I would be absolutely stunned if one of those two isn't a Texan. It's a gigantic need, On DeMeco's side of the ball; you add an elite talent while diminishing a conference rival... I'll be frustrated if one hits the open market and isn't here (assuming the Texans have high valuation on both).
With the Texans releasing their Dline coach and DeMeco saying they need to work on their defensive line. Seems he'll want Caserio to improve that front; I expect a big name DL signed.
He shouldn’t be. We are in the best position now, an elite QB on a rookie deal. Need to add as much talent as you can before his deal kicks in. Sign an elite DL and LB. Adding Chris Jones makes WAJ an all pro.
I’d rather sign madubuike then Jones simply because imo Jones isn’t going to be as hungry as madubuike will be…Jones could potentially be a 3 time Super Bowl champ and on the downside of 30 just looking for last big payday. Madubuike could still be here on his 3rd contract possibly.
If they sign a WR in FA I hope they sign Hollywood Brown for 3 yrs 14.5 mil per yr. Then go cheap on RB by signing the 2 Chiefs RB's Edwards Helaire/McKinnon for about 4 mil per year total for both of them. and draft a guy like Irving in the 3rd rd. Weapons.
Tee Higgins is another interesting one, especially with Watson trying to recruit him. Stroud would me a much better incentive for him to have throwing him balls than Watson.
Replacements are NOT FREE. So you have to deduct the price of the replacement. They may promise to be better and worth it, but there's two sides to the ledger on every transaction or more if you use more complex bookeeping methods. But I'll stick with the basics of the Salary Cap entries.
Modern salaries are based on ONE GOOD YEAR and paid like every year will be his best ever. It is unsustainable.
Spoiler: Top 50 https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/in...cy-ranking-top-50-players-available-offseason 1. Chris Jones, DT, Kansas City Chiefs | Age entering 2024 season: 30 2. Josh Allen, EDGE, Jacksonville Jaguars | Age entering 2024 season: 27 3. Kirk Cousins, QB, Minnesota Vikings | Age entering 2024 season: 36 4. Justin Madubuike, DT, Baltimore Ravens | Age entering 2024 season: 26 Madubuike had a career-high 13 sacks this season after posting 5.5 in 2022. The foot quickness and short-area juice jump off the tape, which allows him to leverage blockers and create interior pressure. The arrow is pointing up on him; he can win one-on-one or push the pocket in schemed fronts, and he pursues to the ball consistently. He also had 12 tackles for loss and a pair of forced fumbles last season. 5. Christian Wilkins, DT, Miami Dolphins | Age entering 2024 season: 28 Wilkins has the position versatility to produce in multiple NFL fronts; he can align as a 3-technique, play nose tackle or even slide to the edge. He's an explosive mover off the ball with the lateral juice to impact both the run and pass defense. Wilkins recorded 9 sacks, 35 pressures and 63 tackles this season. 6. Brian Burns, DE, Carolina Panthers | Age entering 2024 season: 26 7. Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals | Age entering 2024 season: 25 8. Danielle Hunter, EDGE, Minnesota Vikings | Age entering 2024 season: 29 9. Jaylon Johnson, CB, Chicago Bears | Age entering 2024 season: 25 10. Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Age entering 2024 season: 26 11. L'Jarius Sneed, CB, Kansas City Chiefs | Age entering 2024 season: 27 12. Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Age entering 2024 season: 31 13. Baker Mayfield, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Age entering 2024 season: 29 14. Robert Hunt, G, Miami Dolphins | Age entering 2024 season: 28 15. Chase Young, EDGE, San Francisco 49ers | Age entering 2024 season: 25 16. Leonard Williams, DT, Seattle Seahawks | Age entering 2024 season: 30 Williams, who was acquired in-season from the Giants, had 5.5 sacks, 33 pressures and 62 tackles this season. He's a versatile player along the defensive front, with straight-line power at 6-foot-5, 305 pounds. Williams can create interior pressure and hold the point to clean up against the run game. 17. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Indianapolis Colts | Age entering 2024 season: 26 18. Bryce Huff, EDGE, New York Jets | Age entering 2024 season: 26 19. Kendall Fuller, CB, Washington Commanders | Age entering 2024 season: 29 20. Tyron Smith, OT, Dallas Cowboys | Age entering 2024 season: 33 21. Jonathan Greenard, EDGE, Houston Texans | Age entering 2024 season: 27 Greenard's career-high 12.5 sacks tied for 10th in the league, and his 22.0% pass rush win rate ranked sixth. With his explosive lower body and hip flexibility, Greenard can launch off the ball. And he has developed his hand usage to create more counter moves. Greenard is also an instinctual player against the run, logging 52 tackles in 2023. 22. Jonah Jackson, G, Detroit Lions | Age entering 2024 season: 27 23. Calvin Ridley, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars | Age entering 2024 season: 29 24. Kevin Dotson, G, Los Angeles Rams | Age entering 2024 season: 27 25. Kyle Dugger, S, New England Patriots | Age entering 2024 season: 28 26. Mike Onwenu, OT, New England Patriots | Age entering 2024 season: 26 27. Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants | Age entering 2024 season: 27 Barkley has the traits to operate and produce in any pro system, thanks to his ability to hit home runs when he has the ball in his hands. He's a true lead back -- a volume player -- who has amassed 288 receptions and 47 total touchdowns over his six pro seasons, and he tied for ninth this season in runs for 10-plus yards (26). But while he is averaging 98.8 scrimmage yards per game over his career, he has only played two full seasons since being draft No. 2 in 2018. 28. Marquise Brown, WR, Arizona Cardinals | Age entering 2024 season: 27 29. Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Cincinnati Bengals | Age entering 2024 season: 29 30. Jonah Williams, OT, Cincinnati Bengals | Age entering 2024 season: 26 31. Kenny Moore II, CB, Indianapolis Colts | Age entering 2024 season: 29 32. DJ Reader, DT, Cincinnati Bengals | Age entering 2024 season: 30 A season-ending quad injury pushes Reader down in our ranks, but we know the 6-foot-3, 335-pounder could boost multiple fronts across the league. He wins with leverage, power and pad level at the point of attack, and he can get up on the toes of opposing quarterbacks as an interior pass-rusher (15 pressures in 2023). 33. Patrick Queen, LB, Baltimore Ravens | Age entering 2024 season: 25 Queen can clean up in the run game, blitz or drop into coverage. In addition to 133 tackles, Queen chipped in 3.5 sacks and 18 pressures this season. He hits those blitzes hard, too, challenging running backs in protection. And with an interception and six pass breakups, Queen can produce in zone coverage. 34. Xavier McKinney, S, New York Giants | Age entering 2024 season: 26 35. Josh Jacobs, RB, Las Vegas Raiders | Age entering 2024 season: 26 Jacobs is a volume grinder with the pad level and physical running style to finish runs. But he also has the lateral quickness to shake defenders. Jacobs averaged 3.5 yards per carry this season and missed the final four games of the season with a quad injury, but let's not forget that he led the league in rushing just one year ago with 1,653 yards. Plus, he can produce as a receiver on swings, screens and unders. 36. Kamren Curl, S, Washington Commanders | Age entering 2024 season: 25 37. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans | Age entering 2024 season: 30 Henry had only three games with 100 or more rushing yards this season, and the play speed is starting to decline. But he's still a downhill hammer who scored 12 touchdowns in 2023, and he's a good fit as an early-down/goal-line runner. Henry can play a productive role in both zone and gap schemes. 38. Sean Murphy-Bunting, CB, Tennessee Titans | Age entering 2024 season: 27 39. Dalton Schultz, TE, Houston Texans | Age entering 2024 season: 28 Schultz caught 59 passes and five touchdowns in Houston this season. He's a seam-stretcher who can also work the underneath levels and slip tacklers after the catch. Plus, he's a willing blocker in the run game. Schultz has the makeup of a traditional in-line tight end, but I see the ability to flex out as a receiver, too. 40. Kevin Zeitler, G, Baltimore Ravens | Age entering 2024 season: 34 41. Trent Brown, OT, New England Patriots | Age entering 2024 season: 31 42. Frankie Luvu, LB, Carolina Panthers | Age entering 2024 season: 27 43. Connor Williams, C, Miami Dolphins | Age entering 2024 season: 27 44. Devin White, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Age entering 2024 season: 26 45. Jadeveon Clowney, EDGE, Baltimore Ravens | Age entering 2024 season: 31 Clowney's 9.5 sacks tied a career high, and he ranked fifth in pass rush win rate (24.2%). He has straight-line juice when he's schemed in pass rush matchups, and Clowney can close off stunts and loops. With 43 tackles on the season, he can still set an edge versus the run, too. 46. Tony Pollard, RB, Dallas Cowboys | Age entering 2024 season: 27 47. Josh Uche, EDGE, New England Patriots | Age entering 2024 season: 25 48. Lavonte David, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Age entering 2024 season: 34 49. Austin Ekeler, RB, Los Angeles Chargers | Age entering 2024 season: 29 Ekeler averaged 76 scrimmage yards per game this season, a drop from 96.3 in 2022. The play speed is down, as is the rushing efficiency (3.5 yards per carry). But with his receiving traits, Ekeler can play a defined role for a contending team in 2024. He caught 51 passes this season and has 440 receptions for his career. 50. Za'Darius Smith, EDGE, Cleveland Browns | Age entering 2024 season: 31
I am persuaded by words like relentless and quick than I am potential and lacking. Queen may well be the Big Name FA we pursue simply because the upgrade there is unavailable in the draft And the club is unlikely to franchise him.
Madubuike would be the ideal signing but I don’t think Baltimore lets him go. Younger, double digit sack machine at DT with good size
Bring me all the free agents! Wait, wait. I'm worried what you just heard was, "Give me a lot of the free agents." What I said was, "Give me all the free agents you have." Do you understand?
He's coming off of a year where he was injured and underperformed. I wouldn't pay top long term money for what he put on the field last year.
