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Houston Texans: Jalen Pitre

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Here’s the list:

  1. Minkah Fitzpatrick – Pittsburgh Steelers
  2. Derwin James – Los Angeles Chargers
  3. Justin Simmons – Denver Broncos
  4. Budda Baker – Arizona Cardinals
  5. Jevon Holland – Miami Dolphins
  6. Jessie Bates – Atlanta Falcons
  7. Kevin Byard – Tennessee Titans
  8. C.J. Gardner-Johnson – Detroit Lions
  9. Talanoa Hufanga – San Francisco 49ers
  10. Antoine Winfield – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Honorable mentions:

  • Quandre Diggs – Seattle Seahawks
  • Marcus Williams – Baltimore Ravens
  • Kyle Dugger – New England Patriots
  • Jordan Poyer – Buffalo Bills
  • Micah Hyde – Buffalo Bills
  • Xavier McKinney – New York Giants
  • Jalen Pitre – Houston Texans
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Just wondering what has happened to our (former) star Safety?
His rookie season he was going gangbusters - I just wonder if he is nursing an injury or the scheme doesn't suit him?
 
steelbtexan said:
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Also I think missing Ward has been a big issue for the backend of the defense. How many partners has Petrie had playing the other safety position next to him?
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Yeah, I think his natural ability is to sell out a bit and go after the big play, requires the guy next to him to have the nouse and ability to recognise what holes he’s leaving behind and prioritise what to cover.
 
steelbtexan said:
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Also I think missing Ward has been a big issue for the backend of the defense. How many partners has Petrie had playing the other safety position next to him?
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Hopefully his subpar play has more to do with the injury than not having Ward next to him. Injuries and Free agency happen so I'd rather have guys who are good in their own right rather than guys who turn to dog crap when a piece or two goes out.

Seth Payne mentioned that on that stop before the half while the play was still going on Pitre ran off the field to the locker room celebrating the stop...Only problem is the play was still going. Whistle hadn't been blown. His teammates were still fighting to get the guy down and/or fully stop his progress.

Personally, I don't think he's focused.
 
Pitre sucks canal water this year. He only goes for the big play, but he nearly always misses said big play. Whether it's a missed sack on a blitz, a missed interception, or a pop on a ball carrier for a loss, he's nearly always a day late and a dollar short. I'm going to start calling him "Mr. Almost." He almost makes a lot of plays. Unfortunately for him, almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

I wouldn't cut him for 24 or anything hasty, but if he doesn't turn it around next year, I'm looking for his replacement in the 25 draft...and then I'm not resigning him when his rookie deal is done. He's a talented kid and great athlete, but he's not showing it right now. I think a lot of it is mental. Hopefully...he gets it worked out.
 
xtruroyaltyx said:
Hopefully his subpar play has more to do with the injury than not having Ward next to him. Injuries and Free agency happen so I'd rather have guys who are good in their own right rather than guys who turn to dog crap when a piece or two goes out.

Seth Payne mentioned that on that stop before the half while the play was still going on Pitre ran off the field to the locker room celebrating the stop...Only problem is the play was still going. Whistle hadn't been blown. His teammates were still fighting to get the guy down and/or fully stop his progress.

Personally, I don't think he's focused.
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Or he had to go pee.
 
Pitre looking to rebound from "up and down" season.

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Pitre allowed three touchdowns and a 127.9 passer rating as the nearest defender in coverage in 2023, per Next Gen Stats.

The safety, who turns 25 on Monday, said that heading into Year 3, he's focusing on "calmness" to help him achieve a 2024 turnaround.

"I think that's the next step for me," he said. "Just being calm and understanding what the coaches want from me."
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2024 needs to be Pitrie's [Nico's] breakout third year of contract.
He does not have the build I prefer for an up safety. I see no reason for his second season to have been so poor for him. Was Ryan's defense a negative for him? I seem to recall him switching positions during the season from strong to free or vice versa. IIRC his play seem to improve after that switch.
 
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