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Potential LB Targets - FA and Trade

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by today, Oct 8, 2012.

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  1. today

    today Contributing Member

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    Rich Lord just said on 610 that the sentiment in the locker room is that Cush is likely done for the year.

    Here's a list of some ILB free agents:

    Stephen Cooper
    Barrett Ruud
    Andra Davis
    Gary Guyton
    E.J. Henderson
    James Farrior
    Omar Gaither (WLB in 4-3)
    Greg Jones
    Scott McKillop
    Leon Williams
    Rennie Curran
    Nate Triplett
    Phillip Dillard

    I doubt that any FA is going to be better than what we've already got, so that makes me think that we ought to trade a pick for a quality LB. We've got until the Tuesday after Week 8, I think.

    Anyone have any thoughts on potential trade targets?
     
    #1 today, Oct 8, 2012
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  2. J.R.

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    Saints just cut Barrett Ruud. Surprisingly has hopped around since his TB days.

    Texans brought in Omar Gaither in the preaseason, cut him at roster cuts.

    Stephen Cooper was a Charger. Not sure off the top of my head if he played for Wade there.
     
    #2 J.R., Oct 8, 2012
  3. today

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    I saw someone on twitter mention that he did play for Wade.
     
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    they're not cushing. =(
     
    #4 conquistador#11, Oct 9, 2012
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    Are we close to getting Sharpton back?
     
    #5 jev5555, Oct 9, 2012
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    He was placed on PUP, so out 6 weeks minimum. Next week is week 6 and it's not likely he'll be playing. With that said, no telling on how far or close he is to returning.
     
    #6 J.R., Oct 9, 2012
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    What's the word on Cushing jr?
     
    #7 tmoney1101, Oct 9, 2012
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    Hard to say for sure but it definitely looks like he'll be out for some time, if not the year. I thought about IR with designation to return but if it's anything with the _CL, I'm guessing he's done for the year.
     
    #8 J.R., Oct 9, 2012
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    Terrible Terrible unnecessary play from the Jet's OL.

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    My stomach hurts, hopefully we sign Farrior or Rudd or move Reed inside and have Mercilus play if he's ready, and that's a big if since he struggled in coverage in the preseason.

    Next Man Up.
     
    #9 le081488, Oct 9, 2012
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    He hasn't been born yet.
     
    #10 macho87, Oct 9, 2012
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    Such ****ing bull**** man. like WTF!!!
     
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    Interesting thought, I wonder if this is possible. I wonder if he'd be better than Dobbins though.
     
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    Why the hell is Granato on 610?
     
    #13 Rockets34Legend, Oct 9, 2012
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    Who is the sideline reporter? Oh, i think it was Rich Lord. I'll edit that. Thx
     
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    EJ Henderson is a free agent? He's good
     
    #15 clutch citizen, Oct 9, 2012
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    Move Barwin inside since he is all that against the run., and besides Barwin decided to take the year off on getting sacks .. ;)
    Mercilus in Barwins spot.. Problem solved
     
    #16 ROXRAN, Oct 9, 2012
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    Ruud's just a guy who's riding the coattails of his Tampa days, where the defense schemed for all the tackles to funnel to his position. Farrior and Cooper since they're 3-4 ILBs, but they're probably as much a liability as Bradie James.

    Guyton showed some flashes for the Patriots, but his wiki says that he's on the Dolphins.
     
    #17 vinsensual, Oct 9, 2012
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    No faith in T. Dobbins??
     
    #18 Fiah, Oct 9, 2012
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    I think you play your most talented players at this points and ILB is the thinnest position on the team. I would find a way to get Reed, Barwin, and Mercilus in there together
     
    #19 rhino17, Oct 9, 2012
  20. ROXRAN

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    Definitely, I just want to see this combination of talent in there more often. Please..
     
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