Welcome Mark Ingram

[welsh texan]

Former Alabama Heisman-winning running back Mark Ingram will be joining his third NFL team after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/rolltidewire.usatoday.com/2021/03/11/mark-ingram-agrees-to-deal-with-houston-texans-running-back/amp/

$3 million, $250k for 750 yards, $250k for 1000 yards.

 

[texanhead08]

I know we needed a RB but one thats 31 is just weird to me.

 

[EllisUnit]

I know we needed a RB but one thats 31 is just weird to me.

A one year deal, not breaking the bank. Good veteran pick up IMO.

 

[thunderkyss]

Former Alabama Heisman-winning running back Mark Ingram will be joining his third NFL team after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/rolltidewire.usatoday.com/2021/03/11/mark-ingram-agrees-to-deal-with-houston-texans-running-back/amp/

$3 million, $250k for 750 yards, $250k for 1000 yards.

We just love paying RBs.

 

[thunderkyss]

A one year deal, not breaking the bank. Good veteran pick up IMO.

If we didn't restructure David Johnson I wouldn't have a problem with this. $12M could have been used to pay Ingram (who I don't mind signing)

 

[banned1976]

We just love paying RBs.

Running backs that rushed for about 300 yards. Ingram in 2020 = 299 yards. David Johnson in 2019 = 345 yards. Two more of those, the Texans can have a respectable 1200 yards rushing in 2021.

 

[banned1976]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1370124943934029827

 

[Texansphan]

We needed an upgrade in the run game and Ingram is that. Not spectacular, but can pound the rock.

 

[Lucky]

At least Culley got some input into the roster makeup. A ridiculous signing, but someone who wants to play here. That shouldn’t be underestimated.

 

[IDEXAN]

I dunno but is this the first Heisman guy on a Texans roster ?

 

[FireBOB]

I dunno but is this the first Heisman guy on a Texans roster ?

Ron "no gain" Dayne
Matt Leinart

 

[Mollywhopper]

Excellent job releasing news of this signing within the hour after the Culley trainwreck presser..

It's like a restaurant offering one stale peanut m&m right after serving a microwave salisbury steak for dinner..

 

[Earl34]

We needed an upgrade in the run game and Ingram is that. Not spectacular, but can pound the rock.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1370117914687324160

 

[IDEXAN]

Ron "no gain" Dayne
Matt Leinart

Wow, how soon I forgot.

 

[Lucky]

Excellent job releasing news of this signing within the hour after the Culley trainwreck presser..

It's like a restaurant offering one stale peanut m&m right after serving a microwave salisbury steak for dinner..

So microwave Salisbury steaks aren’t good? And M&Ms go stale?

Learn new things every day on this forum.

 

[leebigeztx]

With the cap being down, I suspect alot of vets taking small deals. This is what I wanted them to do last year. Fill in the roster with 30 yr olds on 2 yr deals. Its a easy way to have depth and can still coach up the younger guys.

 

[Mollywhopper]

So microwave Salisbury steaks aren’t good? And M&Ms go stale?

Learn new things every day on this forum.

..ya, no thanks.

and while I'm pretty sure twinkies last forever, chocolate and peanuts can both become funky..

 

[DocBar]

Excellent job releasing news of this signing within the hour after the Culley trainwreck presser..

It's like a restaurant offering one stale peanut m&m right after serving a microwave salisbury steak for dinner..

M&Ms get stale? Who knew and who has them last that long??

 

[KA4Texan]

..ya, no thanks.

and while I'm pretty sure twinkies last forever, chocolate and peanuts can both become funky..

Could be worse........


......... it could come in a brown bag with "golden arches" on it.

Id rather eat a carrot than either option though..... and I loathe carrots.

 

[banned1976]

..ya, no thanks.

and while I'm pretty sure twinkies last forever, chocolate and peanuts can both become funky..

Ah, yes. I grew up in the age of the TV dinner, cooked the old fashioned way...in an oven. The entree would come out of the oven exhibiting an ice cold center but the dessert would be a billion degrees. Woe to any kid who tested that dessert too soon. BTW, I think both RB1 and RB2 are old enough to remember those days as well.

 

[Speedy]

..ya, no thanks.

and while I'm pretty sure twinkies last forever, chocolate and peanuts can both become funky..

OMG. I used to live off that exact “meal”.

 

[Texian]

The choir was short a baritone.

 

[76Texan]

With the cap being down, I suspect alot of vets taking small deals. This is what I wanted them to do last year. Fill in the roster with 30 yr olds on 2 yr deals. Its a easy way to have depth and can still coach up the younger guys.

I think this is a fair deal.

 

[DocBar]

With the cap being down, I suspect alot of vets taking small deals. This is what I wanted them to do last year. Fill in the roster with 30 yr olds on 2 yr deals. Its a easy way to have depth and can still coach up the younger guys.

I expect to see a lot of one-two year deals in 2021. Too much uncertainty with the salary cap moving forward. A $15M reduction isn't unprecedented any more.

 

[Texian]

I think this is a fair deal.

It is a we are going to suck this year deal.

 

[Mangler]

Could be worse........


......... it could come in a brown bag with "golden arches" on it.

Id rather eat a carrot than either option though..... and I loathe carrots.

You mean CrackDonald’s? Yeah, I agree. Give me a bland ass carrot instead of that artificial, byproduct junk!

 

[Texansballer74]

Solid addition. I wanted us to acquire him some years ago.

 

[Lucky]

I wanted us to acquire him some years ago.

Yes. "Some years ago" was the time to acquire Ingram.

 

[Lucky]

..ya, no thanks.

Pepper it up a bit, and that will be just fine.

Haven't been there yet, but the Lazy Dog on 290 has a selection of fufu TV dinners. I want to try it.

 

[mussop]

Excellent job releasing news of this signing within the hour after the Culley trainwreck presser..

It's like a restaurant offering one stale peanut m&m right after serving a microwave salisbury steak for dinner..

Why was it a train wreck?

 

[Mollywhopper]

Why was it a train wreck?

Because our HC sounds like the least informed, least equipped person in the coaching ranks..

If it gave you any confidence, cool..

 

[Mollywhopper]

Pepper it up a bit, and that will be just fine.

Haven't been there yet, but the Lazy Dog on 290 has a selection of fufu TV dinners. I want to try it.

Enjoy..

 

[KA4Texan]

Because our HC sounds like the least informed, least equipped person in the coaching ranks..

If it gave you any confidence, cool..

Well, to be fair... our previous HC had all knowing power of where he wanted to steer the ship.

Id normally like my HC to know some things, but its refreshing to have a HC that answers to someone other than the mirror.

I know this perspective wont last anywhere past game one of pre-season if that long.

 

[Lucky]

Because our HC sounds like the least informed, least equipped person in the coaching ranks..

If it gave you any confidence, cool..

Not to mention, toeing the company line by lying his arse off. It's all about building a culture of character, ya know.

 

[Mollywhopper]

Well, to be fair... our previous HC had all knowing power of where he wanted to steer the ship.

Id normally like my HC to know some things, but its refreshing to have a HC that answers to someone other than the mirror.

He did?

And I don't mind Culley deferring personnel issues to Caserio, that makes sense. The obvious issue is acting like everything with Deshaun is hunky dory when it clearly isn't.

 

[ATXtexanfan]

Lol

This moves the meter

Who you drafting for fantasy team. Johnson or Ingram

 

[Texansballer74]

Why was it a train wreck?

Because he didn't tell them what they wanted to hear on the Watson situation.

 

[Mollywhopper]

Because he didn't tell them what they wanted to hear on the Watson situation.

What do I want to hear on the Watson situation?

 

[KA4Texan]

He did?

And I don't mind Culley deferring personnel issues to Caserio, that makes sense. The obvious issue is acting like everything with Deshaun is hunky dory when it clearly isn't.

I didnt see the interview but from what I read he said is DW is our QB for now.

Which he is... maybe not for long, maybe he is our QB that chooses to sit... but I dont see a point of acting like DW is the sun that all things in the organization revolves around either.

Things arent okay, but either things blow over (doubtful at this point) or we move on from DW so no real reason to act like there is a third outcome that can be achieved if the situation is aired out any further than it already has.

This coming season is going to suck, regardless of what DW chooses to do or any actions taken by the McNairs/FO.

I've pretty much stopped following the DW drama and mentally prepared to move on from him. IF we get high value, Im all for the trade, if not, let him rot. So hearing that the HC didnt spend his time dwelling on DW is a good thing IMO.

 

[Mollywhopper]

I didnt see the interview but from what I read he said is DW is our QB for now.

Which he is... maybe not for long, maybe he is our QB that chooses to sit... but I dont see a point of acting like DW is the sun that all things in the organization revolves around either.

Things arent okay, but either things blow over (doubtful at this point) or we move on from DW so no real reason to act like there is a third outcome that can be achieved if the situation is aired out any further than it already has.

This coming season is going to suck, regardless of what DW chooses to do or any actions taken by the McNairs/FO.

I've pretty much stopped following the DW drama and mentally prepared to move on from him. IF we get high value, Im all for the trade, if not, let him rot. So hearing that the HC didnt spend his time dwelling on DW is a good thing IMO.

He didn't say that ('Watson is our QB for now') in the presser today.

And I don't think I said anything about wanting the HC to dwell on it. Just answer it confidently without sounding clueless.

 

[Texansballer74]

What do I want to hear on the Watson situation?

You tell me.

 

[Mollywhopper]

You tell me.

Uhh, you're over here speaking like you have such a strong grasp on it.. I'm all ears..

 

[Texansballer74]

Uhh, you're over here speaking like you have such a strong grasp on it.. I'm all ears..

Dude get on and move around. You know darn well what your intentions where. He did not answer questions like you wanted him too.

 

[Mollywhopper]

Dude get on and move around. You know darn well what your intentions where. He did not answer questions like you wanted him too.

What were my intentions?

 

[Texansballer74]

Back to the original topic at hand.

Welcome Mark Ingram

 

[amazing80]

Nice pickup for what we need. A guy who can pound the rock inside and take a beating. Wonder what DW4 thinks of this, he has to be somewhat happy.

 

[Mollywhopper]

2020 stats..

Player A: 11 gms, 72 carries, 299 yds, 4.2 ypc, 2 tds - 6 rec, 50 yds, 8.3 ypr, 0 tds, 31 years old

Player B: 12 gms, 147 carries, 691 yds, 4.7 ypc, 6 tds - 33 rec, 314 yds, 9.5 ypr, 2 tds, 29 years old

..any guesses?

 

[mussop]

Because our HC sounds like the least informed, least equipped person in the coaching ranks..

If it gave you any confidence, cool..

I wasn’t going anywhere with it I seriously haven’t seen it. I did hear about a minute and a half on the radio and i didn’t get a good impression. he Was asked an easy question and he just gave a generic BS answer that made me think, WTF? Was just wondering if that continued throughout the interview?

 

[mussop]

2020 stats..

Player A: 11 gms, 72 carries, 299 yds, 4.2 ypc, 2 tds - 6 rec, 50 yds, 8.3 ypr, 0 tds, 31 years old

Player B: 12 gms, 147 carries, 691 yds, 4.7 ypc, 6 tds - 33 rec, 314 yds, 9.5 ypr, 2 tds, 29 years old

..any guesses?

Gross.

 

[Lucky]

..any guesses?

I don't know. But, I bet they're team first guys.