2018 Free Agency

[Keith]

Colvin is 4 years, $34 million, with $18 million guaranteed. Doesn't make up for A.J. Bouye, but a nice add... and it takes away from a division rival.

Texans are adding some OL... expected to sign Chiefs G Zach Fulton and Bills T Seantrel Henderson.

I've still got PTSD from the last time the Texans signed a guard away from the Chiefs, but Fulton would be a legit upgrade. Henderson struggled with Crohn's, but the potential is there.

And reports are that the team is still pursing T Nate Solder.

OL was clearly the team's biggest need, and the Texans seem determined to upgrade. PFF noted that Deshaun Watson was the top rated passer with a clean pocket, so addressing 60% of the OL is a start.

In other FA news, the Texans re-signed P Shane Lechler to another year. I'd say Lechler's 2017 was better than his 2016.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by Keith

Colvin is 4 years, $34 million, with $18 million guaranteed. Doesn't make up for A.J. Bouye, but a nice add... and it takes away from a division rival.

Texans are adding some OL... expected to sign Chiefs G Zach Fulton and Bills T Seantrel Henderson.

I've still got PTSD from the last time the Texans signed a guard away from the Chiefs, but Fulton would be a legit upgrade. Henderson struggled with Crohn's, but the potential is there.

And reports are that the team is still pursing T Nate Solder.

OL was clearly the team's biggest need, and the Texans seem determined to upgrade. PFF noted that Deshaun Watson was the top rated passer with a clean pocket, so addressing 60% of the OL is a start.

In other FA news, the Texans re-signed P Shane Lechler to another year. I'd say Lechler's 2017 was better than his 2016.

I'm not against signing Colvin any more than I was against paying a price to dump Osweiller. Both were good moves. But it's a problem when the best moves you make are paying premiums to fix recent screwups.

[HPF Bob]

Signing Solder might blow up our cap space but it will probably make Watson feel better. Patriots are losing several key players which makes me wonder if last year's Super Bowl run is the end of the era.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by barrett

But it's a problem when the best moves you make are paying premiums to fix recent screwups.

True, true. But now at least we can all blame the guy who's not around any more.

Solder to the Giants, 4-yr $62M, $35M guaranteed.

I have no issue paying the right LT that kind of money, but I am not sure Solder is that guy. Tough for the Texans front office to let their best option go somewhere else especially in a year when they have the cap space, but overpaying players is the best way to piss away the cap space.

[Blitzwood]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2...ee-3-year-deal

Texans sign Kelemete from Saints, most likely as G, but can play any position on the OL.

Nice pickup at a reasonable price.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Keith

True, true. But now at least we can all blame the guy who's not around any more.

Solder to the Giants, 4-yr $62M, $35M guaranteed.

I have no issue paying the right LT that kind of money, but I am not sure Solder is that guy. Tough for the Texans front office to let their best option go somewhere else especially in a year when they have the cap space, but overpaying players is the best way to piss away the cap space.

This is all about leverage as a result of fundamental economic principles which is to say that Solder is the one and only capable and reliable LT in free agency this off-season.
Several teams besides the Giants including the Browns and our Texans really want and need a LT consequently the price in bidding for Solder has risen to this level which is what one would expect for an elite tackle except that Solder is anything but elite but much closer to ordinary.

[Keith]

JJo coming back on 2-yr deal.

CJF retiring following multiple concussions. Getting a settlement/contract de-escalator of sorts.

DL Angelo Blackson will return.

Many hopeful that the team will pursue the Honey Badger as Tyrann Mathieu was cut by the Cardinals - why? because of cap reasons (and also because they dumb).

[Arky]

Texans sign Johnson Bademosi from Pats.

The Texans have signed former New England Patriots cornerback and special-teams contributor Johnson Bademosi to a two-year, $6.5 million contract, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.

Bademosi, 27, is a big corner at 6-foot, 209 pounds.

He recorded 29 tackles last season for the AFC champions, playing in every game and starting three times.

Previously with Cleveland and Detroit - don't know that much about him. Might help special teams, though....

[Keith]

Honey badger to sign 1-yr deal with the Texans.

How long before he becomes the best safety in franchise history?