Houston Texans News: July 11
Stephen Anderson Jersey White , 2018 Houston Texans NewsAndre Johnson: Hopkins ‘arguably the best’ in NFL - NFL.com80’s always right.Ex-Texans
cheerleaders drop lawsuit, opt for arbitration - Houston ChronicleA major
development in the Texans cheerleader case.NFL NewsBills RB McCoy denies
domestic violence allegation - NFL.comThe Buffalo Pro Bowler is facing serious
consequences if true.DeMarco: Derrick Henry can be ‘the guy’ for Titans -
NFL.comWith DeMarco gone, could Derrick Henry be the answer?NFLPA files
grievance against NFL’s anthem policy - NFL.comAnother chapter in the national
anthem saga.Houston & Collegiate SportsBregman delivers 5-foot walk-off
after 2 HRs - Astros.comOne of the wildest endings ever.The Case for Carmelo -
The Dream ShakeWhy the Rockets should be pursuing Carmelo AnthonyHouston Dash
host Orlando Pride on 70’s night - Dynamo TheoryGet your disco shoes on! The
first overall pick of the 2-14 NFL Draft is about a third of the way through the
fifth and final season on his rookie contract. It has taken quite a while, but
Jadeveon Clowney has elevated his play to become one of the most disruptive
defenders in the league. Even through all of the injuries and quick-to-react
pundits who called him a “major bust,” Clowney emerged last season after the
loss of J.J. Watt as a premier run-stopper and good pass rusher. With all the
injuries and doubt behind him, the Texans exercised the fifth-year option on his
rookie contract for $12.306 million dollars. Last year, Clowney put up 9.5
sacks, which was tied for 19th in the league. Clowney made the Pro Bowl for the
second time and earned his keep last year. So far this year
D'Onta Foreman Jersey White , he has 2.5 sacks and 12 tackles. Not jaw-dropping numbers, but you have to put his impact into the context of a
professional football game. Teams are showing him far more respect this year by
constantly double teaming him or chipping him with a tight end or running back.
Even so, Clowney bursts through opposing blockers better than most in the
league. A significant portion of Clowney’s contribution cannot be seen on the
stat sheet. To account for Jadeveon Clowney means you have to protect yourself
from his speed off the edge. By providing the offensive line assistance in
blocking him, it gives Houston’s secondary and linebackers one less person to
worry about beating them downfield. Especially for teams with an immobile QB,
the Jadeveon Clowney Effect is equivalent to having 9 versus 11. Film doesn’t
lie, but stat sheets and numbers are a player’s resume. He only recorded 59
tackles last year for the Texans - fifth best on the team. Last year was the
first time in Clowney’s career he playled a full 16 game season. If the Texans
want to double down on Clowney, he needs to make it through another season fully
healthy and light up opposing quarterbacks while doing so. The Texans have
already placed a serious investment in Clowney’s future. Waiting patiently for
years for him to develop and get over injury after injury cost the team several
years of quality play while he healed. Watching Khalil Mack, who was drafted
later by the Raiders
Womens Jose Altuve Jersey , flourish while Clowney sat on a spin bike during games was tough to watch. Now that Clowney is healthy, the team and fans
finally get to enjoy the carnage as Clowney demonstrates the epitome of
athleticism on a play-by-play basisFor some, the decision to keep Clowney is
predicated on the long-term winning probability of having him on the team. In
this line of discussion, it is not just that Clowney makes the Texans better -
but does his value make us more likely to win a Super Bowl? Usually, this can be
extended throughout the team in the “window of opportunity” debate.This
conversation always comes up when deciding to pay big-time players in any sport.
Can this Texans squad or the next five years of this team win a Super Bowl
without Jadeveon on the roster? Immediately, my first thought is “no” simply
because there is no foreseeable future where the Texans can acquire such a
singular raw talent without paying a similar fee for his skills. Combine that
notion with the Deshaun Watson rookie contract window, J.J. Watt’s career
trajectory, DeAndre Hopkins’ prime
http://www.thetexanslockerroom.com/authentic-vyncint-smith-jersey , and the other 6-8 vital players on the roster, and you have the makings of a
title contender. Therefore if you are going to be “all in” to win it all, you
need to have the best collection of talent possible.The rebuttal to a
must-have-Clowney debate is the route the Texans took in 2011 when they signed
Daniel Manning and Johnathan Joseph at the same price tag as one Nnamdi
Asomugha. Remember him? Side bar: You’re telling me the Texans’ front office
actually made a good free agent decision? I am, BRB reader. Clowney has stated
that he wants to be paid in the same ballpark as Khalil Mack and Aaron Donald
who both signed mega-deals this offseason. To do so would cost the Texans a
legitimate fortuneAaron Donald became the highest paid defensive player in the
NFL with a six-year, $135 million dollar contract guarantees Donald $87 million
to continue to play in Los Angeles. The next day, the Bear’s newly acquired
linebacker Khalil Mack penned in a $141 million dollar contract with $90 million
of guaranteed. With either Aaron Donald or Khalil Mack’s contract, you could pay
the entire Texans’ offensive line and then have several million dollars left to
buy a house in River Oaks. Imagine spreading over $100 million dollars over a
few new offensive tackles, a young cornerback free agent
http://www.thetexanslockerroom.com/authentic-greg-mancz-jersey , and some depth at safety? Weighing the impact of several dependable free agent
signings over keeping Clowney is a true test of this team’s values. There are a
lot of varying opinions on Clowney’s future in Houston, whether to eat the
fruits of our labor and patience or spread the wealth to multiple positions.The
question is whether, with the current level of play we are seeing from Jadeveon
Clowney, is he playing at a level worthy of a maximum contract.Though we do not
have the full answer yet, at least we know what Clowney thinks:
