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Texans sign Eugene Wilson

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by justtxyank, Sep 3, 2008.

  1. justtxyank

    justtxyank Member

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    No link, but it's on the Houston Texans message board.
     
  2. MadMax

    MadMax Member

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    Who is Eugene Wilson?
     
  3. justtxyank

    justtxyank Member

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    Safety/CB that played for the Patriots. Was signed by the Bucs this offseason and was cut.
     
  4. DieHard Rocket

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    http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/5980361.html

    Seems like a solid move. He's a vet that's been on a winner, and can play both corner and safety. If Reeves continues to struggle and Molden isn't ready, he could be our #2 corner for a while.

    I think Tampa cut him to cut costs more than anything. Not sure what happened in New England.
     
  5. ryan17wagner

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    Rossevelt Colvin seemed like a solid move as well. He was a vet and a winner, too.
     
  6. GlassHalfFull

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    http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/09/03/wilson-joins-the-texans/

     
  7. rocks_fan

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    Oops you're right. The Texans should never sign another free agent again! I mean since one didn't work out none of them will, right?
     
  8. ryan17wagner

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    He's washed up. That's what they have in common.
     
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    has anyone ever left the Patriots in the last 5 seasons and gone on to be great/solid?

    ty law? maybe.

    if the patriots are done with you, I concur with wagner. you're washed up.
     
  10. Vanilla Rice

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    Making the team and playing for the Bucs defense has to be harder than making the team and playing for the Texans defense.

    I say give the guy a shot. The more the merrier considering the lack of depth in the Texans secondary.
     
  11. rocks_fan

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    Your basis for this being? Getting cut isn't always because someone is "washed up".
     
  12. ryan17wagner

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    Pats don't cut players that can contribute. ie Rossevelt Colvin.
     
  13. DieHard Rocket

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    The problem with Colvin is that he's a one-trick pony at this point in his career. All he is is a pass-rush specialist, which is exactly what the Texans brought him in for. Unfortunately, they couldn't afford to give up a roster spot to someone who couldn't play special teams or contribute elsewhere.

    I think they knew that when the signed him, and were hoping they'd have room for him, but a lot of fans thought he was going to come in and be an every down player like he was 3 or 4 years ago. I guess in that aspect he is "washed up", but I only thought of him as a potential role player on the defense.
     
  14. ipaman

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    i thought will demps worked out good when they signed him up.
     

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