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If they do that up they better hope they can get Vaccaro or Elam. Then they would need to resign Barwin and hope Reed can play middle linebacker. And they better go get a legit #2 receiver in FA.
Might as well get this rolling.
Texans choose not to franchise Glover Quin
They have four days until he can start talking to other teams. They'd better not this up.
If they do that up they better hope they can get Vaccaro or Elam. Then they would need to resign Barwin and hope Reed can play middle linebacker. And they better go get a legit #2 receiver in FA.
Jacoby Jones might become available.
That's a less than appealing second option. Quin has helped hold that mostly ty secondary together. Smith needs to get this done...no excuses.
Who you guys want texans to draft?
Who are the Texans looking to cut/not re-sign? The Ravens have a couple of holes I'd like to see them fill.
As far as players that actually played, they should lose Rashad Butler, Antoine Caldwell, Bradie James, Alan Ball, Shaun Cody and Quinten Demps. Not sure if you want any of those guys. Ball, Cody and Caldwell(if he can stay healthy) might be decent depth for some team. Ball is a great special teamer to have and Cody is no longer starting material but could fill in a few snaps at NT.
Barwin is interesting. He really didn't play that well last year so I don't think any team is going to give him a major payday. He could very easily be brought back for cheap. However, if he goes that's fine. Mercilus and Reed can hold down the OLB position with Braman rotating. Quin is the only major free agent concern. It would be a major blow to lose him.
As far as the draft goes...it's time to quit assing around and draft a WR with the first pick. Walter is just not a true #2 anymore and he may even wind up a cap casualty. Posey has been hurt and Martin has been up and down...and though Jean has shown flashes I'm not sold completely on him yet either. The BPA at WR should be the target at 27. DeAndre Hopkins, Tavon Austin or Robert Woods are all names I wouldn't mind seeing called here. After that, it wouldn't hurt my feelings at all if they doubled down on ILB with the next two picks. We all saw how the middle went to complete after Cushing went down.
I love me some Tavon Austin, wouldn't mind him or a guy like Keenan Allen. Maybe they get lucky and Patterson falls.
They need a wideout to take pressure or help out AJ. Walters is done.
1. They need to draft a QB somewhere in this draft
2. They do need a legit number 2 reciever BUT if you do spend a high pick on one, he'd better be a possession reciever. Jacoby Jones had speed, didn't do in Houston thanks to Schaub's noodle ass arm, and flourished in Baltimore.
I think that would be a wasted pick this year. This is a very weak draft for QB...and I just don't see any that are potential diamonds in the rough for a later round...which is where that QB would need to be drafted as all the early round picks need to address more pressing needs.
This is why I hope DeAndre Hopkins makes it to 27. Great route runner with great hands. Schaub can't throw long but we know he can throw to spots...which makes Hopkins a perfect fit.2. They do need a legit number 2 reciever BUT if you do spend a high pick on one, he'd better be a possession reciever. Jacoby Jones had speed, didn't do in Houston thanks to Schaub's noodle ass arm, and flourished in Baltimore.
Thanks for the run-down. I'd like to see what Barwin could do next to Suggs if the Ravens lose Kruger. With Upshaw in the fold, Barwin could come in for passing situations and/or to give Suggs a breather. I think it's time to reduce Suggs' snaps. If Barwin could be had at a reasonable rate, I'd be all for the Ravens making that move. I think Cody would be an upgrade over Kemoeatu at the nose. Maybe he can help Terrence learn proper technique.
As far as the Texans' draft goes, would it be beneficial to get a shifty receiver and run more of a horizontal passing game? Maybe a receiver like Austin could be useful on screen player, and if the Texans choose to move on from Schaub, they can get a quarterback with the arm to fully utilize Austin's abilities. I don't think Austin is a Johnson replacement though, so people who want the Texans to draft AJ's heir-apparent in this draft will probably prefer Hopkins. I completely understand that, as I like him a lot as a Boldin replacement for the Ravens.
Last edited by Chinook; 03-06-2013 at 11:44 AM.
Barwin thinking about joining the Pats?
He's all yours. He's the classic "looks good on paper" player. After a while you start telling yourself..."Hmm...why haven't I seen Barwin getting any pressure off the edge today?"...every single week.
Another small, yet interesting news tidbit:
While Lechler would be great, I still hope one of the other names mentioned in this tweet is the bigger news of the offseason.
I agree w/ benefactor on a receiver and an ILB. Maybe an OL will help the Texans also.
Still awfully quiet on the Quin front. He's talking to Detroit today but they can't offer any more than Houston can.
Can't believe the Eagles paid Casey that much money. Guess Chip Kelly really believes he can bring something special to his system. He and Walter are the only losses thus far.
How the is our cap situation so bad? Broncos about to get welker, all these stacked teams are just loading up and we are sitting with our thumbs in our asses.
If it makes you feel better, Baltimore is sitting on $10 Million even after the Canty signing and not only do they seem disinterested in re-signing their own free agents, they are continuing to cut players.
John McClain @McClain_on_NFL
The Texans' first visit will be with S Ed Reed. He'll be at their facility on Thursday. They need a vet to replace Glover Quin.
lol Ed Reed, he rang now he's just gonna paycheck
Even at 50 years old Reed is better than Quinn ill take it for a year while we can groom a safety.
Bold prediction...Texans will sign Michael Huff after losing out on Ed Reed.
So they got some offensive lineman and Brice McCain re-signed.
Gr8 free agency so far.
Jason La Canfora ✔ JasonLaCanfora
Future Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed has agreed to terms with the Texans, ending his Ravens career.
YESSSS!!!!
Ohhh ya! In my best stone cold voice
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