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Eric Winston released?????
- Thread starter ThaShark316
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Brandon420tx
Flounder
I still in shock over this. I really hope he goes to a team I like, like the Cardinals
Nawzer
Alienz
Surprise move for sure, but not shocking. Winston's a good right tackle but he was going to make too much money. What concerns me though that this system demands that your o-line work as a unit. They all have to be on the same page and they all have to know their roles. Inserting a new guy may disrupt that "flow" so I think the Texans have to careful about who they plug in. People will say Schaub should be concerned with this move, but if I'm Arian Foster I'm worried too about who's going to get downfield and make the block on the second level. At this point I think they'll promote someone already with the team to RT simply because that player should be familiar with the scheme. I don't see us drafting a RT high, but won't be surprised if we go after another veteran player like we did with Wade Smith a couple of years ago.
TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
So we release Winston who was a solid starter for us... why haven't we released Jacoby yet?
Well if take that line of thinking - good player but not worth what he is about to be paid - to it's next step, can DeMeco be very far behind??
drunkcookie
2 drunk 2 cook
Who thinks Dreesen is next? I thought he'd for sure be the first big name to drop (outside of Mario)...
TEXANRED
Texan-American
How much are you hated when you draw heat after a player that doesnt even play at your position gets the boot?
I almost feel sorry for Jones then I remember that he has a big bag of money he can cry into every night.
Nawzer
Alienz
Certainly not, if we're going strictly by the money. And that would include Jacoby Jones too. If they don't release Jacoby it could also indicate that WR is not going to be a high priority in the draft.
I wouldn't go near that road yet. DeMeco started coming back to form later in the season. Let's see how the defensive captain plays this upcoming season when he is at least near completely recovered. He is just too smart and tough of a player to go down without a fight.
There may be more moves coming that just haven't been officially announced yet. Eric Winston broke the news on his twitter account.
DX-TEX
#TomSavageDontCare
He is a free agent.
Pantherstang84
@rolisrgti06
Meco stepped up his game in the last half of the season and the dude was thumping. It would be great if we could keep him. I just don't know if the money is available to get it done.
drunkcookie
2 drunk 2 cook
That is right, forgot... Thanks...
Section516
Warrior
Don't get this one...
NastyNate
I go kerplunk
I would actually be okay with that. Much more so than this. Winston hasn't missed a game in 5 years.
Hardcore Texan
Magnet Man
He's a TE so he's safe.
Winston was a mauler in the run game but his pass pro could be suspect at times, maybe there is an upgrade coming? Gotta lock down Myers and Briesel for sure now.
CretorFrigg
Fire Rick Smith
Interesting. Are we planning to draft a RT now?
according to Lance Zierlein the Texans seemed to be very interested in Mitchell Schwartz from Cal at the Senior Bowl. Also has the same agent as Foster too
DonnyMost
lol football :D
I don't want a rookie tackle starting on a team with Superbowl aspirations.
I could've stomached cutting Demeco before this.
He was far more overpaid than Winston. Plus his backup, Sharpton, had looked decent. Meanwhile, we have no replacement for EW.
Edit: NVM, I forgot that Butler was on IR, I thought he was released.
I feel slightly better about this now.
I could've stomached cutting Demeco before this.
He was far more overpaid than Winston. Plus his backup, Sharpton, had looked decent. Meanwhile, we have no replacement for EW.
Edit: NVM, I forgot that Butler was on IR, I thought he was released.
I feel slightly better about this now.
EVOLVIST
Kid A
No worries, peeps. Rashad Butler has great feet and an unbelievable wingspan who can play both sides of the line. When Duane Brown was out Butler got progressively better on such short notice. With a full off season Butler will be just fine. He knows the offensive line inside and out.
The only way you worry now is if the Texans don't work the deals with Meyers and Brisel.
The only way you worry now is if the Texans don't work the deals with Meyers and Brisel.
So, who do we make cap space for? I thought we should`ve been able to sign Myers and Briesel without any more major cuts (after AJ restructured his contract - perhaps 1 or 2 more moves like this, but we should have at least a little money) - is this our final push for Mario? Or are we actually eying some FA that didn`t play for the Texans last season?
I am kinda shocked about Winston - yeah he was overrated and overpayed, but he was an integral part of the best O-Line in Texans history. Now we`ll have to mix it up some and that will be... interesting. Butler might be able to step in but we probably need to draft an OT now in round 2-4. So this move means: more money more problems...
The real question is: why isn`t Jacoby cut yet. He is overpayed worse than Winston was and plays a position we are most definetly try to upgrade this offseason - all the while we still have AJ, KW and some young guys. We can`t play all our WRs and Jacoby with his big contract should be the logical choice out.
I am kinda shocked about Winston - yeah he was overrated and overpayed, but he was an integral part of the best O-Line in Texans history. Now we`ll have to mix it up some and that will be... interesting. Butler might be able to step in but we probably need to draft an OT now in round 2-4. So this move means: more money more problems...
The real question is: why isn`t Jacoby cut yet. He is overpayed worse than Winston was and plays a position we are most definetly try to upgrade this offseason - all the while we still have AJ, KW and some young guys. We can`t play all our WRs and Jacoby with his big contract should be the logical choice out.
GP
Go Texans!
Winston blew pass blocks every game, like some are saying in this thread, and his only great strength was run blocking. Leinart got drilled into the Jax turf because Winston's man flew by Winston almost untouched...Caveman got a paw on him, but it was like slapping at the guy as he went by him. I remember it vividly as CBS replayed the play Leinart was injured on.
And you know what? He WAS too concerned about his broadcasting career. Who broke the news of him being cut? He did. He couldn't even wait until it was officially released, and it looks like he's playing a victim card even if he didn't intend to. Other players might be getting cut, too, but their agent might be instructing them to not say anything until it's official or the time comes to do so. In short: Staying classy in the midst of tough times.
Winston will land somewhere. He'll have a new radio gig. He'll be fine.
And you know what? He WAS too concerned about his broadcasting career. Who broke the news of him being cut? He did. He couldn't even wait until it was officially released, and it looks like he's playing a victim card even if he didn't intend to. Other players might be getting cut, too, but their agent might be instructing them to not say anything until it's official or the time comes to do so. In short: Staying classy in the midst of tough times.
Winston will land somewhere. He'll have a new radio gig. He'll be fine.
I don't think Winston would have been shocked if they had asked. This is out of left field.
Desperation maybe?
Hope not.
I'm not a Winston fan, but this is a surprise. Big surprise.
aussie_texan
Veteran
wow. read the title thought it was some joke but.....wow
if this means keeping mario I'm all for it.
sad for EW though, he was an elite run blocker, not the best pass-blocker but overall easily a top 5 RT his going to be hard to replace but Butler played well in Browns absence so I'm not to scared atm
if this means keeping mario I'm all for it.
sad for EW though, he was an elite run blocker, not the best pass-blocker but overall easily a top 5 RT his going to be hard to replace but Butler played well in Browns absence so I'm not to scared atm
Pantherstang84
@rolisrgti06
The tackles where part of his problems in Indy. They were working on fixing their oline issues for a while now.
HoustonFrog
Dallas Frog
LZ on twitter says bad move if looking to resign Mario. Need to sign other olinemen. Mario is thought to be headed to Bears.
Maybe Winston wouldn't take cut.....or he wanted to do more than 300 interviews a year and wouldn't give up being Peter Kings inside source ....
Maybe Winston wouldn't take cut.....or he wanted to do more than 300 interviews a year and wouldn't give up being Peter Kings inside source ....
Brisco_County
Apples and roadmaps
Geez... Winston? I'm writing NASA. The Mayans were right.
DonnyMost
lol football :D
OL depth is a concern now, but other posters are right, this is the price of success.
I am just genuinely disappointed for Winston because he was really a team guy and very much wanted to be a part of the Texans' playoff success (at least he got one win).
Sign Myers and Briesel, cut Jacoby and Leinart (replace them with Delhomme and somebody who can return kicks like Eddie Royal or Dante Stallworth)... and if you can't resign Mario, make sure you get Dressen, Ward, and Allen back on the roster. They all earned their spots and give us quality depth.
I am just genuinely disappointed for Winston because he was really a team guy and very much wanted to be a part of the Texans' playoff success (at least he got one win).
Sign Myers and Briesel, cut Jacoby and Leinart (replace them with Delhomme and somebody who can return kicks like Eddie Royal or Dante Stallworth)... and if you can't resign Mario, make sure you get Dressen, Ward, and Allen back on the roster. They all earned their spots and give us quality depth.
False Start
On # 69
I would like to hear that, but that would mean Josh Innes' voice infecting my ears.
Family, Rick Smith ain't playing!
That picture that says RESPECT MY GANGSTA is one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time.
Maybe he refused to restructure, I don't have any clue to why they would do this unless A. Rick Smith is going to whip a hell of a back up plan out of his ass that none of us have figured out as of yet B. We are really, really between the salary cap and a hard spot or C. It was Winston or Mario, no other alternative.
Now I will continue to look at that jewel of a picture w/ caption. Life is too short to pass up a good laugh, thanks Shark316.
Pantherstang84
@rolisrgti06
Innes is off today. It is Sean Bijani filling in for him today.
drunkcookie
2 drunk 2 cook
He called in today...
False Start
On # 69
The Cush
Rookie
Barry Warner is the one leading the coverage, who is almost just as bad. He failed to realize Rashad Butler was still on the team and that Derek Newton was the replacement up until about 5 minutes ago.
Hagar
Drink up yall, its the Texans!
Yep
Whether or not its Butler or someone else, you have to thinkk Smithiak has a plan.
Also, a lot of people want the Texans to be more like Pittsburgh (myself included). Well the Steelers cut veteran players whose salaries are bigger than thier production all the time. So far this year the Steelers have released Hines Ward, Aaron Smith, James Farrier and Chris Kemoeatu.
I'm just happy we've finally gotten to a place were we can cut good players like Winston and have Butler step into his spot.
Good luck Caveman!
I agree that Winston was overrated and probably overpaid. But Butler is very overrated around here. He almost got Schaub killed when subbing for Brown at LT. But, it should be an easier go for Butler at RT. All things equal, I'd rather have Winston. But they aren't equal, because Butler is paid less than half of Winston's salary.
About a week late on that one, General.