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Justin Houston
Am I the only one who thinks this is likely his last season here?
He’s the biggest financial responsibility on this team and he’s not the same. I get that he’s still pretty good, but his knee is not the same as it used to be. It seems like that will not get better in future years. Here’s my reasoning:
1. He still has to be motivated.
In the Ravens game, Houston himself said Justin Hamilton had to motivate him to make a play. That is a pretty telling sign to me.
2. He has quit on plays.
Just last week he quit on a play where he could have tried to make a tackle on the RB who scored.
3. Being a great run stuffer and decent pass rusher isn’t worth the price tag.
4. We drafted Breeland Speaks.
Veach specifically looked for Breeland Speaks and trade up for him, who coincidentally relates to some things Houston does (albeit not as good). He’s a strong player who can hold up against the run and drop in coverage. It seems like Veach calculated this pick to replace Houston after getting Speaks a year in the NFL and a training program.
It seems like this is the time that good organizations sell these players for assets. He’s turning 30 next month.
I’m thinking they could try to get him to restructure, but why not use him to get a 2nd rd pick or trade up in the first rd for a good young player?
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