Can someone tell me what the Texans are thinking?

[WMH]

IMO, this has absolutely nothing to do with arrogance. This is about cap availability. They are doing what they believe they can to skirt by. Not saying I agree, but if you look at each one, it makes some sense.
Mario - no room, no way, no how
Wnston - they have always been high on Butler. Plug and play. Cheaper option.
Briesel - too much jack for a guard. Caldwell is a sub, could be a 3rd or 4th rd guy coming..
Myers - had to pay one of them. Might as well have been the "Qb" of the line.

Better brace yourself, as we will likely be in the same boat next year, if not worse.

Just the way I see it.

[Keith]

"Holy crap, Brisiel got WHUT?!? WTH is Duane Brown going to be asking for next year??!!!"

I figure the Texans are thinking something like this right about now.


... in all seriousness, Brisiel was more valuable than Winston last season. His loss was noticeable late in the year, and I have my doubts that Caldwell is a full time player in the NFL. That said, RG is probably the most easily replaced position on this offensive line.

[NBT]

Lest we all forget, Caldwell and Briesel were in a close tie for RG a couple of years ago, with Caldwell and Briesel sharing time. Caldwell sustained an injury so Brisel got the job by default. After that Caldwell just couldn't get it back...until now of course. He will do OK.

[Arky]

Re: Caldwell, I need to see more before I can conclusively pass judgement..... Caldwell is not a rookie but he's still somewhat lacking in NFL experience...

Those linemen are a funny lot - I recall Duane Brown struggled a bit after coming back from suspension - took him a few games to get going again. Maybe Caldwell just needs some time to find his own groove..

[chuck]

Originally Posted by Arky

Re: Caldwell, I need to see more before I can conclusively pass judgement.....

Exactly. Caldwell was not good last year but I am going to wait until he starts sucking in real life this next season before I start complaining. (And the masses rejoiced.)