Playoff teams show Texans what can be done without high draft picks

[IDEXAN]

Lower-round picks, free-agent signees abound in playoffs

When you hear someone panic because the Texans will not have first- and second-round picks in this year's draft, tell them to check the rosters of the eight remaining playoff teams.

Once the hiring of new general manager Brian Gaine becomes official, his personnel department - the one that began work on the draft and free agency months ago under Rick Smith - will have to rebuild the offensive line and secondary.
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Texans' top needs: OT, CB, S
Here are three avenues the Texans could take at three of their need positions - offensive tackle, cornerback and safety.
Pittsburgh Pro Bowl left tackle Alejandro Villanueva did three tours in Afghanistan, signed with Philadelphia and was cut by the Eagles before the Steelers signed him as a street free agent.

New England cornerback Malcolm Butler signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent and became a Super Bowl hero.

Tennessee safety Kevin Byard was drafted in the third round, led the NFL with eight interceptions this season and was voted first-team All-Pro.

Expect the Texans to sign an offensive tackle and guard in free agency and use one of their three third-round picks on another tackle. It won't be surprising if they also use a lower selection on a guard.
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[infantrycak]

Arian Foster says "hi,we knew that."

 

[Bulls on Parade]

What ever happened to Arian Foster? Is he out of the league and retired for good, or is he still trying to make one more NFL comeback? Last I saw him he played for the Miami Dolphins and had more injuries. Also, wasn't there a college girl at U of H he knocked up some years ago, but claimed the baby wasn't his? Did they ever get a DNA test to prove he was the father or not? Like they do on the Maury Povich show all the time. And lastly, when can Arian Foster's brother help train me and get me into shape? How much does he charge? LOL

 

[Insideop]

Good find IDEXAN!

I noticed in the article they mentioned us losing Bouye to Jacksonville but they didn't mention that he was also an UDFA the Texans found and developed. They also failed to mention that 2 of the UFA O-linemen, that were picked up by 2 of the playoff teams, were our very own Brandon Brooks (Eagles) and Ben Jones (Titans)! Both mid round picks.

The old saying goes "there's more than one way to skin a cat," but in the reality of the Texans trying to rebuild their O-line and Secondary they just need to follow what they've done before. But, this time, just don't let them all walk out the door (UFA) after you develop them and have them in place ready to play!

 

[Texansphan]

Good find IDEXAN!

I noticed in the article they mentioned us losing Bouye to Jacksonville but they didn't mention that he was also an UDFA the Texans found and developed. They also failed to mention that 2 of the UFA O-linemen, that were picked up by 2 of the playoff teams, were our very own Brandon Brooks (Eagles) and Ben Jones (Titans)! Both mid round picks.

The old saying goes "there's more than one way to skin a cat," but in the reality of the Texans trying to rebuild their O-line and Secondary they just need to follow what they've done before. But, this time, just don't let them all walk out the door (UFA) after you develop them and have them in place ready to play!

I think they were under a bit of cap pressure at the time and Brooks also had some sort of injury which rendered his future uncertain. I hated to see him go, but understood the mindset at the time.
Jones' exit was a bit of a mystery and I disagreed with letting Bouye go.
This FA should be very active for Texans.

 

[badboy]

What ever happened to Arian Foster? Is he out of the league and retired for good, or is he still trying to make one more NFL comeback? Last I saw him he played for the Miami Dolphins and had more injuries. Also, wasn't there a college girl at U of H he knocked up some years ago, but claimed the baby wasn't his? Did they ever get a DNA test to prove he was the father or not? Like they do on the Maury Povich show all the time. And lastly, when can Arian Foster's brother help train me and get me into shape? How much does he charge? LOL

Andre Johnson's uncle wants to negotiate your contract..

 

[badboy]

We have almost $60 million in space to get some corners and OG Andrew Norwell. Vacarro can be had if we want. OTs are much more scarce but good candidates will be there maybe even in 4th. Corner is deep also. Ex: Arrion Springs Oregon looks to be there round 6. Too bad it usually takes Corner and OT longer to develop. Look at it this way we got Watson who looks like franchise type plus four players in top 100 college. Texans will not turn it all around this off season but it should be huge step. Healthy Will Fuller, Merci, Watt & C Johnson will be huge. Oh, Cush and Allen can give us $12 million.