I’d try to get all of them if they were cut, but the only one I’d trade for is Allen, to guarantee we get him. Once he hits free agency, there’s a risk he’ll receive offers larger than what we can afford.
Yeah, but his large cap number gives him some leverage, right? Lot of bills coming due, that's for sure!
Yeah I'm not sure what his worth is, honestly. I thought the 2/$50M was spot on. A raise when he went down in production, as far as sacks, doesn't make much sense to me.
For context, only defenders to make over $30 million/year are Nick Bosa, Chris Jones, and Josh Allen (Jags). To be fair to Hunter though, his production goes beyond just the 12 sacks. He was getting to the QB with more QB hits and pressures than just about anyone else in the league. Given the huge increase in the salary cap for the upcoming league year, $30+ mil/year is more than reasonable for him to ask for. And I think it's reasonable for the Texans to give him. He and WAJ together for the next few years is a great defensive foundation.
https://nflpa.com/report-cards/2025 https://nflpa.com/report-cards/2025/houston-texans The Houston Texans finished 6th with head coach DeMeco Ryans and owner Cal McNair receiving strong grades overall. Their food program and dietician were also ranked among the best. Not only did the food program and dietician receive high grades, but when asked what the team is currently doing best, the players called out those two areas specifically. Overall, players identify no major weaknesses, but players suggest adding a sauna to the facility as a potential improvement area. Treatment of Families B- | 14th The Texans provide daycare during home games. They are one of only 10 teams that do not provide a family room during home games. Players rate the post-game family area 6.70 out of 10, ranking them 25 out of 32 teams. The players feel that the team organizes family events several times per year, which ranks 20 out of 32. Players want the post-game family area to be moved indoors to an air-conditioned room. Food / Dining Area A | 2nd The Houston Texans rate the taste of their team’s food 9.39 out of 10, a ranking of 2 out of 32. They rate the freshness of their food 9.58 out of 10, a ranking of 2 out of 32. The players rate their dining area 9.40 out of 10, ranking it 7 out of 32 NFL team dining areas. Nutritionist / Dietician A | 4th 98% of players report that they get an individualized nutrition plan, ranking the Texans 2 out of 32 teams. The players feel the team dietician is very accessible, a ranking of 4 out of 32 Locker Room B | 13th 85% of players feel they have enough room in their individual lockers, a ranking of 16 out of 32. 93% of players feel the locker room size is adequate, ranking the Texans 16 out of 32 teams. Training Room B+ | 8th 100% of Texans players feel they have enough full-time trainers, ranking them 1 out of 32 teams. 97% of players feel they have enough full-time physical therapists, a rank of 2 out of 32. 90% of players feel they have enough hot tub space, a rank of 13 out of 32. 90% of players feel they have enough cold tub space, a rank of 11 out of 32. Training Staff B+ | 8th 92% of Texans players report that they receive enough one-on-one training treatment, ranking them 5 out of 32 teams. The players feel that their training staff moderately contributes to their overall success, ranking them 11 of 32. Weight Room B+ | 14th The players feel that the weight room equipment is high quality, ranking them 13 out of 32 teams. The players feel that they have an adequate amount of space in their weight room, a ranking of 14 out of 32. Strength Coaches B+ | 17th 95% of players report that they get an individualized training plan from their strength coaching staff, ranking the team 14 out of 32. The players feel that the strength coaches moderately contribute to their overall success, a rank of 19 out of 32 teams. Team Travel B | 22nd 82% of the Texans players believe they have a comfortable amount of personal space on team flights, ranking them 23 out of 32. The players feel that their team’s travel schedule is somewhat efficient, a rank of 9 out of 32 teams. Players want more access to first-class seats when they travel. Head Coach A | 15th 97% of Texans players feel their head coach DeMeco Ryans is efficient with their time, a rank of 9 out of 32. The players feel that Ryans is moderately receptive to locker room feedback on the team’s needs, ranking him 17 of 32 head coaches in the league. Ownership A | 7th Owner Cal McNair’s average rating for perceived willingness to invest in the facilities is 9.40 out of 10 from the Texans players, a ranking of 7 out of 32 owners in the league. The players feel that ownership significantly contributes to a positive team culture, a rank of 6 out of 32. The players feel that ownership is extremely committed to building a competitive team, a rank of 8 of the 32 NFL owners.
This!! I love Hunter, the man is just a beast, he deserves to get paid but dam we have quite a few players that are about to get paid and someone is going to get left out, but you are spot on, the Eagles are master manipulators of the Salary Cap. We are about a year away from knowing what "Cap Causality" really means.
BDN now: "We will be able to put ourselves in a position to add some players here as we go in the next few weeks. Trying to find some players with a defined role then match up their role with the contract value. If it's a match great. If not, then move on."
