(03-13-2024, 10:21 AM)cland Wrote:

(03-13-2024, 08:57 AM)Mikey Wrote: Seems very noncommittal. Gives Hunter a couple seasons to earn a much bigger deal, They can move on from him in time for Anderson to get his bag. Don't forget that with Stroud and Anderson in the same darft, they can only tag one if both play 5 years on the rookie deals.

Not sure if it was Hunter that wanted the shorter length or the tinhorns.

It's very unlikely (based on how he's played so far) that Stroud will ever get to the franchise tag.  It's being reported that Hunter gave the Texans a discount, because he grew up just outside of Houston.  I think the 2 year contract works in favor of the Texans, as it gives them the opportunity to fill the position via the draft down the road without having any contract overhead.  Getting Hunter in his last prime years (29 and 30) for a very reasonable price, is a steal in my mind.