Whitney Mercilus - First Round Pick

[badboy]

Originally Posted by Allstar

Well look at it this way: If he stayed his senior year and matched last years production, he wouldn't have been available anywhere near #26.

If he remained in college and did not do so well, we could have drafted him in 2nd. I don't see how your comment means anything?

[SheTexan]

Meet Connor Barwin's replacement for 2013. I'd bet money the Texans have NO intention of resigning CB next year. JMO!

[drs23]

Originally Posted by Goldensilence

Nope, this staff for one reason or another is committed to JJ.

Not sure how you can say that with a whole lot of conviction. I belive the cookie may be correct.

[badboy]

Originally Posted by SheTexan

Meet Connor Barwin's replacement for 2013. I'd bet money the Texans have NO intention of resigning CB next year. JMO!

Very possible. I was thinking Texans do not want to be caught in a Mario situation ever again. Yet we have 3 possibles in 2013, Barwin as you mention, Schaub and Duane Brown.

[TdotTexas2Step]

Originally Posted by SheTexan

Meet Connor Barwin's replacement for 2013. I'd bet money the Texans have NO intention of resigning CB next year. JMO!

And even if they do, but are unable to, at least the front office has their insurance plan in place.

This is how good teams stay at the top for multiple years, solid management decisions.

[b0ng]

Originally Posted by Brandon420tx

9ners pass on Hill, very telling

Fleener too.

[Rey]

Originally Posted by GP

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The thing that makes me sort of OK right now is that Wade Phillips knows what he wants. And the proof is in Son of Bum's puddin'. If it sits well with Wade, then I'm fine with it. Just have that nagging feeling that Nick Perry would have been a better choice.

Last years draft may have been the best defensive draft that Wade has ever had...

That said, it was about the earliest he has picked as well...

Looking back at some of the Cowboys drafts, the players they've gotten defensively haven't been all that. Ware was a Parcells guy if I remember correctly.

The last OLB Wade took at #26 was Anthony Spencer. Hopefully Mercilus is better than Anthony Spencer. Not that Spencer is terrible...But I guess I'm just saying I hope he turns out to be a difference maker.

Spencer may have beeen one of the better defensive picks that Wade made as a Cowboy.

[ChampionTexan]

Originally Posted by badboy

Very possible. I was thinking Texans do not want to be caught in a Mario situation ever again. Yet we have 3 possibles in 2013, Barwin as you mention, Schaub and Duane Brown.

Perhaps the good news is that we don't have anyone who will cost $24 Million (give or take) to franchise next season.

[Goatcheese]

Originally Posted by IlliniJen

Gee...I wonder if I like it.


Actually, that was my exact reaction.

Somehow I knew you would be excited about a fellow Illini as soon as the pick came in.

[The Pencil Neck]

Originally Posted by Rey

Last years draft may have been the best defensive draft that Wade has ever had...

That said, it was about the earliest he has picked as well...

Looking back at some of the Cowboys drafts, the players they've gotten defensively haven't been all that. Ware was a Parcells guy if I remember correctly.

The last OLB Wade took at #26 was Anthony Spencer. Hopefully Mercilus is better than Anthony Spencer. Not that Spencer is terrible...But I guess I'm just saying I hope he turns out to be a difference maker.

Spencer may have beeen one of the better defensive picks that Wade made as a Cowboy.

You're making a huge mistake with the logic of this post.

I doubt Jerry Jones gave his coaches as much say in the selection of players as Rick Smith does.

Some people have made comments about Rick Smith and Gary Kubiak thinking they're the smartest guys in the room (which I disagree with) but Jerry Jones is, I think, a perfect example of someone who thinks they're smarter than everyone else.

[The Pencil Neck]

Originally Posted by Goatcheese

Somehow I knew you would be excited about a fellow Illini as soon as the pick came in.

She had mentioned that she wanted us to draft him earlier in the day.

[Marcus]

I'll bet he gets more sacks than than current highest paid defensive player who now plays for Buffalo.

Trust is something that's earned, and Wade Phillips has earned my trust.

[TheMatrix31]

Originally Posted by SheTexan

Meet Connor Barwin's replacement for 2013. I'd bet money the Texans have NO intention of resigning CB next year. JMO!

Wouldn't be surprised at all.

[Nawzer]

Originally Posted by b0ng

Fleener too.

Why would the Niners need Fleener when they have Vernon Davis? Also, they don't need Hill. They signed Mario Manningham and Randy Moss this offseason and they already have Michael Crabtree and Ted Ginn Jr.

[GP]

Anybody get the feeling that a guy named Mercilus should be some Mad Max character wearing post-apocalyptic armor...roaming the field for more people to kill?

[GP]

Originally Posted by Marcus

I'll bet he gets more sacks than than current highest paid defensive player who now plays for Buffalo.

Trust is something that's earned, and Wade Phillips has earned my trust.

Careful. We wouldn't want Mario to get on twitter and respond to your taunting.

BTW, you also have to be careful because your taunting could motivate Mario to actually give a **** about performing on the field.

[Rey]

Originally Posted by The Pencil Neck

You're making a huge mistake with the logic of this post.

I doubt Jerry Jones gave his coaches as much say in the selection of players as Rick Smith does.

Some people have made comments about Rick Smith and Gary Kubiak thinking they're the smartest guys in the room (which I disagree with) but Jerry Jones is, I think, a perfect example of someone who thinks they're smarter than everyone else.

I think you're making a huge mistake with the logic of your post.

I doubt that that Jerry made defensive decisions about personnel without input from his defensive minded head coach.

No it wasn't Wade's final call at the end of the day, but it's not his final call at the end of the day here either.

[rickyb]

Ming the Mercilus!!!

[b0ng]

Originally Posted by Nawzer

Why would the Niners need Fleener when they have Vernon Davis? Also, they don't need Hill. They signedf Mario Manningham and Randy Moss this offseason and they already have Michael Crabtree and Ted Ginn Jr.

2 TE were are used in the NFL. Played at Stanford with Harbaugh as coach. They drafted a pass catcher anyway.

[ThaShark316]

Originally Posted by SheTexan

Meet Connor Barwin's replacement for 2013. I'd bet money the Texans have NO intention of resigning CB next year. JMO!

Man, please.