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[HPF Bob]

That all leads to a good point. Who do you want to throw money at with our system and our schemes? Priority-wise, it looks like this:

1) J.J. Watt
2) Duane Brown
3) Andre Johnson
4) Jonathan Joseph
5) Brian Cushing
6) Arian Foster
7) Matt Schaub
8) Antonio Smith

But, in a few years, that list may look way different. I know some people will ask why I have Foster and Schaub so low and the reason I do is that I think Kubiak's system allows them to look better than they are whereas A.J., especially in his prime, would produce in any system.

We're going to want to have money available when Watt is eligible for a raise and we can't do that if we dole that out to the James Caseys and Glover Quins. I liked all three players we lost but they are replaceable.

Mercilus will definitely need to step up next year and we will also need to see the Brooks Reed we saw in 2012 for the defense to reach their potential.

[Joshua]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

That all leads to a good point. Who do you want to throw money at with our system and our schemes? Priority-wise, it looks like this:

1) J.J. Watt
2) Duane Brown
3) Andre Johnson
4) Jonathan Joseph
5) Brian Cushing
6) Arian Foster
7) Matt Schaub
8) Antonio Smith

But, in a few years, that list may look way different. I know some people will ask why I have Foster and Schaub so low and the reason I do is that I think Kubiak's system allows them to look better than they are whereas A.J., especially in his prime, would produce in any system.

We're going to want to have money available when Watt is eligible for a raise and we can't do that if we dole that out to the James Caseys and Glover Quins. I liked all three players we lost but they are replaceable.

Mercilus will definitely need to step up next year and we will also need to see the Brooks Reed we saw in 2012 for the defense to reach their potential.

Judging from all the conversations I've heard, whether in person or on messageboards, radio, etc., I don't think you need to lose any sleep over people thinking you ranked Schaub too low.

[nunusguy]

As is the case with many free agent deals, there was some sticker shock when the news of Connor Barwin's contract started to leak out.

6 years for $36 million! Wow monster money!

But then we all start to remember that NFL contracts are about one thing, guaranteed money. Eagles fans will remember when Demetress Bell signed a 5-year, $35 million deal last offseason. He's not here anymore and it didn't cost the Eagles a dime to cut him. That's because all of his guarantees were in the first year.
It was soon revealed that Barwin's deal included just $8 million in guarantees.
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8 million guaranteed ! That's it ? When's the last time you've saw a deal where the guaranteed money was < 25 % of the nominal total compensation package ?
I'm starting to think that either Barwin wanted out of Houston, or that the Texans wanted Barwin out of Houston, because I've got to think that Rick Smith could have put a comp package together that he could live with just fine if Barwin was amenable to accept a deal with so little guaranteed money, unless he wanted a different address for whatever reason.

[Nconroe]

Yeah, all good points, especially they need to make sure they keep Cushing and Watt in upcimg years.

So it will be interesting if they get Reed, at what price considering he will be 35 when this next season starts.

And, fwiw, I think Arian Foster would be excellent on any team in any system.

[Nconroe]

In the mean time, Forsett and Ball off to Jacksonville.

5 mil for Reed , depending on years and guarantee, seems about right with our salary cap limits.

[WMH]

Another of my wishful thinking......

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) tweeted:
Greg Jennings reached agreement with...the Vikings.

[HPF Bob]

Elvis Dumervil is now available after a contract snafu in Denver. He had 17 sacks in 2009 as a 3-4 OLB. He'll probably cost $6-8 mil but he would certainly be a top edge rusher.

[WMH]

WR2 lust continues.......

Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) tweeted:
The Patriots will release Brandon Lloyd, according to a source.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Elvis Dumervil is now available after a contract snafu in Denver. He had 17 sacks in 2009 as a 3-4 OLB. He'll probably cost $6-8 mil but he would certainly be a top edge rusher.

I've been watching that wondering if the Texans will try to take advantage. I doubt they see OLB as a position they should be spending on but damn, that guy is good.

Maybe in a year or two they'll screw up Von Miller's contract too.