Colts signing Justin Houston - ColtFreaks.com

Chaka · #1 03-21-2019, 04:47 PM

I won't deny that in my heart I'm a little excited by this signing, but my brain is telling me not to get TOO excited about signing an oft-injured 30-year old pass rusher who was just jettisoned by his team. Not a typical Ballard-type signing, at least based on his short time in Indy, though he undoubtedly has insight into Houston from his time in KC so that provides some additional comfort. I'll be interested to see the contract details.

Incidentally, here's a 2015 article someone on Stampede Blue posted regarding the surprising effectiveness of pass rushers in their early 30's, though the then-30 year old subject of the article (Mario Williams) didn't exactly live up to the premise of the article:

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/s...nto-their-30s/

GoBigBlue88 · #2 03-21-2019, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaka

I won't deny that in my heart I'm a little excited by this signing, but my brain is telling me not to get TOO excited about signing an oft-injured 30-year old pass rusher who was just jettisoned by his team. Not a typical Ballard-type signing, at least based on his short time in Indy, though he undoubtedly has insight into Houston from his time in KC so that provides some additional comfort. I'll be interested to see the contract details.

Incidentally, here's a 2015 article someone on Stampede Blue posted regarding the surprising effectiveness of pass rushers in their early 30's, though the then-30 year old subject of the article (Mario Williams) didn't exactly live up to the premise of the article:

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/s...nto-their-30s/

I follow the logic, but I think he was booted because he's an OLB and was null in coverage for them. His pass-rush ability -- though more power than speed now -- is still ++++.

Butter · #3 03-21-2019, 06:45 PM

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I follow the logic, but I think he was booted because he's an OLB and was null in coverage for them. His pass-rush ability -- though more power than speed now -- is still ++++.

KC is switching to a 4-3 I thought that is why they shipped Ford to SF and cut Houston.

VeveJones007 · #4 03-21-2019, 06:49 PM

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KC is switching to a 4-3 I thought that is why they shipped Ford to SF and cut Houston.

That and they’re planning ahead for their cap charges on extensions for Hill and Maholmes. They can’t afford every one of their good players.

Chaka · #5 03-21-2019, 07:35 PM

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KC is switching to a 4-3 I thought that is why they shipped Ford to SF and cut Houston.

Maybe, but the Colts would never have let a great pass rusher go just because they changed defenses. I mean, we had Dwight Freeney and – oh, wait…

Butter · #6 03-21-2019, 07:37 PM

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Maybe, but the Colts would never have let a great pass rusher go just because they changed defenses. I mean, we had Dwight Freeney and – oh, wait…

I know, the parallel is strong there.

Chaka · #7 03-21-2019, 07:38 PM

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I follow the logic, but I think he was booted because he's an OLB and was null in coverage for them. His pass-rush ability -- though more power than speed now -- is still ++++.

I'm glad to hear you say that. I want to like this signing, but I just get an uneasy feeling about it. If Washington had made this signing, would it deserve as much praise? I suppose I'll reserve judgment until I see the contract terms.

omahacolt · #8 03-21-2019, 08:38 PM

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I'm glad to hear you say that. I want to like this signing, but I just get an uneasy feeling about it. If Washington had made this signing, would it deserve as much praise? I suppose I'll reserve judgment until I see the contract terms.

Why the fuck do the contract terms matter at this point?