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Whitney Mercilus - First Round Pick

How do you feel about our First rounder?

  • I like it

    Votes: 190 78.2%

  • I dislike it

    Votes: 9 3.7%

  • I don't have an opinion yet

    Votes: 44 18.1%
  • Total voters
    243
Connor Barwin ‏ @ConnorBarwin98 Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
“@HoustonTexans: Philips: Mercilus is a lot like @ConnorBarwin98. He fits in with our guys on defense.” <--had the same college dline coach
 
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Love it but we need to shore up our run-stopping. Mercilus looks handled in the run game. Couple that with the loss of DeMeco in the middle. I'm not saying I'm concerned. I'm just saying plug the hole. Shouldn't be too hard.
 
Texans - Winning with that D and Giants blueprint.

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the possibilities with that defense and the likes of Luck, Locker, Gabbert along with spotty OL play.
 
Texans - Winning with that D and Giants blueprint.

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the possibilities with that defense and the likes of Luck, Locker, Gabbert along with spotty OL play.
 
I am cautious about it. I think he can be a heck of a player, but he is a one year wonder, and lacks elite explosion.
 
Goatcheese said:
They got the position I wanted but I'm not a fan of one year wonders in the first. He's got the talent and his one year as a starter was obviously beast mode, but I am 50/50 at this point.
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Well look at it this way: If he stayed his senior year and matched last years production, he wouldn't have been available anywhere near #26.
 
I voted "No opinion yet."

I am not disappointed. I am not excited.

My main concern is this: Is Mercilus the better guy between him and Nick Perry? For some reason, Nick Perry just looks stronger.

We didn't reach for a WR, which is good news. I am a bit shocked that we didn't go with an OL when Zeitler was still there, Martin was still there, etc. I really figured that Winston's outright release meant we needed more depth on the line.

The thing that makes me sort of OK right now is that Wade Phillips knows what he wants. And the proof is in Son of Bum's puddin'. If it sits well with Wade, then I'm fine with it. Just have that nagging feeling that Nick Perry would have been a better choice.
 
Allstar said:
Well look at it this way: If he stayed his senior year and matched last years production, he wouldn't have been available anywhere near #26.
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If he remained in college and did not do so well, we could have drafted him in 2nd. I don't see how your comment means anything?
 
Meet Connor Barwin's replacement for 2013. I'd bet money the Texans have NO intention of resigning CB next year. JMO!
 
SheTexan said:
Meet Connor Barwin's replacement for 2013. I'd bet money the Texans have NO intention of resigning CB next year. JMO!
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Very possible. I was thinking Texans do not want to be caught in a Mario situation ever again. Yet we have 3 possibles in 2013, Barwin as you mention, Schaub and Duane Brown.
 
SheTexan said:
Meet Connor Barwin's replacement for 2013. I'd bet money the Texans have NO intention of resigning CB next year. JMO!
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And even if they do, but are unable to, at least the front office has their insurance plan in place.

This is how good teams stay at the top for multiple years, solid management decisions.
 
GP said:
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The thing that makes me sort of OK right now is that Wade Phillips knows what he wants. And the proof is in Son of Bum's puddin'. If it sits well with Wade, then I'm fine with it. Just have that nagging feeling that Nick Perry would have been a better choice.
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Last years draft may have been the best defensive draft that Wade has ever had...

That said, it was about the earliest he has picked as well...

Looking back at some of the Cowboys drafts, the players they've gotten defensively haven't been all that. Ware was a Parcells guy if I remember correctly.

The last OLB Wade took at #26 was Anthony Spencer. Hopefully Mercilus is better than Anthony Spencer. Not that Spencer is terrible...But I guess I'm just saying I hope he turns out to be a difference maker.

Spencer may have beeen one of the better defensive picks that Wade made as a Cowboy.
 
badboy said:
Very possible. I was thinking Texans do not want to be caught in a Mario situation ever again. Yet we have 3 possibles in 2013, Barwin as you mention, Schaub and Duane Brown.
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Perhaps the good news is that we don't have anyone who will cost $24 Million (give or take) to franchise next season.
 
Rey said:
Last years draft may have been the best defensive draft that Wade has ever had...

That said, it was about the earliest he has picked as well...

Looking back at some of the Cowboys drafts, the players they've gotten defensively haven't been all that. Ware was a Parcells guy if I remember correctly.

The last OLB Wade took at #26 was Anthony Spencer. Hopefully Mercilus is better than Anthony Spencer. Not that Spencer is terrible...But I guess I'm just saying I hope he turns out to be a difference maker.

Spencer may have beeen one of the better defensive picks that Wade made as a Cowboy.
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You're making a huge mistake with the logic of this post.

I doubt Jerry Jones gave his coaches as much say in the selection of players as Rick Smith does.

Some people have made comments about Rick Smith and Gary Kubiak thinking they're the smartest guys in the room (which I disagree with) but Jerry Jones is, I think, a perfect example of someone who thinks they're smarter than everyone else.
 
I'll bet he gets more sacks than than current highest paid defensive player who now plays for Buffalo.

Trust is something that's earned, and Wade Phillips has earned my trust.
 
b0ng said:
PHP:

Fleener too.
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Why would the Niners need Fleener when they have Vernon Davis? Also, they don't need Hill. They signed Mario Manningham and Randy Moss this offseason and they already have Michael Crabtree and Ted Ginn Jr.
 
Anybody get the feeling that a guy named Mercilus should be some Mad Max character wearing post-apocalyptic armor...roaming the field for more people to kill?
 
Marcus said:
I'll bet he gets more sacks than than current highest paid defensive player who now plays for Buffalo.

Trust is something that's earned, and Wade Phillips has earned my trust.
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Careful. We wouldn't want Mario to get on twitter and respond to your taunting.

BTW, you also have to be careful because your taunting could motivate Mario to actually give a **** about performing on the field.
 
The Pencil Neck said:
You're making a huge mistake with the logic of this post.

I doubt Jerry Jones gave his coaches as much say in the selection of players as Rick Smith does.

Some people have made comments about Rick Smith and Gary Kubiak thinking they're the smartest guys in the room (which I disagree with) but Jerry Jones is, I think, a perfect example of someone who thinks they're smarter than everyone else.
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I think you're making a huge mistake with the logic of your post.

I doubt that that Jerry made defensive decisions about personnel without input from his defensive minded head coach.

No it wasn't Wade's final call at the end of the day, but it's not his final call at the end of the day here either.
 
Nawzer said:
Why would the Niners need Fleener when they have Vernon Davis? Also, they don't need Hill. They signedf Mario Manningham and Randy Moss this offseason and they already have Michael Crabtree and Ted Ginn Jr.
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2 TE were are used in the NFL. Played at Stanford with Harbaugh as coach. They drafted a pass catcher anyway.
 
I don't have an opinion on the player, so I voted no opinion.

However, I was one of those, "Keep Mario" guys because I didn't want to address the pass rush yet again early in the draft. I knew it was coming & I hated it then, don't really care for it now.

So if that makes sense, I don't hate that we did it, I hate that we allowed ourselves to get into a position where we had to do it yet again...

But I do love the name, definitely gonna get the jearsey.
 
Rey said:
I think you're making a huge mistake with the logic of your post.

I doubt that that Jerry made defensive decisions about personnel without input from his defensive minded head coach.

No it wasn't Wade's final call at the end of the day, but it's not his final call at the end of the day here either.
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Who are you to say that Jerry Jones isn't an egomaniac who would step over his candy ass HC to make a first round pick.

Not liking a pick because he didn't perform up to your standard on tape is fine, cause that's your opinion. Not liking a pick because the Cowboys picked Anthony Spencer at #26 a few years ago while Phillips was with them is asinine.
 
thunderkyss said:
I don't have an opinion on the player, so I voted no opinion.

However, I was one of those, "Keep Mario" guys because I didn't want to address the pass rush yet again early in the draft. I knew it was coming & I hated it then, don't really care for it now.

So if that makes sense, I don't hate that we did it, I hate that we allowed ourselves to get into a position where we had to do it yet again...

But I do love the name, definitely gonna get the jearsey.
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There is only so much cap room to go around, and Mario Williams got the richest contract ever given to a defensive player. Sometimes you have to let players walk and 'rebuild' (the position) through the draft.

I like this pick. It gives us depth at OLB.
 
Rey said:
I think you're making a huge mistake with the logic of your post.

I doubt that that Jerry made defensive decisions about personnel without input from his defensive minded head coach.

No it wasn't Wade's final call at the end of the day, but it's not his final call at the end of the day here either.
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Jerry Jones? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH<snort>HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

The guy that signed TO without talking to any of his offensive coaches or his head coach? The guy that hired his offensive coordinator before hiring his head coach? That guy?
 
Would've liked Hill more.

Mercilus will be a great player though. He has the heart MW is missing.

Lets see a trade up for J.Martin/Hill.

It was a wild 1st rd.
 
"The loss of Ryans and Williams created a need for pass rushers and linebackers. Smith said this week that he likes the depth of linebackers in the draft, and defensive coordinator Wade Phillips says Mercilus was the best player on the Texans' board when their pick came up.

Phillips says Mercilus is ahead of where Reed was when Houston drafted him last year. Reed registered a sack in five consecutive games, the longest streak in team history."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...draft.texans.1st.ld.writethru.0554/index.html

More quotes:
"DC Wade Phillips said the Texans had considered trading up to select Illinois DE Whitney Mercilus, yet chose to stand firm with the 26th pick. "He's like the guys we have," said Phillips. "He's one of the top pass rushers in the draft, and it's a great opportunity to get a guy like that at this point in the draft."

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/18849066
 
I think given what was available it was a good pick. that said I would have rather us get either a tackle or a WR. Both my offensive picks were gone though so I am kinda Luke warm about the pick. Yeh they addressed a need but I think there were other more pressing needs for the team than olb.

sent from way too close to Dallas....
 
b0ng said:
Who are you to say that Jerry Jones isn't an egomaniac who would step over his candy ass HC to make a first round pick.

Not liking a pick because he didn't perform up to your standard on tape is fine, cause that's your opinion. Not liking a pick because the Cowboys picked Anthony Spencer at #26 a few years ago while Phillips was with them is asinine.
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Seeing that I didn't say that I can't answer your question.

Regarding the rest of your post I'll just say your comprehension skills need work and I'll leave it at that.
 
Yes, I like the pick. He needs some development, but he could be a very good pass rusher.

"The loss of Ryans and Williams created a need for pass rushers and linebackers. Smith said this week that he likes the depth of linebackers in the draft, and defensive coordinator Wade Phillips says Mercilus was the best player on the Texans' board when their pick came up.

Phillips says Mercilus is ahead of where Reed was when Houston drafted him last year. Reed registered a sack in five consecutive games, the longest streak in team history."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...draft.texans.1st.ld.writethru.0554/index.html

More quotes:
"DC Wade Phillips said the Texans had considered trading up to select Illinois DE Whitney Mercilus, yet chose to stand firm with the 26th pick. "He's like the guys we have," said Phillips. "He's one of the top pass rushers in the draft, and it's a great opportunity to get a guy like that at this point in the draft."

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/18849066
 
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