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2019 NFL Mock drafts.

Texansphan

Texansphan

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Thought a thread with a bunch of mocks from the experts might be educational for us all.
I'll start with one from cbssports writer Chris Trapasso that will have Texans fans jubilant if it falls this way - for us at least.
 
Texansphan said:
Thought a thread with a bunch of mocks from the experts might be educational for us all.
I'll start with one from cbssports writer Chris Trapasso that will have Texans fans jubilant if it falls this way - for us at least.
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Who is Chris Trapasso? And I would be extremely upset if the Texans took Little with both Dillard and Byron Murphy available
 
JB said:
Who is Chris Trapasso? And I would be extremely upset if the Texans took Little with both Dillard and Byron Murphy available
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His bio says cbs sports NFL draft writer/analyst.
There are several good players that will likely be available to us so I am waiting until I have had a look at the combine and research other teams before settling.
I like the two you mention also.
 
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Texansphan said:
His bio says cbs sports NFL draft writer/analyst.
There are several good players that will likely be available to us so I am waiting until I have had a look at the combine and research other teams before settling.
I like the two you mention also.
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Yeah, with that many quality players available, I would hope of a trade down
 
Lucky said:
What don't you like about Little? He's had a lot of success in the SEC, and Little is a much more accomplished run blocker than Dillard.
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It's not that I dislike Little, I haven't watched enough to really know him, but reports I've read have been mixed. I just think that if all 3 are there as in the mock, that a trade down is more desirable.

'extremely upset' was an over-reaction
 
JB said:
It's not that I dislike Little, I haven't watched enough to really know him, but reports I've read have been mixed. I just think that if all 3 are there as in the mock, that a trade down is more desirable.

'extremely upset' was an over-reaction
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All you have to do with Little is watch Miss St or Bama game footage . If he held his own then you may have something .
 
Honoring Earl 34 said:
All you have to do with Little is watch Miss St or Bama game footage . If he held his own then you may have something .
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I thought Little looked like a mess the first time I watched him so decided to go back and relook. I was watching the Bama game the first time so it picked up right where I left off and this was literally the first play. Besides maybe having the prototypical build, I'm not sure what is to like.
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Max said:
I thought Little looked like a mess the first time I watched him so decided to go back and relook. I was watching the Bama game the first time so it picked up right where I left off and this was literally the first play. Besides maybe having the prototypical build, I'm not sure what is to like.
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This happens from time to time with all OT's. Did you see Williams vs Georgia/Clemson? Same thing.

I was looking at how long he was able to sustain his block before being taken to the ground and he held his block long enough. Did you check him out in pass pro against Bama? He held up very well.
 
Max said:
I thought Little looked like a mess the first time I watched him so decided to go back and relook. I was watching the Bama game the first time so it picked up right where I left off and this was literally the first play. Besides maybe having the prototypical build, I'm not sure what is to like.
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This happens from time to time with all OT's. Did you see Williams vs Georgia/Clemson? Same thing.

I was looking at how long he was able to sustain his block before being taken to the ground and he held his block long enough. Did you check him out in pass pro against Bama? He held up very well. BTW, he will get stronger with NFL S&C.

I like his feet most of all, he moves well in short spaces for such a big man.
 
steelbtexan said:
This happens from time to time with all OT's. Did you see Williams vs Georgia/Clemson? Same thing.

I was looking at how long he was able to sustain his block before being taken to the ground and he held his block long enough. Did you check him out in pass pro against Bama? He held up very well. BTW, he will get stronger with NFL S&C.

I like his feet most of all, he moves well in short spaces for such a big man.
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No problem with his feet. I'm more concerned about his hands. He gets his shoulders turned because of not locking on and I think guys are going to spin off of him at the next level and I'm concerned he gives up too much ground against a good bull rush. I'm not saying that he can't be coached up, but after XSF not learning to use his hands, I'd rather have a guy that's shown that he's already learned that trait. But yes, I see the potential in pass pro. He really struggled in the run game though. I rarely saw him land a reach block and he's not going to move anyone out of the way if he does lock on.
 
steelbtexan said:
This happens from time to time with all OT's. Did you see Williams vs Georgia/Clemson? Same thing.

I was looking at how long he was able to sustain his block before being taken to the ground and he held his block long enough. Did you check him out in pass pro against Bama? He held up very well. BTW, he will get stronger with NFL S&C.

I like his feet most of all, he moves well in short spaces for such a big man.
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What do you think about David Edwards at RT? From what I watched, they ask their OT's to do exactly what ours do. Mix in inside zone about 1/3 of the time and he does a great job in getting to the 2nd level. I think he's a fit scheme-wise for what we do.
 
Max said:
What do you think about David Edwards at RT? From what I watched, they ask their OT's to do exactly what ours do. Mix in inside zone about 1/3 of the time and he does a great job in getting to the 2nd level. I think he's a fit scheme-wise for what we do.
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I loved Edwards as a Soph not near as much as a Jr.

He had back issues last yr and that gives me pause because a young guy that already has back issues doesn't bode well for his future/longevity. CnD could speak much better and give us an idea of whether his injury history makes him a high rd draft pick.

With that said, if Edwards is there in the 2nd I would think seriously about picking him. He's very talented.

I tried to watch some of Juwaun Taylor's tape and dont really get the love for him. I didn't see him stick out from Ivey and both of them looked very avg. Yet Taylor is getting 1st rd love. If you can lead me to the tape that makes draft gurus love him I would greatly appreciate it.
 
Max said:
No problem with his feet. I'm more concerned about his hands. He gets his shoulders turned because of not locking on and I think guys are going to spin off of him at the next level and I'm concerned he gives up too much ground against a good bull rush. I'm not saying that he can't be coached up, but after XSF not learning to use his hands, I'd rather have a guy that's shown that he's already learned that trait. But yes, I see the potential in pass pro. He really struggled in the run game though. I rarely saw him land a reach block and he's not going to move anyone out of the way if he does lock on.
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Like I said to Lucky, he's really good in pass pro and is a wall off blocker in the run game. He certainly needs to improve in the run game but over all his hand placement is overall good in pass pro. Lucky told me although he's ackward he does get to the 2nd level in the run game.

There's not going to be a perfect LT available at 23. That's what coaching is for taking a guy with talent and helping improve his weaknesses. XSF was lazy and I haven't heard that Little has a poor work ethic. Little does have the genes in his favor. His dad was a LB in the NFL. May he RIP.
 
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steelbtexan said:
I loved Edwards as a Soph not near as much as a Jr.

He had back issues last yr and that gives me pause because a young guy that already has back issues doesn't bode well for his future/longevity. CnD could speak much better and give us an idea of whether his injury history makes him a high rd draft pick.

With that said, if Edwards is there in the 2nd I would think seriously about picking him. He's very talented.
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Hmm, wasn't aware of the back issues.

steelbtexan said:
I tried to watch some of Juwaun Taylor's tape and dont really get the love for him. I didn't see him stick out from Ivey and both of them looked very avg. Yet Taylor is getting 1st rd love. If you can lead me to the tape that makes draft gurus love him I would greatly appreciate it.
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I saw @badboy brought up Taylor so maybe he can help. I looked at him and thought the same. The only thing I could think of was measurables which I get are important. But I'll get excited about potential when I've seen a track record of guys getting coached up by our staff. For now, show me the tape.
 
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Max said:
Hmm, wasn't aware of the back issues.

I saw @badboy brought up Taylor so maybe he can help. I looked at him and thought the same. The only thing I could think of was measurables which I get are important. But I'll get excited about potential when I've seen a track record of guys getting coached up by our staff. For now, show me the tape.
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I was not a fan of Taylor first half of season and tbh, lost track of him despite constantly finding him in top half of most mocks. Despite review as link provides, he seemed to play "heavy" for lack of better word when I watched him. Of course he could have improved last half of season.

As for coaching up, I want linemen who learn by experience and improve as I have zero faith what's his name.
 
JB said:
Who is Chris Trapasso? And I would be extremely upset if the Texans took Little with both Dillard and Byron Murphy available
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Just my 2 cents but Trapasso seems to "follow" others rather than give his own opinions. When I noticed that, I pretty much eliminated his mocks. Best about this one, Corner Byron Murphy is available. I compare his future with Darrelle Revis and look forward to 40 times of him and Clemson's Mullen. 1.23 Murphy 2.54 Mullen 2.55 Love (at nickle as I'm concerned about Colvin) 3.86 OT Howard.

Thinking on it I would consider eating Colvin's dead money if we could trade him for a 4th. His 2019 cap isn't much less and I'd rather have the pick. Sure hope I'm wrong on him. I don't think the $ got him but rather his concern about his recovery as that has bothered others before him.
 
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steelbtexan said:
Like I said to Lucky, he's really good in pass pro and is a wall off blocker in the run game. He certainly needs to improve in the run game but over all his hand placement is overall good in pass pro. Lucky told me although he's ackward he does get to the 2nd level in the run game.

There's not going to be a perfect LT available at 23. That's what coaching is for taking a guy with talent and helping improve his weaknesses. XSF was lazy and I haven't heard that Little has a poor work ethic. Little does have the genes in his favor. His dad was a LB in the NFL. May he RIP.
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Is there any perfect LT's in this draft? I see no Joe Thomas's or similar
 
JB said:
Is there any perfect LT's in this draft? I see no Joe Thomas's or similar
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well if you value PFF's evaluations, Max Sharping comes closest.
First Team: Max Scharping, Northern Illinois

A proven pass protector, Scharping allowed all of eight pressures this season, on 469 pass-blocking snaps and his 92.2 pass-blocking grade stood out among the MAC’s tackles.
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That's pretty awesome even for "small" school boy. He has been consistent entire career.
 
badboy said:
well if you value PFF's evaluations, Max Sharping comes closest. That's pretty awesome even for "small" school boy. He has been consistent entire career.
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But how will he fare against the JJ Watt's and Khalil Mack's of the NFL?
 
JB said:
But how will he fare against the JJ Watt's and Khalil Mack's of the NFL?
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I get your point but he would not play against either 2019. Possibly he would not have to start either OT although possibly at LG. Of significance is his ability to play all but center.
 
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A thought that keeps haunting me .... we don't just need a left tackle for our line .... we need closer to most ! We could trade down a few spots, picking up an extra pick or two and put together a very good right side. Then maybe a DB and a RB. I am not completely convinced that Davenport and Rankin won't be able to start fitting and gelling on the left side. By the end of the season, we will know if we absolutely must draft a left side, or even a center, in 2020. Probably won't be a popular idea .... but it continues to vex me.
 
justmy2cents said:
A thought that keeps haunting me .... we don't just need a left tackle for our line .... we need closer to most ! We could trade down a few spots, picking up an extra pick or two and put together a very good right side. Then maybe a DB and a RB. I am not completely convinced that Davenport and Rankin won't be able to start fitting and gelling on the left side. By the end of the season, we will know if we absolutely must draft a left side, or even a center, in 2020. Probably won't be a popular idea .... but it continues to vex me.
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Pretty much why I've suddenly been mocking, Risner (RT, OC, RG) and McCoy (OC, OG) to the Texans. Wouldn't mind landing Hyatt (LT) if he's still on the board late in RD3. Dang, really missing that RD4 pick.
 
JB said:
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JB, what I'm saying is .... because Jonah Williams will not be available to us, maybe we should go at the problem bass-ackwards. I don't see any flicker of a hope for the future of our current right side. If we can't get to the left tackle that we want, maybe we get an excellent RT and RG .... and see if the current left side can continue to grow. In all probability, they would start there anyway - as Williams and (partner) eased in. It's not a perfect remedy at all .... but it's safe. Let me draft and I'll mortgage the farm for the best front five in the draft. Unfortunately, many of us are already talking about receivers, LBs, and even DL. I'm just trying to avoid mediocrity at any of the 5 positions that I place such great importance upon !
 
Lucky said:
It should be noted that the best pass rushers the Texans will face in 2019 (Von Miller, Joey Bosa, Cam Jordan) will be coming from the offensive right side.
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This is why It's imperative to spend the $$$$/picks to fix both OT positions. If they fix LT atleast they can double team/chip on the right side, but really both sides need to be fixed. Watson wont last long getting sacked 62 times a yr. Speaking of getting sacked 62 times, how does Devlin still have a job and that's giving him the benefit of the lack of talent doubt. 62 times is unacceptable regardless even with Watson contributing to them by holding onto the ball too long.
 
justmy2cents said:
A thought that keeps haunting me .... we don't just need a left tackle for our line .... we need closer to most ! We could trade down a few spots, picking up an extra pick or two and put together a very good right side. Then maybe a DB and a RB. I am not completely convinced that Davenport and Rankin won't be able to start fitting and gelling on the left side. By the end of the season, we will know if we absolutely must draft a left side, or even a center, in 2020. Probably won't be a popular idea .... but it continues to vex me.
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Gelling? More like Davenport floating.

Give me Little in the 1st and Scharping in the 3rd and I will be happy. But if Gaine used both 2's to trade up into the late 1st to draft both Little and Risner I wouldn't complain at all.
 
Todd McShay’s 2019 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Predictions for every first-round pick



1. Arizona Cardinals—Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State*
2. San Francisco 49ers—Josh Allen, OLB, Kentucky
3. New York Jets—Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan*
4. Oakland Raiders—Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama*
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers—Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama*
6. New York Giants—Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State*
7. Jacksonville Jaguars—Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State*
8. Detroit Lions—Greedy Williams, CB, LSU*
9. Buffalo Bills—Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida*
10. Denver Broncos—Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
11. Cincinnati Bengals—Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma*
12. Green Bay Packers—Devin White, ILB, LSU*
13. Miami Dolphins—Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma*
14. Atlanta Falcons—Ed Oliver, DT, Houston*
15. Washington Redskins—Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma*
16. Carolina Panthers—Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson*
17. Cleveland Browns—Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
18. Minnesota Vikings—Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State
19. Tennessee Titans—T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa*
20. Pittsburgh Steelers—Devin Bush, LB, Michigan*
21. Seattle Seahawks—Jachai Polite, DE/OLB, Florida*
22. Baltimore Ravens—D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss*

23. Houston Texans—Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt*
Man, the more tape I watch, the more I like Williams. He’s a long press corner with some strong ball skills. After Houston allowed an eye-popping 62 sacks of their franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson in 2018, offensive tackle might be a heavier lean here, but with the top three already gone, the Texans opt to replace Kareem Jackson instead.

24. Oakland Raiders (from Chicago Bears)—A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss*
25. Philadelphia Eagles—Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson*
26. Indianapolis Colts—Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson*
27. Oakland Raiders (from Dallas Cowboys)—Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama*
28. Los Angeles Chargers—Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
29. Kansas City Chiefs—Byron Murphy, CB, Washington*
30. Green Bay Packers (from New Orleans Saints)—Oshane Ximines, DE, Old Dominion
31. Los Angeles Rams—Irv Smith Jr., TE, Alabama*
32. New England Patriots—Gerald Willis III, DT, Miami (FL)
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Man, with Mullen and Murphy still there that is tough, but that does mean a good handful of OT's are available in the second round. Dillard, Little, Risner, Cajuste, and Edwards are all guys who have been mocked in the first round. One of those guys would be there in round 2 for us.

If we were able to go CB and OT with our first two picks, one guy I'd really be tempted on is Iowa TE Noah Fant. I just see A. Hernandez with him talent wise which seems like a perfect fit with a QB who likes to roll out. That TE drag or seam if lined up in the slot could be unguardable given the necessary shaded protection needed to cover Hopkins.
 
YoungTexanFan said:
Man, with Mullen and Murphy still there that is tough, but that does mean a good handful of OT's are available in the second round. Dillard, Little, Risner, Cajuste, and Edwards are all guys who have been mocked in the first round. One of those guys would be there in round 2 for us.

If we were able to go CB and OT with our first two picks, one guy I'd really be tempted on is Iowa TE Noah Fant. I just see A. Hernandez with him talent wise which seems like a perfect fit with a QB who likes to roll out. That TE drag or seam if lined up in the slot could be unguardable given the necessary shaded protection needed to cover Hopkins.
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Picking at 23 in RD2.....a lot of those OT's are going to be gone before the Texans 2nd pick. I would trade back and hopefully get the OT and another pick. Give me a tag and trade of Clowney and suddenly I'm sitting on potentially another RD1 or RD2 and a RD3 or RD4. Give me 3 extra picks inside the first 4 rounds and man I'm going shopping.
 
YoungTexanFan said:
Man, with Mullen and Murphy still there that is tough, but that does mean a good handful of OT's are available in the second round. Dillard, Little, Risner, Cajuste, and Edwards are all guys who have been mocked in the first round. One of those guys would be there in round 2 for us.

If we were able to go CB and OT with our first two picks, one guy I'd really be tempted on is Iowa TE Noah Fant. I just see A. Hernandez with him talent wise which seems like a perfect fit with a QB who likes to roll out. That TE drag or seam if lined up in the slot could be unguardable given the necessary shaded protection needed to cover Hopkins.
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Looks like McKays mock is current but I thought that anybody who's done a mock since the Senior Bowl would have one or more of Dillard, Little, or Risner on his mock ?
 
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Simmons going #7 with his video floating around is not realistic. Especially when there are DTs as good or better available.

I think the Ole Miss WRs are being overrated a bit. Samuel and Harry are the complete WRs in this draft.

I think he's a very good O-lineman, but Jonah Williams won't go #5 in this draft.

Bosa is #1 on every mock. I think Josh Allen will be the pick. But Arizona may not be the team at #1 when it's all said and done.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
Picking at 23 in RD2.....a lot of those OT's are going to be gone before the Texans 2nd pick. I would trade back and hopefully get the OT and another pick. Give me a tag and trade of Clowney and suddenly I'm sitting on potentially another RD1 or RD2 and a RD3 or RD4. Give me 3 extra picks inside the first 4 rounds and man I'm going shopping.
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I might trade down 3 or 4 picks if the draft fell this way. But probably not.

I wouldn't trade Clowney.
 
Lucky said:
Simmons going #7 with his video floating around is not realistic. Especially when there are DTs as good or better available.

I think the Ole Miss WRs are being overrated a bit. Samuel and Harry are the complete WRs in this draft.

I think he's a very good O-lineman, but Jonah Williams won't go #5 in this draft.

Bosa is #1 on every mock. I think Josh Allen will be the pick. But Arizona may not be the team at #1 when it's all said and done.
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A team is going to trade up to #1 and pick Haskins after the Combine and Pro Days. IMHO
 
steelbtexan said:
A team is going to trade up to #1 and pick Haskins after the Combine and Pro Days. IMHO
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Wow. Where would you have taken Haskins in last years draft? After Rosen and before Jackson? Even though I think he'll be the 1st QB taken this year, #1 overall seems a stretch.
 
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Wow. Where would you have taken Haskins in last years draft? After Rosen and before Jackson? Even though I think he'll be the 1st QB taken this year, #1 overall seems a stretch.
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I think he's going to light up the Combine.

He's very comparable to Darnold. IMHO

I liked Rosen the best of all the QB's last yr and cant wait to see what he can become if he can survive until the Cards build up their OL.

I liked Rosen even better than Mayfield who I had #2.
 
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Wow. Where would you have taken Haskins in last years draft? After Rosen and before Jackson? Even though I think he'll be the 1st QB taken this year, #1 overall seems a stretch.
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QB hungry teams sometimes make hasty decisions. It really depends on his Combine and private workout performances. It could be like getting hit with a nose full of ether.
 
Lucky said:
What don't you like about Little? He's had a lot of success in the SEC, and Little is a much more accomplished run blocker than Dillard.
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If Little has a great combine, he will regain most of the lost gloss.
The cone drills will tell the story of the OL's. Besides, a little NFL polish will likely go a long way.
 
Texansphan said:
If Little has a great combine, he will regain most of the lost gloss.
The cone drills will tell the story of the OL's. Besides, a little NFL polish will likely go a long way.
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I think some of it is prospect fatigue. Little has been highly acclaimed since high school. 3 year starter in the SEC. His game is being picked apart. The needle will move back towards Little being one of the top LTs after all of the testing, prodding, and poking is done.
 
Lucky said:
I think some of it is prospect fatigue. Little has been highly acclaimed since high school. 3 year starter in the SEC. His game is being picked apart. The needle will move back towards Little being one of the top LTs after all of the testing, prodding, and poking is done.
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Is it down to Little & Dillard as to which OT will b the first OT taken in this years Draft ?
Second question? Do you guys think Gaine will be prepared to move up in the first round to get the Texans an OLT ? Of course we have no way of knowing now and it all depends on how the Draft goes that first night during the first round selections.
I'm just trying to figure out if Gaine is gonna be aggressive or just sit back and wait to see what he's got on his Board when the 23rd pick rolls around. Now he was fairly aggresive in his first free gency by going after the Denver WR and using a 4th round pick to close the deal if that's any indication ?
Now if Gaine could do something like sign Patriots LT Trent Brown in the upcoming FA he'd be in a great position for the Draft, all of his options would then be open in the first round.
 
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