Kiper(2/16/11)-McShay(2/10/11) CAR 1. Nick Fairley(DT) - Da'Quan Bowers(DE) DEN 2. Da'Quan Bowers(DE) - Nick Fairley(DT) BUF 3. Cam Newton(QB) - Von Miller(DE/LB) CIN 4. A.J. Green(WR) - A.J. Green(WR) AZ 5. Von Miller(DE/LB) - Blaine Gabbert(QB) CLE 6. J.J. Watt(DE) - Marcell Dareus(DE) SF 7. Patrick Peterson(CB) - Patrick Peterson(CB) TEN 8. Marcell Dareus(DE) - Prince Amukamara(CB) DAL 9. Prince Amukamara(CB) - J.J. Watt(DE) WAS 10. Blaine Gabbert(QB) - Cam Newton(QB) HOU 11. Julio Jones(WR) - Jimmy Smith(CB) MIN 12. Robert Quinn(DE) - Robert Quinn(DE) DET 13. Jimmy Smith(CB) - Nate Solder(OT) STL 14. Corey Liuget(DT) - Julio Jones(WR) MIA 15. Mark Ingram(RB) - Mark Ingram(RB) JAC 16. Aldon Smith(DE) - Adrian Clayborn(DE) NE 17. Cameron Jordan(DE) - Cameron Jordan(DE) SD 18. Tyron Smith(OT) - Aldon Smith(DE) NYG 19. Nate Solder(OT) - Tyron Smith(OT) TB 20. Adrian Clayborn(DE) - Ryan Kerrigan(DE) KC 21. Akeem Ayers(LB) - Akeem Ayers(LB) IND 22. Anthony Costonzo(OT) - Anthony Costonzo(OT) PHI 23. Gabe Carimi(OT) - Gabe Carimi(OT) NO 24. Muhammad Wilkerson(DT/DE) - Justin Houston(LB) SEA 25. Mike Pouncey(C) - Jake Locker(QB) BAL 26. Aaron Williams(CB) - Randall Cobb(WR) ATL 27. Ryan Kerrigan(DE) - Mike Pouncey(C) NE 28. Torrey Smith(WR) - Dan Watkins(G) CHI 29. Ben Ijalana(OT) - Corey Liuget(DT) NYJ 30. Rahim Moore(S) - Phil Taylor(NT) PIT 31. Cameron Heyward(DE) - Ben Ijalana(OT) GB 32. Justin Houston(LB) - Muhammad Wilkerson(DT/DE)
Ha^ Kiper on Jones: [rquoter]I can see Houston looking here for a fit at outside linebacker as well -- and I expect some surprised Texans fans -- but Jones is a hunch call as a perfect option to take some of the pressure off Andre Johnson. Jones has Johnson's size and as a physical receiver brings his lunch pail as a blocker. He can stretch the field, can work underneath and isn't a distant second to Green in terms of overall talent. A good option to take advantage of Matt Schaub's growth into an elite quarterback[/rquoter] McShay on Smith: [rquoter]Kareem Jackson should make big strides in his second season, and Glover Quin should improve in his third season. It would be nice to bring in a veteran cornerback to provide depth and stability, but if the Texans are unable to do so, Smith would be a good pick for them at No. 11. A big, smooth cornerback with the strength, confidence and balance to hold up in press-man coverage, Smith could emerge as one of the most underrated players from the 2011 class. [/rquoter]
I mean, is this one of those Twitter hoaxes where it's really NotMelKiper who's doing these mock drafts?? Julio Jones?? Are you serious??
If Julio Jones is on their board as the best player available and if they have useful OLB, NT and secondary prospects they think will be available in later rounds, it's not an absolutely crazy pick. They need to revamp the return game and more speed can't hurt the offense.
I would gladly take Jones simply because he is as close to a sure thing as they will get, I dont trust these guys drafting anything else As for McShay, how did he get a job as a draft analysis, he couldnt be more of an idiot I have watched Jimmy Smith every game for the past 3 years and he has never impressed me on the field, I don't understand all this hype he is getting
I dont doubt his talent, and i do like the idea of having another WR that teams fear (eventually they will need one) but it seems like a bit of a stretch to take him given that the texans needs on defense. CB - im guessing they will hold fast. Safety - both position can use help. I would suspect they will beupgraded with a FA signing. that leaves OLB and DT. Either way, the pick may not start but they will certainly get a good share of PT and ideally make plays. At the 11 pick, they should be able to draft either with some quality play...more likely so for the OLB than DT. While Diles, sharpton, adibi and company are solid players, imo, i'm unsure how they will fit into the new system and they are solid players...not playmakers. If they went offense with the first pick, WR would be the most likely and that would be julio...unless AJ green falls but thats doubtful there really isnt another offensive position i could see being taken...or at least thats not a long shot.
It's really annoying that the two guys who know the absolute least about this crap are the ones pimped by ESPN as being the experts, Kiper in particular. I cannot believe people pay money to read that.
The texans should draft locker, put him in a few spots to look good and then try to get one of these teams to overpay for a backup qb. If that doesn't work out we can always use another tight end.
KipShay(2/10/11) CAR 1. Da'Quan Bowers(DE) DEN 2. Nick Fairley(DT) BUF 3. Cam Newton(QB) CIN 4. A.J. Green(WR) AZ 5. Von Miller(DE/LB) CLE 6. Marcell Dareus(DE) SF 7. Patrick Peterson(CB) TEN 8. Prince Amukamara(CB) DAL 9. J.J. Watt(DE) WAS 10. Blaine Gabbert(QB) HOU 11. Robert Quinn(DE) MIN 12. -Julio Jones(WR) DET 13. Nate Solder(OT) STL 14. Corey Liuget(DT) - MIA 15. Mark Ingram(RB) JAC 16. Aldon Smith(DE) NE 17. Cameron Jordan(DE) SD 18. Aldon Smith(DE) NYG 19. Tyron Smith(OT) TB 20. Adrian Clayborn(DE) KC 21. Akeem Ayers(LB) IND 22. Anthony Costonzo(OT) PHI 23. Gabe Carimi(OT) NO 24. - Ryan Kerrigan(DE) SEA 25. Mike Pouncey(C) ATL 27.Dan Watkins(G) NE 28. Cameron Heyward(DE) CHI 29. Ben Ijalana(OT) NYJ 30. PIT 31. Corey Liuget(DT) GB 32.?
Mel Kiper Mock Draft 3.0 Fresh off the press 1. Carolina - Blaine Gabbert, QB, Mizzou 2. Denver - Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn 3. Buffalo - Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama 4. Cincinnati - Cam Newton, QB, Auburn 5. Arizona - Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M 6. Cleveland - A.J. Green, WR, Georgia 7. San Francisco - Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU 8. Tennessee - Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson 9. Dallas - Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska 10. Washington - Julio Jones, WR, Alabama 11. Houston - J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin 12. Minnesota - Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina 13. Detroit - Tyron Smith, OT, USC 14. St. Louis - Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois 15. Miami - Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama 16. Jacksonville - Aldon Smith, OLB, Missouri 17. New England - Ryan Kerrigan, OLB, Purdue 18. San Diego - Cameron Jordan, DE, Cal 19. New York Giants - Mike Pouncey, G, Florida 20. Tampa Bay - Justin Houston, DE, Georgia 21. Kansas City - Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA 22. Indianapolis - Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College 23. Philadelphia - Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin 24. New Orleans - Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple 25. Seattle - Jake Locker, QB, Washington 26. Baltimore - Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado 27. Atlanta - Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa 28. New England - Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami 29. Chicago - Nate Solder, OT, Colorado 30. New York Jets - Rahim Moore, S, UCLA 31. Pittsburgh - Dan Watkins, OG, Baylor 32. Green Bay - Brooks Reed, OLB, Arizona
Would the Texans really pass up on Robert Quinn if he's available?? Also, if Patrick Peterson drops to 7, should the Texans jump at an opportunity to trade up for him?
So the Texans will cut Antonio Smith? I don't see a reason to pay him that kind of money for him to come off the bench. Stupid pick.
