Integrity28 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 As we see year after year, NFL coaches and personnel guys typically start off in new places by going with what they know. Given McCagnan's history in scouting, I'm very excited about the prospect of him carrying all of his up-to-date scouting knowledge from the college level to our impending draft this year, but I'm equally excited about the prospect of him bringing some Houston players over to us in the next year or so... All I've been able to find so far as a resource that shows who would be available, is this article: 2015 Houston Texans free agents January, 5, 2015 JAN 5 8:00 AM ET By Tania Ganguli | ESPN.com 17 9 COMMENTS5 EMAIL PRINT 17 9 COMMENTS5 EMAIL PRINT When the Houston Texans put together their roster last offseason, they were thrifty, avoiding splashy signings with an eye to the future. The strategy worked well on defense, and consequently, the Texans enter this offseason with about half their starting defense headed for free agency. They've also got a decision to make at quarterback with Ryan Mallett headed for free agency and a right tackle in Derek Newton, who made impressive strides in his fourth season, is also in that position. The new league year opens at 4 p.m. ET on March 10. At that point, unrestricted free agents can sign with any team. Right now, the Texans have 15 pending free agents. Here’s a list of the Texans' unrestricted and restricted free agents: Unrestricted: Akeem Dent, inside linebacker Kareem Jackson, cornerback Tim Jamison, defensive end Kendrick Lewis, safety Ryan Mallett, quarterback Danieal Manning, safety Derek Newton, offensive tackle Ryan Pickett, nose tackle Brooks Reed, outside linebacker Restricted: Damaris Johnson, receiver Case Keenum (exclusive rights), quarterback Eddie Pleasant (exclusive rights), safety Jerrell Powe, nose tackle Jeff Tarpinian, inside linebacker Cody White, offensive line Not much to get psyched about. It'll be really interesting to see how McCagnan pilfer's other teams UFA lists and practice squads. I'm kind of psyched to be getting a guy with his finger on the pulse of the scouting history of the players as they come available, you just don't get that level of intimacy with potential from guys that come from the financial side of the house. I could see a Case Keenum type brought in here just as a safe, low-ceiling, low-risk type of QB placeholder. Anyone that doesn't continue this decade-long string of 20+ turnovers from the QB position would be ideal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 who does the scouting thing work ? I would assume the teams owns the files as "intellectual property" ? sure he won't forget if he prefers winston over marriota, but I doubt he gets to bring the files with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Ill take a Flyer on Mallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Brooks Reed would look good in green and white. Ryan Mallett could be a fit too here if Maccagnan liked what he saw. Quinn is likely to bring some impact free agents with him too such as Byron Maxwell and Malcolm Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Guys at his level have them on their own PC also, I am sure that when he started interviewing his boss restricted some access. But the 50 or so guys that intrigued him, I am sure that he remembers their names. Proprietary info cant be brought into the new office, but You can be pretty sure that he did not destroy it this morning. But again, that would be cheating and the jets would not do such a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 who does the scouting thing work ? I would assume the teams owns the files as "intellectual property" ? sure he won't forget if he prefers winston over marriota, but I doubt he gets to bring the files with him Dude, I've interviewed candidates for gigs, clients and prospects, and remember so much specifics around the vibe in the room, the answers they've given to questions, etc., from as far back as 8-10 years ago... somewhere there is a file with my notes from the interview, but the important stuff is logged away in my memory. I think when you are on the ground, and part of your job is developing the memory framework to absorb and retain this stuff, you carry it with you. It is a good question though, the IP part of it probably stays with the team. I wouldn't even know how to go about finding that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Brooks Reed would look good in green and white. Ryan Mallett could be a fit too here if Maccagnan liked what he saw. Quinn is likely to bring some impact free agents with him too such as Byron Maxwell and Malcolm Smith. I think Mallet was an O'brien decision. The combination of Quinn and McCagnan is going to give our franchise visibility into two very strong roster histories, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Really like Brooks Reed coming out of college and I believe the Jets were high on him as well. Mallett would be another interesting option and certainly someone that I wouldn't mind them bringing in for camp competition, especially if we don't land Winston or Mariota. If we're going to pilfer anybody's free agents, I'm going to have to imagine it's probably Seattle, as the HC is probably going to want to implement some of his guys to run his system, should he go that route. On top of that, Seattle has to deal with handing out Wilson one of the largest contracts in NFL history, so they are certainly going to lose a number of their guys, possibly Irvin and some of the big names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Really like Brooks Reed coming out of college and I believe the Jets were high on him as well. Mallett would be another interesting option and certainly someone that I wouldn't mind them bringing in for camp competition, especially if we don't land Winston or Mariota. If we're going to pilfer anybody's free agents, I'm going to have to imagine it's probably Seattle, as the HC is probably going to want to implement some of his guys to run his system, should he go that route. On top of that, Seattle has to deal with handing out Wilson one of the largest contracts in NFL history, so they are certainly going to lose a number of their guys, possibly Irvin and some of the big names. With the cap space we've got, I can see us extending cornerstone players on our roster already, adding some key moving parts from Seattle and Houston, perhaps a couple big splash type signings in FA at at large, then a draft class. If these hires pan out, and we can normalize our QB play, we can compete right away. This team isn't nearly as devoid of talent as Rex fans have insisted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I think Mallet was an O'brien decision. The combination of Quinn and McCagnan is going to give our franchise visibility into two very strong roster histories, that's for sure. Yeah, but Maccagnan has to be familiar with him at this point. If the Jets choose to pursue him, we'll know it's with some decent information. And if they don't, we'll know that's an informed decision as well. I hope Mac likes him, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Kareem Jackson is the only guy I'd be interested in. Before looking like sh*t in Houston Mallet looked like sh*t in NE. Which I thought was impossible to do until he somehow pulled it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Brooks Reed would look good in green and white. Ryan Mallett could be a fit too here if Maccagnan liked what he saw. Quinn is likely to bring some impact free agents with him too such as Byron Maxwell and Malcolm Smith. I think Malcolm Smith will shine as an OLB for the Jets. 4.46 speed. Super Bowl MVP. Too bad he was trying to break through on one of the best "D"'s top to bottom. Goodbye Calvin Pace & Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I think Malcolm Smith will shine as an OLB for the Jets. 4.46 speed. Super Bowl MVP. Too bad he was trying to break through on one of the best "D"'s top to bottom. Goodbye Calvin Pace & Harris He's fast. He must be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 That list is about as uninspiring as one could imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerichoholic Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Kareem Jackson and Brooks reed would be some healthy pickups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 who does the scouting thing work ? I would assume the teams owns the files as "intellectual property" ? sure he won't forget if he prefers winston over marriota, but I doubt he gets to bring the files with him Probably has to make hard copy or digital copy of his work. or put it on his own tablet. If he has a good relationship with the Texans,no big deal. If he has pissed them off like Mangini did with Bellicheat, different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Kareem Jackson for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 If Quinn is the choice I definitely want Byron Maxwell as my "high priced" CB. After that Kareem Jackson would be a nice "mid priced" CB to put in the mix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Yeah, but Maccagnan has to be familiar with him at this point. If the Jets choose to pursue him, we'll know it's with some decent information. And if they don't, we'll know that's an informed decision as well. I hope Mac likes him, personally. With the terrible QB draft this year we need some type of developmental young QB's. Mallet can't be expensive and would be a great pickup. He also will likely have interest in us as he has a shot here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Yeah, but Maccagnan has to be familiar with him at this point. If the Jets choose to pursue him, we'll know it's with some decent information. And if they don't, we'll know that's an informed decision as well. I hope Mac likes him, personally. What I meant was that I expect O'brien will have too much an advantage in keeping O'brien, that said the thing I'm most curious about is Tom Savage and whether McCagnan views him as starter-ready, it might be a case where he gets here and trades for him.... Sort of like Wolf did with Favre those years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I like the idea of Tom Savage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Kareem Jackson and Byron Maxwell would definitely add some serious competition to the position. All three of the above mentioned would be inexpensive adds. We could still make a splash on both sides of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 He's fast. He must be awesome. Wise A$$... he's a good young player. Better than Reilly and the other backup JAG's we have. Our defense is slow. We need speed on the outside and in coverage. I'd also like to see Quinn bring Carpenter OL with him an inexpensive signing if Iupati signs elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 He's a situational player, he's just a Safety. He's very quick but he's 226 and 6 ft. Not really setting the edge. 3rd down pass rusher at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymangold Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Manning, Mallett, Jackson and Reed should be immediately signed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I like the idea of Tom Savage. If I recall, I believe Shanahan was high on him, but could be mistaken. Wouldn't be surprised to see him brought in if we land both Macagnan and Shanny here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Not sure if this was mentioned, but aren't the Texans likely to dump Brian Cushing? Would be an interesting fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maury77 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Lewis would be a nice option to replace Landry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Not sure if this was mentioned, but aren't the Texans likely to dump Brian Cushing? Would be an interesting fit.Cushing, not seen him played much although he does not seem to be the same player, since he was busted for performance enhancing drugs. Only link he's a New Jersey kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Not sure if this was mentioned, but aren't the Texans likely to dump Brian Cushing? Would be an interesting fit. N.J kid plagued by injuries the last few years would improve the LB corps here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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