I think we should Caserio through this year. I like almost all FA signings this off-season, think his 2022 draft class will end up being very good, and if he is leading this year’s draft it makes no sense to replace him after the draft. I really don’t care anything about the Patriots. It’s pretty much been proven that Brady was the engine for that dynasty.
Know how we had those badass pics of Morey turning around in his seat or Luhnow walking with the baseballs between his fingers? This pic here is what we need to be using for Caserio.
People here said all the same things about rumors that Harden and Chris Paul had issues - and then it turned out to be spot on. The media doesn't care enough about the Texans to be making up rumors. Nationally, they are an irrelevant franchise right now.
They vastly overpaid for Anderson. I appreciate the swing - it's a big, bold movie so good for them. And he maneuvered as well as he could have in the space, taking Stroud and making the #3 pick less valuable to QB-needy teams. But, good lord: this guy just GIVES picks away, and that's been a longstanding and concerning issue.
The uncertainty from the media surrounding our draft, the lack of leaks, the shrewd draft and trade to lower the price for Anderson, GM of the year qualities imo.
That's where you almost have to look at it as the price for Stroud.... as its becoming clearer and clearer there would have been a massive bidding war for that pick at #3 if it was CJ. Would CJ have likely fetched more from Titans/Colts/Raiders/Falcons than what the Texans gave up to Arizona? If the answer is yes, then all the subterfuge and smoke-screens on Levis apparently worked (as everybody had a deer in headlights look once the Texans took Stroud at #2, and then they just picked up the phone for #3).
So the thing I'm now most curious on is seeing what we did at 2/3 in playing that game with the rest of the teams is who was really behind that? Something makes it hard for me to believe that the same guy who did funny things last year with the Watson compensation all of the sudden is the guy crafty enough to pull these moves off. Really makes me wonder how much DeMeco played a role in the latest subterfuge.
Giving away draft picks like they’re pennies doesn’t necessarily qualify as “crafty,” IMO. Overpay enough & you can essentially get whatever you want.
Let’s face it, he’s been bad at the draft. I trust him with the cap and with free agency, but god, keep this man away from the draft. Don’t let him do any more damage. For god sake.
If you look at a more realistic draft value chart then he gave away the equivalent of a #1 overall pick and a late 3rd in that deal to get the #3 pick.
Of course... but I think we're all in agreement that the cost they paid for #3 after Stroud was picked was less than if Stroud was the one available at #3. I also think we can agree that they had extra picks to give up. Maybe they could have played hardball between their pick and the Browns pick... but I wouldn't have wanted to miss out on that deal simply on that sticking point. Anderson is not simply the best defensive prospect in this draft alone, he would be considered a consensus top 3 pick in any recent draft. But of course he couldn't go before the top QB's given that the top 2 teams picking didn't have a QB. Had the Bears still had the pick, they'd have likely picked him as well.
After so many different net trades, Nick basically traded Deshaun Watson, 2nd round pick, and 6th round pick for: Kenyon Green John Metchie Dameon Pierce Either Will Anderson or CJ Stroud (this could be argued, as Texans could have drafted Anderson with 2nd pick) 2023 4th round pick 2024 4th round pick What's wrong with that? Everyone always complains about how badly the Texans are doing, but this is a quicker fix.
There are people out there waking up in the morning to hate on Nicky C and the McNairs. Sad really but in the end the majority of the fanbase is happy with the moves. He told us the plan and he's executing it. Go support another team if it really bothers you. Stand by your conviction and/or pursue a career in a FO role
