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Texans34Life said:It seems like Mel Kiper answered the holes we need to fill through the draft:
brian, texas: The Texans draft Reggie no doubt right? But what about the 2nd and 3rd rounds
Mel Kiper: The Texans draft Reggie no doubt. Write that down in pen. After that, they look at OL, but keep in mind they've made some moves there. They have to address it still. They made the deal with Buffalo for Eric Moulds. You've helped your skill positions with Bush and Moulds. LB is another need area. OL or LB in the second round.
And Scouts.com Draft gives us holes to fill too:
1. Houston Texans (2-14)
Top five needs: WR, OT, OG, CB, MLB
The pick: +Reggie Bush, RB, USC
It would take a blockbuster trade offer to entice the Texans to pass on Bush, who cemented his status as the clear-cut No. 1 prospect in the 2006 draft class by running a 4.33 40-yard dash at USC's recent pro day. Running back is not one of the Texans' top positional needs, but Bush is far more than just a running back. He's the most explosive runner, receiver and return man that this year's class has to offer. No other rookie will make a bigger impact than Bush will for the Texans next season.
There is only so many positions that can change in a team. I don't think the front seven on D will change more than it already has. Getting another lineman is key because the right side of our line is getting old. I used to be a big supporter of taking Winston with the #33 spot, and I still think he would be a great take there, but IMO the stronger need is the safety. That could have an immediate impact; I don't see a drafted lineman cracking the opening line.
Will we go for a KO Simpson or somebody else? I've even toyed around with the thought of the Texans trading up to get Michael Huff, but with all the other investments this year, I don't see that happening.
Likely we stay with Winston at 33, give him a year to recuperate, and start him in 07. He has the athletic ability to fit into Kubiak's scheme, and we need good linemen to bolster some outstanding offensive weapons. With the next pick, we take Cedric Griffin or whoever is the best defensive secondary available.
I would prefer it, though, if we tried to get a KO Simpson with the 33rd pick and brought in a lineman at a lower position.