Just A Few More Hours Until Free Agency Begins...
by Tim on Mar 4, 2010 2:30 PM CST
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When the clock strikes midnight on the East Coast tonight, the 2010 free agency frenzy in the NFL officially begins. To the extent they've deemed it necessary, teams have tendered and/or tagged their own players. We're now just hours away from the market opening in earnest. With the uncertainty surrounding the salary cap and CBA swirling, will teams treat free agency any differently? More importantly to Texans fans, will Bob McNair & Co. proceed any differently?
My guess is that we're not going to see a quick splash like we did last year. I'd be surprised if a big piece was added via free agency; it would seem to me that the Texans' energy and dollars ought to be focused on working on deals for their own restricted free agents, a list which should begin with DeMeco Ryans. New Texans will be made, to be sure; I simply think they'll be more in the mold of Shaun Cody than Todd Wade Robaire Smith Anthony Weaver Ahman Green Antonio Smith. Nevertheless, here's a comprehensive list of each team's restricted and unrestricted free agents. Anyone there that you think the Texans should and/or will target?
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Does anyone know if we will get a compensatory pick for D-Rob? If so what do we get?
by big daddy texan#1 on Mar 4, 2010 2:43 PM CST reply actions
The only way we get compensation for Doonta
is if we sign less FAs than we lose.
So if we lost 5 FAs and only signed 3 (speaking on UFAs of course) then we’d get compensation based on the contracts. If Dunta gets a big deal, that could potentially be a 3rd.
It’ll be worth paying attention to.
Compensatory picks are weird
They use some top secret formula to dish out up to 32 picks (4 max per team) that has to do with value of contracts signed and playing time. I think that’s code for asking the people over at Family Guy if they can borrow John Clayton for the day to award the picks.
This is as good an explanation as I have seen:
http://www.rotorob.com/2010/01/29/does-anyone-understand-nfl-compensatory-picks/
If somebodies decides to break the bank for “pay me Rick” and Walter gets a nice deal from a new team (considering he could sign with Ravens today that seems likely) and the Texans don’t sign any big contracts it’s a possibility.
"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair
Darren Sharper, Dansby, Bodden, Rolle(not really but I suppose they could look at him, TJ(but not really). The no CBA is both a blessing and a curse.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Already got the wish list...
RB Mike Bell (Thomas Jones maybe as 2nd option)
FS OJ Atogwe
Seattle OG (who had a 4th round tender put on him)
Please, Rick?
I would definately be interested in Leigh Bodden. With that move they can focus on a stud RB or other uber talent that falls to them in the first two rounds.
I wonder what we would have to pay Bodden?
I like Ryan Mathews. Seems to be a good fit for our system based on everything I’ve read.
I would love for them to focus on secondary in FA or later in the draft. Unless Earl thomas falls in their lap
Bodden seems as if he wants to stay in Boston.
Ryan Mathews is a bit slow. We don’t need to spend a high draft pick on a RB. That’s not going to solve any problems with the rushing game. That interior offensive line is a joke.
Earl Thomas? ….that’s Allen’s cue….
Tony Scheffler
I would give up a 2nd to sign him, and then trade OD for a 2nd and fourth.
Lito Sheppard cut
So he’s another option at CB.
John S has me excited about Sims, though.
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A better question is how good is he? All I heard at the end of the year was that he is a liability.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
29
And, yeah, that’s probably a pass.
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I'd do it if we traded OD for a 2 and 4/5/conditional pick
In this draft class, I’d want a 2nd round pick…that’s either a CB, FS, Maurkice Pouncey, or Cam Thomas….that’s too good a prospect to pass up.
Almost debated scrapping the Mayock post for later and doing something like this
Okay, guys I like at Texans need positions, unrestricted:
RB: I liked Sproles before the Chargers re-tendered him. Quinton Ganther could be a nice fit of cheapness and need. Everyone else is too old IMO unless they take the absolute minimum. Even then, I’d rather have a rookie.
OL: Bobbie Williams/Steven Neal on a short-term deal could save us from having to spend a draft pick on an OG if that’s the plan.
DL: I guess the closest thing to a good DT in FA is Jimmy Kennedy, yikes. PFF is pimping Justin Bannan for us. Call me meh on him but could he be worse than what we have? Probably not.
Dilesbacker: Dansby would be nice but thats probably too much bank to wrap up in one position, especially if it alienates DeMeco. Bringing back Danny Clark would be okay with me.
DB: Sharper on a one-two year deal is fine with me. I’d rather spend #1 on a NT than a S. Bodden is up there but seems intent on staying in NE. Ryan Clark could also be a decent FS (we don’t play in Denver this year, right?)
K: I’d take Feely over Brown. I know it won’t happen, but hope is fun.
P: No one here as a UFA better than Turk
RFA’s I’d consider trading for (but not at the cost of anything higher than a 4th)
RB: Jason Snelling, LeRon McClain, Jerious Norwood, Leon Washington
OL: Rob Sims, Deuce Lutui, Daryn Colledge, Jammal Brown, Jermon Bushrod,
DL:
Dilesbacker: Gerris Wilkinson
DB: OJ Atogwe, Tramon Williams, Carlos Rogers
K:
P: Sepulveda
RFA’s I’d consider signing/trading for even if it cost us the first
OL: Jared Gaither
S: Nick Collins
This is just based on the tenders I’ve seen so far, I’m sure theres others out there. Don’t think I’d trade for more than one person, but there are some options if you want to get creative.
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter
Don't know much about Derrick Johnson
Would he be better ot have then say Weatherspoon?
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I like DJ...
especially since we know that Kansas City doesn’t know how to evalute talent.
I just don’t like him enough to give a 1st rounder to Kansas City. They benched him, he can’t have that much value to him.
To Clarify
Not suggesting I’d deal a first rounder for him.
But a fourth? I’d consider it.
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter
Fourth?
I’d be all over it.
Sure, he kinda isn’t great in the running game, but he’s got some good coverage skills. For a team that struggles with TE coverage (due to that cover-2 shell), he’d be a help.
run defense
More a problem with what the Chiefs asked him to do. The man had a 30-tackle game in HS and was absolutely dominant in college. The Chiefs screwed him over.
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The Chiefs tend to do that...
I’d be happy with him for a 4th. I’d be thrilled. I’d do a cartwheel…and I dunno how to do one.
Pollars 2.0 you said?
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I would assume age and the price it would take to pry him away from the Saints
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Provided
He can fall forward for a yard and not fumble, how he fits the scheme is less important to me. That said, if a back can do that and fits the scheme, that’s cool too.
He played in Denver
how would he not fit the scheme?
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Mar 4, 2010 7:43 PM CST up reply actions
nfp says his contract will look something like this:
four years and $10M, with less than $2M guaranteed.
Sounds like a bargain to me.
Dunta's weightspeed was too low
for taylor?
For that sure why not
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Jammal brown would be an awesome add!
by AllenOU on Mar 4, 2010 3:38 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
BREAKING NEWS!
The Lions released P-Buch! Our CB problems are solved~
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Our problems are solved!
That’s two FA CB’s that we can sign and become immediate starters.
D-fagg and P-Buch!
The sad thing is
I actually think he would be an improvement for them.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Marlin Jackson didn't draw an Indy tender
Big time injury problems, but worth a look?
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter
Jamal Williams?
GO!
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
348 lbs
I’m down.
Dunta's weightspeed was too low
LanceZ just tweeted that...
…the Skins (?!?!?!?) just signed Peppers.
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Do you guys think Dan Snyder will look like Al Davis in the future?
by typhoon.infamous on Mar 4, 2010 6:20 PM CST up reply actions
Oops
He said it was a hunch. My bad completely.
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well, you'd kinda already expect those things..
especially coming from Dan Synder.
Any thoughts on who the Texans’ might actually be targeting though?
by typhoon.infamous on Mar 4, 2010 7:47 PM CST up reply actions
Not
Until the money’s gone. And it will be gone.
Nope
Jerrah is the heir apparent to the crypt-keeper throne. Synder just spends money. He’s more like some trophy wife recklessly spending her new husband’s money. Jerrah has much more in common with Al. Once a successful franchise that many consider one of the great dynasties of the NFL…ruined by the owner going completely bat shit insane.
Wonder if Jerrah is going to predict his new stadium to win the MVP award again this year.
"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair
Richard Marshall
Better CB than what we would get with the 2nd rd pick he costs.
I'm down for some Taylor or jones
I just fear that they are going to want a similar contract to ahman green.
That would be a no go
And I think dunta will go to the cowboys or falcons.
Walters to Miami or cinci
by AllenOU on Mar 4, 2010 6:38 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Dallas will be tough...
they’re final 8’d.
ESPN is reporting that: Detroit or Atlanta will be where Dunta goes. Detroit actually wants him….seriously.
I don’t see Miami or Cincy going for KW. Cincy may go TO, but they need a TE. Miami needs a #1 WR like Boldin or Marshall or Dez Bryant. KW either returns to Houston or heads to Washington.
im hearing D-ROB TO ATL
NFL Network’s Steve Wyche reports “all indications are” that the Falcons are likely to sign free agent CB Dunta Robinson.
Atlanta realizes its biggest need is cornerback, targeting the Texans’ 2009 franchise player and re-signing incumbent LCB Brian Williams to a one-year deal on Thursday. The terms of Robinson’s deal likely won’t be revealed until after midnight tonight. No. 2 UFA cornerback Leigh Bodden’s market will then be set, although he’ll probably get a shade less guaranteed.
Related: Falcons
Via Rotoworld.com
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Mar 4, 2010 6:49 PM CST up reply actions
my wanting for offseason...
Trade a 4th for the G Sims from the Seahawks
Sign LT on a 1 year deal. (I still think he has something in the tank and his experience is invaluable)
Sign Antrel Rolle
Sign the LT Gaither (it would cost us our 1st rounder. He is a franchise LT and is probably better then anyone in the 1st and we have a pretty late pick)
Sign Richard Marshall (would cost us our 2nd rounder and is worth it IMO)
Draft a DT in the 3rd, C in 5th, WR and LB in 6th, and K in 7th…
LIneups
our O-L would be Gaither – Brown – Caldwell – Sims – Winston (pretty good)
Safeties (Rolle and Pollard with Barber and Wilson as backups)
CBs – Marshall, Quin, Reeves, McCain, Molden, Bennett
RBs – Slaton, LT, Foster, (and maybe Jermiah Johnson)
That would be my offseason! I would love to c this happen (and most if none will happen!)
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Mar 4, 2010 6:56 PM CST reply actions
Jags
Are going to take Dunta and make him a pro bowler. Heard it here first.
If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik
The Jags won't even spend enough money this offseason
To cover 1/4 Dunta’s new contract
Let alone this lol-fest of a scenario
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter
If he wasn't a pro bowler in his prime...
…he ain’t gonna be one on the downside.
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hey don't talk like that
Vince F’in Young made two of them.
Dunta's weightspeed was too low
I actually want
The titans to sign him. Destroying him and Cortland Finnegan twice a year? Priceless.
No Taylor
Beat writer John McClain disputes a report that the Texans are pursuing free agent Chester Taylor.
Having spent the past few weeks denying the team’s interest in LaDainian Tomlinson and Thomas Jones, McClain emphasizes: “For the umpteenth time, the Texans aren’t interested in old backs.” McClain expects the team to use a first- or second-round pick on a back with “size, speed, durability, quickness and vision.”
Source: John McClain on Twitter
Related: Texans
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Mar 4, 2010 8:01 PM CST reply actions
I would maybe take a crack on brodney pool if we lose out on everyone else
The Browns failed to tender FS Brodney Pool and TE Greg Estandia, making them unrestricted free agents.
Although Pool is just 25 (he turns 26 in May), countless concussions have put his career into jeopardy. When healthy, he offers good ball skills and range, so he’ll get interest in unrestricted free agency if he continues playing. Estandia has never been productive as a pass catcher in the league.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Related: Greg Estandia
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Mar 4, 2010 8:05 PM CST reply actions
Melvin Bullitt
2nd round tender.
Is he better than a second round FS? And its a double whammy pulling him off the Colts.
Dunta's weightspeed was too low
Tripple Whammy!!!!
Oh wait….that’s not what you meant….
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
So then
either their talent evaluators would have to find a second round S > Bullitt, or we would.
If this is not possible, I’d take him. I don’t know if it is.
Dunta's weightspeed was too low
MoveTheSticks Tweet
I made a few calls on Dunta Robinson to ATL and everyone seems to think it’s a definitely going to happen
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter
question
were we even able to tender dunta?
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Mar 4, 2010 8:12 PM CST reply actions
I wonder what the dunta contract will be
Maybe 5/40. That seems. WAY steep
by AllenOU on Mar 4, 2010 8:32 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Fuck all you guys!
I saw the words “myers was traded” and started streaking down my street!
Then I saw what y’all were talking bout.
Damn!
by AllenOU on Mar 4, 2010 8:34 PM CST via mobile reply actions
and we re-signed Robinson
DelJuan Robinson
Dunta's weightspeed was too low
TEXANS DRAFT TONY BOSELLI
That oughta get you really scared.
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter
This is just awful
Mittens signed as schaubs backup is the only thing worse.
by AllenOU on Mar 4, 2010 8:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Scratch that
With the 20th pick in the 2010 NFL draft, the Houston texans select, tim tebow, Jesus back, university of Jesus.
I would quit watching football
by AllenOU on Mar 4, 2010 8:47 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
we could do a
jump pass whenever we get to the one yard line.
Dunta's weightspeed was too low
Well, we already have it in the playbook
But I’m not sure it’s designed for someone other than Chris Brown
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
In my opinion
David Carr is still more disturbing. I actually had to watch that.
Actually, the entire 2002 draft (Gaffney, Petey- everyone but Weary?) was a horror show.
You know what's more of a horror show?
Reading that 2002 Draft and seeing who we passed on…at every pick.
I just did that
After I saw your reply. It’s like Charles Casserly just won’t stop hurting me, even now.
Thought I was finally free of Dunta...
And he’s going to the other team in the league I follow…terrific.
Rolle
Former Cards S Antrel Rolle free to sign, and is talking to Bears, Giants, Dolphins and Cardinals. No team more desperate than Chicago.
Per Schefter
First
So who will be the first free agent to sign and how much? I have Peppers with a 5 year deal with 42 million in guarantees.
Pancakes is a moron
Texans better find some TEs. Daniels, Dreessen and Hill coming off major surgery. Only James Casey is healthy
- Pancakes on Twitter
BRB Jokes aside, we’re not carrying 5 TEs on this roster.
Yeah the Texans are screwed for that upcoming March season
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter
by riversmccown on Mar 4, 2010 9:50 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
If Pancakes is an insider, we're screwed this March....
RB in round 1 or 2, TE as a need….
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/04/report-texans-dont-want-chester-taylor/
The fact that they called his tweet a report kills the credibility of PFT in my eyes.
McClain is the closest thing to a Texans "insider" there is
So I can see why he gets regurgitated.
I don’t agree with it, but I can understand it.
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter
cromartie to jets
for 2011 3rd rndr that cud turn to 2nd
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Mar 4, 2010 9:39 PM CST reply actions
corey williams to detriot for a late round pick
i rmbr someone saying that houston should be interested…well
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Mar 4, 2010 9:52 PM CST reply actions
From RavensInsider
Another NFL source told me that Texans WR Kevin Walter’s price is going up. Ravens have watched a lot of film of Walter and like him.
Say goodbye, IMO
I want Dansby and Pepper !
and LT and Westbrook
and TO and Mason – they have experience
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
I'd like to take this opportunity
To express joy that Rick Smith is our GM.
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter
by riversmccown on Mar 4, 2010 10:24 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
DE released
Charles Grant and Raheem Brock are going to be released
"If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm." Vince Lombardi
by John S on Mar 4, 2010 10:31 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Fred Smoot
CB Fred Smoot was released today do the Texans have any interest in him?
"If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm." Vince Lombardi
by John S on Mar 4, 2010 10:42 PM CST via mobile reply actions
jamal williams was released from the chargers.
we could use an above average NT. then we would not have to address it in the draft and take a DB in the first round.
Rockets>>>>>>Jazz
Texans>>>>>>>Titans
Super Mario>>>>>>>Vince Young
re:compensatory pick for losing Dunta
is it strictly a numbers thing?
ie: we lose 2, Dunta and KW but only get one (Atogwe) do we get a 3rd rounder? or is there some formula?
Dunta's weightspeed was too low
10 minutes
until DRob gets paid
Dunta's weightspeed was too low
5 minutes
until we hear that Daryl Morey will be assiting Rick Smith throughout the next few months
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Mar 4, 2010 10:55 PM CST reply actions
schefter
says that dunta is the 3rd best UFA out there
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Mar 4, 2010 11:16 PM CST reply actions
texans make a move!
Texans re-signed P Matt Turk to a one-year contract.
Turk turns 40 before the season, but punters have long shelf lives and he posted a strong 39.4 net average last year. He also didn’t have a single try blocked or returned for a score, dropping 24 punts inside the opposing 20.
Source: David Canter on Twitter
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Mar 4, 2010 11:22 PM CST reply actions
http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter/status/10004021334
Jets update- Rex Ryan has put a 1st & 3rd round tender on the Taco Bell Grilled Stuft Burrito Fiesta Platter…
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
by nolander on Mar 4, 2010 11:26 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
wat?
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I just e-mailed BFD
And told him to roll his old ass out of bed, and fix the interwebs for us.
But he probably took out his hearing aids and put them on the nightstand….thus, we are fucked for the rest of the night with strikethroughs.
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
All kidding aside
SBN should really have a preventative measure against this shit.
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
As a software engineer
I can safely say they should be ashamed of themselves. Mind you I never check for that kind of shit, but they should.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I'm going to try deleting the post to see if that works.
Don’t be offended EHTR.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
by tehGrindCrusher on Mar 5, 2010 12:19 AM CST up reply actions
Nope. We still suck.
But I think it’s pretty cool that all the names at the bottom of the page, the copyright, and FAQ/Contact links are crossed through as well.
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
Testing
Strikethrough?
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
by tehGrindCrusher on Mar 5, 2010 12:47 AM CST reply actions
Looks fixed to me.
It looks like Shake saved the Interwebz.
by Tailgate Andy on Mar 5, 2010 12:48 AM CST up reply actions
Well done tGC
It sure is nice to have a Mod who operates in a different continent timezone.
You see what I did there….with the strike-through usage?
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
2 of the better Twitters to pay attention to for Texans news...
http://twitter.com/espn_afcsouth
http://twitter.com/RavensInsider
If you want some horrible news “reporting”…
Anybody else awake this morning?
Glad to see we locked up Turk, I was losing sleep last night over that one.
Turk
will get more in 2010 than DeMeco Ryans did in 2009
Dunta's weightspeed was too low
True
But they’re unionized, and seniority rules in every union.
/sarcasm (sort of….hell, maybe not)
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
which is why bfd can get away with one post per quarter
by ~Buck on Mar 5, 2010 11:44 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
There's nothing that tears a family apart...
like a pack of wild dogs.
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
according to Adam Schefter
Adam_Schefter
Filed to ESPN: Chester Taylor reaches agreement with Bears on a four-year, $12.5 million deal that includes $7 million gtd in year one.
Die hard Texan fan from the heart of Denmark!
Free-agent cornerback Dunta Robinson will sign a multi-year contract with the Falcons by the end of the weekend, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
The majority of the deal is in place but there are details still being worked out. No problems are expected.
Adam_Schefter
The Chicago whopper: Julius Peppers’ contract in Chicago is expected to pay him roughly $40 million in the deal’s first three years.
Die hard Texan fan from the heart of Denmark!
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