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2022 OTA’s Mini Camp And Pre Season
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Texansballer74
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austins23
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He read that like a computer!
My Prime App is through AppleTv. Fingers crossed.
With integrity…
CloakNNNdagger
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My greatest hope for this short week game is that the short week is kind to everyone's body during the game.
CloakNNNdagger
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Texansballer74
The Marine
CloakNNNdagger
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Pretty good assessment of the status.
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Houston Texans 53 Man Roster Prediction, Version 3.0
SEAN PENDERGAST AUGUST 23, 2022 4:00AM
We've had three weeks of practices and two preseason games for players to make an impression on Lovie Smith and Nick Caserio (and, on film, 31 other NFL front offices, in the event said players get released). Now, it starts to get interesting, with one more preseason game coming up on Thursday against the 49ers, and a handful more practices before the final cutdown date of August 30.
There are some very interesting position battles ongoing in Texans camp, and more than a few surprise names that will make the team, and likewise, some potential surprise cuts. As of Tuesday morning, here is what my 53-man roster would look like (knowing that at least a couple of the Week 1 members of the 53-man roster are probably playing for other teams right now):
QUARTERBACK (2): Davis Mills, Kyle Allen
RUNNING BACK (4): Marlon Mack, Rex Burkhead, Dameon Pierce, Troy Hairston
TIGHT END (3): Brevin Jordan, Pharaoh Brown, Teagan Quitoriano
WIDE RECEIVER (5): Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins, Chris Conley, Phillip Dorsett, Chris Moore
OFFENSIVE LINE (9): Laremy Tunsil, A.J. Cann, Kenyon Green, Tytus Howard, Justin Britt, Charlie Heck, Justin McCray, Austin Deculus, Scott Quessenberry
DEFENSIVE LINE (10): Roy Lopez, Maliek Collins, Jon Greenard, Jerry Hughes, Mario Addison, Thomas Booker, Rasheem Green, Kurt Hinish, Obo Okoronkwo, Michael Dwumfour
LINEBACKER (7): Kamu Grugier-Hill, Christian Kirksey, Garret Wallow, Christian Harris, Blake Cashman, Kevin Pierre-Louis, Eric Hansen
CORNERBACK (6): Derek Stingley, Jr., Steven Nelson, Tavierre Thomas, Desmond King, Tremon Smith, Isaac Yiadom
SAFETY (4): Jalen Pitre, Eric Murray, Jonathan Owens, Terrence Brooks
SPECIALISTS (3): Jon Weeks, Cam Johnston, Ka'imi Fairbairn
In summary, here are the changes from the last time we did this exercise, at the outset of training camp:
NEW GUYS IN:
Chris Moore
Troy Hairston
Scott Quessenberry
Obo Okoronkwo
Michael Dwumfour
Eric Hansen
SHOWN THE DOOR:
Chad Beebe
Andy Janovich
Darius Anderson
Max Scharping
Ross Blacklock
Neville Hewitt
A few thoughts on this iteration of the Texans' 2022 roster:
Jeff Driskel has been good, but not good enough
Driskel has unequivocally been one of the heroes of each of the Texans' first two preseason games. He's been the one engineering the game winning drives, and the one throwing the winning touchdown passes in the waning moments. The 2022 training camp version of Driskel is light years ahead of last year's version. That said, roster spots, even on a rebuilding team (hell, ESPECIALLY on a rebuilding team?), are precious, and the fact of the matter is that the Texans can have Driskel sit at home and be ready for a phone call any time there is a QB injury or COVID hits. Nobody is calling Jeff Driskel to make him their backup quarterback.
Churn in the running back room
The running back room for the Texans has gotten interesting. At the top of the depth chart, it may have Marlon Mack listed, but anyone with a working set of eyeballs and access to training camp and tape of the win over the Saints knows that Dameon Pierce is, by far, the best player in that room. I had Darius Anderson in my most recent 53-man projection, but he tore his knee up the next day (MY BAD! I jinxed him!), and the Texans released FB Andy Janovich, so I have Troy Hairston, a converted defensive end now paying fullback, in Janovich's place.
Bye bye, Blacklock (and Scharping)
The biggest takeaway to pull from this version of the 53-man roster is that I am projecting the end of the line for two Texans second round pick disappointments. Scharping, a 2019 second round pick, has had no shortage of opportunity to seize the spot at left guard this training camp, and he still looks lost. Similarly, Blacklock, the Texans' 2020 second round pick, needed a big preseason to secure his spot for another year. He was abysmal on Friday against the Rams, and banged up at practice on Monday. Not good, when you're fighting for a post in one of the deeper position groups on the team. The hourglass is running out of sand for both of these guys.
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Houston Texans 53 Man Roster Prediction, Version 3.0
SEAN PENDERGAST AUGUST 23, 2022 4:00AM
We've had three weeks of practices and two preseason games for players to make an impression on Lovie Smith and Nick Caserio (and, on film, 31 other NFL front offices, in the event said players get released). Now, it starts to get interesting, with one more preseason game coming up on Thursday against the 49ers, and a handful more practices before the final cutdown date of August 30.
There are some very interesting position battles ongoing in Texans camp, and more than a few surprise names that will make the team, and likewise, some potential surprise cuts. As of Tuesday morning, here is what my 53-man roster would look like (knowing that at least a couple of the Week 1 members of the 53-man roster are probably playing for other teams right now):
QUARTERBACK (2): Davis Mills, Kyle Allen
RUNNING BACK (4): Marlon Mack, Rex Burkhead, Dameon Pierce, Troy Hairston
TIGHT END (3): Brevin Jordan, Pharaoh Brown, Teagan Quitoriano
WIDE RECEIVER (5): Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins, Chris Conley, Phillip Dorsett, Chris Moore
OFFENSIVE LINE (9): Laremy Tunsil, A.J. Cann, Kenyon Green, Tytus Howard, Justin Britt, Charlie Heck, Justin McCray, Austin Deculus, Scott Quessenberry
DEFENSIVE LINE (10): Roy Lopez, Maliek Collins, Jon Greenard, Jerry Hughes, Mario Addison, Thomas Booker, Rasheem Green, Kurt Hinish, Obo Okoronkwo, Michael Dwumfour
LINEBACKER (7): Kamu Grugier-Hill, Christian Kirksey, Garret Wallow, Christian Harris, Blake Cashman, Kevin Pierre-Louis, Eric Hansen
CORNERBACK (6): Derek Stingley, Jr., Steven Nelson, Tavierre Thomas, Desmond King, Tremon Smith, Isaac Yiadom
SAFETY (4): Jalen Pitre, Eric Murray, Jonathan Owens, Terrence Brooks
SPECIALISTS (3): Jon Weeks, Cam Johnston, Ka'imi Fairbairn
In summary, here are the changes from the last time we did this exercise, at the outset of training camp:
NEW GUYS IN:
Chris Moore
Troy Hairston
Scott Quessenberry
Obo Okoronkwo
Michael Dwumfour
Eric Hansen
SHOWN THE DOOR:
Chad Beebe
Andy Janovich
Darius Anderson
Max Scharping
Ross Blacklock
Neville Hewitt
A few thoughts on this iteration of the Texans' 2022 roster:
Jeff Driskel has been good, but not good enough
Driskel has unequivocally been one of the heroes of each of the Texans' first two preseason games. He's been the one engineering the game winning drives, and the one throwing the winning touchdown passes in the waning moments. The 2022 training camp version of Driskel is light years ahead of last year's version. That said, roster spots, even on a rebuilding team (hell, ESPECIALLY on a rebuilding team?), are precious, and the fact of the matter is that the Texans can have Driskel sit at home and be ready for a phone call any time there is a QB injury or COVID hits. Nobody is calling Jeff Driskel to make him their backup quarterback.
Churn in the running back room
The running back room for the Texans has gotten interesting. At the top of the depth chart, it may have Marlon Mack listed, but anyone with a working set of eyeballs and access to training camp and tape of the win over the Saints knows that Dameon Pierce is, by far, the best player in that room. I had Darius Anderson in my most recent 53-man projection, but he tore his knee up the next day (MY BAD! I jinxed him!), and the Texans released FB Andy Janovich, so I have Troy Hairston, a converted defensive end now paying fullback, in Janovich's place.
Bye bye, Blacklock (and Scharping)
The biggest takeaway to pull from this version of the 53-man roster is that I am projecting the end of the line for two Texans second round pick disappointments. Scharping, a 2019 second round pick, has had no shortage of opportunity to seize the spot at left guard this training camp, and he still looks lost. Similarly, Blacklock, the Texans' 2020 second round pick, needed a big preseason to secure his spot for another year. He was abysmal on Friday against the Rams, and banged up at practice on Monday. Not good, when you're fighting for a post in one of the deeper position groups on the team. The hourglass is running out of sand for both of these guys.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Green will make his debut tomorrow. Blacklock's absence is as good as a pink slip. In the big picture, Scharping has seemed to have taken a big step.............backwards.
TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
23 offense 27 defense seems unbalanced. But if we’re keeping these numbers i’d like to see Rivers make the roster over Dwumfor. A DE like Green can kick inside to DT occasionally. But this defense needs pass rushers and Rivers can get to the QB. I hope he makes the team.
Porky
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I agree that Blacklock and Sharping will be axed. I think McCray can be a swing C/G in the event of injury or poor performance. Green might not play 100% of the snaps for a few weeks, so McCray might see more action than we'd like early on.
So, two more 2nd round picks completely down the drain.
As to Dwumfour, I know they are somewhat different skillsets, but to my eyes Rivers has clearly outplayed MD, so on my roster, I've got Rivers there instead of M Dwumfour.
So, two more 2nd round picks completely down the drain.
As to Dwumfour, I know they are somewhat different skillsets, but to my eyes Rivers has clearly outplayed MD, so on my roster, I've got Rivers there instead of M Dwumfour.
TexansBull
Hall of Fame
So since the 2018 draft to 2020, the last three drafts of OB, the the only 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round drafted players that are still on the team are:
Tytus Howard (1st -2019)
Johnathan Grennard (3rd - 2020)
- In 2018 there were no 1st or 2nd round picks. Three 3rd picks.
- In 2019 there was one 1st (Howard), two 2nds, and one 3rd
- in 2020 there were one 2nd and one 3rd (Greenard)
No 2018 first because of the trade for Watson.
No 2020 first because of the trade for Tunsil.
Tunsil is still on the team. Allegedly. So there is that.
I agree. Sharping most likely will be axed. But I don't think McCray has shown to be any better. I think that is a big problem with our scouting department. They saw McCray last year & paid him to come back. I don't get it.
Porky
Hall of Fame
Better? No, McCray is not a lot better...if any. So, in that sense, I agree with you. But he is more versatile. If you ax McCray you lose a guy that can play C as well as G which is what you want in a reserve...someone with position flexibility. Max strikes me as a guard only. There could be someone axed from another team with a better line that will be an upgrade to our backups, but you can't predict those things. I'm basing this off of what the roster is currently composed of...but yes it's possible neither will be there against the Dolts.
Brisco_County
Apples and roadmaps
I would rather keep Ogunwale. He was better than anyone not named Pierce in short yardage.
The Jets have Mims on the market, would you give up a 6th or 7th rd pick for him? ,I would.
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TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
Hinish playing with starters and getting a sack!
Keys? Um, I haven't seen Mims this preseason, but based off his college career I would.
He's on the Jets and just requested a trade
OptimisticTexan
2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
Mims would be a really nice pick up. Based on his statements…..he’s frustrated b/c the Jets refuse to utilize him. They’ve picked more receivers since they drafted Mims in RD2. If they could get him for a RD6 pick…..that’s a move you make, but in all honesty I think there would be several teams willing to cough up a RD6. Texans have a projected top 5 pick in the 2023 draft so who knows unless the Lions throw their hat in the ring. Would a RD5 be too much?
TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
I just read this article on Mims:
The downfall of Denzel Mims: Here's what really happened to the Jets WR
A deep dive into Denzel Mims' stats and film reveals why the New York Jets wide receiver experienced a dismal 2021 season.
jetsxfactor.com
Points to a penalty prone player that plays with poor fundamentals. Maybe he does better with a change of scenery? Or maybe he’s a low effort player when things don’t go his way? At any rate i’d take my chances with Conley or Camp who the team has already paid for if the team is looking for a hyper athletic big body receiver.
The team needs a slot with great hands and route running. What Metchie was supposed to bring. That’s not Mims’ skillset.
Mims would theoretically be competing with Collins/Conley for playing time and imo would be on the outside looking in especially without benefit of an offseason with the team. Lack of playing time is why he wants out of NY.
OptimisticTexan
2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
I just read this article on Mims:
The downfall of Denzel Mims: Here's what really happened to the Jets WR
A deep dive into Denzel Mims' stats and film reveals why the New York Jets wide receiver experienced a dismal 2021 season.
Points to a penalty prone player that plays with poor fundamentals. Maybe he does better with a change of scenery? Or maybe he’s a low effort player when things don’t go his way? At any rate i’d take my chances with Conley or Camp who the team has already paid for if the team is looking for a hyper athletic big body receiver.
The team needs a slot with great hands and route running. What Metchie was supposed to bring. That’s not Mims’ skillset.
Mims would theoretically be competing with Collins/Conley for playing time and imo would be on the outside looking in especially without benefit of an offseason with the team. Lack of playing time is why he wants out of NY.
Agree….Mims was a player I liked in the draft.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
But would you pay a steeper price for him, like a 4th round pick ?
But is there any change that if the Jets can't move him by the end of the month they release outright ?
For a guy that has 31 catches for zero TDs in his 2 year career? On 2nd thought, I'll just wait until he's waived.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
I would give up the Anthony Miller price. A 5th, but I've always liked Mims a lot.
Brisco_County
Apples and roadmaps
I just read that Rivers is out for the season with a torn bicep tendon.
leebigeztx
Keep it Movin!
I still don't know why they didn't draft Orlando Brown Jr in the 3rd rd vs Rankins. If they make that pick, they never have to trade for Tunsil.
TexansBull
Hall of Fame
That was the year Rick Smith took his leave of absence. Or he lost the in-house battle with OB.
I am sure you can agree that they should have just fired them both. Would have solved a lot of heart ache. Years worth.
leebigeztx
Keep it Movin!
Yep, just like they should've fired everyone in 2020 after they fired OB
That regime was dysfunctional is why.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Brisco_County
Apples and roadmaps
Which is exactly how it should be when you're opening the season against a division rival.
I won't be surprised if we catch the Colts off guard in game 1.
Texansballer74
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TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
Pierce is gonna be inserted into the starting lineup quicker than a QB starting the season as backup under OB.
michaelm
vox nihili
Texans RBs.... Burkhead, Pierce, Ogunbowale
It hasn't been for the last 4yrs. Hey, maybe he will live up to his potential and play great during his walk yr. It's happened with other players quite often. If it does, do you re-sign him to a big contract? I'm on the fence, I dont like guys that only play well during contract yrs. You were...
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I bet we see at least a half of Mack getting the majority of the carries week 1. I bet Lovie thinks he’ll be productive behind the starting lineup, which we haven’t seen.
i hope beyond hope that Mack has a huge chip on his shoulder & has a career game in a dominating win against his old team.
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