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[Mollywhopper]

Combine beginning in just a bit, draft around the corner, video's already piled up, and roster's have been poured over. All that taken into account, everyone into this sort of thing must have a growing, or shrinking, list of who they'd like to see called by the Texans on April 27.

So, with room to make adjustments following the events of this coming week, who do you all have in some kind of order as your football-christmas wishlist? And obviously you're not going to name a Mitch Trubisky or Reuben Foster regardless of how much you covet them. We're trying to be ballpark reasonable here, aiming at who can/should/could be at the 25 spot.

Mine as of today ...

Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin
Garett Bolles, OT, Utah
Jabrill Peppers, S, Michigan
Cam Robinson, OL, Alabama
Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt
Forrest Lamp, OL, Western Kentucky
OJ Howard, TE, Alabama
Dan Feeney, G, Indiana

... I'm clearly looking to find an anchor for an OL in progress. Nonetheless have an eye out, if just the right lineman isn't there, to continue growing a sensational defensive unit. And just short of all else failing I wouldn't be too upset at adding a dynamic weapon on offense.

Now, what say you TT?

 

[WolverineFan]

Marcus Williams

 

[Mollywhopper]

Marcus Williams

He was literally the last guy I left off.

Like his positives, we've never had a true high-point, ballhawking, centerfield safety. But I wonder about his frame and how much he'll need to be schemed away from the LOS. All in all hoping he can be found in the 2nd.

 

[JB]

Not unreasonable for a RB to slide a bit so... Leonard Fournette.

 

[Mollywhopper]

Marcus Williams

Not unreasonable for a RB to slide a bit so... Leonard Fournette.

Any chance of an actual ... list?

Idea being to see how folks are prioritizing their draft hopefuls. Not going to throw a fit if not, just thought it'd be fun to compare and whatnot.

As for Fournette, I think it's reasonable to think any ol' RB could slide. Fournette as we all know though ain't just any ol' RB, and I seriously doubt he sees the 20's and so on. Especially after the year Zeke Elliot had. GM see, GM do.

 

[JB]

Any chance of an actual ... list?

Idea being to see how folks are prioritizing their draft hopefuls. Not going to throw a fit if not, just thought it'd be fun to compare and whatnot.

As for Fournette, I think it's reasonable to think any ol' RB could slide. Fournette as we all know though ain't just any ol' RB, and I seriously doubt he sees the 20's and so on. Especially after the year Zeke Elliot had. GM see, GM do.

my list would pretty much mirror yours, why I didn't write it down

 

[Wolf6151]

My 1st round wishlist:

Zach Cunningham-ILB
Top 3 CB if available, I haven't studied this group of players yet but top CB talent is hard to come by.
OJ Howard-TE
Ryan Ramczyk-OT depending on how he checks out medically.
Garrett Bolles-OT
Cam Robinson-OT

 

[TexansSeminole]

Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson
Teez Tabor, CB, Florida
Garrett Bolles, OT, Utah
Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama
Ryan Ramcyzk, OT, Wisconsin
Zach Cunningham, ILB, Vanderbilt
Jerrad Davis, ILB, Florida
Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana
Forrest Lamp, OL, Western Kentucky

There are potentially some safeties like Budda Baker and Marcus Williams, also corners like TreDavious White that I might like enough, but haven't had a chance to watch them yet.

 

[Texansphan]

Not unreasonable for a RB to slide a bit so... Leonard Fournette.

Yeah baby - this guy is gonna be an outright stud but if he falls outside the top dozen, I would be very surprised.
And if he falls to us, I would suddenly be asking why.

 

[steelbtexan]

One of the 3 ot's
Lamp
Howard
Hooker
Feeney
Cook
Peppers

 

[gs27]

Adoree Jackson - CB - USC
Desmond King - CB - Iowa
Ryan Ramcyzk - OT - Wisconsin
Zach Cunningham - ILB - Vanderbilt
Elijah Qualls - NT - Washington
Pat Efflein - OG - Ohio St
Chris Wormsley - DE/DT - Michigan
Adam Bisnowaty - OT - Pitt
Anthony Walker - ILB - Northwestern
Jake Butt - TE - Michigan
Elijah Hood - RB - North Carolina
Jon Toth - OC/OG - Kentucky
Deatrich Wise - DE - Arkansas
Ryan Switzer - WR - North Carolina
Jordan Willis - OLB - Kansas St
Dan Skipper - OT - Arkansas
Cordrea Tankersley - CB - Clemson
Nate Jerry - S - Nebraska
Jeremy Sprinkle - TE - Arkansas
Taylor Moton - OT/OG - Western Michigan
James Connor - RB - Pitt
David Jones - S - Richmond
Will Holden - OT - Vanderbilt
Chidobe Awuzie - S/CB - Colorado
Dede Westbrook - WR - Oklahoma
Cole Luke - CB - Notre Dame
TJ Watt - OLB - Wisconsin
Tedric Thompson - S - Colorado
Adam Shaheen - TE - Ashland
Demetrius Cox - S/CB - Michigan St

Oops - 1st round only - Ignore everyone after Cunningham

 

[Mollywhopper]

One of the 3 ot's
Lamp
Howard
Hooker
Feeney
Cook
Peppers

Is this in order? Curious if you're taking Lamp above Hooker or Cook?

I just don't expect either of the latter to be there by a sight, so even though I like Lamp I think they'd be a steal if still available and healthy.

 

[TexansSeminole]

Is this in order? Curious if you're taking Lamp above Hooker or Cook?

I just don't expect either of the latter to be there by a sight, so even though I like Lamp I think they'd be a steal if still available and healthy.

Agreed. I'm assuming Cook and Hooker are not going to be there or close to being there. Never know though.

 

[TexansSeminole]

I'm surprised Jerrad Davis isn't getting more love. That guy made that excellent Florida defense go IMO and he can do everything you'd ask a pro ILB to do. He had that ankle injury at the end of the season, which will have him miss the Combine workouts, but he is expected to perform during the Florida pro day. I like him almost as much as I like Cunningham.

 

[steelbtexan]

One of the 3 ot's
Lamp
Howard
Hooker
Feeney
Cook
Peppers

Is this in order? Curious if you're taking Lamp above Hooker or Cook?

I just don't expect either of the latter to be there by a sight, so even though I like Lamp I think they'd be a steal if still available and healthy.

I'm on my phone today. My list goes something like rhis.

Bolles
Lamp my favorite ol in this draft
Cook love this guy shoulder injuries dropped him

Hooker will be a great player. Injury concerns

Robinson starring rt for a decade

Howard great playwr
Ram injury concerns
Peppers Buchanan clone only more athletic

 

[steelbtexan]

I'm surprised Jerrad Davis isn't getting more love. That guy made that excellent Florida defense go IMO and he can do everything you'd ask a pro ILB to do. He had that ankle injury at the end of the season, which will have him miss the Combine workouts, but he is expected to perform during the Florida pro day. I like him almost as much as I like Cunningham.

Constant ankle injuries put him in the 3rd for me

 

[Mollywhopper]

I'm surprised Jerrad Davis isn't getting more love. That guy made that excellent Florida defense go IMO and he can do everything you'd ask a pro ILB to do. He had that ankle injury at the end of the season, which will have him miss the Combine workouts, but he is expected to perform during the Florida pro day. I like him almost as much as I like Cunningham.

Been a minute since I watched some of his tape, and I generally liked what I saw, I just didn't see anything screaming first round.

Athletic enough, take on enough, seems to have a good head for the game/position. But from what I remember he always was often just kind of ending up around the end of a play instead of spearheading the end of a play. Reuben Foster may be a bit of an unfair comparison, but that's an ILB that was always breaking plays up. Cunningham did this to just a bit lesser degree from what I saw, and then just next in line there's a guy like Davis. And not knocking the kid too much, just didn't boil down to first round play with the other options that could still be on the table.

 

[TexansSeminole]

Been a minute since I watched some of his tape, and I generally liked what I saw, I just didn't see anything screaming first round.

Athletic enough, take on enough, seems to have a good head for the game/position. But from what I remember he always was often just kind of ending up around the end of a play instead of spearheading the end of a play. Reuben Foster may be a bit of an unfair comparison, but that's an ILB that was always breaking plays up. Cunningham did this to just a bit lesser degree from what I saw, and then just next in line there's a guy like Davis. And not knocking the kid too much, just didn't boil down to first round play with the other options that could still be on the table.

He doesn't do anything in particular that screams first round, but it's the combination of abilities. He's damn good in coverage, but doesn't appear to be super athletic. Good blitzer but isn't elite at it. Good run stuffer in middle but again isn't great at it. One thing he is elite at is pursuit and effort. The guy will run plays down if he's physically able, will not quit on plays. Understands the defense in regards to setting the edge as a blitzer or anytime really the front is shifting. He gets what the coordinator is trying to do. Reminds me of DeMeco Ryans with maybe a bit better coverage ability.

One thing you see when you watch him is he gets when it's better to take on a block rather than try to evade it. You'll see a run play that's about to break but he takes on the OL out front and while he doesn't make the tackle, he allows his safeties and trailing LBers to make the play. This happens a lot on these 8 or so yard runs that surely would have gone much further had he tried to evade the blocker and let both the RB and OL keep going downfield. Anzalone finished a lot of those type plays.

I think he's right in that late first round area. It's the one ankle injury that I think may keep him from the 1st. I think Cunningham will be gone a good 10 picks before our selection and Foster will go in top 15 as well, barring some medical or personal red mark.

 

[jradMIT]

No order guys who I like after film/scouting reports


Mahomes, Patrick QB 6'3" 215 Texas Tech
Peterman, Nathan QB 6'3" 225 Pittsburgh
Evans, Jerod QB 6'4" 230 Virginia Tech


Mixon, Joe RB 6'1" 226 Oklahoma
Foreman, D'Onta RB 6'1" 249 Texas
Perine, Samaje RB 5'10" 235 Oklahoma


Everett, Gerald TE 6'3" 227 South Alabama
Hodges, Bucky TE 6'7" 245 Virginia Tech
Engram, Evan TE 6'3" 236 Mississippi
Roberts, Michael TE 6'4" 261 Toledo
Brown, Billy TE 6'4" 241 Shepherd


Bolles, Garett OT 6'5" 300 Utah
Garcia, Antonio OT 6'6" 293 Troy
Lamp, Forrest OG 6'4" 305 Western Kentucky
Elflein, Pat C 6'3" 300 Ohio St.
Dawkins, Dion OG 6'4" 317 Temple
Pocic, Ethan C 6'6" 307 LSU
Moton, Taylor OG 6'5" 330 Western Michigan


Harris, Charles DE 6'3" 255 Missouri
Barnett, Derek DE 6'3" 265 Tennessee
McKinley, Takkarist DE 6'2" 265 UCLA
Biegel, Vince OLB 6'3" 242 Wisconsin
Kpassagnon, Tanoh DE 6'7" 280 Villanova
Adams, Montravius DT 6'3" 308 Auburn


Reddick, Haason OLB 6'2" 237 Temple
Anzalone, Alex LB 6'3" 240 Florida
Davis, Jarrad LB 6'2" 238 Florida
Walker Jr., Anthony LB 6'1" 245 Northwestern


White, Tre'Davious CB 5'11" 191 LSU
Kazee, Damontae CB 5'10" 183 San Diego St.
Wilson, Howard CB 6'1" 185 Houston
Witherspoon, Ahkello CB 6'3" 190 Colorado

Williams, Marcus S 6'1" 195 Utah
Baker, Budda S 5'10" 180 Washington
King, Desmond S 5'10" 206 Iowa
Johnson, John S 6'1" 205 Boston College
Melifonwu, Obi S 6'4" 219 Connecticut

 

[Mollywhopper]

I think you can pretty safely wait to worry about several of those guys until well after pick 25.

 

[Lucky]

Maybe it's just me, but I'm still not happy with the QB play. I would like one of these 4 QBs (Watson, Kizer, Trubisky, Mahomes) if available. If not, I like the OTs Bolles and Cam Robinson. Don't know if their character issues would stop the Texans from drafting them. Outside that, I would like to see what O'Brien could do with a frontline TE (OJ Howard). Not really interested in going defense in the 1st, but Jabrill Peppers is intriguing.

 

[ObsiWan]

Combine beginning in just a bit, draft around the corner, video's already piled up, and roster's have been poured over. All that taken into account, everyone into this sort of thing must have a growing, or shrinking, list of who they'd like to see called by the Texans on April 27.

So, with room to make adjustments following the events of this coming week, who do you all have in some kind of order as your football-christmas wishlist? And obviously you're not going to name a Mitch Trubisky or Reuben Foster regardless of how much you covet them. We're trying to be ballpark reasonable here, aiming at who can/should/could be at the 25 spot.

Mine as of today ...

Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin
Garett Bolles, OT, Utah
Jabrill Peppers, S, Michigan
Cam Robinson, OL, Alabama
Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt
Forrest Lamp, OL, Western Kentucky
OJ Howard, TE, Alabama
Dan Feeney, G, Indiana

... I'm clearly looking to find an anchor for an OL in progress. Nonetheless have an eye out, if just the right lineman isn't there, to continue growing a sensational defensive unit. And just short of all else failing I wouldn't be too upset at adding a dynamic weapon on offense.

Now, what say you TT?

Your 1-25 wish list looks real good to me. I like Robinson better than Ramczyk but that's really a nit.

 

[TexansSeminole]

I think we've all have about the same list, with some minor differences.

Anyone had a chance to watch Budda Baker? What type of player is Marcus Williams?

 

[Mollywhopper]

I think we've all have about the same list, with some minor differences.

Anyone had a chance to watch Budda Baker? What type of player is Marcus Williams?

...

Like his positives, we've never had a true high-point, ballhawking, centerfield safety. But I wonder about his frame and how much he'll need to be schemed away from the LOS. All in all hoping he can be found in the 2nd.

 

[TexansSeminole]

I saw that, but does that mean that's all he is? He's not playing man against the slot or TE ever?

 

[Mollywhopper]

I saw that, but does that mean that's all he is? He's not playing man against the slot or TE ever?

In the couple games I've watched I've seen him matched up on the slot a fair number of times, usually on 3rd and intermediate. And he's made some plays from there as well, seeing the route in front of him and making use of his instincts/timing to make a play on the ball. Didn't really ever see him matched against the TE one-on-one. Not saying he never did it, just didn't see it myself.

 

[TexansSeminole]

In the couple games I've watched I've seen him matched up on the slot a fair number of times, usually on 3rd and intermediate. And he's made some plays from there as well, seeing the route in front of him and making use of his instincts/timing to make a play on the ball. Didn't really ever see him matched against the TE one-on-one. Not saying he never did it, just didn't see it myself.

I am going to watch him and Baker today. I'm intrigued.

 

[jradMIT]

I think you can pretty safely wait to worry about several of those guys until well after pick 25.

Yeah I was going for a total draft wish list.

 

[TexansSeminole]

Can't say I'd add Marcus Williams to my list, just didn't get a chance to see enough, but I liked what I saw.

Budda Baker is absolutely on my list now. Would love to have him.

 

[mussop]

There should be some really good defensive players available at 25. CB, edge, DL and Possibly LB that could come in and be an impact player right away. If we can add another OT via Fa we can focus on getting impact players instead of reaching for need. I believe we will be going exclusively offense during FA. I can see a vet wr, an OL or two for sure.

I would hate to pass up a far superior talent for need.

 

[jradMIT]

There should be some really good defensive players available at 25. CB, edge, DL and Possibly LB that could come in and be an impact player right away. If we can add another OT via Fa we can focus on getting impact players instead of reaching for need. I believe we will be going exclusively offense during FA. I can see a vet wr, an OL or two for sure.

I would hate to pass up a far superior talent for need.

Yeah if there is a edge guy there who falls and none of the good Qb's are left, I hope they pull the trigger because those guys can make an impact right away.

 

[TexansSeminole]

Yeah if there is a edge guy there who falls and none of the good Qb's are left, I hope they pull the trigger because those guys can make an impact right away.

I keep seeing edge guys in the first few rounds of mocks for us, and I'm not sure I understand why. Assuming they re-sign Simon, we are pretty set there for quite some time. Even if they don't re-sign Simon, we are talking about a backup. This is of course assuming we intend to keep Clowney around. If not, then I understand.

 

[jradMIT]

I keep seeing edge guys in the first few rounds of mocks for us, and I'm not sure I understand why. Assuming they re-sign Simon, we are pretty set there for quite some time. Even if they don't re-sign Simon, we are talking about a backup. This is of course assuming we intend to keep Clowney around. If not, then I understand.

Edge rushers are game changers, and you can never have enough. Last year showed that Clowney played great at DE so there is a spot for another OLB, Simon by no means is a game changer or even an above average starter. By bringing in a player that can effectively get to the QB will elevate the defense. The Texans were in the bottom half of the league in sacks and hurries last year, and having JJW will help, (not even taking into account you've got health concerns with him and to a lesser extent Clowney), but you need to have rush from as many players as possible, it also helps every other part of the pass defense as well. Imagine rushing Watt, Clowney, Mercilus, and a guy like Lawson or McKinley.

 

[zshawn10]

Texans met/are meeting RBs Wayne Gallman and Dalvin Cook

https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/837386794454904832

https://twitter.com/MockingTheDraft/status/837383967607246848

 

[edo783]

My post is going to be of an off season total type of wish list. IMHO the best thing we could do is to trade for Jimmy G. However, that isn't very likely to happen so the next best is Romo and draft probably Mahoney at 25 and then o-line the next two picks. In conjunction with this pick up a guard and a tackle in free agency. Keep Romo, the rookie and OSS on the roster. I would prefer to keep one of the other 2 QBs, but since we can't really save any money by cutting OSS, we are pretty much stuck with him as the back up. If Romo isn't available, then as good of a veteran QB as we can find and the rookie and hope for the best.

 

[mussop]

I keep seeing edge guys in the first few rounds of mocks for us, and I'm not sure I understand why. Assuming they re-sign Simon, we are pretty set there for quite some time. Even if they don't re-sign Simon, we are talking about a backup. This is of course assuming we intend to keep Clowney around. If not, then I understand.

if there is a guy available at any position that you feel can be a difference maker for your team, you take him regardless of need. Its ONE DRAFT PICK! I never understand why people get locked in on need at this time of year.

 

[TexansSeminole]

if there is a guy available at any position that you feel can be a difference maker for your team, you take him regardless of need. Its ONE DRAFT PICK! I never understand why people get locked in on need at this time of year.

It's really about value. If we can retain Simon, who won't be expensive, you've got 3 OLBs right there that have proven to be effective. It's highly unlikely that you draft someone more effective than Clowney and Mercy, so you're drafting a guy high who at best is a part time player. There are going to be good players available at positions in which they'll make a larger impact.

I don't see what's difficult to understand.

 

[mussop]

Edge rushers are game changers, and you can never have enough. Last year showed that Clowney played great at DE so there is a spot for another OLB, Simon by no means is a game changer or even an above average starter. By bringing in a player that can effectively get to the QB will elevate the defense. The Texans were in the bottom half of the league in sacks and hurries last year, and having JJW will help, (not even taking into account you've got health concerns with him and to a lesser extent Clowney), but you need to have rush from as many players as possible, it also helps every other part of the pass defense as well. Imagine rushing Watt, Clowney, Mercilus, and a guy like Lawson or McKinley.

One thing that could catapult this defense to elite level is, speed off the edge. If we could truly add a quick twitch speedy edge rusher to this defense it would be unstoppable. if there is a player like that available at 25 I wouldn't hesitate to draft them. You still have all of Free Agency an the rest of the draft to fix the offense.

 

[mussop]

It's really about value. If we can retain Simon, who won't be expensive, you've got 3 OLBs right there that have proven to be effective. It's highly unlikely that you draft someone more effective than Clowney and Mercy, so you're drafting a guy high who at best is a part time player. There are going to be good players available at positions in which they'll make a larger impact.

I don't see what's difficult to understand.

I don't see what's difficult to understand about "difference maker"!

 

[TexansSeminole]

I don't see what's difficult to understand about "difference maker"!

I understand that, but there are a ton of positions where it would make more sense.

QB, OT, OG, RB, TE, ILB, CB, S.

All those positions would be more ideal to add a difference maker. Surely, there will be potential difference makers at those positions available.

I suppose if the OLB is head and shoulders above everyone else. That just doesn't seem very likely.

 

[Lucky]

One thing that could catapult this defense to elite level is, speed off the edge. If we could truly add a quick twitch speedy edge rusher to this defense it would be unstoppable. if there is a player like that available at 25 I wouldn't hesitate to draft them. You still have all of Free Agency an the rest of the draft to fix the offense.

How much of an impact will an additional edge rusher have if the offense can't provide a lead? If the opposition can remain balanced, the edge rush can be mitigated. The Texans have already allocated major resources in the defense. Until the offense can rise to a competent level, any additional investment in the defense will have diminishing returns.

 

[ObsiWan]

if there is a guy available at any position that you feel can be a difference maker for your team, you take him regardless of need. Its ONE DRAFT PICK! I never understand why people get locked in on need at this time of year.

Because it makes more sense to address areas where you are weak than areas where you are strong. How much of a "difference" can your shiny new edge rusher make if he can't crack the defensive lineup. Do you see any of these rookie DLs replacing Watt or Clowney or Mercilus as a starter? If so, you go for it. If not, you wasted a 1st rd pick on a backup. And I said wasted because I expect 1st rounders to come in and start, not do spot duty.

 

[jradMIT]

Clowney is a much better DE than OLB, so no another OLB wouldn't be a backup, you could then rush Clowney from the inside .


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[jradMIT]

I understand that, but there are a ton of positions where it would make more sense.

QB, OT, OG, RB, TE, ILB, CB, S.

All those positions would be more ideal to add a difference maker. Surely, there will be potential difference makers at those positions available.

I suppose if the OLB is head and shoulders above everyone else. That just doesn't seem very likely.

Other than QB, those other positions are obtainable in later rounds, however, edge rushers do not last, it is incredibly hard to find a 10+ sack guy later on, they get gobbled up, and since it a position that requires a high level of explosiveness and athleticism, those guys rarely fall through the cracks. Also pass rush impacts every single position on defense. If there is a bona fide rusher there at 25 I'm taking him over everybody except the QB, you can find ILB, interior OL, RB, S, and even CBs later much easier the the edge guys or interior guys who are good pass rushers. The easier found positions have some of the best positional guys there in the 2nd and even 3rd you won't find the pass rusher.


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[mussop]

Because it makes more sense to address areas where you are weak than areas where you are strong. How much of a "difference" can your shiny new edge rusher make if he can't crack the defensive lineup. Do you see any of these rookie DLs replacing Watt or Clowney or Mercilus as a starter? If so, you go for it. If not, you wasted a 1st rd pick on a backup. And I said wasted because I expect 1st rounders to come in and start, not do spot duty.

Difference makers start.

 

[mussop]

How much of an impact will an additional edge rusher have if the offense can't provide a lead? If the opposition can remain balanced, the edge rush can be mitigated. The Texans have already allocated major resources in the defense. Until the offense can rise to a competent level, any additional investment in the defense will have diminishing returns.

Lol so using a single draft pick on defense will keep the offense from reaching a "competent level"???? Look I'm not even suggesting that we draft a defensive player unless it's an impact player. I guess we have different definitions of what an impact player is.

If there is two guys available that are both impact players then you go need. It's not like I'm saying it has to be a defensive player. Just saying you don't pass up a player that can have a big impact on your team to draft a player less talented because he fills a need.

 

[mussop]

I understand that, but there are a ton of positions where it would make more sense.

QB, OT, OG, RB, TE, ILB, CB, S.

All those positions would be more ideal to add a difference maker. Surely, there will be potential difference makers at those positions available.

I suppose if the OLB is head and shoulders above everyone else. That just doesn't seem very likely.

Not very likely but possible and if that's the case why would you not take the OLB? This defense is really good but with injury concerns to our two best front seven guys and not much depth, I wouldn't pass up a guy that could be a starter for a less talented OT. It's just one pick. An early pick that needs to be used on the best talent possible. There is still the rest of the draft and all of free agency to fill needs on offense.

I would imagine that we will spend a big portion of free agency on filling offensive needs.

 

[Texansphan]

One thing that could catapult this defense to elite level is, speed off the edge. If we could truly add a quick twitch speedy edge rusher to this defense it would be unstoppable. if there is a player like that available at 25 I wouldn't hesitate to draft them. You still have all of Free Agency an the rest of the draft to fix the offense.

We're getting an elite rusher back - JJ will (should) require double teams as will Clowney so Mercilus and Simon and co must get more freedom to wreak havoc.
With so many good DB's and Edges in this class I can see a quality player on the O falling to us - perhaps OJ Howard.
Let me ask you this - if Christian McCaffery falls to us, do we take him? He has phenomenal hands so is a true dual threat back.
Two birds with one stone.

 

[Texansphan]

Not very likely but possible and if that's the case why would you not take the OLB? This defense is really good but with injury concerns to our two best front seven guys and not much depth, I wouldn't pass up a guy that could be a starter for a less talented OT. It's just one pick. An early pick that needs to be used on the best talent possible. There is still the rest of the draft and all of free agency to fill needs on offense.

I would imagine that we will spend a big portion of free agency on filling offensive needs.

I disagree about the depth - Scarlett and Covington played decent last year.
There are a lot of very good DB's in this class too - with Bouye likely to move on, a CB is quite likely at 25.

 

[jradMIT]

We're getting an elite rusher back - JJ will (should) require double teams as will Clowney so Mercilus and Simon and co must get more freedom to wreak havoc.
With so many good DB's and Edges in this class I can see a quality player on the O falling to us - perhaps OJ Howard.

We don't know who JJW will be or how his health will hold up, ditto for Clowneys health as well, SImon is at best a JAG, if an edge guys falls who can be an impact player you take him. Like I said there will be few comparable players after the first round, there are often very good ILBs, TEs, Interior lineman, safeties there in the second and sometimes third. Also other than tackle there isn't a glaring need at any of those other spots, not nearly enough to justify passing on the rusher.

Even in the best case scenario with the four rushers you mention, Simon would be "freed" up meaning, he would have to win a one on one, you put an impact guy there and he will reek havoc, Simon is not gonna do any better than replacement level starter, not to mention his own health concerns. You put a guy with talent there he will change the game, why not attack at your enemies weakest point with a guy of strength? Why use a guy who is nothing special there instead?


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