Our first round pick Whitney Mercilus - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

El Tejano · 08-09-2012

How's he doing in camp? Haven't heard much about him and I don't know if that is a good or bad thing.

**False Start** · 08-09-2012

Crazy, I was thinking the same thing last night. From what I've heard here and there on the radio its been pretty much good news. Thing is, I would expect to hear a lot more about a first round pick.

281 · 08-09-2012

I think it's because this year (unlike years past) our first round pick isn't starting right out the gate. There's far less pressure on him to succeed immediately, and as a byproduct, there's far less attention being paid to him in regards to the media.

**Thorn** · 08-09-2012

Oh, he'll get his playing time in this season, you can count on that. Whether he starts or not, a 1st round pick had BETTER see some playing time. LOL

Texan_Touchdown · 08-09-2012

yeah I've heard more about the offense this summer on the radio and ESPN ( the 30 second segment about Andre Johnson pulling a groin) and that's about it. And quite frankly I love it. I think the defense is quietly getting a lot better and Mercilus will have more energy throughout the game.

nero THE zero · 08-09-2012

This training camp has been different all around, it seems to me. I don't know if I am following it less fervently, or if it's taken a different disposition. But, I'm viewing it as 'no news is good news,' and that the players are performing--as much as they can in such as situation--as well as they are expected to perform.

JB · 08-09-2012

We'll have a much better idea in 2 more days

**beerlover** · 08-09-2012

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Originally Posted by nero THE zero

This training camp has been different all around, it seems to me. I don't know if I am following it less fervently, or if it's taken a different disposition. But, I'm viewing it as 'no news is good news,' and that the players are performing--as much as they can in such as situation--as well as they are expected to perform.

ditto for me as well, kinda nice to know good things are just around the corner after all the hard work this off season. I study the draft for months before April, posting such in draft forum but there is no way Whitney Mercilus should have still been on the board #26. He was top 20 easy prospect with potential to vault into the top 15. Chicago & Seattle are the teams who passed on Merciuls, drafting 15th & 19th respectively, thankfully for Texans their respective war rooms took less polished prospects in Bruce Irvin & Shea McClellin. Texans won't miss a beat after standing down & watching 100 million dollar DE extraordinaire Mario Williams jet to Buffalo.

**Thorn** · 08-09-2012

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Originally Posted by JB

We'll have a much better idea in 2 more days

Damn I can't wait. LOL. There's so much I want to see this pre-season. I don't think we'll see Case Keenum the first game, but I really want to see him throw a few long ones down the field.

The Pencil Neck · 08-09-2012

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Originally Posted by Thorn

Damn I can't wait. LOL. There's so much I want to see this pre-season. I don't think we'll see Case Keenum the first game, but I really want to see him throw a few long ones down the field.

Really?

I expect Matt to take a series or two. Then TJ to finish out the first half. I expect Beck to get the 3rd quarter and Case the 4th.

steelbtexan · 08-09-2012

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Originally Posted by beerlover

ditto for me as well, kinda nice to know good things are just around the corner after all the hard work this off season. I study the draft for months before April, posting such in draft forum but there is no way Whitney Mercilus should have still been on the board #26. He was top 20 easy prospect with potential to vault into the top 15. Chicago & Seattle are the teams who passed on Merciuls, drafting 15th & 19th respectively, thankfully for Texans their respective war rooms took less polished prospects in Bruce Irvin & Shea McClellin. Texans won't miss a beat after standing down & watching 100 million dollar DE extraordinaire Mario Williams jet to Buffalo.

No news is good news.

Merciluus and McClellin will be the best pass rushers in this draft. IMHO (Provided McClellin doesn't have concussions) It's goingto be interesting to see how their careers progress.

100 mil for MW = LOL

steelbtexan · 08-09-2012

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Originally Posted by The Pencil Neck

Really?

I expect Matt to take a series or two. Then TJ to finish out the first half. I expect Beck to get the 3rd quarter and Case the 4th.

Keenum will probably play the last 2 series of the game. Think Alex Brink and Gary was only carrying 3 QB's.

**False Start** · 08-09-2012

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Originally Posted by The Pencil Neck

Really?

I expect Matt to take a series or two. Then TJ to finish out the first half. I expect Beck to get the 3rd quarter and Case the 4th.

Take it for what it's worth.

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John Beck will be the #Texans' third quarterback Saturday against Carolina and Case Keenum will play next week against San Francisco

The Pencil Neck · 08-09-2012

OTOH, Kubiak's quotes after today's practice:

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(on the significance of the preseason games for QB Case Keenum) “It’s huge and I will play (John) Beck before him this week. I may reverse it next week, but I hope to play all four of them this week. But man, he has made a lot of progress. I guess I’m giving him a hell of a compliment but I’ve told you guys all along, football is important to him. He really works at it. I really like the way he’s responded to his opportunity here in Houston. I think we’re all excited to see him play.”

b0ng · 08-09-2012

Dude is fast as hell rushing the passer.

The Pencil Neck · 08-09-2012

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Originally Posted by b0ng

Dude is fast as hell rushing the passer.

I can't wait to see what Wade does with him.

JB · 08-09-2012

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Originally Posted by False Start

Take it for what it's worth.

Considering the source, I would expect him to get significant playing time this week

GP · 08-09-2012

Case will have to be electric this preseason to get the #3 spot ahead of Beck, and Beck is going to have to tank it as well.

Keenum is getting some nice praise from Kubiak, but I always read Kubiak's quotes about players with a focus in trying to read between the lines. In the most recent praise Kubiak has for Case, it's not the same "gush level" as we see Kubiak/Keyshawn Martin praise comments.

Kubiak is being nice, is obviously genuine, but there's nothing in the Kubiak praise-for-Keenum quotes that makes me think Case is really standing out from the pack thus far.

So Case Keenum is going to need to maximize his chances and basically make the decision an easy one for Kubiak. I don't think Gary Kubiak is going to just hand the #3 job to Keenum. In fact, I don't think Gary is going to just hand the Kicker job to Bullock either. Gary is growing up. He's realizing he cannot be everybody's pal and play the favoritism games like he did with the David Andersons, the Amobi Okoyes, and the Jacoby Joneses of the NFL. With success, Gary is seemingly unlearning some bad habits from his first several years here.

Case, you better make some noise and be smart with the ball. Period.

GP · 08-09-2012

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Originally Posted by JB

Considering the source, I would expect him to get significant playing time this week

Exactly.

If John McClain said "Don't buy stock in Company X...that stock will never do anything but sink," I would buy as much stock in Company X as I could.

He has terrible forecasting abilities. He should be a weatherman on a TV station instead of prognosticating for an NFL team every week. He could say "It's gonna' be a hot one today, folks..." and pretty much nail the prediction for most of the year.

**False Start** · 08-09-2012

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Originally Posted by JB

Considering the source, I would expect him to get significant playing time this week

Yeah, that's why I put the disclaimer there. lol.

08-09-2012	#1
El Tejano Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,748 Rep Power: 6842	Our first round pick Whitney Mercilus How's he doing in camp? Haven't heard much about him and I don't know if that is a good or bad thing.

08-09-2012	#4
Thorn Dirty Old Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Section: Restrained in the mental ward Age: 61 Posts: 18,210 Rep Power: 54477	Re: Our first round pick Whitney Mercilus Oh, he'll get his playing time in this season, you can count on that. Whether he starts or not, a 1st round pick had BETTER see some playing time. LOL __________________ "Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid." --- John Wayne

08-09-2012	#5
Texan_Touchdown Rookie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 88 Rep Power: 264	Re: Our first round pick Whitney Mercilus yeah I've heard more about the offense this summer on the radio and ESPN ( the 30 second segment about Andre Johnson pulling a groin) and that's about it. And quite frankly I love it. I think the defense is quietly getting a lot better and Mercilus will have more energy throughout the game.

08-09-2012	#6
nero THE zero Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spring Age: 29 Posts: 2,426 Rep Power: 5332	Re: Our first round pick Whitney Mercilus This training camp has been different all around, it seems to me. I don't know if I am following it less fervently, or if it's taken a different disposition. But, I'm viewing it as 'no news is good news,' and that the players are performing--as much as they can in such as situation--as well as they are expected to perform. __________________ "You always hear about how tough they are and all that stuff," Orton said. "I don't think they are tough. I think they are cheap..."

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JB Old Curmudgeon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Willis Age: 56 Posts: 21,536 Rep Power: 9120	Re: Our first round pick Whitney Mercilus We'll have a much better idea in 2 more days __________________ Thanks to False Start for the sig

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False Start On # 69 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waiting For the Turning Point! Section: 420 Posts: 12,147 Rep Power: 28885	Re: Our first round pick Whitney Mercilus Crazy, I was thinking the same thing last night. From what I've heard here and there on the radio its been pretty much good news. Thing is, I would expect to hear a lot more about a first round pick. __________________ RIP DIMEBAG DARRELL - 1966-2004 - GETCHA PULL! CLIFF BURTON - 1962-1986 - CLIFF EM' ALL! MMO JWO

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281 Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,459 Rep Power: 1094	Re: Our first round pick Whitney Mercilus I think it's because this year (unlike years past) our first round pick isn't starting right out the gate. There's far less pressure on him to succeed immediately, and as a byproduct, there's far less attention being paid to him in regards to the media. __________________ "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." -Ben Franklin

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b0ng Ooops Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 32 Posts: 6,837 Rep Power: 27461	Re: Our first round pick Whitney Mercilus Dude is fast as hell rushing the passer. __________________ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

08-09-2012	#18
GP Go Texans! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 17,747 Rep Power: 50138	Re: Our first round pick Whitney Mercilus Case will have to be electric this preseason to get the #3 spot ahead of Beck, and Beck is going to have to tank it as well. Keenum is getting some nice praise from Kubiak, but I always read Kubiak's quotes about players with a focus in trying to read between the lines. In the most recent praise Kubiak has for Case, it's not the same "gush level" as we see Kubiak/Keyshawn Martin praise comments. Kubiak is being nice, is obviously genuine, but there's nothing in the Kubiak praise-for-Keenum quotes that makes me think Case is really standing out from the pack thus far. So Case Keenum is going to need to maximize his chances and basically make the decision an easy one for Kubiak. I don't think Gary Kubiak is going to just hand the #3 job to Keenum. In fact, I don't think Gary is going to just hand the Kicker job to Bullock either. Gary is growing up. He's realizing he cannot be everybody's pal and play the favoritism games like he did with the David Andersons, the Amobi Okoyes, and the Jacoby Joneses of the NFL. With success, Gary is seemingly unlearning some bad habits from his first several years here. Case, you better make some noise and be smart with the ball. Period. __________________

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