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Texans 2015 Free Agency
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banned1976
sleeper mode
I like how NFL.com massaged and molded his comment to "I want to play for the Cowboys". Orakpo initially said "It would either have to be one of the Texas teams, since I'm from Texas" (if he were to not return to the Redskins) and then the follow up question was "would you mind playing for the Cowboys". And he reiterated what he already said but the headline is Brian Orakpo: I Wouldn't Mind Playing For the Cowboys.
Anyway, a prove it deal would be the right way to approach it. He's had 3 pec injuries and a bad year last year but he's only 28.
Playoffs
Hall of Fame
TeaxansTalk team doctor says "No" to "Po"...
2011 rupture of the musculotendinous area of the left pectoralis muscle
2012 rerupture of musculotendinous area of the left pectoralis muscle
2014 preseason partial tear of the tendon of the right pectoralis muscle
2014 rupture of the tendon of the right pectoralis muscle
In the type of position that Orakpo plays, where his arm can often be violently pushed backwards at the shoulder. a rupture on one side is commonly followed in time with a rupture on the other side. And when a musculotendinous rupture (rupture not at the attachment of the tendon to the bone, but at where the muscle meets the tendon), a reliable repair is difficult to affect. This is in contrast to a tendon to bone repair being very reliable. I would be specifically very concerned that his right pectoralis muscle empirically remains at significant increased risk to rerupture. And his right pectoralis being at increased risk to re-injury due to probable compensating positioning (for example, in tackling, taking angles that would put most resistance on his right arm) due to chronic residual weakness of the left pectoralis muscle unit.
DX-TEX
#TomSavageDontCare
According to an interview at BR.com John Mcclain says they are going heavy after Maclin or Cobb.
Of course it is Pancakes so expect the big signing to be Hartline.
EllisUnit
Vote RED!!!
I prefer Maclin over Cobb, but either would be ok.
Still prefer that AJ guy over any though
Now if we only had a QB.
EllisUnit
Vote RED!!!
Mallett can throw the deep ball as good as any !
banned1976
sleeper mode
Who's he playing for in 2015?
EllisUnit
Vote RED!!!
I believe he will be the Texans starter next season. I doubt there will be as much interest for him as many on here think, we will get him at a bargain at least for the first few seasons.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Wisniewski to replace Myers? Also info on Texans allegedly bringing in two Olinemen.
http://www.chatsports.com/houston-texans/a/How-Big-Will-Kareem-Jacksons-Next-Contract-Be-2-11208981
Marshall
Not pretty, but ALIVE!
Is that guy from Cleveland?
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
RT Free signed for 3 years $15 mil. Sets a price point for Newton.
I am going to have a seriously hard time remaining optimistic if Hoyer is brought in.
I am going to have a seriously hard time remaining optimistic if Hoyer is brought in.
Playoffs
Hall of Fame
Now is the season when anonymous sources = player's agents. Quid pro quo world in media.
Believe it when it happens.
Newton is younger so I assume he is thinking 4/$20 with $8 guaranteed.
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#TomSavageDontCare
Just the idea is sickening. Hoyer better than Mallett? REALLY?
A lot overreaction around here. Remember O'Brien has coached both Mallett and Hoyer. If he really does prefer Hoyer it's for a reason. Also Hoyer was decent (at times) on a dysfunctional organization. A little stability with the coaching staff and he just may blossom.
Also lets not forget the job O'Brien did with Fitz. If he can do similar work with Hoyer...may be looking at playoffs.
xtruroyaltyx
Hall of Fame
I'd rather draft Connor shaw.
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
76.5 rating is pretty decent to you? Fitz was 95.3 last year. And Hoyer isn't going to be any cheaper than Fitz.
He said BEFORE THE INJURY. Anyone that doesn't think Hoyer would be a better than Fitz after watching how limited Fitz is last year is crazy.
srrono
All Pro
Contract year improvement always scares me.
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
There's a thread about Newton so let's move that discussion there.
deucetx
Rookie
Take it for whatever it's worth http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/update/25096941/report-texans-zeroing-in-on-former-browns-qb-brian-hoyer
"The Texans are eyeing former Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer as a top quarterback target in free agency, according to Jeff Darlington of NFL Media.
Hoyer played in 14 games for the Browns in 2014, throwing for 3,326 yards with 12 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He lost his starting position to Johnny Manziel in Week 15, but was forced back into action after Manziel suffered a season-ending injury. Hoyer, who has ties to his former New England coach and current coach of the Texans, Bill O'Brien.
Outside of the Texans, the Jets, Titans, Rams could all be looking to add a quarterback to the roster. Teams began talking to agents for players with expiring contracts starting at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday. However, no deals can be finalized until Tuesday, the first day of the new NFL calendar."
"The Texans are eyeing former Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer as a top quarterback target in free agency, according to Jeff Darlington of NFL Media.
Hoyer played in 14 games for the Browns in 2014, throwing for 3,326 yards with 12 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He lost his starting position to Johnny Manziel in Week 15, but was forced back into action after Manziel suffered a season-ending injury. Hoyer, who has ties to his former New England coach and current coach of the Texans, Bill O'Brien.
Outside of the Texans, the Jets, Titans, Rams could all be looking to add a quarterback to the roster. Teams began talking to agents for players with expiring contracts starting at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday. However, no deals can be finalized until Tuesday, the first day of the new NFL calendar."
Gots to love RickyBobby. Last year, we took the guy who couldn't beat out Jake Locker to be our starter. This year, we're shooting for the guy who lost his job to Johnny Manziel.
Johnny Manziel.
WolverineFan
Hall of Fame
I feel like we have absolutely no shot at him. Philly wanted to pay him less than he wanted and save some cash so he choose FA.
However, they cleared about $30M in cap space this week and I'm quite positive Maclin wants to stay in Philly and that they will match any offer on him.
They lost the staredown but in the end I think they still get their man. Just for a little more cash than they initially wanted to spend.
I love it. I dunno, who's he going to cast in his next movie ?
Rick is going to have to become a better salesman than he's ever been in the past if he's going to land Maclin/Cobb... mo money, mo money, mo money just isn't going to do it. They can get the money they're looking for from several teams. Some that are better opportunities for their careers as well.
Nothing new there