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Rick Smith Open to Trading Up...

I'm not convinced Antonio Smith is a franchise 3-4DE. Everyone dismisses the need b/c "he's played it at Arizona". I actually like Mario on one end and Jordan/Watt on the other as our longterm fixtures. Smith moves in to DT on passing downs. Leaving Watt-Smith-Mitchell-Mario with Barwin or Anderson or Rookie OLB moving up to the line and rushing from a Joker position.

If we stay at 11 and take Jordan/Watt we have the 2nd rounder for a good pass rusher. Or we can move up into late first and get "Wade's favorite OLB" whoever that may be.. I'm hoping Brooks Reed.
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I think the Texans will be able to get plenty of depth at DE in free agency, I see Marcus Spears as a lock to sign.

You could roll the dice and take a DE in the first and hope Reed, Houston, or even Bowers fall into the 2nd, I agree
 
The Texans can't seriously be thinking about Aldon Smith at 11 can they?
Inexperienced, a project, played one year?, great potential... BS, seems like another pick where Smith wants to show how smart he is. Like Okoye, barwin, etc lots of upside potential. That is what you say when they really haven't done anything. Even in his highlights I don't think he looks good.
I would try and trade up for Peterson (especially if they plan on Smith at 11) if he falls to 5 mainly because he is probably talented enough that even the Texans may not be able to screw him up.
 
Ole Miss Texan said:
I was a big fan of Jacoby and have always wanted him to succeed but the last season or two, I've gotten tired of his attitude and dropped balls/fumbles. I truly hope the light goes off in his head though.
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I remember back in 2006, when we were arguing Andre's greatness, because he had a propensity to drop balls.

Seems like just yesterday.
 
Rumors that Houston may be talking to Cleveland about moving up to #6 if Miller or Peterson are available.

Houston reportedly is trying to move up from No. 11 to take Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller or LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson. Miller might be unreachable for the Texans, but Peterson could still be on the board at No. 5 (Arizona).
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The Bills are interested in QB's too, so Miller may get past #3, but there's no way he's getting past Arizona at #5. It looks like Peterson would be the most realistic option for trading up.

Edit: Just thought of something: We probably have some players who do not fit Wade's system, but are still a good trade value. I won't be surprised if we see a starter traded in a deal to move up.
 
Brisco_County said:
Rumors that Houston may be talking to Cleveland about moving up to #6 if Miller or Peterson are available.



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The Bills are interested in QB's too, so Miller may get past #3, but there's no way he's getting past Arizona at #5. It looks like Peterson would be the most realistic option for trading up.

Edit: Just thought of something: We probably have some players who do not fit Wade's system, but are still a good trade value. I won't be surprised if we see a starter traded in a deal to move up.
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McShay has Peterson at #11, http://www.sbnation.com/2011-nfl-draft/2011/4/28/2139298/todd-mcshay-mock-draft-2011
 
gafftop said:
The Texans can't seriously be thinking about Aldon Smith at 11 can they?
Inexperienced, a project, played one year?, great potential... BS, seems like another pick where Smith wants to show how smart he is. Like Okoye, barwin, etc lots of upside potential. That is what you say when they really haven't done anything. Even in his highlights I don't think he looks good.
I would try and trade up for Peterson (especially if they plan on Smith at 11) if he falls to 5 mainly because he is probably talented enough that even the Texans may not be able to screw him up.
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they LOVE Aldon, just liked they LOVED Kareem, and just like they LOVED Okoye.
 
A. Smith looks like a miniwilliams and I am sorry but I don't think that Mario is super. Anybody find any highlights of Smith, I know I looked at them and I am still looking for a highlight. Not really very impressive. I do hope there are some other not so bright draft choosers out there especially the ones that need QB's. This is our greatest hope to get Peterson. Just think if the Texans had lost the last game instead of won. Sigh........ but then they wouldn't be the Texans.
 
gafftop said:
A. Smith looks like a miniwilliams and I am sorry but I don't think that Mario is super. Anybody find any highlights of Smith, I know I looked at them and I am still looking for a highlight. Not really very impressive. I do hope there are some other not so bright draft choosers out there especially the ones that need QB's. This is our greatest hope to get Peterson. Just think if the Texans had lost the last game instead of won. Sigh........ but then they wouldn't be the Texans.
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Leave those kids alone! Those kids were battlefightin' their tails off out there!
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BigBull17 said:
I was one of the Wilis guys. I wanted no part of a 19 year old DT. None.
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Me too

Now Rick and Gary are still looking for an impact LB.

I tried to get on board with the OkOye pick and thought maybe Rick and Gary knew something the rest of us didn't know taking a 19 yr old DT.

Dumb move
 
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