FA's Texans are "interested" in... [RB Miller, OL Allen, C Bergstrom Signed]

[popanot]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

As I said in the other thread, Texans traded Hoyer, Foster, Jones and Brooks for Osweiler, Miller, Allen and Bergstrom. Is it an upgrade? You decide.

QB: Hoyer for Osweiler and keeping our #1 pick = YES
RB: Miller for Foster and keeping our #2, 3, or 4 pick = YES
OL: Allen for Brooks and Cap Savings = YES (I think some experts would say Allen is better)
OL: Bergstrom for Jones = WASH - Jones wasn't bad, but he wasn't great and is replaceable, IMO.

I'm not too concerned about the money, because, by the looks of it, these new contracts have the flexibility to op-out in a couple of years. Plus, we have some vets (Cush, Wilfork, JJoe, Hoyer, possibly Brown, heaven forbid Clowney) that we'll purge off in the next year or two. We'll be OK cap-wise for the future, IMO.

[Nconroe]

Texans still have about 19 mil in cap space
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/houston-texans/cap/

So, any thoughts how and when might use that? I guess 6 mil for draft picks, maybe 4 mil for reserve after season starts,

So sitting at 9 mil and still likely Hoyer 4 mil to add to that?

What else?

[WMH]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

Texans still have about 19 mil in cap space
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/houston-texans/cap/

So, any thoughts how and when might use that? I guess 6 mil for draft picks, maybe 4 mil for reserve after season starts,

So sitting at 9 mil and still likely Hoyer 4 mil to add to that?

What else?

Doesn't appear to have Miller's deal listed in there, or maybe I missed it?

I could see 3rd wave types, could be any where, none with big dollars. Could definitely see some additional OL guys coming, likely a pass rusher or 2. All 1 year type deals would be my guess.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

What else?

I've seen tweets and heard on the radio that they're not done but it will be 2nd or 3rd tier FA's. Keep in mind, Crick is a FA so signing him might still be in the cards.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

What else?

DeAndre Hopkins is a free agent after this season. Extend him now before he gets to the market rate.

This team is desperate for a pass catching tight end, too. Sign Jared Cook or trade for Martellus Bennett (who is a FA after 2016, so extend him as part of the trade).

[HPF Bob]

We could do worse than signing Owen Daniels to a 1-yr contract at under $5 mil. True, he's not a great blocker but he already has familiarity with the Texans and Osweiler and would make a great security blanket for Ossie when a play breaks down. As proven in the AFCCG, he can still get open down the seam.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

We could do worse than signing Owen Daniels to a 1-yr contract at under $5 mil. True, he's not a great blocker but he already has familiarity with the Texans and Osweiler and would make a great security blanket for Ossie when a play breaks down. As proven in the AFCCG, he can still get open down the seam.

Not big enough to be an OB TE. His familiarity is with Kubiak. Followed him at all stops.

[Warren]

I don't think they're done at center since Bergstrom only has four career starts, unless they think Mancz can be a player. Probably a mid/late round draft pick.