New Texans (FA/Trade)

Roy P · #1 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.

Nconroe · #2 03-13-2015, 09:21 PM

Patterson lost his starting role last year , apparently he couldn't run a route over 5 yds. Had not that many catches or yards. Coach says not in doghouse. Hmm.

not sure that says worth no 1 pick.

Roy P · #3 03-13-2015, 09:26 PM

Patterson had 33 catches last year. ..that's close to the 40 O'Brien's Offense was offering to Andre Johnson next season.

Nconroe · #4 03-13-2015, 09:35 PM

Just checking Texans cap space on sportrac, with 10 mil dead money and 5 mil reserved for draft picks, appears to leave 5 mil in cap space as roster sits right now.

And really ought to hold 3 mil back for injuries during the season, so only 2 mil for spending at the moment.

So if pick up Wolfork that would about wipe out flexibility after that. Perhaps, maybe.

Or if trade for Patterson also uses up cap space.

I think I'd go with philosophy of wait a while in FA period. Plenty time. Don't go into cap space hindered right now.

popanot · #5 03-13-2015, 10:03 PM

No way I'd give up a #1 for CPat. #2 maybe, but I'd shoot for a #3. The Vikes would probably want more, but that's what I'd shoot for. Maybe kick in a conditional 2016 pick.

chuck · #6 03-14-2015, 12:02 AM

Roy P is suddenly going full Casserly on us. Hey, Roy, let's throw in a second, you know, sweeten the pot a little.

Keith · #7 03-14-2015, 01:04 AM

Previously, I didn't think I'd give up much more than a third round pick plus something of lesser value for Patterson, but then again, I was stunned at what the Dolphins gave up for Kenny Stills (a third and LB Dannell Ellerbe). So what do I know... maybe Patterson is worth a second then, and the Vikings are asking for a first?

Would you rather draft a WR in the second round or trade it for Patterson? Patterson would be cheap on the cap this year and next, a free agent in 2017. Also worth considering is that Patterson is an excellent kickoff returner. Last I checked, a returner is a big need for the Texans.

It's all very speculative anyway since the Vikings are not obligated to move him, and the NFL Network said his agent didn't think the team was shopping him around. Fun to speculate though.

As for Vince Wilfork, his agent seemed to be rather open in talking to Mark Berman on Thursday, almost a little too open. I hope the Texans aren't being made a bitch here so Wilfork can pocket more cash from the Patriots - or worse - the Colts. The Browns and Steelers were rumored to also have interest.

Lastly, saw this good piece of tweet reporting to confirm the Texans weren't bidding against themselves for Rahim Moore:

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@DarrenWolfson
Finally confirmed, per source: #Vikings were IN on safety Rahim Moore. Had to go higher than Houston. Moore wanted Texans. They wouldn't.

Roy P · #8 03-24-2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck

Roy P is suddenly going full Casserly on us. Hey, Roy, let's throw in a second, you know, sweeten the pot a little.

I am insulted being compared to Casserly, a man I nicknamed "Rasputin" and hope that you were joking. When I commented that Codarrelle Patterson could snag 40 catches, I was joking that was the "plan" for Andre Johnson in O'Brien's Offense this upcoming season.