Jaelen Strong released by Texans

[The Commish]

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Curious on why they released him (head case, injuries)? Would like to see the Cards give him a shot, though I’d rather it be on the Practice Squad instead of the active 53.

 

[BigRedRage]

Waivers.

 

[jbeecham]

Strong was excellent at ASU, but he's never made much of an impact in the NFL... it hasn't helped that he's been playing WR with the QB dumpster fire in Houston the last 2 years. He came into the league at 6'2, 217lbs with a 4.44 40 & 42" vertical leap so he has the physical traits teams want. At ASU, he was great at catching back shoulder passes on the sideline & was a good 50/50 target. He's not the quickest guy off the line, but he has long speed & has good strength to get off press coverage.

The knock on him was that he didn't run great routes & didn't get good separation at the college level so that stuff is even harder to do in the NFL. I don't know how good his football IQ is either. He sounds a lot like Michael Floyd... Strong also faced a 1 game suspension for substance abuse. Sources in Houston are saying that his release doesn't have anything to do with more substance abuse problems & it's 100% football related.

 

[Mainstreet]

Strong was excellent at ASU, but he's never made much of an impact in the NFL... it hasn't helped that he's been playing WR with the QB dumpster fire in Houston the last 2 years. He came into the league at 6'2, 217lbs with a 4.44 40 & 42" vertical leap so he has the physical traits teams want. At ASU, he was great at catching back shoulder passes on the sideline & was a good 50/50 target. He's not the quickest guy off the line, but he has long speed & has good strength to get off press coverage.

The knock on him was that he didn't run great routes & didn't get good separation at the college level so that stuff is even harder to do in the NFL. I don't know how good his football IQ is either. He sounds a lot like Michael Floyd... Strong also faced a 1 game suspension for substance abuse. Sources in Houston are saying that his release doesn't have anything to do with more substance abuse problems & it's 100% football related.

Good description. He was the type receiver who would come away with the ball in jump-ball situations. He was a go-to receiver for the Sun Devils.

 

[Shaggy]

What wr would you all want him to replace, golden? I think golden is a bit better then strong.

 

[iLLmatiC]

We are so thin at WR, why not?

 

[mjb21aztd]

Wouldnt mind him but didnt he have a issue that caused texans to suspend him?

But if he doesnt he may not be a bad pratice squad wr to see if he can climb to the main roster.

 

[WisconsinCard]

What wr would you all want him to replace, golden? I think golden is a bit better then strong.

If and that is a big IF we picked him up, I would think that John Brown would go to IR.

 

[Mitch]

The WR I like is Tavarres King (Georgia, 4th year in NFL) who was just released by the Giants. Has decent size (6-1, 200) and 4.4 speed. Fluid route runner. Good body control. Legit deep threat. I hope Steve Keim puts in a claim for King.

 

[juza76]

The WR I like is Tavarres King (Georgia, 4th year in NFL) who was just released by the Giants. Has decent size (6-1, 200) and 4.4 speed. Fluid route runner. Good body control. Legit deep threat. I hope Steve Keim puts in a claim for King.

U know strong was released cause his off field problems, but the talent is there
King just being released based on performance
Totaled 60 yards in 5 season

 

[Ronin]

 

[RugbyMuffin]

What wr would you all want him to replace, golden? I think golden is a bit better then strong.

I would IR John Brown, IMHO.

I am not saying for the Cardinals to do that, but if they bring in another WR, that is what I would do.

Either Brown can play or he cannot. His constant limbo is killing this team right now. I know its not his fault, but also its something that needs to be addressed.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[Mainstreet]

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There goes that idea.

 

[Jetstream Green]

Let me help you guys out, the Texans are a franchise mess and did not D.J. Swearinger serve us well... oops, we don't have the Jack and they got Strong

 

[Ronin]

Tore his ACL in yesterday's game.

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[cardncubfan]

Dude has a great attitude.

 

[juza76]

Dude has a great attitude.

I would give him a chance, should be ready for July

 

[Ronin]

#Jaguars release WR Jaelen Strong.

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[Arz101]

Cards have to put a claim on him. Bring him home.

 

[Zeno]

Cards have to put a claim on him. Bring him home.

Can't be any worse than what we have at the bottom of the WR depth chart.

 

[Ronin]

Strong, 24, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a December loss to the 49ers. He continues to rehab after surgery.

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