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"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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Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.

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I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!

by UprootedTexan on Feb 16, 2012 5:41 PM CST reply actions  

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.

by Lone Spot on Feb 17, 2012 3:14 PM CST up reply actions  

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!!

by Hydroshock on Feb 17, 2012 7:28 PM CST up reply actions  

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

by FreedomRide on Feb 17, 2012 4:25 PM CST up reply actions  

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.

by Draco on Feb 16, 2012 5:59 PM CST reply actions  

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!!

by Hydroshock on Feb 17, 2012 7:30 PM CST up reply actions  

I wants my Mario!

I’m glad he wuvs Houston.

"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus

by FreedomRide on Feb 16, 2012 6:02 PM CST reply actions  

Dear bfd,

Suck it.

Your BFF,
Rivers

A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
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by bigfatdrunk on Feb 16, 2012 6:05 PM CST reply actions  

HOMETOWN MEANS THIS, HOMEGROWN MEANS THAT

YAKA YAKA YAKA

Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride

by nolander on Feb 16, 2012 6:14 PM CST up reply actions  

Means absolutely 0.

"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 6:59 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

by nolander on Feb 17, 2012 11:25 AM CST up reply actions  

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?

by WreckNTexan on Feb 16, 2012 6:20 PM CST reply actions  

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.

#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 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?

by WreckNTexan on Feb 16, 2012 6:47 PM CST up reply actions  

=) 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)

#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 8:46 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.

Former Thane of Glamis and Cawdor.

Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.

Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.

I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!

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!

;-)

#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 8:55 PM CST up reply actions  

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.’

by kaizer on Feb 16, 2012 10:08 PM CST up reply actions  

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."

by willieboyd on Feb 18, 2012 8:52 AM CST up reply actions  

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

by FreedomRide on Feb 18, 2012 9:12 AM CST up reply actions  

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.

by Joe25 on Feb 16, 2012 7:13 PM CST reply actions  

Not big enough, alas.

"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus

by FreedomRide on Feb 16, 2012 7:14 PM CST up reply actions  

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

by Mumford on Feb 16, 2012 8:05 PM CST reply actions  

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!!

by DR. DOOM on Feb 16, 2012 8:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Meh

I have heard that kind of talk from several FAs in all sports right before they left town.

"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce

by Mumford on Feb 17, 2012 9:00 AM CST up reply actions  

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

by Mumford on Feb 17, 2012 9:02 AM CST up reply actions  

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

by FreedomRide on Feb 17, 2012 9:21 AM CST up reply actions  

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!!

by DR. DOOM on Feb 16, 2012 8:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, we love you too, Mario...but

Money Changes Everything

A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving

by Foster Child on Feb 16, 2012 8:56 PM CST reply actions  

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

by FreedomRide on Feb 16, 2012 8:59 PM CST up reply actions  

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

by FreedomRide on Feb 16, 2012 9:51 PM CST up reply actions  

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.

link

"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

by FreedomRide on Feb 17, 2012 4:29 PM CST up reply actions  

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

by Rip Jersey on Feb 17, 2012 12:35 PM CST up reply actions  

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.

by texanphil on Feb 16, 2012 9:31 PM CST reply actions  

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  

Its real easy to "work out"

I have had it “work out” before, but I usually manage to work it back in.

by bfaut86 on Feb 17, 2012 6:15 AM 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.

by MeMongo on Feb 16, 2012 11:00 PM CST reply actions  

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  

Rec'd

I'm a man!! I'm forty!!

by Hydroshock on Feb 17, 2012 7:35 PM CST up reply actions  

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  

I love everything you just said

Rec for you.

"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce

by Mumford on Feb 17, 2012 10:30 AM CST up reply actions  

You also gotta think...

A Schaub and/or Antonio Smith new deal/extension would be cap friendlier, too.

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on Feb 17, 2012 10:34 AM CST up reply actions  

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

by MeMongo on Feb 17, 2012 10:36 AM CST up reply actions  

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...

by Tim on Feb 17, 2012 10:59 AM CST up reply actions  

According to sportrac

it’s correct as far as base salary goes, but the signing bonus makes the cap hit higher.

Link

by Vega on Feb 17, 2012 11:03 AM CST up reply actions  

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."

by TexansDC on Feb 17, 2012 12:04 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!!

by Hydroshock on Feb 17, 2012 7:38 PM CST up reply actions  

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.

by texanphil on Feb 18, 2012 3:32 PM CST up reply actions  

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  

A man of few words yet great analogies.

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by bigfatdrunk on Feb 16, 2012 11:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Allen

I have the chearleaders coming over to take your virginity!

"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

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

by Taco Joe on Feb 17, 2012 9:54 AM CST up reply actions  

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

#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 8:24 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

"Sometimes my ninjitsu styles come out when I don’t even want ‘em to,"—Antonio Smith.

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.

by texanphil on Feb 18, 2012 3:34 PM CST up reply actions  

Let's not forget Texas has no state income tax

And cost of living is lower here than a lot of other places.

"And on the 1st week of the 2nd month, year of our lord two-thousand thirteen, the football team from Houston, Texas USA will hoist the Lombardi trophy to a cheerful audience in New Orleans, LA USA."—Nostradamus, 99th Quatrain, Century X

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.

by Wario Millions on Feb 17, 2012 6:55 AM CST reply actions  

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!!

by Hydroshock on Feb 17, 2012 7:42 PM CST up reply actions  

"Whatever decision they make..."

Sounds like Mario may have already given the Texans a number that keeps him from pursuing other offers.

by willieboyd on Feb 18, 2012 9:00 AM CST up reply actions  

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

by FreedomRide on Feb 18, 2012 9:08 AM CST up reply actions  

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

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 11:15 PM 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  

Ninja knows what's up

Barwin + Cushing + Watt + Antonio + Mario = Dead quarterbacks.

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on Feb 17, 2012 10:35 AM CST up reply actions  

I am

I'm a man!! I'm forty!!

by Hydroshock on Feb 17, 2012 8:02 PM CST up reply actions  

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

by FreedomRide on Feb 17, 2012 9:37 PM CST up reply actions  

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  

Me likes the way you think.

Mario needs to be hearing voices in his sleep b/c Dre is in his ear so much.

by USMC_JA on Feb 17, 2012 11:00 AM CST up reply actions  

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...............

by southpaw70 on Feb 17, 2012 10:22 AM CST reply actions  

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.

by La Voz on Feb 17, 2012 12:07 PM CST up reply actions  

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."

by TexansDC on Feb 17, 2012 12:09 PM CST up reply actions  

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.

by MeMongo on Feb 17, 2012 12:12 PM CST up reply actions  

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  

Mario wont be a Texan next season

My attitude is like a virgin......I dont give a fuck!

by The Abrego on Feb 17, 2012 3:55 PM CST reply actions  

"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

by FreedomRide on Feb 17, 2012 4:33 PM CST up reply actions  

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

by FreedomRide on Feb 17, 2012 4:56 PM CST up reply actions  

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

by FreedomRide on Feb 18, 2012 1:31 PM CST up reply actions  

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!!

by Hydroshock on Feb 17, 2012 8:01 PM CST up reply actions  

...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

by FreedomRide on Feb 17, 2012 9:43 PM CST up reply actions  

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  

chris browning

throwing half-back passes?

TJ must throw 30 times for us to win.

by texanphil on Feb 18, 2012 3:41 PM CST up 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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by BattleRedFan on Feb 19, 2012 8:41 PM CST up reply actions  

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