Well played. Looks like we are done until tomorrow. I'd still like to see us sign a CB or Safety (Eric Weddle?) in FA. Need some depth back their so we don't have to depend on both Jackson and Mccain so much. Hopefully Harris can step in and be a solid nickel. I believe he can return kicks as well. Mayock mentioned he was the last corner worth a 2nd rounder, and the remaining are probably 4th rounders at best.
Seems to use his hands really well. Whether it's in the air or tackling. Looks like a playmaker. Still hoping they sign a vet CB and play Harris at nickel. I like that he blitz a lot at Miami.
Actually, I was wrong. We traded a 3rd and a 6th to move up...even better! Pugs Edit: Note to self...don't second guess yourself!
Yeah, I was right the first time. When I double checked I looked at #178 instead of #138....damn. Oh well, still a good trade. Pugs
From NFL.com.... Round 1, Pick 11 (11) J.J. Watt DE 6'5" 290 Wisconsin 8.3 Pick Analysis: Wade Phillips' defense is predicated on bringing a pressure off the edges, but a strong interior presence is needed to make it happen. Watt is an ideal five-technique with the strength and power to dominate offensive tackles at the point of attack. He not only improves Houston's rush defense but gives them another high-motor player to incorporate into the pass rush. Round 2, Pick 10 (42) Brooks Reed DL 6'3" 263 Arizona 7.4 Pick Analysis: Wade Phillips continues to get critical pieces to his defense with the addition of Reed. He gives them a high-motor rusher with strength, power and quickness on the edges. He could develop into an ideal complement to Mario Williams in their new "30" scheme as a hybrid rush linebacker. Round 2, Pick 28 (60) (From Patriots) Brandon Harris DB 5'10" 191 Miami 7.8 Pick Analysis: The Texans desperately needed to upgrade their secondary at the cornerback position. Harris gives them an instinctive cover corner with outstanding awareness and ball skills. He has experience playing nickel corner and should quickly work his way into the lineup as a versatile contributor.
Great job in round 2 Texans, time to go watch the Grizzlies finish off the Spurs (crosses fingers). Pugs
From McClain... If everything goes according to plan, Reed and Barwin will start outside DeMeco Ryans and Brian Cushing. Mario Williams, Antonio Smith and first-round pick J.J. Watt will play end. Earl Mitchell or Shaun Cody will start at nose tackle. That sounds pretty beastly. Except for the nose
Yeah, here's how I had it laid out. Reed - Cushing - Ryans - Barwin Watt - Mitchell/Cody/(Draft) - Mario Pugs
I guess we have too many holes to fill in just one draft. If Mitchell/Cody perform like most of us expect, then maybe we'll get our nose tackle next year.
Who knows, maybe with that much talent on the outside, the interior linemen will look like gods as long as they don't basically fall down and poop themselves every snap.
What about Smith? Seems like there's going to be an odd man out. Are they considering a trade of Smith/Mario? Maybe. You don't draft a 5 technique DE with #11 just for depth I would hope. I'm still thinking they will use Mario at OLB on early downs and then slide him over and bring in Reed accordingly. Mix and match from there. Gives us a lot of versatility thats for sure.
Yeah, if you think about it, in previous years we would have Mario and Antonio Smith/Barwin/Mark Anderson rushing the QB on any given down. Rarely did we blitz, so we really only had two guys capable of really getting to the QB on any play. Now, we'll have Reed, Mario, Barwin, and hopefully Watt can cause some disruption to free everything up. That way we don't have to rely on the DT to put pressure on the line to free up the outside so much. It sounds good in theory at least. And there's still some hope that Earl Mitchell isn't complete crap.
