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How about that Clowney guy? What a pro-day. What do you guys think about him?
Wow.... that was a long and good read.
The only thing I don't like a Brooks Reed, is because he adds no value to the pass rush. It's a smaller part of his job on the strong side, but it's an important part of it. I don't expect him to get double digit sacks, but he should be the kind of guy TEs don't want to see a lot of... & he's not.
I think he's fine in coverage, I think he's good down hill, I think he's a pretty good tackler, so I would like to see more of him inside.... backing more into zone coverages than playing TEs one on one... or attacking the LOS from inside.
I honestly don't know what Merci would look like covering TEs one on one.
Guess who holds the all-time Texan rookie sack record? JJ Watt? Super Mario? Brooks or Mercilus?
Only in terms of size and concerns about durability, because while JF is somewhat athletic he's light years away from a great athlete like Vick, and furthermore he doesn't have near the arm that Vick does.
Reed and Mercilus at 6.
JJ actually tied Amobi Okoye with 5.5.
Mario and Barwin both had 4.5.
It's funny how pro days and interviews don't convince anyone of anything in regards to Manziel. But somehow with Clowney, it addresses all of the concerns.![]()
Totally disagree with just about all of this. These are terrible reasons to make a selection and you come off as if you are just reaching for anything that justifies taking Manziel.
Who cares about making a statement? We should care about winning. We can debate about who or what will help this team win, but making a statement isn't it.
Swinging for the fences? Sounds good but you better do your homework because you're just as likely to strike out.
Exciting brand of football? Are we trying to win games or drive up ratings?
I do somewhat agree with your point about a high-powered offense, but the #1 defense in the league just won the Super Bowl. And they flat out embarrassed the greatest offense of all time to do it. Plus, if you look at the top ten teams in points scored, I don't think that Manziel has a skill set similar to the majority of their QBs.
1. Denver - Peyton
2. Chicago - Cutler/McCown
3. New England - Brady
4. Philadelphia - Foles
5. Dallas - Romo
6. Cincinnati - Dalton
7. Kansas City - Smith
8. Green Bay - Rodgers
9. Seattle - Wilson
10. New Orleans - Brees
Outside of Wilson, those guys are all pretty close to the prototype. That doesn't mean that you necessarily have to search for the prototype, but it shows me that the rule changes favor the guys who sit in the pocket and pick you apart.
I'm not saying that Manziel isn't capable of that, but that's not his game. And that's why I don't like how his skills translate to the NFL. The only way you get that kind of player is if you tame him, and if you tame him I worry that you're taking away some of the things that make him special. If you let him play his way, I fear you're looking at a guy who isn't going to last very long.
I don't believe the same as you do on the bolded. But for the rest of the statement, I couldn't agree more. I just don't think Manziel is that guy.
Guess who holds the all-time Texan rookie sack record? JJ Watt? Super Mario? Brooks or Mercilus?
Lots of folks say it's a "QB driven league". In reality, it is a win-driven league.
Who is the better QB: Peyton Manning or Russell Wilson? Obvious answer is HoF Manning. Dude had one of the greatest statistical seasons in NFL history last year. However, what did those stats ultimately mean in the Super Bowl, the one game that everyone in the league plays for? Absolutely nothing. He faced a monster defense and looked like any other generic QB out there. There is certainly a strong case to be made for building dominant defenses, which is where picking Clowney would come into play.
As far as the vanilla thing; I don't feel that 2011 and 2012 seasons were a waste of my time as a fan. I get what you're saying, but past regimes are not necessarily indicative of future performance under a new head coach and staff.
My loyalty to the franchise is not negotiable or dependent on arbitrary decisions. My loyalty is hardcore and unwavering. I might not always like the product on the field and certain feel I have the right to critically analyze anything / everything, but in the end, I will always be a Houston Texans fan. Nothing will change that, even vanilla (which is one of my favorite flavors, so not sure why it gets a bad rap).
I agree completely. The gamble of a first round QB pick is all chips on the table. The entire regime ultimately lives or dies based on the pick. And the pressure to start a 1.1 pick QB is immense.
But building a dominant defense can give the regime a chance to sift through the available QBs. Picking up a guy in later rounds or even a journeyman QB does not carry the inherent risks of a first round QB. You can go through multiple QBs until you find one that fits what you need. This luxury is not there with a first round pick.
I'm a fan of defense. Always have been. So any pick that ultimately builds a D that can dominate and control games is going to be something I'm all on board. Give me a top ranked defense and a minimal mistake "game managing" offense and I believe it's a formula for championship success. Seattle just proved it once again.
Oh... I did not know that. I change my mind, Brooks is the man & I hope we make him the highest paid defensive player in the history of the world. I mean he holds the Texans rookie sack record & all.
Ahh, the fickle fan.
So you let Demeco Ryans, Earl Mitchell, Winston, Conner Barwin, Antonio Smith, Daniels, Tate, Mays, Braman, Manning, Sharpton, get away for cap concerns, while paying big bucks for players who don't/can't play---Schaub, Cushing and Foster. And now you losers would like to let Brooks and Whitney leave and pick up this wonder-man on D who had 3 sacks in his Senior year. You really deserve the team you will get.
Sacks are nice and all but I'm hoping - if we draft Clowney - that J.J. teaches him that block-interception trick and he returns a couple of Luck passes for TDs.Well, then, I can see that if Clowney comes in as a Texan and makes any less than 10, there will be those that still predict bust.
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This thread is titled "Clowney, then what?". So, if Clowney was to be our first round pick, "then what" as regards to our 2012 first round pick, Whitney Mercilus, if Clowney projects to the weakside OLB position....I'm also responding to another poster who would like to move Whitney to the strong side... my response was that I take issue with that, because I know Brooks can at least turn & run with RBs & TEs, have no clue what Whitney will do.
If such a move were to happen however, I suggested we move Brooks inside...
This thread is titled "Clowney, then what?". So, if Clowney was to be our first round pick, "then what" as regards to our 2012 first round pick, Whitney Mercilus, if Clowney projects to the weakside OLB position.
I realize that. I was just taking the opportunity to see if more discussion could be generated, especially from those who may have broken down Mercilus' play in areas other than his pass rush.I've got no beef with you, or your post. Just explaining that no one was talking about getting rid of Reed or Mercilus.
And on the other hand while many may not agree that picking Clowney is a comparitivly riskless choice, chances are negligible that he turns out a bust unless you say failing to be an all-pro on a regular basis would make him a bust. Chances are very good that Clowney is atleast a competent, contributing player to his defensive unit in the NFL.I agree completely. The gamble of a first round QB pick is all chips on the table. The entire regime ultimately lives or dies based on the pick. And the pressure to start a 1.1 pick QB is immense.
And on the other hand while many may not agree that picking Clowney is a comparitivly riskless choice, chances are negligible that he turns out a bust unless you say failing to be an all-pro on a regular basis would make him a bust. Chances are very good that Clowney is atleast a competent, contributing player to his defensive unit in the NFL.
I very much base my argument on Clowney not being a one-trick pony, but instead he's a versatile defender who's not just a talented pass-rusher but also very solid vs rushing plays. And he was a dominant player in the SEC, which is the best competition there is this side of the NFL.I don't believe those assertions are anywhere near accurate.
I think there's a very real possibility that Clowney could be a complete and total bust. And by that, I mean someone who never gets double-digit sacks and is out of the league in 4 years like an Aaron Curry or a Vernon Gholston.
He is an athletic freak. He has the ability to be a dominant player. But if his mind is not right, he could easily wash out.
I'm not against Clowney (like I used to be) but that doesn't mean he's not without risk. Every player, no matter how talented or how motivated, is a risk.
I very much base my argument on Clowney not being a one-trick pony, but instead he's a versatile defender who's not just a talented pass-rusher but also very solid vs rushing plays. And he was a dominant player in the SEC, which is the best competition there is this side of the NFL.
I very much base my argument on Clowney not being a one-trick pony, but instead he's a versatile defender who's not just a talented pass-rusher but also very solid vs rushing plays. And he was a dominant player in the SEC, which is the best competition there is this side of the NFL.
I very much base my argument on Clowney not being a one-trick pony, but instead he's a versatile defender who's not just a talented pass-rusher but also very solid vs rushing plays. And he was a dominant player in the SEC, which is the best competition there is this side of the NFL.
I don't think injury is a legitimate reason to write a player off as a bust, even someone someone like our own former Texans Bennie Joppru whos career was basically ruined because he did have multiple season-ending injuries. I just don't understand the logic of saying that his career was a bust in the sense that understand the meaning of the word ?And you always leave off two gigantic bust factors - will/dedication and injury.
And you always leave off two gigantic bust factors - will/dedication and injury.
I don't think injury is a legitimate reason to write a player off as a bust, even someone someone like our own former Texans Bennie Joppru whos career was basically ruined because he did have multiple season-ending injuries. I just don't understand the logic of saying that his career was a bust in the sense that understand the meaning of the word ?
Several teammates/BOB have vouched for Clowney's work ethic. CND said he wouldn't not take Clowney 1-1 because of the bone spurs. That's good enough for me.
Several teammates/BOB have vouched for Clowney's work ethic. CND said he wouldn't not take Clowney 1-1 because of the bone spurs. That's good enough for me.
I didn't quite say that. I like Clowney. I said that if he wasn't willing to address the bone spurs surgically (the sooner the better), I thought the Texans should take pause, because it would definitely adversely affect his performance.
I apologize,
I misinterpreted what you were saying.
Are the bone spurs a deal breaker for you and Clowney at 1-1?
The deal breaker should be his pathetic production. I mean, aaron donald was doubled and schemed against,yet he dominated. Von sacks went down,yet his tfls and tackles went up. This is jake locker to me all over. I don't care about a guy jumping bags grabbing tennis balls. How does that help him get off a block and sack/harrass the qb?
I was on that bandwagon for a while.
But.
Several pass rushers who've been drafted to rush the passer and who've been great at it have had a non-productive college season their last year.
So I'm not seeing that as a deal-breaker with Clowney, anymore.
The deal breaker should be his pathetic production. I mean, aaron donald was doubled and schemed against,yet he dominated. Von sacks went down,yet his tfls and tackles went up. This is jake locker to me all over. I don't care about a guy jumping bags grabbing tennis balls. How does that help him get off a block and sack/harrass the qb?
Clowney=Mercilus (sit on the bench for year #1) except he will play at Antonio's position.
Clowney=Mercilus (sit on the bench for year #1) except he will play at Antonio's position.
Not doing the research but I believe Bruce Smith had 5 sacks as a Sr. at Va. Tech.
He had a pretty good career.
Not doing the research but I believe Bruce Smith had 5 sacks as a Sr. at Va. Tech.
He had a pretty good career.
Clowney=Mercilus (sit on the bench for year #1) except he will play at Antonio's position.
I apologize,
I misinterpreted what you were saying.
Are the bone spurs a deal breaker for you and Clowney at 1-1?
Not so fast there about Robinson, because even though he's off the planet when it comes to being a run-blocker, he's really got rather limited experience as a pass-blocker do to the kind of offense Auburn operates out of and so IMO there's some real uncertainty about him being a potential #1 overall value ? Re Watkins, he's a tremendous prospect, has everything except ideal size as a potential #1 WR, but receivers aren't at a position worthy of being rated of premium value.If the Texans take Clowney and get production similar the MW per injury I'm ok. I just have major concerns that some people are saying Peppers lite and I'm seeing Vernon Ghoulston 2.0. I'm not seeing the safest pick or who will probably have the best career. To me that's Robinson and Watkins. If they're not going QB at one, I'd prefer one of those two.
My bigger concern isn't just his athleticism translating to the NFL more so the domino effect is has on who gets selected as a QB in this draft. Value shopping at the spot does not appeal to me at all. Of the second tier guys Jimmy G might have what it takes and Murray could be a Russell Wilson type gem in the third or fourth. Outside of that the prospects seem meh, but the guy in this class that is going to break hearts is Mettenberger. I want no part of drafting him.
Bruce Smith has 22 sacks in one season at Va Tech which is 2 less than Clowneys career total. Bruce also had 71 tfl for over 500yds, but let's not bring that up. Btw, smith had 46 sacks in college. Its not even close. If you watch the tape of clowney from his freshman yr until now,he looks the exact same. His areas of weakness as a freshman still looks the same as a jr. Even his sophmore yr wen he had better production sack wise,his technique is still a huge question mark. Von Miller got better every yr even his last despite a small dip in his sack production. As stated before, I'm still puzzled on how so called analyst raise or drop guys based on pro days. Clowney is the type of guy who will always win getting off the bus with his shirt off. He will always look good doing drills in an open environment. His struggles are just effort on the field. I don't by into the notion guys can play redline all game and run down every play down the field. Richard Dent was known for not chasing every play. I just wanna know why clowney couldn't get off blocks? I wanna know why clowney couldn't transition his rush. I wanna know why even in a wide 9 he couldn't bend. That agle to the qb? When I didn't get the answers, I went back to his 2 previous seasons and guess what? He couldn't do those things either. These defencient areas were not 1 yr deals,they're consistent with his play.
I'm spending several hours today watching clips on draftbreakdown.com, and I just finished the South Carolina/UCF game. The Clowney gets doubled teamed every down is as mythological as the Mario Williams gets double-teamed every down.
They are scheming against him, but he's doubled about 30%, and gets a small chip another 30%. I'm assuming that will hold up with other games, but we'll see.
Yeah, well being flippant about research doesn't pay off.
As a senior Bruce Smith gained 25 lbs and had an "off" season with 16 sacks.
You were saying?
Not flippant,
Just lazy
To be fair, David Carr's teammates / coaches thought the world of him too.Clowney's teammates/ex-teammates/coaches don't seem to share your concerns.
Getting extra attention 60% of the time and while watching how many time when they weren't giving extra attention to Clowney did they trap/run/screen away from him?
Using your numbers Clowney /Watt seems like a pretty formidable duo.
So devin taylor and sutton were scrubs? You're reaching like bruce smith 5 sacks as a senior.