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Texans sign Kevin Walter to Offer Sheet
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texan279
Hall of Fame
Koolbrz said:
I thought the same thing when I heard about the offer we tendered him, but then I realized he played behind Chad Johnson, TJ Houshmandzadeh, and Chris Henry. Not a shabby core of WR's there, which is probably one reason they won't match the offer. He was a #4 there, would probably be a #3 here.
TexanFan881
All Pro
Getting a #4 WR from the Bengals just solved our huge hole at the WR department 
TexanSam
Hall of Fame
TexanFan881 said:I still am not too high on him, I don't think he could beat out Mathis or Armstrong to be our #2. I guess I'll have to wait to see him though
I don't think Walter (if the Bengals don't match), Mathis, or Armstrong will be our #2. If the Texans don't get Burleson, we'll go after someone else. I do believe we'll sign a WR that we've all heard of this offseason. Who it is has yet to be seen, but I think we'll get someone who is proven.
TexanFan881
All Pro
TexanSam said:
I really hope your right.
dat_boy_yec
Rookie
tulexan said:We'll go after this guy
No way we'll never catch him. Doesn't he run like a 4.28 40 damn that's too fast. lol. We should go after somebody slower
run-david-run
All Pro
Yep, we all found out this season how getting "younger and faster" improves the team!
Carr Bombed
Hall of Fame
run-david-run said:
It will in the long run, Glenn and Sharper might have helped us to a better record last year, but they weren't part of any long term plan and were simply helping to fill a 53 man roster on a expansion team that was going though the process of overturning its roster. Letting them go allows or forces us to find a more permanent solution. As soon as our young guys grow up we'll be a better team.
run-david-run
All Pro
Yeah, that was mostly just a dig at the "Reggie is saviour, he walks on water" people. Pretty soon Im gonna have to make a VY joke to balance it out. It was nice to hear some logic on the MB, quite rare.Carr Bomb said:
Carr Bombed
Hall of Fame
run-david-run said:
Thats fine, lately I've tried to distance myself from the whole situation, its become to much of a firestorm, kinda like trying to talk politics at a dinner party. I'm at the point where I don't give a crap what the texans do in the draft and just hope it all works out in the end.
Carr Bombed
Hall of Fame
Sharper was cut from his second team in two years and Glenn was a nickleback in dallas, by the time we get things turned around both would be too old and we would be stuck inserting yound guys down the road. Might as well do that now so the can learn, grow, and form new leadership (Dunta?) so this team can hit on all cylinders in a few years.
Carr Bombed
Hall of Fame
Dunta is going to be our next leader on defense, you can see it in his interviews and when he's on the field,(Glenn took him under his wing and kinda made him his pet project and alot of Glenn rubbed off on him). He always looked disgusted after losing game after game while others looked content, but he is still young and still made mistakes, which there isn't a problem with that, like I said hes young. As he gets older he will only get better and will take on the role as a team leader.Turp007 said:
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whiskeyrbl
Guest
Has anyone heard any news or updates on the Bengals on what they plan to do?
dirty steve
Veteran
Bengals | Team not likely to match offer sheet
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:33:29 -0800
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are not likely to match the offer sheet given to WR Kevin Walter by the Houston Texans. The Bengals have to make a decision this weekend.
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:33:29 -0800
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are not likely to match the offer sheet given to WR Kevin Walter by the Houston Texans. The Bengals have to make a decision this weekend.
TexanFan881
All Pro
Bye bye seventh round pick
bigTEXan8
Rookie
keyfro said:
I wouldn't call Walter compensation to fill the #2 spot, if we don't get Burleson, but maybe he'll be able to contribute. Here's something I haven't seen anyone mention though, maybe Armstrong is going to be the #2 guy if the Texans don't pick-up a solid #2 guy. Just throwing it out there.
TexanFan881
All Pro
If we don't sign anyone else at WR I think Armstrong deserves the spot more than the other WR's on our team.
Mightymike
Waterboy
TexanFan881 said:
i agree, I think if we draft bush and sign putzier, our whole offense will be so much better as a whole and if armstrong isn't good enough for our #2 reciever we can adress it next year with guys like Clavin Johnson, Dwayne Jarrett
TexanFan881
All Pro
Hopefully he won't have to start for us and we'll bring in someone else but he will get a chance. The next step is signing Burleson...
Ibar_Harry
All Pro
Don't forget Starling who is in the NFLE. If we get Burl, it would look like some one will be released. I want to see people working out on their receiving skills with Carr starting next week. The new people are going to have to get accustomed to receiving the missles. Goooo TEXAAAAANS.....
Wolfiegrrl
Fan of NFC Seahawks & AFC Texans
I don't know that Starling is going to make it. He's listed on the Rhein Fire's practice squad. 
has anyone thought that derick armstrong and kendrick starling might not be as good as we think...we see them only during the pre-season and they really don't do a whole lot to impress then...if starling can't even start in NFLE then maybe it's time we looked at some other receivers
TexanFan881
All Pro
I'm not that impressed with Starling but I guess maybe Armstrong isn't as good as we think and he's not playing for a reason...
Hardcore Texan
Magnet Man
Maddict5 said:
Well, let's hope he proves them wrong. How many players have been back ups, or a late round pick, or yada yada yada just waiting for a opportunity. Maybe this will be his time to shine and prove alot of people wrong ( a la Drew Brees). I am willing to see how it plays out.
Hardcore Texan
Magnet Man
I just meant there was talk that Brees wasn't cutting the mustard and was going to be ousted, the Chargers even spent another pick on Rivers. Mid-rounders like Zack Thomas turn into top notch guys. And lots of current starters just needed the opportunity to show what they could do, wasn't Tom Brady a back-up? If I remember correctly, my memory is fuzzy this morning/noon. THere are tons of other examples that aren't popping into my mind right now.
I think we are getting at the same point, he was backing up some great receivers in Cincinati. Just because he was a #4 or so there, doesn't mean he can't compete for #2 or #3 spot here. We are not as deep at WR as the Bungals. I really think he can have much greater success with us.
I think we are getting at the same point, he was backing up some great receivers in Cincinati. Just because he was a #4 or so there, doesn't mean he can't compete for #2 or #3 spot here. We are not as deep at WR as the Bungals. I really think he can have much greater success with us.
mancunian
Old Timer
Hardcore Texan said:I just meant there was talk that Brees wasn't cutting the mustard and was going to be outsted, the Chargers even spent another pick on Rivers. Mid-rounders like Zack Thomas turn into top notch guys. And lots of current starters just needed the opportunity to show what they could do, wasn't Tom Brady a back-up? If I remember correctly, my memory is fuzzy this morning/noon. THere are tons of other examples that aren't popping into my mind right now.
I think we are getting at the same point, he was backing up some great receivers in Cincinati. Just because he was a #4 or so their, doesn't mean he can't compete for #2 or #3 spot here. We are not as deep at WR as the Bungals. I really think he can have much greater success with us.
Your right mate, later round picks can blossom - wasn't Davis a 4th round pick as well? The Bengals Rudi Johnson was also a 4th rounder and look how he turned out.
Tom Brady was a 6th Round Pick
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Crazygomer
Practice Squad
This is not a negative post on Kevin Walter!
I was just wondering what the buzz was about?
I saw that we signed him to a nice contract.
ESPN said that he has been in the league for 3 seasons and has not even gone over 300 yards in his career. Is there something that I'm not aware of?
Thanks
I was just wondering what the buzz was about?
I saw that we signed him to a nice contract.
ESPN said that he has been in the league for 3 seasons and has not even gone over 300 yards in his career. Is there something that I'm not aware of?
Thanks
Hardcore Texan said:I think we are getting at the same point, he was backing up some great receivers in Cincinati. Just because he was a #4 or so their, doesn't mean he can't compete for #2 or #3 spot here. We are not as deep at WR as the Bungals. I really think he can have much greater success with us.
I know, there are maybe another dozen or so WRs out there that are better than what we've seen, playing at the #3/4 spot. Joe Horn, is the guy I think about....... not even Drafted........ but a #1 reciever no less, multiple Pro Bowls...... He was back up to the likes of Eddie Kennison, and someone else I can't even remember in Kansas City.
Rod Smith also went undrafted........... & I think he's done OK in this league.
There really is sooooo much talent out their, I wonder why more of those guys don't stick their neck out, and demand more playing time, or say no to some of these multi year contracts, that make them carreer backups.
Of course, they need to work their buts off like Joe Horn, and Rod Smith did. So when they get their opportunity, they take full advantage of it.
Oh yeah, how could I forget....... Kurt Warner... not a WR, but a great story.
Bearfan Blue and Orange
Waterboy
Crazygomer said:
You will see soon enough. This guy has a work ethic that is AWESOME. He has great hands, big, tall WR. He only "dropped" 1 pass last season.
He is one of the best kept secrets in the NFL. He has just had the numbers stacked against him. First when he was drafted by NY in the 7th round and was 1 of 9 WR fighting for 4 spots and three locked already with Hilliard, Toomer, and Carter. he was fortunately waived right away, not lasting more than 24 hours on the waiver wire picked up by Bengals and moved from the practice squad to the 53 man roster within weeks of being signed.
He is a player that TRUELY LOVES THE GAME and is willing to do anything for his team to WIN. That includes being a PROFESSIONAL and waiting for his nuber to be called whenever that may be. He was their special teams ACE.
I remember watching the Monday night game agains Denver and Champ Bailey (FAST FAST) lined up on Kevin as a gunner for a punt by cinci and Kevin BLEW past Champ. The next time Kevin lined up There was Champ... and another to beat up on Kevin. He is always one of the first players down field in the mix.
When his number was called with the Bengals, he produced. Almost all of his catches moved the chains for a first down and more.
You are going to LOVE this guy. He will fight for #2, that is his character and work ethic. Did I mention he rund very tight routes ( a QB loves to know that his WR is going to be at a spot when he turns to check his route to be open.) and he is PHYSICAL and fights for the extra yards... and runs a 4.4 40
TexanFan881
All Pro
Sounds like a player that we can count on and that when on the field we can know he is giving us all he has. All we can ask for is that he does his very best, and that characteristic about him is very entriguing to me. Kevin has a lot of upside for our team.
Bearfan Blue and Orange
Waterboy
Maddict5 said:
That was out of college. On his Proday he was running a 4.45.
You can have the fastest guys on a team, but if they can't catch the ball, what does it do for you.
Do you know why Brett Favre is so good? His receivers that are successful run tight routes. Favre does not throw to a receiver, he throws to a spot where that receiver is suppose to be.
Carr has not had those option other than AJ and heck even the BEST WR has small chances when there are 3 guys blanketing you.
Your WR corps have improved. Now if Carr can get somone to block for 2.5 seconds, that would give him ample time to run through his reads before checking down or running for his life.
I say Texans should do like the Bears did when we had a high draft pick, we traded down twice and ended up with 2 late 1st round picks multiple 4 and 4th round picks. when rebuilding with a new coach and many holes to fill, it is about quantity versus quality. You draft a Reggie Bush when you are 1 player away from completing the puzzle, but if you could fill 3 holes with trading down Reggie Bush, doesn't that make sense and get you that much closer to the ultimate goal.
Aperfect example of what teams are doing now is modelilng the Patriots. No major superstar on the team, but several pieces of the puzzle that if one piece falls another can take his place.
If you put all your eggs (Bears do this) with Bush and he get hurt for some reason, where is your season. You will start sounding like the Chicago Cubs "Wait until Next Year"
Kaiser Toro
Native Mod
For all of you who poo-poo on people that frame acquisitions and attritions and the DNA of the team on salary cap here is what Marvin Lewis had to say about them not matching an offer:
"Kevin has been a fine player for us, and he deserves the opportunity he'll get in Houston to be a starting receiver," Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said. "But as we build our roster for the upcoming season, we believe it's in the best interest of our team to allocate these funds to another position."
That is the sign of a mature HC that has a vision. Salary cap and the prodcut on the field are inextricably linked. I understand that this is a news flash for some.
http://www.whptv.com/sports/story.aspx?content_id=75EBDD9B-9DF4-4BAF-BD1D-0FD40E4E6DD2
"Kevin has been a fine player for us, and he deserves the opportunity he'll get in Houston to be a starting receiver," Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said. "But as we build our roster for the upcoming season, we believe it's in the best interest of our team to allocate these funds to another position."
That is the sign of a mature HC that has a vision. Salary cap and the prodcut on the field are inextricably linked. I understand that this is a news flash for some.
http://www.whptv.com/sports/story.aspx?content_id=75EBDD9B-9DF4-4BAF-BD1D-0FD40E4E6DD2