This offseason, the defending AFC South champs might add a potent offensive weapon.
In 2023, C.J. Stroud and a group of hitherto unsung heroes led the Houston Texans to the postseason.
In 2024, might Stroud be joined by one of the premier offensive players in the NFL? Never rule out the possibility.
Bart Scott, an ESPN commentator and former NFL linebacker, stated on Wednesday that he believes the Texans are the ideal destination for free-agent running back Saquon Barkley. Barkley is not a lock to play for the New York Giants again for a seventh NFL season. Barkley participated in 2023 while carrying the franchise tag, and according to a number of sources, it is unlikely that New York will do so in 2024.
On Wednesday, when making a visit on ESPN’s Get Up, Scott declared, “I think Saquon to Houston is a slam dunk.” “Everything that you can do to support a young quarterback—environment matters.”
With Devin Singletary set to hit free agency this offseason and Dameon Pierce most likely relegated to a backup position, Houston is expected to have a void at running back. After six NFL seasons, Barkley is still regarded as one of the best running backs in the game. In 2022, Barkey gained 1,650 yards from scrimmage. In the previous two seasons, he has scored 10 touchdowns overall. In January 2023, Barkley made a significant impact for New York in his first-ever postseason game, throwing for 134 yards in a Giants victory over the Minnesota Vikings. If you’d like, debate positional value. Barkley is still very much at the peak of his game, though.
Will Houston invest the more than $10 million required to acquire Barkley? This is still up in the air as of late February. Houston has an abundance of cap room, which will mostly be used to keep hold of its own players. It’s also possible that the Texans will forego upgrading their backfield in an attempt to get a top pass catcher. Houston has big plans for 2024 after an unexpected run to the postseason. In order to return to the playoffs, general manager Nick Caserio will now need to make prudent spending decisions.
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