Texans coverage and the NFL http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Texans needed a tackle and reached a bit for Duane Brown. They missed out on some players moving back they got extra picks and Brown has potential but not likely a premier tackle for the first round but there was growing talk about him lately and 49ers were reportedly looking at him http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Ravens keep moving, after missing out on Matt Ryan at #8 they traded back to #26... now they came back up to #18 to select Delaware QB Joe Flacco. Which other team moves up into round one for Brohm or Henne? The Ravens got their #2 QB on their board. Flacco looks the part and they have to be happy. The Texans move down to #26, most had them looking corner and Mike Jenkins may still be there... not likely but possible http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Ok here is our final 2008 NFL Mock Draft. Glad we got the first pick right and guaranteed not to get all 32 thanks to the Patriots, but never came close anyway http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net So it's time to release our first 2008 NFL Mock Draft - another will come Friday before the draft. There is lots of intrigue and different scenarios and some trades will factor in of course, but we'll take a look where things are at now. See our 2008 NFL Mock Draft http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The NFL draft is a crapshoot and the 2008 version appears to be a little more than usual. No true #1 pick, some safer picks, some with more upside.... then there is the one constant, the danger of drafting a wide receiver in round one. Rookie receivers usually do not make a big impact, junior wide receivers may be flashy choices but are even more dangerous. This year the name moving up the charts is Devin Thomas... who? He is from Michigan State and a one year wonder. Let's see a junior with only one year of production, runs fast and has good size.. shoot him up the board.... danger! What about a couple receivers who were consider near the top - Mario Manningham and Malcolm Kelly - both juniors and both falling down the boards. Neither ran a quality 40 time, but they have excuses. Those are part of the problem. Manningham lied about failing drug tests in college, then admitted to it and then sounded like an idiot on a national radio show. He clearly doesn't get it, but it appears NFL GM's do and there is little chance he goes in round one now. Kelly didn't run well and blamed his school for changing the surface he was to run on.... you see he had special shoes and everything. Ok this shoe thing is true of everyone now a days (ugh) but to come out and bash the school was an immature and dumb move on his part. Why do people get so caught up on a 40 time of someone on a track with special shoes when they have been preparing to run this drill for months. Are they ever asked to run the 40 without pads and in tracks shoes during a game? Jerry Rice ran a 4.55 40 coming out of college but didn't look that slow when the speedy Redskins corner Darrell Green was chasing him... who really cares. I understand it has some value but it is far too overrated. How many times do receivers run in the 4.3s and then you hear people say that team needs receivers you can stretch the field and their current group isn't getting it done. The 40 speed doesn't make them a deep threat. Even better there have been top track guys playing receiver in the NFL and referred to as more of a possession guy... not saying the assessment was wrong but pointing out they were track stars just a couple years ago... NFL speed is different than track speed. Being fast at one doesn't make you fast at the other, get it? There are plenty of teams needing a receiver and some will reach for one, more will regret than will rejoice and fans will be excited in April and forget their names in October... such is life in the NFL in April http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Texans have signed former Broncos safety Nick Ferguson http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Interestingly former Jaguars QB Quinn Gray has signed a one year deal to be a backup for the Texans who currently have Matt Schaub as the starter and Sage Rosenfels as his backup http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Vikings have signed former Seahawk and Texans safety Michael Boulware. In their Tampa 2 defense he will be playing closer to the line and providing run support, if he were to win the starting job (that may not be a good sign). He is a liability in coverage but it's possible he could find a role in this defense that limits his weakness and plays to his strengths of attacking the line and playing fast. He was a linebacker in college and still plays that way http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Texans have resigned two players, safety Will Demps (earlier announced and now official) and DE N.D. Kalu http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Texans have signed 39 year old punter Matt Turk to a 2 year $2.35 million deal http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston TExans have sent a 6th round pick this year to the Broncos for restricted free agent center Chris Myers http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Texans have signed former Browns LB Chaun Thompson to a 2 year contract to add depth http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Texans have signed former Titans RB Chris Brown to compete with Ahman Green for the starting spot, they both will likely split carries regardless of who starts though http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Giants fixed a nearly broken season last year to end up Super Bowl champs and now it seems they think they can fix a broken Carr too. They have agreed to a one year $1 million deal with former Panthers failure David Carr to backup Eli Manning (better hope he doesn't get hurt). QB coach Chris Palmer knows him from their time in Houston together, but that didn't end too well either. In the end it isn't a very expensive risk considering they didn't have a great backup anyway and Carr isn't guaranteed to make the roster http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Texans have resigned safety Will Demps to a 2 year $4.75 million deal http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Seahawks added a needed tight end in free agency signing former Texan and Bronco Jeb Putzier is familiar with the team's West Coast offense and is hoping to improve on a bad 2007 http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Texans have signed former Seahawks LB Kevin Bentley to a 3 year $4 million deal to replace their LB depth which took a hit yesterday with the loss of Charlie Anderson http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Dolphins have been active in remaking their roster signing Texans LB Charlie Anderson to a 3 year contract, Raiders QB Josh McCown to a 2 year deal, Titans DT Randy Starks to a 5 year deal and Giants LB Torbor to a four-year deal http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Cowboys CB Jacques Reeves is leaving Dallas but staying in Texas as he has signed with the Houston Texans. No word on how much they paid, but he doesn't look like a great addition to us http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Free agency always make some scratch their head at the over priced deals and players who get picked on the previous get hyped up. For the moment we pick former Cowboys corner Jacques Reeves who is far too popular on the first day of free agency with the Bucs, Saints, Rams, Chiefs and Texans all in hot pursuit of someone who will play with a target on his back. Funny the Saints are in it, didn't they have the same thing happen last year with Jason David. If he goes to Tampa or Kansas City he may ft better in their Tampa 2 defense which won't make him run and cover deep as much http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have resigned WR Andre Davis to a 4 year $16 million deal with half of that guaranteed http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Carolina Panthers have signed former Panther... WR Muhsin Muhammad and dumped the hugely disappointing QB David Carr who sees his career definitely in the rearview mirror http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have trimmed their roster a bit before the start of free agency letting centers Mike Flanagan and Drew Hodgdon, TE Jeb Putzier and LB Shawn Barber go. The team had hoped Putzier would be their starter at tight end after Gary Kubiak brought him over from Denver but it just didn't work out that way. Flanagan will land as a valuable backup for a year or two yet and don't rule out a return to Green Bay http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Ah yes tax time is near and the pain of seeing how much money we fork over to cause deep pain in our stomachs. Then of course there is all the good that comes from it, such as members of congress spending the day listening to the he said she said of Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee (don't forget Andy Pettitte too) and now a new wonderful word "Nannygate", ugh what has this world come to? Add to that Arlen Specter grilling NFL commissioner Roger Goodell over the spygate issue, threatening congressional hearings and the league's antitrust exemption. Do these blowhard's not have anything better to do with their days??? Do we not have any serious issues to be tackled in this great country that we have time to bicker and seek headlines with this crap? Hey guys call me when you fix the economy, health care, homelessness in this rich country and a list longer than.... then we can get around to which retired baseball players did what. Other than Barry Bonds the rest of this is ridiculous and makes me not want to pay attention to the sports we all love so much. This country has become addicted to soap opera's and reality crap where everyone wants their 15 minutes. It's not like this is all brand new, the Steelers of the 70s admittedly used steroids and they certainly were not alone but no one is calling to take back their Super Bowl wins. Lester Hayes is probably my favorite corner of all time, but he reported used something to help him get a better grip. Can we all just move on and focus on trying to fix things rather than going over the top about the past. Either way Roger was dominant, the Patriots were superior and as much as it pains us Bonds was a Hall of Famer before they all crossed the line http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Each year some teams struggle with the decision to pay a running back big money. A couple years ago it was the Seahawks Shaun Alexander who got the big deal and has done nothing since. This the Chiefs Larry Johnson held out for a big contract to have a horrible year. Meanwhile the Packers lack of a running game was a huge concern this year, and out of nowhere comes Ryan Grant who was with the Giants during training camp and he now has a 5 yard per carry average. Some thought they should have kept Ahman Green even at age 30, but he has logged only 70 carries this year for the Texans and 260 yards for a huge 3.7 yard average, and wasn't that a concern last year how the last two years in Green bay his average was down. The Broncos have shown it for years that you can get by without a huge contract to a back, though they did pay a bit this year for Travis Henry, and Selvin Young is out-performing him. It is hard to let them go or not pay them, but it can be hard on the future if you do too often as well http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The NFL suffered a tragedy with the loss of Redskins safety Sean Taylor who was shot in his home during a suspected buglary, he was 24 years old. We extend our sympathy to Sean's family, friends and teammates http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Texans center Steve McKinney is done for the year after suffering a torn ACL Sunday. He will be replaced by Mike Flanagan http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans will no longer be an easy task for the Colts. An injury riddled Texans team continue to fight in a 30-24 loss. Without Andre Johnson and losing Ahman Green in the first half the offense was sure to be challenged but never gave in. The Colts were patient and smart but are finding some new challenges in their division http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Texans DT Cedric Killings was taken off the field on a stretcher after a neck injury on special teams. He reportedly had feeling in his extremities http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans are off to a 2-0 start after a 34-21 win over the Panthers... on the road. Matt Schaub was a good choice for the team, he threw for 227 yards on 20 of 28 passing and had 2 TDs. In the battle of two of the top receivers in the game Texans WR Andre Johnson had 7 catches for 120 yards and 2 TDs, but Panthers WR Steve Smith had 8 catches for 153 and 3 TDs http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have signed free agent safety Will Demps to a one year deal according to ESPN. Demps was on IR with the Giants before being released with an injury settlement. Now the Texans have two new safeties to get up to speed in their defense http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Texans safety Jason Simmons is done for the year after injuring his knee in the opening game. Good thing they acquired Michael Boulware from Seattle already. He won't start next week but does provide some depth. Strong in run support he has been a liability in coverage. Remember he was a linebacker in college and watching him, many times he still looks like it http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net A year afterwards Mario looked Super today for the Texans as they won on opening day and looked good doing it over the Chiefs who helped by turning the ball over 4 times. Don't win many games like that boys http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks swapped disappointing high round picks on cutdown day. The Seahawks send former 2nd round pick safety Michael Boulware to Houston for former 1st round pick DE Jason Babin http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have released WR Keenan McCardel and punter Chad Stanley.The 37 year old McCardell was added before camp to bring another solid veteran receiver to the group but he was beat out by the youngsters. Gramps will be a possible pickup during the season if there is an injury, but retirement seems to be calling http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have placed LT Charles Spencer on the PUP list to start the season and released FB Patrick Pass, who came over from the Patriots this year. He was a key versatile player for the Patriots but didn't fit as well as a straight fullback in Houston http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips returns to Houston tonight for a preseason game that is much more to him. Wade was an assistant for the Houston Oilers and his father was the head coach. Not to mention all that in-state rivalry stuff and it being the third pre-season game which means more etc etc, Wade wants to win this game for personal reasons too http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Here is a great article by Fox Sports' John Czarnecki about how the NFL rookie are being paid way too much. "It doesn't make sense that LaRon Landry is the highest paid safety in the game," Cowboys executive Stephen Jones told me. "And that Joe Thomas (Cleveland's top pick) has a better deal than Tom Brady. For example, Chiefs running back Larry Johnson signed yesterday for less guaranteed money than what Johnson and Thomas collected, and only a moron would say those rookies deserve more than one of the NFL's best running backs... we're right there with you John, good work http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Texans have added some depth to their backfield signing RB Patrick Pass http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have signed first round pick DT Amobi Okoye before camp begins. Okoye signed a six year deal, but the 6th year can be voided if he meets certain incentives according to the Houston Chronicle http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Texans swapped aging veteran receivers to pair with Andre Johnson the off season, gone is Eric Moulds and in is a hometown guy, Keenan McCardell who agreed to a one year $860,000 contract according to the Houston Chronicle. McCardell spent last season with the Chargers and had just 36 catches last year. The Texans he has a little more gas left in the tank http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Tennessee Titans added veteran depth at receiver signing former Bills and Texans WR Eric Moulds to a one year deal. The Titans had sniffed around earlier in the off season and didn't bite, but now on the eve of camp decided they needed a veteran presence. No guarantee of a roster spot as they are high on their young receivers, but don't count on Moulds being released. Vince Young needs a veteran presence to mix in with the youth and Moulds is a good fit http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Texans take 19 year old DT Amobi Okoye number 10 in the first round. The Texans are really putting an effort to improve their defense. Okoye will be teamed with last year's number one overall and each of them are good at getting after the QB. We would have gone for a corner, but you can't argue Okoye is a great young kid, 19 years old and could have a great and very long future in the NFL. He will help Williams have a better second year a well. Corner is a deep spot and the Texans can still get quality later on http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The New York Giants bolstered their depth by signing DT Marcus Bell and defensive back Michael Stone, they also agreed to terms on a 2 year deal for QB Anthony Wright to backup Eli Manning according to the Star-Ledger. Super bust WR Charles Rodgers was also in for a workout as he tries (sort of) to get back into the league, no confirmation of the reported yawns during his running of the 40, though we did confirm no one actually fell asleep before he crossed the finish line (good thing he ran it midday). It is Stone's 4th team in four years, he played in a couple games last year for the Texans. Bell was released earlier this off season by the Lions. Wright was with the Bengals last year and the Ravens before that where he started 14 games in 4 years http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The New Orleans Saints signed former Texans LB Troy Evans to a 2 year $1.32 million deal that included a $100,000 signing bonus according to ESPN http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net There's a new Carr in the driveway in Carolina, not a shiny new one as this one has some dents and dings but it's not too old and could be a keeper. David Carr has chosen the Panthers as his new team agreeing to a two year deal according to the Charlotte Observer. Panther's head coach John Fox maintains that Jake Delhomme is the starter, but the addition of Carr will put some pressure on him and if he struggles again this year there may be a short leash. Carr never really got going in Houston, battered in his first year and protection was an issue every year. That leads some to wonder if he can regain his form... from college. It would do him well to sit the bench a bit and regroup, if he is mentally strong enough he could re-emerge and make a new name for himself http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have agreed to term on a 2 year deal with former Dolphins and Lions CB Jamar Fletcher according to ESPN. Fletcher was a first round bust for the Dolphins but in his travels to San Diego and Detroit he has fared a bit better. He hopes to stick as the nickel back for the Texans http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Seahawks will have former Texans QB David Carr in for a two days visit after he leaves the Carolina Panthers today according to the Seattle Times. Many expect Carr to sign a one year deal with the Seahawks to backup Matt Hasselbeck and provide insurance if he doesn't come back from his shoulder surgery as quick as expected http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have matched the Giants offer sheet to FB Vonta Leach http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have released two players they thought would be the foundation of their team for many years, quarterback David Carr and running back Domanick Williams. Carr never progressed as an NFL quarterback and was replaced by Matt Schaub. Williams suffered a possible career ending knee injury in 2005 that cost him all of last year and is looking likely to be a career ender now http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net All you can say is Wow... the Houston Texans have completed the trade for former Falcons backup QB Matt Schaub by agreeing to a long term contract. That deal... and make sure you're sitting down for this one... $48 million over 6 years with $7 million guaranteed and $20 million in the first three years according to ESPN. He certainly has ability but he has never won a regular season start, has attempted only 161 passes in the regular season completing 84 of them for a measly 52.2%, has thrown 6 TDs and 6 INTs and has a passer rating of 69.2. The backup is always the favorite and looks good but wow is that a lot to pay for an unknown. Granted JaMarcus Russell and Brady Quinn will get more for having done even less but man every father needs to take his boys outside to throw the ball, when night time comes they can go break down the practice films. We like Schaub too but you have to be nervous about this one especially with the way David Carr got beaten behind this line http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Atlanta Falcons are pinning their hopes on Michael Vick. Driving that point home they are close to completing a deal to send backup QB Matt Schaub to the Houston Texans according to ESPN. The Falcons would swap spots with the Texans in the first round this year, the Falcons move from #10 to #8 and get a second round pick both this year and in 2008. The move puts a dagger in David Carr and ends speculation the Texans may take a QB in the first round. The Falcons clearly are the winners here at least for now. If Schaub tears up the league that may change but for now the winner is easy. Everyone seems to love Schaub, but he hasn't played that much to really prove he is the man. I remember another QB everyone loved years back named Rob Johnson. The Bills paid heavily to get him and watch him flop. The Falcons move in front of the Texans and Dolphins in the first round putting them in better position to land either Levi Brown or LaRon Landry as well as an extra second round pick to help new head coach Bobby Petrino get the players he wants http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have signed former Eagles LB Shawn Barber to a 3 year $7 million deal according to the Houston Chronicle. Barber will compete for a starting job but will almost certinly be in the nickel package where he excels http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The New York Giants have signed Texans FB Vonta Leach to an offer sheet. The deal is for 4 years and $8 million with $1.6 million guaranteed according to the Star Ledger. Leach has played with the Packers and Texans and is a good blocker and decent receiver out of the backfield as well. This will spell the end for Jim Finn most likely http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have resigned RB Ron Dayne to backup Ahman Green according to ESPN. Dayne is a good fit in this offense and will provide a nice compliment to Green http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans are not doing changing the linebacker spot. They visited with former Eagles LB Shawn Barber and a deal may not be far off. The Texans already added Danny Clark and have DeMeco Ryans holding down the middle linebacker spot after a superb rookie year http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have signed workman DT Jeff Zgonina to a 2 year deal worth over $2 million including a $250,000 signing bonus according to ESPN. Zgonina was with the Dolphins last year and despite his numerous teams over his career and non-exciting stats he is a solid player who gets the job done and will help improve the depth for the Texans while being a good influence on their younger players on the line http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans need to address their offensive line and specifically at left tackle. Today they signed former Chiefs tackle Jordan Black to a 2 year $3.4 million deal according to ESPN. Black can play on the left side but expect the Texans to look to further improve the line. Black comes without a huge price tag and may be the starter but more competition is needed http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have signed former Jets backup QB Patrick Ramsey to a 2 year deal worth about $5 million according to ESPN. The deal includes $1.5 million in guarantees. Ramsey will backup 2nd year QB Jay Cutler, he had received a lot of attention from teams looking for a reliable backup and may have had a chance to compete for a starting spot in Houston but chose the Broncos instead http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Atlanta Falcons have signed former Texans CB Lewis Sanders. He has excellent size at 6'1 and 210 pounds. He will add a more physical approach to the secondary http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have signed former Saints LB Danny Clark. A solid linebacker prior to last year, his only with the Saints where he struggled mightily. Previous stints in Oakland and Jacksonville were much better, the Texans are hoping he can regain his form http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have resigned CB Roc Alexander and DE N.D. Kalu http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Former Packers RB Ahman Green has signed a 4 year $23 million deal with the Houston Texans. The contract includes $6.5 million guaranteed according to Adam Schefter of the NFL Network. The signing reunites him with former Packers head coach, now Texans assistant head coach Mike Sherman. Green is still a solid back and wanted a multi-year deal worth over $5 million and got it in Houston. At age 30 he won't see the last years of the contract, but will be a good short term solution if the line can open some holes http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have resigned tackle Ephraim Salaam to a 3 year contract. Salaam is best as a backup but did well after being forced into the lineup last year at left tackle http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Cleveland Browns have added former Texans DE Antwan Peek. He will play outside linebacker in the Browns 3-4 defense, a spot he had played previously with the Texans. This will end the Browns interest in Joey Porter http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Tennessee Titans didn't want to pay RB Travis Henry an $8.3 million roster bonus so they released him Saturday. He will be popular very quickly. Denver will be at the top of the teams calling after Ahman Green left without a contract. The Packers too may be interested as the Texans will make a hard push to sign Green when he arrives and hope to have hm locked up before the end of the weekend http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Following up on Andre Johnson's new contract. The Houston Chronicle reports it is for $60 million over 8 years and $15 million is guaranteed. The move actually creates $6 million in cap space for this year http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have signed WR Andre Johnson to a contract extension according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans are hosting WR Ashley Lelie and RB Ahman Green today. Green was in Denver yesterday but wasn't able to agree to terms with him before he left. Green wants a multi-year deal as he knows this is his final contract. The Texans assistant head coach Mike Sherman likes Green and will push to sign him. Lelie would tease to be the compliment to Andre Johnson, but wherever he signs will likely disappoint again and this time the cost will be higher http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Raiders and QB Jeff Garcia are at a stalemate according to the San Francisco Chronicle, and Garcia will be exploring other options while the Raiders look around as well. Garcia has the Bucs, Texans and possibly Broncos interested as well. Though the Broncos will likely be looking for a less expensive option such as Brad Johnson with their money going other places in an active start to free agency. The Raiders have the first pick in the draft but no veteran QB to help the transition for JaMarcus Russell if projections are right. At this point it may be the Bucs that show that most interest and try to get a deal done quickly after losing out on Jake Plummer http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Green Bay Packers very badly want to resign RB Ahman Green, but they were not able to get it done before the start of free agency and now he is looking around. As we reported earlier in the week the Denver Broncos came calling right away and he is in Denver today talking with the Broncos. Another team to watch is the Houston Texans who need a back and assistant head coach Mike Sherman is familiar with what he brings to the table http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Tomorrow morning isn't Christmas but may seem like it in some NFL cities as free agency begins . There will be some quick signing and the sticker price will shock and awe http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have released OL Zach Wiegert, DT Seth Payne and WR Eric Moulds. All three are long in the tooth and nearing the ends of their careers http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans may be clearing some cap space soon. According to the Houston Chronicle RB Domanick Williams, OT Zach Wiegert and DT Seth Payne could all be on their way out due to age and or salary http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net Rumors are swirling about Broncos QB Jake Plummer possibly retiring. Then there are the rumors countering that. Most expect him to end up in Houston replacing David Carr and playing for his old coach. One thing seems certain, he won't be back in Denver to backup Jake Cutler http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans are looking for a third round pick in exchange for QB David Carr who was the number one overall pick years back according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The Texans will be looking for a new starter in free agency and a young QB from the middle rounds of the draft http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net QB David Carr's days may be numbered with the Houston Texans. Owner Bob McNair told the Houston Chronicle that his future is tied to what the team does in free agency http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans will again be looking to improve the line and specifically the left tackle spot with Charles Spencer's injury looking career threatening. Free agency is a bit soft unless someone gets released, but that isn't too likely. They will again have to look to the draft for their man. With the 8th pick Joe Thomas will likely be gone so they will either look to Levi Brown or in the second round if Tony Ugoh or Joe Staley is still available. Left tackle has been a sore spot since the Texans hit the field and injuries contributing a bit to that. Tony Boselli was suppose to secure that spot for the first 7-10 years of the franchise but that didn't work and they have been looking ever since http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=21