I wouldn't leave a cushy studio job for that meat grinder. He probably makes more money at NFL network anyway.
Yeah no doubt, and tbh wasn't sure if Texans were going to select him if he was available. I was just buying into the hype.
I know this is a pipe dream, but in my opinion the one player out there who would change the entire dimension of the Texans is Tavon Austin. There's NO way he's on the board when the Texans draft. Wondering what it would take for the Chargers to trade with us to move up to #11? Would the #27 pick, a 3rd rd this yr (our original pick--not the compensatory pick), a 4th this yr and say a 3rd rd pick next yr be enough to entice them to pull the trigger? Any trades from past drafts where a team went from around 26-28th up to around 10-12 and what it cost to pull it off? Obviously who knows what the Chargers would want (or if they'd even consider it), but just wanting to see if there's any past history and what it might cost? With the addition of Austin we'd be extremely difficult to defend along with 'Dre, Foster, and Daniels. This kid can kill you in so many different ways, and with his speed it's just going to open up everything for all the other weapons we have. That said, I just don't see Smith trading up to do this, but again I would be curious to know what it might take (picks) to possibly make happen?
I agree that Austin appears to be an incredible playmaker but he would be a wasted talent in this offense. Austin needs to be with a coach/ offense that has extreme diversity and is willing to mix it up to get playmakers the ball. Kubiak is that last person on the planet that I would consider a big risk taker when it comes to play calling. Furthermore, the ZBS the Texans employ requires your WR to be incredible blockers, as Kubiak so loved Walter. At Austin's size I am worried about his ability to consistently block effectively.
I'm sure there is a draft (value) chart out there but here are some recent trades. 2012 1-#2 -> 1-#6 pick, 2-#39, 2013 first rd, 2014 first rd 1-#3 -> 1-#4, 4-#118, 5-#139, 7-#211 1-#5 -> 1-#7, 4-#101 1-#6 -> 1-#14, 2-#45 1-#12 -> 1-#15, 4-#114, 6-#172 2011 1-#6 -> 1-#27, 2-#59, 4-#124, 2012 first rd, 2012 fourth rd 1-#10 -> 1-#16, 2-#49 2010 1-#11 -> 1-#13, 4-#113 1-#12, (4-#110, 6-#173) -> 1-#28, 2-#40, 4-#126, Tim Dobbins 1-#13 -> 1-#24, 3-#70, 3-#87 2009 1-#5 -> 1-#17, 2-#52, Brett Ratliff, Kenyon Coleman, Abram Elam 1-#17 -> 1-#19, 6-#191 2008 1-#7, (5-#164) -> 1-#10, 3-#78 1-#8 -> 1-#26, 3-#71, 3-#89, 4-#125 1-#15, (3-#76) -> 1-#17, 3-#66, 5-#136 2007 1-#14, (6-#191) -> 1-#25, 2-#59, 5-#164 1-#17 -> 1-#21, 3-#86, 6-#198 2006 1-#11 -> 1-#15, 3-#68 1-#12 -> 1-#13, 6-#181
I dont know why, but I have a feeling Buffalo takes BPA at 8 or a OT and trade their 2 (41)and 3(71) to the Texans for 27. I think they want a QB but arent sold on Geno, and 27 is just about the spot Nassib would land. Nassib would reunite with his college coach and Texans would have 41 57 71 89 95 all in the second day.
I'd be fine with that, although I do wish they'd grab a DT/NT with the first, I don't really want them to reach for one either.
Austin is young. He'd outlast Schaub and Kubiak, and I agree with the above poster. If you want a legit replacement for Andre, it's going to cost you, and this kid could be worth the price.
ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk 20m Five teams in draft's top 12 trying to move down, which makes it harder for all of them http://wp.me/p14QSB-8sNc How about a trade up to get Star Lotulelei to play NT? Greg Cosell has him falling to 15. 15. New Orleans Saints: My pick here is Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei. Lotulelei, based on overall skill set, could have easily been selected higher in my mock. He has a very impressive combination of size, strength, athleticism and competitiveness. He had light feet, ease of movement, strong hands. There were times I conjured up the word nimble to describe Star’s movement. I would not call him explosive in the same manner I would Shariff Floyd or Sheldon Richardson, but Lotulelei was stronger with the ability to shoot his hands with power. He’s not a true inside pass rusher, but he has the attributes to develop into an effective rusher due to his athleticism and strength. In an ideal Rob Ryan defense, which places a premium on both position and scheme versatility, Lotulelei is a perfect fit.
I don't think he ever has, but this year could be different. With less star power (read quarterbacks) and more depth players in this draft, it looks like a buyers market to move up, against the trend. And we have an extra 3rd to make it happen. I actually think it's much more likely that a team will want to trade up to 27 to take Nassib or Barkley.
