Texans Sign Cletis Gordon?

[WMH]

From the Examiner:
http://www.examiner.com/x-778-Housto...ign-cornerback

"Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting via his twitter page that the Texans have signed former Chargers cornerback, Cletis Gordon (aka 'Flash' according to his website).

No word on who was released to make room for Gordon.

Gordon, who was released by the Chargers Monday, was a restricted free agent for the Chargers in 2009 and received a second round tender which he signed earlier this year.

A second round tender is the third highest of four RFA tenders, worth $1.545 million for one year and second round compensation to the Chargers if another team signed Gordon to an offer sheet the Chargers refused to match.

Gordon, out of Jackson State, joined the Chargers in 2006 as an undrafted free agent.

In this artcle by Acee which appeared Monday on signonsandiego.com, Gordon was described as the Chargers 'fourth corner.'

Acee also described Gordon's release as "surprising because of the potential of the player involved," but it was also reported that the Chargers were displeased with Gordon's "lack of physicality and effort on special teams."

Sometimes getting released can snap a player back into reality. And it's a win-win if the Texans become the beneficiary. It will be up to David Gibbs to coach him up.

Gordon is a big corner (6-1" 205) and could help shore up a Texans secondary that's been weakened by Jacques Reeves broken leg (he could return by Week 2) and Dunta Robinson's ongoing disagreement with the front office."


Smithiak must be REALLY worried about the secondary........

[kravix]

Originally Posted by WMH

Smithiak must be REALLY worried about the secondary........

I am starting to worry about it to. Holdouts, injuries, and lack of experience make a weak secondary weaker.

I would say he has the potential to be more than a camp body, and depending on how things start shaking out could be starting week 1.

[Nconroe]

well, that get's us to 12 CB's on the 80 man roster. I guess they are trying to find guys who will tackle as well as cover. From what I read Clevis was not really known as a good tackler or on special teams, but you never know. Probably we keep six.

[NBT]

Well, that pretty much shows how worried they are about the CB position. I am underwhelmed with this addition. I hope this guy doesn't end up being a "flash" in the pan!

[HPF Bob]

Even Commissioner Gordon would be a help back there right now...

[Mike]

It is all about bringing in guys who have some ability. With Cato going to the IR, this move does not cost us anything and we get to take a look at him. The Chargers must have liked
Him or they would not have slapped a high tender on him. If we take 6 db's out of camp I figure it will be
Dunta, Jacques, Fred, Molden, Quinn, and Mccain. Unless they think they can ps one of the rooks (mccain) he would be looking to be the 6th cb.

[Bigtinylittle]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that he's at least on a par with Faggins.