Time to start looking at the draft for RB. Who sticks out?
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Guess that bump in salary cap took some of Houston's leverage away. Pretty quiet offseason so far.
70 million in cap space..... and we have **** a turd so far
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
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3hrs in and Lonnie Johnson is the only news. ****ing brutal.
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Blake Corum!KC_Ag14 said:
Time to start looking at the draft for RB. Who sticks out?
I actually really like Corum. I thought I might be in the minority there. Not a home run hitter but very versatile and reliable back.
Surprised people in here want to spend big money on a RB. Don't need a superstar at that position to win, spend the money elsewhere. I have my doubts that the Packers are going to keep Jacobs and Aaron Jones, that seems like a spot where you can land a solid talent still if you are willing to be in the 10 mill ballpark at RB.
Consider me in this camp. I had just resorted to the fact that it was happening given all the reports. Clearly that was the free agent RB's agents playing things up. Caserio doesn't have the track of spending on RBs - which frankly is the stupidest thing I think you can do in professional football. You spend on QB and the lines of scrimmage, particularly pass rush.
Agmaniacmike12 said:
Surprised people in here want to spend big money on a RB. Don't need a superstar at that position to win, spend the money elsewhere. I have my doubts that the Packers are going to keep Jacobs and Aaron Jones, that seems like a spot where you can land a solid talent still if you are willing to be in the 10 mill ballpark at RB.
After reaching agreement today with free-agent RB Josh Jacobs, the Packers informed RB Aaron Jones that he is being released, per source. Jones now will be a free agent. pic.twitter.com/KsZAfhl5lW
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Wow the Vikings are taking our whole defense
I'm not upset that we aren't spending money stupidly, but I do wonder what the RB room will look like.
Outside of Henry, you have nobody in free agency, and it is a weak draft for backs.
Outside of Henry, you have nobody in free agency, and it is a weak draft for backs.
I know things have been pretty quiet out of Houston so far but let's try to not panic, feels like Caserio has earned some goodwill. Keep in mind Houston had 30 UFA's this offseason, the most in the NFL, a lot of those holes are going to be filled by players who might not move the needle much but are still very necessary to have on the roster. The only one I'm really disappointed about so far is missing out on Wilkins.
There are still plenty of guys to keep an eye on in free agency as options.
RB: Derrick Henry, Austin Ekekler, Devin Singletary, JK Dobbins, Aaron Jones (will be released)
WR: Calvin Ridley, Marquise Brown, Darnell Mooney, Curtis Samuel, OBJ, Tyler Boyd, Josh Reynolds
OL: Too many guys to list.
DL: Arik Armstead, Leonard Williams, DJ Reader, Grover Stewart, Denico Autry, Rankins, Javon Kinlaw
DE: Danielle Hunter, Chase Young, Clowney, Za'Darius Smith, Josh Uche
LB: Frankie Luvu, Patrick Queen, Lavonte David, Jordyn Brooks, Willie Gar Jr, Jerome Baker, Azeez Al-Shaair, Bobby Wagner, Tyrel Dodson, Devin White
CB: Kendall Fuller, Chidobe Auzie, Stephon Gilmore, Kenny Moore, Steven Nelson, Xavien Howard, Tre'Davious White, Darious Williams, Jeff Okudah
S: Xavier McKinney, Kamren Curl, Justin Simmons, Quandre Diggs, Geno Stone, Julian Blackmon, Jordan Whitehead, Jordan Fuller
If we lose Greenard but get a guy like Danielle Hunter I won't be mad. Some splashy signings right now don't mean Houston is sitting on the sideline for everyone. I take it more that Caserio has prices outlined and isn't going to jump past his numbers. There are good players out there still to be signed.
Also, moves being made by other teams are going to impact current rosters. Being patient could give the opportunity to sign a guy or two that gets released elsewhere. The packers signed Jacobs and are cutting Aaron Jones as a result.
There are still plenty of guys to keep an eye on in free agency as options.
RB: Derrick Henry, Austin Ekekler, Devin Singletary, JK Dobbins, Aaron Jones (will be released)
WR: Calvin Ridley, Marquise Brown, Darnell Mooney, Curtis Samuel, OBJ, Tyler Boyd, Josh Reynolds
OL: Too many guys to list.
DL: Arik Armstead, Leonard Williams, DJ Reader, Grover Stewart, Denico Autry, Rankins, Javon Kinlaw
DE: Danielle Hunter, Chase Young, Clowney, Za'Darius Smith, Josh Uche
LB: Frankie Luvu, Patrick Queen, Lavonte David, Jordyn Brooks, Willie Gar Jr, Jerome Baker, Azeez Al-Shaair, Bobby Wagner, Tyrel Dodson, Devin White
CB: Kendall Fuller, Chidobe Auzie, Stephon Gilmore, Kenny Moore, Steven Nelson, Xavien Howard, Tre'Davious White, Darious Williams, Jeff Okudah
S: Xavier McKinney, Kamren Curl, Justin Simmons, Quandre Diggs, Geno Stone, Julian Blackmon, Jordan Whitehead, Jordan Fuller
If we lose Greenard but get a guy like Danielle Hunter I won't be mad. Some splashy signings right now don't mean Houston is sitting on the sideline for everyone. I take it more that Caserio has prices outlined and isn't going to jump past his numbers. There are good players out there still to be signed.
Also, moves being made by other teams are going to impact current rosters. Being patient could give the opportunity to sign a guy or two that gets released elsewhere. The packers signed Jacobs and are cutting Aaron Jones as a result.
I'd take Brooks, Estime or Corum in the 3rd and bring back Singletary.
Looks like we are bringing in Okudah. Good low risk signing.
Looks like we are bringing in Okudah. Good low risk signing.
#Texans signing Jeff Okudah to one-year, $4.75 million deal with $2.5 million guaranteed, $1.5M signing bonus @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 11, 2024
Have to think Demeco is looking to bring in a signal caller for the defense with that crop of experienced linebackers.
Denico Autry in at 2/20
Singletary to the Giants
Why is no one talking about Austin Ekeler? I would love him catching passes out of the backfield
Depending on the money, Ekeler or Aaron Jones would be great in this offenseJohnny Foosball said:
Why is no one talking about Austin Ekeler? I would love him catching passes out of the backfield
That's a good signing, we can use the deep CB class to draft someone with starter potential and slowly bring him up to speed. Also have to believe we're passing on Xavien Howard unless we get a really nice deal.Habanero Guero said:#Texans signing Jeff Okudah to one-year, $4.75 million deal with $2.5 million guaranteed, $1.5M signing bonus @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 11, 2024
I'm still of the mind we grab one of the good safeties that are out there, with the safety free agent market so saturated it's a good time to be a buyer.
Maybe not, a lot of people are spoofing twitter accounts right now
Autry isn't young, he's 33 but had 11.5 sacks last year with Tennessee. He also had 12 tackles for loss and 17 QB hits. He played in all 17 games, started 14, and played 67% of the defensive snaps. Greenard had 12.5 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, and 22 QB hits. While Autry is older and not quite as productive as Greenard, Greenard is twice as expensive.TheNotoriousP.I.P. said:
Denico Autry in at 2/20
Yeah, Casario does well with these sneaky good signings. And like the Okudah signing it gives us flexibility to draft a starter level player at the position and not have to worry about a lot of money already tied up by someone who can play there until the rookie is ready.Max Power said:Autry isn't young, he's 33 but had 11.5 sacks last year with Tennessee. He also had 12 tackles for loss and 17 QB hits. He played in all 17 games, started 14, and played 67% of the defensive snaps. Greenard had 12.5 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, and 22 QB hits. While Autry is older and not quite as productive as Greenard, Greenard is twice as expensive.TheNotoriousP.I.P. said:
Denico Autry in at 2/20
Annoyed we let Johnston go.
Signing another special team and depth DB in Mike Ford from Cleveland
Lol we signed Lonnie Johnson Jr.
Ironically he actually fits in DeMeco's defense, but that said, he's depth and special teams.Texan_Aggie said:
Lol we signed Lonnie Johnson Jr.
On a non-free agent note, great news on Dylan Horton
#Texans DE Dylan Horton is in Remission from Hodgkins Lymphoma. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/LhNcKvZwwh
— Dylan Delgatto (@DDelgattoNFL) March 11, 2024
Texans have to have the NFL record with lymphoma patients. Good for Horton!
Very interesting news for the Colts
Gardner Minshew going to the Raiders, everything is on Anthony Richardson next year.
Gardner Minshew going to the Raiders, everything is on Anthony Richardson next year.
In overall NFL news Cousins to the Falcons
Houston sports talk guys are freaking out with the lack of big name signings. They gotta have Derrick Henry or else.
Lol. Just calm down guys. All of the big name RBs have flaws and Barkley signed for a possible 47 M way more than the Texans wanted to pay for 3 injury plagued years. He is
From Phily.
Aaron Jones is now being released and he is a better fit than Barkley or any of the other guys were. Singletary is going to NYG so the Texans still need a back or two in free agency or the draft.
Media freak outs over no big news should be expected I guess.
Lol. Just calm down guys. All of the big name RBs have flaws and Barkley signed for a possible 47 M way more than the Texans wanted to pay for 3 injury plagued years. He is
From Phily.
Aaron Jones is now being released and he is a better fit than Barkley or any of the other guys were. Singletary is going to NYG so the Texans still need a back or two in free agency or the draft.
Media freak outs over no big news should be expected I guess.
It is a bitt crazy, because you have to believe that if DeMeco really wanted one of these big name guys, they would have gone and got him.LincolnBorglum79 said:
Houston sports talk guys are freaking out with the lack of big name signings. They gotta have Derrick Henry or else.
Lol. Just calm down guys. All of the big name RBs have flaws and Barkley signed for a possible 47 M way more than the Texans wanted to pay for 3 injury plagued years. He is
From Phily.
Aaron Jones is now being released and he is a better fit than Barkley or any of the other guys were. Singletary is going to NYG so the Texans still need a back or two in free agency or the draft.
Media freak outs over no big news should be expected I guess.
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