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Mr teX · 12-13-2007

Write up on Mario & the 2006 draft by schefter

http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessi...o&confirm=true

**eriadoc** · 12-13-2007

The link points to an article by Carucci, not Schefter.

Mr teX · 12-13-2007

it is carucci, my bad

**eriadoc** · 12-13-2007

I only clarify because Schefter has always been pretty responsible as a reporter. He raised questions about the Mario pick, but he never blasted the Texans, as far as I know. Carucci jumped on the "Blast Texans" bandwagon in full stride.

GP · 12-13-2007

The BIGGEST article of them all is the one Bill Simmons wrote about it, and I believe it was in ESPN The Magazine. Granted, the guy uses humor a lot in his articles, but he blasted us and said all sorts of awful things.

I'll try to get that linked for us.

Goldensilence · 12-13-2007

Also yesterday on Around the Horn Tony gave all the panelists a chance to nationallly apologize to us and Mario about him being the #1 Pick.

Of course none of the panelists did and evidently have their collective heads in the sand when all 4 said we still should've taken Young. Guess none of them have seen his "stellar" play lately or seen his TD-INT ratio this year. They all got muted and he made the apology.

This year should've been the point where people saw RB can't carry the load the same thing quite a few people on this board said before and after the draft. Sure the Decoy/Multi-purpose thing he's supposed to bring to the table is nice but, not at the #2 slot. I'm a UT guy and Vince is my boy and all but...he hasn't made the strides he should have at this point. They've been winning games for the most part but it's taken away that he hasn't played great for the most part. Even forgotten is until Peyton retires the only way you're going to win this division is to get to the QB as much as possible. We made the right decision.

DerekLee1 · 12-13-2007

This is pretty telling:

DerekLee1 · 12-13-2007

...and it's fun to look back on stuff like this now as well...

Goldensilence · 12-13-2007

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Originally Posted by DerekLee1

...and it's fun to look back on stuff like this now as well...

Flattering picture of Charley.

austintexanite · 12-13-2007

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Originally Posted by DerekLee1

...and it's fun to look back on stuff like this now as well...

LOL...gotta admit that pic is pretty funny.

**Double Barrel** · 12-13-2007

Most of the so-called media 'experts' are just blowhards. If they really had that much insight and ability to evaluate players, they'd be working for an NFL team instead of just talking about one.

**Thorn** · 12-13-2007

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Originally Posted by Double Barrel

Most of the so-called media 'experts' are just blowhards. If they really had that much insight and ability to evaluate players, they'd be working for an NFL team instead of just talking about one.

Exactly.

**PapaL** · 12-13-2007

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Originally Posted by Double Barrel

Most of the so-called media 'experts' are just blowhards. If they really had that much insight and ability to evaluate players, they'd be working for an NFL team instead of just talking about one.

Oh you mean like most to all MB posters?

ChrisG · 12-13-2007

at least someones got the balls to admit when they are wrong

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Many of us, including yours truly, were quick to criticize the Texans for making Williams the top overall pick of the 2006 draft. More to the point, we ripped them for not taking Reggie Bush or, at the very least, hometown product Vince Young.

Our collective thought was this: What were they thinking?
....
This year, the tables have turned.
....
For the Texans, choosing Williams over Bush and Young has worked out accordingly ... at least, so far

Mario Williams, DE
Tackles: 46
Sacks: 9½
TD: 1
Fumbles forced: 2

Reggie Bush, RB
Rush yards: 581
Catches: 73
Rec. yards: 417
TD: 4

Vince Young, QB
Passer Rating: 66.9
Yards: 2,032
Rush yards: 343
TD/INT: 7/16

**Thorn** · 12-13-2007

Eh....whatever. Let's see what's up this time next year, or even in 2009 would be more telling. As if it makes any difference.

But I'm glad to see Mario getting his reps. That's a good thing.

**Double Barrel** · 12-14-2007

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Originally Posted by PapaL

Oh you mean like most to all MB posters?

Except none of us are paid professionals. We spew our opinions free-of-charge!

12-13-2007	#3
Mr teX Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Everyone Wants The Throne Posts: 6,303 Rep Power: 14448	Re: Slowly coming around... it is carucci, my bad

12-13-2007	#4
eriadoc Texan-American Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 15,576 Rep Power: 71516	Re: Slowly coming around... I only clarify because Schefter has always been pretty responsible as a reporter. He raised questions about the Mario pick, but he never blasted the Texans, as far as I know. Carucci jumped on the "Blast Texans" bandwagon in full stride. __________________ "Never give to your friend any power that your enemy may one day inherit." - Paul Weyrich

12-13-2007	#5
GP Go Texans! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 17,747 Rep Power: 50138	Re: Slowly coming around... The BIGGEST article of them all is the one Bill Simmons wrote about it, and I believe it was in ESPN The Magazine. Granted, the guy uses humor a lot in his articles, but he blasted us and said all sorts of awful things. I'll try to get that linked for us. __________________

12-13-2007	#6
Goldensilence Is this Sparta? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Out of the desert finally... Age: 31 Posts: 5,031 Rep Power: 6218	Re: Slowly coming around... Also yesterday on Around the Horn Tony gave all the panelists a chance to nationallly apologize to us and Mario about him being the #1 Pick. Of course none of the panelists did and evidently have their collective heads in the sand when all 4 said we still should've taken Young. Guess none of them have seen his "stellar" play lately or seen his TD-INT ratio this year. They all got muted and he made the apology. This year should've been the point where people saw RB can't carry the load the same thing quite a few people on this board said before and after the draft. Sure the Decoy/Multi-purpose thing he's supposed to bring to the table is nice but, not at the #2 slot. I'm a UT guy and Vince is my boy and all but...he hasn't made the strides he should have at this point. They've been winning games for the most part but it's taken away that he hasn't played great for the most part. Even forgotten is until Peyton retires the only way you're going to win this division is to get to the QB as much as possible. We made the right decision.

12-13-2007	#7
DerekLee1 Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,270 Rep Power: 1216	Re: Slowly coming around... This is pretty telling:

12-13-2007	#1
Mr teX Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Everyone Wants The Throne Posts: 6,303 Rep Power: 14448	Slowly coming around... Write up on Mario & the 2006 draft by schefter http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessi...o&confirm=true

12-13-2007	#2
eriadoc Texan-American Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 15,576 Rep Power: 71516	Re: Slowly coming around... The link points to an article by Carucci, not Schefter. __________________ "Never give to your friend any power that your enemy may one day inherit." - Paul Weyrich

12-13-2007	#8
DerekLee1 Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,270 Rep Power: 1216	Re: Slowly coming around... ...and it's fun to look back on stuff like this now as well...

12-13-2007	#11
Double Barrel Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Section: Gridiron, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 27,246 Rep Power: 84022	Re: Slowly coming around... Most of the so-called media 'experts' are just blowhards. If they really had that much insight and ability to evaluate players, they'd be working for an NFL team instead of just talking about one. __________________ "FOOTBALL IS ONLY A DIVERSION." ~ HOUSTON TEXANS In Memoriam - 20 little angels

12-13-2007	#15
Thorn Dirty Old Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Section: Restrained in the mental ward Age: 62 Posts: 18,324 Rep Power: 55888	Re: Slowly coming around... Eh....whatever. Let's see what's up this time next year, or even in 2009 would be more telling. As if it makes any difference. But I'm glad to see Mario getting his reps. That's a good thing. __________________ "Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid." --- John Wayne

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