Bouye nugget

[bikerack]

From a source inside the Texans org....talks have broken off between the team and Bouye. Unless something changes (i.e. the Texans up the guaranteed money), he will hit FA. A formal offer was never made...numbers were thrown around, but it wasn't close enough to actually get people to sit down at the table and talk further. Very slim possibility he will be tagged (duh).

[Keith]

I will not be surprised when Bouye signs elsewhere. The Texans have Kevin Johnson due back and more pressing offseason needs. That, plus the one thing Rick Smith seems to do well is find reserve corners.

And early congrats to Bouye when he does sign. He had an underrated season and will be an asset to whatever team he plays for this season.

[nunusguy]

The way I look at it the Texans got themselves the services of a solid reserve CB for several years and eventually in his final season in Houston a corner playing at a pro bowl level all at the bargain basement prices they signed him at as an undrafted free agent rookie right out of college back in 2013 and now it's time for the young man to get himself paid by someone with deeper pockets than the Texans have this offseason.

[HPF Bob]

Or it could be that Bouye just had a career year and isn't as special as he thinks he's worth. I'll agree he had a great 2nd half of the season and someone I liked better back there than Kareem "Holding, Defense #25" Jackson but it would be crazy to toss Pro Bowl money at him for a half-year of good play. You'd think, after Osweiler, that lesson might have been learned.

[chuck]

Bouye was consistently ranked quite high in 2014 and 2015 as well. I think it's pretty clear that he can play. I worry about the secondary because it appears they want to shift Kareem to safety and I'm not sure if Kevin will ever be back to 100%.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Or it could be that Bouye just had a career year and isn't as special as he thinks he's worth. I'll agree he had a great 2nd half of the season and someone I liked better back there than Kareem "Holding, Defense #25" Jackson but it would be crazy to toss Pro Bowl money at him for a half-year of good play. You'd think, after Osweiler, that lesson might have been learned.

Did Osweiller have a great half a season I'm unaware of?

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by barrett

Did Osweiller have a great half a season I'm unaware of?

I'm speaking of 2015 which was what the Texans used to decide Ozzie was worth a big wad of money, not 2016 after the money had been spent, hence the comparison.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

I'm speaking of 2015 which was what the Texans used to decide Ozzie was worth a big wad of money, not 2016 after the money had been spent, hence the comparison.

You think Osweiller had a great half season in 2015?

[popanot]

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#Texans concerned about prospect of losing CB AJ Bouye to #Eagles, per source. #Texans to counter offer today.

Get it done Texans.

[bikerack]

Eagles offer supposedly in 14.2-14.5 range. He is waiting for the Texans counter. sounds like Indy and TEN are out of it right now.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by bikerack

Eagles offer supposedly in 14.2-14.5 range. He is waiting for the Texans counter. sounds like Indy and TEN are out of it right now.

Pennsylvania state income tax rate is 3.07% which would reduce his income ~$430K/yr, so the Texans would have to offer ~$13.7MM to match.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by popanot

Pennsylvania state income tax rate is 3.07% which would reduce his income ~$430K/yr, so the Texans would have to offer ~$13.7MM to match.

On the other hand, playing a sport that typically requires a helmet mitigates some of the inconvenience inherent in playing for enthusiasts given to liberal views regarding the norms of battery disposal so they do have that going for them.

[bikerack]

Schefter and others are now reporting Bouye will sign elsewhere this afternoon.