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2019 NFL Mock drafts.

IDEXAN said:
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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yeah, I think the pre-draft FA signing period will dictate the draft as much as or more than the draft flow...
Will Gaine be aggressive early in the off season?
 
IDEXAN said:
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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Good thing is if Gaine doesn't get Trent Brown in FA he will know where he stands going into the draft and moving up should definitely be an option. I can make a case that even if Gaine signs Brown he should take another OT at 23 depending who's on the board. If Gaine signs Brown he shouldn't trade up from 23 for an OT and just let the board fall to him. IMHO

I'm starting to really like Scharping in the 2nd to play RT. I think he could be a better version of Winston.
 
JB said:
yeah, I think the pre-draft FA signing period will dictate the draft as much as or more than the draft flow...
Will Gaine be aggressive early in the off season?
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He should be very aggressive, this team is 5 players away from being a true contender and if they can add 3 guys that can play in FA and 3 guys in the draft (They have the picks) this team could be really good.

Add Trent Brown, Jason Verrett (On the cheap) John Brown/Ingram in FA and hit on your 1st/2nd rd draft picks and this team could be really good. Gaine has the cap space and draft picks to get this done.

Anyhow, this is a huge offseason for the future of this franchise. This very easily could be the draft like the 2006 draft Williams/Ryan/Winston/OD/Spencer draft. They have the picks.
 
I'm not so sure Brown's play transitions to the Texans. Obviously there's a massive difference between the 2 systems. I'd hate to give the money he may command if BB doesn't want to pay him and then he doesn't pay dividends in OB/Devlin's system.

This leads me to hope Gaine signs Donovan Smith who played for OB at Penn St. This could give him a leg up in understanding what OB wants to do on offense. Also, I don't see OB or Gaine throwing the towel in on Davenport so signing a veteran is imperative in his development.

I like Little, Dillard or Risner with the Texans first pick. Either of these guys could settle the RT position for the next 7 years or longer. I also think Erik McCoy is a must pick b/c of the uncertainty surrounding the play of Martin....who just hasn't lived up to expectations. I'd love to have McCoy in the fold if the Texans decide that Martin isn't worth re-signing.

If and that's a big if, LT- Mitch Hyatt slid down to RD6....I'd probably draft him and let him develop for a season. I still think Hyatt could be a better than expected LT in the NFL especially if he has a year to gain some strength and knowledge of playing LT at the NFL level.
 
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OptimisticTexan said:
I'm not so sure Brown's play transitions to the Texans. Obviously there's a massive difference between the 2 systems. I'd hate to give the money he may command if BB doesn't want to pay him and then he doesn't pay dividends in OB/Devlin's system.

This leads me to hope Gaine signs Donovan Smith who played for OB at Penn St. This could give him a leg up in understanding what OB wants to do on offense. Also, I don't see the OB or Gaine throwing the towel in on Davenport so signing a veteran is imperative in his development.

I like Little, Dillard or Risner with the Texans first pick. Either of these guys could settle the RT position for the next 7 years or longer. I also think Erik McCoy is a must pick b/c of the uncertainty surrounding the play of Martin....who just hasn't lived up to expectations. I'd love to have McCoy in the fold if the Texans decide that Martin isn't worth re-signing.

If and that's a big if, LT- Mitch Hyatt slid down to RD6....I'd probably draft him and let him develop for a season. I still think Hyatt could be a better than expected LT in the NFL especially if he has a year to gain some strength and knowledge of playing LT at the NFL level.
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Brown has been underestimated going all the way back to his days at Fla. I think BOB wants to run the offense that he ran back when he was with the Pats, when Solder was playing LT. Brown is better than Solder and younger than Solder. His best football is ahead of him if he doesn't rest on his laurels after he gets paid.

Brown is more talented than Smith, though I wouldn't have an issue if Gaine brought in Smith because he also knows what BOB expects from his LT. Smith is better than Davenport (Who I never want to see play LT again and it wouldn't bother me at all if he was cut. Although we know this isn't going to happen.)

Signing Brown and Drafting one of the other 1st Rd OT's is the way to go. IMHO. If you draft Risner and Henderson can play RT then you could play Risner at C where he has experience, as well as OG.

If you want to draft a CB in the 1st after you sign a FA like Brown/Smith you could and draft a talented RT in the 3rd like Scharping/Edoga. I want to draft a young guy that's capable of playing LT if the FA signing gets hurt and either one of these guys can do this. Why? because I never want to see Watson get sacked like he did or the offense having to be completely changed due to Davenport's piss poor play.

I would have no issues drafting Hyatt and doing what you suggested.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
I'm not so sure Brown's play transitions to the Texans. Obviously there's a massive difference between the 2 systems. I'd hate to give the money he may command if BB doesn't want to pay him and then he doesn't pay dividends in OB/Devlin's system.

This leads me to hope Gaine signs Donovan Smith who played for OB at Penn St. This could give him a leg up in understanding what OB wants to do on offense. Also, I don't see the OB or Gaine throwing the towel in on Davenport so signing a veteran is imperative in his development.

I like Little, Dillard or Risner with the Texans first pick. Either of these guys could settle the RT position for the next 7 years or longer. I also think Erik McCoy is a must pick b/c of the uncertainty surrounding the play of Martin....who just hasn't lived up to expectations. I'd love to have McCoy in the fold if the Texans decide that Martin isn't worth re-signing.

If and that's a big if, LT- Mitch Hyatt slid down to RD6....I'd probably draft him and let him develop for a season. I still think Hyatt could be a better than expected LT in the NFL especially if he has a year to gain some strength and knowledge of playing LT at the NFL level.
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Texans are in position to replace 3 of their olinemen via the draft and FA and completely alter the dynamic.
The remaining guys would have his play elevated by better quality play around them so the whole line could be an entirely new animal.
A line like this:-
Dillard, Benzschawel, Martin, FA, Henderson or - Dillard, Benzschawel, Martin, Mancz, FA has a completely different feel and potential.
We would also have some depth for the bench and with Rankin, Davenport to continue to develop so the line should be leaps and bounds ahead of the current structure. Not saying it will be instant top 50%, but should grow into that in the second half of the season with easy potential for more.
 
I did a Fanspeak Mock and can't believe how some of the players are being rated. It's like polar opposite of a couple of weeks ago. Anyhow, the last I one I did last night yielded the following players:

RD1-23: CB, Greedy Williams- LSU / Moves to get QB's, a scramble for OT's and DL allowed Williams to slide right into the Texans greedy little hands.

RD2-22: CB, Trayvon Mullen- Clemson / He also slid but I just can't imagine him being there this late in RD2 but if he was, you'd have to take him to solidify a position weakness.

RD2-23: OC/OG, Erik McCoy- Texas A&M / His stock is obviously rising but certainly has the versatility to help the OL this season.

RD3-23: RB, David Montgomery- Iowa State / He and Josh Jacobs have been rated the two most complete backs in the draft for 2019. They both handle the running and catching portion of the job but what makes both special in this draft.....they can both block and don't mind that part of the job. If I had my rathers, Jacobs would've been the RB but if I'm not crying over Montgomery being available.

RD5-23: OT/OC/OG, Dalton Risner- Kansas State / He's suddenly falling like a lead ballon on the Mock Services boards. I'm not really buying it but if he was, man this would be a steal in RD5.

RD6-22: CB, Isaiah Johnson- Houston / Another guy who suddenly dropped and another athlete I couldn't get the pick up to the podium quick enough if he was still on the board this late. Williams, Mullen and Johnson would immediately give the Texans a defensive backfield to be feared....especially with Badger, KJax, Reid and Hal handling the safety position. Using cap money on a veteran CB would be negated.

RD7-06: OT, Mitch Hyatt- Clemson / Man, this guy is getting zero respect after carrying the blindside of the Clemson OL for 4 seasons and 2 National Championships. If his primary weakness is getting stronger.....holy shite, he'd be a steal and I'd be ducking giddy to give him a season to get stronger.

Not a flashy draft but a focus on the nuts and bolts. 3 OL that could be a solid beginning to a new foundation. 3 CB's that instantly make what was once a weakness into an absolute power in the NFL. 1 RB who does it all and should instantly be a 3 down back. Foreman can give the breaks while Miller provides magic as the change of pace or 3rd down specially back.

I probably would've taken WR, Denzel Mims- Baylor with the RD7-06 pick but I didn't see him on any of the most recent boards. If that's the case, maybe he's an UDFA which would make signing him a great move.
 
I'm not nearly as big a fan of Trent Brown as most on this board seem to be. He was very protected in NE's system as they have one of the quickest passing games in the league and used Gronk and Allen as extra OT's quite frequently. You could say the same thing about Solder last year and we all saw him get exposed in NY.

I don't think he will transition well to the Texans. I don't think the OB-NE parallel works at all. It doesn't matter how much OB wants his offense to mirror the Pats. He's had years and it's never been close. Brown will be put 1-on-1 a lot here and Watson holds the ball longer than any QB in the league.
 
WolverineFan said:
I'm not nearly as big a fan of Trent Brown as most on this board seem to be. He was very protected in NE's system as they have one of the quickest passing games in the league and used Gronk and Allen as extra OT's quite frequently. You could say the same thing about Solder last year and we all saw him get exposed in NY.

I don't think he will transition well to the Texans. I don't think the OB-NE parallel works at all. It doesn't matter how much OB wants his offense to mirror the Pats. He's had years and it's never been close. Brown will be put 1-on-1 a lot here and Watson holds the ball longer than any QB in the league.
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I've gotta disagree with you WF. He looked great in the playoffs regardless of what PFF said. He had a better season than the year that Solder had the year before. Certainly a huge upgrade over Davenport, particularly in pass pro.

But let's say you're right, front load a contract for 2 years and take a chance. Teams rarely let LT's walk and when they do it's usually because of 1. Cap hell 2. Injury. Think Kalil and Whitworth/Okung. Sometimes you've just gotta take a chance. Plus Brown has been relatively healthy and did quite well for playing LT for the first time in his life last year. The only reason they will let him go is 1. They badly need to re-sign Flowers.

I checked on the Pats MB after reading the PFF grade and read what their fans were saying because I wanted to know if they thought like I did (Brown was more than serviceable) and some of them wanted to keep Brown over Flowers and really appreciated the job Brown did protecting Brady.

What this comes down to is, will the Texans be better off paying Brown 10-12 mil per year to protect Watson, or will they be better off drafting a guy like Dillard/Cajuste and having them protect Watson. I'm for doing both just in case Brown was to get hurt.

What I don't ever want to see again is Davenport playing LT.
 
Texans Mock Draft Survey 7.0

OL Andre Dillard, Washington State 6-5, 310

Mocked to Texans by:
ESPN (Mel Kiper, Jr.) on 2/18
CBS Sports (Chris Trapasso) on 2/15
CBS Sports (Jared Dubin) on 2/13
CBS Sports (Pete Prisco) on 2/13
NFL.com (Chad Reuter) on 2/5
Pro Football Focus (Mike Renner) on 2/5

OL Jawaan Taylor, Florida 6-5, 334

Mocked to Texans by:
USA Today (Luke Easterling) on 2/19
DraftTek on 2/13
The Big Lead (Jason McIntyre) on 2/1
The MMQB (Kalyn Kahler) on 1/29
The Draft Network (Kyle Crabbs) on 1/28
The Draft Network (Jon Ledyard) on 1/21

OL Greg Little, Ole Miss 6-6, 325
Mocked to Texans by:

SB Nation (Dan Kadar) on 2/18
Houston Chronicle (Aaron Wilson) on 2/7
CBS Sports (Will Brinson) on 2/6
The Athletic (Dane Brugler) on 2/5
NFL.com (Lance Zierlein) on 1/29

OL Yodny Cajuste, West Virginia 6-5, 322

Mocked to Texans by:
CBS Sports (R.J. White) on 2/11
Washington Post (John Clayton) on 1/22
Pro Football Focus (Steve Palazzolo) on 1/15

OL Cody Ford, Oklahoma 6-4, 337

Mocked to Texans by:
Bleacher Report (Matt Miller) on 2/4

CB Deandre Baker, Georgia 5-11, 185

Mocked to Texans by:
NFL.com (Daniel Jeremiah) on 1/18
The Sporting News (Vinnie Iyer) on 2/8

OL David Edwards, Wisconsin 6-7, 315

Mocked to Texans by:
DraftTek on 1/30
Pro Football Weekly (Eric Edholm) on 1/3

OL Tytus Howard, Alabama State 6-6, 311

Mocked to Texans by:
NFL.com (Maurice Jones-Drew) on 2/12

OL Chris Lindstrom, Boston College 6-4, 305

Mocked to Texans by:
CBS Sports (Ryan Wilson) on 2/18

CB Byron Murphy, Washington 5-11, 182

Mocked to Texans by:
Houston Chronicle (John McClain) on 2/13
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Lucky said:
Charley Casserly's NFL.com mock draft. has the Texans taking Temple CB Rock Ya-Sin (after 5 OTs go off board by #18). No Ed Oliver or Greedy Williams in the 1st. Might be time to get Charley's room ready at the rest home.
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Cant believe this guy was a GM. Now he's gotten a job evaluating talent for NFLN. Guess it's true what they say. Who you know is sometimes better than what you know. Casserly is living proof.
 
steelbtexan said:
Cant believe this guy was a GM. Now he's gotten a job evaluating talent for NFLN. Guess it's true what they say. Who you know is sometimes better than what you know. Casserly is living proof.
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About the only thing to say here is that some GM is going to make a pick that looks silly in Feb(and maybe even in May) and some highly regarded prospect is going to fall out of the favor, but outside of that, please continue to make fun of Casserly
 
steelbtexan said:
I've gotta disagree with you WF. He looked great in the playoffs regardless of what PFF said. He had a better season than the year that Solder had the year before. Certainly a huge upgrade over Davenport, particularly in pass pro.

But let's say you're right, front load a contract for 2 years and take a chance. Teams rarely let LT's walk and when they do it's usually because of 1. Cap hell 2. Injury. Think Kalil and Whitworth/Okung. Sometimes you've just gotta take a chance. Plus Brown has been relatively healthy and did quite well for playing LT for the first time in his life last year. The only reason they will let him go is 1. They badly need to re-sign Flowers.

I checked on the Pats MB after reading the PFF grade and read what their fans were saying because I wanted to know if they thought like I did (Brown was more than serviceable) and some of them wanted to keep Brown over Flowers and really appreciated the job Brown did protecting Brady.

What this comes down to is, will the Texans be better off paying Brown 10-12 mil per year to protect Watson, or will they be better off drafting a guy like Dillard/Cajuste and having them protect Watson. I'm for doing both just in case Brown was to get hurt.

What I don't ever want to see again is Davenport playing LT.
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Think the Texans should take a look at Matt Paradis if Denver lets him walk?

:coffee:
 
cuppacoffee said:
Think the Texans should take a look at Matt Paradis if Denver lets him walk?

:coffee:
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If the Texans signed Paradise and Trent Brown in FA and traded up for Dillard, I would be very happy.

That would be investing in the OL

I doubt it happens due to rht love affair with Martin. Another interior ol I like alot is Lindstrom. He's a long time starter in the NFL.
 
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steelbtexan said:
I've gotta disagree with you WF. He looked great in the playoffs regardless of what PFF said. He had a better season than the year that Solder had the year before. Certainly a huge upgrade over Davenport, particularly in pass pro.
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Yea he performed well in the P/Os to include the SB which is effectively an audition for free agency on the greatest stage of all in the NFL. So his timing was absolutely impeccable.
I'm gonna be surprised if the Pats are able to keep him because he's now got his SB ring and wants to get paid. As we all know the Pats drafted another offensive tackle
in the first round of the 2018 Draft (missed his rookie year on IR), to cover Brady's blind side so along with Brown & agents expectations to have a big payday I think he's gonna walk.
The only question I have now is who signs him ? Of course hope it's the Texans but lots of uncertainty with so many other teams bidding for his services.
 
IDEXAN said:
Yea he performed well in the P/Os to include the SB which is effectively an audition for free agency on the greatest stage of all in the NFL. So his timing was absolutely impeccable.
I'm gonna be surprised if the Pats are able to keep him because he's now got his SB ring and wants to get paid. As we all know the Pats drafted another offensive tackle
in the first round of the 2018 Draft (missed his rookie year on IR), to cover Brady's blind side so along with Brown & agents expectations to have a big payday I think he's gonna walk.
The only question I have now is who signs him ? Of course hope it's the Texans but lots of uncertainty with so many other teams bidding for his services.
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All it is going to take is 15 mil per season over 5 years. Top 10 OT money. This is the risk .
 
steelbtexan said:
All it is going to take is 15 mil per season over 5 years. Top 10 OT money. This is the risk .
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The Texans do not have the luxury to just draft a OT and move on. Our Oline is terrible. This needs to be hit in multiple ways. Sign best OT that's available to the Texans.
If that's Trent Brown then so be it.
Draft at least 2 OL players. Look at trade market. Be ready for cap casualties market as well.
Potential cuts such as
OT Kelvin Beachum NYJ
OT Bryan Bulaga GB
OT Andrew Whitworth LAR
Link of possible cuts
https://www.nj.com//eagles/2018/11/potential_2019_cap_casualties_for_all_32_nfl_teams_calais_ca.html
 
srrono said:
The Texans do not have the luxury to just draft a OT and move on. Our Oline is terrible. This needs to be hit in multiple ways. Sign best OT that's available to the Texans.
If that's Trent Brown then so be it.
Draft at least 2 OL players. Look at trade market. Be ready for cap casualties market as well.
Potential cuts such as
OT Kelvin Beachum NYJ
OT Bryan Bulaga GB
OT Andrew Whitworth LAR
Link of possible cuts
https://www.nj.com//eagles/2018/11/potential_2019_cap_casualties_for_all_32_nfl_teams_calais_ca.html
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Rams are keeping Whitworth
Bulaga is injury prone
Beechum- I like, he's an avg starting LT in the NFL.
Nsheke is another guy I like alot.
 
beerlover said:
Funniest thing, Williams dropping for no reason except arm length, lol how convenient. Adding LT #23 takes cover off the top :bubbles:
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Length isn't the only reason. Williams has a narrow base. I think he could end up at C. He could thrive in the right system, and bust in the wrong one. Smarts and technique go so far. Who would be the physical compliment to Williams in recent drafts? Garett Bolles? How's that working out? I don't think Williams would be the answer for the Texans at LT.
 
7 round mock from the Draft Network

ROUND 1, PICK NO. 23: ERIK MCCOY, IOL, TEXAS A&M
We have yet to enter into free agency, so perhaps the emphasis on this might change a little bit, but right now the Houston Texans need to center their entire draft strategy around fixing their offensive line. Injuries aside, their line play was not good enough in 2018, especially considering this needs to be the time they are developing Deshaun Watson as their young franchise quarterback.

McCoy had a great Senior Bowl week that put him on the map. He followed that up with one of the best combine performances for an interior offensive lineman. He definitely has a chance to sneak into the first round, especially to a needy team like the Texans.

ROUND 2, PICK NO. 54: YODNY CAJUSTE, OT, WVU
It’s not just on the interior where the Texans need to get better along the offensive line; the tackle play certainly could use a boost as well. Cajuste didn’t do much at the Combine, but he is a powerful offensive lineman who can play left tackle as his natural position.

ROUND 2, PICK NO. 55: KALEB MCGARY, OT, WASHINGTON
You think I’d pass up on a third offensive lineman with a good ceiling for the Texans if I had the chance? No way. That should tell you how much I think offensive line is a need for Houston.

As we all know, injuries happen, and you need guys to be able to come in and do their role to a level of competence. McGary, where he has some work to do as an offensive tackle, could be a potential starter earlier on or a great fill-in player in the meantime.

ROUND 3, PICK NO. 66: AMANI HOOKER, S, IOWA
The Texans might be looking for more than one starting defensive back in the upcoming draft, if they were to lose out on Tyrann Mathieu in free agency. If they do, drafting a player like Hooker to go into their deep safety rotation could play to their advantage. Hooker had a great Combine weekend with well above average athletic numbers in nearly every category. His tape also shows a good understanding of zone coverage roles.

ROUND 5, PICK NO. 161: MARK FIELDS, CB, CLEMSON
Another player who made some money for himself on Combine weekend was Clemson cornerback Mark Fields. Fields doesn’t get the notoriety that his teammate Trayvon Mullen does, but after scoring high in both the speed and strength tests at the Combine, he makes sense as a guy you take later in the draft and try to develop.

ROUND 6, PICK NO. 195: MIKE WEBER, RB, OHIO STATE
This running back class had a rough weekend at the Combine, but one player that stood out was Ohio State’s Mike Weber -- no player from the Buckeyes is slow, let’s just make that a universally understood right now.

The Texans already talked about how they are comfortable with their running back room, but Weber is similar stylistically to starter Lamar Miller, that could make him a preferred backup.

ROUND 7, PICK NO. 222: D’COTA DIXON, S, WISCONSIN
When Dixon ran a 4.81 in the 40-yard dash, it confirmed that he’s just not enough of an athlete to be a starter at the next level. But Dixon does so many other things well. He’s a smart player, he’s a determined player, he’s great in the locker room and he’ll give his all with a high motor to play special teams. You need guys like Dixon to build out the back end of your roster.
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https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/houston-texans-7-round-mock-draft
 
Lucky said:
Length isn't the only reason. Williams has a narrow base. I think he could end up at C. He could thrive in the right system, and bust in the wrong one. Smarts and technique go so far. Who would be the physical compliment to Williams in recent drafts? Garett Bolles? How's that working out? I don't think Williams would be the answer for the Texans at LT.
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That’s an easy one Jake Matthews although near end of on field drills, NFL Network put on film comparing his technique to Joe Thomas, who was witness and seemed to sign off on him, that’s good enough for me. If y’all want to be delusional and count on him dropping to #23 wish you all the luck in world
 
beerlover said:
If y’all want to be delusional and count on him dropping to #23 wish you all the luck in world
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I'm not suggesting Williams will be at #23. Though stranger things have happened. But he won't be the #1 OT, as assumed. And may not be drafted to play OT at all. With Kubiak going to Minnesota and installing the ZBS, I would predict that would be Williams floor @ #18.
 
steelbtexan said:
True

Difference is Casserly was consistently bad.
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While we are remembering :clown: (literally this is named Charley Casserly)...he been running down Kyler Murray's interviews at the Combine

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...ombine-interviews-draw-some-negative-reviews/

“He better hope Kingsbury takes him No. 1 because this was not good,” Casserly said. “These were worst comments I ever got on a high-rated quarterback and I’ve been doing this a long time. . . . Leadership — not good. Study habits — not good. The board work — below not good. Not good at all in any of those areas, raising major concerns about what this guy is going to do.”
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and this has been disputed

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...s-charley-casserlys-comments-on-kyler-murray/
 
infantrycak said:
You've heard of this thing BPA, best player available, right?
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Drafting BPA is a good rule of thumb to go by in the first round except it's often no more than lip service for teams like the Texans with a really pressing need like finding a capable lineman to play LT to protect the blind side of the biggest investment in the franchise.
 
IDEXAN said:
Drafting BPA is a good rule of thumb to go by in the first round except it's often no more than lip service for teams like the Texans with a really pressing need like finding a capable lineman to play LT to protect the blind side of the biggest investment in the franchise.
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CB is just as big a need. Forcing a pick to a single position is a surefire way to end up with a less talented team.
 
infantrycak said:
CB is just as big a need. Forcing a pick to a single position is a surefire way to end up with a less talented team.
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Normally I would agree with you on that point. I believe the Texans secondary is in worse shape than the offensive line. But, the key to the Texans competing for a playoff spot is Watson being healthy. Now that’s not to say he won’t injure himself, but it would be damn near negligence to not address the LT position in the first round especially given the depth of CB talent in this draft.
 
IDEXAN said:
Draft Network does not have a handle on the Texans' priorities if they think they will draft an interior Olineman before drafting an OT.
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I wouldn't mind the approach of picking interior line before T at all. I don't think Williams and Taylor will be available (and question if they're a fit) and Dillard will probably be gone as well (the only OT I think fits for us in the 1st). If Dillard is gone, I think the next group of OT's are close enough in talent that one of them will slide to our pick in the 2nd and would rather pick an interior lineman in the 1st with a higher grade rather than picking a T there just because we need a T. We need help everywhere on the OL.
 
IDEXAN said:
Stabilizing our situation at LT with a reliable talent is our most compelling priority in the 2019 free agency/Draft cycle.
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Which still doesn't mean 1st round pick if you are passing on a substantially better player at another position of need.

OTs/LTs come from rounds other than the 1st. The FA everyone is clamoring for is a 7th rounder. His bookend was 5.138. The Rams OTs were picked 2.55 & 2.57.
 
banned1976 said:
Normally I would agree with you on that point. I believe the Texans secondary is in worse shape than the offensive line. But, the key to the Texans competing for a playoff spot is Watson being healthy. Now that’s not to say he won’t injure himself, but it would be damn near negligence to not address the LT position in the first round especially given the depth of CB talent in this draft.
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I hope they address LT in FA and CB high in the draft. If they do this I wouldn't have a problem with Gaine going for a guy like Lindstrom in Rd.2. He reminds me of Braden Smith of the Colts. Can play RT/IOL.
 
infantrycak said:
Which still doesn't mean 1st round pick if you are passing on a substantially better player at another position of need.

OTs/LTs come from rounds other than the 1st. The FA everyone is clamoring for is a 7th rounder. His bookend was 5.138. The Rams OTs were picked 2.55 & 2.57.
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Totally agree with this and this class has those kind of guys. Scharping/Edoga/McGary top the list of possible starting OT's outside of Rd 1.
 
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