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I'm thinking it was probably picked up just in case the league takes away a 4th rounder for the mini camp that those gy players ed about.
I wonder if the 4th rounder was obtained for draft day trading?
I'm thinking it was probably picked up just in case the league takes away a 4th rounder for the mini camp that those gy players ed about.
Pat White in the 3rd? He is a 4th round prospect at best.
I've ready some articles about his stock going up after the combine. They could be bull though.
The Texans are coming and going through a revolving door as NFL teams approach the start of free agency Friday.
On Wednesday, the Texans reached an agreement on a three-year contract with starting free safety Eugene Wilson and released defensive end Anthony Weaver, offensive tackle Ephraim Salaam and safety Will Demps.
Quarterback Sage Rosenfels is going to be traded to Minnesota for a fourth-round draft choice Friday.
By releasing Weaver, Salaam and Demps, the Texans saved $3.995 million against the salary cap.
Help wanted
The Texans are looking for a left defensive end in free agency or the draft to replace Weaver, who started the last three seasons after playing his first four seasons at Baltimore.
“I’m saddened because I built a lot of good relationships in Houston and made a lot of friends,” Weaver said. “I’m disappointed because I didn’t get to finish what we started, and that was to make the playoffs.
“I have no animosity, zero hard feelings. It was a blessing to be here. We just had a difference of opinion. I wanted to be here, and they wanted to go in a different direction.”
Weaver could end up with the New York Jets or Denver Broncos. His defensive coordinator in Baltimore was Mike Nolan, the Broncos’ new defensive coordinator. Weaver’s defensive line coach at Baltimore was Rex Ryan, the Jets’ new head coach.
“It’s too early to say right now,” Weaver said. “This just became official. I do think I’ll play somewhere, but I just don’t know where.”
Like Weaver, Salaam signed with the Texans as a free agent in 2006. He was scheduled to back up rookie Charles Spencer, but Spencer suffered a season-ending injury and Salaam replaced him for 14 games. He started every game in 2007.
Last season, Salaam received a lot of playing time as a backup to rookie Duane Brown.
“It’s a business, and I can’t control it,” Salaam said. “It’s something that happens. I’m sorry I didn’t reach my goal of helping the Texans make the playoffs.”
Opportunity for Butler
Rashad Butler, who has been with the Texans the last two seasons, will have to step into Salaam’s role as the swing tackle behind Brown and Eric Winston.
“Gary (Kubiak) told me they want to see how he (Butler) develops,” Salaam said. “I didn’t know I was getting in the way of his development. I believe I’m still capable of playing and playing at a very high level when I get another chance. Right now, I don’t know where that chance will be.”
Demps played two seasons with the Texans. When Wilson and Nick Ferguson were inserted as starters last season, Demps was demoted and didn’t resurface. The Texans expect to re-sign Ferguson as a backup to Wilson and second-year strong safety Dominique Barber.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/6281724.html
Im gladed we re-signed Wilson and tagged Dunta. Those were the top two that I didnt want to leave so now till tomm and see who we sign. I know he is old and doesnt really fit our scheme but I would like to see Derrick Brooks over here, what do you guys think?
After the Rosevelt Colvin disaster I don't want to see any more old LBs get signed. Although Brooks would be a good veteran to look to for leadership on the young D.
I also heard rumblings that DeMeco is unhappy with his contract. He is scheduled to make 900k this season but I think he should mellow out. He was a second rounder, of course his pay isn't going to be great. I'm sure Rick Smith is going to offer him an extension this season. I hope they lock him up for 6 years.
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/...ssible-tender/
DANIELS GETS HIGHEST POSSIBLE TENDER
Posted by Mike Florio on February 26, 2009, 11:45 a.m. EST
The Houston Texans have a very good tight end. And they know it.
So, with Owen Daniels ready to become a restricted free agent, the Texans has tendered to him a one-year contract that will require the highest possible compensation, if he receives an offer elsewhere that the Texans choose not to match.
According to Adam Caplan of Scout.com, the Texans issued a one-year, $2.792 million contract offer to Daniels.
If Daniels switches teams, the new team will have to give the Texans a first-round pick and a third-round pick in the 2009 draft.
I'm sure that's just a temporary offer until they bang out a long term deal. That's great news. Daniels is quickly becoming one of the elite TEs in the game.
Yeah I was reading up on that, I think he will get a contract ext once free agency dies down a bit and before the draft. He will get his money but there were those talking about his numbers going down after his rookie season.
Well we need a good pass rushing OLB and I think we are going to address that in the draft. Im pretty sure we are going to get DE Antonio Smith and possibly another RB (I wouldnt mind Ward) to help Slaton.
I think a big reason that DeMeco's numbers were down this past season was because he was playing injured most of the season (ankle if I recall correctly). He is a very good linebacker and deserves to get paid, which I'm sure he will.
I think Antoino Smith will be alright. IMO he got off his ass towards the end of last season and during the playoffs to get a fat contract. If they do go after him I'm just hoping they don't overpay. Casserly overpaid for many free agents and it really hurt the cap situation for too many years. I would hate to see that happen again.
Yeah im sure D Ryans will get his pay day and yes he desearves it. Yeah I remember reading that he played hurt most of the season so hopefully he will get his fat contract before camp starts. I am glad we franchised Dunta cause if he doesnt produce this year he might be gone. As much as I like him, he hasnt been the same since his injury. Yeah Smith really stepped up and i just hope he keeps that up if we get him. One thing I think we need is another DT. I dont think the guys we have right now (other than Amobi of course) are going to cut it. Okam needs to step it up and i pretty much have given up on T. Johnson. As much as I hate Hayneswoth it would be ing hilarious if we signed him (which I know we wont because he will too damn expensive.)
Johnson is ok but by no means is he the run stuffer that is needed. Okam is just weak. He got pushed around way too much, but he was drafted as a project and hopefully Kollar can coach him up and get something positive out of him.
I really liked what I saw from DelJuan Robinson. He played better at the end of the season than at the beginning. I think he will be a nice DT.
Read on Fannation that the Texans are looking at Chris Simms as a backup. Thoughts on this? Any other suggestions for a b/u QB?
I think he would be a decent backup and the mfer played with a ruptured spleen. He has my respect.
I heard they were lookin at darren sharper to play safety, I hope they get him
Article highlights what they plan to do in free agency
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/6283856.html
I dont see us grabbing Sharper.
I really doubt the ans let him go. He's the future QB of the team once Collins is gone. I see a run at Brian Griece. He's a former Bronco that Kubiak knows and he will be a cheap "veteran" QB.
Looks like I was wrong. They are going with another ex-Bronco.
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/pla...ort=nfl&id=116
The Texans are expected to sign free agent Patrick Ramsey to replace Sage Rosenfels as Matt Schaub's backup.
This is a severe downgrade. Ramsey knows Gary Kubiak's offense after his stay in Denver, but the former first-round pick had elbow problems in 2008 and has never been a good player. Alex Brink couldn't be that much worse.
That is a terrible move. Patrick Ramsey sucks balls. I'd rather them have Jacque Reeves playing backup QB.
Granted he does know Kubiak's system and there won't be much of a learning curve but come on, Patrick Ramsey?
Well lets just hope Matty doesnt get hurt.
I'm going to light a Virgin Mary candle at the start of preseason.
in A man ill be there right with you. Maybe we can talk Matty into letting us rub the egg on him to remove the ojo.
Patrick Ramsey?I would rather have Grossman over Ramsey.
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