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Joppru was at the Senior Bowl. The Texans staff know exactly what they are getting here.Akins was at the senior bowl. The Texans staff know exactly what they are getting here.
Sucking the life out of the party?Joppru was at the Senior Bowl. The Texans staff know exactly what they are getting here.
Just a flashback from an old Texan fan.
Gotta get a blocker later in the draft.More of a receiver. Blocking needs work. Former WR and is considered a hybrid TE/Wideout. Good movement skills, soft hands, can catch the ball smootly in full stride, adjust for off target throws, effective on crossing routes. Did not work out at combine because of knee injury. 6’-3”, 245. We got a receiver not a blocker.
Honestly, with Watson and going to B.Ob “New Offense” which is Clemson’s “Old Offense” with more Inside zones to stay true to form, a blocking TE isn’t as necessary. A move TE / H Back is more prevalent for the run actions and play fakes.Gotta get a blocker later in the draft.
Just watched....Good athlete, fluid athlete.
Why?Gotta get a blocker later in the draft.
I like the pickHonestly, with Watson and going to B.Ob “New Offense” which is Clemson’s “Old Offense” with more Inside zones to stay true to form, a blocking TE isn’t as necessary. A move TE / H Back is more prevalent for the run actions and play fakes.
Akins excelled in the flat off playaction and up the seam on playaction, both huge voids with teams scheming Watson. Good pick because we have Watson. With other QBs, ehhhhhh.
That rings true. Plus, a blocking TE can be found later, if they want to go with that. My problem is, did they really have to take Akins at 3.98?Honestly, with Watson and going to B.Ob “New Offense” which is Clemson’s “Old Offense” with more Inside zones to stay true to form, a blocking TE isn’t as necessary. A move TE / H Back is more prevalent for the run actions and play fakes.
That was from two different coaches and gms ago. I don't think the age will be an issue.Joppru was at the Senior Bowl. The Texans staff know exactly what they are getting here.
Just a flashback from an old Texan fan.
Scheme fluid. I agree and I love pro formations, especially 12 personnel, however with Watson it looks we are going full spread where you create mismatches with a flexed TE. Blocking isn’t as necessary there.I like the pick
But having a good blocking TE that can go up and get the ball in the redzone is kind of a big thing to me.
That's where the problem lies...that and he's already 26 so there's really no potential growth here. Not a and should never be the type of player you draft in the 3rd damn round.That rings true. Plus, a blocking TE can be found later, if they want to go with that. My problem is, did they really have to take Akins at 3.98?
That's where the problem lies...that and he's already 26 so there's really no potential growth here. Not a and should never be the type of player you draft in the 3rd damn round.
He's a 26 yo tweener...3rd round. I hope I'm wrong, but I just don't think this pick will ever amount to anything...he also had a knee issue.
I'm not concerned about the age. He's only under contract for 4 years. He probably has 4 years in him.That was from two different coaches and gms ago. I don't think the age will be an issue.
26 is not old...but as a NFL rookie it is.When did 26 become old. There is still a lot of growth there. It's all upon that young man and how bad he wants it.
If we want to believe that the Texans (draftspeak voice) "were true to their board" then yes.That rings true. Plus, a blocking TE can be found later, if they want to go with that. My problem is, did they really have to take Akins at 3.98?
Texans Select 3.98 TE Jordan Akins UCF
Very - had the same thought.I guess he has potential to develop more than most having spent so much time playing baseball.
How similiar to Anderson is he??
That was my first reaction.That rings true. Plus, a blocking TE can be found later, if they want to go with that. My problem is, did they really have to take Akins at 3.98?
I'm probably overreacting. It wasn't a strong draft for TEs. The Texans wanted (needed) a TE. They drafted a TE. I really liked the first 2 picks. Reid is like getting your 2nd round pick back.If we want to believe that the Texans (draftspeak voice) "were true to their board" then yes.
As I have continued to read, its very apparent that this was a true we coached him at the Senior Bowl player...If other teams were high on Akin we won't ever know about or probably not buy it. A trust us pick from a team who especially in the mid-rounds have earned general distrust.
With Reid and Rankin, it's almost like getting your first AND second back - especially if they pan out as good starters. Not bad for two 3rd rounders - but I feel they dropped the ball with #98. Too many good players still on the board.I'm probably overreacting. It wasn't a strong draft for TEs. The Texans wanted (needed) a TE. They drafted a TE. I really liked the first 2 picks. Reid is like getting your 2nd round pick back.
It's just a flashback from the Dom Capers Senior Bowl draft. They took 5 players from that game, among them Dave Ragone, Seth Wand, Montrea Holland, and Joppru. But, they also drafted Domanick Davis. He was worth the other mistakes. Maybe Akins is O'Brien's Domanick Davis?
NopeAnderson a better route runner/catcher, this guy better after the catch??
It's not that bad,We blew a 3rd rounder on a pick we could've had in the 6th or later.
Hello Sam Montgomery. Same old Texans. If we can't land mid round picks, 9-7 will always be the benchmark.
Couple stupid picks with stupid trades like the oz deal, and pour some hurt players on top like watt,mercy,Watson...
Not so good.
I'm disgusted right now.
20 pounds heavier and older??How is he different from Anderson? Seriously.
Thanks. That helps20 pounds heavier and older??
Seriously, I don't know how much weight Anderson has gained in the time with the Texans, but even if not a blocker Akin has a true small "move" TE body versus Anderson basically being a good sized WR. There are good TEs @ Akin's size 6'3 250, but none at Anderson's listed 6'2 230. Of course, the idea is that even with similar play styles Akin is bigger and better than Anderson.
Sorry but I don't. We had to nail these picks. Atkins is a throwaway.It's not that bad,
Reid/Rankins can play
Gotta trust the coaches on Atkins,
Fair enough,Sorry but I don't. We had to nail these picks. Atkins is a throwaway.
9-7 is the benchmark.
He's a better blocker than Griffin and a better receiver. He is an upgrade at the position.Sorry but I don't. We had to nail these picks. Atkins is a throwaway.
9-7 is the benchmark.
You know you're down on the team when Steelb is trying to cheer you up.Sorry but I don't. We had to nail these picks. Atkins is a throwaway.
9-7 is the benchmark.
That could be - and happy Hanukkah. Griffin had a 2-3 game flash in his second year and did nothing before or since. Im not ready to call this guy good because he MIGHT be better then Griffin. It's hardly a standard.He's a better blocker than Griffin and a better receiver. He is an upgrade at the position.
Then I must be down but history is on my side. I hate to be the guy who pisses in the cheerios but we're about to crash.You know you're down on the team when Steelb is trying to cheer you up.
I don't have my expectations that high for this year either but I feel like the potential is there for lightning in a bottle. I'm saving my hopes of being the real deal for next year assuming Watson stays healthy.Then I must be down but history is on my side. I hate to be the guy who pisses in the cheerios but we're about to crash.