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2019 Texans draft

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Kipers's 1.0 is out, and hate him or love him it's always a fun jumping off point for discussion, and so he has us initially with..
23. Houston Texans

Byron Murphy, CB, Washington

It will be a fascinating offseason for the Texans, who need to make decisions on free agents Jadeveon Clowney, Tyrann Mathieu and Kareem Jackson, among others. Corner sticks out as a need because Johnathan Joseph, the starter opposite Jackson, will be 35 when the 2019 season starts, and the big-money signing of Aaron Colvin last offseason looks like a miss. Murphy is still raw, but he's a ballhawk on the outside. He also has the versatility to play in the slot. Keep an eye on offensive line, too, as Houston gave up a league-high 62 sacks this season.
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..and I don't hate this pick. Would have to look long and hard at both Risner and Cajuste here given the way this mock plays out. But Murphy looks pretty special. Like a CB version of Matthieu.
 
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Mollywhopper said:
Kipers's 1.0 is out, and hate him or love him it's always a fun jumping off point for discussion, and so he has us initially with..


..and I don't hate this pick. Would have to look long and hard at both Risner and Cajuste here given the way this mock plays out. But Murphy looks pretty special. Like a CB version of Matthieu.
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I am leaning with this pick too. Have only had a look at CBs and OLs so far and Murphy looks most likely at #23 unless Little falls down to us or, a special DL player falls to us - iow, probably could go bpa.
 
Still would rather have Murphy over Baker, and I do rather like Baker. But give me Greg Little if I'm following along Jeremiah's mock.
 
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Texansphan said:
Interesting that a couple unexpected OL pop up earlier than anticipated but that can happen in any draft.
Also of note is Greedy Williams falling to 16 in his mock.
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It's still early in the "Mock Draft" season and many players will rise and fall on the draft boards as we get closer and closer to the Draft. I just hope that if Dillard is there at #23 the Texans "pull the trigger" and go get him. Even Jeremiah says he thinks Dillard is the best LT in the Draft this year. But, who knows what will happen by the time the Draft gets here. Dillard could be gone in the top 10 or he could fall to the 3rd round for all I know. We'll just have to wait and see.
 
Insideop said:
It's still early in the "Mock Draft" season and many players will rise and fall on the draft boards as we get closer and closer to the Draft. I just hope that if Dillard is there at #23 the Texans "pull the trigger" and go get him. Even Jeremiah says he thinks Dillard is the best LT in the Draft this year. But, who knows what will happen by the time the Draft gets here. Dillard could be gone in the top 10 or he could fall to the 3rd round for all I know. We'll just have to wait and see.
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Certainly a name to keep an eye on... Daniel has been so wrong in the past though
 
Mollywhopper said:
Kipers's 1.0 is out, and hate him or love him it's always a fun jumping off point for discussion, and so he has us initially with..


..and I don't hate this pick. Would have to look long and hard at both Risner and Cajuste here given the way this mock plays out. But Murphy looks pretty special. Like a CB version of Matthieu.
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He red-shirted his freshman 2016 season..............then after only 5 games in 2017, he sustained a Jones fracture and lost the rest of that season...............He had a very good 2018 season...............but that is essentially an extremely small sample size to be considered for the Texans' 1st rnd pick. And with his history of a Jones fracture, will he re-fracture his 5th metatarsal or his other 5th metatarsal?
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
He red-shirted his freshman 2016 season..............then after only 5 games in 2017, he sustained a Jones fracture and lost the rest of that season...............He had a very good 2018 season...............but that is essentially an extremely small sample size to be considered for the Texans' 1st rnd pick. And with his history of a Jones fracture, will he re-fracture his 5th metatarsal or his other 5th metatarsal?
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He was actually on his way to a very good rookie college season before the injury, and before his standout 2018 season. And sample size isn't something I'm remotely as concerned about at CB like I would be at QB. His game isn't perfect, but what he's shown is plenty to consider him first round talent/potential. As for the injury I've no problem deferring to the experts, and in fact appreciate the info. Hope if he's on the Texans radar that he's sufficiently healed up, because his game would be a shame to have to pass up on if not.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
He red-shirted his freshman 2016 season..............then after only 5 games in 2017, he sustained a Jones fracture and lost the rest of that season...............He had a very good 2018 season...............but that is essentially an extremely small sample size to be considered for the Texans' 1st rnd pick. And with his history of a Jones fracture, will he re-fracture his 5th metatarsal or his other 5th metatarsal?
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It certainly makes you nervous when you have another recent 1st round CB out for injury for more games than he has been in.
 
I've had a thought stuck in my head for a few days now. I get the feeling the Texans will NOT be taking an OT early in this draft or at all, like many on this board want them to do. Thus no Greg Little or Andre Dillard, etc... in the early rounds, maybe they'll use a late round pick at OT for depth. They've invested a 3rd round pick in Martinas Rankin and a 4th round pick in Julien Davenport in the last couple years and I don't think they'll be ready to move on from those investments. I'm thinking they'll want to continue these players development and replace the overpaid journeymen OG's that we signed last year in FA. Honestly we should see a good improvement in Rankin and Davenport next year since they've both had playing time/experience and know what's expected from them now. My latest unpublished mock has us taking a CB in the 1st, then a WR (Will Fuller and Kevin Johnson should both be very uncomfortable with these picks) and OG/OT player in the 2nd, followed by another versatile OG/C in the 3rd. This would fix our glaring team needs and then they'll be able to go BPA in the 5th, 6th and 7th rounds and should be able to scoop up some good value picks that fall every year. Opinions on the idea of no early OT's in this draft?
 
Wolf6151 said:
I've had a thought stuck in my head for a few days now. I get the feeling the Texans will NOT be taking an OT early in this draft or at all, like many on this board want them to do. Thus no Greg Little or Andre Dillard, etc... in the early rounds, maybe they'll use a late round pick at OT for depth. They've invested a 3rd round pick in Martinas Rankin and a 4th round pick in Julien Davenport in the last couple years and I don't think they'll be ready to move on from those investments. I'm thinking they'll want to continue these players development and replace the overpaid journeymen OG's that we signed last year in FA. Honestly we should see a good improvement in Rankin and Davenport next year since they've both had playing time/experience and know what's expected from them now. My latest unpublished mock has us taking a CB in the 1st, then a WR (Will Fuller and Kevin Johnson should both be very uncomfortable with these picks) and OG/OT player in the 2nd, followed by another versatile OG/C in the 3rd. This would fix our glaring team needs and then they'll be able to go BPA in the 5th, 6th and 7th rounds and should be able to scoop up some good value picks that fall every year. Opinions on the idea of no early OT's in this draft?
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I think it's very possible they go CB in round 1. I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't take an OT, but would be very surprised if they took two OL back to back in 2 and 3. Also it would be very surprising if they took a WR with first pick of round 2 unless a 1st round talent was pushed down, and then I'd be leery of him. What happens in FA will play a large part in what positions are drafted
 
Of course we know very little about Brian Gains drafting policy and tactics since he had so few picks in the only Draft he's operated and manged since being named the Texans GM, the only place he's held the GM title.
We dunno know for example if he'd be inclined or even willing to exchange multiple picks to move up in the Draft under certain circumstances ? Give the organizational imperative to find a starting NFL OLT ASAP, I think we will have a strong opportunity to answer that question this April in Nashville, the location of the 2019 Draft. With the 23rd pick in the upcoming Draft, Gain could combine that pick along with one of our second rounders and according to the Draft Value Chart, have the equivalence of the 15th overall pick.
 
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I think it's very possible they go CB in round 1. I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't take an OT, but would be very surprised if they took two OL back to back in 2 and 3. Also it would be very surprising if they took a WR with first pick of round 2 unless a 1st round talent was pushed down, and then I'd be leery of him. What happens in FA will play a large part in what positions are drafted
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Texans have to try for a franchise Left tackle if they cannot afford or fail to obtain a good one in FA.
They have shown interest in trying to get a good line for their QBs if you consider Rankin and Davenport plus the failed XSF, who was the 33rd pick in a historically strong draft.
They also attempted in the last offseason to add some talent from the available pool but unfortunately the talent was not up to expectations or, the coaching was not up to scratch.
I can see them going after a young guy from the draft to groom as our future LT and I certainly hope they upgrade the oline coaching as well.
 
IDEXAN said:
Of course we know very little about Brian Gains drafting policy and tactics since he had so few picks in the only Draft he's operated and manged since being named the Texans GM, the only place he's held the GM title.
We dunno know for example if he'd be inclined or even willing to exchange multiple picks to move up in the Draft under certain circumstances ? Give the organizational imperative to find a starting NFL OLT ASAP, I think we will have a strong opportunity to answer that question this April in Nashville, the location of the 2019 Draft. With the 23rd pick in the upcoming Draft, Gain could combine that pick along with one of our second rounders and according to the Draft Value Chart, have the equivalence of the 15th overall pick.
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You're assuming that the folks on Kirby agree with all of us here
 
Texansphan said:
Texans have to try for a franchise Left tackle if they cannot afford or fail to obtain a good one in FA.
They have shown interest in trying to get a good line for their QBs if you consider the two you mention plus the failed XSF, who was the 33rd pick in a historically strong draft.
They also attempted in the last offseason to add some talent from the available pool but unfortunately the talent was not up to expectations or, the coaching was not up to scratch.
I can see them going after a young guy from the draft to groom as our future LT and I certainly hope they upgrade the oline coaching as well.
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ditto
 
JB said:
You're assuming that the folks on Kirby agree with all of us here
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I'm assuming that they acknowledge the reality of not currently having anybody on their roster who is or who could potentially be a competent NFL OLT.
 
IDEXAN said:
I'm assuming that they acknowledge the reality of not currently having anybody on their roster who is or who could potentially be a competent NFL OLT.
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Not saying you are wrong, but methinks it's improbable that anyone over there thinks they are infallible. Blind trust is a Houston tradition
 
Texansphan said:
Texans have to try for a franchise Left tackle if they cannot afford or fail to obtain a good one in FA.
They have shown interest in trying to get a good line for their QBs if you consider Rankin and Davenport plus the failed XSF, who was the 33rd pick in a historically strong draft.
They also attempted in the last offseason to add some talent from the available pool but unfortunately the talent was not up to expectations or, the coaching was not up to scratch.
I can see them going after a young guy from the draft to groom as our future LT and I certainly hope they upgrade the oline coaching as well.
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I agree that XSF was a failure and that the talent pool for them to pick from last off-season was poor, thus our results were poor. I also absolutely agree we need better O-line coaching, O'Brien needs to get away from doing what Kubiak did for year, hiring only your friends. I disagree that the Texans have to go after a possible franchise LT in the draft or FA, and getting one in FA could be cripplingly (is that even a word, it sounds funny) expensive if there's one even available. Let's remember that the Giants overpaid for Solder last year, and he wasn't even close to being worth the money paid (Thank you Giants). I don't think they'll give up on Davenport already, since he's got potential and text book size for the position, they'll let him continue to develop. Going after a "possible franchise" LT would be giving up on 2 yrs. of development and starting over again. Maybe if a franchise LT falls in our lap at #23 we might take him and move Davenport to LG, but I don't see any sure things at LT in this draft and if there were he'd go way higher than #23. I don't think we'll use our picks to trade up. If anything we might trade down since this draft seems to be deep in talent, and pick up some extra 3rd or 4th round picks.
 
Wolf6151 said:
I agree that XSF was a failure and that the talent pool for them to pick from last off-season was poor, thus our results were poor. I also absolutely agree we need better O-line coaching, O'Brien needs to get away from doing what Kubiak did for year, hiring only your friends. I disagree that the Texans have to go after a possible franchise LT in the draft or FA, and getting one in FA could be cripplingly (is that even a word, it sounds funny) expensive if there's one even available. Let's remember that the Giants overpaid for Solder last year, and he wasn't even close to being worth the money paid (Thank you Giants). I don't think they'll give up on Davenport already, since he's got potential and text book size for the position, they'll let him continue to develop. Going after a "possible franchise" LT would be giving up on 2 yrs. of development and starting over again. Maybe if a franchise LT falls in our lap at #23 we might take him and move Davenport to LG, but I don't see any sure things at LT in this draft and if there were he'd go way higher than #23. I don't think we'll use our picks to trade up. If anything we might trade down since this draft seems to be deep in talent, and pick up some extra 3rd or 4th round picks.
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I see what you are saying but by bringing in a highly rated rookie also adds depth and he may be able to switch to the right if Davenport beats him out for the Left.
It also gives the rookie time to adjust and develop while not having the full responsibility of the LT position. Takes a lot of pressure off young guys.
 
Wolf6151 said:
I've had a thought stuck in my head for a few days now. I get the feeling the Texans will NOT be taking an OT early in this draft or at all, like many on this board want them to do. Thus no Greg Little or Andre Dillard, etc... in the early rounds, maybe they'll use a late round pick at OT for depth. They've invested a 3rd round pick in Martinas Rankin and a 4th round pick in Julien Davenport in the last couple years and I don't think they'll be ready to move on from those investments. I'm thinking they'll want to continue these players development and replace the overpaid journeymen OG's that we signed last year in FA. Honestly we should see a good improvement in Rankin and Davenport next year since they've both had playing time/experience and know what's expected from them now. My latest unpublished mock has us taking a CB in the 1st, then a WR (Will Fuller and Kevin Johnson should both be very uncomfortable with these picks) and OG/OT player in the 2nd, followed by another versatile OG/C in the 3rd. This would fix our glaring team needs and then they'll be able to go BPA in the 5th, 6th and 7th rounds and should be able to scoop up some good value picks that fall every year. Opinions on the idea of no early OT's in this draft?
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I feel that Davenport will always be limited by his slow feet....................you are either BLESSED with quick feet.........or not............

 
Wolf6151 said:
I've had a thought stuck in my head for a few days now. I get the feeling the Texans will NOT be taking an OT early in this draft or at all, like many on this board want them to do. Thus no Greg Little or Andre Dillard, etc... in the early rounds, maybe they'll use a late round pick at OT for depth. They've invested a 3rd round pick in Martinas Rankin and a 4th round pick in Julien Davenport in the last couple years and I don't think they'll be ready to move on from those investments. I'm thinking they'll want to continue these players development and replace the overpaid journeymen OG's that we signed last year in FA. Honestly we should see a good improvement in Rankin and Davenport next year since they've both had playing time/experience and know what's expected from them now. My latest unpublished mock has us taking a CB in the 1st, then a WR (Will Fuller and Kevin Johnson should both be very uncomfortable with these picks) and OG/OT player in the 2nd, followed by another versatile OG/C in the 3rd. This would fix our glaring team needs and then they'll be able to go BPA in the 5th, 6th and 7th rounds and should be able to scoop up some good value picks that fall every year. Opinions on the idea of no early OT's in this draft?
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I hope you are wrong.

Experience isn't going to make Davenport's feet move faster.

I would love to see your mock.
 
Wolf6151 said:
I agree that XSF was a failure and that the talent pool for them to pick from last off-season was poor, thus our results were poor. I also absolutely agree we need better O-line coaching, O'Brien needs to get away from doing what Kubiak did for year, hiring only your friends. I disagree that the Texans have to go after a possible franchise LT in the draft or FA, and getting one in FA could be cripplingly (is that even a word, it sounds funny) expensive if there's one even available. Let's remember that the Giants overpaid for Solder last year, and he wasn't even close to being worth the money paid (Thank you Giants). I don't think they'll give up on Davenport already, since he's got potential and text book size for the position, they'll let him continue to develop. Going after a "possible franchise" LT would be giving up on 2 yrs. of development and starting over again. Maybe if a franchise LT falls in our lap at #23 we might take him and move Davenport to LG, but I don't see any sure things at LT in this draft and if there were he'd go way higher than #23. I don't think we'll use our picks to trade up. If anything we might trade down since this draft seems to be deep in talent, and pick up some extra 3rd or 4th round picks.
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They tried to give up on Davenport after year one. After last year's debacle where Watson was sacked 62 times and suffered a punctured lung and broken ribs the search for a new LT will continue. If it doesn't i will go on record that Watson will be injured again and have a short career.
 
Wolf6151 said:
I've had a thought stuck in my head for a few days now. I get the feeling the Texans will NOT be taking an OT early in this draft or at all, like many on this board want them to do. Thus no Greg Little or Andre Dillard, etc... in the early rounds, maybe they'll use a late round pick at OT for depth. They've invested a 3rd round pick in Martinas Rankin and a 4th round pick in Julien Davenport in the last couple years and I don't think they'll be ready to move on from those investments. I'm thinking they'll want to continue these players development and replace the overpaid journeymen OG's that we signed last year in FA. Honestly we should see a good improvement in Rankin and Davenport next year since they've both had playing time/experience and know what's expected from them now. My latest unpublished mock has us taking a CB in the 1st, then a WR (Will Fuller and Kevin Johnson should both be very uncomfortable with these picks) and OG/OT player in the 2nd, followed by another versatile OG/C in the 3rd. This would fix our glaring team needs and then they'll be able to go BPA in the 5th, 6th and 7th rounds and should be able to scoop up some good value picks that fall every year. Opinions on the idea of no early OT's in this draft?
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Based on your thoughts.....I could see the Texans taking RT/OC, Dalton Risner- Kansas State. The Henderson signing doesn't mean the Texans would bypass a solid and versatile OL like Risner. Texans could be planning to give Davenport more time at LT but RT is still wide open. This would be Risner area in the draft.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
Based on your thoughts.....I could see the Texans taking RT/OC, Dalton Risner- Kansas State. The Henderson signing doesn't mean the Texans would bypass a solid and versatile OL like Risner. Texans could be planning to give Davenport more time at LT but RT is still wide open. This would be Risner area in the draft.
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I'm not sure that Risner has quite enough "sand in his britches" to find a home at right tackle in the pros. I know that is where he excels at Kansas, but I fear that 6'5" - 300 lbs is too small for pros, even if we played in a zone scheme. But, I think he is like our center's big brother, I don't care what anyone says he is .... his position is "on my line" ! I can't wait to watch his feet at the combine. If they're as good as I hope, he could be a future HOF left tackle !
 
justmy2cents said:
I'm not sure that Risner has quite enough "sand in his britches" to find a home at right tackle in the pros. I know that is where he excels at Kansas, but I fear that 6'5" - 300 lbs is too small for pros, even if we played in a zone scheme. But, I think he is like our center's big brother, I don't care what anyone says he is .... his position is "on my line" ! I can't wait to watch his feet at the combine. If they're as good as I hope, he could be a future HOF left tackle !
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Good thing is after reading about Risner, he's got the abilty/work ethic to easily put on 10/15 lbs.
 
Several questions: How many O-linemen do the Texans take in this draft, and in what rounds? What priority do you think they put on the positions? What would you do vs. what do you expect the Texans to do? I'd love to see them take 3 O-linemen, in the 2nd, 3rd, and a later round value/depth player in the 6th. In reality though I expect the Texans to only take 2 O-linemen, 2nd and 3rd rounds.
 
Wolf6151 said:
Several questions: How many O-linemen do the Texans take in this draft, and in what rounds? What priority do you think they put on the positions? What would you do vs. what do you expect the Texans to do? I'd love to see them take 3 O-linemen, in the 2nd, 3rd, and a later round value/depth player in the 6th. In reality though I expect the Texans to only take 2 O-linemen, 2nd and 3rd rounds.
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I'm hoping they pick 2 OL in rds 1-2 and a developmental guy later in the draft.
 
Wolf6151 said:
Several questions: How many O-linemen do the Texans take in this draft, and in what rounds? What priority do you think they put on the positions? What would you do vs. what do you expect the Texans to do? I'd love to see them take 3 O-linemen, in the 2nd, 3rd, and a later round value/depth player in the 6th. In reality though I expect the Texans to only take 2 O-linemen, 2nd and 3rd rounds.
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Really depends how on fA fall. I could see thm taking 0-3
 
Texansphan said:
Daniel is no doubt a better judge of talent than me but does he seriously think Texans would not take Greg Little here?
I guess it depends on how he sees the other off season acquisitions going.
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He actually has nobody drafting Little in the first round ?
 
IDEXAN said:
He actually has nobody drafting Little in the first round ?
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Jeremiah has Little ranked 39th in his top 50.

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Greg Little, OT
School: Mississippi | Year: Junior
Little has an ideal NFL OT frame, with ample bulk and length. In pass protection, he has average foot quickness, but he's very fluid in his slide and redirect. He flashes the ability to bend, but still plays too erect at times. He is often late and wide with his punch, but he has enough ballast to anchor down versus power rushers. He will struggle at times to kick out quick enough to cover up elite speed rushers. Little is very assignment aware. In the run game, he has enough power to generate movement on down blocks and swallows up linebackers when pulling. He will overextend on occasion. Overall, Little has some flaws, but I love his body type, awareness and anchor. He has starting-RT ability.
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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...emiahs-top-50-prospects-for-2019-nfl-draft-10
 
steelbtexan said:
I didn't see this at all with Little. He was very good in pass pro and a wall off blocker in the run game. How many passes did Ole Miss throw last yr and how many sacks did Little give up?
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I think Little is even a better run blocker than you've given credit. I've seen him get out to the 2nd level, though not so gracefully. I would rank Little pretty close to last year's #1 for the Raiders, Kolten Miller. And Little has played better competition. So yeah, I think he's a 1st round pick. And with his length, probably fits what the Texans are looking for at LT.
 
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I think Little is even a better run blocker than you've given credit. I've seen him get out to the 2nd level, though not so gracefully. I would rank Little pretty close to last year's #1 for the Raiders, Kolten Miller. And Little has played better competition. So yeah, I think he's a 1st round pick. And with his length, probably fits what the Texans are looking for at LT.
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I've got my OT's ranked at this point

1. Little
2. Williams, they also said Cam Robinson couldn't play LT. Williams is going to be good, really good with NFL S&C.
3. Dillard
4. Cajuste, I would have him ranked higher without his injury history
5. Risner, Safest OT in the draft.

What does your list look like?
 
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What does your list look like?
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I haven't come up with a ranked list yet. But here are some guys I'm considering.

Jonah Williams
Andre Dillard
Yodney Cajuste

All of these guys are well schooled. There are questions about their length. I think it's less about speed rushers or more about pass rushers with size and power that could give them trouble. I'm leaning towards a yes on all of them, though.

Greg Little
Jawaan Taylor

Both of these guys have the length and enough mobility to handle the position. Neither are great athletes. Taylor would be the project, as he has been a RT.

Other guys I think might be able to play LT at some point:

Chuma Edoga - great feet, not ideal length, little experience at LT
Trey Pipkins - Great measurables, good athlete, needs a lot of coaching up
Dennis Daley - Nothing stands out but his junkyard dog mentality

There may be others, but that's all I see playing LT, now. Risner is a RT, but a good one. McGary is a pretty good RT, but he has problems with outside speed.
 
I just saw WalterFootball Draft and they had the Texans taking LT, Cajuste with the 23rd pick. What made me take a double take......CB, Greedy Williams went later. I'm sorry, if Greedy Williams is still on the board along with Little, Cajuste, Risner, or Dillard, I'd be hard pressed to pass up the CB who many think is the best in the draft.

Heck, let me have Greedy Williams (LSU) and Isaiah Johnson (Houston) and I would be hard pressed not to think the Texans CB problems will have been solved for the next 4-5 years.

On the flip side, I don't see Cajuste, Risner, or Dillard being on the board at 23 in RD2. The team would have to have some amazing scouting to find a top OL late in RD2.

I'm right back to my dilemma, how to get a couple of extra picks to really plug some holes for the long-term without crapping out the cap in the process....rage and trade Clowney for a late RD1 and RD4 or a early RD2 and RD3. Having two extra picks in this draft could be the difference between a great draft and a spectacular draft.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
I just saw WalterFootball Draft and they had the Texans taking LT, Cajuste with the 23rd pick. What made me take a double take......CB, Greedy Williams went later. I'm sorry, if Greedy Williams is still on the board along with Little, Cajuste, Risner, or Dillard, I'd be hard pressed to pass up the CB who many think is the best in the draft.

Heck, let me have Greedy Williams (LSU) and Isaiah Johnson (Houston) and I would be hard pressed not to think the Texans CB problems will have been solved for the next 4-5 years.

On the flip side, I don't see Cajuste, Risner, or Dillard being on the board at 23 in RD2. The team would have to have some amazing scouting to find a top OL late in RD2.

I'm right back to my dilemma, how to get a couple of extra picks to really plug some holes for the long-term without crapping out the cap in the process....rage and trade Clowney for a late RD1 and RD4 or a early RD2 and RD3. Having two extra picks in this draft could be the difference between a great draft and a spectacular draft.
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Hopefully Gaine can pull another rabbit or two out of his hat this draft too.
I really like about 10 of the OL in this draft and if we can get a couple of good ones here then our oline may also be fixed for years to come.
After observing the league for several years, I have become convinced that unless you have an 85 Bears type defense, then defense alone won't win you a SB in today's game. But, itoh, if you have a decent D, and a solid O game, you can win.
I believe the reason for this is that a defense rises to the occasion when their offense is cooking and we see it all the time nowadays.
 
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I didn't see this at all with Little. He was very good in pass pro and a wall off blocker in the run game. How many passes did Ole Miss throw last yr and how many sacks did Little give up? If the Texans signed Trent Brown and Little was there at 23 I would still pick him and have my bookend OT's for yrs to come.
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Trent Brown 'A Very Unique' Left Tackle For Bill Belichick, Patriots

The 25-year-old is on his way towards becoming an in-demand unrestricted free agent after it.

“He’s a very unique player with his skillset,” Belichick said of Brown. “His size is rare. His athleticism is good, but when you combine it with his size, that’s rare, too. You don’t see guys that big playing over there. He’s very gifted.”
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/oliver...kle-for-bill-belichick-patriots/#5f2e64c2697a
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Trent Brown indeed, so how has this guy who has been the protector of Tom Bradys blind side the entire 2018 season who is coming into free agency very soon been so under the radar ? Well that won't be the case anymore with this being Super Bowl week and the game being just 6 days away from KO.
A very capable 25-year old OLT hitting free agency shortly will fetch what kind of money, Nate Solder money ? And whatever it is will Brian Gain and the Texans step up and open the checkbook to protect DW4s blind-side ?
 
Speaking of Brown and our LT need..

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beerlover said:
Delusional to think Trent Brown hits free agent market.
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After using their 2018 first round pick on the player that was supposed to be their LT (he was IRed in '18 of course) do you still think the Pats will franchise Brown ?
 
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