I’m a really classy guy. Mainly because I sit behind the comfort of a laptop and deride others whenever possible – especially if those others are anyone associated with the Tennessee Titans, or Jason Babin.
So today, when word came down that Peyton Manning put his middle finger in Bud Adams’ face and said “no thanks, I don’t want to join your meth-riddled band of barefoot, banjo-picking hillbillies because they and you are garbage,” I was quite happy.
I still have absolutely no doubt that Mario Williams would be a Titan right now if not for Bud Adams meddling in the affairs of his football people. That said I can’t blame him for trying. Going in to the Peyton chase, Bud and his pile of sh*t team had two things going for it. First, they were in Tennessee, where for some reason it was thought Peyton Manning would want to return after suffering there during college. Second, the Titans are in the AFC South, where Peyton would have a chance to stick a football up the Colts’ collective rear end twice a year for the next few years.
Yet – despite ALL those advantages PLUS the alleged “percentage of ownership” deal that Bud was offering, PLUS the fact that Bud was willing to pay him more than anyone else – Peyton Manning STILL chose to go elsewhere. What does that say about Bud Adams? Or the Titans? COUGH-COUGH or Tennessee COUGH.
So Bud demands Peyton, and as a result the Titans miss out on Mario Williams, one of the top center free agents Scott Wells or Chris Myers, and you know – who knows who else. But hey, Bud is still going to stick it to us by signing Joel Dreessen! OH GOD NO?
In all seriousness though – this clearly hasn’t been a very “good” or exciting offseason for the Texans, but really – what would you have them do? They signed their star RB of the present and future, Arian Foster. Good on them. The Texans would have been absolutely BONKERS to match the Raiders’ offer for Mike Brisiel. Lawrence Vickers did a really good job for the Texans, but they found him on the cheap and they have another fullback already in James Casey who opens the offense up to a lot of other possibilities.
Mario Williams was never, ever going to re-sign with the Texans and I’m not the slightest bit surprised to hear the big man himself say that the Texans never bothered to make an offer – and why would they? It would have been laughed at.
The one that hurts is certainly Eric Winston, but he’s just an old-fashioned cap casualty. You couldn’t keep Winston and Myers, and cutting Jacoby Jones wouldn’t have been enough to retain Winston. On top of that, the Texans MUST start making hard cuts anyway, because next year Connor Barwin, Duane Brown, and I believe Matt Schaub are all up – and the Texans may want to start kicking around a new deal for Brian Cushing as well.
Presently, the Texans obviously don’t have enough cap space to sign a free agent of any significance. They barely have enough to sign their own upcoming draft picks. My point is – the tough cuts may not be over. If you really want the Texans to sign a decent free agent – be ready to say goodbye to DeMeco Ryans. Also – don’t worry – as soon as the Texans need the money, you will all be ecstatic when they cut Jacoby.
Mar 19, 2012 at 21:49:27
Big words from someone who wrote for a Titans blog.
Mar 19, 2012 at 21:51:23
I would do it again, too!
Mar 20, 2012 at 02:20:37
First of all, you are not classy at all. You actually sound a lot more like a Cowboys or Titans fan than most Texans fans I’ve met, no offense. But that is how they sound when they talk football.
As far as your free agency claims, Mario Williams visited and never left Buffalo before Bud Adams publicly said he was going to make a run for Peyton. Buffalo did not let him leave, they did good; Mario had other visits scheduled. Had he left Buffalo would Tennessee had signed him? Maybe but you’ll never know because your name is not Greg Cosell nor Pat Kirwan, so don’t act like it.
As far as Dressen, he first visited with the Saints, then the Bengals. No word on him visiting the Titans. Again, you are a fan blogger, nothing more.
Brisiel and Winston, I don’t like none of the departures but the coaching staff obviously thinks our back ups can get the job done so I guess I agree with you on those.
And as far as cap space, NO ONE knows exact amounts. Not ESPN, nor NFL Network’s “sources” unless you’re Rick Smith. So my educated guess here would be that we will try to extend Connor and especially Duane Brown during this coming regular season and not wait until it’s done. What would Connor’s value be if he has another 11-12 sack season? Or if Duane does not allow ONE sack all season AGAIN? I think we have a little money saved up for that and knowing how Rick Smith wants to take care of “our” players, it would not surprise me a bit. So I would think Winston and Brisiel are more of a Brown casualty that they were Myers. Myers was always going to stay in my opinion, he shopped around to find out his market value.
Anyways, you made a few good points but your overall tone and accuracy on your thoughts is a little embarrassing, especially if you are a Texans fan.
Mar 20, 2012 at 15:03:05
Lol
Mar 20, 2012 at 17:31:35
Noooooo! Demeco traded. Better be for good reason. I hate this offseason
Mar 20, 2012 at 17:43:13
Ryans to the Eagles…..Either I trust in what Wade is doing, or I’m bout to f-in Loose it….He might not of been a good fit for the 3-4, but he was a true leader…they better use that money they just saved WISELY!…Damn, what a tough offseason to be witnessing
Mar 20, 2012 at 18:14:29
They traded demyco
Mar 20, 2012 at 21:25:05
Francis, Chris is a Texan fan, but he’s not a blind fan! He tells it how it is! He knows what he’s talking about! Why don’t you start your own blog instead of bitching on his!!??
Mar 20, 2012 at 23:21:08
Francis, take YO sorry ass on somewhere with that dumb shit your talking….Chris, a Titan or Cowboys fan??? Boy get Real!!!! Just like Shaston said, he’s not a blind fan. He’s speakings whats real!We 100% Ride for the Texans but u gotta be a dumb ass if you think, fans cant disagree from time to time with what the Texans do…if YOU completely agree with everything the Texans do then Imma need u to grow some Nuts because NO fan in this world ever does..not even “Clipper Darrel”…so take Shaston’s advice and create your own blog, Schmuck Ass Boi!!