For many Texans fans, the bulk of their fun comes from whining about the Texans no matter what they do.
She should watch on television or quit her job if its causing her so much distress, there are 31 other teams.
Texans free agency needs: 5 positions GM Nick Caserio will target Deshaun Watson’s trade request clouds the Texans’ future, but here’s one thing that’s clear about the team: When free agency begins next week, Houston won’t make many splashes. The Texans, who typically have ranked in the middle of the pack in spending, had the NFL’s most expensive roster last year. With or without Watson, they won’t be contending this season and should look to conserve cash and cap space as they embark on a rebuild. During his 20 years with the Patriots, new Texans general manager Nick Caserio helped build Super Bowl-winning rosters by finding value in the NFL’s middle class. Armed with approximately $16.8 million in cap space as of this writing, he’ll look to do so again while targeting mostly young, middle- and low-tier free agents who can address these five positional needs for the Texans. 1. Defensive line: This was one of the league’s worst defensive lines with J.J. Watt, who now is a member of the Arizona Cardinals. Following Watt’s departure, Charles Omenihu is the only Texans defensive lineman who recorded double-digit pressures in 2020. (He finished with 32, according to PFF.) Ross Blacklock, a 2020 second-round pick, underwhelmed as a rookie, playing just 23 percent of defensive snaps. Even if he rebounds in his second NFL season, this unit needs an overhaul. Dunn, now the team’s most veteran defensive lineman, could be a cap casualty, as cutting him would create more than $3 million in cap savings and cost just $1 million in dead money. Luckily for the Texans, this free-agent class includes plenty of quality defensive linemen and edge rushers. If the team wants to make any sort of splash, pass rushing might be the best place to spend the money. Current depth chart: DE Charles Omenihu, DT Brandon Dunn, DT Ross Blacklock, DT Auzoyah Alufohai, DT Andrew Brown, DT P.J. Hall (RFA), DE Carlos Watkins (UFA) 2. Cornerback: The Texans lack both depth and top-end talent at cornerback. Bradley Roby is their best player at the position, but as his three-year, $31.5 million contract reflects, he’s more of a No. 2 option. He’s also not the most reliable veteran; in 2020, the first year of that contract, Roby didn’t travel with the team to Jacksonville because of a disciplinary issue, then received a season-ending six-game suspension. Behind Roby, the team doesn’t have a proven starter. John Reid, a 2020 fourth-round pick, played just 13 percent of the Texans’ defensive snaps as a rookie. Keion Crossen started four games after Roby’s suspension but profiles as primarily a special teams player. This year’s crop of free agents is light on corners, which could lead to teams overpaying for starters. Current depth chart: Bradley Roby, John Reid, Keion Crossen, Cornell Armstrong, Gareon Conley (UFA), Vernon Hargreaves (UFA), Phillip Gaines (UFA) 3. Interior offensive line: This group is in flux following a season in which the Texans ranked last in rushing DVOA. After cutting center Nick Martin, a move that created $6.25 million in cap savings, Houston signed Justin Britt to a one-year contract reportedly worth up to $5 million. A six-year starter with the Seahawks, Britt, who sat out the 2020 season while recovering from an ACL tear, primarily played center for Seattle but has also played left guard and right tackle. He could replace Martin at center or potentially start at one of the guard spots. Last season’s starting right guard, Zach Fulton, is another option to play center, if he doesn’t become a cap casualty himself. And Max Scharping, a 2019 second-round pick, rotated at left guard last season, making him appear far from a certain starter. Expect Caserio to keep adding here. Current depth chart: C/G Zach Fulton, G Max Scharping, OL Justin Britt, G/T Brent Qvale (UFA), G/T Jordan Steckler, C Cohl Cabral 4. Quarterback: At the very least, the Texans need to find a backup for Deshaun Watson. They should target one with more starting experience than A.J. McCarron, such as impending free agents Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tyrod Taylor or Andy Dalton. That way, if Watson sits out the season, this QB can be a suitable stopgap starter. And if the Texans trade Watson, the veteran could be a mentor to whichever rookie quarterback Houston potentially drafts. Current depth chart: Deshaun Watson, A.J. McCarron (UFA) 5. Inside linebacker: This position group is included on the assumption the team moves on from Benardrick McKinney, who has no guaranteed salary remaining on the final three years of his contract. If the team cuts or trades him, it’ll create $6.4 million in cap savings and will need to replace him with a cheaper option. Impending free agent Tyrell Adams, who played well in 12 starts after McKinney suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in 2020, is an affordable option. Should the Texans instead retain McKinney on a restructured contract, they’ll still need to rebuild their depth at inside linebacker, but the position becomes a less pressing need. Depth chart: Zach Cunningham, Benardrick McKinney, Tyrell Adams (UFA), Dylan Cole (UFA) https://theathletic.com/2430704/202...s-five-positions-gm-nick-caserio-will-target/
March 17. Players will go where the money is they don't care about headlines as much as spectators and clappers do
Signing Britt is a good, low risk, move. He's versatile, will probably shore up the interior line, most likely start at C if he's healthy. He's not great, but he could at least be an average interior NFL lineman, which would be a nice improvement over last year.
Wanted us to make a run at Vaccaro after Honey Badger left. Of course we decided to give more money for Tashaun Gipson.
What was that thing that Deshaun said about loyalty the other day? Strange that they either want to save money there of all places or don’t view Weeks as a culture fit.
From what I read he doesn’t even make a lot compared to other people at long snapper such a dumb cut...I mean it’s not the most important position, but why?
