New Texans (FA/Trade)

[Keith]

Originally Posted by barrett

But Cecil Shorts on a 1st week of FA deal is not something I want any part of.

I doubt anyone is arguing with you on this, as well as your point that UFA is a fools' crapshoot.

And aside from the Jets (who are a probable cluster***k thanks in part I'm sure to hiring a former Texans front office exec), 31 other teams agree with you that Shorts is not a 1st week of FA-type player either. I'll agree with that too... I just think that he tops the list of FA options for upgrading that slot position.

I'm all for drafting a WR, particularly a slot WR, with a non-1st round pick/likely middle round pick in the draft, a similar spot from which Shorts was taken four years ago. But that wouldn't preclude a team like the Texans from signing a vet. Mallett needs an upgrade from the undrafted 4th year player in Damaris Johnson who didn't really seem all that much better than Keyshawn Martin. Surprised the team gave Damaris what they did.


BTW - I have done little to none in terms of moderating these offseason threads. If y'all are cool with keeping this catch-all thread, then we'll just keep adding to it.