texasaggie2015 said:
I think Freeling's stock skyrockets as we get closer to the draft, really talented player, potential franchise tackle
Miller is the monster on the interior that we need
Tiernan was sort of the best player available here. Good upside and can either play tackle or guard (and possibly play guard at an elite level)
Price gives us a sparkplug out of the backfield who can also contribute on ST
Stowers gives Stroud a weapon at TE.. I think his best football is ahead of him as he's still not played a ton of TE but I love the upside as a recieving threat.
Rodriguez was a monster at Tech and plays with a mentality that DeMeco would love.
Dell's health is a question mark and Kirk might be gone. Burks fits in nicely in the slot. Big time playmaking ability.
Benny is another big interior DL who would be a project but could contribute down the road.
Thoughts?
Snake Jazz said:texasaggie2015 said:
I think Freeling's stock skyrockets as we get closer to the draft, really talented player, potential franchise tackle
Miller is the monster on the interior that we need
Tiernan was sort of the best player available here. Good upside and can either play tackle or guard (and possibly play guard at an elite level)
Price gives us a sparkplug out of the backfield who can also contribute on ST
Stowers gives Stroud a weapon at TE.. I think his best football is ahead of him as he's still not played a ton of TE but I love the upside as a recieving threat.
Rodriguez was a monster at Tech and plays with a mentality that DeMeco would love.
Dell's health is a question mark and Kirk might be gone. Burks fits in nicely in the slot. Big time playmaking ability.
Benny is another big interior DL who would be a project but could contribute down the road.
Thoughts?
I'm curious whether or not the Texans think they need a tackle. If so, Freeling or several other players make sense in the first round. Trent Brown did a pretty good job for them, and that unit with Tytus at LG was clearly their best OL group. However, at his age and body type, I don't think you can count on Brown being anything more than a solid reserve player. I'm just curious if they want to flip Tytus back to right tackle and sign/draft interior offensive linemen, OR leave Tytus at guard and draft a big physical right tackle. Personally, I'm moving Tytus back outside and investing heavily on the interior, but I'm not Caserio.
I like most of your picks, but I think a lot of those guys are unlikely to last that long. Specifically, I don't think Stowers or Rodriguez are there on Day 3, and if they are, they won't be there for long.
I did a few of these mock drafts the other day and, as a Texans fan, I found it frustrating. We're drafting 28, our biggest needs are offensive line and running back, and there aren't any running backs or interior offensive linemen who seem like a good value at 28.
Unless you can sign Kenneth Walker, I might be tempted to package a few picks and move into the top 10 to get Jeremiah Love. We all know Caserio has no problem moving up if there is a player he really wants (Will Anderson).
texasaggie2015 said:
I think Freeling's stock skyrockets as we get closer to the draft, really talented player, potential franchise tackle
Miller is the monster on the interior that we need
Tiernan was sort of the best player available here. Good upside and can either play tackle or guard (and possibly play guard at an elite level)
Price gives us a sparkplug out of the backfield who can also contribute on ST
Stowers gives Stroud a weapon at TE.. I think his best football is ahead of him as he's still not played a ton of TE but I love the upside as a recieving threat.
Rodriguez was a monster at Tech and plays with a mentality that DeMeco would love.
Dell's health is a question mark and Kirk might be gone. Burks fits in nicely in the slot. Big time playmaking ability.
Benny is another big interior DL who would be a project but could contribute down the road.
Thoughts?
CharleyKerfeld said:
Our Texans Bingo Triumvirate has each been paid their handsome bounty of $83.33.
My message to the rest of you: Try harder next year, losers
And now in Memoriam, the best of CJ Stroud in the playoffs
Ag_07 said:
I think the big question is will Stroud and Mulugheta hold out until he gets an extension.
Will they start sitting out on some of these optional offseason workouts and what not?
JCA1 said:
Here's a thought experiment. Would you trade CJ for Dak? As the team is built to win now, bringing in an above-average QB would likely make us one of the favorites over the next 2 years. Dak has a big contract but only has 3 years left, which would likely work out well with our other big contracts that are tacked onto the end of rookie deals. On their end, Dallas would get cap relief and a once-promising young QB to see if they can rehabilitate.
The last post made me think of this and not even sure where I fall. But I do think that, with our D, we have a window over the next 2 or so years (before all these guys have to be paid) and an argument can definitely be made that we should do whatever we can to maximize it.
JCA1 said:
Here's a thought experiment. Would you trade CJ for Dak? As the team is built to win now, bringing in an above-average QB would likely make us one of the favorites over the next 2 years. Dak has a big contract but only has 3 years left, which would likely work out well with our other big contracts that are tacked onto the end of rookie deals. On their end, Dallas would get cap relief and a once-promising young QB to see if they can rehabilitate.
The last post made me think of this and not even sure where I fall. But I do think that, with our D, we have a window over the next 2 or so years (before all these guys have to be paid) and an argument can definitely be made that we should do whatever we can to maximize it.
JCA1 said:
Here's a thought experiment. Would you trade CJ for Dak? As the team is built to win now, bringing in an above-average QB would likely make us one of the favorites over the next 2 years. Dak has a big contract but only has 3 years left, which would likely work out well with our other big contracts that are tacked onto the end of rookie deals. On their end, Dallas would get cap relief and a once-promising young QB to see if they can rehabilitate.
The last post made me think of this and not even sure where I fall. But I do think that, with our D, we have a window over the next 2 or so years (before all these guys have to be paid) and an argument can definitely be made that we should do whatever we can to maximize it.
Snake Jazz said:JCA1 said:
Here's a thought experiment. Would you trade CJ for Dak? As the team is built to win now, bringing in an above-average QB would likely make us one of the favorites over the next 2 years. Dak has a big contract but only has 3 years left, which would likely work out well with our other big contracts that are tacked onto the end of rookie deals. On their end, Dallas would get cap relief and a once-promising young QB to see if they can rehabilitate.
The last post made me think of this and not even sure where I fall. But I do think that, with our D, we have a window over the next 2 or so years (before all these guys have to be paid) and an argument can definitely be made that we should do whatever we can to maximize it.
This would be about the dumbest thing ever. No. Hell no. Old, overrated and overpaid. Stroud may never fulfill his full potential, but I would much rather bet on his future.
Can you imagine if you made this ridiculous move and Stroud ends up being who he looked like as a rookie? Do you really want to be the franchise that gives Jerry a lifeline? Hell no.
JCA1 said:Snake Jazz said:JCA1 said:
Here's a thought experiment. Would you trade CJ for Dak? As the team is built to win now, bringing in an above-average QB would likely make us one of the favorites over the next 2 years. Dak has a big contract but only has 3 years left, which would likely work out well with our other big contracts that are tacked onto the end of rookie deals. On their end, Dallas would get cap relief and a once-promising young QB to see if they can rehabilitate.
The last post made me think of this and not even sure where I fall. But I do think that, with our D, we have a window over the next 2 or so years (before all these guys have to be paid) and an argument can definitely be made that we should do whatever we can to maximize it.
This would be about the dumbest thing ever. No. Hell no. Old, overrated and overpaid. Stroud may never fulfill his full potential, but I would much rather bet on his future.
Can you imagine if you made this ridiculous move and Stroud ends up being who he looked like as a rookie? Do you really want to be the franchise that gives Jerry a lifeline? Hell no.
In a vacuum, I can see your argument. But we're not in a vacuum. We have a Super Bowl caliber team except for the QB (and some tinkering on the OL). And we probably have about 2 years before the D starts to fall off because we can't afford to keep them all. To me, maximizing your odds of winning the Super Bowl in that window should be your biggest priority, because these windows don't come around that often.
Snake Jazz said:JCA1 said:Snake Jazz said:JCA1 said:
Here's a thought experiment. Would you trade CJ for Dak? As the team is built to win now, bringing in an above-average QB would likely make us one of the favorites over the next 2 years. Dak has a big contract but only has 3 years left, which would likely work out well with our other big contracts that are tacked onto the end of rookie deals. On their end, Dallas would get cap relief and a once-promising young QB to see if they can rehabilitate.
The last post made me think of this and not even sure where I fall. But I do think that, with our D, we have a window over the next 2 or so years (before all these guys have to be paid) and an argument can definitely be made that we should do whatever we can to maximize it.
This would be about the dumbest thing ever. No. Hell no. Old, overrated and overpaid. Stroud may never fulfill his full potential, but I would much rather bet on his future.
Can you imagine if you made this ridiculous move and Stroud ends up being who he looked like as a rookie? Do you really want to be the franchise that gives Jerry a lifeline? Hell no.
In a vacuum, I can see your argument. But we're not in a vacuum. We have a Super Bowl caliber team except for the QB (and some tinkering on the OL). And we probably have about 2 years before the D starts to fall off because we can't afford to keep them all. To me, maximizing your odds of winning the Super Bowl in that window should be your biggest priority, because these windows don't come around that often.
I see your point, but I don't care for Dak and probably wouldn't want him even if he suddenly became a free agent. One of the more overrated players in the league, and only gets the attention he gets because of the franchise he plays for. If you were talking about Lamar, I might agree with you.
JCA1 said:
Here's a thought experiment. Would you trade CJ for Dak? As the team is built to win now, bringing in an above-average QB would likely make us one of the favorites over the next 2 years. Dak has a big contract but only has 3 years left, which would likely work out well with our other big contracts that are tacked onto the end of rookie deals. On their end, Dallas would get cap relief and a once-promising young QB to see if they can rehabilitate.
The last post made me think of this and not even sure where I fall. But I do think that, with our D, we have a window over the next 2 or so years (before all these guys have to be paid) and an argument can definitely be made that we should do whatever we can to maximize it.
superaggie73 said:Ag_07 said:
I think the big question is will Stroud and Mulugheta hold out until he gets an extension.
Will they start sitting out on some of these optional offseason workouts and what not?
That's a good way to not get the 5th year. Texans have to play hard ball. Stroud has zero negotiating power.
Ag_07 said:superaggie73 said:Ag_07 said:
I think the big question is will Stroud and Mulugheta hold out until he gets an extension.
Will they start sitting out on some of these optional offseason workouts and what not?
That's a good way to not get the 5th year. Texans have to play hard ball. Stroud has zero negotiating power.
True
But if it gets CJ that new extension he's wanting somewhere else I don't think that option is off the table.
Yoda said:
Have we talked about this yet? Honestly, even though it's dumb, this gave me a flicker of hope. For me, the mooey, non-leader, version of CJ was exasperated by his locks, and I've always wished he would lop off the braids.
If nothing else, it could be a signal he realizes some changes need to be made.
Yoda said:
Have we talked about this yet? Honestly, even though it's dumb, this gave me a flicker of hope. For me, the mooey, non-leader, version of CJ was exasperated by his locks, and I've always wished he would lop off the braids.
If nothing else, it could be a signal he realizes some changes need to be made.
Philadelphia,
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I’ve decided my time coaching with the Eagles has come to an end.
When I arrived here in 2013, I did not know what I was signing up for. I quickly learned what this city demands. But more importantly, what it gives back.
The past 13 years have been the great…
maca1028 said:Philadelphia,
— Jeff Stoutland (@CoachStoutland) February 4, 2026
I’ve decided my time coaching with the Eagles has come to an end.
When I arrived here in 2013, I did not know what I was signing up for. I quickly learned what this city demands. But more importantly, what it gives back.
The past 13 years have been the great…
Stoutland out after 13 seasons in Philly.
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Ag_07 said:Yoda said:
Have we talked about this yet? Honestly, even though it's dumb, this gave me a flicker of hope. For me, the mooey, non-leader, version of CJ was exasperated by his locks, and I've always wished he would lop off the braids.
If nothing else, it could be a signal he realizes some changes need to be made.
Dude...He got a haircut
