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We have been angry with the front office for years over this, a big body in the middle. This should be the year we get a big boy on the front line of our defense.
Let the sunshine in...
Let the sunshine in...
Better hope it's a FA of some kind, because if they expect a rookie to come in and man the nose in a 3-4 it could be awfully ugly here again.
I dunno...Jay Ratliff played 3-4 as their NT...at 6-4, 300...which isn't near the space eater that more 3-4s covet.
It's going to one interesting off-season.
Get a couple of fat bodies, but start Mario there. Let Amobi and Smith play the ends. That way you can start off upgrading your DB's and LB's and also upgrading your interior O-line and receivers...
LOL. Is that your nominee for Texans Eating Pro-bowler?
:wadepalm:
LOL. Is that your nominee for Texans Space Eating NT?
:wadepalm:
We can probably sign this guy to a contract!
I was wondering whatever happened to Ron Dayne.We can probably sign this guy to a contract!
Who ever puts food within 100 feet of this man within a 1-month period
needs to be brought-up on charges.
Who ever puts food within 100 feet of this man within a 1-month period
needs to be brought-up on charges.
Offer a 5th round pick for Shaun Rogers.
I think we will see really soon if Smith is a good GM or not.
Where on the interior line though? RG?
Center and Left Guard were great this year compared to years past.
I was thinking RG or even a RT and moving Winston to RG...
It seems that Winston has been suspect at times this year...
We can probably sign this guy to a contract!
i'm considering a neg rep for this........
edit: broke the link so people don't have to see it on this page too.
We have been angry with the front office for years over this, a big body in the middle. This should be the year we get a big boy on the front line of our defense.
Let the sunshine in...
Let the sunshine in...
Weight: 315
40-Yard Dash: 4.90
Strengths:
Incredible combination of size, speed, and athletic ability
Uses hands very effectively, long arms
Disruptive run stuffer, often getting to the ball carrier in the backfield
Explosive pass rusher, great first step and burst off the line
Can get to the quarterback using his strength on the bull rush, but also has a nice arsenal of pass-rushing moves that take advantage of his athletic ability
Consistently splits gaps and double teams
Has the agility and speed to chase string plays out from sideline to sideline
Great snap anticipation, often the first player off the line
Good closing burst on tackles
Weaknesses:There are no significant weaknesses in Fairley's game that I can see at this time.
Bottom Line on Nick Fairley:Nick Fairley is an elite prospect at defensive tackle who should quickly develop into an impact player in the NFL. His overall size and athletic ability are rare, which is why he will go very high in the draft. He also has the versatility to play in any system. He's equally devastating against the run and as a pass rusher, and has Pro Bowl potential written all over him.
Projection: Fairly should be a top-five pick in 2011 if he decides to leave school early
Weaknesses:There are no significant weaknesses in Fairley's game that I can see at this time.
I was wondering whatever happened to Ron Dayne.
Just a fat guy... That's what we need, especially since we'll go to the 3-4.... A big fat, fat guy!! A Vince Wilfork...
Man, you've got to love seeing that
I don't want to see Fairley in a 3-4 at all. I think he will do very well in a 4-3, think Warren Sapp. But he would surely do fine as a 3-4 nose.
I would rather have a FS
If you're gonna have your nose tackle play a 2-gap then you want somebody like Wilfork, but if he's in the gap (a 1-gapper), as Wade did in Dallas where he used the "smallish" Ratliff, then we don't need a "space eater".
I would rather have a FS
Offer a 5th round pick for Shaun Rogers.
Wilfork's played all along the line (except DE, obviously) in the Pats hybrid. He actually kicked more ass playing the typical 4-3 DT position.
I don't see the Texans taking a CB or a FS in the first round unless one of Akumara (Is that how you spell his name? ****ing Nebraska I swear) or Peterson is still there at the 11. There are no Eric Berry's or Earl Thomas's in this draft, and my guess is that with all the change in the front 7 on defense, that is where the first pick will go.
Would be thrilled to get Fairley but that dude has been and will be a top 5 pick. We could've had a decent shot at him if we didn't decide to WIN ONE FOR THE ****ING GIPPER LAST SUNDAY YOU ***** TEXANS GODDAMNIT.
They could always move up ..... or down.
Its painfully obvious to anyone who has watched the Texans over the years , they have never really had any talent at the FS spot. If they can move down and still get the best FS prospect on the board while aquiring extra picks , I'd do it.
Pollard along with a guy on the opposite side who's skills offset his would be real nice to have - Pending Pollard returns.
If a team picking ahead of the Texans happens to be looking at a QB other than Andrew Luck , they'd likely be willing to move down. I just dont see another QB worth taking in the top 15 picks.
Also this is before the combine or even who has officially declared and all that. You might not see any other top 15 picks, but that doesn't mean come April, Jake Locker or Blaine Gabbert isn't up there jockeying for a top 10 or 15 spot.
I'd rather have both , but if I had to settle on one or the other , give me the FS.
I think this DL is servicable with Shaun Cody at the NT , 0k0ye and Antonio Smith at the ends with MW and Barwin as your OLB's. If Ryans comes back 100% your front 7 is set with he and Cushing in the middle.
A healthy Barwin allows them to do a lot of things due to his unique abilities. He (and MW) are athletic enough to cover TE's , RB's in the flats and we all know both can get to the passer.