Offensive Line

Ersery at LT, Smith at LG until Brown gets hurt, then moves to RT

 

lol so true

 

So they had one of the worst lines in the league and so far have traded out Howard for Smith which is likely a wash. Looks like we are going to hope that Caseri pulls out a couple of gems like green and Fischer in the draft.

 

If it’s a wash then it’s a smart move saving $$$.

 

Definitely a smart move. Just not a move that improves the line which is the more important aspect of the strategy. If they gave out titles for how to cost cut and trim and save and manipulate the cap then the Texans would be in the super bowl every year

 

The way I'm looking at this is we moved higher-priced Howard who was a better RT and only played LG (in a mediocre fashion) because we didn't have better options for a natural OG who made himself a pretty damn good RT, and may fully realize his potential as a pro moving back inside. I know it's a rosy picture, but hell it's the offseason where dreams are still possible.

EDIT: Was just coming back to add the 5th rd pick when I saw @BMoney beat me too it!

 

Swapping out Howard for Braden Smith for essentially half the cost and 5th is a good move by Caserio. They both can play tackle, or guard adequately. That flexibility will be important since Trent Brown is not exactly durable. I think they should also look into BPA across the offensive line in the draft.

 

Not just a straight trade out. Smith is an excellent run blocker in gap. Howard wasn't even an average run blocker most of the time, but he was a little better at pass blocking. With Smith, we already have improved our running game compared to last year (at least on paper we have).

 

If healthy Smith is a much better player.

 

Have you watched Smith play?

Smith, if healthy is a top 10 RT.

 

he’s at least mid and I’ll take it .

now go get a freaking guard and center. This is not enough.

 

Smith is playing LG

 

If he thinks Cody is an Idiot I wonder what are LZ’s thoughts on Landry lol.

 

I think they are moving Smith to guard. Makes perfect sense to me. He is the swing OT umless Fisher can take that job from him.

Not likely for anymore OL signings from FA unless a good deal fall into their lap. They may even trade for someone.

But I think a upgraded RB will do wonders.

Current center is young and can get better.

Unless absolute upgrade why do ir?

 

Is he any good?

 

If you put any stock in PFF then he was one of the worst guards in football.

 

What about Dixon Mayaz? Aaron Wilson said he fits the swarm mentality. Got that nasty dawg in him. @Fulgore

 

If teams thought he was any good, he’d get a better contract than that.