I think it's an excellent move. Not much off the bottom line for such a dependable player. Plus, it shows some willingness on the Texans behalf to build a real team and reward the players that have come thru for them in the past.
I'm up for them spending the extra 750K instead of using a draft pick for the same position. Plus we know exactly what we're getting this way.
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I have a feeling if Walter has a year like he did in 08 that someone is going to offer him a nice contract. I think he will test the market and get more than what the Texans will offer.He could be the #1 on a few teams in the league (Eagles, 49ers, Raiders, Titans, Jags and Bears)
I'd take our top 4 receivers and TE over any other team's 4 receivers and TE. ... Good signing. Once the defense gets better...Bad things for other teams.
Uh... No.... Kevin Walter is what he is and thats an okay #2 receiver. However DA is like Wes Welker light, hence the reason the Broncos wanted him.... The Texans should take notes from the Pats on how to better utilize this guy.
DA isn't like Wes Welker light, he is more of a different brand of soda. Anderson doesn't have near Welker's speed, which is why Welker gets thrown the ball as much as he does. Anderson can make a good catch here and there but he has never shown anything close to being able to make that many yards after the initial catch.
Combine Numbers, Wes Welker ran a 4.65 -40 - David Anderson ran a 4.57 -40 Wes Welker Combine numbers David Anderson Combine Numbers There speed and skills are almost identical, however the Pats know how to get the most out of there players, how to play to there talents. The Texans will try to get the ball to Andre on almost every possesion (and so they should he is a beast). However it just shows the two teams with a different philosphy. You better believe that Josh McDaniels sees the same thing in David Anderson as he saw in Wes Welker when he was the Pats - O.Coordinator. Also it helped Wes Welker to get to play for a Team like the Patriots, they even have similar stories. Wes played for a sorry Dolphins squad and then got picked up (traded I think) to the Pats. David Anderson first couple years was for a sorry Houston team, got signed to an offer sheet by the same person responsible for getting Welker to New England, only the Texans were smart enough to match it. You better believe this ordeal was a wake up call for Kubiak and richard smith.
Combine and real game performances are two different things. So far from what I have seen of Anderson trying kick returns and as a receiver, he has yet to show me anything beyond above average speed when the ball is in his hands. He showed some good evasion but nothing that I would warrant him being called Welker light other then both being smaller receivers.
No doubt combine and real game performance are two different things. I pointed out the numbers to debunk what you said below: You said: "Anderson doesn't have near Welker's speed, which is why Welker gets thrown the ball as much as he does." FALSE Wes Welker gets thrown the ball as much as he does because he plays for the Patriots. When you play for the Pats love or hate Billy B. his offensive system is proven and second to non in the NFL. He also has a way in bringing out the best in his guys, see: Jabar Gaffney. lots of people said Randy Moss was washed up before he arrived in N.E. And Wes Welker was NOT a house hold name before he arrived in N.E. Being in the right system makes or breaks 90% of the guys in football. So yes I stand by my what I said, David Anderson could be Wes Welker light. I think Josh McDaniel would agree hence the offer sheet.
Welker aint fast but look at that shuttle time for Welker compared to Anderson. Shuttle time shows how agile/quick you are and that's why he's done so well as a slot WR.
Yes, look at the shuttle drill as well as the 3 cone drill. Wes was faster in the shuttle, but David was faster in the 3 cone drill. Look there combine numbers are pretty similar, but David was faster in 2 out of the 3 drill times posted. All I am saying is "I" think David Anderson can be used similar to Wes Welker. And thats why Josh McDaniels wanted him. Wes Welker "LIGHT" the light is because David Anderson still has to prove it on the field. Kubes needs to get the kids some plays.
Kevin Walter is better than any wideout on those teams I listed which would make him a #1 on those teams.Im not calling him Andre Johnson but Walter can look any receiver on those teams I listed and say he is just as good.
Eagles: Desean Jackson, Kevin Curtis Raiders: Ronald Curry, Javon Walker (it's the QB holding them back) Titans: Gage, McCareins Jaguars: Jerry Porter, Matt Jones, maybe even Reggie Williams Bears: Brandon Lloyd (did well when he was healthy last yr), Devin Hester (started to break out in yr 1 as a WR, again when healthy), mayyyybe even Marty Booker Some of the guys listed are better than Walter... and for the rest, I don't think you can say "Walter is definitely better than _____" 49ers I'll give you. But I think they'll sign someone else who's more than a "1b/2a" rather than giving Walter bigger money and making him their #1
i wouldn't trade kevin walter for a single one of those guys. porter, jones and williams? seriously? javon freaking walker? devin hester!!??!... wow.
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I might give you DeSean Jackson but there is nobody on that list I would consider a better wideout than Walter. Hester is faster and more exciting but is not a better receiver than Walter right now.JaVon Walker is washed up, Brandon Lloyd (Please), Jerry Porter??? Yea he's just been cut twice in the last 3yrs, Reggie Williams a 1st round bust, Matt Jones ditto. Jackson is the only one that Kubiak would give up Walter for.
