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Whitney Mercilus

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by J.R., Apr 26, 2012.

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  1. DonnyMost

    DonnyMost be kind. be brave.
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    He reminds me of Tamba Hali, just needs to put on a little weight.
     
    #41 DonnyMost, Apr 26, 2012
  2. mylilpony

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    kiper's analysis of the pick actually make me like him more. just treat him like opposite day.
     
    #42 mylilpony, Apr 26, 2012
  3. Commodore

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    adding depth to what we do well makes a ton of sense

    at some point it becomes a force multiplier

    there were several games last year where our pass rush just took the life out of opponents
     
    #43 Commodore, Apr 26, 2012
  4. today

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    I hope you guys are right. Texans/Rockets never seem to take who you expect, but recently they've been crushing on picks, so I'm sure that Mercilus will be the real deal.
     
    #44 today, Apr 26, 2012
  5. TEXNIFICENT

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    Nice pick! Man watta kick ass pass rush we're going to have. I love it.
     
    #45 TEXNIFICENT, Apr 26, 2012
  6. Win

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    Good pick. Stupid post - discuss???
     
    #46 Win, Apr 26, 2012
  7. rolyat93

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    His family's reaction is so cool.
    [​IMG]
     
    #47 rolyat93, Apr 26, 2012
  8. showa13

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    alot of mocks had this guy going in the teens

    the texans have a very legit shot at leading the league in sacks next year, the bulls will certainly be on parade next year
     
    #48 showa13, Apr 26, 2012
  9. Brando2101

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    I'm guessing they move him to OLB to replace Mario. Smith has proven to be a good 3-4 end.
     
    #49 Brando2101, Apr 26, 2012
  10. Jontro

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    I don't follow the NFL at all, but this is great news!
     
    #50 Jontro, Apr 26, 2012
  11. kevC

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    Can never have too many linebackers. Love the pick.
     
    #51 kevC, Apr 26, 2012
  12. macalu

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    where'd all those asians come from?
     
    #52 macalu, Apr 26, 2012
  13. br0ken_shad0w

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    Our pass rush against the rest of the AFC South full of questionable QBs and OLs?
    [​IMG]
     
    #53 br0ken_shad0w, Apr 26, 2012
  14. DonnyMost

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    Reed and Barwin are the starting OLBs.

    Smith and Watt are the ends.

    Mercilus isn't replacing Mario, he's replacing Reed in the rotation.

    He'll probably sub in for Sharpton or James on passing downs.
     
    #54 DonnyMost, Apr 26, 2012
  15. LonghornFan

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    #winning
     
    #55 LonghornFan, Apr 26, 2012
  16. couple of d's

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    Luck is going to be running for his life next year.
     
    #56 couple of d's, Apr 26, 2012
  17. david_rocket

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    haha (almost) a wardrobe malfunction of that girl with the short pink skirt :grin:

    Im shocked about this pick, but since I dont watch much college football, I hope he plays good.
     
    #57 david_rocket, Apr 26, 2012
  18. HollaIFyaHEMI

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    I definitely like Mercilus...like...definitely.
     
    #58 HollaIFyaHEMI, Apr 26, 2012
  19. Dubious

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    Turnovers win games. He was a college turnover machine.
     
    #59 Dubious, Apr 26, 2012
  20. DonkeyMagic

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    Texans needed another young OLB to get after the QB and make plays. I'm happy with the pick.

    WRs and guards can be had later.
     
    #60 DonkeyMagic, Apr 26, 2012
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