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Thorn said:
Having a competent backup QB is important. And we don't know if any of these rookies in camp can do that. I'd hang on to Mills for another year before letting him go.
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Had I not been hearing great things about our rookie QB I would agree. But, from what I've heard about him he puts in the time and extra work. If he looks good in the pre season and in TC then maybe shop Mills
 
Lucky said:
There is also the issue of competitive imbalance if one team has more injuries than another. Increasing the rosters would help, but the NFLPA hasn't pushed hard for that.
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How is that any different than losing a guy to IR, or PUP, etc? Yes injuries are part of the game. Its my least favorite part…but we know right now as we speak that players this team is counting on will lose time, quite possibly a whole season. **** happens every year.
 
Porky said:
How is that any different than losing a guy to IR, or PUP, etc?
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Those players are replaced on the roster. You're talking about expanding the game roster to the full roster. If the Texans have 7 guys that can't go on gameday (but you don't want to go on the IR), but the Chiefs have just 2...that's a 5 player advantage. The reduction of game rosters helps eliminate the disparity.
 
JB said:
So they're going to trade the guy they just traded for before he plays a down because of the guys they already had here? Counting on rookies before they play a down?
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No, you sign multiple players that won't make the roster. And then you release them or trade them. Kirk is decent, but Metchie is an all round better WR when healthy (that's why we traded up to get him). Last year was the first season he was healthy enough to play. He showed flashes but still wasn't use to the speed and his condition was only decent. Now back at 100% he should make WR4, with Nico, Higgins and Noel ahead of him. Depending on how many WRs we keep, Kirk could out play a guy like Metchie. But I don't think he will. If we keep 5, someone is going to be traded or released. Keep in mind TC cuts which we may find a better WR a team let's go.

Prediction:
WR1- Nico
WR2- Higgins
WR3- Noel
WR4- Metchie/Kirk/Hutch
WR5- Metchie/Kirk/Hutch

Meaning 1 of the 3 is probably not making the 53. So, if we can get a decent pick or player for Kirk...we likely take it. Also keep in mind we have UDFAs at WR as well who may ball out and pass up other "higher profile guys".
 
So, what will these look like? Anybody see any spy photos or anything yet. I hope it's more than just the "H".

EDIT: Just saw this. Could this be the Rivalry look only replace the bull with the H (as it seems Hannah likes the H)

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SnakeEyes said:
No, you sign multiple players that won't make the roster. And then you release them or trade them. Kirk is decent, but Metchie is an all round better WR when healthy (that's why we traded up to get him). Last year was the first season he was healthy enough to play. He showed flashes but still wasn't use to the speed and his condition was only decent. Now back at 100% he should make WR4, with Nico, Higgins and Noel ahead of him. Depending on how many WRs we keep, Kirk could out play a guy like Metchie. But I don't think he will. If we keep 5, someone is going to be traded or released. Keep in mind TC cuts which we may find a better WR a team let's go.

Prediction:
WR1- Nico
WR2- Higgins
WR3- Noel
WR4- Metchie/Kirk/Hutch
WR5- Metchie/Kirk/Hutch

Meaning 1 of the 3 is probably not making the 53. So, if we can get a decent pick or player for Kirk...we likely take it. Also keep in mind we have UDFAs at WR as well who may ball out and pass up other "higher profile guys".
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That's one expensive "tied for 4th string" WR! IMHO Kirk will hold the starting slot receiver position, and should be a great mentor for Noel. Assuming Noel comes along as predicted, he'll likely prevent Kirk from resigning. It will come down to Metchie/Hutchinson in terms of who makes WR5.
 
badboy said:
For a backup 56% is pretty good and he avg >10 yards per catch.
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Mills is not awful. But, look at the kid we drafted. He is better than Mills from what I have seen plus a better work ethic IMO. The only thing Mills has over him is NFL experience. Will it be enough to make the roster?
 
OptimisticTexan said:
I’m no longer worried about this if it were to happen. Mills has shown progress and would be the best option b/c of the general playbook knowledge. Mills will take advantage of these new toys on offense as well.
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Knowing the playbook and being able to execute it are 2 different things. Mills may not be an awful QB but he’s certainly not close to being a good one. He might be a decent plugin for a game or 3, but if he has to go a significant amount of time the Texans are done for. Not saying Mertz would be any different but I don’t believe the Texans have a backup QB that could take them places should #7 go down.

We also don’t know what this Oline is going to look like. CJ had his struggles last season with the 7th highest sack rate and the #1 highest pressure rate in the NFL. Mills wouldn’t stand a chance anywhere near those numbers. The Texans don’t have a team good enough yet to carry even an average QB, never mind a below average one.

I’ve never seen Mertz play but I have seen Mills. Mills not only isn’t good, he didn’t even have the stats in college suggesting otherwise. Mertz at least has a little bit of that going for him and in a much tougher conference.

Again though, if 7 goes down for any significant amount of time, I don’t believe it’s going to matter much who the Texans QB2 is. And didn’t the Texans, DeMeco Ryans in charge, opt for old man Case over Mills in ‘23? Just sayin’.
 
badboy said:
Probably my fault that I allowed Mertz to even become part of the conversation. I'm just saying that Mills is not the backup quarterback I want. I was hoping some fool would trade for him and we could get a better backup.
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Like I said, Caserio, Ryans don't see Mills like you do and there's a reason for this.
 
Speedy said:
Knowing the playbook and being able to execute it are 2 different things. Mills may not be an awful QB but he’s certainly not close to being a good one. He might be a decent plugin for a game or 3, but if he has to go a significant amount of time the Texans are done for. Not saying Mertz would be any different but I don’t believe the Texans have a backup QB that could take them places should #7 go down.

We also don’t know what this Oline is going to look like. CJ had his struggles last season with the 7th highest sack rate and the #1 highest pressure rate in the NFL. Mills wouldn’t stand a chance anywhere near those numbers. The Texans don’t have a team good enough yet to carry even an average QB, never mind a below average one.

I’ve never seen Mertz play but I have seen Mills. Mills not only isn’t good, he didn’t even have the stats in college suggesting otherwise. Mertz at least has a little bit of that going for him and in a much tougher conference.

Again though, if 7 goes down for any significant amount of time, I don’t believe it’s going to matter much who the Texans QB2 is. And didn’t the Texans, DeMeco Ryans in charge, opt for old man Case over Mills in ‘23? Just sayin’.
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You can say this about most backup QBs in the NFL. If a QB can go say 2-2 while the starting QB is out then that QB is a legitimate backup NFL QB. Mills can do this IMHO.

We've seen Mills play behind the type of ol that CJ played behind last year.
 
SnakeEyes said:
No, you sign multiple players that won't make the roster. And then you release them or trade them. Kirk is decent, but Metchie is an all round better WR when healthy (that's why we traded up to get him). Last year was the first season he was healthy enough to play. He showed flashes but still wasn't use to the speed and his condition was only decent. Now back at 100% he should make WR4, with Nico, Higgins and Noel ahead of him. Depending on how many WRs we keep, Kirk could out play a guy like Metchie. But I don't think he will. If we keep 5, someone is going to be traded or released. Keep in mind TC cuts which we may find a better WR a team let's go.

Prediction:
WR1- Nico
WR2- Higgins
WR3- Noel
WR4- Metchie/Kirk/Hutch
WR5- Metchie/Kirk/Hutch

Meaning 1 of the 3 is probably not making the 53. So, if we can get a decent pick or player for Kirk...we likely take it. Also keep in mind we have UDFAs at WR as well who may ball out and pass up other "higher profile guys".
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There is not a GM in the league who would trade Kirk for Metchie straight up.
 
SnakeEyes said:
No, you sign multiple players that won't make the roster. And then you release them or trade them. Kirk is decent, but Metchie is an all round better WR when healthy (that's why we traded up to get him). Last year was the first season he was healthy enough to play. He showed flashes but still wasn't use to the speed and his condition was only decent. Now back at 100% he should make WR4, with Nico, Higgins and Noel ahead of him. Depending on how many WRs we keep, Kirk could out play a guy like Metchie. But I don't think he will. If we keep 5, someone is going to be traded or released. Keep in mind TC cuts which we may find a better WR a team let's go.

Prediction:
WR1- Nico
WR2- Higgins
WR3- Noel
WR4- Metchie/Kirk/Hutch
WR5- Metchie/Kirk/Hutch

Meaning 1 of the 3 is probably not making the 53. So, if we can get a decent pick or player for Kirk...we likely take it. Also keep in mind we have UDFAs at WR as well who may ball out and pass up other "higher profile guys".
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If Kirk is healthy he’s a very good receiver.

Definitely will be ahead of the rookies at least to start the season.
 
SnakeEyes said:
No, you sign multiple players that won't make the roster. And then you release them or trade them. Kirk is decent, but Metchie is an all round better WR when healthy (that's why we traded up to get him). Last year was the first season he was healthy enough to play. He showed flashes but still wasn't use to the speed and his condition was only decent. Now back at 100% he should make WR4, with Nico, Higgins and Noel ahead of him. Depending on how many WRs we keep, Kirk could out play a guy like Metchie. But I don't think he will. If we keep 5, someone is going to be traded or released. Keep in mind TC cuts which we may find a better WR a team let's go.

Prediction:
WR1- Nico
WR2- Higgins
WR3- Noel
WR4- Metchie/Kirk/Hutch
WR5- Metchie/Kirk/Hutch

Meaning 1 of the 3 is probably not making the 53. So, if we can get a decent pick or player for Kirk...we likely take it. Also keep in mind we have UDFAs at WR as well who may ball out and pass up other "higher profile guys".
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This is a total mess. We all have opinions, and I like outside the box ones, but this one is so far outside the box, the box is in another country.

Noel is never in 10 million years going to start the season ahead of Kirk, and very likely won't be ahead of him at the end of the season (if all parties are fully healthy). Starting over Kirk game 1 is not a possibility. Like at all.

And you seem to think Metchie is better than Kirk? How are you making this bizarre evaluation? Metchie will be very lucky to have a roster spot, breaking out of camp. Personally, I think he's gone. But let's look at history.

Metchie had 24/254 and a 10.4 avg last year on a team decimated at the WR spot begging for anyone to be a playmaker. With a couple of rare exceptions he failed. He also had about as many drops as catches, butterfingers is going to have trouble making this team. But better than Kirk?

Kirk missed most of 2024, and still had 27/379 and a 14 avg last year. For healthy seasons Kirk has averaged 1000 yards and averages about 13 YPC in his career. Kirk is one of the better slots in the NFL. Metchie hasn't proven anything and was a failed draft pick. I like the kid...but he needs a new start elsewhere, or consider his post football career options.
 
SnakeEyes said:
So, what will these look like? Anybody see any spy photos or anything yet. I hope it's more than just the "H".

EDIT: Just saw this. Could this be the Rivalry look only replace the bull with the H (as it seems Hannah likes the H)

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A little to Oiler like to actually happen. I do like that helmet though, like it is, not with the H. It would be a perfect fit for the white out uniforms.
 
SnakeEyes said:
No, you sign multiple players that won't make the roster. And then you release them or trade them. Kirk is decent, but Metchie is an all round better WR when healthy (that's why we traded up to get him). Last year was the first season he was healthy enough to play. He showed flashes but still wasn't use to the speed and his condition was only decent. Now back at 100% he should make WR4, with Nico, Higgins and Noel ahead of him. Depending on how many WRs we keep, Kirk could out play a guy like Metchie. But I don't think he will. If we keep 5, someone is going to be traded or released. Keep in mind TC cuts which we may find a better WR a team let's go.

Prediction:
WR1- Nico
WR2- Higgins
WR3- Noel
WR4- Metchie/Kirk/Hutch
WR5- Metchie/Kirk/Hutch

Meaning 1 of the 3 is probably not making the 53. So, if we can get a decent pick or player for Kirk...we likely take it. Also keep in mind we have UDFAs at WR as well who may ball out and pass up other "higher profile guys".
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I know SnakeEyes has been posting on this board for a while now, but are you trolling us? I like to do a little trolling here and there, it's fun and it's good for the board. It's your opinion, but I have no clue how you make this claim. The only way I could entertain it is for purely a completion grade for being healthy enough to suit up.

I haven't seen takes this controversial since the old Meatbear posts of yesteryear. Agree to disagree.
 
House of Pain said:
I know SnakeEyes has been posting on this board for a while now, but are you trolling us? I like to do a little trolling here and there, it's fun and it's good for the board. It's your opinion, but I have no clue how you make this claim. The only way I could entertain it is for purely a completion grade for being healthy enough to suit up.

I haven't seen takes this controversial since the old Meatbear posts of yesteryear. Agree to disagree.
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Meatbear and his cuz say hey from da slams.
 
BattleRedBlud said:

Skip to 14:12
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It's a home jersey. Which I would say means it must be white. But, that tend of white home and dark away is no longer set. Now, the home team can pick.

Edit:
When it comes to those "certain colors" the McNairs are referring to, most Houston fans can connect the dots and guess that they're talking about that Columbia or H-Town blue formerly worn by the Houston Oilers. It's been an ongoing battle for the Texans to incorporate the color since Bud Adams, owner of the Houston Oilers, relocated the team to Tennessee, changing it to the Tennessee Titans.
 
texanswire.usatoday.com

Texans DE Danielle Hunter among PFF's top 30 players over 30

Danielle Hunter is a top 10 pass-rusher entering the 2025 season and he's one of the best players at the age of 30.
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In 17 games for the Texans, Hunter finished tied for fifth in the league in sacks (12) while recording a pressure rate of 23.9%, second most among players with at least 200 pass rush snaps, according to Next Gen Stats.
 
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