dalemurphy
Hall of Fame
good. a run on CBs to start the 4th!
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Round 4 Comments
- Thread starter dalemurphy
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If Elton Brown is on the board here and we pass on him, I'm gonna flip... I was flipping when we drafted Morency instead of Blackstock, as he is a true 3-4 OLB, or Chris Canty, a true 3-4 end, or Elton Brown, a massive guard, called by many the best guard in this draft.
But just like yesterday when we took an RB that isn't carrying the ball 100 times this year, we're probably gonna take a backup QB here... possibly AD McPherson right here in a few picks.
But just like yesterday when we took an RB that isn't carrying the ball 100 times this year, we're probably gonna take a backup QB here... possibly AD McPherson right here in a few picks.
Texan in Japan
Rookie
We got Mathis!
ledzeppelin229
Hall of Fame
What time did this thing start today? I got up thinking it was at 11 and I felt hungover enough as it is.
Mathis immediately becomes the slot receiver. Gaffney and Bradford get to fight for the other flanker spot. Mathis gives us the ability to stretch the field, something Gaffney and Bradford don't. Johnson can be used on slants and such even more now, where he has excelled by being one of the best yard after catch men in the league. This is a tremendous pick for us and probably the best guy available. Chris Canty in round 5 if he's still around...
STEEL BLUE TEXANS
Hall of Fame
hopefully Mathis turns out to be the next Laveranues Coles, without the toe injury of course.
Jerome Mathis (from Scouts, inc.)
Strengths: An absolute blazer. Is one of the fastest players in the entire 2005 draft class. Improved as a route runner and return specialist with more experience. Shows the ability to pluck on the run when he concentrates. Is a vertical threat with the initial burst and top-end speed to consistently get over the top of defensive backs in coverage. Is a huge home run threat after the catch, as well as on reverses. Also a big-time threat as a KOR specialist. Has good vision, smooth hips, good COD skills, initial explosiveness and big-league acceleration. Will win most foot races in the open field.
Weaknesses: Has character concerns. Level of competition is a concern. Lacks ideal size and strength. Will have more trouble getting off the LOS in the NFL. Lacks ideal height as a vertical receiver. Needs to improve his route running skills. Rounds off too many of his routes. Needs to learn to shift his weight better when getting in and out of breaks. Does not show a good ability to find soft spots in zone coverage. Focus and concentration is too inconsistent in terms of catching the ball. Is a below average blocker and will never get much better in that facet.
Overall: Mathis won six state track championships in high school. He was a non-qualifier because of academics in 2001. He finished with 24 receptions for 615 yards and three TD's in 2002, whjile also averaging 20.9 yards per kickoff return on 20 attempts. As a junior in 2003 he became a fulltime starter and finished with 40 receptions for 977 yards and nine TD's. He also returned 17 kickoffs for 343 yards and one punt for 42 yards. As a senior in 2004, Mathis finished with 30 receptions for 884 yards and nine TD's. He also returned 25 kickoffs for 888 yards and five TD's as a senior. Mathis ran track throughout his career at Hampton and was a three-time NCAA track All-American in the 200 meters. Mathis is a track star turned football player. He has some character concerns, lacks ideal size and needs some refinement as a route runner. However, he's one of the fastest prospects in this year's class and he improved each of the last three seasons on the gridiron. Mathis may take more time than most Day 1 prospects to develop but his versatility and speed are enticing. Mathis has the potential to develop into a vertical No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in the NFL and he also has a lot of upside as a KOR specialist at the next level, which is why it's not out of the realm of possibility for Mathis to come off the board as high as the second round.
Strengths: An absolute blazer. Is one of the fastest players in the entire 2005 draft class. Improved as a route runner and return specialist with more experience. Shows the ability to pluck on the run when he concentrates. Is a vertical threat with the initial burst and top-end speed to consistently get over the top of defensive backs in coverage. Is a huge home run threat after the catch, as well as on reverses. Also a big-time threat as a KOR specialist. Has good vision, smooth hips, good COD skills, initial explosiveness and big-league acceleration. Will win most foot races in the open field.
Weaknesses: Has character concerns. Level of competition is a concern. Lacks ideal size and strength. Will have more trouble getting off the LOS in the NFL. Lacks ideal height as a vertical receiver. Needs to improve his route running skills. Rounds off too many of his routes. Needs to learn to shift his weight better when getting in and out of breaks. Does not show a good ability to find soft spots in zone coverage. Focus and concentration is too inconsistent in terms of catching the ball. Is a below average blocker and will never get much better in that facet.
Overall: Mathis won six state track championships in high school. He was a non-qualifier because of academics in 2001. He finished with 24 receptions for 615 yards and three TD's in 2002, whjile also averaging 20.9 yards per kickoff return on 20 attempts. As a junior in 2003 he became a fulltime starter and finished with 40 receptions for 977 yards and nine TD's. He also returned 17 kickoffs for 343 yards and one punt for 42 yards. As a senior in 2004, Mathis finished with 30 receptions for 884 yards and nine TD's. He also returned 25 kickoffs for 888 yards and five TD's as a senior. Mathis ran track throughout his career at Hampton and was a three-time NCAA track All-American in the 200 meters. Mathis is a track star turned football player. He has some character concerns, lacks ideal size and needs some refinement as a route runner. However, he's one of the fastest prospects in this year's class and he improved each of the last three seasons on the gridiron. Mathis may take more time than most Day 1 prospects to develop but his versatility and speed are enticing. Mathis has the potential to develop into a vertical No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in the NFL and he also has a lot of upside as a KOR specialist at the next level, which is why it's not out of the realm of possibility for Mathis to come off the board as high as the second round.
Texans Pride
Veteran
Anyone have the Bio on this kid? I don't know much. . .ok, anything, about him
CaptainPatriot
Waterboy
wow can`t beleive they are going with RB ,WR last 2 picks! Not picking up at least 1 O-Linemen 
D-ReK
RAWWWRR!
TexasJedi said:
I'm completely guessing, but I think that because of the level of competition Mathis played against wasn't exactly NFL, or Division I, caliber, we'll have to ease him into the rotation...He doesn't have the best hands, but neither did AJ coming into the league...If he works hard at it like AJ did, then we could have a steal on our hands...Like I said earlier, Kiper had this guy pegged to the Eagles at 31 at one time...
Did anyone else just see that tape on ESPN? Wow, you wanna talk about a speedy dude! All he's gonna do is run deep routes. If he gets one step, he's gone. So you're gonna have to leave a deep safety for him now, finally giving more room for Johnson to run around. Should be a GREAT pick for David Carr, and if this kid isn't gonna start at least in the slot, we're wasting his talent. Also probably going to be the kick returner and possibly punt returner if Capers doesn't want to use Buchanon there.
Someone just mentioned the quality of competition... That last dude he burned on tape was Brian McFadden, 2nd rounder of the Pittsburgh Steelers. McFadden can play and was one of the fastest guys on the Noles defense this past year.... and Mathis ate his lunch. We made a steal here.
He did show his stuff at the Gridiron CLassic. Total package type player, KR, WR, can hurt teams on the Reverse, etc. With a legit 4.28 40, that is speed that cannot be ignored. He just seems to glide when he runs, sort of like Deion Sanders did.
BTW, did the Texans trade the #113 to TEN for the #114 plus picks or something. I saw on the ESPN ticker that HOU was up at #113, then it went to MIN, then it went to TEN, then HOU had #114. What's up?? trade?
BTW, did the Texans trade the #113 to TEN for the #114 plus picks or something. I saw on the ESPN ticker that HOU was up at #113, then it went to MIN, then it went to TEN, then HOU had #114. What's up?? trade?
texasguy346
Mod Squad
Jerome Mathis is a nice pick. Can't wait to see who we pick up in the 5th.
It's getting harder and harder to find good pictures of our picks as we progress in the draft. Looks like I'll have my hands full when we get to the 7th.
It's getting harder and harder to find good pictures of our picks as we progress in the draft. Looks like I'll have my hands full when we get to the 7th.
Andre_Johnson88
Practice Squad
THAT"s Mathis on the left?!?! He's HUGE!