Texans Pick up Shaun Cody - 2-year deal

[Keith]

I thought we already had a Travis Johnson on the roster.

http://www.freep.com/article/2009032...s+with+Houston

[NBT]

Seems like just another body to me!

[papabear]

not sure about the three year part of the deal, but we'll have to see what the contract is. Just looking at the player...seems to be decent depth rotation type player. It seems like ther are always trying to get jack of all trade types instead of a prototype who is great in one area. Interchangeable Safeties. DT's who can move a little, but asking them to play a 2 gap style (which if they turn the line loose will be OK). The same interchangeable theory at OLB. I like that idea in theory if you can find the players, but it's hard to find guys who can excel in a multitude of areas. Sometimes it's OK if your NT is just a NT.

[WMH]

From the Chronic:

DANA POINT, Calif. — In their continuing effort to upgrade their defensive line, the Texans have reached a contract agreement with Shaun Cody, a free agent defensive tackle from Detroit.

Cody, 26, was the Lions' second-round pick in 2005. He started only 11 games in four years, including four last season.

When Cody signs his three-year contract that could be worth $6 million, he'll be the third free agent signed by the Texans. He'll join defensive end Antonio Smith and backup quarterback Dan Orlovsky as free agent additions to the roster.

Cody will compete for playing time with starters Amobi Okoye, Travis Johnson, DelJuan Robinson and Frank Okam


- No mention of guarrantee's, but $6MM for this guy?

[papabear]

Originally Posted by WMH

- No mention of guarrantee's, but $6MM for this guy?

Could be worth 6 million tells me it's gauranteed for less. If he doesn't work out I would guess it's a pretty pain free cut after year 1. Although with the collective bargaining agreement up in the air it's impossible to say. I'm still curious as to why they did three years though. It might just be a way for the agent to make it sound like he got his client a much better deal than he really did.


He's had a few years in the league to grow into the position (something I strongly believe is necessary at this position) so we could be getting him at the right time. Who knows?

This is one of those signings that I see a bunch of people getting upset about as being just another guy. That's what you are going to get this time of year. If he steps it up and upgrades the line play it's a great deal. If all he does is provide decent depth in the rotation then it's a solid signing. Not every free agent signing has to be, or can be, a home run.

[jppaul]

I think Smith has done pretty well with these mid level free agents. Ferguson was solid last year, Wilson was solid, Andre Davis, Ryan Moats, etc.

Seems like another one of those signings to me.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by jppaul

I think Smith has done pretty well with these mid level free agents. Ferguson was solid last year, Wilson was solid, Andre Davis, Ryan Moats, etc.

Seems like another one of those signings to me.

Looking back at my notes. THR had Travis Johnson as the 11th best prospect in that draft and Shaun Cody was ranked 19th. Conversely, Mike Patterson was 40th, Chris Canty was 48th, and Luis Castillo was 59th. None of those 4 participated at the Combine, while Castillo was busted for Steroid use.

Now, these players have had different careers starting off, to say the least. However, we may be getting a talented player in Cody. Unlike Roosevelt Colvin and Ahman Green, he should still have something in the tank. I'm not going to say that this is a home run, but the risk appears to be low and the potential benefit is high.

We definitely needed to replace Zgonina and perhaps it would be nice to part ways with TJ. I think he's a bit of a loose cannon from what I see.

So, I'm on board with this signing.

[dadmg]

Originally Posted by Keith

I thought we already had a Travis Johnson on the roster.

http://www.freep.com/article/2009032...s+with+Houston

Pretty much what I was thinking. Although, who knows...I've noticed that most DTs do have a tendency to take a good long while to develop. Maybe one of them will take a step up. Not that I'm holding my breath.

[edo783]

Just a depth guy to keep the rotation fresh. Meh, nothing to write home about, but should be OK.