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I see the game right now on ESPN2, and it looks like a high school football game. Hardly nobody there.

TEXANS FREE AGENTS

Anyone have renderings?

There's a proposal floating around Austin that would expand legalized gambling in Texas.

Link... http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headli...es/4461911.html

It has the scheduled date for groundbreaking. It's not past tense. I posted an article in a post earlier that said groundbreaking already happened. It's somewhat skeptical, but only because of the wording. I was assuming it was still correct because you would think the source (McGraw-Hill) is reliable.

McGraw-Hill is not a reliable source. It mention, "Developers of the Houston Pavilions recently announced that groundbreaking on the $200 million, 800,000 sq.-ft. mixed-use project, was scheduled for early November."

The groundbreaking suppose to happen November '06, and never came about. So, you could throw away that source.

I went on houstonpavilions.com just awhile ago, and they don't say nothing about groundbreaking.

Where you getting your sources from, Pumapayam?

Some rumors have Portis on the trade block and headed back to Denver, while others have him headed to Houston for a reunion with Gary Kubiak. Both of those scenarios would be positive for his value, but a return to Washington might not.

I've read this on Fabiano's fantasy mailbag (nfl.com)

The Texans disclosed last week that rookie OLT Charles Spencer

I would love to see Jake Plummer, or Jeff Garcia in a Texans inform.

Reason why they bench Plummer and had low stats, becuase the Broncos changed offense corrindator. They wanted a pocket quarterback for the new scheme.

Plummer went 10-6, 10-6, and 13-3 when Kubiak was corrindinator.

"There's a sense the Texans, who spent the No. 1 pick on DE Mario Williams and signed DE Anthony Weaver to a lucrative deal last offseason, will nonetheless be looking to address the defensive line early in this April's draft. The Texans could be compelled to draft a defensive tackle on the draft's first day; 2005 first-rounder Travis Johnson has been a major disappointment inside. Also, the team could look to add another pass rusher. Antwan Peek is an unrestricted free agent, and he may not be re-signed."

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/new...%3fid%3d2724078

I have a question for HAIF,

Was the Wyndham Hotel located at 6800 South Main Street ever at hotel called Sheraton Houston Place?

Thanks!

They're saying Brady Quinn is overrated. Is this true?

I said that all along that Carr's is the main problem. This man had enough time to throw a football, enough time to run, but David's decision making is waaaay to slow. His vision is not good either, and he's very inconsistant. Oh, yes. He have the arm. But, look at how many quarterbacks in the NFL have a arm like Carr's? Carr is nothing special, and probably never will be.

Stop making this man on what he's not! Carr teased us with his lack of inconsistant. One Sunday he's doing like a quarterback should, then next following Sunday he looks like he just got draft all over again. You don't need that type of leader on a team.

I said this over and over since last year. When the Texans get's a new quarterback, look for the playoffs.

David Carr is an inconsistant quarterback, and the Texans don't need that under the center. And I wouldn't blame everything on the O-line. Carr had enough time to throw the ball this year, and make plays. It was poor decisions Carr made throughout the entire season. He had time to sramble, but he rather stay in the pocket and get sacked.

Carr needs a change of address, just like Jake Plummer when he was playing for Cardinals traded to Denver.

Look for Jake Plummer's name this offseason in the newspapers.

NFL report card is in, and they gave Houston Texans a C- for the season.

On that same note they mention, wide receiver Andre Johnson sorely needs a more explosive complement than Eric Moulds. With some talent additions in the secondary, the defense should continue to get better. Really, quarterback David Carr is the No. 1 problem. He just didn't get any better as the season progressed.

To check out other teams grades log on to http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cr-g...o&type=lgns

What about this other runningback, Marshawn Lynch (CAL)? Right now he's pick 10 in the 1st round, and he's look pretty damn good. Not only he's a good runner, but he's a good receiver. Maybe Texans need to seek him out?

Check out Lynch's highlight video... http://calbears.cstv.com/sports/marshawn/

If I were Texans. I'll draft Kevin Kolb, this man is so underrated and alot of teams is going to overlook him. I'll say grab Kevin place him 2nd string, and get Jake Plummer to lend the offense while he teaches Kevin the system. Most likely if Texans do grab Plummer, they will sign him for a 2 year contract, and that's perfect for a rookie to step in a year or so.

For Sage Rosenfels? I don't know. Sage could also lend this team, but it will be up to Kubiak, Rick Smith and Bob McNair to make that call.

And IF Washington offered us Portis for the 8th pick. I think I would take it, and cut Williams (davis), or hell keep both of them. Williams will be making $13 million next season they've mention somewhere on a sports website. So if the Texans salary cap is up to par, keep both.

Dayne is a big bruiser type back, DJ. If he became starter, he will get injuried. Look at the second to last game against Colts. He hurt his ankle and Kubiak set him out during the Browns. I say make Dayne 2nd string, going in and out with the 1st string, or a 3rd down back. Question is, will Dominick be healthly?

Their not going to keep all 5 backs; Lundy, Williams(better known as Davis), Dayne, Gado and Taylor. One, or two of them have to go. I already know one of them maybe gone, Gado.

Now, I was looking at the 2007 Draft order on NFL.com. I see that Washington is in position to grab Adrian Peterson for the 6th pick in the 1st round. If they do, say bye-bye to Portis.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/9901730

"Another decision this offseason for the Texans is what to do at running back if Domanick Davis is able to return from the knee injury that caused him to miss this season. The early struggles of the offense came when they were left without a proven running back after passing on Reggie Bush in the draft, only to lose Davis. Ron Dayne had the best stretch of his NFL career to end the season and wants to stay in Houston, but the team likely won't keep both him and Davis."

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/HOU/9903708

Broncos letting go Tatum Bell? Wooooo! That would be a blessing in the sky for the Texans, but I can't see that happening. The man rushed 1025 yards in '06, and Broncos thinking about letting him go? I don't think so.

I agree that Cato June is kinda soft against the run. I've witness that when Ron Dayne just completely ran over the Colts like a freight train.

Clinton Portis? I don't know if he lands here in Houston, even Washington do let him go. He's looking for big bucks, and a starting position. So, I'll say no to Portis.

It would be awsome if we get Nate Clements down here. And yes, maybe Eric Moulds could persuade his old teammate, letting him know that the Texans are on the right track and have a chance on going to the playoffs next season.

That's a funny statement you've mention about Carr playing for Arena Football. Hey, that doesn't sounds so bad. It will be a shorter field for him.

Who remembers the restaurant in the Texas Medical Center called Angelo's Restaurant and Oyster House located at 6643 South Main St. This would have been in the 1950s. 

Dominick Davis is now Dominick Williams and his jersey will now be number 31.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2716848

With DW coming back, Dayne having a breakout year, and with Taylor, Lundy, and Gado in the wings seems we have a crowded RB situation. A nice problem to have I suppose, but who do we keep?

With all things being perfect, I'd like to see a DDW/Dayne combo with Taylor in the wings. I liked Taylor a little more than Lundy and Gado didn't show me much.

That's great to hear that Dominick will be back as a Texan. Don't throw him away, give him that same chance that they gave Carr, and that was too many chances.

So, pretty much Samkon Gado might get cut and they probably will stick with Lundy, Taylor, Danye and Davis (well Williams now). If that's so, Adrian Peterson may not land here in Houston.

They might draft a lineman, or a wide receiver in the first round?

Texans are looking to free up some salary cap, and the best position to start at is quarterback, David Carr. Projections have the Texans anywhere from $10 million to $13 million under the new cap for the 2007 year. Trade Carr for a vertern quarterback, Jake Plummer and draft a rookie quarterback in the 2nd round. Take a runningback in the 1st round.

Texans needs this offseason...

- quarterback

- left tackle

- runningback

- another play maker linebacker

- cornerback

- pass rusher

- maybe a FS

Moreover, the Texans picks for the draft are as follows...

- 1st round (8th pick)

- 2nd round (7th pick)

- 3rd round (9th pick)

- 4th round (8th pick)

- 5th round (7th pick)

- 6th round (9th pick)

- 7th round (18th pick)

Oh, I almost forgot. Here's the Texans 2007 schedule... This is not the exact order!

colts(2)

jaguars(2)

titans(2)

dolphins

browns

chargers

chiefs

broncos

raiders

saints

panthers

buccaneers

falcons.

We don't need Kevin Kolb. We need a JaMarcus Russel from LSU, or Troy Smith from Ohio State. I like JaMarcus Russel better (he's taller and has a much stronger arm).

The Texans won't be drafting a rookie quarterback. Look for one these verterns (Jake Plummer, or Jeff Gracia) to come in this offseason.

I really can't see they building a soccer stadium across from MMP, it will be nothing but horror trying to find a parking spot. But, I can see they building it on the old Astroworld site.

I agree. Say NO to a suburban stadium!