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Draft intel from fairly reliable sources...

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by Hey Now!, Apr 28, 2014.

  1. Remii

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    Losing record... Last in the division... So does it really matter....??? What joy do you get out of that...???

    I just hope the Texans learn from their mistakes and so far it doesn't look like they are.
     
  2. SacTown

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    I haven't read past the first page because the thread is already 8 freaking pages long... so forgive me... but has MadMax confirmed these sources as legitimate?
     
  3. MadMax

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    Oh, they're legit.

    CONFIRMED!
     
  4. Aruba77

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    Barr is like a slightly more athletic version of Travardo Williams who is already on the team. I wouldn't draft him unless it was a lot later than he'll go. Mack should be gone in the first 5 picks or so. If we trade back, we'd be looking to reach on a QB or go after Mack if in the top 5.
     
  6. Spacemoth

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    Trade to the Cowboys for their 1st next year...and every pick they own this year. Ha!
     
  7. Nick

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    I get joy that they didn't pick the wrong player, and had the best overall draft in this franchise's history... and hopefully won't do the same thing again in this draft.

    Also, 39-41 during the Williams era is far from "terrible"... and that includes the wasted Frank Bush year where they could have easily had a winning record with even a mediocre defense.
     
  8. Remii

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    Whatever brings you happiness Nick.
     
  9. Hey Now!

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    Don't bother, Nick. Posters like Remii settle on a narrative and never, ever - under any circumstances - budge from it because to do so would require effort, critical thinking and some humility. And that's simply asking too much. He even admitted to this type of lazy analysis in another thread:
    It’s frustrating because there are enough dedicated, passionate fans here to really have frank, engaging discussions that absolutely could move needles. Too few are interested in it, unfortunately.
     
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  10. SacTown

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    It is written.
     
  11. Hey Now!

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    Yeah; it's about as legit as sources get. I'll spill details after the draft, if anyone cares.
     
  12. endoftheworld

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    Please do
     
  13. cardpire

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    I both believe you and also care to hear details post-draft.
     
  14. treyk3

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    Bob McNair, your church buddy? Is that you Gary?

    If what I read is true, your friend never said JFF by name and he only alluded to past failures that could hint at a trade down?

    I don't have any friends that provide insider information at this point but if i'm reading this correctly, your friend is way too cryptic. I don't mean that as a knock on your information because I really appreciate you sharing, it's more of a interest in the communication style of your source.
     
  15. Houst0ne

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    So what did the Fairy say?
     
  16. ima_drummer2k

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    Rick Smith having a press conference at 4pm today?
     
  17. Jet Blast

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    3pm central.

    I'm sure the Texans website will carry it. If you're near a TV NFL Network will also show it live.

    Don't expect Smith to say much. He's pretty good at answering questions without answering them.
     
  18. ima_drummer2k

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    What's the point of calling a press conference if you have nothing to say?

    It would be funny if they announced they just signed Clowney. Didn't they do that with Mario back in 2006?

    I know, I know. Not gonna happen.
     
  19. Jet Blast

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    It'd be even more fun it he announced we're picking Derek Carr #1.
     
  20. Hey Now!

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    I wouldn't call either source a friend... And the hint is not about past failures, though I understand that rather obvious conclusion. No, the hint has more to do with appearences (or lack thereof). Somebody will not be in New York, and that would not align with our first overall pick history...

    Again, not a friend. These are direct sources of information. And the situation dictated the style of communication - I can't say how this person might normally speak as I'd never spent time with him previously.

    MadMax knows what I'm talking about......
     
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