Weighing the Pros and Cons of Houston Texans’ Top Free-Agent Targets

March 7, 2015   ·   Jeffery Roy   ·   Jump to comments

The front office of the Houston Texans could teach the CIA a few things about keeping secrets under wraps. General manager Rick Smith rarely tips his hand on any forthcoming moves, including which unrestricted free agents (UFA) are on his radar.
Head coach Bill O’Brien appears to be working from a different playbook. His meeting with Andre Johnson on Feb. 26 was a blunt discussion about a reduced role for the franchise’s all-time leading receiver in the upcoming season.
According to Johnson, it was less of a discussion and more of an ultimatum. He would have to be satisfied with becoming a part-time starter and getting around half of his usual number of receptions. Johnson read the signs and used his Instagram account to alert fans that his career in Houston was over.
This development immediately moved wide receiver to the top of the free-agent list for Houston. Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle reported that Brian Hartline, a possession receiver w...

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