on Stroud. Mills had less to work with last year and he survived
 
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