That's Football...That's Life:Matt10's Houston Texans (NFL 2k5)

[grunt]

Great stuff. Hard to imagine this game will be 5 years old on 7/17/09.

[Matt10]

Offensive Tackle, Ephraim Salaam (76 Ovr), has decided to hang up his helmet on his 12-year career. The Houston Texans do not plan on convincing him out of retirement.

Gary Kubiak on Salaam: "Just an incredible man, his dedication to every team he has played for has been truly remarkable. His services will be missed and I'm sure he will stay connected to the game in any way possible."

Rick Smith on Salaam: "Ephraim has always been that guiding light, he has always gone into every endeavor with a positive attitude and it truly has been reflected on the teammates he is leaving behind."

Defensive Tackle, Jeff Zgonina (72 Ovr), has decided to hang up his helmet on his 12-year career. The Houston Texans do not plan on convincing him out of retirement.

Gary Kubiak on Zgonina: "Jeff, despite not playing much this year, has helped the team with his consistency on the practice field. I don't think I've ever heard him complain."

[Matt10]

RETIRING PLAYERS 08/09 SEASON




*Yes, there are some strange ones there. I'm seeking answers on why, Cory Mays for example, is retiring after only 4 years of pro football. As I've researched, it seems common within the game. I think it's a pretty cool element, I'm just happy I don't have to deal with that for my Texans. As much I disliked Slaton this year, I wouldn't want to see him hanging it up just yet.

[Matt10]

Rick Smith, General Manager of the Houston Texans, has made a brief announcement about the current state of the head coach position, currently occupied by Gary Kubiak.

Rick Smith: "I will put to rest the rumors now. Gary is not going anywhere, I do not know how the rumors began, nor do I care. People have had their say on whether or not he deserved this job - but if you had a season full of injuries like Gary did, you would understand where I'm coming from.I will announce though, that Gary's contract will be up for consideration in two years time. Till then, he is the only Head coach of this team."

Gary Kubiak: "First off, I'd like to thank Rick for still believing in me and what I'm here to do in Houston. I know we had a season last year to forget, but I am excited to begin this 2009 season in a couple of months. We have had some retirements that will not affect the team too badly, so I am looking forward to the upcoming re-signings and free agency. Now let's get to work."

[Matt10]

The following is the CAP DATA before 2009 re-signings.




2009 RE-SIGNINGS

• WR Jacoby Jones - 7yrs/$12.08m (72ovr)
• TE Owen Daniels - 5yrs/$16.50m (84ovr)
• C Chris White - 3yrs/$3.09m (70ovr)
• G Chester Pitts - 2yrs/$9.42m (81ovr)
• T Rashad Butler - 2yrs/$4.63m (74ovr)
• T Eric Winston - 3yrs/$11.29m (82ovr)
• LB Morlon Greenwood - 3yrs/$10.20m (84ovr)
• LB DeMeco Ryans - 4yrs/$15.93m (88ovr)

2009 RELEASED/WAIVED PLAYERS

• WR David Anderson (69ovr)
• HB Chris Taylor (76ovr)
• T Brandon Frye (72ovr)
• DE Earl Cochran (70ovr)
• SS Dominique Barber (69ovr)
  

The following is the CAP DATA after 2009 re-signings.

[bhurst99]

Wow, you're spending crazy money on those free agents. A million a year for a 70 rated player, 2.3 million a year for a 74. They must have some great agents.

[Matt10]

Quote: Originally Posted by bhurst99

Wow, you're spending crazy money on those free agents. A million a year for a 70 rated player, 2.3 million a year for a 74. They must have some great agents.

Yessir. I'm using Bill Abner's house rules (from the 2k5 section). Basically have to max the interest/salary slider before offering the contract. I see potential in the players I re-signed though, they are at a decent age that I think could actually end up into something special.

We'll see, love the offseason,man.

[Matt10]