[Rotoworld] Texans sign Keenan McCardell

[countingcrow]

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&hl=94330&id=20

[countingcrow]

Rotoworld is reporting the signing but the original info came from the blog of a sportswriter from the Washington Post.

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/2007/07/keenan_mccardell_update.html?nav=rss_blog

[dntrwl]

Good, about time. I'd rather have DeMarcus Faggins as our 2nd receiver than when we had Kevin Walters.

[updawg]

superbowl next stop

[texanskan]

superbowl next stop

lol, I don't even think it's a lock he makes the team but I like as many bodies at camp as possible to compete for jobs

[MadMax]

lol, I don't even think it's a lock he makes the team but I like as many bodies at camp as possible to compete for jobs

i'd be shocked if he didn't make the team. the guy played in 16 games last season. given the fact we're so thin at that position, i'm guessing he has a spot on this roster.

[leroy420]

Good, about time. I'd rather have DeMarcus Faggins as our 2nd receiver than when we had Kevin Walters.

McCardell isn't going to be te #2. It's still Walter's job to lose. Kubiak loves the kid. He hasn't really had a shot, yet, to get the playing time that he's going to get this season. McCardell will be a great #3/possession receiver/veteran presence.

[ima_drummer2k]

Wow, I thought for sure he would sign with a contender. Maybe he has.... ;)

Seriously, that should be a good pair of hands for Shaub to depend on for those 3rd and 5 type situations. Not to mention a good locker room guy.

[VesceySux]

ROFL. John McClain was just talking about McCardell this morning on 610.

[MadMax]

Matt Jackson just reported that the Texans are denying this rumor.

[rockets-#1]

Matt Jackson just reported that the Texans are denying this rumor.

Aww. McCardell is solid. They could use him. Us fans could use him.

[geeimsobored]

we cut Eric Moulds so we can sign Keenan McCardell? Boy what an upgrade.. :rolleyes:

[DonnyMost]

this is actually pretty big news

our last glaring weakness is finally addressed

this stew just needs to simmer now

[benchmoochie]

Confirmation?

[H-Town Info]

nothing on sirius nfl radio front

[nWo34Life]

nothing on sirius nfl radio front

Schein on the Afternoon Blitz announced the pickup around 4:15p. But it could still be a rumor.

[LonghornFan]

No mention of this on NFL Network Total Access.

[jtotheb]

From the Chronic:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/4992530.html

July 23, 2007, 10:06PM
Texans agree to terms Frye; talks go on with 2 others
Offensive tackle from Virginia Tech is the latest in the fold


By MEGAN MANFULL
Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle


More Texans coverage With training camp just two days away, the Texans have been busy with more than just rookie negotiations. They are working to finalize the entire roster heading into Friday's first workout.

Monday, the Texans continued talks with their unsigned rookies, including Amobi Okoye and Jacoby Jones. They also officially signed Brandon Harrison (fifth round) to a four-year, $1,847,125 which includes a $182,125 signing bonus. Kasey Studdard (sixth round) signed a four-year, $1,765,600 deal, which includes a $100,600 signing bonus.

Signed rookies were able to report to camp last Sunday, but there are no organized activities planned until two-a-days start Friday. Rookies cannot report to camp until they have signed their contracts.

In other roster moves, the Texans agreed to a contract with unrestricted free agent Matt Turk, a veteran punter who will challenge Chad Stanley during training camp.

Turk, an 11-year veteran, has played in 171 games for four teams, including 16 games with the St. Louis Rams last year. His career net punting average of 37.3 yards per punt is the best in the NFL since he entered the league in 1995. Only 335 of Turk's 862 career punts (38.8 percent) of his punts have been returned.

Stanley, an eight-year veteran, struggled last season, especially away from home. His net average was 36.7 yards and he had 11 punts downed inside the 20 and five touchbacks. Turk's net average last season was 38.3 yards — ranking him seventh in the NFL. He had 26 downed inside the 20 and five touchbacks.

The Texans also released seven players, including fullback Cory Anderson, guard Atlas Herrion, center Enoka Lucas, cornerback Derrick Roberson, running back Darius Walker, punter Eric Wilbur and linebacker Zac Woodfin.

Keenan McCardell denied reports Monday that he was joining the Texans. McCardell said he hasn't agreed to terms with the Texans or any other team. He said he hasn't even spoken to the Texans in a week. While McCardell continues weighing offers from several teams, Texans coach Gary Kubiak said he remains hopeful that eventually the veteran wide receiver will choose the Texans.

megan.manfull@chron.com

[MiniMing]

superbowl next stop

Next stop... another losing season.

[Mr. Clutch]

1. Sign Keenan McCardell
2. ????
3. Super Bowl!

[Rockets111]

Mould signed with the Titans.

And I'm sure if McCardell was signed, McClain would be all over it.

[#1draftpik]

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/5003959.html

WR McCardell signs one-year deal with Texans

Veteran receiver Keenan McCardell, a Houston native who played for San Diego last season, has agreed to a one-year contract with the Texans.

McCardell said he had numerous offers and left some money on the table to sign with his hometown team. He'll be payed $820,000 this season and got a $40,000 signing bonus.

"I'm really excited about playing with the Texans,'' McCardell said. "They've been interested in me for quite a while and even though other teams were too, this just seem like a natural fit for me.''

McCardell will sign his contract Friday morning and will be on the field when the Texans begin practicing.

[RedRaiderRocket]

I smell Soup or Bowl.

[ak47]

Great Success!

[Yao11]

and upgraded version of eric moulds. VERY NICE :D

[The Ming Dynasty]

Go Bears! Ever since the Oilers left, had to go back to my roots.

[Joshfast]

Go Bears! Ever since the Oilers left, had to go back to my roots.

I hope the Bears lose every game.

















:p

[Nice Rollin]

go niners


mccardel is washed up....

[BigSherv]

not as washed up as your ...

go niners


mccardel is washed up....

[Joshfast]

go niners


mccardel is washed up....

Go to a niners board more like it.

[Shroopy2]

Someone has to say "releasing Eric Moulds makes no sense". As mediocre as Moulds was last season he beat McCardell in every category (except yards per catch), even TDs with his 1 compared to McCardell's ZERO. Must just be a money saving alternative for a veteran presence who'll be more accepting of a lessened role while younger players get a look. Not that I'ma big fan of Moulds, just wondering what the Texans are doing

[pradaxpimp]

Go Cowboys.

[emjohn]

Someone has to say "releasing Eric Moulds makes no sense".
It was my understanding that Moulds asked to be released out of frustration over David Carr (whom the team originally suggested would remain as starter next year because of a lack of takers).

But that could be mistaken on my part.

I agree that McCardell is a (slight) step down from Moulds.

Evan

[updawg]

I don't understand replacing Moulds with Mccardell but at least they got some veteran in.

[msn]

Had Moulds slowed down? I heard Andre Ware commenting on SportsDrivel 610 that Moulds was slower than they had hoped for towards the end of last season.

[Nice Rollin]

Go to a niners board more like it.
i sure will. we're thinkin superbowl in that JV league they call the NFC