How would you feel if McNair were able to buy out Sean Payton's contract without sending draft picks to New Orleans?
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Does that open the door for Cushing ?
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
I doubt that. He has not acted as a skill coach....only as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. Playing the ILB position does not prepare someone for coaching OLBs.
Wouldn't count against the cap so I would love it to happen, but that would be very expensive after the extension he signed a few months ago
banned1976
sleeper mode
The Texans have 18 unrestricted free agents to decide on during the offseason. Many of those were key pieces-Hyde, Roby, Reader, Fells...most of the other 18 were significant contributors in 2019.
The front office better be prepared to put in some long hours. Because the reduced number of draft resources means how they handle free agency is crucial to the future success of the team. Without a seasoned GM, I’m very skeptical about the Texans right now. Tennessee is ascending, the Colts have been drafting excellently the past two years, no reason to believe they won’t do so again in 2020. Someone wrote somewhere on this board that there’s no reason to panic about the team. If now isn’t the right time, when is? No GM. A potential free agency exodus/retirements (Joseph). A couple big ticket players (Watson/Tunsil) to pay. It’s going to be tough to stay competitive.
The front office better be prepared to put in some long hours. Because the reduced number of draft resources means how they handle free agency is crucial to the future success of the team. Without a seasoned GM, I’m very skeptical about the Texans right now. Tennessee is ascending, the Colts have been drafting excellently the past two years, no reason to believe they won’t do so again in 2020. Someone wrote somewhere on this board that there’s no reason to panic about the team. If now isn’t the right time, when is? No GM. A potential free agency exodus/retirements (Joseph). A couple big ticket players (Watson/Tunsil) to pay. It’s going to be tough to stay competitive.
Just need to be true to who we are. It hasn't been our drafting or shrewd management of FA that got us here.
paycheck71
Hall of Fame
The Texans move forward by firing Chris Olsen today, their main contract negotiator.
When does OB fire Cal McNair and take over as owner?
Texansphan
Football connoisseur
I'm praying OB is next.
ROO
Tweak the offense already!
LOL!
Owner/General Manager/Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Chief Scout/Superintendent of Gatorade Acquisition
Seems like O'Brien & Easterby are all that's left of the GM by committee. Man, this organization is getting flatter by the minute.
I wonder how going down a third of their management team will effect all of those fully optimized sub programs they put in place the last time they fired somebody.
I wonder how going down a third of their management team will effect all of those fully optimized sub programs they put in place the last time they fired somebody.
Had anyone actually laid eyes on Cal McNair recently? I'm beginning to think he's in an empty well putting lotion on a his skin.
paycheck71
Hall of Fame
Oh, I don't think so. I think it's obvious he's getting whatever he wants for the next 2-3 years (3 left on his contract). Hopefully that's the extent of his leash.
Uncle Rico
Ur apology should be as loud as Ur disrespect was
texan279
Hall of Fame
Meanwhile we're still on that rebuild.
Add Owen Daniels, Antonio Smith, Ryan Harris, Shiloh Keo, and I believe Brandon Brooks.
Uncle Rico
Ur apology should be as loud as Ur disrespect was
dude the 49ers went from being in the Super Bowl with Kap and Harbaugh ... they blew it up sky high, COMPLETE REBUILD .. and here they in the Super Bowl again, ALL IN THE SAME SPAN (6 YEARS) AS OBRIENs TENURE IN HOUSTON!!!! Must be nice to cheer for a well run and competent organization.
paycheck71
Hall of Fame
In the same 6 years OB has been here, all the other AFC South teams have been to the conf championship game.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Texans to work out CFL cornerback Tre Roberson
Aaron Wilson , Houston Chronicle Jan. 20, 2020
The Texans are scheduled to work out Calgary Stampeders cornerback Tre Roberson on Tuesday, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.
Roberson has also worked out for the New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions with more upcoming meetings with NFL teams.
Roberson is a former Minnesota Vikings undrafted free agent quarterback from Illinois State. He also played at Indiana before transferring
A former Indiana Mr. Football who passed for 7,879 yards and 68 touchdowns in college and rushed for 2,788 yards and 32 touchdowns, Roberson won a CFL Grey Cup championship.
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Funny the article mentions nothing about his CB performance.
Keep in mind that in the CFL, the field is much wider ( and the EZs 10 yds deeper )..............the CBs have more work cut out for them than in the NFL.
Seven INTs last season is quite impressive............especially when you also factor in that there are only 3 downs in the CFL............AND all offensive backfield players, except the quarterback, may be in motion at the snap – players in motion may move in any direction as long as they are behind the line of scrimmage at the snap.
Aaron Wilson , Houston Chronicle Jan. 20, 2020
The Texans are scheduled to work out Calgary Stampeders cornerback Tre Roberson on Tuesday, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.
Roberson has also worked out for the New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions with more upcoming meetings with NFL teams.
Roberson is a former Minnesota Vikings undrafted free agent quarterback from Illinois State. He also played at Indiana before transferring
A former Indiana Mr. Football who passed for 7,879 yards and 68 touchdowns in college and rushed for 2,788 yards and 32 touchdowns, Roberson won a CFL Grey Cup championship.
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Funny the article mentions nothing about his CB performance.
Keep in mind that in the CFL, the field is much wider ( and the EZs 10 yds deeper )..............the CBs have more work cut out for them than in the NFL.
Seven INTs last season is quite impressive............especially when you also factor in that there are only 3 downs in the CFL............AND all offensive backfield players, except the quarterback, may be in motion at the snap – players in motion may move in any direction as long as they are behind the line of scrimmage at the snap.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Texans pass rusher Jacob Martin: 'I'm excited to grow'
Aaron Wilson , Houston Chronicle Jan. 22, 2020
As a situational pass rusher, Texans outside linebacker Jacob Martin saw limited action after being traded from the Seattle Seahawks as part of the Jadeveon Clowney trade.
The Katy native made the most of his opportunities. Playing in just 21 percent of the defensive snaps and 221 overall, Martin still managed to record 3 1/2 sacks, seven quarterback hits, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
"I'm excited to be here another year with these guys in the locker room," Martin said. "I"m excited to learn. I'm excited to grow. I can't wait for the future."
Heading into his third NFL season, the former Temple standout has 6 1/2 career sacks. Martin will have a new defensive coordinator in Anthony Weaver and a new position coach since outside linebackers coach John Pagano was fired.
"I think that’s awesome," Martin said of Weaver. "He’s a great guy. I’m excited to play for whoever."
Martin dealt with a knee injury last season. His primary focus this offseason is on his durability. At 6-2, 242 pounds, Martin is somewhat undersized.
"I would just say maybe getting healthy," Martin said. "A lot of people focus on the bigger, stronger faster, but if you’re not healthy how can you get bigger, stronger, faster?
"Focus on getting healthy, staying strong and staying in shape Continue to get better, continue to stack days and grow as a player."
Aaron Wilson , Houston Chronicle Jan. 22, 2020
As a situational pass rusher, Texans outside linebacker Jacob Martin saw limited action after being traded from the Seattle Seahawks as part of the Jadeveon Clowney trade.
The Katy native made the most of his opportunities. Playing in just 21 percent of the defensive snaps and 221 overall, Martin still managed to record 3 1/2 sacks, seven quarterback hits, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
"I'm excited to be here another year with these guys in the locker room," Martin said. "I"m excited to learn. I'm excited to grow. I can't wait for the future."
Heading into his third NFL season, the former Temple standout has 6 1/2 career sacks. Martin will have a new defensive coordinator in Anthony Weaver and a new position coach since outside linebackers coach John Pagano was fired.
"I think that’s awesome," Martin said of Weaver. "He’s a great guy. I’m excited to play for whoever."
Martin dealt with a knee injury last season. His primary focus this offseason is on his durability. At 6-2, 242 pounds, Martin is somewhat undersized.
"I would just say maybe getting healthy," Martin said. "A lot of people focus on the bigger, stronger faster, but if you’re not healthy how can you get bigger, stronger, faster?
"Focus on getting healthy, staying strong and staying in shape Continue to get better, continue to stack days and grow as a player."
Uncle Rico
Ur apology should be as loud as Ur disrespect was
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
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CloakNNNdagger
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banned1976
sleeper mode
This is going to be a long, dull offseason. I’m not excited about the Texans, not in the least. I’m more interested in what happens with Brady, and I barely care about that.
Texans, you’re killing my interest in football, if you haven’t killed it already. I’ve become more interested in complaining about you than watching you.
Texans, you’re killing my interest in football, if you haven’t killed it already. I’ve become more interested in complaining about you than watching you.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Quick! Someone say something controversial so we can have 50 pages of arguing back and forth, saying the same old thing, go nanner nanner boo boo got you back! then we can add another 50 pages of comparing players and rosters from 10 to 20 years ago! The Texans are like my Elio investment. Few exciting moments along the way but never really went anywhere.
Thorn
Dirty Old Man
The earth is flat, and there is no moon.
banned1976
sleeper mode
You’ll never catch me arguing about past Texans players or coaches... or making comparisons. As far as I’m concerned, the past is best left there. Ownership, on the other hand is fair game as long as a McNair is owner. The only difference since Bob passed away is there’s no voice coming from up top. With this “flat organization structure” the hierarchy isn’t clear. Although I believe BoB is running the entire show on Kirby.
There really isn’t anything to talk about right now except our feelings about the team. They’re not going to be making news. Other than the few scapegoats that have been sacrificed at the altar by O’Brien, what has happened? It’s just more of the same for the foreseeable future. Lackluster free agency is the only thing to look forward to. Who’s going to be available in round two is impossible to predict so there’s no draft talk between now and the second day of the draft for us.
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PapaL
Loose Screw
This one is super easy. He’s not worth $9.594 million for one year. He’s JAG. Plenty of those for MUCH cheaper. Only a fool would sign him for that amount.
The Sr Bowl is going on as we speak
We could talk about that. Lots of good prospects out there.
banned1976
sleeper mode
He should go house hunting in Houston right now.
RGV82
Random guy
You sound like an Eagles fan.
dream_team
Hall of Fame
I agree, not worth that much!!!
Problem is, though, we are potentially losing JJo and Roby as well. Do we dare start free agency with Conley & Lonnie as our only viable corners? Letting VH walk means re-signing Roby is a MUST!
Speedy
Former Yeller Dweller
Thought he was a must regardless.
Agreed, $10M seems like too much to me. I've only seen him play this year. I believe he's got the talent to play in this league, so I can see why the Bucs would pick up his 5th year option.
But considering what Hookem said about him & that Tampa Bay cut him... I don't know if I would keep him at that cost.
If we need the money to sign someone else I'd say let him go. But until Roby is extended, Connaly, Hargreaves & LonnieJ are our starting corners.
I'm hoping they re-sign Roby at least. I dont think the CB's are bad, but there's not a stud in the bunch. A better pass rush and a different style defense would greatly help out.
banned1976
sleeper mode
And they won a Super Bowl. As a kid I would sometimes cry when the Houston Oilers lost. They never won the big games either.
As a native Houstonian and once upon a time Houston professional sports fanatic, I feel I have the right to sound like an Eagles fan. Even more of a right than Eagles fans.
True. Don't want any more mediocre guys signed to this team. If we can revamp the secondary & the pass rush, let's do it. But I'd rather focus on pass rush & LBs this go round & if possible secondary.
RGV82
Random guy
What does the fact the Eagles won a Super Bowl have to do with anything? Tons of teams have won the Super Bowl, and are not as bad as Eagles fans.
RGV82
Random guy
banned1976
sleeper mode
Okay. I guess I don’t know what your original point was in saying I sound like an Eagles fan. I don’t even know any Eagles fans. I’m guessing they’re terrible fans and that was your point- I’m a terrible fan. Is that what you were driving at?
RGV82
Random guy
No. Not terrible fans. Just that they historically rather complain about the team than cheer.
banned1976
sleeper mode
Thanks for the clarification.
I cheer when the Texans are playing well and complain when they play like garbage. Hard to cheer a 51-7 azzwhipping so I’m complaining.
RGV82
Random guy
Google Eagles fans and you’ll see the history which includes throwing snowballs at Santa Claus.