I like this signing. It gives the Texans instant cred on our pass rush, and forces guys like Weaver to perform. I do, however, agree with the poster who said that Kalu makes good things happen on the field. I hope they keep him, and end up cutting someone else.
I love the signing. He will be the situational pass rusher behind Weaver who plays opposite of Mario. We just filled one of our needs. What # will he wear? In the interview that's on HoustonTexans.com he says that he will talk to DeMeco about #59. lol I think he will end up with #58 though.
DeMeco is the nucleus of our defense. Colvin only has a few more years left in him. I think Colvin will have to move on w/ another #.
WOW! what a deal! http://blogs.chron.com/nfl/2008/06/what_do_you_think_about_the_te_1.html June 16, 2008 Let me know what you think about Colvin's contract Many of you have sent comments saying you can't judge the Rosevelt Colvin signing until you know what kind of contract he signed. Well, check it out, and let me know what you think, please. Colvin signed a three-year contract that is very fair for him if he stays healthy and produces but also is very fair for the Texans if he doesn't. General manager Rick Smith and agent Kennard McGuire negoiated off and on for several weeks, and, ultimately, as you'll see, the deal can be good for both sides. In 2008, Colvin gets a base salary of $1 million, of which $500,000 is guaranteed. He also gets a roster bonus of $343,750. In 2009, Colvin gets a base salary of $3 million, of which $500,000 is guaranteed. He also gets a roster bonus of $343,750. In 2010, Colvin gets a base salary of $3.5 million, with no guarantee. He gets a roster bonus of $343,000. So, if Colvin plays well for the Texans and stays on the team for three seasons, and his contract isn't restructured, his total deal is three years, $8.529 million if I've added correctly. Only $1 million is guaranteed, though. The first season is the most important for the Texans because they want to see if Colvin can stay healthy and become the edge rusher they need in passing situations opposite Mario Williams. This season, he'll cost the Texans $1.343,750, including $500,000 guaranteed. In 2009, the big bucks will kick in. That's a fair deal for the Texans because he turns 31 on Sept. 1 and is coming off a foot injury that cost him six games last season. I think Smith negotiated a heck of a deal for the Texans, and McGuire did the same for his client. Last week, I thought for sure Colvin was going to sign with the Colts and play for his hometown team. Dwight Freeney may have to start the season on the physically unable to perform list, and Colvin would have been an excellent fit as an outside pass rusher while Freeney was out. It made sense. But sometime over the weekend, Smith and McGuire worked out a deal for Colvin to pass up the Colts and come to Houston to play for the Texans. The Boston Globe reported that the Patriots let Colvin go primarily because of financial reasons. He was scheduled to make $5.5 million in 2008, the last year on his contract. He counted $7.6 million against their salary cap. At this stage of his 10-year career, Colvin is best suited to be a situational rusher to take advantage of his best asset — rushing the quarterback. Entering the offseason, that was the biggest need — a rusher to complement Williams on the outside. Colvin might be good enough to start at outside linebacker, but if the Texans want to get the best out of him and keep him healthy, make him a pass rusher who stays fresh until passing downs. Morlon Greenwood and Zac Diles are the starting outside linebackers. The Texans have depth at those positions. They don't need Colvin to start at linebacker. Anthony Weaver is still the starter opposite Williams. Tim Bulman, who had such a good offseason, would be the nickel rusher if the season started today. But if Bulman is one of the four-best pass rushers along with Williams, Colvin and tackle Amobi Okoye, he'll move inside and be on the field, too. Defensive coordinator Richard Smith wants to have his four best pass rushers on the field no matter who they are or how much they make. Colvin was recruited to Purdue by Smith, who went on to the Broncos, where he worked his way into the personnel department after coaching. They'll be reunited with the Texans. Of all the teams that showed interest in Colvin — Colts, Browns and Jets — the Texans offer him the best chance to do what he does best: to put pressure on the passer. The Texans need for Colvin to stay healthy. He passed his physical when he came to Houston for a visit last month. He had four sacks in 10 games last season. He had 8½ the year before. Colvin, 6-3, 250, earned two Super Bowl rings in five seasons with the Patriots. By convincing him to pass up other teams to come to Houston, the Texans' defense in general and pass rush in particular just got better.
