"I was the first pick (2006), and I’ve already had everything I really wanted, so my biggest thing is to be in a good position, a good scheme, a good system and continuing my career. Hopefully, it works out." - Mario Williams
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That's definitely music to my ears.
If he wants to win a Super Bowl or four, I think he’ll find a way to stick around here.
If he’s chasing cash, though, he’s gone.
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It definitely sounds like he's not after the most money...
But I don’t know. I want to believe he’ll stay. I really do!
*Proud Packers shareholder*
With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg!
by RaY210 on Feb 16, 2012 5:54 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Im hoping he truly means this and i honestly think he does.
Agreed though. If he wants to cash out, that’s his choice. But if he wants to win and be the most effective as a player, then he needs to be here. 32 pick here we come!!
by Dmo_Htx on Feb 16, 2012 6:00 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
This only applies
If you think HE THINKS being a 3-4 OLB in Wade’s system is a good position for him. I’ve personally heard enough from him about being a DE to make me think not.
Bandwagon fan since Oct. 6, 1999.
He never really said anything after the season started (unless I miss something)
"Lord, beer me strength."
I'm not aware of any complaints either after he started playing in the system.
Like Smith, who didn’t want to go to a 3-4, and then he imbibed some Wadeaide.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Feb 17, 2012 4:23 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, the new system got
Smith to the Pro Bowl, I’m sure he’s a really big fan of it now. I can only imagine how Mario would do with a full year in that system, it’s part of the reason i think he chooses to come back, he has already made millions, I think success would be a bigger motivator at this point.
by Bobbythegreat on Feb 17, 2012 4:25 PM CST up reply actions
It certainly sounds that way judging by his comments
Finally we get a genuine scoop into what’s going on inside Mario’s head. Ok John McClain. I’ll give you props for this one. Good job.
(although I still don’t care about your rankings)
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
He might have said a few things to Rapelisberger.
In a sportsmanlike way, of course.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
Just read a very similar article
I do hope he comes back and obviously it may not work out but it is nice to reassure myself that Mario is essentially the guy I thought he was. He is not all about the money, not a ego guy and he is not trying to tell his agent that he better make Mario super rich. I hope he stays but if not I wish him well.
I agree
Now we know what really motivates him. I still don’t think they can put a high enough offer on the table to get it done, but hopefully I’m wrong. As long as we don’t lose any other key pieces in the process.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
I wants my Mario!
I’m glad he wuvs Houston.
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Dear bfd,
Suck it.
Your BFF,
Rivers
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YAKA YAKA YAKA
Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride
Means absolutely 0.
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by Wario Millions on Feb 17, 2012 6:59 AM CST up reply actions
/Rick Smith making his offer:
“Subtract about $20,000,000.00 from anyone’s best offer and add the hometown feeling. W’dya think, Mario? Do we have a deal? Huh? Huh?”
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
by Rip Jersey on Feb 17, 2012 9:47 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
it doesn't mean absolutely 0
not every athlete goes for the biggest money. More do then don’t I guess, but means absolutely zero is absolutely not correct
Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride
I MIGHT NOT HAVE TO GIVE AWAY MY MARIO JERSEY'S
True arrogance has been displayed here- WestministerRavensfan or something
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
woohoo!
Maybe Mario thinks that working for the Texans is the NFL equivalent of working for Google!
=)
As a former Vince Young fangirl who had no clue about what a good football player really is, I’m so glad he seems to want to stay. =) I know better now.
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by BattleRedFan on Feb 16, 2012 6:34 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
I love YV
He looks great at his current postion.
True arrogance has been displayed here- WestministerRavensfan or something
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
=) well hopefully he's come back down to earth and respects his team
I used to root for the Titans b/c Vince Young was there and he was awesome at UT. But his childish outburst in Tennessee just lost any respect that I had for him. So I quit caring how he was doing. (LOL like he cares what I think)
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by BattleRedFan on Feb 19, 2012 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
LOL I just now saw that you flipped the intials
oopsie.
I flip digits and letters quite a bit so I didn’t notice that maybe you meant to use the sarcasm font.
#Texans2011 — Where reality and dreams collide!
~~ Fuzion
"This is a grown dog’s game. Ain’t no puppies out here." ~~ Cushing #56 to Antonio Smith #94
by BattleRedFan on Feb 19, 2012 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
Rec'd for atoning for being a VY fangirl.
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by UprootedTexan on Feb 16, 2012 7:44 PM CST up reply actions
yep now I'm hoping Colt McCoy gets some talent around him so he can shine!
;-)
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by BattleRedFan on Feb 19, 2012 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
Anyone read the article on the teams website?
Pretty much the same just free of McClain and the Comical posters.
Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.
From that article
Is Williams intent on trying to become the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history?
"I’m not worried about that," Williams said. "Money is money at the end of the day, and it’s really not that big of a deal for me. Whatever best fits for myself and the team, whichever it may be, then so be it. I’m not focused on telling my agent (Ben Dogra), ‘Hey, do this or do that because I want to be the highest paid player, bla bla.’
As a Kubes-lover, I have to point this out.
"And Coach Kubiak, he’s just at another level, man. I can honestly say I love him to death. He’s a great guy and I wish nothing but the best for him, and I’m sure every player does as well."
Of all the Texans I'm rooting for this season, Koob is #1.
I so want him to elevate his status to one of the best HCs in the NFL.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
Fire him now!!!
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Feb 18, 2012 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
ironic how many of us wanted him gone.
myself included. surprising how a season can change that, really.
Lurking BRB since 2008.
by FandomEst2002 on Feb 19, 2012 8:34 AM CST up reply actions
so does this mean that Houston will get a big discount???
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
Our Andre, who art from Heaven, hallowed by thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Canton.
Not trying to be a downer
But what else would he say? “Houston kind of sucks, I am all about the cash baby! Show me the monayyyyy!” Could he be sincere? I surely hope so, but he also could just be throwing out the standard free agent lines.
"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce
That's just it
If it is about the money then he should just be quite and not make statements like that. If he gets a reasonable offer from Hou. and signs elsewhere for more money he will be public enemy #1 in Hou. eyes.
I'm not drunk occifer......I'm just just speaking in cursive!!
Didn't sound like he was talking sweet bullshit, to me.
He sounded like a guy sincerely happy with where he is.
He hasn’t seen the big money offers yet, though.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
by FreedomRide on Feb 16, 2012 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
bet he signs before the 13th.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Feb 16, 2012 9:29 PM CST up reply actions
*March 13
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Feb 16, 2012 9:29 PM CST up reply actions
Nothing would make me happier right now
As long as we leave room for everyone else. I’m curious as to if its even possible.
by brightshinies on Feb 17, 2012 12:49 AM CST up reply actions
Did you actually hear the interview or just read the transcript?
It is hard to determine true intent from just reading the words. I hope you are right BTW, but I still think he is wearing another jersey come next season.
"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce
Yeah, I think the odds are he'll be gone. There are too many teams that want him.
He’ll get enormous offers.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
MArio should know that this is the best system for him.
He FINALLY has the quality of players around him that bring him to his full potential. If he is allowed rest and becomes the lead of this phenomenal pass rush rotation, we are the best defense in the NFL.
Personally, he’s looking at Demarcus Ware type of numbers, and multiple playoff appearances, and more than likely a few rings. That’s Hall of Fame caliber right there, and hopefully that’s what he wants.
by YohannDookeyblue on Feb 16, 2012 8:15 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Good point
He can be entirely selfish AND want to stay here, it doesn’t have to be because he loves the city. If he thinks that he’ll have the most playoff appearances, Pro Bowls, potential rings etc that could do it.
Also, Mario is young enough that this may not be his last deal he signs if healthy. If he disappears in a Frank Bush level of suck somewhere (JAX?) that won’t help him make money in the long run
by Jason Brown on Feb 16, 2012 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Winning cures all
I hope he understands that b/c winning the SB means a bigger payday.
I'm not drunk occifer......I'm just just speaking in cursive!!
Yeah, we love you too, Mario...but
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
Oh, gawd, thanks for that.
Might be the greatest live R&R song ever.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
Cyndi Lauper was nuttier than a fruitcake
but an awesome singer. Plus, the song itself is badass.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Feb 16, 2012 9:43 PM CST up reply actions
Truly.
Her Paris concert on HBO was totally killer.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
Someone told me that she was pretty tore up over Madonna stealing her schtick
She just gave up after that.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Feb 17, 2012 9:35 AM CST up reply actions
Lauper was more rock 'n' roll than Madonna
Madonna was more dance, so in my eyes they weren’t very similar. Madonna used the “sex sells” approach, and Lauper used the “quirky but mainstream” approach.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Feb 17, 2012 10:46 AM CST up reply actions
Doesn't look like she's given up, either.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
by FreedomRide on Feb 17, 2012 11:50 AM CST up reply actions
Her new stuff is pretty good...she's still quirky and, dare I say, unusual.
And, OT talent-wise, she LOOKS better than Madonna these days.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Feb 17, 2012 1:15 PM CST up reply actions
Word.
“She’s So Unusual” has to be in the top 50 all-time great R&R albums.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
The lyrics on that album are pretty risque by "pop" standards at the time
“She Bop” especially, since it was about ’bating!
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Feb 17, 2012 5:49 PM CST up reply actions
The "Bohemian costume" is probably what she thought Madonna stole
just thinkin’
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
except for the last four words
this is the best thing I could expect to hear.
Those last four words, however, could be interpreted as the big, huge, “BUT” at the end of a compliment. If we mortgage the team to keep him, and shower him with riches, it could “work out.”
The fan in me doesn’t read it that way. But it would be a lot easier for the realist in me to get excited if he didn’t say those four words. Its real easy to “work out” if he accepts a Texan friendly deal.
TJ must throw 30 times for us to win.
I would have preferred he said
“I’m sure it will work out” instead, but I still take it as a positive.
by Bobbythegreat on Feb 16, 2012 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
I'd love to see this work out, but let's be real
The Texans could probably structure something in the $60M-$70M range for him long term with some decent guaranteed elements (and players focus on the guaranteed money more than anything).
However, there’s a crazy team or two out there with a cocktail napkin with this written on it: “6 yr, $108M, $56M Gtd” ready to be slid across the bar to Ben Dogra in a dark corner during the combine. Yeah that’s illegal to make contact like that, but it’s going to happen. Ben is going to be kicking the tires with GMs “off the record” to fish out what Mario can get in FA.
It’s going to be really hard for Mario and his agent to leave $30M-$40M on the table to stay in Houston. If he does, and stays healthy and dominant and we get a Superbowl (or four), this town may put his statue next to the one ’Dre will be getting at some point.
For tonight's #TTTQ
I answered 5%. I still don’t think it happens.
It’s also the poll for the night on Facebook. /blatant plug
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by bigfatdrunk on Feb 16, 2012 11:19 PM CST up reply actions
I'd sure love to see him stay...
- with the Texans
- healthy
- dominant
This coupled with the challenges in keeping Foster and the others on the bubble right now is WHY teams HAVE to get to the show and win NOW. Too much changes over each season due to injuries, contracts, etc. If ONLY we didn’t blow it in Baltimore, I think we could have taken the Pats.
/thanks Jacoby and your oversized helmet
/thanks Fat Albert and your hatred for Schaub
/thanks Reliant grounds keeper and that shit pile you call turf
by MeMongo on Feb 16, 2012 11:33 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Facebook?
That’s soooooo 2009.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Feb 17, 2012 10:47 AM CST up reply actions
LZ was talking about Mario's free agent value this AM on the radio.
He said after speaking to a few of his insider buddies, that Mario’s free agent market value may not be quite as high as some think. Declining production for 3 years and coming off back-to-back season ending IR injuries are red flags when you are talking highest paid defensive player.
However, he DID say that it only takes one owner (ala Dan Snyder and Fat Albert) to throw stupid money at him to completely change the dynamics of the situation.
I’d rather Mario never see free agency and we slap a tag on Arian while we work out his deal.
Also, let’s not forget that Mario’s cap value was about $18M this past year. If we sign him to a $9-10M/yr deal, it would appear that we should have enough to get something done with Arian all for the price of what we paid for Mario last year. Maybe there is a way after all? Moreover, after next year, the TV money kicks in and the cap is supposed to substantially increase. Maybe the worry about being able to afford Brown and Barwin after next year is not as great as we might otherwise think.
by USMC_JA on Feb 17, 2012 10:17 AM CST up reply actions 9 recs
You also gotta think...
A Schaub and/or Antonio Smith new deal/extension would be cap friendlier, too.
"Lord, beer me strength."
and Ryans
he’s not exactly cap friendly right now:
2012: $5.9 million
2013: $6.6 million
2014-2015: $6.8 million
2016: Free Agent
I said in December...
If you flipped the contracts on Cushing and Ryans…no one would be complaining.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Ryans might be our worst contract right now
Which makes me kinda sad, I’ve always liked him.
Another weird one is Rashad Butler, who will make almost double Duane Brown next year. I understand that it’s a weird fluke as a result of being Brown’s last year on a rookie contract, but it still looks weird
by Jason Brown on Feb 17, 2012 10:58 AM CST up reply actions
Are Those Numbers Current?
Because DeMeco restructured his contract last year after the Texans signed J-Jo.
Ecstatic that Texans fandom no longer means that April is the highlight of my season...
According to sportrac
it’s correct as far as base salary goes, but the signing bonus makes the cap hit higher.
No one knows how he restructured
We only have the previous information…..which makes it seem like a deal he’s not worth.
"Lord, beer me strength."
What's it gonna take to get some contract transparency on the interwebs?
by Nashmeister on Feb 17, 2012 12:07 PM CST up reply actions
"Contract tranparency"
I don’t think such a thing exists. Might as well ask Goldman Sachs to open their books while you’re at it.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
no doubt
Mario + Arian can be had for what Mario made last year, if they stay reasonable.
At least one of them probably will, but the chances of both of them leaving a significant amount of money on the table are slim.
TJ must throw 30 times for us to win.
Mario will stay
When I fuck all the cheerleaders.
Which will be never
So long
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by AllenOU on Feb 16, 2012 11:24 PM CST via mobile reply actions
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by bigfatdrunk on Feb 16, 2012 11:24 PM CST up reply actions
That's a strange deal you have going with Mario there
I wonder what made him agree to your terms
by brightshinies on Feb 17, 2012 12:53 AM CST up reply actions
Allen
I have the chearleaders coming over to take your virginity!
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THEREALALLENOU: "@Joeeatstacos... You're like the second testicle to my Tom green. I dont NEED you, but life is better when your around lol"
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Follow @Joeeatstacos
by Taco Joe on Feb 17, 2012 1:26 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Oh,
So that’s why the call you Taco Joe.
I'm a household name... at my house.
Michael Vick is the best throwing running back of all time.
My put your name on it prediction for the Housotn Texans.
10-6, with a first round playoff upset over either the Ravens or Steelers.
by taylorrohrman on Feb 17, 2012 1:36 AM CST up reply actions
Gross.
The bird is struggling out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever wants to be born, must first destroy a world.
by Stupendous Man on Feb 17, 2012 8:52 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
The Secret is out!
"Taco Joe - the beacon of optimism" TexansDC
THEREALALLENOU: "@Joeeatstacos... You're like the second testicle to my Tom green. I dont NEED you, but life is better when your around lol"
AllenOU is the Montgomery to my Patton
God blessed Texas, but he has forsaken the Texans
Follow @Joeeatstacos
Close to a haiku
I’ll give you credit for it
Kudos Grasshopper
by La Voz on Feb 17, 2012 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
I like your haiku better, Voz! hehe
But you’re right! LOL
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~~ Fuzion
"This is a grown dog’s game. Ain’t no puppies out here." ~~ Cushing #56 to Antonio Smith #94
by BattleRedFan on Feb 19, 2012 8:24 PM CST up reply actions
He saw how much ass he kicked in 5 games under Wade
And decided he liked it. I’m thinking maybe he wants to see how much better he can be under Wade with the 3-4 at OLB.
Plus, I know where he lives and his house is sweet..why leave it? I did a mortgage for a client that moved in down the road…my client’s home was 4.1 mil and Mario’s house is much nicer and worth more.
/not sure this means anything
//hoping it does
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by HTown24 on Feb 17, 2012 2:24 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Houston- Only town in USA with nice homes
Probably the motivating factor.
"Fate seemed to be playing a series of extraordinarily unamusing jokes."- George Orwell, 1933, on being a Texans fan.
by Wario Millions on Feb 17, 2012 6:56 AM CST up reply actions
maybe not the only one
but his budget will probably be under $50M. Are there really that many nice homes for that price in other NFL cities?
TJ must throw 30 times for us to win.
Let's not forget Texas has no state income tax
And cost of living is lower here than a lot of other places.
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by HTown24 on Feb 18, 2012 11:51 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
It's just a state tax issue.
I know the states tax people who come from out-of-state to work (oh, how well I know), but the IRS is going to get its cut no matter where you work.
Anyhow, at least in Houston he pays no state income tax on half his games.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
by FreedomRide on Feb 19, 2012 12:19 PM CST up reply actions
He says nothing about wanting to stay in Houston in this quote
In fact, the quote makes it seem like he would go somewhere with a 4-3, so he can get paid like a 4-3 end.
"Fate seemed to be playing a series of extraordinarily unamusing jokes."- George Orwell, 1933, on being a Texans fan.
Try this one then
"This is home," he said. "Everything that’s happened here has made such an impact on my life. It’s been great. Hopefully, it continues with whatever decision they make.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
"Whatever decision they make..."
Sounds like Mario may have already given the Texans a number that keeps him from pursuing other offers.
After reading around SBN, BSPN, etc. awhile, my hopes for keeping him are approaching nil.
People are saying he will command Haynesworth money. No way the Texans’ offer will come within a mile of that, nor should it.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
or possibly he may be concerned with whether the FO thinks they need him
Maybe he is worried that he isn’t top priority.
If so, then he’ll probably be happy if gets the biggest deal of all the players on the team (Andre excepted)
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Feb 18, 2012 10:08 AM CST up reply actions
If wishes were fishes...
I hope Mario can work it out with the Texans and finish his career in Houston. I’m not counting on it, though. Some team looking to make a splash will offer him huge money, and I wouldn’t blame him if he accepts their offer.
The bird is struggling out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever wants to be born, must first destroy a world.
by Stupendous Man on Feb 17, 2012 8:55 AM CST via mobile reply actions
You should stop that
before you go blind.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Feb 17, 2012 11:14 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
lulz
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"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Feb 17, 2012 11:15 PM CST up reply actions
Antonio Smith chimed in
Antonio Smith @antoniosmith94
Who saw Mario’s interview yesterday , who wud go on TV and say it ain’t about the money other than someone who loves there team.
by winohamster on Feb 17, 2012 10:21 AM CST reply actions 5 recs
Glad I didn't take that second
to fix his homophone ;)
by winohamster on Feb 17, 2012 10:48 AM CST up reply actions
Wait, I thought Garcia was the only one with a homophone
/not that there’s anything wrong with that
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Feb 17, 2012 10:51 AM CST up reply actions
This made me smile.
You know the Ninja Assassin is doing a full frontal court press on Mario to get him to stay.
IIRC, the year before last, Antonio made some comments about how things were going to change (which they did for the better) and that some players were going to see how good they had it here in comparison to other places they might end up. I strongly suspect he is pumping Mario full of info about how good life is in the Texans organization compared to others….even more so now that we are legit superbowl contenders.
by USMC_JA on Feb 17, 2012 10:28 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Ninja knows what's up
Barwin + Cushing + Watt + Antonio + Mario = Dead quarterbacks.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Throw a little Reed and Braman in there for shits and grins
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
by Hydroshock on Feb 17, 2012 7:44 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
And if they brought in a manimal like Dontari Poe with Cody now being his rotation partner (which is a role I think he's much better suited for)?
Everyone should be drooling right now.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Ditto.
Blaine Gabbert would have to go live in a vegan commune.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
Or a Vega down by the river
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Feb 17, 2012 11:15 PM CST up reply actions
Let's hope 'Dre is having some conversations with him too....something along the lines of:
‘Dre to Mario; "Listen dude, you and I…we been through the worst together. All those years with scrubs, morons, self centered fools who know nothing of real football…and some bad players too. We finally got it all right here, right now. Sure our younger days are behind us, but our best days are within reach…tell me you can’t feel it, you can’t taste how close we were as we scratched the depth of our roster last season.
I know you can go set the market in a few weeks. Big whoop. So what if you can break a record for being the highest paid. Your wikipedia will reflect it for a few years until some other chump comes along and breaks that record for another desperate team. So what if you can double your collection of cars, homes and other exotic collectibles. Are you really going to consider another six years of slugging it out for a desperate struggling team at the bottom?
Or can you taste what it would be like to finally punch this bitch through the roof. You can be a Superbowl champion and hall of famer right here, right now. So what is your legacy going to be? Highest paid for a few years, or extremely well paid Hall of Fame, nine time pro-bowl, four time Superbowl champion, Superbowl MVP Mario Williams?"
by MeMongo on Feb 17, 2012 10:55 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Me likes the way you think.
Mario needs to be hearing voices in his sleep b/c Dre is in his ear so much.
To which Mario responds:
“Wait a minute… Didn’t you opt for security after an injury and sign a long-term deal, then ask for more money once you realized you were healthy?”
by Nashmeister on Feb 17, 2012 11:01 AM CST up reply actions
Antonio smith
Who saw Mario’s interview yesterday , who wud go on TV and say it ain’t about the money other than someone who loves there team.
2012 1st round draft pick is...............
Well Mario, which one is it going to be?
or
by MeMongo on Feb 17, 2012 11:16 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
Tampa has something crazy like $67m in cap space
I don’t know why they haven’t been talked about as legit suitors for Mario, but in my mind, they’re the #1 contender.
Partly because....no one knows what direction that franchise is going in.
New coach from college….a bunch of young talent that needs to be motivated and disciplined….
And Tampa’s not required to use it all this year. They could still be on the cheap, like the Glazers want, and then roll over cap into next year and really go crazy.
"Lord, beer me strength."
They are also not profitable, which further motivates the owner to keep the payroll tight
All three Florida teams are struggling financially as that state was hit very hard in the recession.
But if they are forced to spend, Mario would be a prime target.
I though they had to use all but 20 mil.
How come they get a pass?
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Feb 18, 2012 10:12 AM CST up reply actions
I mean, they got a pass last year
They had like 75 mil cap space last year and only used about 30 of it.
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Feb 18, 2012 10:14 AM CST up reply actions
They already have a talented defensive line.
With two high-upside, second-year pass rushers on the roster already (assuming Bowers’ can stay healthy).
Not that they couldn’t use him and bump Bowers or Clayborn to a rotational role, but they also have dire needs at CB, S, and LB. They’re probably better off making a run at Finnegan, Carr, and/or Tulloch .
by Nashmeister on Feb 17, 2012 12:12 PM CST up reply actions
Ah Mario....
bq.Who saw Mario’s interview yesterday , who wud go on TV and say it ain’t about the money other than someone who loves there team.
Ya well…it’s never about money…..until it is.
Maybe Mario loves his team and is willing to give the hometown discount.
OR
Maybe he realizes that between soaring US debt, the inevitable destruction of european fiscal unity and with it bank runs galore, US monetary policy run amok, the hard landing in China and the slow death being suffered by fiat currencies……..it’s better to be happy than holding worthless federal reserve notes.
Nah…..he takes the dough.
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
by TexansForever on Feb 17, 2012 4:00 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
"Nah…..he takes the dough."
Yep.
…and you forgot the unfolding climate catastrophe.
Better take your pay in gold and ammo, Mario.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
If he *really* cares about getting a ring
Then he needs to start a campaign to move the season up about 6-7 weeks so the Super Bowl can be played before the world ends come winter time.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Feb 17, 2012 4:36 PM CST up reply actions
Good point.
Frickin’ Mayans spoil everything.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
Yeah, that giant volcano plus the meteor equals kiss your assets goodbye.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Feb 17, 2012 5:01 PM CST up reply actions
I have a question
Are we still gonna play the SB if its right in the middle of the Earth ending quake, and the raining of hellfire and brimstone?
If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan
by professortex on Feb 18, 2012 10:18 AM CST up reply actions
That was my point in moving up the season a few weeks.
Try to play the game by around the 19th of December.
Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.
"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.
by Jonathan Fosburgh on Feb 18, 2012 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
They could play the game on the Moon
since a lot of people will be relocating there anyway.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Feb 18, 2012 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
/smacks forehead
No problem, we’re covered!
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
Hawt
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
by Foster Child on Feb 18, 2012 4:55 PM CST up reply actions
I love this comment
Talk about some hard core reality right there. But hey, we’re supposed to pretend it ain’t happening, right?
/no politics
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
...and those aren't even our biggest problems.
/no worries at all
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
All this talk of mario and foster is fine, but what I haven't seen is
Rackers talk… He’s a free agent and looked to be chris browning towards the end of the year… Keep or cut?
by Texans D3str0y on Feb 18, 2012 1:40 PM CST via mobile reply actions
well he had to change football holders after Brett the Hitman went down with his injury
So he had to readjust to kicking with Turk holding the ball, right?
Couldn’t that account for some of his inaccuracies? Let’s say it only accounts for half of his inaccuracies. Now how do we feel about his kicks? I think Rackers is fine.
I say we keep Rackers.
We need Hartmann back though for sure.
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~~ Fuzion
"This is a grown dog’s game. Ain’t no puppies out here." ~~ Cushing #56 to Antonio Smith #94
by BattleRedFan on Feb 19, 2012 8:41 PM CST up reply actions
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