[Official] Texans Offseason Thread

conquistador#11 · Jul 29, 2025

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Heisenberg.

zeeshan2 · Jul 30, 2025

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...st-round-pick-all-32-teams-contract-value#HOU

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Three first-round picks and more: QB C.J. Stroud. While the Texans didn't live up to lofty expectations on offense in 2024, it seems like most of the blame for those issues has been placed on injuries in the receiving corps and dismal offensive line play, which is fair. He spent more time in third-and-long than anybody else and was better in those spots than his teammates deserved; he made a few so good-you-have-to-laugh completions to win games.

And yet, it's fair to consider both of Stroud's seasons as equally meaningful insights into his true level of play. His interception rate, an astronomically low 1% as a rookie, more than doubled last season. Some of those sacks are a product of him trying to extend plays. Of the 31 quarterbacks who dropped back 600 times between 2023 and 2024, he ranked 21st in Total QBR and 27th in off-target rate. He's still right alongside Jayden Daniels in the conversation about the league's best quarterbacks on a rookie deal, but 2025 might recalibrate whether we should count on him to take the leap into MVP consideration or settle in as a merely good signal-caller.

Two first-round picks and more: Edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. He ranks third in pass rush win rate on the edge over the past two seasons, trailing only Micah Parsons (Cowboys) and Myles Garrett (Browns). Pretty good company. Just as the explosion at the top of the wide receiver market has made star rookie wideouts more available, Anderson still having two years left on his rookie deal and a potential fifth-year option to come makes him a huge bargain. Even with prorating his signing bonus, he's making only about $10 million a year over the next two seasons, which is roughly Garrett's monthly rate.

Two first-round picks: WR Nico Collins, CB Derek Stingley Jr. Outside of Pat Surtain, Stingley was the best cornerback in football last season. Per the FTN Football Almanac, he led all cornerbacks in throws toward his direction, and he ranked eighth in DVOA on those passes. He's not in man coverage as much as the Denver star, which makes a difference, but he also didn't commit as many penalties as Surtain, either.

Collins is a good example of how valuable it can be to know where the market's going. After his breakout season in 2023, general manager Nick Caserio signed him to a three-year, $72.8 million extension to start at the end of his rookie deal. That's an average of $24.2 million per season. Since then, eight different wideouts have signed deals with larger multiyear averages, and the top of the market has jumped north of $40 million per season. I'd understand if people thought Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase were better than Collins, but they're going to make about twice as much money per year on their extensions. Leaving rookie contracts aside, Collins is on one of the most team-friendly deals in the league.

One first-round pick: CB Kamari Lassiter. The secondary was the strength of the Texans' lineup last season, with Lassiter and fellow rookie Calen Bullock stepping in and playing well. The second-round pick allowed a completion percentage 11.5 points below expectation in coverage, the third-best mark in the league among corners with at least 200 coverage snaps. There were concerns that he might end up in the slot as a pro, but he was excellent across from Stingley on the outside.

Danielle Hunter was deservedly a Pro Bowler in his first season with the Texans, but he turns 31 this year and has a lot of mileage on his body, having entered the NFL as a 21-year-old in 2015. Of course, after dealing with neck issues a few years ago, he hasn't missed a game in three seasons while racking up 39 sacks and 67 knockdowns, so it's entirely possible teams would see him as an exception to their usual rules about players on the wrong side of 30.
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tallanvor · Jul 31, 2025

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Fulgore · Jul 31, 2025

Sting the 6th best corner and Nico not a top 10 wr? Lol

ROCKSS · Jul 31, 2025

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Sting the 6th best corner and Nico not a top 10 wr? Lol
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My thoughts exactly................GTFO with that noise

TheRealist137 · Jul 31, 2025

Drake London and Davanta above Nico?

Jared Goff, Herbert, and Baker higher rated than CJ? Bro put CJ stroud on the Lions last year and they probably go undefeated.

zeeshan2 · Jul 31, 2025

red5rocket · Jul 31, 2025

conquistador#11 · Jul 31, 2025

Fair ratings..

for Madden '23!!!

Cstyle42 · Jul 31, 2025

conquistador#11 said: ↑

Fair ratings..

for Madden '23!!!
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Change "Fair" to "Political" and i agree.

Fulgore · Aug 1, 2025

Clearly they didn’t watch the cowgirls defense last season.

Shark44 · Aug 1, 2025

Personally, I know it's just a game, but I'm sure our players grew up playing Madden and they have to feel slighted... at least somewhat. The CJ, Nico and Sting ratings are the most aggreges to me.

RB713 · Aug 1, 2025

Should we trade for Stouds bff - Micah Parsons?

cmoak1982 · Aug 1, 2025

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Should we trade for Stouds bff - Micah Parsons?
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Jerry messing up big time with that

ROCKSS · Aug 1, 2025

Listening to 610 at lunch and there nervous about the O Line, they had the OC on and he was not real happy with today`s performance..............I am getting PTSD from last year, they can't be as bad as last year and maybe they just need time to click, only 8 practices in but come on guys

cmoak1982 · Aug 1, 2025

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Listening to 610 at lunch and there nervous about the O Line, they had the OC on and he was not real happy with today`s performance..............I am getting PTSD from last year, they can't be as bad as last year and maybe they just need time to click, only 8 practices in but come on guys
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I’ve read/seen offensive line play has been up and down. But also, QB/WR play has been up and down

Fulgore · Aug 1, 2025

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Listening to 610 at lunch and there nervous about the O Line, they had the OC on and he was not real happy with today`s performance..............I am getting PTSD from last year, they can't be as bad as last year and maybe they just need time to click, only 8 practices in but come on guys
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Valid point but that Texans defense will make most qbs look average.

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