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Entering the Coast Guard soon after high school I never had a chance to have long hair until my early 20s. And it was then I learned that having long hair in this heat and humidity is ******* horrible. :lol:
 
Thorn said:
Entering the Coast Guard soon after high school I never had a chance to have long hair until my early 20s. And it was then I learned that having long hair in this heat and humidity is ******* horrible. :lol:
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Damn, I'll bet .... and ya'll were on schooners back then ..... Right ? :doot:
 
I missed the 1st round selection poll here deadline. A trade up can change things if it happens (yes) but here is my list of several players for the first 3 rounds. Not necessarily in draft order but needs. Just throwing it out.

Emeka Egbuka WR yes!
Tre Harris WR
Jalen Royals WR

Donovan Jackson G ok
Tyler Booker G

Josh Simmons OT off ACL ? no too early
Gray Zabel OT
Chase Lundt OT
Tate Tutledge G

Brashard Smith RB
 
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Post draft thoughts and looking toward this upcoming season, I have the distinct impression we are going to see a pass heavy offense from our new OC.
I foresee lots of three WR sets and possibly a good sprinkling of jumbo packages.
With Collins, Higgins and Noel on the field at the same time with either of Mixon or Marks out there too will be difficult for opposing DCs to cover all contingencies.
I was hoping we would see another bona fide rock pounding back out there but instead, we got a finesse guy better known for his hands.
Put an extra pass blocking OL and TE out there in the red zone or on third/fourth down and that will create nightmares for defenses.
 
Texansphan said:
Post draft thoughts and looking toward this upcoming season, I have the distinct impression we are going to see a pass heavy offense from our new OC.
I foresee lots of three WR sets and possibly a good sprinkling of jumbo packages.
With Collins, Higgins and Noel on the field at the same time with either of Mixon or Marks out there too will be difficult for opposing DCs to cover all contingencies.
I was hoping we would see another bona fide rock pounding back out there but instead, we got a finesse guy better known for his hands.
Put an extra pass blocking OL and TE out there in the red zone or on third/fourth down and that will create nightmares for defenses.
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Don't forget Kirk.
 
Roster from ESPN. I count 89 players. I probably missed somebody somewhere..

Edit: Updated to full count of 90 players.

Offense -- 46 Players

WR: Braxton Berrios -- Nico Collins -- Tank Dell -- Jayden Higgins -- Xavier Hutchinson -- Daniel Jackson -- Xavier Johnson -- Johnny Johnson III -- Christian Kirk -- John Metchie III -- Jaylin Noel -- Justin Watson -- Jared Wayne
TE: Brevin Jordan -- Luke Lachey -- Dalton Schultz -- Irv Smith Jr. -- Cade Stover
RB: British Brooks -- Jawhar Jordan -- Woody Marks -- Joe Mixon -- Dare Ogunbowale -- Dameon Pierce -- J.J. Taylor
FB: Jakob Johnson
OT: Trent Brown -- Austin Deculus -- Aireontae Ersery -- Blake Fisher -- Tytus Howard -- Cam Robinson -- Jaylon Thomas -- Zach Thomas
C: Eli Cox -- Jarrett Patterson -- Juice Scruggs
QB: Graham Mertz -- Davis Mills -- Kedon Slovis -- C.J. Stroud
G: Nick Broeker -- Jerome Carvin -- LaDarius Henderson -- Ed Ingram -- Laken Tomlinson

Defense -- 40 Players

S: Calen Bullock -- C.J. Gardner-Johnson -- Jalen Pitre -- Jaylen Reed -- M.J. Stewart -- Jimmie Ward -- Russ Yeast
LB: Azeez Al-Shaair -- Jake Hansen -- Christian Harris -- Jamal Hill -- Nick Niemann -- K.C. Ossai -- E.J. Speed -- Henry To'oTo'o
DE: Will Anderson Jr. -- Denico Autry -- Derek Barnett -- Solomon Byrd -- Dylan Horton -- Danielle Hunter -- Kingsley Jonathan -- Darrell Taylor -- Casey Toohill
CB: Ronald Darby -- Aijah Huzzie -- Gregory Junior -- Kamari Lassiter -- D'Angelo Ross -- Jaylin Smith -- Tremon Smith -- Derek Stingley Jr.
DT: Mario Edwards Jr. -- Kyonte Hamilton -- Kurt Hinish -- Jayden Peevy -- Sheldon Rankins -- Tim Settle Jr. -- Junior Tafuna -- Tommy Togiai

Special Teams -- 4 Players

PK: Ka'imi Fairbairn
P: Tommy Townsend
LS: Tucker Addington -- Austin Brinkman
 
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At OG, Ed Ingram and Laken Tomlinson are locks to make the 53. Nick Broeker and Juice Scruggs have the edge going into preseason as the backups.

LaDarius Henderson may have the best shot to upgrade from Broeker. Broeker's edge is that he has had 2 years of experience on the 53. Henderson spent his rookie season on IR.

It's clear why Tytus Howard is in the conversation for OG. The problem is, because of his injury in 2023, he may need to move to the left side, something to do with pushing off with the foot and his footwork being stronger on the left side. But LG is where Tomlinson has spent his intire, sucessful, 10 year career.
 
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Draft Buzz has a very good profile of his strengths, but still has him projected as an UDFA. Henderson had fairly decent sophomore and junior seasons at Arizona State, but after transferring to Michigan as a senior, didn't fair so well, giving up 19 QB hurries, 4 QB hits and 2 sacks over 523 snaps.

Scouting Report: Strengths

Has good footwork and technique. Balanced and agile pass
protection set with excellent hand placement.

Shows excellent awareness when presented with stunts and
blitzes, and Henderson works well with teammates on combo blocks

Has a strong, flexible core, and the ability to absorb and anchor
against the bull rush as a pass protector.

Adequate foot quickness to remain outside. Can get to the second
level with surprising agility when adjusting to moving defenders.

Underrated athleticism, agility, balance, and even straight-line
speed to contribute.

Henderson will have a chance to develop as a right tackle or possibly
inside at guard, where he could be an interesting prospect for a
zone-blocking team. If nothing else, that versatility is enough to
make him at least a quality reserve.

He’s a fluid mover in pass protection, with great coordination between
his upper and lower body. Henderson sets with a wide base, has the
requisite core strength and plays with natural balance, capable of
sitting back and handling power.
 
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Roster from ESPN. UDFAs in bold font. I count 89 players. I probably missed somebody somewhere..

Offense -- 46 Players

WR: Braxton Berrios -- Nico Collins -- Tank Dell -- Jayden Higgins -- Xavier Hutchinson -- Xavier Johnson -- Johnny Johnson III -- Christian Kirk -- John Metchie III -- Jaylin Noel -- Justin Watson -- Jared Wayne -- Daniel Jackson
TE: Brevin Jordan -- Luke Lachey -- Dalton Schultz -- Irv Smith Jr. -- Cade Stover
RB: British Brooks -- Jawhar Jordan -- Woody Marks -- Joe Mixon -- Dare Ogunbowale -- Dameon Pierce -- J.J. Taylor
FB: Jakob Johnson
OT: Trent Brown -- Austin Deculus -- Aireontae Ersery -- Blake Fisher -- Tytus Howard -- Cam Robinson -- Jaylon Thomas -- Zach Thomas
C: Jarrett Patterson -- Juice Scruggs -- Eli Cox
QB: Graham Mertz -- Davis Mills -- Kedon Slovis -- C.J. Stroud
G: Nick Broeker -- Jerome Carvin -- LaDarius Henderson -- Ed Ingram -- Laken Tomlinson

Defense -- 39 Players

S: Calen Bullock -- C.J. Gardner-Johnson -- Jalen Pitre -- Jaylen Reed -- M.J. Stewart -- Jimmie Ward -- Russ Yeast
LB: Azeez Al-Shaair -- Jake Hansen -- Christian Harris -- Jamal Hill -- Nick Niemann -- E.J. Speed -- Henry To'oTo'o -- K.C. Ossai
DE: Will Anderson Jr. -- Denico Autry -- Derek Barnett -- Solomon Byrd -- Dylan Horton -- Danielle Hunter -- Kingsley Jonathan -- Darrell Taylor -- Casey Toohill
CB: Ronald Darby -- Gregory Junior -- Kamari Lassiter -- D'Angelo Ross -- Jaylin Smith -- Tremon Smith -- Derek Stingley Jr. -- Aijah Huzzie
DT: Mario Edwards Jr. -- Kyonte Hamilton -- Kurt Hinish -- Jayden Peevy -- Sheldon Rankins -- Tim Settle Jr. -- Tommy Togiai

Special Teams -- 4 Players

PK: Ka'imi Fairbairn
P: Tommy Townsend
LS: Tucker Addington -- Austin Brinkman
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I'd like to see at least one more vet added to the Oline squad. Preferably two
 
Texans traded all seven of their original picks, used nine picks acquired in trades
By Michael David Smith
Published May 3, 2025 06:49 AM

The Texans did something in the 2025 NFL draft that no other team did: They traded all their original picks, and used only picks that they had acquired in trades.

Houston drafted nine players, and all nine of those picks were acquired in trades. Houston traded its original pick in all seven rounds, and Houston was also involved in some trades of picks that were moved more than once; in some cases the Texans traded for a pick and then traded it again rather than using it.

Trades are not unusual in the NFL draft. In fact, most picks in the 2025 draft got traded: 137 of the 257 picks (53 percent) were traded at least once.

But what is unusual is the volume of trades from one team; the Texans were the only team that traded every single one of its picks and acquired every single one of the picks it eventually used via a trade.

Texans General Manager Nick Caserio has made no secret that he’s always looking at trading up or trading down, and this has typically been his approach: In 2024, the Texans also ended up with nine picks, and only two of them were originally theirs. In 2023, the Texans only used one of their original picks: The second overall pick, which they spent on quarterback C.J. Stroud. In 2022, the Texans used nine picks and seven came through trades. (In 2021, Caserio’s first year as Texans GM, the Texans traded away their first- and second-round picks, but that trade was made before Caserio was hired.)

Add it all up, and in the last four years, Caserio has used 36 picks, and only five of them were the Texans’ original picks. The other 24 came through trades. No one in the NFL trades draft picks like the Texans.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Texans traded all seven of their original picks, used nine picks acquired in trades
By Michael David Smith
Published May 3, 2025 06:49 AM

The Texans did something in the 2025 NFL draft that no other team did: They traded all their original picks, and used only picks that they had acquired in trades.

Houston drafted nine players, and all nine of those picks were acquired in trades. Houston traded its original pick in all seven rounds, and Houston was also involved in some trades of picks that were moved more than once; in some cases the Texans traded for a pick and then traded it again rather than using it.

Trades are not unusual in the NFL draft. In fact, most picks in the 2025 draft got traded: 137 of the 257 picks (53 percent) were traded at least once.

But what is unusual is the volume of trades from one team; the Texans were the only team that traded every single one of its picks and acquired every single one of the picks it eventually used via a trade.

Texans General Manager Nick Caserio has made no secret that he’s always looking at trading up or trading down, and this has typically been his approach: In 2024, the Texans also ended up with nine picks, and only two of them were originally theirs. In 2023, the Texans only used one of their original picks: The second overall pick, which they spent on quarterback C.J. Stroud. In 2022, the Texans used nine picks and seven came through trades. (In 2021, Caserio’s first year as Texans GM, the Texans traded away their first- and second-round picks, but that trade was made before Caserio was hired.)

Add it all up, and in the last four years, Caserio has used 36 picks, and only five of them were the Texans’ original picks. The other 24 came through trades. No one in the NFL trades draft picks like the Texans.
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Master Trader as I said
 
Some of the new rule changes for 2025.

Touchbacks will be spotted at 35-yard line instead of 30-yard line.

Overtime now allows both teams an opportunity to possess the ball regardless of the outcome of the first possession.

Permit clubs participating in the postseason to receive two additional DFRs (return from IR) increasing the maximum from 8 to 10.

Expanded Instant replay's ability to advise the on-field officials on specific, objective aspects of a play. Don't know exactly what specific, objective aspects means they can change, Guess we'll find out in preseason.

The newest All-Access podcast on texans.com has a nice interview with Frank Ross where he talks about the special teams rule changes.
 
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