If the Texans see OL as less desperate a need than many think, I wonder how the Texans would approach the draft.I am not saying do not draft [later than round 1] someone who could step in if Howard doesn't continue to improve.
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If the Texans see OL as less desperate a need than many think, I wonder how the Texans would approach the draft.I am not saying do not draft [later than round 1] someone who could step in if Howard doesn't continue to improve.
That's the way I am approaching this draft. I still have Kyle Hamilton 3.If the Texans see OL as less desperate a need than many think, I wonder how the Texans would approach the draft.
There is no right horse.
And the McNairs need Andre more than Andre needs the McNairs.
KC, Tampa, Buffalo, nor LA are good rushing teams. This isn't the 80s anymore. Can the Texans improve their run game? Sure, my point is you don't have to put alot of resources into running the ball in a passing league. Teams just need to be able to run the ball for balance and for a 4 minute drill. Alot of that is talent and scheme.
Also a good running game can help a defense to stay fresh by shortening the game. Closing the gap on the running game and defense is much easier than closing the gap on QBs.If you don't have a good running game, you better have a top-tier QB to have a successful offense.
FIFYThere are different ways to build a team.
If you don't have a good running game, you better have a top-tier QB to have a successful offense. If you have Jimmy G or Ryan Tannehill as your QB, you better have a damn good running game and defense.
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Food for thought - after all, they brought in OL from FA last season so they could easily go that route again.If the Texans see OL as less desperate a need than many think, I wonder how the Texans would approach the draft.
What if Hamilton and Neal are gone and Thibodeaux and Hutchinson are still on the board? We need pass rushers pretty bad too.That's the way I am approaching this draft. I still have Kyle Hamilton 3.
I'm thinking Corner at 37 [Derion Kendricks?] To join Tavierre Thomas. Salyer in third. All if no trades.
I would go even further and say if you don't have a top tier passer you better have a damn good running game.There are different ways to build a team.
If you don't have a good running game, you better have a top-tier QB to have a successful offense. If you have Jimmy G or Ryan Tannehill as your QB, you better have a damn good running game.
A good running game also decreases the effectiveness of a good pass rush.Also a good running game can help a defense to stay fresh by shortening the game. Closing the gap on the running game and defense is much easier than closing the gap on QBs.
They’ve been saying all week how the 49ers run game pretty much takes Aaron Donald out of the gameA good running game also decreases the effectiveness of a good pass rush.
He will be double teamed all game I would say.They’ve been saying all week how the 49ers run game pretty much takes Aaron Donald out of the game
Everyone double teams him. But because they are able to run at any down & distance out of any formation, he can’t rush the passer as he’d like.He will be double teamed all game I would say.
I know 49ers have a great Dline - I suspect they have a good Oline as well.
What if Hamilton and Neal are gone and Thibodeaux and Hutchinson are still on the board? We need pass rushers pretty bad too.
And shortens the game. It also keeps the defense off the field and fresh.A good running game also decreases the effectiveness of a good pass rush.
The value of having a good run game to supplement your passing game.Everyone double teams him. But because they are able to run at any down & distance out of any formation, he can’t rush the passer as he’d like.
Because Kyle Shanahan is hands off on the offenseIf you want to fix the Texans run game and play, "Let's hire a Coordinator", hire Mike McDaniel, OC for the 49ers.
If you want to fix the Texans run game and play, "Let's hire a Coordinator", hire Mike McDaniel, OC for the 49ers.
I don't think Kyle Shanahan is available. He was at one time but not now.Because Kyle Shanahan is hands off on the offense
I don’t disagree…If you want to fix the Texans run game and play, "Let's hire a Coordinator", hire Mike McDaniel, OC for the 49ers.
Not a fan of Thibodaux and while I like Hutchison I think that Jermaine Johnson and Cameron Thomas could be as good and round two. I just don't see any player that serves a need of ours as being better than Hamilton. Many consider him the best over all player in the draft. Of course that's if he returns 100% as he's expected to.What if Hamilton and Neal are gone and Thibodeaux and Hutchinson are still on the board? We need pass rushers pretty bad too.
There is a very strong possibility Hamilton falls to us for three reasons -Not a fan of Thibodaux and while I like Hutchison I think that Jermaine Johnson and Cameron Thomas could be as good and round two. I just don't see any player that serves a need of ours as being better than Hamilton. Many consider him the best over all player in the draft. Of course that's if he returns 100% as he's expected to.
I agree. Not saying that there are not other players that also meet Prime needs but if healthy my Research indicates Hamilton is by far the safest player in the top 10 minimum. This should be a very good draft even if we don't get much from Watson or if tunsil is not traded. He is still a very good left tackle.There is a very strong possibility Hamilton falls to us for three reasons -
1. Teams are a little less likely to take a Safety in the first couple of picks - especially if there is a strong edge rusher or OT or CB ranked in the top 4.
2. Jags need OT and CB (Stingley is ranked in the top 3 on many boards)
3. Lions need to upgrade their pass rush pretty bad.
I think Jags take Neal and Lions take either Thibodeaux or Hutchinson.
If they sit pat, this leaves Texans looking at Hutchinson or Thibodeaux or Hamilton. Or Stingley.
There is a very strong possibility Hamilton falls to us for three reasons -
1. Teams are a little less likely to take a Safety in the first couple of picks - especially if there is a strong edge rusher or OT or CB ranked in the top 4.
2. Jags need OT and CB (Stingley is ranked in the top 3 on many boards)
3. Lions need to upgrade their pass rush pretty bad.
I think Jags take Neal and Lions take either Thibodeaux or Hutchinson.
If they sit pat, this leaves Texans looking at Hutchinson or Thibodeaux or Hamilton. Or Stingley.
I have seen one or two mocks that have Stingley the third CB off the board - one must assume those mockers think he has an injury concern. I can't imagine it being anything else.I would also throw Ekwonu and Gardner in the mix.
Those numbers don’t tell the whole story. The Bengals came in ready to stuff the run, and pretty much shut it down. Matt Stafford had no choice but to throw!
You really think the Bengals game plan was to stop the run vs a team that doesn't run the ball well?Those numbers don’t tell the whole story. The Bengals came in ready to stuff the run, and pretty much shut it down. Matt Stafford had no choice but to throw!
Well, if you can stop the run, it kinda works out.
That's pretty much what those numbers say.Those numbers don’t tell the whole story. The Bengals came in ready to stuff the run, and pretty much shut it down. Matt Stafford had no choice but to throw!
Wasn’t their game plan, it’s just what they do. They allowed the 5th fewest yards rushing this season, and the Rams damn near lost a championship by continuing to go at their strength when they were getting nothing all night. It was almost like the Rams signed OB or Kelly just for this game.You really think the Bengals game plan was to stop the run vs a team that doesn't run the ball well?
They didn’t get to the super bowl only because of Stafford’s oh so awesome arm alone.That's pretty much what those numbers say.
Did you notice those stats were from the Super Bowl?They didn’t get to the super bowl only because of Stafford’s oh so awesome arm alone.
This is where you're mistaken.
Thats my point. The plan was to stop Kupp and Donald not the run game. Now if this was the prime Todd Gurley, then sure. The Bengals didn't even have to stack the box to stop the run, won the to ,and got out rushed and still lost. Its a passing league.I think the guy the Bengals came into the game to stop was Cooper Kupp….they couldn’t do it and deservedly he came away with the MVP.
If we end up having a 2000 rusher, that would elevate us way past mediocrity.Well, if you can stop the run, it kinda works out.
I'm very Texans centric & know we can't stop the run, therefore we need a 2000 yard all purpose back to elevate us from dumpster to mediocre.
Thats my point. The plan was to stop Kupp and Donald not the run game. Now if this was the prime Todd Gurley, then sure. The Bengals didn't even have to stack the box to stop the run, won the to ,and got out rushed and still lost. Its a passing league.
They were able to stop him for most of the game. In that 4th quarter he put in a clinic.I think the guy the Bengals came into the game to stop was Cooper Kupp….they couldn’t do it and deservedly he came away with the MVP.
Thats my point. The plan was to stop Kupp and Donald not the run game. Now if this was the prime Todd Gurley, then sure. The Bengals didn't even have to stack the box to stop the run, won the to ,and got out rushed and still lost. Its a passing league.
They were able to stop him for most of the game. In that 4th quarter he put in a clinic.
Funny. I remember a time when even Kubiak’s staunches suppporters saw his offense as predictable & absolutely hated his nepotism (friends of Kubiak).Who was the last guy to "fix" the Texans? That would be Gary Kubiak and he began doing it with a draft that included Eric Winston and Charles Spencer (who never got to be the beast he was destined to become). Sure Mario Williams was the headlines but Kubiak's reconstruction was really built on building an OL and hiring a legendary OL coach. Flushed Carr, added Schaub, and looked for bargain pieces on offense. Later because Spencer was taken out of the picture so early we saw them pick Duane Brown. It's the OL and the running game. That's the kind of approach I'd like to see taken again. Doesn't have to be exact but the Texans need to get some road graders on the line who can move and make holes.
Who was the last guy to "fix" the Texans? That would be Gary Kubiak and he began doing it with a draft that included Eric Winston and Charles Spencer (who never got to be the beast he was destined to become). Sure Mario Williams was the headlines but Kubiak's reconstruction was really built on building an OL and hiring a legendary OL coach. Flushed Carr, added Schaub, and looked for bargain pieces on offense. Later because Spencer was taken out of the picture so early we saw them pick Duane Brown. It's the OL and the running game. That's the kind of approach I'd like to see taken again. Doesn't have to be exact but the Texans need to get some road graders on the line who can move and make holes.
Funny. I remember a time when even Kubiak’s staunches suppporters saw his offense as predictable & absolutely hated his nepotism (friends of Kubiak).
I agree. Those early years built the foundation of our glory days.
Doesn’t matter Brian, two AFCSouth Championships”What Glory Days?