Denver signs tender w/David Anderson [Texans Match Offer]

[dalemurphy]

Originally Posted by papabear

I would match it without a second thought. I was with Keith in not understanding why they didn't place a second round tender on him for 500k more. I think you guys are underestimating what DA does for this team. It's not catastrophic if he leaves, but most teams in this league have trouble finding two solid WR's they are happy with. We've got three and I see no reason to lose that for basically peanuts.

17 catches and very little help on special teams doesn't seem difficult to replace. He was a nice player but I'd rather have the extra 7th round pick at that price. LZ commented on his inability to separate from man coverage which is just indicative of his physical limitations. His possible departure reminds me of Billy Miller. Both guys made some plays and got the most out of their abilities and were also fan favorites. However, in both cases, their physical limitations were too great and the roster could be strengthened (potentially) by replacing them.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by dalemurphy

17 catches and very little help on special teams doesn't seem difficult to replace. He was a nice player but I'd rather have the extra 7th round pick at that price. LZ commented on his inability to separate from man coverage which is just indicative of his physical limitations. His possible departure reminds me of Billy Miller. Both guys made some plays and got the most out of their abilities and were also fan favorites. However, in both cases, their physical limitations were too great and the roster could be strengthened (potentially) by replacing them.

I'm not saying they aren't plenty of guys who could upgrade David Anderson, but your comparing the small chance most seventh round picks have of making a team vs. a guy who you know can play the role you need of him, who is still young, and relatively cheap, with great hands.

I'm a guy who preaches about the value of draft picks...and advocates hoarding as many of them as you can, but in this case a 7th rounder is not enough, IMO, for a guy who has earned his way onto the team and shown he's capable of contributing (even if it's only a little). If it was a 5th I would probably offer to give him a ride to the airport though.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by papabear

I'm not saying they aren't plenty of guys who could upgrade David Anderson, but your comparing the small chance most seventh round picks have of making a team vs. a guy who you know can play the role you need of him, who is still young, and relatively cheap, with great hands.

I'm a guy who preaches about the value of draft picks...and advocates hoarding as many of them as you can, but in this case a 7th rounder is not enough, IMO, for a guy who has earned his way onto the team and shown he's capable of contributing (even if it's only a little). If it was a 5th I would probably offer to give him a ride to the airport though.

I don't call his new offer cheap? League minimum is cheap

[Keith]

Texans have matched.

The Texans have matched the three-year $4.5 million offer sheet that wide receiver David Anderson signed with the Denver Broncos last week.
Anderson, who will receive a $1 million signing bonus, is the Texans fourth receiver behind Andre Johnson, Kevin Walter and Andre Davis. ...

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...t/6293740.html

[Mike]

I was wondering about this. Good for DA. Hard work and determination does pay off. He seems like a team guy and plays as hard as he can and I respect the hell out of that.

On a side note, he was one of the most fun players to talk to at last years season ticket holder event. He was with Dreesen and they were a riot to talk with.

[nunusguy]

I dunno but wonder just how much interest the Broncos have in DA ? Maybe Smith is holding out for something more than just a seventh round pick ?

[Keith]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Maybe Smith is holding out for something more than just a seventh round pick ?

Probably not. The Texans would have a fresh $1 million in dead money if they traded Anderson.

Thinking the Texans might match their offer, I would guess that the Broncos might have asked Smith for a trade before signing him to the offer sheet, if at all of course.

Then again, considering what the Broncos have done re: Cutler these last few days, there's no telling what's going on in Denver anymore.

As for Anderson, I stated my position early and often, so I'm happy. This is not a huge money deal. For a 4th WR (and perhaps a first choice slot receiver), this is fair, especially on an offense that likes to sling the pigskin around the yard like the Texans do.