BREAKING NEWS: Anthony Weaver Joined On Waivers By Ephraim Salaam And Will Demps
Adam Schefter told us Anthony Weaver was not long for Reliant Park, and that became official today. What we did not know, and thus what qualifies as news, is that your Houston Texans also cut ties with Ephraim Salaam and Will Demps this afternoon.
Examined critically, none of these moves should surprise us. We've already gone on at length about The Corpse Formerly Known As Anthony Weaver, so no need to pile on any more there. Ephraim Salaam was originally signed as a reserve swing tackle a few years ago, but was thrust into the starting left tackle spot after Charles Spencer went down. I always thought Salaam performed admirably in '06 and '07; he wasn't an impenetrable wall, but I thought he generally acquitted himself well. Once Duane Brown arrived last year, the clock was officially ticking on Salaam's career here, and Kubes' decision to name the rookie as his starter at LT from Day One virtually cemented a long goodbye for the veteran. Even when Salaam did get on the field this past season to spell Brown, he looked as if he'd lost a step. Thus, I'm not really shocked that the team decided to go with a younger, cheaper Rashad Butler as Brown's backup instead of Salaam. Nevertheless, best of luck to Ephraim in whatever he does next.
Will Demps is a fine example of the old adage that "NFL" stands for "Not For Long." Signed off the street as a free agent in September of 2007, Demps came in and fashioned a Pro Bowl (alternate) season. A free agent after the 2007 season, Demps parlayed that success into a two-year deal with the Texans and entered camp as the starting free safety. Then, it all fell apart. Demps didn't really look like the diamond in the rough Smithiak discovered in 2007, thus giving Nick Ferguson and/or Eugene Wilson an opening to take his job. Soon enough, Demps found himself inactive or special teams fodder, and it was all but impossible to envision a future for him in Houston. Disappointing '08 season aside, I wish nothing but the best for one of the smoovest cats around.
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Look for mid round pick
on a back up left tackle.
by Riott on Feb 25, 2009 4:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think it will be draft
The free agent market for T in the NFL is barren this year.
Let's get the Texans a better fight song.
by Jake on Feb 25, 2009 6:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Moment of Silence
To honor the passing of the latter half of Black Salaami. Chicks worldwide will be saddened.
by Shake on Feb 25, 2009 5:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
They don't go on waivers, do they?
I think all three of them have enough tenure to be outright cuts – am I wrong about that?
Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com
by HoustonDiehards on Feb 25, 2009 5:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and goodbye
Weaver and Demps we knew were going to be gone. Nothing surprising there.
Kubes hinted at Salaam not staying – but he wasn’t ridiculously priced, so it wouldn’t have surprised me if he would have stayed around… but I guess they like Butler a lot.
Also – for the second time, my second mock has been wrecked within an hour of me posting it. LOL
Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com
by HoustonDiehards on Feb 25, 2009 5:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good Overview
I liked Ephraim and Demps when they contributed. Not very surprising news.
by WhiskeyR on Feb 25, 2009 6:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Riott
I think a post-carnage cap update is in order.
Where do we sit vs. the cap after these dudes go, and before free agency?
Thanks.
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Feb 25, 2009 10:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
At this point
We’re running out of people to have imaginary conversations with. Lord help us if LVJ and Travis Johnson leave.
When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.
by tehGrindCrusher on Feb 26, 2009 2:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

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