I agree with you 100%, Johnson seems like such a great guy but I'd rather have a young hungry rb than to waste that roster spot on him. Even if they just cut him and go with Lindsay, Ingram and Scotty, I'd be good with that. Watch him get cut and return to form lol
OK, that''s fair. Let's settle on "one of the worst" then. Certainly the worst from modern Houston sports history, although if the Rockets had lost their pick in the lottery this year, the Westbrook trade might have topped it.
NFL agent survey: 33 reps on Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott, QB power and the most trustworthy GMs https://theathletic.com/2762455/202...escott-qb-power-and-the-most-trustworthy-gms/ 3. Which team had the most disappointing offseason? Texans (11 votes) • “(Executive vice president) Jack Easterby is a trainwreck, and I know a lot of league folks think (CEO Cal McNair) is ‘Tommy Boy,’ which helps explain how Easterby happened. Then there’s Deshaun Watson. … Regardless, nobody trusts Easterby.” • “On paper, a wreck. Everything that seemingly could go wrong went wrong, starting with the quarterback.” • “Where do I start?” … 5. Should quarterbacks have a say in organizational decisions? (Note: Though it was a yes-or-no question, the final tally reflects several gray responses. Participants typically separated the top-tier players from most starters.) Yes (six votes) • “Absolutely. Every player should have a say in organizational decisions if he’s ‘the guy.’ That’s the first caveat. If he’s the guy, then absolutely. The template is Tampa Bay. It’s clear Tom Brady has the ear of Jason Licht and (coach) Bruce Arians — and goddammit, he should. You’d be insane not to listen to them. The same in Kansas City with Patrick Mahomes. If you’re willing to pay them all that money, you should listen to them. Not saying Brady or Rodgers should say who should start at defensive tackle, but with who plays at running back or guys they’re most comfortable with, sure, you should listen to them.” • “Quarterbacks want to, but smart teams will include their quarterbacks. … (In) 2021, it’s the right way to do business. These QBs see what’s happening in the NBA.” • “When you have a franchise player you build around, you have to show them the respect they deserve. Some organizations remain old school with thinking, ‘We’re the front office and players stay out of the talk,’ but that’s not how it works with the modern athlete. The smart teams and executives understand and engage.” • “Yes, but really any franchise player. He could be a defensive player. If you’re building around this guy, then make him feel part of the process.” “It depends” (19 votes) • “No with an asterisk, meaning some guys, like Brady and Rodgers, should be consulted on some decisions below personnel decisions. Sometimes the personnel department tells the coaches whom to play. I don’t think Aaron Rodgers should have that much say, like LeBron James. But if he feels like this head coach or this offensive coordinator makes more sense for him, I think he has input on that decision.” • “Depends on pedigree. Guys that have been in the league 15-plus years should have some say based on years played and having seen all that they’ve seen.” • “I think their opinions should be heard. Do what they want? No. Talent evaluators have a job for a reason, but it’s good to be on the same page. One big issue leaguewide is a lack of honest communication between grown men.” • “Yes if you’re talking about Rodgers, Mahomes and now a guy like Josh Allen after the extension he signed. There’s so much money being thrown around and special players warrant special considerations. If other sports — NBA — have their best, highest-paid players weigh in, if not have a real say in personnel decisions, why not NFL star quarterbacks?” • “Depends on the QB and the organization and the timing. There’s nothing in life or in business that is so black and white, and there are always exceptions to the rule. Aaron Rodgers is an exception. Tua Tagovailoa, for example, is not even though Miami invested in him. Those top players who have withstood coaching and GM changes and the test of time should at least be heard, even if fake heard.” No (six votes) • “I don’t think players should be given a voice in personnel decisions, but it’s wise to know where players stand.” • “Why is that a necessity? Look at the NBA. James Harden was basically given GM powers by the Rockets, and he nuked the organization.” • “You want every player to feel like they’re important, but there are people in the organization who know way more than the players, and that’s why they spend tons of money on scouting. That’s not (the player’s) job.” […] 8. Among GMs or front-office leaders, whom do you trust the most? […] Others: Bills GM Brandon Beane, Panthers GM Scott Fitterer, Texans GM Nick Caserio, Dolphins GM Chris Grier, Saints GM Mickey Loomis, Raiders GM Mike Mayock, Bears GM Ryan Pace, 49ers director of pro personnel Ran Carthon, Saints VP of football administration Khai Harley, Washington executive VP Marty Hurney, Packers co-director of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan, Patriots consultant Eliot Wolf. • “(Caserio) is a straight shooter. He has always backed up what he said, at least historically.” 9. Among GMs or front-office leaders, whom do you trust the least? […] Others: Bears GM Ryan Pace, Giants GM Dave Gettleman, Vikings GM Rick Spielman, Chargers GM Tom Telesco, former Lions GM Bob Quinn, Browns chief strategy officer Paul DePodesta, the front offices of the Bengals, Buccaneers, Cowboys, Jaguars, Raiders and Texans. • “Texans. Pick your poison: Easterby or Caserio.”
Most voted on Easterby being a train wreck? But I was told he is no big deal by people defending his ambitions. He will turn on Caserio to shed his own skin, I mean save his own skin when this team has 3 consecutive 7-10 seasons. Caserio doesn't need any distractions that can be avoided. Will Cal have his moment of redemption like Tommy Boy did? It's another great day to be a ...
So in the same survey, we have people saying Caserio was among the most trustworthy and least trustworthy. Love it! That's the most "Texans" response I could have imagined. At least Caserio has two things going for him right now: 1. In terms of people who aren't Deshaun Watson, he had a solid offseason in which he shed a ton of salary, added low risk guys on cheap contracts and steered the ship toward a clear vision of a rebuild. 2. He's not Bill O'Brien.
Maybe he sniffed out the turd, but it still stings to draft a dude in the 4th round and a year later trade him for... effectively nothing.
He was traded. The Rockets received Caldwell Jones and the third pick in the Ralph Sampson draft that became Rodney McCray and sadly, didn't become Clyde Drexler.
