I just thought I would start a thread where we can put all of the info in one thread.
Texans met with Duvernay/Mims so far.
Texans met with Duvernay/Mims so far.
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Texans met with Duvernay/Mims so far.
I think this has already been posted in 1 or 2 threads
Does anyone know when they will finally arrive at the decision on the official list of compensatory picks ?
They were announced on 2/22 last year, so I would expect them during the combine. Unless there are some CBA implications, then after the vote by the NFLPA.
Changes To NFL’s Comp Pick FormulaThey were announced on 2/22 last year, so I would expect them during the combine. Unless there are some CBA implications, then after the vote by the NFLPA.
Yeah, that's what I arrived at ... but isn't the owner's meeting wrapped or at least wrapping up ?
According to Mark Lane, the Texans Wire, the Houston Texans met with Baylor running back Jamycal Hasty at the NFL Combine. The Texans and Hasty had an informal meeting on Wednesday. The Texans also met with Maryland running back Anthony McFarland.
McFarland would be a great 5th rd pick.
He reminds me alot of Sproles. He's basically Edwards Helaire without the hype. I also like the other RB from Maryland in the 7th. That dudes a stud but had to sit behind McFarland.
Anybody know where we can find the combine numbers?
#Texans Meet With Florida’s La’mical Perine at the NFL Combine https://t.co/YF6S90tYcw via @SOTTexans
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Boston College’s A.J. Dillon Meets With the #Texans at the NFL Combine https://t.co/ZR1zLOVA7U via @SOTTexans
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Louisiana-Lafayette’s Raymond Calais Meets with the #Texans at the NFL Combine https://t.co/dVjVWhZ1gm via @SOTTexans
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#Texans Meet With TCU’s Darius "Jet" Anderson at the NFL Combine https://t.co/IoFb6ipUpI via @SOTTexans
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Washington’s Salvon Ahmed Meets with the #Texans at the NFL Combine https://t.co/I05j3ObsDe via @SOTTexans
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Baylor's Jamycal Hasty Meets With the #Texans at the NFL Combine https://t.co/6X9F6ozVb0 via @SOTTexans
— patrick (@PatDStat) February 27, 2020
That would make sense but often times they draft guys they seemingly had no interest in, at least it appeared to the public. I don’t recall Max Scharping meeting with the Texans last year as an example.Looks like the Texans are going to use their high picks on defense and later rd picks on WR's/RB's.
Thanks for the info ZShawn.
That would make sense but often times they draft guys they seemingly had no interest in, at least it appeared to the public. I don’t recall Max Scharping meeting with the Texans last year as an example.
Just looking at who the Texans have met with so far, it looks like they want to draft Edges and offensive players and fix the secondary in FA.
Give me y'alls thoughts about these FA CB's
1. Byron Jones
2. Kendall Fuller
5. Prince Amukamara
4. Chris Harris
5. Josh Norman
6. Janoris Jenkins
the only guys I’m remotely interested in are Byron Jones and Chris Harris. All the rest can kick rocks.
1st, where's Roby? 2nd, not interested in old CBs to long term deals. 3rd, not interested in paying #1 CB $$$ to a #2 or #3 CB (Fuller and Jenkins). Finally, I would pay for Jones, but would that preclude going after a FA pass rusher? Pass rush first priority, in my mind.Give me y'alls thoughts about these FA CB's
1. Byron Jones
2. Kendall Fuller
5. Prince Amukamara
4. Chris Harris
5. Josh Norman
6. Janoris Jenkins
1st, where's Roby? 2nd, not interested in old CBs to long term deals. 3rd, not interested in paying #1 CB $$$ to a #2 or #3 CB (Fuller and Jenkins). Finally, I would pay for Jones, but would that preclude going after a FA pass rusher? Pass rush first priority, in my mind.
Texans Combine Notebook: running back and cornerback on the to-do list
Patrick D. Starr
Feb 29, 2020
The NFL Combine is not only the central location for NFL teams to take a closer look at prospects but also take time to meet with other teams, agents, and find out information on anything heading into 2020 season.
The Houston Texans like all the teams in the NFL are attempting not only to find their next players for their team but trying to talk to as many prospects as they can to gain information.
Here are some notes from the Texans at the NFL Combine through the week.
State of the Texans Notebook
Nickel Cornerback a Focus for the Texans
The Texans are focused on the nickel cornerback market after releasing Vernon Hargreaves, III. The Texans like Hargreaves but did not love him nearly $10 million price tag for the upcoming season. If the Texans are going to pay that type of money in free agency they will look to spend it on Chris Harris Jr. a player that Bill O’Brien has coveted for a while. Also, the Kansas City Chiefs Kendall Fuller and Hargreaves remain on the radar if plans go awry when free agency arrives.
Also, the Texans like what Louisiana Tech’s Amik Robertson brings as a prospect. The ability to play on the outside, there are thoughts that he can transition to the nickel when needed. Sources point to Robertson’s complete makeup as a player that has the Texans' attention from coverage, play-making ability and not afraid to make tackles.
The Texans feel confident about being able to add an outside cornerback at some point, draft or free agency, but the nickel position is a vital one for them to address.
The CBA Wait for Contracts
Texans waiting in the weeds for the CBA to be sorted out so they can see how the new salary cap will impact their potential cap space. At the same time, they are putting their ducks in a row and making sure they are having discussions with players they want to return in the process.
It is a no brainer that both Deshaun Watson and Laremy Tunsil will return to the Texans. Not a matter if but of when they sign both Watson and Tunsil to new deals to keep then with the organization for the long term. Tunsil’s representatives and the Texans met at the Combine to have talks on a potential deal for the Pro Bowl left tackle. Tunsil’s side is seeking up to 19+ million a year which is not a shock due to being one of the best-left tackles in the game.
‘Jack’ Linebacker on the Shopping List
The Texans' defense is built from a base 3-4 but at the same time can morph into 4-3 fronts on the fly depending on the offensive formation. Also, when the Texans go nickel and dime schemes on defense, the Texans need a player that can be able to put their hand in the dirt and rush the passer.
The defense is looking to upgrade Brennan Scarlett’s spot on the edge opposite of Whitney Mercilus and finding a player that can both rush the passer, set the edge and be able to cover when needed is on their list.
The most important factor of the list is being able to rush the passer with the team lacking in that department last season.
Dual Threat Running Backs Plus One
As the Texans enter the off-season, they have an open-ended question they have to figure out. How will they adjust their running back position for 2020? Duke Johnson is the only constant for the upcoming season while the rest remains unsettled.
Both Carlos Hyde and Lamar Miller are set to become free agents but their cost could be prohibitive for their long-term vision of the team. Add in the wear and tear for the position, there is plenty to like about this season’s draft class.
The Texans have been working hard to talk and interview dual-threat backs that can help in both the running and passing game. The Texans want all of their skill players to be threats in the passing game to have the defense accounting for every blade of grass.
Of course, there is an exception to every rule. That is where Boston College running back A.J. Dillion comes in. The Texans like what Dillion brings to the table as a 6-foot-3 and nearly 250 lbs. running back. He does not have the best pass-catching skill but his downhill and explosive running style intrigue the offensive staff and scouts. Teaming him with Johnson has their attention and after a strong combine, performance running a 4.53 40-yard dash, 41.0-inch vertical jump, and 131.0-inch broad jump.
The Need for Speed as an Insurance Plan
The Texans understand they need to have a plan in place for the Will Fuller injury situation that has plagued him since joining the league. The Texans are sifting through plenty of options since the start of the draft cycle on players that fit this bill.
The team is not picky, they are looking at both inside and outside options that can push defenses vertical just as Fuller does
Ohio State RB J.K. Dobbins on radar of Texans, who have maintained steady interest throughout draft process: https://t.co/orfoP5TqKx
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 13, 2020
The Texans have displayed steady interest in Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins throughout the draft process, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly. The Texans were expected to meet again with the La Grange native at some point before the draft either on campus or at NRG Stadium, but that could be complicated by the coronavirus pandemic that is affecting travel by NFL teams. Dobbins is visiting the Dolphins on Friday, according to a source, and has been regularly training in South Florida. The Texans could use a new running back, especially if veteran Carlos Hyde leaves as a free agent. Hyde declined a two-year contract offer worth roughly $10 million per year, according to sources, and is now heading to free agency, as is Lamar Miller while he recovers from a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered during the preseason.
Dobbins is a versatile runner who would be a strong fit in the Texans’ offense. At 5-9, 209 pounds, Dobbins is elusive and powerful. He was a second-team All-Big Ten Conference selection as a freshman, rushing for 1,412 yards and seven touchdowns and as a sophomore when he ran for 1,053 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a junior, he was a second-team All-American and the Big Ten Conference Running Back of the Year. Dobbins rushed for 2,003 yards and 21 touchdowns and caught 23 passes for 247 yards and two scores. He bench-pressed 225 pounds 23 times at the NFL scouting combine, opting out of drills due to a lingering ankle injury. Dobbins was durable, never missing a game in college.
Texans had scheduled meetings with several draft prospect, including local players like Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (Channelview) and linebacker Kenneth Murray (Elkins), per sources. Now, those meetings aren't allowed for teams due to coronavirus, NFL announced in memo
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 13, 2020
Terrell Lewis Says the #Texans "love what they see on film" from Him https://t.co/JTH9d2BKHj via @SOTTexans
— State of the Texans (@SOTTexans) March 31, 2020
Tristan Wirfs meets with the #Texans on a video conference call https://t.co/zoRnMDjxSv via @SOTTexans
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We’re talking about GM BOB Here so.......uhm...think 10 million per is fake news...10 million over 2 years is honestly overpay...10 million per put Hyde in the top 4-5 in the league even 10 over 2 years place Hyde as a top 12 Rb in the league.
30-year old, 4 teams in one calendar year, one 1,000 yard season should have broken his finger at 10 million over 2 years, and signed in blood for 10 million per.
Does anyone else find it strange that the Texans would spend one of their 3 weekly video interviews on a LT prospect projected to go in the top 15 picks when they draft @ #40? Have discussions soured with Tunsil to the point where O'Brien move up to take a top LT prospect? Using Tunsil as part of the trade bait?The Houston Texans have met with Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs on a video interview amid the COVID-19 pandemic. NFL teams are allowed to continue to meet with prospects via video conference in accordance with NFL rules. The Texans can schedule no more than three telephone or video-conference calls with draft-eligible players per week and the calls can not last longer than an hour.
I just thought the same thing. WTH? It doesn’t make sense. If he fell to 15 what would we have to give up to move that far up? It would take almost all our picks. What player do we have that we could even add to pick 40 would get us their?Does anyone else find it strange that the Texans would spend one of their 3 weekly video interviews on a LT prospect projected to go in the top 15 picks when they draft @ #40? Have discussions soured with Tunsil to the point where O'Brien move up to take a top LT prospect? Using Tunsil as part of the trade bait?
I just thought the same thing. WTH? It doesn’t make sense. If he fell to 15 what would we have to give up to move that far up? It would take almost all our picks. What player do we have that we could even add to pick 40 would get us their?
there’s only two players on this roster that get us in his range. Neither are signed yet.
so either A, BOB is thinking about dealing one of them or B, they have some inside information that they believe will cause him to fall or C BOB is completely in over his head and doesn’t know what the fk he’s doing.
I think you Know what my guess is.