Big Chicagoan wrote:
Remember the shock and awe when they drafted this guy over Reggie Bush?
No.
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Mario Williams |
I don't know why but I assumed he was re-signing with Houston. He could be a franchise-changer and I would assume would command a contract similar to Peppers. From si.com today... Quote: 5. Who will be the biggest prize in free agency?
Houston defensive end/outside linebacker Mario Williams probably isn't going to coax the Texans into a franchise tag designation, given that his number would be more than $22 million and they've got some cap issues this offseason. That means a 27-year-old pass rusher with 53 sacks in less than six full seasons will reach the market, and that could kick up a little dust from teams fighting over him. On the other hand, Williams might prefer to stay with the ascending Texans, and work with the team to make that happen. He had five sacks in five games playing outside linebacker in Wade Phillips' 3-4 defense before a torn pectoral muscle ended his 2011 season. Houston, of course, didn't fall off a cliff without Williams, finishing second in overall defense and winning the franchise's first playoff game ever. There are pass-rush-needy teams that could come after Williams and make it very difficult for Houston to keep the player who went first overall in 2006. Three that come quickly to mind: Buffalo, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville. In addition, the 3-4 Packers are hungry for another pass rusher at outside linebacker, although the big free agency splash hasn't been the Green Bay way under Ted Thompson. |
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| Author: | Krazy Ivan [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mario Williams |
I wouldn't mind that one bit. His acquisition would mean you wouldn't necessarily have to address all of the other upcoming needs on the defense right away... |
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| Author: | HOVA [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mario Williams |
True. He isn't worth Peppers money and I seriously doubt anyone will give it to him. |
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| Author: | reents [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mario Williams |
Reading on Profootballtalk.com, sounds like Williams will be a free agent. The Texans have to pay guys like Foster and some key offensive lineman and basically the only way Williams would stay is to take a hometown discount, they didn't think that would happen. |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mario Williams |
So is it Mary-O or Marr-E-Oh? |
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| Author: | Krazy Ivan [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mario Williams |
MAr-EeE-OOoH! |
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| Author: | Hank Scorpio [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mario Williams |
I went to a game in Houston and the PA guy pronounced it Marr-e-oh. |
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| Author: | Krazy Ivan [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mario Williams |
mArrr-AyeEE-OwE |
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mario Williams |
Krazy Ivan wrote: I wouldn't mind that one bit. His acquisition would mean you wouldn't necessarily have to address all of the other upcoming needs on the defense right away... Yeah, as a GB fan I would really hate to see that. He would make Peppers and the middle linemen better and we just saw the Giants prove how a dominant line can mask an average secondary. |
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| Author: | Big Chicagoan [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mario Williams |
Remember the shock and awe when they drafted this guy over Reggie Bush? |
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| Author: | Krazy Ivan [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mario Williams |
Big Chicagoan wrote: Remember the shock and awe when they drafted this guy over Reggie Bush? Idiots are usually louder than everyone else... |
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| Author: | Regular Reader [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mario Williams |
Big Chicagoan wrote: Remember the shock and awe when they drafted this guy over Reggie Bush? No.
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mario Williams |
I was one of those idiots Reggie Bush looked like he was going to be special. I figured Williams would be good but Bush could be A faster Tomlinson in his prime |
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| Author: | HOVA [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mario Williams |
I thought Bush had HoF written all over him. I was ready to go Mike Ditka on steroids to get him. |
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| Author: | Dave In Champaign [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mario Williams |
Darkside wrote: So is it Mary-O or Marr-E-Oh? I think that's regional. East coasters tend to say Mary-O (or Marry-O; just ask Spiegs about Marry-O Maaaninghaaam's performance in the Super Bowl). |
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| Author: | W_Z [ Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mario Williams |
if only the saints didn't have to spend a whole lot of money on some of their key offensive players...damn that'd be a nice addition to their shit ass defense. |
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