Free Agent WRs

[Keith]

If the Texans are left with enough money to sign one big money free agent, and they have a need at both WR2 and CB2, generally I'd prefer to get the veteran at CB and leave WR to the draft. Short-term, that would probably provide the better results.

Originally Posted by jcp

Wes Welker 31
Dwayne Bowe 27
Mike Wallace (Restricted) 26
Marques Colston 29
Vincent Jackson 29
Steve Johnson 26
DeSean Jackson 25
Reggie Wayne 33
Brandon Lloyd 31
Laurent Robinson 27

Of these guys, the priority skill I'd want in a receiver is someone to stretch the field. Andre Johnson is turning into more of an underneath receiver as he gets older. Since most guys slow down as they age, I think anyone 29 and over is off my wish list.

Wallace is the most appealing, but I imagine there is no chance he really becomes available. I'm skeptical that DeSean is either available or affordable, but he would be attractive. I think the most realistic option listed is Steve Jackson. Buffalo is cheap, and Stevie loves the deep ball. Sign him up.

[jcp]

Originally Posted by Keith

If the Texans are left with enough money to sign one big money free agent, and they have a need at both WR2 and CB2, generally I'd prefer to get the veteran at CB and leave WR to the draft. Short-term, that would probably provide the better results.

We'll have to agree to disagree here as I do not think a CB2 is a priority...and I don't think the front office or coaching staff thinks it is either. To me the one clear deficiency on this team is WR2 and unfortunately this year more often than not it was WR1 and WR2 (due to injuries to AJ). And DJax has never been a 100 reception type of receiver...he's a 60-65 catch stretch the field speed guy that would instantly make AJ and the TE's even better. Too often our offense got stuck in the mud this year and I think we were that one piece away.

I don't buy for one minute that the Texans can't work the cap magic to get all 4 of our priority free agents signed and still have room for one solid piece to finish off a legitimate championship contender. A little restructuring here, a little cutting there some creative salary spreading and you're done. That's what Rick gets paid the big bucks for.

I will be shocked if we go to camp next year with KW/JJ as WR2/3

I won't be shocked if Mario goes but if he wants to be part of our championship runs I feel confident they can work out a lucrative deal for him that fits under the cap.

While we could upgrade CB2 I do actually think KJ showed significant improvement this year with a little coaching, J Allen was not bad and they have a 2nd rounder from last year that has had a year of practice that can hopefully contribute next year. Heck we had the 2nd best secondary in the league this year...helps getting a little pressure on QB. I think D needs nothing but draft depth which is shocking to say. Getting Mario back would be like signing a superstar FA to a 2nd ranked D.

What we need is more consistency on offense and I think the trickle down affect of another playmaker to spread the field is just the ticket.