New Texans (FA/Trade)

popanot · #1 03-12-2015, 02:16 PM

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter · 2m2 minutes ago
Former Broncos safety Rahim Moore and Texans reached agreement, per source. #Markman50

WMH · #2 03-12-2015, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by popanot

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter · 2m2 minutes ago
Former Broncos safety Rahim Moore and Texans reached agreement, per source. #Markman50

@McClain_on_NFL 4m4 minutes ago
FS Rahim Moore agrees to 3 year deal for $12 million with Texans.

@McClain_on_NFL 2m2 minutes ago
Moore 3 yr, 12m contract has 4.5 guaranteed. 3m cap this year

nunusguy · #3 03-12-2015, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by popanot

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter · 2m2 minutes ago
Former Broncos safety Rahim Moore and Texans reached agreement, per source. #Markman50

I don't know anything bout this guy, but he was a second rounwer coming out of UCLA. I guess they think he' an upgrade over K. Lewis, who I thought had a good year here in 2014.

Keith · #4 03-12-2015, 04:11 PM

I will be impressed if they retain Kendrick Lewis after signing Rahim Moore. That will really help the depth at safety, keep D.J. Swearinger off the field more in passing situations (hopefully). Might mean the end of Danieal Manning in Houston.

So next up will be a decision from Wilfork on where he wants to play. Also interested to see if the team makes any moves at WR... glad they passed up Eddie Royal at what the Bears paid, though Cecil Shorts for similar dough would be good to me. Stevie Johnson also available now... might be a good option when paired with someone from the draft.

And I guess the team is satisfied with Ben Jones as the starting center? Not sure I would be.

Hasn't been a real 'splashy' offseason for the Texans, but extremely effective so far... I'm a fan of it.

chuck · #5 03-12-2015, 04:40 PM

I'm wondering who they think the OLBs are going to be.

Keith · #6 03-12-2015, 04:48 PM

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I'm wondering who they think the OLBs are going to be.

No doubt. Which is why anyone still clamoring that WR is the top need is forgetting that neither Clowney nor Reed may be starting in week 1. Mercilus is nearing the end of his rookie contract, too.

I hope this means good things about Clowney's progress, but I have been a fan of this team too long to be anywhere near that optimistic.

In unrelated news, the Jets have apparently expressed interest in Cecil Shorts.

Roy P · #7 03-12-2015, 05:58 PM

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No doubt. Which is why anyone still clamoring that WR is the top need is forgetting that neither Clowney nor Reed may be starting in week 1. Mercilus is nearing the end of his rookie contract, too.

I hope this means good things about Clowney's progress, but I have been a fan of this team too long to be anywhere near that optimistic.

In unrelated news, the Jets have apparently expressed interest in Cecil Shorts.

Happy to sign Rahim Moore, he is a Centerfielder-type Safety, not a small linebacker-type.

As for OLB....Beason, Fowler, Gregory, and Dupree should all be off the board before our first pick in the draft. After those guys, 5he drop-off is pretty significant. So, the value is most likely WR in the likes of Cooper, White, Parker, or Strong. So, the decision may come down to Jaelen Strong > Eli Harold. Danielle Hunter has the workout numbers that were impressive, but not much production at LSU. My "sleeper-value pick" is Anthony Chickillo, who may be a 3rd rounder, but I would even consider the 2nd round.

I am not much of a fan of this Safety class, which makes the R. Moore signing even more important. To be honest, I'm not a big fan of the ILB candidates in this draft either, so I was hopeful that someone could be signed with better coverage skills and a better health history than Brian Cushing.

HPF Bob · #8 03-12-2015, 06:29 PM

I'd be okay with investing a second on McKinney or Perryman as ILBs if either is available.

popanot · #9 03-12-2015, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith

Also interested to see if the team makes any moves at WR... glad they passed up Eddie Royal at what the Bears paid, though Cecil Shorts for similar dough would be good to me. Stevie Johnson also available now...

Apparently the Texans have their sights set higher... At least ceiling/potential wise. Inquired Vikes about Patterson.

http://hou.scout.com/story/1526785-t...atterson?s=116

Keith · #10 03-12-2015, 08:18 PM

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Apparently the Texans have their sights set higher... At least ceiling/potential wise. Inquired Vikes about Patterson.

http://hou.scout.com/story/1526785-t...atterson?s=116

Lol, now the Texans are stealing my moves in dynasty.

Young, depressed value, huge upside.

Patterson seemed on the brink of superstardom in training camp last year. Then the wheels fell off. Apparently he is MUD spelled backwards.

I'm all for it. And actually, adding Cordarelle shouldn't preclude going after a slot like Shorts imo.

popanot · #11 03-12-2015, 08:32 PM

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Lol, now the Texans are stealing my moves in dynasty.

Young, depressed value, huge upside.

Patterson seemed on the brink of superstardom in training camp last year. Then the wheels fell off. Apparently he is MUD spelled backwards.

I'm all for it. And actually, adding Cordarrelle shouldn't preclude going after a slot like Shorts imo.

Shorts would be a serious upgrade in the slot. As far as CPat, apparently he's not available. But the Texans even inquiring about him is very interesting. Supposedly Stills is available for trade. Not sure why the Saints would want to give up a young, cheap starting-caliber player, but if he's not a complete ass and locker room cancer, I'd certainly call them and ask what they want in return. I'd also make a contract offer to RFA WR Andre Holmes (no pick compensation required).

chuck · #12 03-12-2015, 08:47 PM

I don't get the fascination with Shorts.

HPF Bob · #13 03-13-2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by popanot

Apparently the Texans have their sights set higher... At least ceiling/potential wise. Inquired Vikes about Patterson.

http://hou.scout.com/story/1526785-t...atterson?s=116

Oh, PATTERSON.... Flash reading I thought the Texans inquired the Vikes about PETERSON.

This makes more sense - especially if he'll return kicks. What would the ViQueens want in return? Our first-rounder and...?

HPF Bob · #14 03-13-2015, 08:15 PM

FWIW, there was number-crunching site that claimed Cecil Shorts was the NFL's worst receiver last year in terms of value-per-target. Oh, the second worst was Andre Johnson.

Roy P · #15 03-13-2015, 08:47 PM

I will admit that I wanted to draft Corderelle Patterson when he came out of Tennessee. He looked to have the size and speed of a true #1 WR. With this year's 1st round pick I am wishing Amari Cooper, Kevin White, or Devante Parker; but they could be off the board by the time we select leaving the option of Jaelen Strong. So, if Minnesota wants a 1st for Patterson, I might have to consider it. Perhaps it could be a draft day trade and we can see who's available. Regardless, I still would like to draft Phillip Dorsett or Tyler Lockett in the 3rd.