Offensive Line

It's not a given but Mauigoa, Fano, Freeling, Ioane (and possibly Proctor) I think go before Iheanachor. It'll be close.

 

How do you guys feel about Clemson RT Blake Miller at 28?

 

For a 5th?! He also got extended by the Browns.

 

The Texans must feel really good about getting one of the top tackles in the draft this year. They certainly have the draft capital to move up.

 

A lot of salary heading out, maybe this means Nick goes after Linderbaum.

 

Typical Browns, overpay for Average.............but I will say he was one of the better O Lineman for us. IMO I don't think Blake Fisher makes the team this year so what's the plan now??

 

I don't think Fisher earns that spot, he hasn't been good at all, they probably go with a rookie or bring back Trent. I'm surprised the browns are still doing business with the Texans, massive overpay but he's decent and he'll be available for 85% of the games for whoever is qb there

 

The Texans OL has gone through some major revamping in a span of 2 seasons.

Maybe they get it right this time around… but wow, it is incredible how many changes have happened to the OL, which is supposed to age like fine wine.

An elite OL will make an average QB look like a perennial pro-bowler. Just look at the Cowboys, who’ve always stressed building the elite OL’s.

 

Please tell me you were not thinking Scruggs and Howard were going to age like fine wine. They need a solid group before they can let them age into that.

 

Scruggs was terrible but Howard was decent. He was our 2nd best OL last year. I hope he can be replaced. I won't hold my breath.

 

Howard turned into ordinary table wine and Scruggs yielded vinegar. Safe to say no fine wine with either of those guys. So the search continues to find legit pillar of synergy at OL; easier said than done. Texans just have to pilfer whoever is building the NFL elite lines.

 

All I want out of our o linemen is that they are either Samoan or grew up on a farm. They also need to enjoy eating aluminum cans. The nastier the disposition the better…

 

Live look at the Texans OL:

Spoiler

Time to go to work CJ!

 

With Linderbaum likely going back to BAL or out of our price range, here's an article that looks at some other options. We haven't really talked about Connor McGovern but I love his size, experience, skillset and versatility. He's likely in the $15-$17M range, but having a vet center who can also play LG would be a coup for this OL. Mays is a couple of years younger and may have more upside. Would love to add either guy to help solidify key spot on our rebuilding OL. https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/three-free-agent-centers-washington-120000168.html

 

Gotta think since Josh has more juice with the Bills now... they keep his center.

But yeah... he is also going to want a F ton of $$$

 

I'm thinking we might see Eluemunor since Ferentz has some familiarity there. Wouldn't shock me if they bought very low on Evan Neal too.

To be clear: not what I would do.

 

our new TE coach used to coach Giants OL... so maybe