Ryan34 said:

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How about that playoff performance by Trevor Lawrence?

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Not sure what to make of the big picture there, with that awful 1st half. Doubt that act flies next week.

Aust Ag said:

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Ryan34 said:

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How about that playoff performance by Trevor Lawrence?

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Not sure what to make of the big picture there, with that awful 1st half. Doubt that act flies next week.

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Amazing comeback, no doubt. Or epic choke job by the Chargers. Starting 4-16 with 4 INTs is still incredibly head-scratching though.

coastalAg said:

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Also, don't look now, but CJ Stroud has not declared yet. Some rumors that he may be headed back to school.

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Well good news, he just announced for the NFL draft.

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3 Toed Pete said:

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So if Cal has had a falling out with Caserio, someone has Cal's ear and he's listening. Hannah?

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Funny/sad how easy it is to believe someone has Simple Cal's ear snd is telling him what to think.

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In yesterday's Chronicle Brian Smith made a one sentence reference to Hannah now being involved with the Texans. This may be as simple as she and their kids are tired of hearing the wisecracks when they go out in public and want Cal to get this organization on the right track.

So who is she listening to? The know-it-all husband of one of her best friends?

It's laughable to think this is possible, but it is possible.

Are the Texans set on drafting a young QB, or is there a possibility of the organization signing a free agent for the next few years. A decent one (QBR of at least 50) would cost $35 - $40 million a year and you'd be talking about QB's like Garoppolo, Carr, or Jackson. They are a clear upgrade over Mills, but cost a bunch more. Do you want to take the long and potentially misguided journey with Young, Stroud, or Richardson... meaning you want to be Jacksonville in 3-4 years? Or, do you get an above average QB off the market and address all other issues with the intent to be in the playoffs sooner?

Hannah is very much involved. From what I've gathered it's just as much if not more than Cal.

Have yet to figure out if that's good or bad.

One thing to think about in the coming months is the fact that Stroud and Watson have the same agent. I'm curious if his agent would steer him in the direction of refusing to sign if he gets drafted by Houston. That hasn't happened since Eli Manning almost 20 years ago but with it could certainly happen again.

Do not do business with that agent if possible. Especially after he played the Texans.

Is Not a Turtle said:

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Do not do business with that agent if possible. Especially after he played the Texans.

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That's the Texans fault.

If someone gives you what you want you ask for it.

That's being an agent.

going back to the danger of a defensive-minded coach...

we saw it last night in the Cowboys-Bucs game.

Tampa has 4th & 3 at midfield with 4 minutes to go in the 1st half trailing Dallas 12-0.

and Todd Bowles -- who we already knew was a terrible coach -- elects to punt.

just an awful decision. The modern game favors offense across the board. Cannot give up possessions -- especially when trailing -- in favorable down & distance situations

Interviewed Payton yesterday and Demeco to interview later this week.

I'm not sold on Payton especially since they'd have to give up a pick. I definitely wouldn't give up 1.12 and I'm not sure I'd give NO 2.2.

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going back to the danger of a defensive-minded coach...

we saw it last night in the Cowboys-Bucs game.

Tampa has 4th & 3 at midfield with 4 minutes to go in the 1st half trailing Dallas 12-0.

and Todd Bowles -- who we already knew was a terrible coach -- elects to punt.

just an awful decision. The modern game favors offense across the board. Cannot give up possessions -- especially when trailing -- in favorable down & distance situations

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Saw something today about how there is only 1 Defensive-minded coach left in the playoffs, the rest came from the other side of the ball.

The least talented team can't afford to trade top draft picks for a coach. It makes no sense. Maybe they can trade Tunsil and a later round pick for Payton.

#Lions OC Ben Johnson informed interested teams he’s staying in Detroit, per sources.

Johnson was slated to travel Wednesday to interview with the #Panthers. But he feels Detroit is building something special and wants to see it through. Should be a hot HC name again next year. pic.twitter.com/vUNLyKFtLf

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 18, 2023

I get not wanting to give up picks, but on the flip side who's to say Nicky C will even draft anyone worth a **** with one of those picks. Payton has at least a track record of success to go off of, not to mention Nicky C's previous head coaching hires have been dog *****...

I'm no John Maclain Texans guru, but nobody comes to mind as being highly regarded and successful that Nicky C has hit on besides Pierce and he wasn't an early pick.

ETA: quick google search shows Pitre has been pretty good this year.

Texans are a joke either way until Nicky C and Cal GTFO.

I wouldn't call John McClain a guru, most on here are more knowledgeable than him.

maca1028 said:

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I wouldn't call John McClain a guru, most on here are more knowledgeable than him.

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AustinCountyAg said:

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maca1028 said:

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I wouldn't call John McClain a guru, most on here are more knowledgeable than him.

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Yeah, mine was a joke too

Out of boredom right now I'm just going to make some guesses on the current HC searches. A lot of what I'm basing this on is taking the opposite of what they just got done firing.

Arizona - fired Kingsbury, offensive minded coach who somehow landed an NFL job even though he wasn't successful in college with Mahomes on his team.
Guess: DeMeco Ryans, young top notch DC w/out HC experience. Also comes from the same division, they want to take their opponents strength and use it against them. Ryans has seen a SF team be successful with several QBs this year, I don't think he's going to be worried about Murray. Picking at 3 gives them the chance to draft Anderson, who can be Arizona's version of Bosa.
Dark Horse: Ejiro Evero

Carolina - fired Matt Rhule, successful college HC whose team was never able to turn the corner. Historically college coaches fail in the NFL, but Tepper hired him anyway.
Guess: Wilks, after Rhule was fired following a 1-4 start the Panthers went 6-6 with him at the helm. Wilks has already been a HC in the NFL, Carolina has some good pieces but needs a QB in free agency to have a chance, they could turn the corner quickly with the right guy.
Dark Horse: Ken Dorsey

Denver - fired Nathaniel Hackett, was a former offensive assistant that had Russell Wilson and couldn't seem to score points.
Guess: Sean Payton, not rocket science, new ownership with deep pockets and has an organization that historically is a winner. They want the best guy money can buy, Payton is that guy. Regardless of the issues in Denver I also think Payton is a coach that believes he can win anywhere and this is a team he can see himself running as long as they can figure out the compensation for NO.
Dark Horse: Dan Quinn

Houston - fired Lovie Smith, old school defensive NFL coach with a long history in the league both as a HC and coordinator. Team played hard for him, but couldn't score points when it mattered and also gave up points when they needed to hold.
Guess: Shane Steichen, young OC in Philly, previous OC with the Chargers. Has an offense where Jalen Hurts has become an MVP contender, strong offensive line, wr corps, and rb play, this is basically the opposite of what we saw in Houston this year. As much as I want Ryans, I just feel like it isn't going to happen.
Dark Horse: Mike Kafka

Indy - fired Frank Reich, historically an offensive coach, first stink as a HC in the NFL. Couldn't turn them into a strong team, but that can be primarily attributed to lack of strong QB play.
Guess: Dan Quinn, strong defensive coach who also has HC experience, and coached a team in the Super Bowl. Had great defenses in Seattle and currently in Dallas. I think Irsay would have gone after Harbaugh but it sounds like he's staying at Michigan, with that being the case I'm thinking Quinn is their guy.
Dark Horse: Eric Bieniemy

before the Texans did any team ever have any contact about Nicky C as a GM? Curios if he was ever sought after by any other organization besides the Texans?

There it is...it's ALWAYS some stupid movie reference or story with him

Payton to Denver seems pretty unlikely to happen.

For one they have no draft capital after going all in for Russell Wilson (who he'd be tied to no matter what). This means they have nothing to offer NO for Payton and if they gave up whatever it is they have then he'd be severely handcuffed in the draft.

Also the Elway/Payton dynamic would be something else.

It just doesn't seem like a good option for him. Hell it may be the worse option on the table for him.

because I have two toddlers at home and its very hard for me sit down on a sunday afternoon and actually "watch" a game for three hours straight uninterrupted. And after the Deshaun crap and Hopkins trade I lost a lot of interest in following the Texans.

I apologize for not being a dedicated member of the Bullpen.

AustinCountyAg said:

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before the Texans did any team ever have any contact about Nicky C as a GM? Curios if he was ever sought after by any other organization besides the Texans?

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I'm not sure if he had contact or interviews with any other team. I kind of remember NE not granting teams permission to interview him but I may be wrong on that.

Regardless Nick was on track to be a GM whether it be with the Texans or not. He was highly thought of in NFL circles and it was widely known that he would be a GM somewhere soon.

Again...If the Texans wouldn't have hired him someone else would've.

I mean, you can watch the game highlights in like 8-10 minutes on YouTube.

The Porkchop Express said:

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I mean, you can watch the game highlights in like 8-10 minutes on YouTube.

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watching highlights doesn't say much about a players overall performance in a game.

It's an improvement on watching nothing!