5th and 6th rd picks can turn into 3rd rd picks with the right gm. You also have to gauge the compensation for players lost in free agency. That said, here is what I would do. Trade high salary, limited producing vets for late draft capital. If Griffin just went for a 6th with his production and contract, Merci is only going to get you similar capital. If you can get a 4 or 5 for Stills, you do it. Keep Fuller unless you can get a 3. Get anything you can for Cobb and Fells. Keep JJ unless you can get a 2nd rd pick. The Texans don't owe him a trade to a contender. If they get better players with JJ,he can play for another 4 yrs or so.if they do none of this, I'm fine that the newer can make the call.