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Welcome Nick Chubb to Houston
- Thread starter CloakNNNdagger
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BattleRedBlud
Blue Steel Pose. No Excuses!
Not sure how I feel about this signing. He isn't what he was, and that doesn't bode well for the backs currently on the roster if we had to sign him.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
It's a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the chance to earn another $2.5 million if he hits certain incentives.
TxnsJuggernaut1
All Pro
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badboy
Hall of Fame
A very reasonable contract.
TxnsJuggernaut1
All Pro
I still
If not British Brooks any number of young free agent Rb's could have filled the back up role.
I still think that British Brooks should have gotten a fair chance in training camp to win the back up role at Rb. I don't see him as a FB. I don't want an old RB full of wear and tear who came off of a serious injury.
If not British Brooks any number of young free agent Rb's could have filled the back up role.
Texansballer74
The Marine
I started this thread already and I believe Thunder moved it to another thread lol
TxnsJuggernaut1
All Pro
I am assuming if they don't see British Brooks as a back up or a FB he will get cut. I think that is short sighted. He should
get another serious look in training camp.
KoolAid Sipper
AFCEVET
I like Nick Chubb, he’s been a good player, but I’m not a fan of the signing. But I’m on board and hopeful he still has some burst/acceleration/cutting ability left. One thing that hasn't been mentioned, is the Browns had consistently strong offensive line play during his time there...and that has not been the case here.
welsh texan
You may say I’m a dreamer but I’m not the only one
What does this signing say about Mixons health?
As for Pierce/Dare/British Brooks talk, any of those guys are more than welcome to outplay Chubb or Mixon for more time, and £2.5m isn’t a huge risk while £5m is a bargain if he hits milestones that make him a starter.
As for Pierce/Dare/British Brooks talk, any of those guys are more than welcome to outplay Chubb or Mixon for more time, and £2.5m isn’t a huge risk while £5m is a bargain if he hits milestones that make him a starter.
TheRealJoker V2
All Pro
Mixon was out of training camp all of last season. At this point I’m just assuming he’s in bubble wrap until the season starts.
And like you said, any other RB is more than welcome to outplay Chubb to take a roster spot from him. But bottom line is, last season in the playoffs they only trusted Mixon with the ball. They needed to bring in RBs this offseason and they did that with Woody/Chubb.
House of Pain
Wild Speculator
If there is one thing that I've seen from NC is his willingness to spend "small" money to guarantee he has options. We don't know how Chubb is going to play out, but I think they like the idea of having a vet as the backup, assuming he's healthy enough to make a difference.
I wouldn't be surprised to see them try to find a RB by trade if Chubb is washed.
I don't see how this is not a good signing for the Texans. Joe Mixon is still a very effective RB, Chubb is a complimentary insurance piece. If he's productive this year, good. If he's not we're not worse off than before we signed him.
Even if they release Ogunbowale/Pierce/Beck to make room for him. What's the risk?
House of Pain
Wild Speculator
Does anyone think that any of the 3 players named in this post is irreplaceable? Is Beck even on the roster at the moment?
No, he's a Jet at the moment
Well.... depending on the car and the price... thats not always a bad thing... some engines deserve replacing and as with condoms run around with bad rubbers you may regret it some day.
Exactly
Bluehen Texan
Waterboy
If Chubb doesn’t make the final roster, I’ll be ecstatic at how great our RB room will be. He’s got some tread left and I’m looking forward to watching him run over defender’s like nothing.
Porky
Hall of Fame
I am most definitely glass 3/4 full on this one. I’m way more optimistic than many of you. He was moving very well in mini-camp by all accounts. I also saw his workout video - ok yes a workout isn’t a game.
Look, I’m not saying he will be 2022 Chubb. That was all-pro level. But I think his floor is high. Unless that knee really acts up, or there is some new injury during camp, I have zero doubt about him making this team.
From there we shall see. His upside is a true tandem mate for Mixon, and a guy that if Mixon goes down…we don’t miss a beat. Worst case, he’s a short yardage and goal line guy who can spell Mixon and give you 5-8 carries per game.
Look, I’m not saying he will be 2022 Chubb. That was all-pro level. But I think his floor is high. Unless that knee really acts up, or there is some new injury during camp, I have zero doubt about him making this team.
From there we shall see. His upside is a true tandem mate for Mixon, and a guy that if Mixon goes down…we don’t miss a beat. Worst case, he’s a short yardage and goal line guy who can spell Mixon and give you 5-8 carries per game.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Details of Chubb's one-year deal is a max value $5 million, base value $2.5 million with $1.5M guaranteed: $575K signing bonus, $1.5M base salary, $925K gtd skill, injury, salary cap, plus up to $425K in per game active roster bonuses at $25K rate
Bluehen Texan
Waterboy
Yeah. That’s pretty much it. At least it makes sense to me.
I understood it
TheRealJoker V2
All Pro
Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle was on Texans All Access last night. He thinks only Mixon is guaranteed a roster spot. I disagree with that. I think Marks is guaranteed one as well by virtue of his rookie draft pick that they traded a future 3rd to get status. . But Mixon/Chubb/Dare will need to win one in camp. And Jordan/JJ Taylor are definite underdogs for an active roster spot but likely PS candidates again.
You dont think Mixon has a spot guaranteed?
Mixon/Chubb/Marks and one of Pierce/Dare.
TheRealJoker V2
All Pro
No, I think Mixon and Marks are guaranteed spots. I predict they’ll keep Chubb and Dare while trading Pierce.
beerlover
Hall of Fame
Pounding table for Chubb, that his elite talent could duplicate Stingley recovery odds and beat Cloak n Dagger curse.
Mixon is still the alpha in room, Marks will factor more in passing game than expected, Pierce remains kick-off returner & depth while Dare is special teams ace and cold conditions FG kicker over Fair Weather Barin.
Mixon is still the alpha in room, Marks will factor more in passing game than expected, Pierce remains kick-off returner & depth while Dare is special teams ace and cold conditions FG kicker over Fair Weather Barin.
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
I agree that the most likely outcome looks to be that, but I do think there’s also a battle between Dare and Marks as they both look to be 3rd down backs primarily with Marks having the potential to be more.
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cland
Rookie
I agree with TheRealJoker. I think Dare stays regardless of the competition--he's the ultimate jack-of-all-trades. Great at special teams (including kicking
), good at pass-blocking, good at receiving the ball, and decent at running the ball (if there's a hole). I look at Marks as having a chance to upgrade the 3rd-down back spot, but having a guy that can fill in at multiple roles is pretty valuable. I think that Chubb vs Pierce is likely where someone can get cut/traded, keeping a third interior runner (and 5 RBs in total) might be too heavy at one position.