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2023 TEXANS DRAFT DISCUSSION

Dejaview said:
Maybe. But if you were sold on the guy why send 11? Could be they want confirmation that they aren’t making a mistake by not drafting him? Surely they knew who they wanted when they moved up.
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I suspect, and particularly after watching the seeming lovefest between the Carolina reps and CJ while at the pro day, they were just giving him the full arms wide-open 'you're our guy' welcome as soon as possible to get the relationship off on it's best possible foot.
 
https://theathletic.com/4336917/2023/03/22/stroud-ohio-state-pro-day-nfl-draft/
Stroud’s scripted workout showed off the accuracy that is his calling card. He completed 44 of 51 throws, with two dropped passes and five incompletions — all of which came on throws to his left. If the Panthers have made up their mind about who they’re taking No. 1, they’re keeping it close to the vest. But the sense here is that Stroud and Young are the frontrunners. — Person
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https://twitter.com/x/status/1638609634037473296
 
I’m starting to see Nolan Smith mocked to us a lot more. How does that kind of player even fit in a 4-3. Feels like we’d have to make him an off ball LB because I don’t see how he can play as a DE with his hand in the dirt
 
Khelar said:
I’m starting to see Nolan Smith mocked to us a lot more. How does that kind of player even fit in a 4-3. Feels like we’d have to make him an off ball LB because I don’t see how he can play as a DE with his hand in the dirt
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Yeah at less than 240 lbs he might be better suited as an OLB.
Is 6'2" so his mature weight may not get him above 245.
Fast though at 4:39.
 
Khelar said:
I’m starting to see Nolan Smith mocked to us a lot more. How does that kind of player even fit in a 4-3. Feels like we’d have to make him an off ball LB because I don’t see how he can play as a DE with his hand in the dirt
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I'll let some of the X's and O's guys have at this question. But I do have confidence in Demeco and company. I'm sure they can find creative ways to get him involved with that crazy speed. Kind of reminds me just a little bit of Michah Parsons. Dallas has no issues finding plays for him to make. I could see him playing end on passing downs and/or blitzes. Hand in dirt or stand up? Not sure, I'm not as expert on this as some guys are. I'd be excited by Nolan as long as Demeco sees a plan - I'd be down with it.
 
Texans are once again in a quandary.
Their three biggest needs are QB, Edge and WR.
The problem comes right at their first pick.
To get Bryce Young or Will Anderson, they need to use that #2 and it only works once.
Whoever they take, the other will be gone well before their next pick @ #12.
So logically, they need to take the highest priority and that is obviously QB.
So now, at #12, they get a chance at the best WR in the class in Quentin Johnson.
This would be a very nice outcome, but the next opportunity to get a top Edge would require a trade up from #33.
That could be costly - like one of our firsts next year costly and the dropoff in talent is evident after Anderson and Wilson are off the board.
What to do?
Seems to me they should go QB @ #2 and WR @ #12 and try for the best available ED at #33.
Logically.
Alas, that will leave us without a premier pass rusher - something that Texans need to help out the secondary.
 
Porky said:
I'll let some of the X's and O's guys have at this question. But I do have confidence in Demeco and company. I'm sure they can find creative ways to get him involved with that crazy speed. Kind of reminds me just a little bit of Michah Parsons. Dallas has no issues finding plays for him to make. I could see him playing end on passing downs and/or blitzes. Hand in dirt or stand up? Not sure, I'm not as expert on this as some guys are. I'd be excited by Nolan as long as Demeco sees a plan - I'd be down with it.
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Reminds me of Parsons as well..
 
Texansphan said:
Texans are once again in a quandary.
Their three biggest needs are QB, Edge and WR.
The problem comes right at their first pick.
To get Bryce Young or Will Anderson, they need to use that #2 and it only works once.
Whoever they take, the other will be gone well before their next pick @ #12.
So logically, they need to take the highest priority and that is obviously QB.
So now, at #12, they get a chance at the best WR in the class in Quentin Johnson.
This would be a very nice outcome, but the next opportunity to get a top Edge would require a trade up from #33.
That could be costly - like one of our firsts next year costly and the dropoff in talent is evident after Anderson and Wilson are off the board.
What to do?
Seems to me they should go QB @ #2 and WR @ #12 and try for the best available ED at #33.
Logically.
Alas, that will leave us without a premier pass rusher - something that Texans need to help out the secondary.
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Texans’ draft strategy prioritizes reinforcing the trenches.

GM Caserio is considering multiple offers for the 2nd pick. Don’t be surprised if he trades back in the 1st round for a considerable haul.

If Texans decide to make a selection with the 2nd pick, I’d put money on a pass rusher not a QB.
 
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