I had high hopes for Lestar going into last season. It seemed like he was a guy who came up with big plays, and he is a nice tall physical receiver. They just never threw the ball his way though when he actually got in the game. Not sure if that is because he just couldn't get open, Schaub wouldn't throw his way, or Kubiak didn't call the right play. I would watch, 80% of the time he was in would be for run blocking. Heres to hoping he can take a big step forward this year, we might need him.
If we actually don't get a legit WR upgrade that would be unreal. I mean really, how many years in a row has everyone listed "Getting a deep-thread #2 receiver" as a top goal for the Texans over the off-season? Now this year theres a huge market for receivers, we cut Walter, and then Kubes says some BS like "We'll stick with what we've got." I really hope that Kubes is just hiding his cards or whatever like he usually does, because as a Texans fan I would be content with Mohamed Massaquoi, Josh Cribbs, I mean anyone! And we excite ourselves with possibilities like Mike Wallace or Brandon Lloyd.
Everyone complained about Kevin Walter maintaining the #2 wr position last season because they wanted the you guys to get pt. Now we release Kevin and everyone is complaining we haven't signed some other over the hill vet like Brandon Lloyd...some of you "fans" amaze me.
I don't think many people were complaining about Walter starting. He was clearly the 2nd best receiver on the team last season, and it's obvious we don't have a capable #2 at this point. Jean's got potential, Keshawn in my eyes is just a play-making slot.
Honestly is it worth a shot to at least invite OchoCinco to training camp? Just to see what he still has...Vets minimum of course
Wouldn't be against it. Wouldn't be against any receiver signings at this point, because I think it is something the Texans desperately need to address but are unwilling to for whatever reason.
Should the focus not be on Kubiaks play calling for a number 2 WR or lack there of? It seems to me that a majority of plays went to Johnson or Foster, especially the second half of the season. Kubiak needs to expand the play book to include a #2 and two te sets, this would free up Johnson/ Foster for big gains. Am i wrong on this? Love to hear others opinion.
Signing Ed Reed and then giving Ocho a chance at camp... seems like the perfect set up for HBO's Hard Knocks. One can only wish
http://www.thesidelineview.com/columns/draft/draft-grades-top-10-position-wide-receivers WIDE RECEIVER RANKINGS Wide Receiver School Round Cordarrelle Patterson Tennessee 1st Tavon Austin West Virginia 1st DeAndre Hopkins Clemson 1st Keenan Allen California 1st/2nd Justin Hunter Tennessee 2nd Robert Woods USC 2nd Quinton Patton La. Tech 2nd Aaron Dobson Marshall 2nd/3rd Markus Wheaton Oregon St. 2nd/3rd Da'Rick Rogers Tennessee Tech 2nd/3rd ANALYSIS Cordarrelle Patterson has the size and speed that teams salivate over, but I can't shake the feeling that we could be looking at the next Troy Williamson (South Carolina WR who was drafted with 7th overall pick and busted). I absolutely love his big play ability, but he's still raw. Hard to overlook his high-end traits though. Tavon Austin will succeed in the NFL. He is a football player. He just needs the right coach and right scheme to get the most out of his talents. It would be a waste to just plug him in as a slot wide receiver considering how versatile he is with the ball in his hands. He should come in right away and get 5+ TDs. DeAndre Hopkins would be the first WR taken in this draft if he had better long speed. I don't care that he runs in the 4.5s because when he plays the game, he shows football speed and plenty of it. Hopkins can get separation on short, intermediate and deep routes and he competes. I think he has a chance to be the best WR in this draft. I'm a big fan of Keenan Allen's toughness, size and ability to operate over the middle of the field. He's not afraid to take a hit and has the frame to handle it. While many WRs get grades based on their measurables, Allen gets his with the way that he plays the game. Justin Hunter is a little of both. It is hard to get around his drop rate of 12.1%. That is a mess. What is undeniable is Hunter's elite combination of size and speed. At 6'4, he's a legitimate 4.4 WR who can attack defenses down the field. He's got production and measurables on his side, but he's got a low floor so beware. Robert Woods was so good in 2011 that you have to give that season fair consideration while watching him in 2012. He was banged up in 2012 so I don't think we saw the real Woods. For his size, he's got good quickness into his routes. His ankle problems are a concern though on draft day and could cause him to fall. Quinton Patton is said to be the biggest talker in college football and has the confidence that would make Michael Irvin proud. Like Irvin, he's not a premier athlete, but he's really good after the catch and plays bigger than his 6'0 height. Marshall's Aaron Dobson has been my most intriguing draft prospect of any WR since I started the process. I see a big guy who is really good at using that size down the field. He high points the ball well, runs well and can make tough catches. I think his game will really translate well for teams looking for a vertical big man. While he isn't a big guy, Markus Wheaton can handle himself as an outside receiver. He has legit, sprinter's speed and plays to his timed speed on the field. Wheaton is a fierce competitor who will get after CBs in the run game as well. Da'Rick Rogers has the talent to be a top five WR, but there are some teams who have downgraded him for his off-field issues. It will be interesting to see if teams draft the prospect (2nd round) or the guy (3rd/4th due to character).
Good analysis. Don't think Austin will be there but I'd be very happy with Allen or Hopkins. Pretty deep draft for WRs this year.
If they want to give Chad a shot to compete to earn the veteran's minimum I'm fine with that as long his attitude is changed. If he wants more than the minimum or he plans to be an outspoken character, I have zero interest in even bringing him to camp.
