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08 Free Agent Market

TE is not going to make or break this team but free agency can. its a much shorter list of players drafted by the Texans than aquired via free agency. its vital that Rick Smith upgrades a position when needed if the opportunity exists (Free agency signing begins Fri, February 29, 2008) one things for sure we won't have long to wait.

In response to badboys constant attacks that the TE postion is set "OD, Putzier and Dreesen enough? I say yes." or "Would you upgrade TE before outside line backer or DE?" nobody is saying that. And this assessment, "I repeat, tight end is a strength in this O and nothing of significance will be done to add." but then adds "A cheap FA or lower round pick may be used as BPA only" & thats all I'm saying. really, the best player(s) on this team is a DE & LB, both drafted. Morlan Greenwood is your FA aquisition, overpayed to get him too, while Charlie Anderson drafted by the Texans, showed late season progress & looks like a player to me. Danny Clark was an excellent free agent aquisition, but do the Texans resign him? then you have Zac Diles who the Texans seem to have plans for the future. LB is just as set as TE which means both are fair game.

I'll trust Rick Smith to know who the best value/fit FA players to target. He'll be locked & loaded to reach out & make some signings @ the stroke of midnight, Feb 27th primarily to address CB with the guy the Texans want. the question should be who is that FA CB working under the salary cap restraints? frankly I just don't see the Texans inking impact CB because of excessive contract demands & that the Texans will use the 1st pick on one.
Just look how the Texans starting roster finished the 07 season with 15 FA starters (LT Ephraim Salaam, C Mike Flanagan, RG Mike Brisiel, FB Vonta Leach, RB Ron Dayne, WR Kevin Walter, LDE Anthony Weaver, SLB Danny Clark, WLB Morlon Greenwood, RCB Von Hutchins, FS Will Demps, P Matt Turk, K Kris Brown, KOR André Davis, LS Bryan Pittman ) & 11 drafted starters (WR Andre Johnson, LG Chester Pitts, RT Eric Winston, TE Owen Daniels, DT Amobi Okoye, NT Travis Johnson, RDE Mario Williams, MLB DeMeco Ryans, LCB Fred Bennett, SS C.C. Brown, PR Jacoby Jones.

So here is the breakdown. Texans should add one starter via FA. would he replace someone drafted or another former FA? In a best case scenero the Texans should add at least two starters via the draft (1st & 3rd rd. picks). remember the roster is constantly getting better & improving to the point that its not as easy to upgrade positions. I'm going out on a line & suggesting the Texans upgrade/draft a CB & RB. that replaces RCB Von Hutchins & Ron Dayne rearranging the total # of starters drafted to 13 & # of FA starters to 13.

I forgot to mention in my original post Carolina LT Travelle Wharton http://www.panthers.com/Team/PlayerBio.aspx?id=8134 because it would be surprising to see him becoming a free agent, he's young, talented & developing into a pretty decent LT, but they also are faced with losing RT Jordon Gross so just maybe? anyway it would take 1st rd. kinda money which would use most of the available cap space, along with resinging Andre Davis, Will Demps, Fred Weary & extending Dunta. Pure specualtion on my part, for a little more money they could also take a shot at Asante Samuel then use the 1st pick on a LT. either way it works for me, the roster is upgraded & more balanced. :)
 
beerlover said:
I forgot to mention in my original post Carolina LT Travelle Wharton http://www.panthers.com/Team/PlayerBio.aspx?id=8134 because it would be surprising to see him becoming a free agent, he's young, talented & developing into a pretty decent LT, but they also are faced with losing RT Jordon Gross so just maybe? anyway it would take 1st rd. kinda money which would use most of the available cap space, along with resinging Andre Davis, Will Demps, Fred Weary & extending Dunta. Pure specualtion on my part, for a little more money they could also take a shot at Asante Samuel then use the 1st pick on a LT. either way it works for me, the roster is upgraded & more balanced. :)
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Why do you think that they will extend Dunta this off season?
 
feebleminded said:
Why do you think that they will extend Dunta this off season?
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the Texans might want to lock him up before he is a free agent (09). would be a good time to use salary cap now to extend a key & underpaid franchise type of player like they did last off season with Andre Johnson. the injury complicates circumstances but a little faith on both sides could be equally rewarding. thats all I meant, sorry if not more specific.
 
beerlover said:
the Texans might want to lock him up before he is a free agent (09). would be a good time to use salary cap now to extend a key & underpaid franchise type of player like they did last off season with Andre Johnson. the injury complicates circumstances but a little faith on both sides could be equally rewarding. thats all I meant, sorry if not more specific.
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It would be a risky move, but we might be able to sign him for less this year than what we would sign him for after next year.
 
We could sign him at a lower price while he is injured this offseason, as well as put in an injury clause and make it more of an incentive contract with a lower base pay.
 
should mention current Texans Unrestricted/Restricted Free Agents-

UFA

Alexander, Roc
Anderson, Charlie
Barry, Kevin
Bruener, Mark
Clark, Danny
Davis, Andre
Dayne, Ron
Demps, Will
Earl, Glenn
Hutchins, Von
Kalu, N.D.
Killings, Cedric
Simmons, Jason
Turk, Matt
Weary, Fred
Wynn, Dexter

RFA

Brown, CC
Maddox, Anthony
Mathis, Jerome
 
I just hope they address CB in free agency so we can draft Jonathan Stewart. Or trade down and draft Mendenhall. I'd rather have a young unproven with potential at RB than an older back with fewer years left on his legs, regardless of past showings. We have that already with Green and Dayne.
 
beerlover said:
TE is not going to make or break this team but free agency can. its a much shorter list of players drafted by the Texans than aquired via free agency. its vital that Rick Smith upgrades a position when needed if the opportunity exists (Free agency signing begins Fri, February 29, 2008) one things for sure we won't have long to wait.

In response to badboys constant attacks that the TE postion is set "OD, Putzier and Dreesen enough? I say yes." or "Would you upgrade TE before outside line backer or DE?" nobody is saying that. And this assessment, "I repeat, tight end is a strength in this O and nothing of significance will be done to add." but then adds "A cheap FA or lower round pick may be used as BPA only" & thats all I'm saying. really, the best player(s) on this team is a DE & LB, both drafted. Morlan Greenwood is your FA aquisition, overpayed to get him too, while Charlie Anderson drafted by the Texans, showed late season progress & looks like a player to me. Danny Clark was an excellent free agent aquisition, but do the Texans resign him? then you have Zac Diles who the Texans seem to have plans for the future. LB is just as set as TE which means both are fair game.

I'll trust Rick Smith to know who the best value/fit FA players to target. He'll be locked & loaded to reach out & make some signings @ the stroke of midnight, Feb 27th primarily to address CB with the guy the Texans want. the question should be who is that FA CB working under the salary cap restraints? frankly I just don't see the Texans inking impact CB because of excessive contract demands & that the Texans will use the 1st pick on one.
Just look how the Texans starting roster finished the 07 season with 15 FA starters (LT Ephraim Salaam, C Mike Flanagan, RG Mike Brisiel, FB Vonta Leach, RB Ron Dayne, WR Kevin Walter, LDE Anthony Weaver, SLB Danny Clark, WLB Morlon Greenwood, RCB Von Hutchins, FS Will Demps, P Matt Turk, K Kris Brown, KOR André Davis, LS Bryan Pittman ) & 11 drafted starters (WR Andre Johnson, LG Chester Pitts, RT Eric Winston, TE Owen Daniels, DT Amobi Okoye, NT Travis Johnson, RDE Mario Williams, MLB DeMeco Ryans, LCB Fred Bennett, SS C.C. Brown, PR Jacoby Jones.

So here is the breakdown. Texans should add one starter via FA. would he replace someone drafted or another former FA? In a best case scenero the Texans should add at least two starters via the draft (1st & 3rd rd. picks). remember the roster is constantly getting better & improving to the point that its not as easy to upgrade positions. I'm going out on a line & suggesting the Texans upgrade/draft a CB & RB. that replaces RCB Von Hutchins & Ron Dayne rearranging the total # of starters drafted to 13 & # of FA starters to 13.

I forgot to mention in my original post Carolina LT Travelle Wharton http://www.panthers.com/Team/PlayerBio.aspx?id=8134 because it would be surprising to see him becoming a free agent, he's young, talented & developing into a pretty decent LT, but they also are faced with losing RT Jordon Gross so just maybe? anyway it would take 1st rd. kinda money which would use most of the available cap space, along with resinging Andre Davis, Will Demps, Fred Weary & extending Dunta. Pure specualtion on my part, for a little more money they could also take a shot at Asante Samuel then use the 1st pick on a LT. either way it works for me, the roster is upgraded & more balanced. :)
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Beerlover, take a breath and review your thread as I just did. You accuse me of "constant attacks". Here is the flow with me paraphrasing some posters.

Post 1: Beerlover "TE is a surprise need.."
Post 18: BuddyBoy "I think it (TE) is a point of strength"
Post 19: Badboy agrees with BuddyBoy
Post 22: DallasTexan "No way do we need to glance at another TE. We can draft one in 6th for depth."
Post 30: Badboy discusses costs of cutting current TEs like Breuner. I said TE is a strength not a weakness.
Post 32: Beerlover "any Texans fan who has been aware of Texans' needs & shortcomings knows TE is and has never been one of it's strengths". You chose to insult me and others in that if we disagree with you we "could not be aware".
Post 35: Maddict5 "We can get TEs cheap.. I'm not too worried about it."
Post 36: Badboy disagreed with Beerlover's post #32 and offered a reasonable assessment for my opinion. My quote was TE is a strength in this O and nothing ofsignificance will be done. I then said a cheap FA or lower round draft pick might be used if TE was the BPA. In other words, we would not waste even a lower pick on a MLB or QB.
Post 38: Bong responding to my post "Only thing wrong with TE corps is Breuner's age and OD's blocking. Could see huge TE like Cottham in sixth or 7th". Agreeing with what I said.
Post 39: TexansSeminole: "I agree with you (Badboy) if we add another TE it will be later rounds." Again indicating TE is not a surprising need.
Post 40: Another sarcastic insulting post by Beerlover "Well, if TE is a strength that's not saying much is it?" This post did offer good info to support your POV and seemed to back off your original statement concerning "surprising need."
Post 41: Badboy catches error that TE Breuner is an UFA.
Post 44: Texan Mike "But I think TE is about our least concern".

I thought the MB was a place for fans to discuss Texans football. To agree and disagree. Of the many that disagreed with your opinion, it is interesting that you thought I was attacking you. The attack seems to be from you towards me. My assessment may be from an ass in you opinion, but at least I can make mine known without name calling.
 
TexansSeminole said:
It would be a risky move, but we might be able to sign him for less this year than what we would sign him for after next year.
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Yes it is a risky move. The main quetion should be who will the Texans want to tag in '09 ? If you don't do something this offseaon....then you'll have to use the tag on him in '09. Or get held up in a bidding war. Just keep an eye on what Samuels will comand in the open market.

I'm not advocating either way....but to redo the deal now would defer a lot of money down the line. And yes it would be a huge gamble.
 
Well it looks like the Raiders are going to Franchise Nnamdi Asomugha Oakland UFA so we won't have a shot at him.
 
PHAROAH said:
Well it looks like the Raiders are going to Franchise Nnamdi Asomugha Oakland UFA so we won't have a shot at him.
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Uh, oh. Down to Tufant? On re-signing Dunte, I think the Texans should wait as long as possible after he returns to verify his recovery. I am very tired of giving cap $ to injured players. If we came up with a starter in Bennett in 4th round, I can see Rick Smith doing his thing again.

Question, if a non starting QB restricted free agent was worth two 2nds to become our starter, would we attempt a trade for Asomugha?
 
badboy said:
Uh, oh. Down to Tufant? On re-signing Dunte, I think the Texans should wait as long as possible after he returns to verify his recovery. I am very tired of giving cap $ to injured players. If we came up with a starter in Bennett in 4th round, I can see Rick Smith doing his thing again.

Question, if a non starting QB restricted free agent was worth two 2nds to become our starter, would we attempt a trade for Asomugha?
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If he's tagged. Hope you're willing to give like 2 firsts or something.

Looks more and more at this point we'll be looking at LBs,S, and maybe a second tier CB(My guess is Trufant could get tagged too). Other then Turner(who i'm still not that high on) I don't see any major FA RB.

I guess we'll see what Smith does but.... looks more and more towards CB in the first now.
 
Goldensilence said:
If he's tagged. Hope you're willing to give like 2 firsts or something.

Looks more and more at this point we'll be looking at LBs,S, and maybe a second tier CB(My guess is Trufant could get tagged too). Other then Turner(who i'm still not that high on) I don't see any major FA RB.

I guess we'll see what Smith does but.... looks more and more towards CB in the first now.
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I agree. But remember that the talk on Schaub was two firsts and Atlanta took less. Just saying. I like Asante Samuel but doubt Smith will go that high. At least, if we do not get a CB in FA, we can rectify that in draft. I'm just leery of Bennett and a rookie. Does this give FS Demps an advantage in his negotiations?

Needing a corner in draft would make a trade down more enticing.

How about a trade with Dallas for both 1s? They get our #18 and our 4th round this year + our #1 next year.

Texans go for a CB and either a LT or RB with two firsts and in 3rd the opposite LT or RB? We fill three major holes. I think Dallas would accept this.
 
I don't see the Texans relying on a rookie in what ever round going into next season at the CB position I think we will spend the money on a top corner and it depends on where Daunta is in recovery how much they will spend. I think if he is far off they will go after Asante Samuel if he is really close they will probably go after Drayton Florence or Trufant because based off what was reported on the NFL Network the seahawks will not franchise him.
 
badboy said:
I agree. But remember that the talk on Schaub was two firsts and Atlanta took less. Just saying.
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Schaub had a high RFA tender so it was a 1st and 3rd as the starting point.

I like Asante Samuel but doubt Smith will go that high.
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Samuel negotiated last year to not be tagged this year so there is no pick consideration for him, just a boatload of money.
 
infantrycak said:
Schaub had a high RFA tender so it was a 1st and 3rd as the starting point.



Samuel negotiated last year to not be tagged this year so there is no pick consideration for him, just a boatload of money.
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Thanks for the correction. Did not mean to mis-speak but thought the 1st & 3rd was a come down from the two firsts. Icak, your thoughts on a possible trade? I just don't think the Texans will give up much but I agree with Pharoah that starting a rookie and a sophomore is risky. That being said, Bennett can hold his own and depends on whom we selected in draft I guess?
 
badboy said:
How about a trade with Dallas for both 1s? They get our #18 and our 4th round this year + our #1 next year.

I think Dallas would accept this.
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Why? And why would Smith & Kubiak gamble next year's pick? What if injuries to AJ or Mario or DeMeco push the Texans up into the top 10? The Texans aren't one player (at the 28th pick in the draft) away from the Super Bowl. Dallas might be, that's why they'll keep the pick or try to move into the top 10.
 
Ok guys we have to look at the CB free Agents that we think the texans will sign now that CB Asomugha, Nnamdi UFA Raiders will get the franchise tag who do you guys and gals think the texans will sign to contract and who will be the best fit for our defense?

I like Marcus Trufant and with Ray Rhodes coming over from the Seahawks I think that it will be an easy sell since he is on the staff plus it is our biggest need outside of Running back and the Safety position.:aggressive:
 
PHAROAH said:
I don't see the Texans relying on a rookie in what ever round going into next season at the CB position I think we will spend the money on a top corner and it depends on where Daunta is in recovery how much they will spend. I think if he is far off they will go after Asante Samuel if he is really close they will probably go after Drayton Florence or Trufant because based off what was reported on the NFL Network the seahawks will not franchise him.
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No way this team goes after Florence after the Schaub hit.

But I do agree on I don't think we'll be straight relying on A rookie and a Sophmore corner. Trufant will probably be the guy we'll target.

Dunta is a BIG question mark and I really hope he not only makes it back but is still at full speed.Guy has drive so i wouldn't under estimate anything he does. His injury really came ata bad time far as do we sign him to a long term extension like we smartly did with AJ. Prior to the injury it would've been an inmmediate yes.

My conern in going aftert a top flight corner is like San Fran last year spendinga boatload on Nate and still being sub par.
 
badboy said:
Icak, your thoughts on a possible trade?
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I think the attitude of basically every GM and particularly this one is to entertain and even solicit trade offers. What actually gets presented on draft day is something we generally don't hear about unless the deal gets done. I think we will again see them try (we may not see the failures) to bring in several FA's to upgrade the positions of highest need so the draft picks have less pressure to start. We'll just have to see what they pull off in free agency.
 
Goldensilence said:
No way this team goes after Florence after the Schaub hit.

But I do agree on I don't think we'll be straight relying on A rookie and a Sophmore corner. Trufant will probably be the guy we'll target.

Dunta is a BIG question mark and I really hope he not only makes it back but is still at full speed.Guy has drive so i wouldn't under estimate anything he does. His injury really came ata bad time far as do we sign him to a long term extension like we smartly did with AJ. Prior to the injury it would've been an inmmediate yes.

My conern in going aftert a top flight corner is like San Fran last year spendinga boatload on Nate and still being sub par.
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I agree with you but we have to draft really good and not rely on one free agent signing. I think we sign at least one big free agent and the rest will be mid level guys but we need to bring in guys who are at the starting level.
 
PHAROAH said:
I like Marcus Trufant and with Ray Rhodes coming over from the Seahawks I think that it will be an easy sell...
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Goldensilence said:
Trufant will probably be the guy we'll target.

My conern in going aftert a top flight corner is like San Fran last year spendinga boatload on Nate and still being sub par.
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Well, the contract that Clement got (8 years, $80 million, $22 million guaranteed) will be the starting point with Trufant. Do you really believe the Texans will make an offer like that? I can't see it.
 
Lucky said:
Well, the contract that Clement got (8 years, $80 million, $22 million guaranteed) will be the starting point with Trufant. Do you really believe the Texans will make an offer like that? I can't see it.
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No one will get the type of contract for a cornerback again unless they Deion Sanders type ability and I think that the owners see that so we all know Marcus Trufant will not command that type of money he won't get over 30 million for his entire contract.
 
PHAROAH said:
No one will get the type of contract for a cornerback again unless they Deion Sanders type ability and I think that the owners see that
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Really, how?

so we all know Marcus Trufant will not command that type of money he won't get over 30 million for his entire contract.
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History doesn't really support that kind of number.

Safety Chris Hope--$30 mil contract in 2006
Aged CB Ty Law--$31.5 mil contact in 2006
Charles Woodson--$52.5 mil contract in 2006
 
Rick Smith has said (1) that he wants some DBs with size and (2) that they will not be spending an exobitant ammount of money.

Therefore, I would look for guys like Williams James from Philly or Randall Gay from NE.
 
nero THE zero said:
Rick Smith has said (1) that he wants some DBs with size and (2) that they will not be spending an exobitant ammount of money.

Therefore, I would look for guys like Williams James from Philly or Randall Gay from NE.
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I thought Randal Gay got his contract extended recently.
 
Lucky said:
Why? And why would Smith & Kubiak gamble next year's pick? What if injuries to AJ or Mario or DeMeco push the Texans up into the top 10? The Texans aren't one player (at the 28th pick in the draft) away from the Super Bowl. Dallas might be, that's why they'll keep the pick or try to move into the top 10.
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Fair questions. I think Dallas wants a new RB to replace Jones. Barber runs as hard as any rb in NFL but takes a beating. Jones wants a name RB. Many have talked about him trading up for McFadden. I don't think he has enough to offer. I think he needs to get into top 4 or 5 and two low 1sts will not do it. Stewart is possible at #18 while Mendenhall may or may not be. He can get a CB in 2nd.

You don't draft this year on what you might have injured next year. Cowboys have #22 and #28 and could go Roy Jones @ either as Jones & Jones are both Arkansas players. I think if he could sign Stewart a possible franchise player, Jerry would be ecstatic.

You are correct, Texans are not one player away from SB, but we are not drafting for that. They are drafting to plug holes at RB, CB and LT especially. FA could effect that.
 
PHAROAH said:
...Marcus Trufant will not command that type of money he won't get over 30 million for his entire contract.
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Trufant won't get $30 million guaranteed. There is a certain amount of fluff at the end of these contracts. But, Trufant will almost certainly get a similar looking contract to Clements'. Which will carry a high cap number for much of the contract.

Of course if you have information that contradicts my assertion, please share.
 
infantrycak said:
I think the attitude of basically every GM and particularly this one is to entertain and even solicit trade offers. What actually gets presented on draft day is something we generally don't hear about unless the deal gets done. I think we will again see them try (we may not see the failures) to bring in several FA's to upgrade the positions of highest need so the draft picks have less pressure to start. We'll just have to see what they pull off in free agency.
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Compare Dunte's injury and AJ's from early 2007 season. I think Robinson's was much more severe. Is that correct? He is going to be out much longer.
 
badboy said:
Compare Dunte's injury and AJ's from early 2007 season. I think Robinson's was much more severe. Is that correct? He is going to be out much longer.
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Yes Robinson's is more severe. Not following how that responded to what I was saying.
 
badboy said:
Fair questions. I think Dallas wants a new RB to replace Jones.
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But, why trade with Houston? Aren't there teams drafting ahead of the Texans that would take that deal? And isn't Houston one of the teams that could use a RB? If Dallas were so interested in moving up to get a RB, they would target a team that drafts ahead of the Texans.

Now, I don't believe the Cowboys will move up for a RB (except possibly McFadden). Dallas can find a backup RB in the 2nd, 3rd, and maybe even 4th round of this draft. That's how deep it is at RB. With a team that has questions in the secondary, the offensive line, and maybe even WR, the Cowboys really can't afford to burn two 1st rounders on what would probably be a backup RB.
 
Lucky said:
But, why trade with Houston? Aren't there teams drafting ahead of the Texans that would take that deal? And isn't Houston one of the teams that could use a RB? If Dallas were so interested in moving up to get a RB, they would target a team that drafts ahead of the Texans.

Now, I don't believe the Cowboys will move up for a RB (except possibly McFadden). Dallas can find a backup RB in the 2nd, 3rd, and maybe even 4th round of this draft. That's how deep it is at RB. With a team that has questions in the secondary, the offensive line, and maybe even WR, the Cowboys really can't afford to burn two 1st rounders on what would probably be a backup RB.
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good point. I still see best value going WR and CB first...but this is Jerruh.
 
Lucky said:
Well, the contract that Clement got (8 years, $80 million, $22 million guaranteed) will be the starting point with Trufant. Do you really believe the Texans will make an offer like that? I can't see it.
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I like Gay. Hurt his arm in the SB kinda opened the door for the miracle. Some one more savie than me is going to have to find the link. 'Cause I don't see where he's been reigned yet. Last news I see is from last year.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2881585

We're not the only ones looking at him. Every board looking for reasonably priced veteran CBs has the guy listed.



http://www.kffl.com/static/nfl/features/freeagents/fa.php?option=By+Team&y=2008

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All these FA CBs are going to be expensive relative to their value.

We are going to have to draft into the secondary to get favorable results.
 
infantrycak said:
Yes Robinson's is more severe. Not following how that responded to what I was saying.
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No correlation to your comments but post 71 by Golden silence was talking about DR's injury. I think you had mentioned knowledge of DR's injury on another thread and I threw open to your input.
 
Lucky said:
But, why trade with Houston? Aren't there teams drafting ahead of the Texans that would take that deal? And isn't Houston one of the teams that could use a RB? If Dallas were so interested in moving up to get a RB, they would target a team that drafts ahead of the Texans.

Now, I don't believe the Cowboys will move up for a RB (except possibly McFadden). Dallas can find a backup RB in the 2nd, 3rd, and maybe even 4th round of this draft. That's how deep it is at RB. With a team that has questions in the secondary, the offensive line, and maybe even WR, the Cowboys really can't afford to burn two 1st rounders on what would probably be a backup RB.
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I understand your points and the draft would have to fall just right. I think Dallas would hope Mendenhall and Stewart drop to Houston, allowing one to fall past to 22. If only one is there at 18 Dallas might go for a trade as "last shot". It is a possiblity that I threw out for discussion. Doesn't hurt my feeling if no one thinks it will happen.

Yes, Houston needs an RB and my scenario would have them selecting Jamaal Charles and Tony Hollings. I am not sure I agree that there are strong RB candidates for later rounds. That comment will garner a few boos, I'm sure.
 
badboy said:
Yes, Houston needs an RB and my scenario would have them selecting Jamaal Charles and Tony Hollings.
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I know you meant Tony Hill. But what a Freudian slip linking these two. :)

The most logical scenario for the Texans to trade down would involve a team targeting a player the Eagles or maybe Bucs covet. Maybe a WR/KR like Cal's Desean Jackson could interest teams looking for a home run hitter. Maybe get the Titans and the Jags in a bidding war.
 
Lucky said:
Why? And why would Smith & Kubiak gamble next year's pick? What if injuries to AJ or Mario or DeMeco push the Texans up into the top 10? The Texans aren't one player (at the 28th pick in the draft) away from the Super Bowl.
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im an advocate of trying to get extra picks this year by trading next yrs.. and obviously ^^ is the worst case scenario (trading a future top 10) but id take that chance for a few simple reasons..

1) with all the juniors declaring this year, its likely to be a much better quality draft than next years
2) like kubiak said getting from an 8 win team to a 10/11 win (playoff) team is the most difficult step which is why we need a nice influx of talent this year
3) who knows how long gibbs will be around? i say get our starting o-linemen in this year and let him start teaching them as soon as possible.. and with our DB deficiency, we'll need extra picks to cover all those bases
 
Trading down is our best solution.

I don't see Jerry Jones picking up JStew, btw, he already has his power RB in Barber.

I would love to trade with Dallas though, we could get so many needs out of the way with that.
 
free agents Texans need to re-sign

Andre Davis
Will Demps
Von Hutchins
Danny Clark
Charlie Anderson
N.D. Kalu
Fred Weary
Matt Turk
Glen Earl

extend restricted free agents

C.C. Brown
Anthony Maddox
 
beerlover said:
free agents Texans need to re-sign

Will Demps
Von Hutchins
Glen Earl

extend restricted free agents

C.C. Brown
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You would bring all of these guys back? I doubt more than a couple of these guys will be back with the team.
 
AnthonyE said:
Trading down is our best solution.

I don't see Jerry Jones picking up JStew, btw, he already has his power RB in Barber.

I would love to trade with Dallas though, we could get so many needs out of the way with that.
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FYI, Stewart has Daren McFadden type speed 4.48 to 4.42 and is 25 lbs heavier. Mendenhall and STewart are same height and speed @ 4.48 and again Mendenhall is 210 lbs. Stewart has that rare speed to get the ball up the field and power to pound when needed. I really hope he is there @ #18 and we select him.
 
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