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[ESPN] Texans releasing Demaryius Thomas

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by Juxtaposed Jolt, Feb 12, 2019.

  1. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25979799/texans-release-veteran-wr-demaryius-thomas

    EDIT: Ninja'd by that dastardly @zeeshan2 in the offseason thread :D
     
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  2. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    That totally sucks. I hate it when a guy gets cut due to injury. He didn't do anything wrong, yet his career is most likely over.

    Meanwhile, Hunt gets picked up by the Browns. Such is the NFL, I guess.
     
  3. YOLO

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    it was a longshot for them to pay him $14 mil next season anyway. maybe he returns on a cheap deal after he recovers
     
  4. Fantasma Negro

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    Very understandable move. Hope he gets a chance to play again but he never really fit the offense. Not like this guy would
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    Hard pass.
    And Thomas did fit the offense imo. The running game really picked up when he arrived don’t underestimate what a good blocking WR can do to a rushing attack and he was reliable when we did target him.
     
  6. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Oh yeah, I totally get the business / financial aspect of it all. It just sucks because DT wanted to prove he had something left in the tank, and now he might not get a chance to prove it for anyone in the NFL.
     
  7. jb86

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    We need to trade for this guy asap.
     
  8. Fulgore

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    Dang. Hate to see that happen to DT. Classy guy
     
  9. red5rocket

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    He'll probably get released but it'll save the Bucs $10M regardless.
     
  10. DieHard Rocket

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    This was going to happen regardless of the injury. But the injury is definitely a huge blow to the chances of bringing him back on a cheaper deal.
     
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    Random question, but who pays for his physical rehab and everything now? Is he on the hook for all that, or do the Texans have to help out with some of it?
     
  12. TheRealist137

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    should have tried harder to get Desean Jackson
     
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    Generally the player will hook up with one of these guys that owns a gym (like AP), and they'll let him use their facilities to rehab. I'm sure the player pays for whatever equipment fees, additional trainers, extra resources, etc. that he needs to help move his rehab along. It also helps the gym owner with marketing, and branding if you've got some professional athletes in your facility working out.
     
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    Shame for DT.
    Also a shame losing a 4th rounder.
     
  16. Nimo

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    So he was driving around hilly as Denver on a torn achilles, either his wife is lazy or his side chick is lazy, one of them is supposed to protect the gravy train smh
     
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  19. Fantasma Negro

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    70 in a 30 and you flip your car with no other cars on the road, it wouldn't surprise me if it comes out that he was driving under the influence
     
  20. Houstunna

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    Two instances within two weeks. Thomas needs to pump the brakes.
     

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