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GMCJETS · 03-05-2012, 08:43 AM

As per [COLOR="Red"]ROTOWORLD[/COLOR]

Texans agreed to terms with RB Arian Foster on a five-year contract.
Financial terms of the deal are not yet available, but the Houston Chronicle reported Saturday the $30 million guaranteed that Chris Johnson landed last summer was likely to be the "starting point" in long-term talks. The move frees up the franchise tag for DE/OLB Mario Williams or C Chris Myers, but the Texans reportedly "aren't inclined" to tag either player. Foster, who was a restricted free agent, would have made $7.7 million under the franchise tag. With the Texans being among the more cap-strapped teams in the league, it's likely Foster's 2012 cap number will be lower than the tag would have guaranteed.

jetster · 03-05-2012, 10:33 AM

[QUOTE=GMCJETS;4384173]As per [COLOR="Red"]ROTOWORLD[/COLOR]

Texans agreed to terms with RB Arian Foster on a five-year contract.
Financial terms of the deal are not yet available, but the Houston Chronicle reported Saturday the $30 million guaranteed that Chris Johnson landed last summer was likely to be the "starting point" in long-term talks. The move frees up the franchise tag for DE/OLB Mario Williams or C Chris Myers, but the Texans reportedly "aren't inclined" to tag either player. Foster, who was a restricted free agent, would have made $7.7 million under the franchise tag. With the Texans being among the more cap-strapped teams in the league, it's likely Foster's 2012 cap number will be lower than the tag would have guaranteed.[/QUOTE]

Lets keep an eye on the players the Texans need to "cut" if they franchise Mario.
This team has some legit players.

detjetsfan · 03-05-2012, 10:40 AM

I'd be very surprised if the Texans managed to tag Williams. They are in a far worse cap situation than we are and they just gave a big contract to Arian Foster. Plus they don't even really need Mario anymore now that Barwin and Reed gave them a pass rush last season.

sec.101row23 · 03-05-2012, 10:43 AM

So if the Texans franchise Mario, will he get franchised as a OLB or a DE? I would think he would be cheaper if he was an OLB.

ozu · 03-05-2012, 10:58 AM

No way they can afford Mario Williams now. He's gone.

@JasonLaCanfora
Arian Foster joins AP and CJ atop RB $$ ranks. $43.5M over 5 years, $20.75M guar, [B]$30m in 1st 3 years of deal, $18M in 2012.[/B]

sec.101row23 · 03-05-2012, 11:04 AM

[QUOTE=ozu;4384364]No way they can afford Mario Williams now. He's gone.

@JasonLaCanfora
Arian Foster joins AP and CJ atop RB $$ ranks. $43.5M over 5 years, $20.75M guar, [B]$30m in 1st 3 years of deal, $18M in 2012.[/B][/QUOTE]

They still might be able to. That 18 million this year is the money he will be paid because of the signing bonus. That is not his cap number.

PMarsico9 · 03-05-2012, 11:05 AM

Does this mean Ben Tate could be available?

Trading him for a 2nd rounder would be a great move, imo, for both sides.

sec.101row23 · 03-05-2012, 11:09 AM

[QUOTE=PMarsico9;4384380]Does this mean Ben Tate could be available?

Trading him for a 2nd rounder would be a great move, imo, for both sides.[/QUOTE]

LOL...a second round pick? No way. Plus he is still very cheap for the Texans.

03-05-2012, 08:43 AM	#1
GMCJETS Been there done that. Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,658	Texans sign Foster,might tag Williams? As per [COLOR="Red"]ROTOWORLD[/COLOR] Texans agreed to terms with RB Arian Foster on a five-year contract. Financial terms of the deal are not yet available, but the Houston Chronicle reported Saturday the $30 million guaranteed that Chris Johnson landed last summer was likely to be the "starting point" in long-term talks. The move frees up the franchise tag for DE/OLB Mario Williams or C Chris Myers, but the Texans reportedly "aren't inclined" to tag either player. Foster, who was a restricted free agent, would have made $7.7 million under the franchise tag. With the Texans being among the more cap-strapped teams in the league, it's likely Foster's 2012 cap number will be lower than the tag would have guaranteed.

03-05-2012, 10:33 AM	#2
jetster All League Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,924	[QUOTE=GMCJETS;4384173]As per [COLOR="Red"]ROTOWORLD[/COLOR] Texans agreed to terms with RB Arian Foster on a five-year contract. Financial terms of the deal are not yet available, but the Houston Chronicle reported Saturday the $30 million guaranteed that Chris Johnson landed last summer was likely to be the "starting point" in long-term talks. The move frees up the franchise tag for DE/OLB Mario Williams or C Chris Myers, but the Texans reportedly "aren't inclined" to tag either player. Foster, who was a restricted free agent, would have made $7.7 million under the franchise tag. With the Texans being among the more cap-strapped teams in the league, it's likely Foster's 2012 cap number will be lower than the tag would have guaranteed.[/QUOTE] Lets keep an eye on the players the Texans need to "cut" if they franchise Mario. This team has some legit players.

03-05-2012, 10:40 AM	#3
detjetsfan Supports Coach Ryan All League Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,965	I'd be very surprised if the Texans managed to tag Williams. They are in a far worse cap situation than we are and they just gave a big contract to Arian Foster. Plus they don't even really need Mario anymore now that Barwin and Reed gave them a pass rush last season.

03-05-2012, 10:43 AM	#4
sec.101row23 All Pro Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mendham, NJ Posts: 7,843	So if the Texans franchise Mario, will he get franchised as a OLB or a DE? I would think he would be cheaper if he was an OLB.

03-05-2012, 10:58 AM	#5
ozu in Section 135, Row 28. All League Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hoboken Posts: 3,922	No way they can afford Mario Williams now. He's gone. @JasonLaCanfora Arian Foster joins AP and CJ atop RB $$ ranks. $43.5M over 5 years, $20.75M guar, [B]$30m in 1st 3 years of deal, $18M in 2012.[/B]

03-05-2012, 11:04 AM	#6
sec.101row23 All Pro Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mendham, NJ Posts: 7,843	[QUOTE=ozu;4384364]No way they can afford Mario Williams now. He's gone. @JasonLaCanfora Arian Foster joins AP and CJ atop RB $$ ranks. $43.5M over 5 years, $20.75M guar, [B]$30m in 1st 3 years of deal, $18M in 2012.[/B][/QUOTE] They still might be able to. That 18 million this year is the money he will be paid because of the signing bonus. That is not his cap number.

03-05-2012, 11:05 AM	#7
PMarsico9 This pit has no bottom All League Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,851	Does this mean Ben Tate could be available? Trading him for a 2nd rounder would be a great move, imo, for both sides.

03-05-2012, 11:09 AM	#8
sec.101row23 All Pro Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mendham, NJ Posts: 7,843	[QUOTE=PMarsico9;4384380]Does this mean Ben Tate could be available? Trading him for a 2nd rounder would be a great move, imo, for both sides.[/QUOTE] LOL...a second round pick? No way. Plus he is still very cheap for the Texans.