I suspect the next serious "shopping flurry" won't happen until after the draft is over and OTAs start. And maybe not until the June 1st cuts happen. We might see onesies and twosies between now and then but nothing more.
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What's the next move for the Texans?
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ASidd_1990
Waterboy
Has DHB signed with anybody yet? Last I heard he was visiting the Colts.
MistaRed
Rookie
He visited the Lions this week too. Still unsigned.
b0ng
Bad Hombre
He was slowly progressing last year, but I can't fault anybody for not playing that well while on the catastrophe known as the Raiders.
He might be asking but nobody is biting. Just saw this over at NFL.com about "Cavemans" hunt for a new team. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap10...ton-still-drawing-san-diego-chargers-interest
Apparently the Bolts, Fins, and Eagles still have the door open for him, but I think he's going to have to come way down on his asking price, and they are probably just waiting him out. I guess he's trying to play the same game Asomugha was playing a couple of years ago; to play one team against another, and drive up the price. If he doesn't come down in price or the teams don't go up he may be waiting by the phone when the season starts. It's like a game of
to see who breaks 1st!
Uncle Rico
Ur apology should be as loud as Ur disrespect was
If the Texans offered Winston 1 MILL/1 year I bet he would bite.
WolverineFan
Hall of Fame
He won't go anywhere for cheap, that's why nobody is considering signing him at the moment. Pittsburgh cut him loose because he wasn't willing to restructure to help the team. Obviously he's not obligated to do that, but with injuries and declining play he would consider it. He flat out told them no way so they cut him loose. He's stated he's not signing a minimum deal as a FA.
I knew about him not wanting to re-structure with the Steelers, but a lot of guys won't do it with their current team. They feel like its a slap in the face. I guess for him there's no harm in waiting it out.
ASidd_1990
Waterboy
Well it would help if he had a legit QB throwing to him.
DX-TEX
#TomSavageDontCare
He is not "Texans worthy" whatever the hell that actually means.
He wont get that here either then
Never been in trouble with the law.....
I'm not sure how many Raider games you've watched over the years, and quite frankly I'm not sure why you'd want to watch any as I've been a Raider fan since the early 80s and its hard for me to watch them now, but if DHB has shown any improvement it's from complete bust to meh. He just doesn't catch the ball well, he has a serious case of stone hands
When the ball hits you in the hands and you don't catch it, that's not on the QB. That happens quite a bit with DHB
Dutchrudder
Hall of Fame
I bet he would bite Rick Smith for insulting him like that. He is a caveman after all...
I think I'd pass on him. His career started off promising, but he's kind of fizzled out for whatever reason.
powda
The bridge between stupid and useless is short.
I hear ya. He's a cheap vet though. It probably wont be him but it will be something in that mold. People clamoring for something sexier with more name recognition are going to be dissapointed.
Yeah, we're definitely going to have to go that route. I still say Ramses Barden is the guy I would gamble on. And yes it is a gamble, but if we hit on this one then it'll be a big hit.
Well, the last time Winston complained that the Texans didn't even talk to him.
When I sold cars for a living, it was my job to talk to people "just looking" the idea was to get them talking about owning the vehicle, & the cost of buying it. One technique, was to throw numbers out there & see what you get. Try to find out where their head is. If they're way under.... wanting to take a $5,000 premium from sticker, we let them go, find another person "just looking"
(& I'm just throwing $5,000 out there. Sometimes that's doable, sometimes it's not)
But if they are in the ballpark, my job is then to get them to make the decision to buy that day.
Now, I know $40,000 is pittence to RickSmith & EricWinston, but the principle is the same. I'd like to think he, or someone directed by him threw some numbers at Winston, or his agent & he thought they were too far apart to even bother with a "deal"
Eric may not have known he was in "negotiation" but a person like RickSmith should live & die by the salesman mantra, "Always be closing."
The Pencil Neck
Hall of Fame
bobbeaux
Noob
I suspect the next serious "shopping flurry" won't happen until after the draft is over and OTAs start. And maybe not until the June 1st cuts happen. We might see onesies and twosies between now and then but nothing more.
it appears this is what is happening . . . there's still at least depth value out there, but not a lot of money available . . . looks like there will be lots of players playing at the vet minimum . . . ready to see how the draft fills in some of the blanks . . .
TejasTom
All Pro
Anyone know if sports agents are bound by legal obligation to present all offers, similar to real estate agents?
I am 98% sure that they are not obligated to present any much less all offers. If somebody can contradict this, I am willing to listen.
The Pencil Neck
Hall of Fame
Well, maybe FORMAL offers... but I think a lot of what they do is just shooting the breeze and getting a feel for where the other party's head is at.
revan
Waterboy
If Minter and Ogletree are gone in the first then yes.
tru80texan
Waterboy
I don't think Ogletree is an option. He is a knucklehead & has proven that on multiple occasions. We all know that's not a Texan type player. I honestly believe he is a suspension waiting to happen & could be the next R. McClain, which is a complete waste of talent.
Lurvinator11
Veteran
Actually, it is to draft somebody we have talked about, but is not really anyone's target player and/or position.
revan
Waterboy
No way is he even in the same level as Rolando McClain, but I do see where you are coming from. In my mock draft I have Minter in the first and Robert Woods in the second.
They would, but if Leon Sandcastle falls to us, you gotta take him!!
Bro, that Sandcastle joke is getting so annoying, especially after seeing him interview "himself" as Sandcastle on NFL network. Jeez if Deion's ego wasn't big enough before it is now.
The Pencil Neck
Hall of Fame
We had some comments about that a couple of weeks ago. I hate it that they're wasting time with this un-funny crap when they could be covering something like... oh... maybe... the NFL?
Lurvinator11
Veteran
Man, I was just joking. Don't have to get so upset about it. Plus, why waste your time watching NFL network? Bunch of clowns on there anyway. Just hang out on the mock draft sub forum for all the draft news you want. Much better than NFL network.
badboy
Hall of Fame
You know I am a speed guy but not sure if Sandcastle has much upside. My sources tell me he is more athlete than player and not sure if he has durability. He looks older than he is I think and may not be a good selection.They would, but if Leon Sandcastle falls to us, you gotta take him!!
Lurvinator11
Veteran
ATXtexanfan
Hall of Fame
Man that would be dope. Fingers crossed
revan
Waterboy
I'm sorry if I came across as telling you your joke sucked but I was referring to the entire Deion loves himself dead joke. I got NFL network since they started to show more games but I have to pay extra
so that's why I kinda feel the need to watch it more since I am paying extra for it.
Lurvinator11
Veteran
I'm sorry if I came across as telling you your joke sucked but I was referring to the entire Deion loves himself dead joke. I got NFL network since they started to show more games but I have to pay extra
Understandable. You just came across as if Deion stole your car or something. Haha.
No problem. Welcome to the board.