Aaron Schobel to the Texans?

[superbowlbound]

He went to high school in Columbus, and has lots of family there. I think he kinda wants to hang it up, but he's said he's a Texans fan. If he is, so are his kids, most likely. "Daddy, wouldn't it be cool if you were a Texan" can go an awful long way. Hell, no. 4 said he would've retired last year if his kids hadn't told him they wanted him to play, IIRC. I think the pats aren't in the running as much as the media thinks, since the 3-4 is a big reason why he wanted out of buffalo. That leaves us and the Seahawks. We're a better squad with better fans in a better stadium, AND we're close to home. Even taking off the battle red glasses, it just seems like too good a fit. Either he plays here, or he retires. I'd call it a coinflip at worst.

[kRocket]

For the record, I think I can see a clear spot for him on this team this year and at least next. It is hard for anyone to turn down multiple million dollars for 4-5 months work. His presence would make a difference in our playoff chase. I am sure he is aware of that. He might have an enormous effect on Barwin's schooling also.

[HPF Bob]

Kubiak, Texans talk to Schobel but nothing is imminent

"Nothing has changed. We're still in the informational process," Kubiak told the Texans' official Web site. "I talked to him the other day.

"It's just a matter of every day, what does Aaron want to do? Where does he want to do it? We'll stay part of that process."

[edo783]

Might just be a case of Aaron not wanting much to do with camp and we are just waiting on him.

[Arky]

From the chron:

Schobel to retire

Defensive end Aaron Schobel made it official today: He’s retiring rather than considering returning to play for the Texans.

Schobel walked away from an $8 million base salary with Buffalo this year but said he would like to play for the Texans. Now he’s elected to stay retired.

“Obviously, it would have been a great place to play, but at point of my career, I’m not going to sit here and tell you how I would have performed,” he said today. “I’m not saying I could or couldn’t have played at my best, but I’m just not 100 percent sure.

“I want to be done with it. I’m going to leave it as is. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to play, anyway. I’m going to be 33 in two weeks, and I’m leaving the game on my terms and nobody else’s. I’m just going to leave it alone and retire.”

[WMH]

Bummer.....especially with Bullmans status.

[superbowlbound]

well, balls. Some good news there would've been nice.

[Warren]

On the radio postgame show, ND Kalu threw out the name of Derrick Burgess, who was recently cut by the Patriots, as a possible replacement for Barwin.

That made me think of Adalius Thomas, another ex-Pat who could fill that role, but last I heard his salary demands were scaring teams away after he was cut last spring.

[nunusguy]

Former TCU defensive end and the recently "retired" Aaron Schobel of the Buffalo Bills has not ruled out playing this season for the Houston Texans.
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These same people said the Texans have been rather persistent in their pursuit, and he has told them he would let them know on Monday if he will play again.
http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com...returning.html
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This story in the FTW Star-Telegram is dated 9/4. Hey, we still got a slot or 2 open on the roster from what I've hear ?
Who knows ?

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Former TCU defensive end and the recently "retired" Aaron Schobel of the Buffalo Bills has not ruled out playing this season for the Houston Texans.
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These same people said the Texans have been rather persistent in their pursuit, and he has told them he would let them know on Monday if he will play again.
http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com...returning.html
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This story in the FTW Star-Telegram is dated 9/4. Hey, we still got a slot or 2 open on the roster from what I've hear ?
Who knows ?

The last two spots where filled by two roster fillers LB Danny Nixon from the Raiders, and Jamar Wall from Dallas. I liked Wall coming out of Tech as a late round or FA type player, he should be a solid ST. Don't know much about Nixon, but he should be a ST type.

Not that we would not make room for a player like Schobel.

[dalemurphy]

Originally Posted by painekiller

The last two spots where filled by two roster fillers LB Danny Nixon from the Raiders, and Jamar Wall from Dallas. I liked Wall coming out of Tech as a late round or FA type player, he should be a solid ST. Don't know much about Nixon, but he should be a ST type.

Not that we would not make room for a player like Schobel.

Actually, Danny Clark was cut. So, there is still a spot available.

[superbowlbound]

I think it's time to send a delegation. Pollard, Ryans, I don't care who else. Columbus isn't much of a drive. That dude can definitely help.

[dalemurphy]

Originally Posted by superbowlbound

I think it's time to send a delegation. Pollard, Ryans, I don't care who else. Columbus isn't much of a drive. That dude can definitely help.

I don't think I want him at this point. It is too likely that he isn't passionate about playing anymore. I'm happy with DE, as long as Mario is healthy enough to play hard this season (I'm worried since he was only a partial participant due to his "groin" today at practice).