Aaron Schobel to the Texans?

[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).

[superbowlbound]

Originally Posted by dalemurphy

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).

He's certainly not an every down player anymore, nor do I think he wants to be, but as depth (passing situations, spelling mario and antonio), I think he'd still get up to play. The culture on our defense has changed, and it's contagious. Get him in here, get us on a playoff run, and he'll be chompin at the bit to eat quarterbacks for breakfast. My guess is his kids want him to play here, and that can go a long way. It was his kids that brought no. 4 back last year, and that worked out pretty well. It was teammates this year, so we'll see how that goes. The way I see it, we have nothing to lose by bringing him in. He could take a solid unit and make it one of the best in the NFL. Why would you not want that? Not to mention saving wear on a constantly nicked up Mario, with less drop off than anyone currently on the roster.

[painekiller]

I would be calling Schobel's agent right now and making a big offer. Barwin will be gone a while, that was nasty.