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[bikerack]

Per multiple sources on twitter...

Texans re-sign Lechler and Novak.



Also, Texans interested in Ravens RT Rick Wagner but he may be too expensive.

[HPF Bob]

So does that mean they'll be cutting Fig Newton?

[bikerack]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

So does that mean they'll be cutting Fig Newton?

Can't answer the Newton question but sounds like they have been priced out of Wagner.

[popanot]

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The #Lions and OT Ricky Wagner have agreed in principle on a contract, source said. It will eclipse $9M per year, setting a new market.

Wagner (supposedly) off the market

[bikerack]

I'm sure everyone has seen/heard it but Romo will be released tomorrow.

[bikerack]

Demps is gone. Signing with Chicago.

[popanot]

Yahoo Sports' Eric Edholm reports the Texans are interested in Patriots restricted free agent Malcolm Butler, and would be willing to trade a second-round pick.

The Texans traded their 2018 second-rounder in the Brock Osweiler asset dump, but still have their 2017 second-rounder. Edholm concedes the second-rounder in and of itself probably wouldn't be enough to get a deal done. Butler is visiting the Saints on Thursday, and has begun negotiations with the team. There's a real chance he signs an offer sheet elsewhere with the understanding a trade will be worked out.

Obviously a rumor at this point, but if true, wouldn't it have been better to just keep Bouye? They'd have to pay Butler roughly the same amount and would still have a pick.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by popanot

Obviously a rumor at this point, but if true, wouldn't it have been better to just keep Bouye? They'd have to pay Butler roughly the same amount and would still have a pick.

I think Butler is at least a 2nd round pick better than Bouye.

I can't imagine this gets done without one of our guys being dealt. Preferrably Jackson or Joseph, but since Bellichek likes guys on rookie contracts, maybe Kevin Johnson and the 2nd for Butler and a low round pick.

[popanot]

I'd rather have Bouye and the pick. The D was good enough with Bouye (let alone also losing Johnson in your scenario in acquiring Butler), and that 2nd RD pick could be another good player (QB, OL).

But like you said, it's not going to happen. I think Butler ends up with the Saints.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by popanot

I'd rather have Bouye and the pick. The D was good enough with Bouye (let alone also losing Johnson in your scenario in acquiring Butler), and that 2nd RD pick could be another good player (QB, OL).

But like you said, it's not going to happen. I think Butler ends up with the Saints.

I totally agree that on our team I'd rather have Bouye and the 2nd. We have good CB depth and I just don't think we ask our CBs to do enough to justify that deal.

But I do think Butler is significantly better than Bouye.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by barrett

I totally agree that on our team I'd rather have Bouye and the 2nd. We have good CB depth and I just don't think we ask our CBs to do enough to justify that deal.

But I do think Butler is significantly better than Bouye.

Man I agree with that !
Our second round pick in next months Draft is extremely important to us. So right now we've got our first, second, third, and two fourth round picks remaining and we have pressing needs for those few precious pics especially @ QB, offensive tackle, and TE.