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1st Round- DeAndre Hopkins WR Texans

Surprised nobody has shown a pic of Polamalu yet. :D

Hopkins needs to bulk up if he doesn't wanna get tackled by his hair. Nobody would try to tackle Steven Jackson by his hair.
 
AngryNateFTW said:
Polamalu got whipped around like a rag doll because his hair is too long.
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Really? I have yet to see Polamalu miss a game because of his hair. Got any evidence to support this other than 1 play in a game against the Chiefs? I don't believe that Troy went on IR or missed any time because of this play.
 
DocBar said:
Really? I have yet to see Polamalu miss a game because of his hair. Got any evidence to support this other than 1 play in a game against the Chiefs? I don't believe that Troy went on IR or missed any time because of this play.
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Nobody said anything about anyone missing time in regards to getting pulled down by hair. The subject was brought up because of Hopkins' long hair.

Polamalu got dragged down by his hair, no other evidence needed unless you'd enjoy a link to the video.
 
AngryNateFTW said:
Nobody said anything about anyone missing time in regards to getting pulled down by hair. The subject was brought up because of Hopkins' long hair.

Polamalu got dragged down by his hair, no other evidence needed unless you'd enjoy a link to the video.
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I've seen the video. No need for discussion on it. No need to discuss Hopkins' hair. If it's long, you deal with it.
 
Yes, but is it football hair? Does Hopkins have football hair or is his hair just posing?

We don't need no poser hair on the Texans.
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AngryNateFTW said:
Surprised nobody has shown a pic of Polamalu yet. :D

Hopkins needs to bulk up if he doesn't wanna get tackled by his hair. Nobody would try to tackle Steven Jackson by his hair.
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Polamalu VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVO93amUv7Y

Of course, a player expected to carry the ball often (such as a RB and WR, as opposed to a defensive player) would be the more likely target.





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So, just as I was asked the question by my teacher in 3rd grade after I pulled the hair of the girl sitting in the desk in front of me and as I was being taken to the principal's office................. "Why did you go after the hair?"......................"Because it was there." :pirate:

BTW, I never even thought of doing it again.:)
 
How come they don't shave his head like they did Cushing? Release the beast and keep the tradition alive with first round draft picks and their long hair. (You got lucky Reed)

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Playoffs said:
Off the Turf with Scurf Podcast with DeAndre Hopkins

DeAndre & WR Coach Larry Kirksey are guests with Nick Scurfield
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Text from the podcast here...

He already sounds like Johnson off the field.

Asked about his individual goals for this season, Hopkins replied with a team-first answer reminiscent of Johnson, the Texans’ all-time leading receiver who has been with the team since 2003.

“My goal is to win a Super Bowl,” Hopkins, 20, said Friday for the ‘Off the Turf with Scurf’ podcast. “Hopefully, that’s everybody on the team’s goal. I don’t have any individual goals but to win a Super Bowl.”
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well, he certainly talks the right talk...
:thumbup
 
Just flashed on my phone that he signed. I don't have details yet

4years 7.62

Swearinger and brennan williams signed too
 
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Devier Posey very impressed with DeAndre Hopkins...

James Palmer ‏@JPalmerCSN
Posey was also shocked at the size of Hopkins hands. Says he wears 3x gloves. Added that he's an amazing WR. #texanstalk
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Tania Ganguli ‏@taniaganguli
"I've never seen a guy with his ability, can run and jump. And what big hands he has," Posey on @Nukdabomb #Texans
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Hopkins Working Hard

First-round pick DeAndre Hopkins had one goal this offseason.

“It was mastering my playbook,” he said Friday. “I wanted to come out here and not think about my routes so much but just go out and do it so I can come out here and run my routes smoothly.”

Hopkins may have had preparation on his side, but that was no substitute for increased speed and intensity going into the NFL. The rookie wide-out noted that the margin for error is much smaller now.

“Everything that you do, you have to be on point,” said Hopkins. “There’s no room for any mistakes. The difference between a 10-yard route and an 11-yard route makes a big difference between these guys out here than in college.”

Hopkins has been relying on fellow teammate Andre Johnson as his mentor. The Texans’ all-time leading receiver has been helping to prepare Hopkins for what to expect in the league.

“Just being around guys like (WR) Andre Johnson, you see how they act and him being who he is and just watching him and just trying to do everything he does,” Hopkins. “It’s great. I couldn’t ask to be in a better situation to watch a guy like him go to work every day.”

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“He’s told me everything that a veteran should tell a rookie,” said Hopkins. “He’s a guy that’s on every single wide receiver out here, not just me. He’s not just focusing in on just DeAndre Hopkins. He’s paying attention to all the guys out here and helping all of us out. He’s giving all of us great things to work on and telling us what we need to do.”

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“It was a good day for me,” Hopkins said. “I feel I came out and I knew my assignments pretty well. I feel like, the team and as a wide receiver corps, we had a good practice.”
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Just being around guys like (WR) Andre Johnson, you see how they act and him being who he is and just watching him and just trying to do everything he does,” Hopkins. “It’s great. I couldn’t ask to be in a better situation to watch a guy like him go to work every day.” ---DeAndre' Hopkins

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Understanding the nuances......that is what maturity is all about. It was said that D Hopkins was the "most NFL ready" going into the draft. I think this comment and the cumulative value of what he has been and done since he got here is important. Maturity is something we need for that spot....I'm willing to discount the hotel thing if that's all that ever applies negatively to him.

He gives credit to Andre....I'm glad he recognizes that, there is NONE BETTER than Andre Johnson for demonstrating and being premium quality on and off the field.
 
Are we all gonna chant NUUUUKK! when he makes a catch, ala Heath miller in Pittsburgh. I feel like we will be doing a lot of that if so.
 
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He looks like an Avatar in that picture...
 
I'm lovin' me some Nuk.

When Hopkins and the Texans hit the turf at Mall of America Field in the Metrodome Friday evening, it will be a special moment, but not overwhelming.

“It’s going to be great,” Hopkins said. “It’s a dream come true, but I’m not really worried about that. As soon as I got out here the first day, all the dreams and stuff go out the window and it’s time to go to work.”
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That right there Ladies & Gentlemen is a 21 year old Pro. I can't wait to see this cat under the lights. He's been there before in school. He ain't gonna wilt!
 
AngryNateFTW said:
I forget what Mercilus says in his interviews but he over does it, as well.

I think he says "like" but I can't remember.
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yeah that stuff annoys me, i cant even focus on what they are saying, all i am listening for is the damn word/words they keep saying.
 
Deandre made a heck of a catch in that game, and he showed a lot promises in general; however, I still think that we need to temper the enthusiasm.

The Vikings didn't play their top five CBs.

The sixth one is #27 Brandon Burton; I haven't zeroed in to see if Hopkins had any catch on this guy or not.

Actually, the sixth one is Marcus Sherels #35.

The Vikings had made some off-season moves; basically with the addition of Jacob Lacey (a 5th-yr spot starter for the Colts until he got injured) and Xavier Rhodes in the draft, so Sherels was bumped to the 7th spot.

Bobby Felton, the guy that Hopkins abused, was a PS player, and considered to be the 8th CB on their depth chart.

Unless there's an injury or two, Felton will most likely see the PS again.

I do like Hopkins a lot, and had upgraded the possibility of him to become a number one down the road if he keeps working hard on his craft.
(From 5% around draft time to 10-12% at the moment.)

I did assess that eventually, Hopkins should be an upgrade over Walter; however, I'm still not sure that I want to expect 40 plus catches in his rookie year (if all the main weapons for the Texans remain relatively healthy.)
There's a decent possibility, not a strong probability.

Lead not the cart in front of the horse, but enjoy what should unfold in his future.
Knock on wood, Hopkins doesn't incur an injury himself.
 
76Texan said:
Deandre made a heck of a catch in that game, and he showed a lot promises in general; however, I still think that we need to temper the enthusiasm.

The Vikings didn't play their top five CBs.

The sixth one is #27 Brandon Burton; I haven't zeroed in to see if Hopkins had any catch on this guy or not.
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This is preseason. Personally I think even if it were their top CB, we don't know if he's playing at 100% or if he "understands" it's a preseason game.

All offseason, we heard that DeAndre is the kind of receiver you could throw the ball up for & he'll go get it. We saw him do that. Good for us. Whether he can do it with any regularity won't be "known" until Dec 30th.

I think that's why some folks are so discouraged with LeStar Jean. They put too much stock in that first preseason performance, even though they know it was all meaningless & does not translate as well into the regular season as we'd hope.

Football is a team game & the way the defense plays you in the regular season, is totally different from the way they play you in the preseason. Schemes are different, teammates are different, situations are different..
 
Assuming health and the number of snaps expected only 40 catches (2.5 average per game) would be a mild disappointment, although not career damning.
 
ArlingtonTexan said:
Assuming health and the number of snaps expected only 40 catches (2.5 average per game) would be a mild disappointment, although not career damning.
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I honestly don't care what his receiving yards are, or his total catches. I'll be disappointed if he's got less than a 13 ypc average. I'd like for it to be over 16.

Whether that comes off of YAC or a bunch of deep passes doesn't matter. It stretches the defense & that's what we need our WR to do. Back them up & spread them out.

If he's got KDub numbers, less than 13 ypc he's not much of an upgrade. He's an undersized TE.
 
ArlingtonTexan said:
Assuming health and the number of snaps expected only 40 catches (2.5 average per game) would be a mild disappointment, although not career damning.
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Not really Arlington; I think it's a realistic goal considering Kubiak's penchant to work the ball to AJ and spread the wealth depending on how the defense plays us.

OD and Graham may see a lot of catches if the D doesn't want to get burned by the play action.

Foster may see 74 catches like he did that one year if the D decide to play deep.

Or the Texans may see only 467 attempts like in 2011 (thus limiting the pass catching opportunity for everybody on the roster.)
 
There were 114 players in the league who caught at least 40 catches last year. On average that is around 3.5 players per team. Even if Hopkins winds up as the Texans 4th option he should be 50/50 at worst to clear 40 reception.

the Texans force the ball the Andre Johnson because the rest of the WRs, were not good WRs (when walter was his better version of himself he was 60 catch guy) As good as he is, Johnson could easily take one less catch per game still have 100 catches probably being more efficient/effective.

If you force me I will list some the unimpressive WRs in bad passing games with way worse QBs who caught 40 balls. That is not a standard of anything significant.
 
thunderkyss said:
I honestly don't care what his receiving yards are, or his total catches. I'll be disappointed if he's got less than a 13 ypc average. I'd like for it to be over 16.

Whether that comes off of YAC or a bunch of deep passes doesn't matter. It stretches the defense & that's what we need our WR to do. Back them up & spread them out.

If he's got KDub numbers, less than 13 ypc he's not much of an upgrade. He's an undersized TE.
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http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/standings

Jacoby jones did exactly what you said as a Texans at least catch, stretching the defense and people could not wait to run him out of town.

and undersized TE describes Walter.

Hopkins was drafted and is expected to be a legitimate starting NFL WR. This means he is a complete player...get open, catch the ball several times a game, get yards per catch, block well enough..and on occasion make a play that average WRs can't make.
 
ArlingtonTexan said:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/standings

Jacoby jones did exactly what you said as a Texans at least catch, stretching the defense and people could not wait to run him out of town.

and undersized TE describes Walter.

Hopkins was drafted and is expected to be a legitimate starting NFL WR. This means he is a complete player...get open, catch the ball several times a game, get yards per catch, block well enough..and on occasion make a play that average WRs can't make.
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Hopkins appears to have better hands than the trio of crap named Jean/Jones/Walter. (Blasphemy)
 
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