Almost anything is better than what we had under center last season. But I hope Uncle a Bob is not crazy enough to offer Cousins 20m a yr
Pay Brooks and let Jones walk if they have too. Draft a C in the 4th rd. Turek/Allen would be my pick. New England started a FA rookie C (Andrews) for most of the yr.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NFL Network's Mike Mayock calls it a "defensive draft" with perhaps the best interior defensive line prospects since he's started evaluating</p>— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZBerm/status/702193142162812929">February 23, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
This also means there will be quality defensive linemen in the 2nd and 3rd. The draft is especially weak with ILBs and guards.
Yup: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mayock on interior D-line depth in draft: You could get a DT this year in 3rd or 4th round that would go in 1st or 2nd round in past years.</p>— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFL_CFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_CFB/status/702198901596672000">February 23, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Hackenberg at 22? Mel: I don't think so. He was a turnover machine. All the turnovers, it was one after another. I never saw the improvement. You can't keep blaming it on the players around him. If he goes in the first, it'll only be to Houston. Maybe they can get him in the 2nd. Paxton Lynch will be in play with a good combine/pro day. RB, I gave them Ezekiel Elliott. They have to get a WR, even though Strong showed promise. McShay: RB as well. Here's the problem, you'd like your QB in the first. Lynch, if he's not there and Wentz & Goff are gone, you gotta wait. Is it Hackenberg in round two? We'll see how that plays out. RB, ILB are needs. If Ragland falls, is that the right play or wait on a Nick Kwiatkoski(WVU) or B.J. Goodson(Clemson) in the 3rd/4th round range? They have options. There's depth at RB. Alex Collins(Arkansas), Jordan Howard(Indiana), they could be around in round two & three. After that, some intriguing options but guys you can't count on to be your guy right away: Kenneth Dixon & Kelvin Taylor(needs to be in a rotation). https://t.co/Pyf5N9fTe2
Texans carried over $1.637 million in unused salary-cap space from last year. They are roughly $29 million under the cap currently. — Aaron Wilson https://www.nflpa.com/news/all-news/2016-nfl-clubs-unused-salary-cap-carryover-amounts-announced
Wonder if we'd have any interest in bringing in any of the guys the Rams just cut, Chris Long, Laurenitis (spelling?) or Jared Cook
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“We are going to give him reps this spring.” Bill O’Brien on Tom Savage. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/702895798254632960">February 25, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Houston head coach Bill O' Brien needs a QB either here at the combine or in free agency. <a href="https://t.co/jcZCTmxfCC">pic.twitter.com/jcZCTmxfCC</a></p>— Rick Ballou (@Ballou1010xl) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ballou1010xl/status/702896354977308672">February 25, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Sure, everyone is in the plans.” Bill O’Brien on everyone currently on the roster from 2015 heading to 2016. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/702896549248958464">February 25, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bill O'Brien on spread formation: 'In the NFL, you're going to have to take a snap from center. You can't be in shotgun all the time.'</p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/702895941355851778">February 25, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Bill O'Brien on Jaelen Strong: 'He took it upon himself to get in condition, lose weight, learn our offense. Has a very bright future for us. Bill O'Brien on Tom Savage: 'We're going to give him reps this spring. He's working hard.' Bill O'Brien on spread formation: 'In the NFL, you're going to have to take a snap from center. You can't be in shotgun all the time.' Bill O'Brien on Arian Foster: 'Everybody is being evaluated, discussed. Sure, everybody is in the plans.' Bill O'Brien says he sent Christian Hackenberg an occasional text after he left Penn State but didn't keep in close contact. Bill O'Brien on J.J. Watt: 'I think we're a long way away from deciding on OTA's minicamp (participation. He won't be denied' Rick Smith on Chris Olsen: 'Chris has done an outstanding job. We do have some cap flexibility' Rick Smith on Rahim Moore: 'It was obviously a disappointing season for him.' Rick Smith on quarterback: 'That's the most important position.' Rick Smith on free agents like Brandon Brooks: 'We try to keep our players. He's a key cog. We would love to have him back.' Rick Smith on Bob McNair: 'He allows us to do our job. He has opinions. He's never been shy.' Rick Smith on Bob McNair: 'That doesn't box us in.' Rick Smith on quarterback position: 'That's a position we need to solidify.' Rick Smith on getting a quarterback: 'Timing is a factor, luck.' Rick Smith on Christian Hackenberg: 'He's a guy that I'm looking forward to getting to know through the process.' Rick Smith said he's scouted Christian Hackenberg, said he looks forward to getting to know him, still forming his opinion. Rick Smith on QB: 'It's a difficult position. You want to push the guy as fast as you can in an effective manner and not inhibit his growth' Rick Smith on Arian Foster: 'I met with Arian a couple weeks ago, he's doing well.' Rick Smith on if Arian Foster can be on the team: 'His salary isn't a reason why we would cut Arian.' He's not saying he would cut him. Rick Smith on Jadeveon Clowney: 'When he's been on the field, he's been pretty disruptive, pretty impactful.'
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rick Smith on Arian Foster: 'I met with Arian a couple weeks ago, he's doing well.'</p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/702899785179607042">February 25, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rick Smith on if Arian Foster cdan be on the team: 'His salary isn't a reason why we would cut Arian.' He's not saying he would cut him</p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/702900203699834881">February 25, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
