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Who do the Texans take with the 26th pick in the 2012 Draft?
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beerlover
Hall of Fame
seriously.
he is raw, should have stayed in school or transferred to a different program to develop his potential. I think he is a reach in the first. Texans would have to be patient & fan base expects to win now, tough situation for whoever they select #26 especially someone coming without exposure to a pro style offense.
Blake
MMQB
Justin Blackmon Oklahoma St.
Kendall Wright Baylor
Alshon Jeffery South Carolina
Michael Floyd Notre Dame
Mohamed Sanu Rutgers
Still early, but I think any of these 5 would be a good selection in round 1. Doubtful, but if you miss out on all 5 I think you need to go in a different direction.
Kendall Wright Baylor
Alshon Jeffery South Carolina
Michael Floyd Notre Dame
Mohamed Sanu Rutgers
Still early, but I think any of these 5 would be a good selection in round 1. Doubtful, but if you miss out on all 5 I think you need to go in a different direction.
El Tejano
Hall of Fame
I liked him too. Although I'm concerned with speed and not being able to stretch the field. Kind of sounds like another KW type. However if he is able to get away from defenders in small space that might be all we need in our WCO.
http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/profile_display.cfm?prospect_id=2749
1bigfan13
Thundering Up
I'd like to see us take Kendall Wright. I love his deep speed and he's shown the ability to catch the ball in traffic. He made some plays last season that reminded me of Carolina's Steve Smith.
I hope we steer clear of Alshon Jeffery. I get a USC Mike Williams vibe from him. Big WR who is too slow to create separation from NFL caliber CBs.
I hope we steer clear of Alshon Jeffery. I get a USC Mike Williams vibe from him. Big WR who is too slow to create separation from NFL caliber CBs.
dalemurphy
Hall of Fame
I'm fairly convinced the Texans will be looking to trade up this year. If teams are still working from the old draft chart, the Texans can move up to about pick #20 by packaging their 3rd round pick. They can move up to #15 or so with their second round pick.
Looking at their roster, goals, and needs, I think we will exit free agency and head to the draft with no immediate needs (maybe one) and only 3-4 roster spots available. Therefore, I expect them to identify their guys and make rather extraordinary efforts to get them in this draft.... And, this is coming from the guy that ALWAYS wants a trade down.
Looking at their roster, goals, and needs, I think we will exit free agency and head to the draft with no immediate needs (maybe one) and only 3-4 roster spots available. Therefore, I expect them to identify their guys and make rather extraordinary efforts to get them in this draft.... And, this is coming from the guy that ALWAYS wants a trade down.
Brandon420tx
Flounder
I really hope not. There should be sufficient talent at our spots in Rounds 1-3 to fill WR, interior OL, and DE Depth. The rounds afterwards can provide us with a 4th RB, a KR, another WR (probably the KR), a CB(hoping for Keith Tandy), ILB depth, and safety depth.
In fact, there is so much talent in the 2nd and 3rd that will fit the Texans that I'm hoping they trade back to get extra picks there. I wouldn't mind if they traded up again using our later later picks though just so we don't have too many rookies.
Even if we lose Mario Williams, I outlined who would fit for the Texans in this thread here http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89136 Bottom post
In fact, there is so much talent in the 2nd and 3rd that will fit the Texans that I'm hoping they trade back to get extra picks there. I wouldn't mind if they traded up again using our later later picks though just so we don't have too many rookies.
Even if we lose Mario Williams, I outlined who would fit for the Texans in this thread here http://www.texanstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89136 Bottom post
TimeKiller
Guest
How about Fletcher Cox in the 1st round? The Texans generally draft an elite defensive athlete in the 1st. Williams, beast. Okoye, for his failings was a superior athlete. Cushing, a very highly trained athlete....Jackson is very physical despite his lack of deep cover speed. Watt, a mountain on legs. Cox is an experienced, durable and productive SEC DT/DE would be perfect for Wade's 1-gap. Uses strength and short area quickness to shed blockers and eliminate ball carriers. Drags down ball carriers easily, very strong guy. Said to be a naturally large man who could carry an addtional 10 pounds easily, putting him around 6'2'' 310. Limited pass rusher but a step ahead of Cody. No real moves but seems to have a natural instinct for it. Relies on his strength too much. Very Antonio like, fast enough to play as a DE but not agile enough to get around the corner. Up the middle his speed is a plus and his strength as a run stopper is enhanced.
Maddict5
Hall of Fame
dont know the guy but doesnt sound like a difference maker so it seems like a waste of a first rounder. You can get guys like that later.. esp when he sounds like hed be a bankup/rotational DE/DT here
TimeKiller
Guest
Perhaps you should do a little more reading before putting him off. Big, fast, strong SEC defenders who still have upside don't go in later rounds.
beerlover
Hall of Fame
How about that, I actually agree with you. Fletcher could kick inside & become Wade Phillips next Jay Ratliff. talk about a solid front three holly crapola
worst case scenario, he would keep guys fresh also provide depth @ DE providing insurance in case of injury. If Texans can resign Mario to a cap friendly deal Fletcher would give Texans possibly the best young DL in the NFL. Unless the Wright receiver is there @ #26 I would love this pick 
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Texan4Ever
All Pro
How about best player available? Who cares if that happens to be an offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebacker, or whatever! Chances are we would probably need him anyways, even if it is for depth purposes.
beerlover
Hall of Fame
I agree with that. I think Fletcher Cox is in that discussion (ranked #20 BPA) as well.
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Texan4Ever
All Pro
I'm looking at him as well as Billy Winn, as both guys are versatile linemen who can play the DE spot in a 3-4 and slide to the nose tackle position. Will be on the lookout for both of these players at the combine.
beerlover
Hall of Fame
Got you. Billy Winn was very disappointing to me @ the Senior Bowl. He was pushed around pretty easily, lacked the strength & size I expected. Also reports that he looked as such supported some fear that the guys is not a hard worker, at least in the weight room. I took him off my board & replaced him with Wolfe.
Honoring Earl 34
Something Witty !
I think that's the best argument against just writing in a WR . A potential major cog is much better than a so so player that's a need .
badboy
Hall of Fame
Trent Richardson RB is there do you draft him? No. Mike Adams OT is there, no.
We have needs not necessarily starters that we need players for. Most agree our two highest priorities are OG and WR. You can fill both thise in first two rounds, why would you draft BPA? Not talking if RG3 dropped or Claiborne.
Well wait a minute...
If Mike Adams grades out to be a better OT than Brown or Winston... I just might do it, if that moves one of the two inside to LG.
Unless (like I've been saying) there are extenuating circumstances that explains Wade Smith's drop in play & we can reasonably expect him to return to form in 2012.
Judging by the way he played vs Cincinnati & Baltimore, that may very well be the case..... but I don't know.
Is it time for him to move on, like Eugene Wilson which our staff realized 1 season too late.
& that, I think hurt us more than Pollards inability to cover or Kj's greenness. but that's just me.
TimeKiller
Guest
How about that, I actually agree with you. Fletcher could kick inside & become Wade Phillips next Jay Ratliff. talk about a solid front three holly crapola
Geezzz....finally lol Improve the outside rush by improving the inside rush, very zen. Smith and Cody are getting older and he could also move Mitchell to backup JJ, where I believe HE would excel.
If Janoris Jenkins is around....what say you? Improve rush by improved coverage. Zen Master.
It all depends on the team. The better the team, the less likely the draft picks will start, especially early in the season. Neither Barwin or Brooks started right away. But Demeco did.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Good news edo is Texans are gettin better.I still say draft to cover weaknesses no matter how strong but the players available #26 and after just don't scream starter to me. I don't see anyone beating out JJ but he might be cut anyway. If Wright is there he could. Wade Smith is biggest ? to me as we don't know why he fell off so much. If it was an undisclosed injury, he could be back. So we draft who we can and see what happens. WR & OG are my 2 priorites.
dalemurphy
Hall of Fame
Shelley Smith
badboy
Hall of Fame
I've seen nothing of this Smith to indicate he is an answer to anything but keeping the bench warm.
It's hard to see when he's on IR the whole year. I don't know if he's the answer at OG, but I think they will give him a shot this coming season. Now, will that stop them from drafting another OG or C this year? I don't think it will. Will they put as high a priority on the position (OG) that you do?
dalemurphy
Hall of Fame
I can honestly say I forgot all about Shelly Smith. If the Texans feel good about him then I won't have much to say about not addressing the position early in the draft or FA.
Many a Denver lineman were unhearlded back in the day. Denver was as good at developing linemen as they were running backs. We've been running this system long enough to have a good stock of linemen to start plugging away. However, Caldwell didn't look as good as he should have considering how long he's been here & the amount of playing time he has had.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Yes, he was Ir'd but we enter the season knowing little about him than what we knew when he was drafted. yes, he'll get a shot but we need more than that backing up our Gs. If Briesel & Myers are re-signed & I think they will, we still need to target one high as we have no backup plan. If Wade Smith recovers from whatever effected him, we still need a guard. Team knows more about W Smith than I and if we don't draft one high; tells me they think whatever was wrong can be corrected and a G could be drafted or back up FA be signed. We were ver fortunate our many starts our Oline had. Who was our tackle back up? Butler was IR'd also ane we went with a low round draft choice. Playoff hopeful teams don't do that. We have chance this off season to take another huge leap forward.It's hard to see when he's on IR the whole year. I don't know if he's the answer at OG, but I think they will give him a shot this coming season. Now, will that stop them from drafting another OG or C this year? I don't think it will. Will they put as high a priority on the position (OG) that you do?
badboy
Hall of Fame
Question to you & DM, do we go into TC depending on Shelley? I say no.
dalemurphy
Hall of Fame
Not as a starter. However, my prediction is that we enter the draft with the following interior linemen signed:
Chris Myers
Biscuit Brisiel
Wade Smith
Antoine Caldwell
Shelley Smith
I feel very good about that group of five. Individually, there are issues with most of them. However, literally all five of them have experience at guard and center. They all fit the system and have good athleticism. I see no need to spend significant and limited resources at this position.
I love Shelley Smith and think he will be a stud. But, I also realize how little information that is based on. If he enters the preseason as our 8th lineman, though, I feel very good about the depth of a unit that excelled in 2011.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Caldwell has disappointed most of us and I suspect you are correct on Shelley but just really cringe on depending on him and Caldwell. I think Wade Smith is the key as I stated. If management knows he was hurt & think he will be back, that's good enough for me. IMO we have to sign a good OG draft or free agency.
depending on Shelley for what? To provide depth at the OG position?
Of course not, that's why we've got Anthony Thomas & Andre Caldwell on the roster.
Eventually, but on good teams rookies wil not be automatically starting day one w/o proving himself.
Who are they? Did they pickup some new linemen I don't know about?
I have no excuse, don't know how that happened. Thomas Austin & Antoine Caldwell.
I think
Im very high on Shelley Smith as well .... He may very well take Wade Smith's job this season.
Considering they lost Briesel for parts of the season as well as their swing tackle in Butler along with Darius , Smith and Studdard to IR at various parts of the season , I think the unit played well overall.
Yhey have quality depth on the interior OL .... Unless one of the top prospects lands in their lap , I cant see them taking an OG or C.
A lot depends upon free agency tho .... as Myers and Briesel are free agents who should both be resigned.
My bet is a first round WR or DB if they stand pat at #26.