So, whos the stud DT? - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

Grid · 10-12-2004

Judging by our run defense so far this year.. and the age of our dlinemen.. id say that a DT or DE is a safe bet for our first round draft pick.

So.. anyone out there have any opinions on who it could end up being?

Factors in choosing a Dlineman:

1. Obviously he has to be big.. we need big guys up front

2. Has to be a beast against the run, but needs some pass rush as well if we are gonna give a 1st for him.

3. being from Texas is a plus.

4. Cant be arrogant or selfish... not very likely to see that in a lineman but still worth mentioning.

STEEL BLUE TEXANS · 10-12-2004

http://www.houstonprofootball.com/dr...ts/ngatah.html

http://www.houstonprofootball.com/dr...awthornea.html

STEEL BLUE TEXANS · 10-12-2004

http://www.houstonprofootball.com/dr...s/wrightr.html

Grid · 10-12-2004

of those.. Ngata looks the most promising to me.. but also like the biggest risk. you arent positive what you are getting in him. Also.. from a personal standpoint.. im not big on the Mormon thing

. But that is neither here nor there. I also wonder if he is truely dedicated to football.. or if it is just "something he wants to do".. could he get tired of it after 4 or 5 years in the league and stop giving 100%?

I dont like that Hawthorne and Wright both have a reputation for lazyness.. That seems to be something that doesnt go over too well in our organization. I would love to get us a startling Dlineman from Texas.. but of the two.. Hawthorne sounded better with his run stopping ability.

Anywho.. thanks for the links

..gives me something to think about anyway.

STEEL BLUE TEXANS · 10-12-2004

http://condraft.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=230

texansfan88 · 10-12-2004

As of today, the best situation and most probable will be getting Marcus Spears, a defensive end at LSU. This will cause Robaire to move inside and send Payne to the bench. Spears is exactly what the defense needs as he is able to both penetrate and get pressure on the quarterback. Again, this is the most likely scenario considering

A) Where we are in the draft today (15th pick)
B) Health of Gary Walker
C) DLine doing nothing the rest of the year

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Grid Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 2271	So, whos the stud DT? Judging by our run defense so far this year.. and the age of our dlinemen.. id say that a DT or DE is a safe bet for our first round draft pick. So.. anyone out there have any opinions on who it could end up being? Factors in choosing a Dlineman: 1. Obviously he has to be big.. we need big guys up front 2. Has to be a beast against the run, but needs some pass rush as well if we are gonna give a 1st for him. 3. being from Texas is a plus. 4. Cant be arrogant or selfish... not very likely to see that in a lineman but still worth mentioning.

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texansfan88 All Pro Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 25 Posts: 880 Rep Power: 0	As of today, the best situation and most probable will be getting Marcus Spears, a defensive end at LSU. This will cause Robaire to move inside and send Payne to the bench. Spears is exactly what the defense needs as he is able to both penetrate and get pressure on the quarterback. Again, this is the most likely scenario considering A) Where we are in the draft today (15th pick) B) Health of Gary Walker C) DLine doing nothing the rest of the year

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