Will Demps Re-Signs With Texans

by Tim on Mar 5, 2008 9:11 AM CST in News

Yesterday, I wrote this:

Speaking of DBs, the silence on the Will Demps front is deafening. I'm not saying that Demps is Ronnie Lott, but the guy did play well enough last season to merit a nod as a Pro Bowl alternate. Yet I haven't heard word one about the team trying to bring him back; the only things I've read involve him visiting other teams. Does this mean the Texans aren't interested in retaining a guy who was one of their better defenders last year? That Demps' price tag is too high for Houston? That Will has cut his swath through the ladies of our fine city and must go elsewhere to keep the dream alive? I have no idea, but the lack of discussion about keeping Demps in the fold strikes me as weird.

And then last night, BigTexBD was the first to notice (around these parts, anyway) that Demps and your Houston Texans agreed to a two (2) year deal worth $4,750,000.00, according to ESPN. I am a HUGE fan of this signing. Not just because I think Demps was one of the few bright spots in the secondary last season, but because retaining a Pro Bowl alternate for less than five million bucks over the next two seasons is like getting a custom suit for half-price. The more I think about it, the more convinced I am that the silence emanating out of Reliant Park about Demps was all part of a genius ploy to drive down his price tag. If the Texans maintain this sort of shrewd skullduggery, I move that Smithiak immediately take over the title of "Mastermind" from Mike Shanahan in Denver.

Glad that you're staying in Houston, Mr. Demps. I for one can't wait to read the update on his website.

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Whew!

I was beginning to think that Smithiak didn't believe Demps was worth bringing back. I'm sure glad that didn't happen.

by Leein3D on Mar 5, 2008 9:37 AM CST reply actions

Yup

I was lookin for a good reason to hoist this bottle of Johnny Red. I was thinkin it was a little to quiet on the Demps front as well.

by 1Texan on Mar 5, 2008 3:27 PM CST up reply actions

Their Draft Strategy Is Now Wide Open

Assuming Reeves is who they they he is, the Texans don't have any over-riding weakness going into the draft. That's not to say that, for instance, the secondary doesn't need a boost. Just that they aren't driven to draft by severe need anywhere, and maybe reach. QB, WR, RT, OC, and OG can probably be ignored for rounds 1 - 4. So I'm guessing LT, DE, RB, CB, in no particular order. DE in round 1 won't surprise me at all.

by kozanack on Mar 5, 2008 12:53 PM CST reply actions

I'm not so sure about that...

I would certainly still call cornerback a weakness. Bennett is a second year player who, at best, is a good #2 guy. To me, that's probably the peak of Reeves' potential as well. Who knows what Dunta will play like when he comes back.

by Leein3D on Mar 5, 2008 12:56 PM CST reply actions

Rad

I really expected to see some team overpay for his pro-bowl alternacy.

I'm still feeling Kenny Phillips in the 1st-round though (unless Gholston drops). He's just so talented and versatile. If Dunta comes back and can't play CB, I'll bet Phillips could make the transition from FS to CB.

So many good players in the first two rounds this year, yet so few draft picks...

by Nashmeister on Mar 5, 2008 3:09 PM CST reply actions

Not likely

There are people saying Phillips is a late first round to mid second round talent. Gholston is likely a top 10 pick.

by Leein3D on Mar 5, 2008 5:02 PM CST up reply actions

Re: So many good players

No kidding. How nice would it be to have that 2nd round pick right about now..?

To DE or not to DE... that is the question.

by SOLIS on Mar 5, 2008 7:31 PM CST up reply actions

needs

we still need a DT (not named Johnson), a DE who can take some pressure off mario on the other side, a corner, a safety, a runningback, OL and probably a WR....i say we go DB in round 1, RB in round 3, OL in round 4, and maybe try to grab a DL and another DB that are worth something...demps improved towards the end of last year but he wasnt that spectacular...this has been a weakness for a while and with Dunta out we need a shutdown corner...Why did we let the Jags get Dayton Florence and let Von get away when we sign Jacques Reeves who my cowboys friends said all last year was awful...the guy is a nickelback at best...i trust smithiak and i think they know what theyre doing it will be interesting to see

by curtisdisco on Mar 5, 2008 3:51 PM CST reply actions

Re: Why Reeves

Apparently the front office thinks he's got raw talent and he's young enough to mold. I guess we'll have to wait and see what Ray Rhodes can do with him.

To DE or not to DE... that is the question.

by SOLIS on Mar 5, 2008 4:17 PM CST up reply actions