Death to Google Ads! Texans Talk Tip Jar! 🍺😎👍
Thanks for your support!

LaRon Landry

Smokedawg

Waterboy
He is real good in coverage. teams plan around him. he is kind of like DeMeco in which he is very instinctive and all over the field
 

Goldeagle

Veteran
He is real good in coverage. teams plan around him. he is kind of like DeMeco in which he is very instinctive and all of the field

I hope you are right because I have seen negatives on him

Did you go to LSU? That might make a difference in how I see your opinion of this guy (not that my opinion matters anymore than yours lol)

I still say O-line for rounds 1-7 and get lucky with 2 great players. I see that as a Premium and I agree we need a safety but AP (Andrian Peterson) will get a lot of run, and I dont want to see us wait for round 3 again before we address the O-line.
 

Smokedawg

Waterboy
I hope you are right because I have seen negatives on him

Did you go to LSU? That might make a difference in how I see your opinion of this guy (not that my opinion matters anymore than yours lol)

I still say O-line for rounds 1-7 and get lucky with 2 great players. I see that as a Premium and I agree we need a safety but AP (Andrian Peterson) will get a lot of run, and I dont want to see us wait for round 3 again before we address the O-line.
Sadly no i didnt go, Baton Rouge was too big and im a small town guy in a town of about 3,000, so i chickened out

But i have followed him his whole career. he has been very consistent since he was a freshman, I agree 110% with you on the O-line though. we need a good strong foundation on both sides of the ball. I love AP, im just scared of his injuries, but hey look at Frank Gore he was always hurt at Miami.
 

Goldeagle

Veteran
Yeah, Gore had two blown knees, AP has a collar bone and a Knee I think, so he can still be something.

I love the Safety position so I hope we get someone who can cover and read the play so to speak. Im tired of watching either Earl or Brown take bad angles on deep balls and being late to give our CBs help
 

TexansCanes

Rookie
Yeah, Gore had two blown knees, AP has a collar bone and a Knee I think, so he can still be something.

I love the Safety position so I hope we get someone who can cover and read the play so to speak. Im tired of watching either Earl or Brown take bad angles on deep balls and being late to give our CBs help
AP had a shoulder problem his freshman year, high ankle sprain soph. and now the collar bone.

i would love to get laron, after watching him the last three years i can say that no matter what, he brings it every game and you can always count on him.
 

LORK 88

Wreck'em Ŧech!
He is real good in coverage. teams plan around him. he is kind of like DeMeco in which he is very instinctive and all over the field
I can back this up as well. I havent seen many passes thrown on him. Also, he is really instictive; I saw a WR run a 5 yard out where he was about 10 yards off, and he jumped it and just about picked it off (couldnt handle the pass). He is the AJ Hawk of this draft, the one player who has everything you want and is very low risk. He is the consistent presence we need at FS and someone who can be counted on.
 

LORK 88

Wreck'em Ŧech!
He is sounding good

I still want an O-line
I used to want O Line R1 or R2, but I just gave up and said screw it. Go O Line in FA or make it a R3 tradition. Kubiak and Smith know what they're looking for, I trust they can fix our O Line without it costing us more than we should.
 

mexican_texan

Furry Tractors
Weary, Pitts, and Spencer are pretty much guaranteed a spot next year....if you want Winston at RT, we can keep Hogdon or draft a young C. We just need depth in the later rounds. Maybe a potential starter, but no earlier than the first.

As for RB, I'm not in love with this class. I don't see a DeAngelo Williams, a guy who is guaranteed to be somewhat successful at least, I think all of these guys are risky. I'd go no earlier than 3rd unless we get one of the big names in the second.
 

Goldeagle

Veteran
I trust them because they did a great job with the draft (VY or not).

But I still dont like Flanagan, he was a waste so I worry about their ability for free agency.

How does Landry stack up against Merriwhether, Griffen and Eric Weddle at the Safety position?
 
Weary, Pitts, and Spencer are pretty much guaranteed a spot next year....if you want Winston at RT, we can keep Hogdon or draft a young C. We just need depth in the later rounds. Maybe a potential starter, but no earlier than the first.

As for RB, I'm not in love with this class. I don't see a DeAngelo Williams, a guy who is guaranteed to be somewhat successful at least, I think all of these guys are risky. I'd go no earlier than 3rd unless we get one of the big names in the second.
Well, we can't spend anything higher than a 1st on anyone, it's just not possible. Hogdon has been blown up every game he's ever played. He is not NFL starter material. Weary will likely shift to C if Flanagen can't handle it.

I see a few RB's that look more promising than Williams last year. I see AP, Lynch, Bush being better pros than Williams. I see Wolfe being a very good pro and better than Williams in a ZBS.
 

Smokedawg

Waterboy
I trust them because they did a great job with the draft (VY or not).

But I still dont like Flanagan, he was a waste so I worry about their ability for free agency.

How does Landry stack up against Merriwhether, Griffen and Eric Weddle at the Safety position?
I dont think there is really any comparison. Merriwhether isnt anything special(especially after the fighting incident). I know Griffen has big stats, but Texas defense is no where near LSU's cuz LSU force alot of 3 and outs and arent on the field as much, plus like stated earlier LaROn started as a true freshman and the 2003 Nat. Champ. so that says something and has been consistent for 4 years strait. i dont know much about weddle.
 
I trust them because they did a great job with the draft (VY or not).

But I still dont like Flanagan, he was a waste so I worry about their ability for free agency.

How does Landry stack up against Merriwhether, Griffen and Eric Weddle at the Safety position?
Landry is solid all around. He doesn't have a glaring weakness, but he doesn't have much upside. He is pretty much at his peak which is very good as is. He is as solid as they come from college. He is a very safe pick. Merriwether and Nelson are the big play guys. They both have tons of upside. Nelson will be the better pro, but may take a few extra games to get going like Landry. I don't see Griffin playing FS, and I don't see Weddle being better than what we have.

As far as FA OL go, look at Stienbach.
 

Smokedawg

Waterboy
Well, we can't spend anything higher than a 1st on anyone, it's just not possible. Hogdon has been blown up every game he's ever played. He is not NFL starter material. Weary will likely shift to C if Flanagen can't handle it.

I see a few RB's that look more promising than Williams last year. I see AP, Lynch, Bush being better pros than Williams. I see Wolfe being a very good pro and better than Williams in a ZBS.
i agree on G. Wolfe he may be little but he is a beast.
 

Goldeagle

Veteran
I like Merriwhether (if that is how to spell his name) he seemed to have some ability to cover the slot WR and make some good reads.
 

Goldeagle

Veteran
Landry is solid all around. He doesn't have a glaring weakness, but he doesn't have much upside. He is pretty much at his peak which is very good as is. He is as solid as they come from college. He is a very safe pick. Merriwether and Nelson are the big play guys. They both have tons of upside. Nelson will be the better pro, but may take a few extra games to get going like Landry. I don't see Griffin playing FS, and I don't see Weddle being better than what we have.

As far as FA OL go, look at Stienbach.

Yeah, you and I like Steinbach (as in the other post)

Does Merriwhether give up the big play as well as make it?

Merriwhether is 195 how big is Landry?


This is going to be an interesting draft at the Safety Position between these 2 guys. You can almost see a dominant Defense if we get a GOOD Safety and a decent OLB to make some plays along with Demeco
 
i agree on G. Wolfe he may be little but he is a beast.
Yes. He is undersized. He doesn't dance though. He hits the hole hard and without fear. He has top speed and can actually take it house. He is the type of RB our team needs. He is a second day RB because of size alone. He has produced consistantly for 3 years at least. He makes one cut and goes and goes hard. He has many runs up the middle for big gains as well. I think Wolfe would be a great lightning for Dayne/Gado/Lundy. I think all 3 of those guys do the same thing. We don't need them all, but we do need a speed/change of pace back and I really feel Wolfe would be the perfect guy for our team/scheme/projected round.
 
Yeah, you and I like Steinbach (as in the other post)

Does Merriwhether give up the big play as well as make it?

Merriwhether is 195 how big is Landry?


This is going to be an interesting draft at the Safety Position between these 2 guys. You can almost see a dominant Defense if we get a GOOD Safety and a decent OLB to make some plays along with Demeco
Merriwether has a wirey frame. His coverage is very good and he has an outspoken swagger to him. He is good enough in coverage to play CB and can hit like a FS. He isn't the best S on his team (Philips) but he is a very good prospect.

Landry has a solid build and is a hos.


Nelson also has a wirey build to him, and is the top FS in the draft IMO.
 

Texans86

Rookie
I will take almost any defensive player out of the SEC. That is a football conference there. They know how to lay the wood and play hard nosed football. I wouldn't bee too against that QB out of LSU either though.
 

mexican_texan

Furry Tractors
Well, we can't spend anything higher than a 1st on anyone, it's just not possible. Hogdon has been blown up every game he's ever played. He is not NFL starter material. Weary will likely shift to C if Flanagen can't handle it.

I see a few RB's that look more promising than Williams last year. I see AP, Lynch, Bush being better pros than Williams. I see Wolfe being a very good pro and better than Williams in a ZBS.
When I saw DeAngelo Williams last year, I knew he had NFL type game. This year, I've seen more talented backs, but none with the type of running style Williams has. I believe that amongst Lynch, Bush, Irons, and Slaton, one will be in a Pro Bown in their first years, but I don't think any will be great in their first year. The only exception is Adrian Peterson, if he comes out, if he recovers, and if he goes to the right team.
 
When I saw DeAngelo Williams last year, I knew he had NFL type game. This year, I've seen more talented backs, but none with the type of running style Williams has. I believe that amongst Lynch, Bush, Irons, and Slaton, one will be in a Pro Bown in their first years, but I don't think any will be great in their first year. The only exception is Adrian Peterson, if he comes out, if he recovers, and if he goes to the right team.
Slayton isnt eligable. Bush has been injured this year so it's hard to judge. He has great size, balence, and deceptive speed. Lynch is a compact lightning bolt. He can break your ankles or run through you. He can catch run routes well too. Don't expect much out of Irons IMO. AP will be the best back. The closest thing I can find to compare him to is an oft injured Larry Johnson in college.
 

mexican_texan

Furry Tractors
Slayton isnt eligable. Bush has been injured this year so it's hard to judge. He has great size, balence, and deceptive speed. Lynch is a compact lightning bolt. He can break your ankles or run through you. He can catch run routes well too. Don't expect much out of Irons IMO. AP will be the best back. The closest thing I can find to compare him to is an oft injured Larry Johnson in college.
When I saw Irons, I loved the way he fought for yards. Willingness to get the tough yards might make him a goal line back, if not a regular in the running game.
 

Heywood

Waterboy
every time i see LSU landry is getting toasted. jock-on-ground kind of stuff. these are typically big games against top-flight competition. as of now, i say this guy is incredibly overrated.
 

threetoedpete

Hall of Fame
I'm not going to call Leron overrated. What I will say is I hope Rick Smith works a deal and moves down if they have this guy targeted. Personally, I'm in beerlovers camp now. IF there're going tramping with the second teired o-line guys, I wouldn't be angry if they stay put and picked up Branch.
 

Texian

Hall of Fame
Garret Wolfe is to small. At 5'7" and 170 lbs he cannot be an every down back. His height and weight, both are working against him. If you look at the history of NFL RBs you will not find any long term success for RBs under 5'8".
 

brewhaus

Rookie
I used to want O Line R1 or R2, but I just gave up and said screw it. Go O Line in FA or make it a R3 tradition. Kubiak and Smith know what they're looking for, I trust they can fix our O Line without it costing us more than we should.
I want O line in R1 and R2. We need it bad brother. The O Line is where the Texans problem starts. If a team can't win in the trenches, they aren't going to win.....period. I don't see this team contending for 2 more years anyway so I hope Kubiak will be methodical about building the teams foundation.
 

threetoedpete

Hall of Fame
I want O line in R1 and R2. We need it bad brother. The O Line is where the Texans problem starts. If a team can't win in the trenches, they aren't going to win.....period. I don't see this team contending for 2 more years anyway so I hope Kubiak will be methodical about building the teams foundation.
I agree. It'll be very frustrating with this many OLT prospects on the board this year watchin the '07 draft for three or four hours as they drift every where except where there is, IMHO, a dire need. How many years we gotta cringe on a third and short ? Anyone remeber first and ten at the 49 against the Packers a couple of seasons ago. One first down, one score, puts the game away. How long ? How many close games ? Inquiring minds want to know.
 

beerlover

Hall of Fame
D'Brickashaw was worth a Top 5 pick just like Joe Thomas is this draft, but will he be there when the Texans select? No other offensive lineman is Top 5 material. SS LaRon Landry would be an excellent fit here in Houston but is he Top 5 material?

Janurary 15th is the underclassman deadline for going pro, less than one month away, then we'll be one step closer to making an informed, semi accurate Mock Draft or Top 32 big board assessment :)
 
Top