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Wesley Powell's avatar

How does Bolles contract stack up against Howard & Tunsil? Based off those numbers, what grade would you give Caserio?

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Troy Chapman's avatar

Not really close to Tunsil. Bolles is at $20.5m APY and Tunsil is at $25.0m APY with a bid discrepancy difference in guarantees. Howard is at $18.6m APY in the right tackle market. But I do believe Bolles history provides more confidence in this contract versus what Houston did with Howard.

Caserio back himself into the Tunsil contract with multiple restructures, giving Tunsil the leverage. In hindsight, the Howard deal is not good; at the time I was ok with it.

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Wesley Powell's avatar

Excellent & thank you. What if, Howard best position is LG during later part of his career? At least we can hope, becsuse of need, investment and love what I’m seeing from Fisher!

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Troy Chapman's avatar

I think Howard's best position will be at offensive tackle for another team in 2025.

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Wesley Powell's avatar

Would another team be willing to absorb his contract or would Texans have to pay them to sign him, all for late 3rd day selection 😖

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Troy Chapman's avatar

There is a general lack of OL in the league so he would latch on elsewhere. Might have to pay some of the salary

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