Houston Texans 2011 NFL Draft

Somewhat disappointed in the first round pick, but very enthusiastic about our 2nd rounder.

 

So is he gonna stay a DE or go to a LB?

 

really? most fans havent seen him play

 

Ha Ha, a few months ago i was calling for an all defense draft by the Texans, maybe it will happen.

 

reed, cushing, watt, barwin (if he comes back 100%), williams, smith, ryans

that some strength and speed

 

troll. its a fan pick.... clay mathews II !!!!

 

Should be in the rush OLB rotation immediately.

 

LB more than likely but he can spot at DE. A LB will be acting as a DE at times so he can fit that function when called upon

 

He's a name that has been thrown around a lot by a number of fans both on these boards and on TT. By "fan pick" I don't mean a favorite that everybody has seen, I just mean a name that was actually on people's big boards. From what I've noticed in the past, the Texans tend to draft away from what most fans want.

 

Yahoo scouting report:

OLB Brooks Reed, Arizona

Pros: Extremely quick defender in short spaces who can sift through blockers in a hurry and get to the target. Persistent defender who can peel off tackles on the edge with spin moves. Good eye for the ball — looks to redirect even when occupied by blockers. Has a very effective inside loop move that he should use more often. Slips off very well when he's head-up over a tackle; uses his hands well in these situations. Can get off the snap quickly enough to beat his blocker outright. Used very effectively inside in some nickel situations

Cons: Reed is so intent on blasting through and making the splash play that he'll get off-kilter and blow right by the ballcarrier if he's faked out. Doesn't have the bull-rush power to slam past tackles on a consistent basis — he's more effective from a wider set. Does not possess an array of quick lateral moves to get around blockers; he pretty much comes straight on all the time. Hasn't shown specific ability to drop into overage effectively.

Why did he fall? Long hair, high motor, Pac-10 outside linebacker … yeah, but that's where the Clay Matthews(notes) comparisons need to stop. Reed is a more limited rush end with some potential, but his stock got a bit overcooked pre-draft.

 

OLB

Dude had a better 10 yard split than the 2 WR's.

 

more buzzsaws, hopefully moore falls to the 3rd or we trade back in for some excitement.

 

i really feel like trading some picks this year and some next to get paea

 

obligatory

Spoiler

 

Ok, so it sounds like we filled a need, unlike our 1st round pick.

 

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looks pretty beastly.

 

i agree

Spoiler

 

lol the vikings gm is trolling their fans hard

 

we drafted thor?

 

Anybody think Watts or Reed can be 3 down players right from the start of the season? Or are we drafting for depth and future upside?