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it sucks, but i dont think JT wants to come to Houston. There are worse destinations, no doubt, but he wants to go to an established winner. Also, if he only wants to play one more year, I really wouldnt be willing to give up much more than a 4th Rounder at best. I would trade Weaver for Taylor though....Parcells may actually bite on that. Weaver is young and does fit his 3-4 scheme pretty well.OK guys I am starting to worry a little bit because the Texans haven't addressed the DE situation opposite super Mario!!!!! Do you guys feel the A. Weaver will get the job done or will they trade or bring in a free agent after some high profile guys are cut? I wouldn't mind making a pitch for DE-Jason Taylor depends on how he really is going to play.
Also Thompson, i remember reading that a strong point of his was his ability to blitz.
I think that is a pretty reasonable take. Nothing to be too concerned about.....................yet.
Sweet Jeebus, we filled almost SIX holes in this draft and people are whining that we couldn't find a specialist. I'm getting annoyed. I only picked this post cause it was the last in a long line. There are only so many holes/positions that can be filled.
We filled 3 of our 4 biggest needs with our first 3 picks, but then failed toSweet Jeebus, we filled almost SIX holes in this draft and people are whining that we couldn't find a specialist. I'm getting annoyed. I only picked this post cause it was the last in a long line. There are only so many holes/positions that can be filled.
Not only that, I trust the front office to make correct decisions, probably why I make movies and am not a GM. If they didn't draft a pass rusher in the late rounds, I bet there was a good @#$%^!#$ reason why they didn't.
Mkay, enough ranting about second guessing.
So your saying outside LB and a space eating DT were not a need for the team? Geez I need to go back and read all the predraft stuff because I could have sworn they were.
Agreed! Additionally, what are the odds of actually getting a pass rushing DE on the second day that is better than what we currently have? I know, I know, there have been in the past, but come on!
HAHA now that was funny.Agreed! Additionally, what are the odds of actually getting a pass rushing DE on the second day that is better than what we currently have? I know, I know, there have been in the past, but come on!
WE GOT BRINK!! What else do people want??
Sounds like a screen name for an adult movie actor....
They didn't like the talent pool at DE. We needed OT, CB, RB, LB, DT and filled all those positions. To complain that something didn't get filled when there were that many holes is pretty ridiculous. As far as the Barber and Brink picks, they simply had those guys rated well ahead of any DE at those spots. If we end up with too much strength at Safety or QB, I for one won't be complaining.
C'mon there Dale, dang give me a break here OK ? Do you honestly think that Duane Brown was a pick based on BPA instead of a pure need pick ? Of course not. So if need was the top priorty assigned to this years first round pick, don't you honestly think they could have taken a shot at an edge rusher (which they need badly to match with Mario in passing-situations) in their last 2 picks ? And we've got safetys up the wazoo, the pick I really question more than Brink when one considers how many safety prospects we already have on the team ?
The obvious answer is the Texans didn't think there was anyone that might help at DE. They may be proven wrong, but that was their call on draft day.
Minnesota will offer their 2009 2nd round pick for Brink.Agreed! Additionally, what are the odds of actually getting a pass rushing DE on the second day that is better than what we currently have? I know, I know, there have been in the past, but come on!
WE GOT BRINK!! What else do people want??
sure, if you think the guy you are looking at isn't an upgrade to the guy you already have....well, draft other players in other positions of need if you think you may find a possible upgrade.
You saw the teams draft board? WOW! cool, who did they rate as the number 13 overrall player on the board? (pulled a number out my ass, seems to be the theme)
it is more like falling out of my chair and
very true.
I don't have a problem with our pick of Brown in the first round, and I believe the story about the Bolts interest in him and their willingness to also take him in the first round. That doesn't mean he's not a need pick and not a reach for both teams with either of their respective first rounders. I think most teams pay a lot more lip service to the BPA concept than we realize and draft more on their own needs than many are willing to admit, even all the way deep into the first round. The position of OLT is also so important that teams routinely pay more of a premium for players there than almost any position except QB. And I would say all the same sort of things about promising edge-rushers.
Well, who was the best player availabe at #26? Who did the Texans reach past to select Duane Brown? The general thinking prior to the draft was that the 1st round was about 15 players deep, then the next 30 players could go anywhere from mid 1st to mid 2nd. I just don't see a player on the board at #26 that was a no-brainer pick.
I can see the Browns looking to add depth at the 3-4 OLB. Maybe the Jets. But, I can't see either team offering a multi-year deal. And I don't see Rick Smith negotiating against himself. The Texans may let Colvin keep looking while they continue to eye the waiver wire for a vet pass rusher.
Possibly, but there's BPA and BPA that fits your scheme. Internet scouts had Cherilous and Otah rated higher than Brown, but neither of those guys would have fit at LT in the Texans' scheme. Would they have been better choices just because they wouldn't have been "reaches"? How much value/how many slots should you add for a player who fits versus one who doesn't and is thus, useless? Drafting philosphies have also been evolving - e.g., fewer teams seem to be willing to take a QB high with such a high bust potential. There are always CBs who jump up into the 1st round because of their combine numbers. DRC for one. Why not LTs? Obviously athleticism has become more of a valued commodity at the position.
Reach or not....you saw what the going rate is for a top end QB the last two drafts. They got their chips on Okoye making a jump this year. If he brings eight to the table, that will make it a wash whether you're getting your push from DT or DE. Wanna argue the DE is more important than piling on another sixteen games onto Salaam's thirty four year old legs....be my guest.
Well, took awhile for David "Deacon" Jones to get on line. When he did, @ the top of his game, he posted 24 one year. And followed that up the next season by posting 26. Just because no one has done it in a long time doesn't mean it can not be done. 2*16= 32. Not saying it will happen. But if he avoids the injury bug it's mathematically possible.very true.
Add Amobi to that list too.
Here's to Mario having double-digit sacks again!
I thought the sacks stat was not counted when Deacon Jones played?
You are correct. But after going through the game tape, people saw how many he got. It was a ridiculous amount.
Understandable. I didn't know he got 24 in one season and then 26 the next.
The Deacon will always be my all-time favorite DL
