[Pick 89] Nico Collins WR Michigan

[Hardcore Texan]

Pick is coming in now.

 

[AcresHomesTexan]

Houston trades 4th(109) and 5th (158) and 2022 4th (Rams)

 

[Hardcore Texan]

A 4th and 5th tomorrow, and a 4th next year. Just more indicators DW4 is gone and gonna recoup those picks.

 

[powda]

Houston trades 4th(109) and 5th (158) and 2022 4th (Rams)

Ouch. Thats a lot to pay

 

[Mangler]

Good size, fast, good hands. Good pick!

 

[Hardcore Texan]

Nico Collins WR Michigan.

 

[powda]

Just more indicators DW4 is gone and gonna recoup those picks.

How so?

 

[Texansballer74]

 

[zshawn10]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1388326873248280576

 

[Mr teX]

Not gonna act like I know anything about this guy, but from the little clips they showed he looks like a big body DK Metcalf type. We can only hope he turns out as good.

 

[Texansballer74]

Darn good pick gents. Big receiver who runs a 4.4 40, good hands and solid route runner.

 

[zshawn10]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1388326778825891848

https://twitter.com/x/status/1388326511275618304

 

[powda]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1388326778825891848

https://twitter.com/x/status/1388326511275618304

I can always count on you to bring the heat z. Thanks.

 

[Toro Bravo]

I think this was their pick at 67 but when Davis Mills was still available, NC couldn't resist. Good job to go get the guy you wanted in Collins.

 

[texanhead08]

It seems strange that a guy that fast has trouble getting separation. Is he one of those guys that can run fast in a straight line but doesn't have lateral quickness ?

 

[Boris]

Doesn’t get a ton of separation, but has speed.

So poor route runner?

 

[texanhead08]

He opted out and skipped the 2020 season.

 

[powda]

He opted out and skipped the 2020 season.

Wait what? He didn't play '20 and we traded that much to get him?

 

[Number19]

Houston trades 4th(109) and 5th (158) and 2022 4th (Rams)

Ouch. Thats a lot to pay

No not really, IMO. I had a WR penciled in at 109, either Collins or Tamorrion Terry. So we gave up a 5th and a 4th to move up, neither our own pick. We still have our own 5th tomorrow.

 

[Hardcore Texan]

How so?

Because they traded up to get a WR even though they were already upside down on draft capital. Which would seem to indicate, along with the David Mills pick that the team is posturing to move on from DW4. Which will result in a trade and a recovery of said draft capital when the entire process plays out. That and along with cutting him out of the intro of Texans 360 of course.

 

[powda]

Because they traded up to get a WR even though they were already upside down on draft capital. Which would seem to indicate, along with the David Mills pick that the team is posturing to move on from DW4. Which will result in a trade and a recovery of said draft capital when the entire process plays out. That and along with cutting him out of the intro of Texans 360 of course.

I don't read the tea leaves that way.

 

[Texazan]

Darn good pick gents. Big receiver who runs a 4.4 40, good hands and solid route runner.

Agreed, I like this pick even giving up what we did

 

[Mr teX]

It seems strange that a guy that fast has trouble getting separation. Is he one of those guys that can run fast in a straight line but doesn't have lateral quickness ?

It’s not his his top end speed ...that is great, it’s his acceleration. Takes him a little bit to get up to that top end speed...& you can see it in his film. He’s a pretty big guy though so that’s understandable.

 

[zshawn10]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1385062865996972033

https://twitter.com/x/status/1388326142579552256

https://twitter.com/x/status/1388329866941014017

 

[powda]

No not really, IMO. I had a WR penciled in at 109, either Collins or Tamorrion Terry. So we gave up a 5th and a 4th to move up, neither our own pick. We still have our own 5th tomorrow.

He didn't play in 20?

 

[steelbtexan]

Like the pick, this is the answer to the big WR in the EZ/deep threat.

Caserio gets his QB and Wr with the 1st 2 picks.

Not what I would have done but I understand the pick.

 

[Texazan]

Wait what? He didn't play '20 and we traded that much to get him?

Smart kid. MICH played 6 games, he stayed healthy, and you know you're going in the 2nd/3rd

 

[Number19]

It seems strange that a guy that fast has trouble getting separation. Is he one of those guys that can run fast in a straight line but doesn't have lateral quickness ?

From what I read, this may be from his college coaching and is correctable. He needs to get into his route quicker and not try to finesse his opponent.

 

[powda]

Smart kid. MICH played 6 games, he stayed healthy, and you know you're going in the 2nd/3rd

Wtf?

 

[DanielTx]

We’re screwed

 

[texanhead08]

He didn't play in 20?

No, he opted out because of covid I would assume.

 

[powda]

No, he opted out because of covid I would assume.

Then chalk me down as wanting someone else.

 

[Mr teX]

They must really like what they have already on defense OR they believe some good defensive guys will become available to use their 1st 2 picks on offense.

 

[TexansFight]

I like this pick. Wish we didn’t give up so much

 

[thunderkyss]

Agreed, I like this pick even giving up what we did

Caserio said he lumps round 5-7 guys in with UDFA guys.

 

[Hardcore Texan]

I don't read the tea leaves that way.

You don't think the Texans have already decided to move on from dw4?

 

[powda]

You don't think the Texans have already decided to move on from dw4?

Have we traded dw yet?

 

[dream_team]

We got ALOT of receivers!

 

[maverick512000]

Then chalk me down as wanting someone else.

Why, lots of NFL pkayers opted out.

 

[maverick512000]

Have we traded dw yet?

We can't trade Watson, the league would not approve a trade while there is an ongoing investigation even if a team took him right now.

 

[maverick512000]

They must really like what they have already on defense OR they believe some good defensive guys will become available to use their 1st 2 picks on offense.

I'm thinking more either they don't like who is available or they want to see if the current rister can be better with a new scheme and DC

 

[Texazan]

Collins is a potential number 1, (the entire draft is based on potential) but I like the pick. Yea I would’ve liked to have kept the 4th this year but NC is on the clock not me so.....

 

[powda]

We can't trade Watson, the league would not approve a trade while there is an ongoing investigation even if a team took him right now.

I was being sarcastic.

 

[Mr teX]

I'm thinking more either they don't like who is available or they want to see if the current rister can be better with a new scheme and DC

my post came out wrong. I meant good defensive veterans that will be released by other teams.

 

[OptimisticTexan]

How did Jimmy Johnson put it.....you can’t teach speed. Collins can be coached-up in regards to his route running but you can’t coach a guy, at his size, to suddenly have 4.4-40 speed with special acceleration.....that’s a God given talent. He could turn into a AJ 2.0 if they get his route running improved.

 

[amazing80]

These picks are fine but is our plan to not field a defense?

 

[powda]

These picks are fine but is our plan to not field a defense?
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umm, yes?

 

[maverick512000]

These picks are fine but is our plan to not field a defense?

Really havent seen anyone left in the draft that would be a big help on defense. Like @Mr teX said could be they think some vets will go cheap. I'm thinking more they are gearing up for a heavy 2022 defense draft.

 

[OptimisticTexan]

These picks are fine but is our plan to not field a defense?

I think Caserio see’s this as a 2-year first step.

 

[OptimisticTexan]

Really havent seen anyone left in the draft that would be a big help on defense. Like @Mr teX said could be they think some vets will go cheap. I'm thinking more they are gearing up for a heavy 2022 defense draft.

I’d still be pretty happy with LB- Snowden (VA) in this draft.