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Draft Process Could Hinge on Barwin

Found February 22, 2013 on State of the Texans: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Connor Barwin,  Brooks Reed,  Whitney Mercilus,  Bryan Braman,  Delano Johnson,  Brian Cushing,  Darryl Sharpton,  Bradie James,  Andre Johnson
TEAMS: Houston Texans
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On Thursday, General Manager Rick Smith said the Houston Texans have made it a priority to re-sign Connor Barwin for the 2013 season and beyond. He is considered a “core-player” according to Smith and the preliminary discussions with Barwin’s agent, Scott Smith (XAM Sports), will start this weekend in Indianapolis at the 2013 NFL Combine. Word is that Barwin was offered a lucrative deal at the beginning of the 2012 season, but turned it down to chance on building on his 2011 breakout season. Barwin had a solid season, but did not provide the splash plays that would consider him a difference maker. Barwin seems to be the player that could shape the Texans’ 2013 mentality heading into the draft, and it all hinges on if the team can bring him back.   If They Don’t Re-sign Him: The linebackers will project to look like this. Outside Linebacker: Brooks Reed, Whitney Mercilus, Bryan Braman and DeLano Johnson Inside Linebacker: Brian Cushing, Darryl Sharpton The Texans could possibly be in...
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