2023 Free Agency
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mussop
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I like him a lot but o don’t see the comparison.
I think the comparison to a young healthy Vander Esch is appropriate.
leebigeztx
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There are some quality free agents available. Most probably don't want to go to camp, but they're going to be standard ,cheap 1 yr deals.
Yannick N. might be of some help in the DL rotationTop 100 Available 2023 NFL Free Agents List
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There are some quality free agents available. Most probably don't want to go to camp, but they're going to be standard ,cheap 1 yr deals.
badboy
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I expected this after not drafting a guard..
If nothing else this should put the end to the Texans don't believe in investing in the OL. Plenty of draft and financial capital with a veteran OL coach.
2 high dollar free agents
2 first-round picks by the team
2nd round center (or at least a free agent or draft pick who beat him out)
I thought we already signed him.
The operative word is extension
TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
If there is any unit on the team that needs stability and cohesion it’s the offensive line. This line looks a lot better than the one Carr was behind his rookie season. Or even WD40.
TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
Jacob Martin released by Broncos. I’d like for the Texans to bring him back if the price is right.
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Broncos Release DE Jacob Martin
The Denver Broncos officially released veteran DE Jacob Martin on Wednesday. According to OverTheCap.com, releasing Martin will free up $3,823,529 of available cap space while creating $1 million in dead money. Martin, 27, is a former sixth-round
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The Pencil Neck
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We traded for him. IIRC, we sent a 6th round pick to the Bucs and they gave us Shaq Mason and a 7th round pick.
Number19
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Mason will be only 30 this coming season and doesn't seem to have any serious injury history.
So, does this mean we’re extending Stroud and Anderson next?
Maybe to lower his $8.5M cap hit?
That would make sense
Mason is really good
badboy
Hall of Fame
Yes but historically teams often overpay in FA. Getting 4 years at a hole to protect Stroud is worth it. His 69 % PFF should increase significantly and he only gave up one sack.
It is the two positions to his left that greatly concerns me.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Only two players cap, our book ends, over $10 m which I think is remarkable. The last two drafts and free agency signings put Texans in good cap space. I don’t expect extending Tytus to impact it much.
badboy
Hall of Fame
The trade brought Mason's last contract year with him. The extension puts him under team control 4 years. Unknown yet how $ will be divided but the signing bonus should be prorated over the four seasons. My initial concern was it was a rework with 2023 being one of three years.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Radio guys were saying Ryans could use Martin in many ways as with Anderson. Also said Martin had not been used correctly with us before. I agree.
TexanBorn51
Veteran
Free agent EDGE Jake Martin is visiting the Texans on Thursday.
He was just cut yesterday, so this is a pretty strong sign of interest by the Texans. Martin was with Houston from 2019-2021 and was part of the Jadeveon Clowney trade with the Seahawks. He'd likely be a depth piece for Houston if signed.
He was just cut yesterday, so this is a pretty strong sign of interest by the Texans. Martin was with Houston from 2019-2021 and was part of the Jadeveon Clowney trade with the Seahawks. He'd likely be a depth piece for Houston if signed.
TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
He’d be the favorite to get his designated pass rusher role back that Ogbo filled when he left. Current competition for that slot is Winovich/Rivers. Maybe Horton, but I think Horton would be pushed inside on passing downs so a different role.
I’m concerned about the recovery from a frayed patellar tendon. @CloakNNNdagger what is usually the long term performance outlook for that injury?
If he is reasonably priced and healthy he’d be a welcome addition. Can’t have too many pass rushers.
They now have depth at the IOL spots. So if you under perform you will be replaced. Competition/depth is a good thing. It wont surprise me to see Patterson starting at some point this season, even if all of the IOL are healthy.
badboy
Hall of Fame
I would have preferred that patterson remained At center in college. However, his senior year as a guard definitely benefits the texans.
He played better at OG then Center IMHO.
sandman
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I'm emotionally invested in Green as both an Aggie and a high draft pick, but I am totally OK with everyone not named Tunsil having nothing given to them to start TC. Make 'em all earn it. On the flip side, I don't want to cheer for someone just because they were cheap so that I can say I was smarter than the people that do this for a living.
Texansballer74
The Marine
Texans sign Byron Cowart, waive Eric Tomlinson
The Texans have signed defensive tackle Byron Cowart, the team announced Thursday.
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TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
Interesting that he was the #1 HS recruit in 2015. It appears he has never lived up to that potential. But he played 48% of the snaps for the Patriots in 2020. Missed 2021 season and played 20% of snaps with Colts.
Good competition to bring into camp, but I don’t expect him to make the team.
Number19
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Had back issues in 2020, although did play. Can't find why he missed 2021 season on PUP. Maybe his back? Although only took 20% of snaps for Colts, did play in all 17 games. He's now had a full season putting 2021 behind him, whatever was his issue. If he's going to fully recover to his full 2019 potential, we should see it in training camp.
TheRealJoker
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Interested to see if he’s 100%. I expect there will be a competition in camp between Martin, Winovich and Rivers for designated pass rusher.
Whoever wins should be set up for a big raise next year’s FA. DeMeco has made it a habit of getting DL raises on their next contracts.
TexanBorn51
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Free agent WR Preston Williams visited with the Texans.
Williams spent 2022 with the Panthers after getting waived from Miami at final cuts. The 26-year-old's career has been wiped by injuries, with Williams tearing his ACL for a second time in 2020. Williams (6'5", 215-pounds) would give the Texans a veteran red zone target if signed.
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Williams spent 2022 with the Panthers after getting waived from Miami at final cuts. The 26-year-old's career has been wiped by injuries, with Williams tearing his ACL for a second time in 2020. Williams (6'5", 215-pounds) would give the Texans a veteran red zone target if signed.
Source: Texans work out veteran wide receiver Preston Williams
Wide receiver auditions for AFC South team
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badboy
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A big target that can catch the ball is what I want to see.Free agent WR Preston Williams visited with the Texans.
Williams spent 2022 with the Panthers after getting waived from Miami at final cuts. The 26-year-old's career has been wiped by injuries, with Williams tearing his ACL for a second time in 2020. Williams (6'5", 215-pounds) would give the Texans a veteran red zone target if signed.
Source: Texans work out veteran wide receiver Preston Williams
Wide receiver auditions for AFC South team
TexanBorn51
Veteran
Okay so then where are the available big targets. The pickins are pretty slim right now
Texansballer74
The Marine
We have Nico Collins 6’4, Noah Brown 6’2, Jalen Camp 6’2, Xavier Hutchinson 6’3 and Jared Wayne 6’3. We have plenty in camp as we speak and 2-3 of them will make the roster.
TexanBorn51
Veteran
Agree but I was referring to a previous post wanting to see a big target after posting this free agent after all Preston Williams is visiting the Texans
badboy
Hall of Fame
Is that what I said? Read my post again. We have plenty of big targets as 74 said. I want one that can catch.
You don't think Collins can catch? Or Brown?