1. The Texans have a slew of needs in the offseason that start with finding a capable quarterback in free agency. The Texans are talking to teams about dealing David Carr. They will ideally be able to pick up Jake Plummer, if the Broncos release him.
2. The Texans also need a starting running back, a No. 2 wide receiver who can make plays and take the attention away from Andre Johnson. They also need a left tackle who can provide some continuity at a position that has lacked it for five seasons.
3. Running back: The Owls finished last in the league with 2.3 yards per carry, which all but eliminated the viability of play-action passes. A big, strong runner is needed to get respect from linebackers inside. Brandon Jacobs from SIU might be a good fit.
MEDICAL WATCH No updates.
FRANCHISE PLAYER None.
TRANSITION PLAYER None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
--OT Brad Bedell was signed as an emergency pickup late last season when injuries plagued the tackles. He will not likely be back.
--TE Mark Bruener showed he has the versatility to be a blocker and catch a few passes. Great leader in the locker room. Should be back.
--DT Lional Dalton came off the street when injuries hit the Texans. He played well and should get a chance to compete for a spot in camp.
--RB Ron Dayne emerged as the Texans' best running back last year. The Texans will ideally sign him to return as a situational back next season.
--LB Troy Evans is a backup linebacker and excels on special teams. He will likely be back.
--DE N.D. Kalu wants to stay in Houston to retire. He proved to be valuable last season -- moving inside to tackle even. He is a great leader in the locker room and will likely return.
--DT Cedric Killings came off the street to play well. He will be given a chance to compete for a spot in the offseason.
--CB Dexter McCleon provided solid backup. May return and even be looked at to move to safety.
--DE Antwan Peek struggled with injuries and didn't post any impressive numbers. He is likely gone.
--LB DaShon Polk is a backup at middle linebacker but excels on special teams. May be back.
--LB Wali Rainer spent all season on the injured reserve. He won't likely be back.
--OT Ephraim Salaam will likely return as a backup. He was valuable stepping in for the injured Charles Spencer last season. He was also a good leader in the locker room and coach Gary Kubiak values veteran leadership.
--CB Lewis Sanders may return as a backup. He was solid in coverage before missing the end of the season with a broken hand.
--P Chad Stanley struggled last season, especially on the road. He wants another chance, but the Texans might snatch up another punter if there is a solid one on the free agent market.
--S Michael Stone was signed late in the year and played sparingly. He may return, but will likely have trouble earning a spot.
RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
--CB Roc Alexander spent almost the entire season on the Injured Reserve. A young cornerback who could compete for a spot in camp.
--LB Charlie Anderson has long arms and is very athletic. He played sparingly behind Shantee Orr. Contributes on special teams, so he could return.
--S Glenn Earl is still young and improving. He is a quality tackler and plays well against the run. He will be back.
--CB Von Hutchins will likely be re-signed. He will probably be given a chance to move to safety.
--LB Shantee Orr struggled to adjust from 3-4 to 4-3, but came on strong at the end of the season and will be back.
EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS None.
PLAYERS RE-SIGNED: None.
PLAYERS ACQUIRED None.
PLAYERS LOST None.
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Texans need to get thier mind right and start dialing Vinces agent. Because if this thing don't work out in Tennessee, I would love to see him where he was supposed to be. Does anyone agree?
Every time another player signs a long-term deal, it just makes things more expensive for us. Tight-end isn't usually an expensive position, but now that Kellen Winslow signed a monster deal, it gives OD (who will be unrestricted next year) some real leverage.
Now MJD went ahead and signed a huge deal despite never eve
i absolutley love our first 3 picks, the 4th round had me confused, but what do i know. Casey in the 5th was down right robbery. if hill pans out and quin does this will easily be our best draft. Glover made the diamonds in the rough team.
FS Glover Quin, Houston (fourth; 112th): OK, I'll b
I am looking to put a league together representing all the NFL teams in an online league. The league would have a formal draft (every player and position so every team would be custom) and play the entire schedule of 16 games. I am in the process of constructing a website with all the particulars. If you are interested please respond to this thread and I will contact you pe
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Jenny Jones and his Cowgirls have chickened out from thier normal preseason game against the Texans at Reliant this year. This would have been a Texans home preseason game this year, as the 2 teams alternate home and away preseason games when they don't meet in the regular season.
The first round wasn't really a shocker. I was holding out hope that Jenkins would drop, but predictably, he didn't. It also seemed pretty tough to trade down in the 1st this year; I'm sure they tried, and just couldn't get anybody to bite. That said, it put us in a pretty obvious position: draft a USC LB. Ra
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Can someone explain why Cato June was so bad azz for the Colts and sucked bizzels for the Bucs? Could he be reborn again? Just wondering b/c i haven't followed him since he left the Colts and he was a stud.
The Houston Texans have made some really great deals out there on the free agent market. But now the question is, is there any other free agents out there that the Texans could pick up before the draft that could help the Texans out even more? There has to be someone out there. They are making there team finally to become contenders, but
Again i believe the Texans did a good job with the draft. The picks i was kinda like well, i think they should of done other wise will probabley as time goes on show that it was the right move. The texans, although non texan fans are unaware, have become probabley one of the smartest organizations on draft day. My major like was
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