Hypothetical NFL Offseason Player Movement That Would Create Next Dream Pairings

The first season of DeMeco Ryan’s tenure with the Houston Texans could (realistically) hardly be any better. Houston is a surprising 7-5, largely due to seemingly nailing the pick of quarterback C.J. Stroud.

No time like 2src24 to capitalize on that rookie deal, Houston.

Stroud will never have a more cost-effective contract. Entering an offseason with $85-plus million in cap space, the Texans are ideally positioned to take an aggressive approach.

Mike Evans, meanwhile, is seeking one final expensive, long-term agreement. The 3src-year-old recently notched his 1srcth straight 1,srcsrcsrc-yard season and ranks second in the NFL with 1src touchdowns. But he’s headed for unrestricted free agency, and an extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks unlikely after negotiations ended in September.

Nico Collins and Tank Dell are an exciting one-two punch, so Houston doesn’t need Evans. Sign him, though, and the Texans immediately become an offense with incredible upside.