Who would you choose to build an NFL franchise around? - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

MorKnolle · 11-14-2005

I would have to choose Peyton Manning, although LT and Shaun Alexander make strong cases too.

WWJD · 11-14-2005

I gather you are talking about players so I would say Peyton Manning.

YoungTexanFan · 11-14-2005

LT! he does it all...he runs, catches, and throws for TD's

TexanAlmighty · 11-14-2005

Lt!

GoPats · 11-14-2005

I think you have to start with a QB. Of the three on your list, Brady is the youngest and has proven more durable than McNabb. Manning may be the better overall QB, but I took age into account.

Fiddy · 11-14-2005

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Originally Posted by GoPats

I think you have to start with a QB. Of the three on your list, Brady is the youngest and has proven more durable than McNabb. Manning may be the better overall QB, but I took age into account.

And you're a Patriot fan...

Gimme L.T.

GoPats · 11-14-2005

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Originally Posted by Fiddy

And you're a Patriot fan...

Gimme L.T.

All I know is that the Pats won two Super Bowls with Antowain Smith as their running back. There haven't been too many teams that have won it all without a great QB (Trent Dilfer, Brad Johnson, etc, but those teams were known for their Ds). I just think it's a more important position... has nothing to do with which team I like the most. Hey, I didn't put Brady's name in the poll.

rmartin65 · 11-14-2005

LT. No more needed.

Fiddy · 11-14-2005

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Originally Posted by GoPats

All I know is that the Pats won two Super Bowls with Antowain Smith as their running back. There haven't been too many teams that have won it all without a great QB (Trent Dilfer, Brad Johnson, etc, but those teams were known for their Ds). I just think it's a more important position... has nothing to do with which team I like the most. Hey, I didn't put Brady's name in the poll.

Don't tell me your not bias towards Brady, he is your QB, I understand. I bet most Colts fans would take Manning. I'm not saying there is no reason to take either, they are great players, but one of your factors for taking Brady is that you see him every week. If the poll was "which WR would you build a team around" and AJ was on the list, I'd be bias towards him.

11-14-2005

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Originally Posted by GoPats

All I know is that the Pats won two Super Bowls with Antowain Smith as their running back. There haven't been too many teams that have won it all without a great QB (Trent Dilfer, Brad Johnson, etc, but those teams were known for their Ds). I just think it's a more important position... has nothing to do with which team I like the most. Hey, I didn't put Brady's name in the poll.

trent dilfer and brad johnson weren't that hot

**Double Barrel** · 11-14-2005

Tom Brady in a heartbeat. He might not put up the numbers and all that jazz, but he's cool under pressure and doesn't get rattled.

He's 9-0 in the postseason, and has a 61%+ completion percentage since 2001. In addition, I read recently that he's already got well over 20 come-from-behind winning drives in the 4th quarter/overtime, and the guy is in his mid 20's!

Even Joe Montana, the man himself, said Brady is the next Joe Montana. And who can argue with three NFL Championships in four years?

Never underestimate the heart of a champion!

I'd pick LT, but RBs have a tendency to wear out by their 30s. A good QB can last well into his late 30's if he's protected and takes care of himself.

Huge · 11-14-2005

"Other"

(Michael Vick)

jags98 · 11-14-2005

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Originally Posted by GoPats

All I know is that the Pats won two Super Bowls with Antowain Smith as their running back. There haven't been too many teams that have won it all without a great QB (Trent Dilfer, Brad Johnson, etc, but those teams were known for their Ds). I just think it's a more important position... has nothing to do with which team I like the most. Hey, I didn't put Brady's name in the poll.

Running the ball allows the offense to sustain long drives and also sets up the pass. Id take LT.

**Kaiser Toro** · 11-14-2005

I will take LT for $1000 Alex.

tulexan · 11-14-2005

LT...Let Me Count the Reasons Why:

1. Great Runner
2. Great Receiver
3. Great Blocker
4. Great Passer
5. Great Guy

awtysst · 11-14-2005

Other.

When building an NFL team you have to have a good Offenisve line. The most important player on the Oline is the LT. Thus I would select Walter Jones, LT from Seattle. he creates huge holes for Shaun Alexander and can do so for any runner. While a good Qb is nice to have, and a versatile runner would be great, you have to have someone to protect them and open up holes for them.

11-14-2005

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Originally Posted by awtysst

Other.

When building an NFL team you have to have a good Offenisve line. The most important player on the Oline is the LT. Thus I would select Walter Jones, LT from Seattle. he creates huge holes for Shaun Alexander and can do so for any runner. While a good Qb is nice to have, and a versatile runner would be great, you have to have someone to protect them and open up holes for them.

youre just saying that because youre used to watching the pathetic texans line, if you were a denver fan where they always have a good line youd probably be saying quaterback or some other skill position. If you have a decent o-line with outrageous skill players, then that equals victory

Napa Auto Parts · 11-14-2005

I think i would go with other either Eli Manning or Carson palmer im taking Youth in to consideration.

awtysst · 11-14-2005

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Originally Posted by xtruroyaltyx

youre just saying that because youre used to watching the pathetic texans line, if you were a denver fan where they always have a good line youd probably be saying quaterback or some other skill position. If you have a decent o-line with outrageous skill players, then that equals victory

Denver has a pretty solid line. look at the top rushers and teams, what do they have in common? A Good O-Line. priest has constantly had a good oline in KC. Sae thing for LT in SD and Alexander in Seattle. how about peyton and Edge in Indy or the infmaous Pittsburg line? The li9st goes on and on. Face it, without a Line, an amazing back is average at best hurt a lot at worst.

tulexan · 11-14-2005

I completely agree with your notion that to have any success you must have a good line. But that statement proves why LT is so good. The guy had absolutely no line for a few years and was still one of the top performing players in the league.

View Poll Results: Who would be your first choice to build an offense around?
Peyton Manning	16	41.03%
Tom Brady	4	10.26%
Donovan McNabb	1	2.56%
LaDanian Tomlinson	14	35.90%
Shaun Alexander	1	2.56%
Edgerrin James	0	0%
Randy Moss	1	2.56%
Terrell Owens	0	0%
Steve Smith	0	0%
Orlando Pace	2	5.13%
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11-14-2005	#1
MorKnolle Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,210 Rep Power: 0	Who would you choose to build an NFL franchise around? I would have to choose Peyton Manning, although LT and Shaun Alexander make strong cases too.

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TexanAlmighty Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Texas Age: 41 Posts: 173 Rep Power: 9	Lt! __________________ The Texans will win at least 7 games under the new Head Coach 12-30-05

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GoPats Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Age: 40 Posts: 325 Rep Power: 9	I think you have to start with a QB. Of the three on your list, Brady is the youngest and has proven more durable than McNabb. Manning may be the better overall QB, but I took age into account. __________________ It is what it is.

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Double Barrel Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Section: Gridiron, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 27,071 Rep Power: 82006	Tom Brady in a heartbeat. He might not put up the numbers and all that jazz, but he's cool under pressure and doesn't get rattled. He's 9-0 in the postseason, and has a 61%+ completion percentage since 2001. In addition, I read recently that he's already got well over 20 come-from-behind winning drives in the 4th quarter/overtime, and the guy is in his mid 20's! Even Joe Montana, the man himself, said Brady is the next Joe Montana. And who can argue with three NFL Championships in four years? Never underestimate the heart of a champion! I'd pick LT, but RBs have a tendency to wear out by their 30s. A good QB can last well into his late 30's if he's protected and takes care of himself. __________________ "FOOTBALL IS ONLY A DIVERSION." ~ HOUSTON TEXANS In Memoriam - 20 little angels

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WWJD Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,260 Rep Power: 374	I gather you are talking about players so I would say Peyton Manning.

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YoungTexanFan Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,790 Rep Power: 653	LT! he does it all...he runs, catches, and throws for TD's

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rmartin65 I'm Score Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 23 Posts: 7,498 Rep Power: 19221	LT. No more needed.

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Huge Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: Out yonder way... Age: 41 Posts: 2,386 Rep Power: 15	"Other" (Michael Vick)

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Kaiser Toro Native Mod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Straight Outta Austin Age: 43 Posts: 15,889 Rep Power: 19756	I will take LT for $1000 Alex. __________________ Texans 2012: Kidz II Men

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tulexan Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 5,080 Rep Power: 26	LT...Let Me Count the Reasons Why: 1. Great Runner 2. Great Receiver 3. Great Blocker 4. Great Passer 5. Great Guy

11-14-2005	#16
awtysst Draft Guru Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,611 Rep Power: 2602	Other. When building an NFL team you have to have a good Offenisve line. The most important player on the Oline is the LT. Thus I would select Walter Jones, LT from Seattle. he creates huge holes for Shaun Alexander and can do so for any runner. While a good Qb is nice to have, and a versatile runner would be great, you have to have someone to protect them and open up holes for them. __________________ Draft Guru: 91.43% accuracy through first 35 picks from 2006-present I'm Pro Fig Newton, not Cam Newton! -awtysst on 4/28/2011

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Napa Auto Parts Hall of Fame Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Age: 35 Posts: 1,186 Rep Power: 15	I think i would go with other either Eli Manning or Carson palmer im taking Youth in to consideration. Last edited by Napa Auto Parts; 11-14-2005 at 11:31 PM.

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