Is Jadeveon Clowney a realistic target in FA?

[Trill OG]

Carolina guy, plays a position in which is our weakest on the team. Texans already paying JJ Watt 100 mil who plays the same position as Clowney. Maybe they wont break the bank. Obviously we would have to worry about other teams with more cap space, but this could be the type of splashy move Tepper would make. I think Clowney should be our priority in FA.

[Snake]

Definitely should be on our radar. 

[Jon Snow]

Depends on who the next coach and GM are.

[WarPanthers89]

No way we can pay him that contract. He will set a new record 

[Still Brooklyn]

Meh, he's been nothing like he was in college in the NFL. No need for him. We can get someone with the same stats for less.

[UncleWillie]

Yes! We will have more cap space next year and Clowney is from Rock Hill where the new facility will likely be. He is better suited for a 4-3 defense and is a complete DE who can rush the passer and stuff the run. He can play inside or outside like Greg Hardy.

[rayzor]

Dudes gonna get a big dollar contract.

Very few of those work out ever and I haven't seen enough if him to think he'd be anywhere near worth the contract he'll be getting. 

Plus he's still living off the college reputation he had. Never lived up to it.

[Trill OG]

7 minutes ago, WarPanthers89 said:

No way we can pay him that contract. He will set a new record 

Wait you think he will get Watt money? He is not even the best DE on his own team.

[JARROD]

Well if we want a pass rush we have to stop being scared of big contracts unless we want to behave like Gruden and flush your best every time they cry.

[Trill OG]

3 minutes ago, rayzor said:

Dudes gonna get a big dollar contract.

Very few of those work out ever and I haven't seen enough if him to think he'd be anywhere near worth the contract he'll be getting. 

Plus he's still living off the college reputation he had. Never lived up to it.

What type of contract you expect him to get?

[BrianS]

4 minutes ago, Trill OG said:

What type of contract you expect him to get?

At least 12 a year.  The Texans already set his market by executing his 5th year option.  Had they thought they could get him for less, they would have negotiated a contract.

[CatMan72]

Meh... has had trouble staying healthy and seems to be playing on raw talent, never struck me as a guy who wants to be great and is willing to put in the work to capitalize on his potential.

[joemac]

Texans gotta franchise him, for at least one more run, right?  They're having a great year, on the strength of that D.  They would be foolish to not try and work something out.  That being said, I would be all for us taking a shot at locking him up long term.

[Davidson Deac II]

14 minutes ago, CatMan72 said:

Meh... has had trouble staying healthy and seems to be playing on raw talent, never struck me as a guy who wants to be great and is willing to put in the work to capitalize on his potential.

Not sure about his work ethic, but he has missed 4 games in the last four seasons.  He got injured the first year, but since then has been better than average.