Texans sign Foster,might tag Williams?

[GMCJETS]

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]

[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]

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]

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]

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]

[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]

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]

[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.