Houston Texans: Sign a Starting-Caliber Offensive Tackle

Here’s another bargain-bin signing that would likely fly under the radar.cheap nfl nike jersey  Offensive tackle Cameron Fleming has served as a reserve for the New England Patriots the last four seasons, starting 20 games.

Looking at Fleming’s snaps, the perimeter offensive lineman flashed as a solid pass-blocker in a limited role. The Houston Texans traded left tackle Duane Brown to the Seahawks midway through the previous season, and Chris Clark isn’t a candidate to return on a new dea2f067b697a06ef14ee5fe07afd969555_crop_exactl.

The Texans expect to see quarterback Deshaun Watson fully recover from an ACL injury to start the 2018 season, per John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, so it’s important to protect him once he’s back on the field.

In this scenario, Fleming would have to adjust to blocking for a mobile quarterback, but the Texans don’t have to cheap nfl jerseys china nike  overspend to acquire him as a backup with starter potential.

Offensive guard Jack Mewhort battled triceps and knee injuries over the past two seasons. He only suited up for five contests in 2017. It’s reasonable to allow him to hit free agency, but general manager Chris Ballard should eventually reopen the doors for the fifth-year lineman.

Before Ballard arrived on the scene in January 2017, nike nfl jerseys cheap china the previous regime tinkered with the offensive line to trot out the best combination to protect quarterback Andrew Luck. The Colts franchise signal-caller still took a beating in the pocket.

In 2015, Mewhort put together a standout season, primarily at left guard, through a 16-game slate. After appearing in 15 outings since that year, you wonder if injuries have caught up to him.

Potential suitors will approach the 26-year-old on the market with caution, but the Colts should hoard offensive linemen until they’re set on a starting five in front of Luck, assuming he’s under center in 2018.china nike nfl jerseys cheap