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Texansballer74
The Marine
The roster is out and Metchie is on it.
badboy
Hall of Fame
What is the cap hit for the horse? Any guaranteed money involved and what can it do in the 40? Is Mulugheta involved? Denver may be interested in another Bronco are you interested in a trade?
I would take a 3rd or a good young LB.
I'm hoping for a heavy defense draft. The DT position is really good this college season. There are some LB's out there that are talented too. Add 2 playmakers at these positions and the defense would be elite.
badboy
Hall of Fame
I like The Godfather Corleone a defensive tackle and I see him in round 3 for now.
dalemurphy
Hall of Fame
Anquan Boldin
cland
Recovering from BO'B PTSD
Good choice, I was trying to think of a receiver who had the 'run after the catch' super-power.
Deadpool
Rookie
With his height, is he closer to demaryius thomas? Reddit seems to think so
Also quite a good bit faster than boldin too
D. K. Metcalf
TheRealJoker V2
Waterboy
This is the one. Even though we are biased as Texans fans Nico is the closest thing we’ve had to an AJ type WR since the first HOFer in franchise history.
Deadpool
Rookie
That's my thought as well, just wanted to see if any of y'all felt the same
Ocho Cinco
sprtsfanatic
Veteran
Nah, he's tougher than Ocho Cinco, his YAC ability is sick and runs hard...AJ is a great comparison...got here and struggled at first (AJ with vision and catching the ball) but when corrected and now that Nico seems to have figured it out...LOOK OUT...if nico could put on the natural weight that AJ had he would be a poor mans AJ in a heartbeat.
JWLCASPER
Waterboy
Alshon Jeffery and Eric Moulds are two names I see a lot of similarities to their game in Nico. It is hard for me to compare anyone to AJ80.
TheRealJoker V2
Waterboy
Problem is Nico has speed like AJ that Jeffery and Moulds did not.
Speed, route running, size, run after catch prowess. Not many unicorns to compare him to that don’t have a gold jacket. Glad he’s on our team!
AJ and Calvin Johnson were imo the two best freaks” at WR. The size and the brain. Otherworldly talent AND work ethic. That’s why they are HOF players. Hopefully Nico gets to be in that discussion after helping Houston collect what those two guys never got…
beerlover
Hall of Fame
After this season, it will be easier to make player comps for Mr Nico Collins. Remember first two seasons it seemed like he was playing himself back into Football shape (missed covid year @ Michigan). Then some injuries to overcome in year one & two with Texans. He did get banged up last season as well, but managed his body and returned.
Collins is a very toolsie, big and athletic WR who plays smart and with a lot of heart. If he stacks back to back seasons, improves over last year (playoff stud) he could be very close to an early version of Julio Jones with his outstanding hands & YAC!
Collins is a very toolsie, big and athletic WR who plays smart and with a lot of heart. If he stacks back to back seasons, improves over last year (playoff stud) he could be very close to an early version of Julio Jones with his outstanding hands & YAC!
And to think some were complaining because Caserio traded up in the 3rd rd to pick Nico.
badboy
Hall of Fame
TBF, Nico today not the draft pick Nico.
Without Caserio listening to Ben McDaniels there's no Nico on the Texans.
beerlover
Hall of Fame
He was a dark horse to us amateur draft nicks, obviously the real scouts did their homework, and became vindicated. To them, congratulations and thank you.
I think draftniks on here are very good at finding talent, but we don't have the inside info that Caserio has.
So far considering he didn't have a lot of draft capital to work with in year one, I think he's doing and outstanding job. He's a calculated risk taker who goes out and finds a way to get the players the HC wants. He values quality over quantity.
I'm really worried about the Texans LB corps this year. They're counting on Al Shaair and Harris to stay healthy. I think that's a bad bet, especially with Harris already on the IR. The run defense will suffer and the DL will get most of the criticism. Richardson and Taylor really are going to test them this week. This is a bad matchup for the Texans defense. IMHO
So far considering he didn't have a lot of draft capital to work with in year one, I think he's doing and outstanding job. He's a calculated risk taker who goes out and finds a way to get the players the HC wants. He values quality over quantity.
I'm really worried about the Texans LB corps this year. They're counting on Al Shaair and Harris to stay healthy. I think that's a bad bet, especially with Harris already on the IR. The run defense will suffer and the DL will get most of the criticism. Richardson and Taylor really are going to test them this week. This is a bad matchup for the Texans defense. IMHO
The Texans will play at KC week 16.
Texansballer74
The Marine
The Ravens game will be tough as well.
But at NRG on a short week. Advantage Texans on that one. I could also mention @Jets or @Packers.
beerlover
Hall of Fame
Less worried about them than Indy, home opener and last time they played was their last as Texans ended their season. Now there is this trash talking between players and bad blood.
Understand KC is widely recognized (rightfully so) as best team, best QB, best coach and best organization but they just don’t scare as much as going to Indy week one.
OK, but you're probably alone in that assessment of Colts on the road as toughest matchup of the year. If you had said most important, a case could be made. Though I still would disagree with that.
& a big congrats to Nico. Lot of guys in his situation don't make it past their draft slot.He was a dark horse to us amateur draft nicks, obviously the real scouts did their homework, and became vindicated. To them, congratulations and thank you.
Also in the 2021 draft, Amon Ra St. Brown went in the 4th round.
Texansballer74
The Marine
Colts, Chiefs, Ravens, Lions, Packers, Jets, Cowboys and Jaguars will be very tough opponents.
We also can not sleep on the Dolphins, Bills and Vikings.
Shoots even the Bears might be a tough team.
Like Cooper said above, “ one game at a time”.
We also can not sleep on the Dolphins, Bills and Vikings.
Shoots even the Bears might be a tough team.
Like Cooper said above, “ one game at a time”.
NitroGSXR
Super Sic #58
I’m worried about every single team that we face. I can buy an argument about being more worried about a team at full strength as opposed to a team that’s beat down at the end of the season but Mahomes has proven himself over and over. He can weather a season just fine. In fact… he can have a subpar season (10-6) and -still- win the SB. As a result… they are scary 24/7/365 days a year. I think it’s more important that we win this Sunday but the Chiefs are a better team. By far.
I think DB was referring to the team's mindset. Fans can speculate to their hearts desire without repercussions.
True about K.C. if both teams are healthy (Doubtful) I like the Texans pass rush and secondary against Mahomes. OF course Al Shaair and Harris will have to be healthy.
I really like the Texans secondary this year.
beerlover
Hall of Fame
We’re favored to beat Indy, will most likely be underdogs vs KC. So I’m not expecting to beat the Chiefs, no pressure just play loose and have fun. If Texans have fun this Sunday vs Colts, now that will be something, this is more of a true rivalry, in division matchup.
sandman
Brexit Advisor
Nico and AJ have long-strider speed. To me, that is where the comparison stops. AJ and CJ were just unique generational talent at the position. Hoping at the end of his career this will seem like a legit conversation.Problem is Nico has speed like AJ that Jeffery and Moulds did not.
Speed, route running, size, run after catch prowess. Not many unicorns to compare him to that don’t have a gold jacket. Glad he’s on our team!
AJ and Calvin Johnson were imo the two best freaks” at WR. The size and the brain. Otherworldly talent AND work ethic. That’s why they are HOF players. Hopefully Nico gets to be in that discussion after helping Houston collect what those two guys never got…
TheRealJoker V2
Waterboy
Hutchinson will take Noah Brown’s role as Nico insurance going forward:
www.click2houston.com
Hutchinson caught 107 passes for 1,171 yards and six touchdowns in his final season at Iowa State.
“Oh yeah, he’s an all-around athlete,” Diamond said. “I’m pretty sure this year he’s going to be utilized to the max. Strong hands, tall receiver, good feet, real good dude.”
‘They saw the growth they wanted to see in me’: How Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchison earned roster spot
Texans wide receiver makes team second year in a row.
www.click2houston.com
Hutchinson caught 107 passes for 1,171 yards and six touchdowns in his final season at Iowa State.
“Oh yeah, he’s an all-around athlete,” Diamond said. “I’m pretty sure this year he’s going to be utilized to the max. Strong hands, tall receiver, good feet, real good dude.”
sandman
Brexit Advisor
Hutchinson will take Noah Brown’s role as Nico insurance going forward:
‘They saw the growth they wanted to see in me’: How Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchison earned roster spot
Texans wide receiver makes team second year in a row.
Hutchinson caught 107 passes for 1,171 yards and six touchdowns in his final season at Iowa State.
“Oh yeah, he’s an all-around athlete,” Diamond said. “I’m pretty sure this year he’s going to be utilized to the max. Strong hands, tall receiver, good feet, real good dude.”
When I look at his college stats, I see a volume possession receiver who moves the chains, not a dynamic playmaker. Had 6 TD's all season and 5 were in the first three weeks. 1 TD in last 9 games. His game over game YPC was pretty consistent in the 10-12 yard range. But he was very consistent.
All that to say, I think we absolutely need that on this team. That is what Woods brought to this team and where X will actually take over. Just not sure that I am seeing the dynamic playmaking to say he potentially replaces Nico. We actually saw that in Brown but he could never stay healthy. It will be interesting to see if X is more Woods or Nico this season.
sprtsfanatic
Veteran
yeah X and Nico are two completely different WR's...X isnt a Nico replacement...he's more of a compliment WR like Woods was.
Deadpool
Rookie
Hey everyone needs a compliment every now and then... A teammate who compliments is usually an excellent complement wr in the wr corps!
sandman
Brexit Advisor
Maybe this is where OB failed because he asked for complimentary football in all three phases...
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
That first part is such an important factor. We can all watch tape and be good at the draft part of draft & development but as fans we're totally lost on the development part. Obviously we're not coaches and that's a huge factor, but not having the interviews is a major factor of learning things about the player that we're totally in the dark on and character + other things are major factors in the development part.
Not only that but we get combine numbers and not the GPS ones which imo are much better indicators for players (especially playing speed).
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
Playing at home against the Ravens at home is massive. The crowd was such a ridiculously big factor in our matchups vs them.
JWLCASPER
Waterboy
For as bad as that gauntlet is, the setup is the best as possible for Houston. KC @ Arrowhead (less physical) and then Baltimore at Houston 5 days later. I would have hated to see Baltimore @ Baltimore and then KC at Houston (dome track field). That would have been much worse.
Randy moss was biggest freakProblem is Nico has speed like AJ that Jeffery and Moulds did not.
Speed, route running, size, run after catch prowess. Not many unicorns to compare him to that don’t have a gold jacket. Glad he’s on our team!
AJ and Calvin Johnson were imo the two best freaks” at WR. The size and the brain. Otherworldly talent AND work ethic. That’s why they are HOF players. Hopefully Nico gets to be in that discussion after helping Houston collect what those two guys never got…