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To tank or not to tank: that is the question

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by msn, Dec 22, 2008.

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Are you in favor of teams "tanking" for draft position?

Poll closed Jan 21, 2009.
  1. Tank!

    35.0%
  2. Thanks, but no tank.

    65.0%
  1. msn

    msn Member

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    I realize there's a whole thread dedicated to this and I'm sorry for the redundancy (in fact, Castor27, I won't be offended if you throw this poll into the other thread).

    Just want to see a show of hands: who's for tanking for draft position, and who's against it?
     
  2. desihooper

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    I don't think I'd tank.. this offense - especially this QB - needs as many "live" reps as he can get. Everything he sees now will only help speed up his development going forward.

    In the same vein, I wouldn't mind a bit seeing the defense play the young guys to see where they're at. Barber, Adibi, Coley, Nading, etc. I think I've seen enough of Harrison to know that he's not going to be "the answer," but other than that, I say let the young guys get out there and put something on film for the coaches to evaluate.
     
  3. DonnyMost

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    Nothing to gain from winning.

    Tank like a mofo.
     
  4. rterry

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    I voted tank, but I'm really torn. I won't be able to watch the game without pulling for them to win, but this one win could mean a tremendous difference in draft picks. I really think the 12th pick or better will get us a pass rusher. I'm much more leery at pick 17 and above. I didn't do any real research and was guessing we would be the best 7-9 team based on strength of schedule and therefore end up around 12th, but the pick could be even better.
     
  5. Astro101

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    I watch every game and root for them to win. I will wish for them to win this week.
     
  6. emjohn

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    If they beat the Bears, I'll be happy.
    If they lose to the Bears, I'll get over it and enjoy the better pick.
    If I root for them to lose, I won't be happy with myself.

    Evan
     
  7. v3.0

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    So is there a Rudy Gay available in the upcoming NFL draft?
     
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  9. vinsensual

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    We already have our best win of the franchise against the near undefeated Titans. Beating the bears and going 8-8 isnt going to make that win any sweeter.

    If its possible, I'd like to see a high scoring game where both defenses are abused, and it becomes unequivocally clear Richard Smith gotsa go.
     
  10. weslinder

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    I would rather they didn't, but if Kris Brown gets a chance to win the game, he should kick it out of bounds at the goal line, for old times sake.
     
  11. rterry

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    Exactly. It's not like we haven't done this before. Sure is nice to have Mario instead of AJ Hawk, isn't it?
     
  12. Bag0b0y

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    does anyone have the actual figures (more or less) on what our draft position will be if we win or lose? (ex. if we lose we'll draft anywhere between 10-12)
     
  13. gucci888

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    We'd be drafting at #12 if the draft were today, but depending on who wins and loses this Sunday, it doesn't look like we'll draft after #17.
     
  14. david_rocket

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    Just make it hard to the Bears, they still have to win.
    But this is the first time, it doesnt matter if the texans lose.

    I want to see Mario Williams sacking Kyle Orton
     
  15. meh

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    Well, we might as well give our 'young' guys a chance, and see what happens.

    No need to purposely drop a game, but no need to win at all cost either.
     
  16. vinsensual

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    Too late, we already dropped Craig Nall last week :(
     

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