Offensive Line 2014?

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by painekiller

Which leads to the question, why are they waiting? They should get him signed to an extension ASAP.

I get that they can franchise him, but that usually causes players animosity, and I don't think that is the way to go with Brown.

He can also blow out a knee between now and then. We've had a few cases where we backed up the Brinks truck before it was necessary and wound up giving guaranteed money to damaged goods. After the season, talk extension but now is too early for me unless you're getting a hometown discount and a contingency clause in case of major injury.

[Mike]

The injury risk is always there. They will extend him during the season. It has to be doner, LT's like him are hard to find, especially at #26 where he was drafted.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

He can also blow out a knee between now and then. We've had a few cases where we backed up the Brinks truck before it was necessary and wound up giving guaranteed money to damaged goods. After the season, talk extension but now is too early for me unless you're getting a hometown discount and a contingency clause in case of major injury.

Brown is from back east and engaged to a woman who's a host on Sirius XM's Shade 45 which is in NYC, therefor I'm thinking we might need to pay him a hometown premium to keep on the Texans roster and in this area ?

[Keith]

Bumping this thread in light of the Duane Brown extension.

Brown is signed through 2018, Chris Myers through 2015, and Wade Smith through 2013. Derek Newton is signed through 2014. Brooks is a rookie, so he's signed through 2015. Butler and Caldwell are having a tough time keeping Newton and Brooks off their jobs.

Considering the Texans lost Brisiel and Winston (rather purposely) this offseason, there's some potential stability coming up, particularly at what ought to be the two most important OL positions, LT and C. I really like how this sets up the offense for some sustained success.

[HPF Bob]

Well, the Texans got a good deal on Brown as much as I'm not thrilled with the timing. Brown and Meyers probably are the most indispensable of the offensive line so it is good to have them signed beyond this year.

I'd love to have a long-term solution at LG that can be teamed with Brown for the next 4-5 year.

[nunusguy]

Since we are talking about the OLine - FWIW Newton reportedly starting @ LT tomorrow night instead of Butler.

[Joshua]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Well, the Texans got a good deal on Brown as much as I'm not thrilled with the timing. Brown and Meyers probably are the most indispensable of the offensive line so it is good to have them signed beyond this year.

I'd love to have a long-term solution at LG that can be teamed with Brown for the next 4-5 year.

I'm curious as to why you're not thrilled with the timing. Did you want one of the best, young LTs in the game to hit free agency and the Texans have to potentially get in a bidding war?

I know you had made a comment about the potential injuries before, but if that's the reason, a long term contract should never be acceptable to you.

[painekiller]

What a great thread, wonder who started this one?

Right now I am seeing and hearing good things about Shelly Smith, yet that toad of a player Casey Studdard is still listed ahead of him. If Studdard makes this team again I am going to scream. Only Gary Kubiak thinks that kid should be in the NFL.

I think we should start the Kasey Studdard for UT OL coach campaign right now, get him out of town ASAP.

[Nconroe]

Talk about bringing back an old thread.

Hey, Slayton had a good year running the year Studdard was starting.

Anyways, a good topic for now.

Do seem to here good things about Shelly Smith occasionally this year.