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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.
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.
