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2024 Free Agency

Dutchrudder said:
Antoine Winfield will turn 26 this summer, and I think he would have the most impact on this team as a free agent. They need someone with experience back there at Safety, and I think he would be an excellent fit to grow up with this team.
The Bucs just used up more than half their cap space on Mike Evans, and they plan to re-sign Baker. If they do give him a QB deal of 30-40m+ apy, they won't have much left to keep Winfield or anyone else. Tagging him would cost 17m, and they can't really afford to do that without letting Baker go.

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If Caserio lets JG walk, do they have enough cap space to sign Wilkins/Winfield/ 2nd tier RB (Pollard or Swift) and a LB? (Al Shaair or that tier of LB)
 
Porky said:
Good post. I agree with much of it. I have corner as either day 1 or 2 - so yes, it's possible they draft a corner in the 1st. Especially so if they lose Nelson, but even signing Nelson wouldn't preclude it if they see their guy. Wiggins would be nice. I love what little I have seen of Mitchell, but I think he'll be gone. Same with Arnold. Once FA shakes out over the next several weeks, we'll have a better idea, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if the first 3 selections are some combo of CB, DT, and DE. LB is a day 2 possibility as well as WR. So, there are 5 position choices for 3 spots.
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Agreed with this.

In your other post you were saying they wouldn't go WR in rd 1. I agree with you unless Thomas falls to 1-23, there's a reason they interviewed him.

Also the S position while probably more like a day 3 pick is in play. They interviewed all of the top S at the combine. If none of them fall to say the 4th rd, then I would expect a cheap vet S signing.

I really could see them signing Wilkins in FA, then drafting Robinson in Rd 1 and either Fiske or Payton Wilson in Rd 2. Ryans said he wants to improve the talent level along the front 7 and this would definitely do that. With this said, I do see a world where Nelson is brought back and a guy like Cam Hart/Rakestraw/Melton are drafted at 3-85.

WA/Wilkins/Fiske/Chop

Harris/Al Shaair/Too Too

Nelson/Hart/Stingley

Ward/Bishop/Houston Carson/Amos

That's a talented young fast defense. (Swarm)

Add Pollard and a guy like Samuels in FA and lets roll.

I just dont know if they're going to have the cap space to sign Wilkins/Pollard/Samuels/Al Shaair in FA.
 
Lucky said:
I can't believe the Texans are bringing back a backup QB they can't trust to start a game. I'm looking for some kind of upgrade that has been in the Shanny system.
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I hear John Elway is tired of selling cars. He'd be better than Mills!
 
steelbtexan said:
Agreed with this.

In your other post you were saying they wouldn't go WR in rd 1. I agree with you unless Thomas falls to 1-23, there's a reason they interviewed him.

Also the S position while probably more like a day 3 pick is in play. They interviewed all of the top S at the combine. If none of them fall to say the 4th rd, then I would expect a cheap vet S signing.

I really could see them signing Wilkins in FA, then drafting Robinson in Rd 1 and either Fiske or Payton Wilson in Rd 2. Ryans said he wants to improve the talent level along the front 7 and this would definitely do that. With this said, I do see a world where Nelson is brought back and a guy like Cam Hart/Rakestraw/Melton are drafted at 3-85.

WA/Wilkins/Fiske/Chop

Harris/Al Shaair/Too Too

Nelson/Hart/Stingley

Ward/Bishop/Houston Carson/Amos

That's a talented young fast defense. (Swarm)

Add Pollard and a guy like Samuels in FA and lets roll.

I just dont know if they're going to have the cap space to sign Wilkins/Pollard/Samuels/Al Shaair in FA.
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Good post SB. Ya, I'm not ruling out a WR in round 1...but I think it's less likely today than it was a couple of weeks back. The strong rumor that they see Nico and Tank as their top two moving forward...doesn't rule it out completely, but I'm moving it into the unlikely category. I could see a WR on day 2 though...and almost definetely by early on day 3. I also get the sense that they are going to make a big splash and try to get Wilkins here. Note the word "try". Other teams will want him as well. If they can nab him, he's going to be the one "whale" that they sign. He'd make that Dline nasty as hell. I also agree - go after Pollard and re-up Devin. Nice RB duo right there.
 
Porky said:
Good post SB. Ya, I'm not ruling out a WR in round 1...but I think it's less likely today than it was a couple of weeks back. The strong rumor that they see Nico and Tank as their top two moving forward...doesn't rule it out completely, but I'm moving it into the unlikely category. I could see a WR on day 2 though...and almost definetely by early on day 3. I also get the sense that they are going to make a big splash and try to get Wilkins here. Note the word "try". Other teams will want him as well. If they can nab him, he's going to be the one "whale" that they sign. He'd make that Dline nasty as hell. I also agree - go after Pollard and re-up Devin. Nice RB duo right there.
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I am real close to ruling WR out @#23.
I can see them moving up from #59 if their guy is available.
Defense will be the pick @#23 - likely Edge.
Too bad there is no big time RB in this draft, although I do think Corum will be first to go in Rd 2.
FA will be the big reveal.
 
Sources believe Schultz will be back in Houston one way or another. If the Texans can't come to terms on a multi-year deal in the 27-year-old's ballpark, there's a decent chance he would be franchise-tagged to secure him for next season.

Schultz isn't alone. The feeling around Indy was that running back Devin Singletary would also return for a second season. He and Schultz signed near the end of free agency but were arguably two of the biggest x-factors in helping Stroud win Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Singletary rushed for a career-high 896 yards and four touchdowns once taking over for Dameon Pierce as the lead back. He mentioned during exit interviews that he'd love to return to a "rising franchise with a great atmosphere," but it'd have to be for the right price.

“Devin is a great guy. We’ll see what happens in free agency, but we’d love to have Devin back just because of what he brought to our team," Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said during pressers. "He was definitely a bright spot for us in that running back room.”

Among other potential returnees, linebacker Blake Cashman, defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins and cornerback Steven Nelson all have mutual interest, but no deal is imminent.

It is unclear if defensive end Jonathan Greenard would return for less than the going rate for edge rushers, but KPRC2 reported there's interest from both sides.
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https://twitter.com/x/status/1764802232296333523
 
Id pass on Reddick, Would be willing to entertain Wilkins if he could be had for a good deal. Am all in on Saquon to solve Rb with bringing back Motor.
Would be happy with either Chop or Darius Robinson at 23
Then round 2 Id go with Best OT or WR available
And grab best of whichever they dont select in round 2 in round 3...so if Ot is selected in 2 then go Wr in round 3 or vice versa.
Then see if I could land Theo out of Penn in rd 4.
 
sprtsfanatic said:
Id pass on Reddick, Would be willing to entertain Wilkins if he could be had for a good deal. Am all in on Saquon to solve Rb with bringing back Motor.
Would be happy with either Chop or Darius Robinson at 23
Then round 2 Id go with Best OT or WR available
And grab best of whichever they dont select in round 2 in round 3...so if Ot is selected in 2 then go Wr in round 3 or vice versa.
Then see if I could land Theo out of Penn in rd 4.
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Agreed, but I want no part of Chop! Give me anyone else or Darius if you have to have a Robinson
 
Texansphan said:
I am real close to ruling WR out @#23.
I can see them moving up from #59 if their guy is available.
Defense will be the pick @#23 - likely Edge.
Too bad there is no big time RB in this draft, although I do think Corum will be first to go in Rd 2.
FA will be the big reveal.
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I think they're going free agent route on defense. He said the have to get better up front. Chances are, that's not a rookie, that's an established player
 
steelbtexan said:
Agreed with this.

In your other post you were saying they wouldn't go WR in rd 1. I agree with you unless Thomas falls to 1-23, there's a reason they interviewed him.

Also the S position while probably more like a day 3 pick is in play. They interviewed all of the top S at the combine. If none of them fall to say the 4th rd, then I would expect a cheap vet S signing.

I really could see them signing Wilkins in FA, then drafting Robinson in Rd 1 and either Fiske or Payton Wilson in Rd 2. Ryans said he wants to improve the talent level along the front 7 and this would definitely do that. With this said, I do see a world where Nelson is brought back and a guy like Cam Hart/Rakestraw/Melton are drafted at 3-85.

WA/Wilkins/Fiske/Chop

Harris/Al Shaair/Too Too

Nelson/Hart/Stingley

Ward/Bishop/Houston Carson/Amos

That's a talented young fast defense. (Swarm)

Add Pollard and a guy like Samuels in FA and lets roll.

I just dont know if they're going to have the cap space to sign Wilkins/Pollard/Samuels/Al Shaair in FA.
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Why would you draft a guy like chop Robinson with his lack of production? Pollard made 10m last year, what do you expect him to make with that subpar season last year. Is Al Shaair an upgrade to Cashman or is it just trying to put 49er ex players on this squad? I get Wilkins, that should be their priority, but losing Greenard at the same time is hustling backwards to me.
 
leebigeztx said:
Why would you draft a guy like chop Robinson with his lack of production? Pollard made 10m last year, what do you expect him to make with that subpar season last year. Is Al Shaair an upgrade to Cashman or is it just trying to put 49er ex players on this squad? I get Wilkins, that should be their priority, but losing Greenard at the same time is hustling backwards to me.
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Who do you replace Perryman with?
 
leebigeztx said:
In today's nfl, most teams are running a 4-2-5 or version of big nickel. If I felt good about his injury history, I would bring back Cashman. The defense played better with him in the middle vs Perryman anyway. Cashman outplayed Al Shaair this year and the price is gonna be the same or close.
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Yeah Perryman wasn't on the field in passing situations much and was a liability when he was. But they will start 3 LB
 
Porky said:
Good post SB. Ya, I'm not ruling out a WR in round 1...but I think it's less likely today than it was a couple of weeks back. The strong rumor that they see Nico and Tank as their top two moving forward...doesn't rule it out completely, but I'm moving it into the unlikely category. I could see a WR on day 2 though...and almost definetely by early on day 3. I also get the sense that they are going to make a big splash and try to get Wilkins here. Note the word "try". Other teams will want him as well. If they can nab him, he's going to be the one "whale" that they sign. He'd make that Dline nasty as hell. I also agree - go after Pollard and re-up Devin. Nice RB duo right there.
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I found it interesting that they interviewed Thomas at the combine. I bet if he's there he will be the pick. Otherwise my bet is on Chop/Newton/Koolaid in the 1st. If they go something other than edge in the 1st in the 2nd Braswell will most likely be the pick. I would love for P. Wilson at 2-59 but I bet it doesn't happen.
 
leebigeztx said:
Why would you draft a guy like chop Robinson with his lack of production? Pollard made 10m last year, what do you expect him to make with that subpar season last year. Is Al Shaair an upgrade to Cashman or is it just trying to put 49er ex players on this squad? I get Wilkins, that should be their priority, but losing Greenard at the same time is hustling backwards to me.
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Because Robinson has Parsons like traits/ability and Franklin is known not to get the best out of his players. Whoever Ryans signs off on , on the defensive side of the ball, I'm on board with.
 
leebigeztx said:
I think they're going free agent route on defense. He said the have to get better up front. Chances are, that's not a rookie, that's an established player
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Agree with what you say but with a caveat - they may let Greenard walk and take a rook edge.
 
steelbtexan said:
Because Robinson has Parsons like traits/ability and Franklin is known not to get the best out of his players. Whoever Ryans signs off on , on the defensive side of the ball, I'm on board with.
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Franklin got a lot more out of Parsons than he did Robinson. Robinson is a workout guy not a football player
 
JB said:
Franklin got a lot more out of Parsons than he did Robinson. Robinson is a workout guy not a football player
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He reminds me more of Oweh than Parsons. A good pass rusher. We will see. I hope they draft Murphy, sign Wilkins in FA and draft Braswell at 2-59. If not I'm all about drafting traits and Robinson has elite traits. If he's on the board and Ryans wants him then I'm on board with the pick. There's a reason LZ mocked Robinson to the Texans and said they should run the card to God'ell.

There used to be a coach on this MB that said Franklin does less with more than any other HC in college football.
 
JB said:
Not anymore


This is a direct contradiction to your earlier statement
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Mocks change and will probably change 10 more times before the last Thursday in April. I find it very interesting that Caserio/Ryans met with Thomas/Robinson's/Arnold/McKinstry etc... They have a nice stack of guys that should be there at 1-23 and later

Maybe I didn't make it clear, Franklin is a great recruiter, a HC not so much.
 
AcresHomesTexan said:
nfltraderumors.co

Dolphins Not Tagging DT Christian Wilkins

Ian Rapoport reports the Dolphins have decided not to use the franchise tag on DT Christian Wilkins, meaning he'll be an unrestricted free agent next week. Miami changed course in recent days after indicating the
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From the article:
The Dolphins continue to mull their options, per ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter, but the veteran reporter indicates a tag is not expected. Three of Wilkins’ 2019 first-round DT peers — Jeffery Simmons, Quinnen Williams and ex-Clemson teammate Dexter Lawrence — signed big-ticket deals worth between $22.5MM and $24MM per year. With the cap now nearly $31MM north of its 2023 place, Wilkins surely could approach this price range.
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I would rank Wilkins 4th among the DTs in that class. But his arrow is pointing up. 9 sacks, 30 pressures. Guys like that get paid. It's similar to the Nico Collins situation. Wilkins has only been an effective pass rusher for one season. But it was last season and he got the job done.

I still think Chris Jones will make it to free agency. But I'm not as certain as I once was, as Mahomes is likely restructuring. Jones is the proven commodity and will want to be the highest paid DT. That's over $30 million AAV. Signing Wilkins instead of Jones may allow the Texans to also re-sign Greenard. Would you rather have Jones and a rookie edge or Wilkins and Greenard?
 
steelbtexan said:
He reminds me more of Oweh than Parsons. A good pass rusher. We will see. I hope they draft Murphy, sign Wilkins in FA and draft Braswell at 2-59. If not I'm all about drafting traits and Robinson has elite traits. If he's on the board and Ryans wants him then I'm on board with the pick. There's a reason LZ mocked Robinson to the Texans and said they should run the card to God'ell.

There used to be a coach on this MB that said Franklin does less with more than any other HC in college football.
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LZ’s new mock has the Texans trading up a handful of spots for Quinyon Mitchell.
 
Lucky said:
From the article:

I would rank Wilkins 4th among the DTs in that class. But his arrow is pointing up. 9 sacks, 30 pressures. Guys like that get paid. It's similar to the Nico Collins situation. Wilkins has only been an effective pass rusher for one season. But it was last season and he got the job done.

I still think Chris Jones will make it to free agency. But I'm not as certain as I once was, as Mahomes is likely restructuring. Jones is the proven commodity and will want to be the highest paid DT. That's over $30 million AAV. Signing Wilkins instead of Jones may allow the Texans to also re-sign Greenard. Would you rather have Jones and a rookie edge or Wilkins and Greenard?
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I'd go Wilkens and Greenard in a heartbeat. Man that'd be a nice front. If Cashman was lost (I doubt it), then there's To'oTo'o and I'd like to see the Texans select ILB- Jaylan Ford (Texas) and SS- Jaden Hicks (Washington State). This would more than shore up the middle of the defense. Both of these guys are quick, can cover, and come downhill with authority in the run game.
 
I've come off of Barkley to a large degree. Don't get me wrong, if they go that way, I'll be pumped. But I also realize that it would be Barkley and nobody of note and/or a rookie, OR they can sign a tier 2 guy like Pollard/Swift and sign an extension with Devin and have these guys as a tag team. Two good options back there makes sense to me. Granted, no superstars, but it would make for a very solid duo. And I'd still add a day 3 rookie into the mix. I'm not sure what happens with DP at this point.
 
Porky said:
I posted the details in the player transaction thread, but Dalton Schultz has agreed to terms on a 3 year deal with the Texans.
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www.profootballrumors.com

Texans, TE Dalton Schultz Agree To Deal

A mutual interest was known to exist between the Texans and tight end Dalton Schultz. An agreement has been worked out between …
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leebigeztx said:
Why would you draft a guy like chop Robinson with his lack of production? Pollard made 10m last year, what do you expect him to make with that subpar season last year. Is Al Shaair an upgrade to Cashman or is it just trying to put 49er ex players on this squad? I get Wilkins, that should be their priority, but losing Greenard at the same time is hustling backwards to me.
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steelbtexan said:
Mocks change and will probably change 10 more times before the last Thursday in April. I find it very interesting that Caserio/Ryans met with Thomas/Robinson's/Arnold/McKinstry etc... They have a nice stack of guys that should be there at 1-23 and later

Maybe I didn't make it clear, Franklin is a great recruiter, a HC not so much.
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Get Thomas at 23 then trade up to get Terrion Arnold.
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Getting these 2 guys alone would make for a great draft. Anything else would be a cherry on top.

I'm replying to you BB. The MB IS SCREWING UP.

Thomas/Arnold, although I would prefer Thomas/Mitchell.
 
I've put together a Free Agent shopping list based on the current information:

Texans Free Agents Re-Signed:
DT- Sheldon Rankins
DT- Hassan Ridgeway
DE- Derek Barnett
CB- Steve Nelson
CB- Tavierre Thomas
OT- Josh Jones
RB- Dare Ogunbowale
K- Ka'imi Fairbairn
P- Cameron Johnston

Unrestricted Free Agent Targets:
DE- Danielle Hunter / MIN / Highly productive and stays healthy. Missed 3 games in 7 seasons. Missed 9 games in 1 season. A true veteran to bookend with Anderson.
LB- Patrick Queen / BAL / Highly productive ILB who also stays on the field. I like Cashman, but he's going to command bigger money for one healthy season....until the end.
RB- Saquon Barkley / NYG / A productive RB when healthy. Would bring some instant respect to the backfield. This means the Texans would be moving on from Singletary.
OG- Dalton Risner / MIN / He's a top performer at LG or RG. He too has stayed pretty healthy over his 5 seasons. Top 5 pass blocker and a nasty run blocker. I wanted him drafted...better late than never.

If this was accomplished....it would change my draft approach.
 
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