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Texans Sign former Colts LB E.J. Speed

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by Mr. Dominant, Mar 29, 2025.

  1. Mr. Dominant

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    Texans Sign former Colts LB E.J. Speed for 1 Year/$5 Million
     
  2. Mr.Pringles

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    Quality reserve
     
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    LMFAO!!!!!

    How’s he gonna pod with what’s his face? Via Zoom?
     
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    Devin White replacement.
     
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    Was he on that pod that was talking smack back and forth with C.J.?
     
  7. Fulgore

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    Solid Depth
     
  8. percicles

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    Yes. CJ specifically called him out. They have the same agent Mugatu.
     
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    i like it, with a lst name like speed you know he's fast.
     
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    4.6 at combine. Solid but not “fast” by NFL standards for undersized linebackers-not that he’s super undersized. Just a little light
     
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    As the saying goes...., if you cant beat'em, join'em.

    Really solid signing
     
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    Is he a Mike? There seems to be a little more premium on OLBs (SAM and WILL). But solid depth across the board on D. But if we can draft another player that can push their way into the rotation, I'm all for it.
     
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    I love the under radar signings we've been making on defense and this is another one that should pay dividends next year.
     
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    Meh... mid imho

    Don't love it, don't hate it

    Don't love for $5M
     
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    Would you like it better knowing it's a year shorter and under AAV in a year estimates are very low?
     
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  17. jch1911

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    It's a 1 year deal... so year shorter = no deal?

    He strikes me a minimum signing for $500K SB at this point
     
  18. Fulgore

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    Nick looking for his Zach Baun
     
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  20. Buck Turgidson

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    Oh No!

    $5M for 1 year, this is horrible!
     

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