With this signing, 1 thing is readily apparent: much less likely we draft a CB
with top pick.
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3060256
with top pick.
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3060256
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Faggins inks multiyear contract
- Thread starter nunusguy
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Paragon Blue
Waterboy
I think this was a move that we had to make. Faggins did a great job for us last year. 
rittenhouserobz
Veteran
That is some really good news. I hope we resign Mcree. We need the depth at FS. When I read the Texans article that was posted it made me think we will be working more diligently to develop our younger players. I hope that approach works for Glenn Earl. We need a SS that can hit and cover. Once again I think Faggins will be more dedicated now that he has a contract.
edo783
Hall of Fame
nunusguy said:
Sorry, I don't see it that way. Faggins is a good signing and a VERY good nickle back, but IMO he isn't really a starting level NFL CB. Can he do in a pinch...sure, but eventually he would be a liablity. I still think there is a fairly high probability that we take one of the top CB's with the 13 pick. Glenn's age is the issue and where we would be picking at after this year. Most top level CB's are taken in the 1st round and usually pretty early. If we have a season like I think most of us are expecting, we will not be drafting this high for sometime to come and need to grab a top relacement for Glenn now. Is DL/OL a more immediate need, probably, but good guys will be there in the second and third rounds. Could we find a starting CB in those round....sure, but it is a lot less likely than finding a lineman.
F-minus67
Veteran
Where you are draft doesn't mean well play at that level, a perfect example is the Patriots they won the super bowl with a 2nd and 3rd round draft picks as their starting CBs. And with the rules being enforced for contact after five yards a passrush is more important to keep the pressure off the CBs.
Vinny
shiny happy fan
Most NFL teams like to go into the draft with no real holes in the roster so that they do not find themselves reaching for 'need' over talent. I don't think this has anything to do with finding Glenn's eventual replacement. Faggins is a nice talent we found in the later rounds but this just falls in line with our team's overall philopophy of drafting and developing our own players instead of a steady habit of paying over-inflated market prices for somebody else's picks. He is the kind of guy you need as a quality reserve and a pinch starter but you don't avoid a highly rated corner at the 13th pick just because you have Demarcus Faggins on the roster.nunusguy said:
resigning faggins and ioune were smart moves...dispite what you think of either one of them...they are young, up and coming players who may not be starters but fit well in our rotation type defense...faggins imo is a lot better than what some teams have starting at cornerback i.e. dallas and arizona
I would never dis the concept of drafting the BPA and realize it is the wise way to go for a long-term philosophy to build and improve talent on your team.So let me put it this way by way of a hypothetical, if the BPAs @ 13 are a CB & DL, for us the DL is "first among equals" because of the Faggins signing and we have a > need for DLineman.Vinny said:
Vinny
shiny happy fan
I agree except for the notion that Faggins is a starter quality player. If you are picking at 13 you are not looking to replace a guy like Faggins who is the 3rd CB on the team. You are projecting someone to play CB1 or CB2 at 13. If all is equal it is silly not to pick a player at a need spot, so I am not debating that.
S
SESupergenius
Guest
I like the draft philosophy of picking the Best player available only in the 1st round. After that then you go after depth and needs. I'm glad we stuck with Faggins, he had some excellent coverage on many plays last year.
texasguy346
Mod Squad
Jerry Deloach DL
Moran Norris FB
Seth Payne NT
Dashon Polk LB
These are the guys that I really want to see back next year. Keep in mind we already re-signed Ioane, and now Faggins.
Moran Norris FB
Seth Payne NT
Dashon Polk LB
These are the guys that I really want to see back next year. Keep in mind we already re-signed Ioane, and now Faggins.
Beastlyman2003
Waterboy
Why would you say that Faggins isnt our long term answer? He had more ints than Aaron Glenn had last year, AND one for a TD. He didnt give up very many big plays at all and he has exceptional speed and coverage ability. I see no reason why he couldnt be the long term answer.
WildBlackBear32
Rookie
TEXANS84 said:
Exactly how I see him. I see him being a #2 at his peak, but he's a fine player as a nickle.
texasguy346
Mod Squad
keyfro said:
Great news. That's another player off my list.
That just leaves ...
Jerry Deloach DL
Moran Norris FB
Seth Payne NT
... on my list
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
bckey said:
Just an FYI--in the nickle package, Dunta plays nickle and Faggins plays RCB.
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
AndreJ said:
I certainly wouldn't swear to 100% of the time, but that is the default substitution that is generally used.
Honestly I think Faggins could be a starter eventually. Maybe not this year.. maybe not next year.. maybe not for 3 or 4 years.. but he seems to have good instincts. The only place he is lacking is in the physical gifts department, but that can be made up for with good instincts and a strong understanding of his position and how to play it.
I like him.. I want to see him stay as a Texan for his career.
I like him.. I want to see him stay as a Texan for his career.
Negative Jesus
Practice Squad
Good job on the Texans part. Faggins is in line to take over for Aaron Glenn and should make for a great duo with Dunta. In the meantime, they keep one of the best nickelbacks in the league. 
TexanExile
A New Hope
Good for Faggins, and good for Houston. It was fun to see a guy get a shot and make the most of it, and he got paid for a solid contribution.
Now, as for the REST of the free agents, glad to see Ioane back on board for minimal money, but I pray we don't reach to sign Payne. As has been said elsewhere, Houston can't afford to sign two Gary Walkers at the same time--both are damaged, aging linemen with big cap numbers. I say that even as a Payne fan...you can't question his heart or character, but you definitely can question paying him huge dollars when he was so hobbled last year.
Now, as for the REST of the free agents, glad to see Ioane back on board for minimal money, but I pray we don't reach to sign Payne. As has been said elsewhere, Houston can't afford to sign two Gary Walkers at the same time--both are damaged, aging linemen with big cap numbers. I say that even as a Payne fan...you can't question his heart or character, but you definitely can question paying him huge dollars when he was so hobbled last year.
Vinny
shiny happy fan
Faggins ran a 4.54 40-yard dash at 178 pounds at the combine and he already has demonstrated solid cornerback play (why he got such a good contract for a 6th round pick). His quickness is what was most impressive. best combine stats per PFW
Ranger
Waterboy
I'm really happy to see this guy coming back. He really became one of my favorties as the season progressed. I agree that he could one day take over for Glenn. He has showed tones of improvment and will only continue to get better.
As for the nickel, I know he played RCB for Duante at the beginning of the season when Duante was taking baby-steps but as time progressed and Duante proved his worth I think Faggins when back to playing nickel. I know when Capers sent D-Rob on a blitz he was lined up at nickel.
As for the nickel, I know he played RCB for Duante at the beginning of the season when Duante was taking baby-steps but as time progressed and Duante proved his worth I think Faggins when back to playing nickel. I know when Capers sent D-Rob on a blitz he was lined up at nickel.