Duane Brown: First Round pick of the Texans

[Maddict5]

Originally Posted by swtbound07

i've been here since the beginning...and some people will cosign on anything. Im calling this like i see it..and i see huge mistakes. Epic, franchise killing mistakes.

calling it before you've even watched him play.. smart guy

[TK_Gamer]

From what Kubiak just discussed in the press conference, Brown was their guy from the start at LT. You can never second guess the front office when we as fans don't have all the information. Everything Smith and Kubiak said lead me to believe they have wanted Brown for some time and had very good arguments to support it. He is definately a very athletic lineman and should help the running / zone blocking scheme that Gibbs will impliment. I still would not rule out us trading up and turning one of our 3rd round picks into a 2nd rounder.

[swtbound07]

Originally Posted by Texanballer

I am still a die hard texans fan, just pissed off about the pick. Hopefully we are proven wrong

Im allowed to ***** on draft day...by the time he reports, i'll be on board...but today, im pissed.

[D-ReK]

Originally Posted by GuerillaBlack

At least we traded down this time.

We traded down that time too.

[BSofA04]

Originally Posted by Grid

Thats the kind of junk that happens when you have an Oline coach with a history of taking less known players and making them into pro bowlers.

I certaintly hope so cause this guy barely registers 6'4". The second shortest guy who projects as a LT.

[beerlover]

he does have better feet than Jake Long

[Silver Oak]

Originally Posted by TexanSam

It's a lot more comfy on the bandwagon now with all of you apparently jumping off.

Because all of you draft experts already know Phillips, Mendenhall, Cason, and whoever else you wanted already know that Duane Brown isn't going to be as good as them. You are all ready to put Rick Smith, Alex Gibbs, and Kubiak's head on a pike because you hate this pick. You guys are lame.

Welcome to the Texans Duane Brown!

well said sir!

I'll trust in Kubiak and Smith until proven otherwise.

[threetoedpete]

Originally Posted by swtbound07

if he turns into a franchise LT, i'll eat my texans hat live on webcam.

That's what they just told you dumb a$$, they got on one behind Salaam. No one.

[Grid]

Originally Posted by swtbound07

if he turns into a franchise LT, i'll eat my texans hat live on webcam.

I feel sorry for your stomach.

You are betting against Alex Gibbs.. who has had top tier offensive lines his entire career.. who hand picked this guy.

The fact that his strengths are his athleticism, and that he is a former TE... both very common traits shared by many of Alex Gibbs best olinemen.. should also be a big indicator to you.

but whatever..its your hat and your toilet. Id invest in a large bottle of pepto and some very fluffy toilet paper.

[Mr. White]

I've looked a little more into this guy and I'm coming around now.

According to this article, Kiper said he's the 5th best OT at best, 6th best OT at worst. He was the 8th guy taken, so by that logic, we got a bargain.

Brown certainly caught the attention of ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.

"I'd be surprised if he's not gone by the end of the second round," Kiper said. "He's one of the faster left tackles in the draft, and he did 24 reps on the bench press at the combine."

Players bench press 225 pounds as many times as they can as part of their NFL combine workout.

"You can make the argument he's the fifth-best tackle in the draft, the sixth-best at worst," Kiper said.

[Mailman]

Originally Posted by swtbound07

i've been here since the beginning...and some people will cosign on anything. Im calling this like i see it..and i see huge mistakes. Epic, franchise killing mistakes.

Dude, maybe you need to go away for a while and chill out.

You've probably never seen this guy play. Do you know who he played against? Chris Long.
Alex Gibbs and Smithiak know what they're doing.

[Texanballer]

I sound like i didnt wanna draft a Lineman. Well i was all for it, if it was chris williams, otah, albert, not this guy no one has heard of, they didnt even have good film on him, it was ****ty quality

[swtbound07]

Originally Posted by threetoedpete

That's what they just told you dumb a$$, they got on one behind Salaam. No one.

this guy isn't the answer. This is a pathetic reach, and an ego trip by gibbs. this is dumb.

[New_Texans]

I'm excited about this team.

[Mr PC]

Originally Posted by Fox

That's much better, thanks, lol.

Im pretty sure it was 8.5 sacks in one season. The VT O-line was very bad last year, gave up 50+ sacks.

[GuerillaBlack]

Originally Posted by TexanSam

It's a lot more comfy on the bandwagon now with all of you apparently jumping off.

Because all of you draft experts already know Phillips, Mendenhall, Cason, and whoever else you wanted already know that Duane Brown isn't going to be as good as them. You are all ready to put Rick Smith, Alex Gibbs, and Kubiak's head on a pike because you hate this pick. You guys are lame.

Welcome to the Texans Duane Brown!

So, because people are upset with the pick, they are no longer Texans fans?

[TK_Gamer]

Originally Posted by swtbound07

this guy isn't the answer. This is a pathetic reach, and an ego trip by gibbs. this is dumb.

Will you EVER be sastified with a Texans decision? just curious..

[TexanSam]

Originally Posted by GuerillaBlack

So, because people are upset with the pick, they are no longer Texans fans?

Actually, I'm probably overreacting just like all these other people who hate the pick for whatever reason.

[Mailman]

Originally Posted by swtbound07

this guy isn't the answer. This is a pathetic reach, and an ego trip by gibbs. this is dumb.

Did you see his combine work? He's a good fit for what the Texans are trying to do.

[swtbound07]

Originally Posted by TK_Gamer

Will you EVER be sastified with a Texans decision? just curious..

i've been happy with most. Was stoked about demeco and winston, was on the "anybody but reggie kick 2 years ago", was hyped about amobi...this just reeks of stupid to me. sorry.