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2023 NFL Draft Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by gucci888, Sep 26, 2022.

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Anderson at 2
Hooker at 12

this is what will happen.

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Texans first-round predictions
Alexander: No. 2 QB C.J. Stroud, No. 12 WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba

I’ve gone back and forth between Alabama defensive end Will Anderson and Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud. But I had a source tell me on Wednesday that the Texans have been inquiring about Stroud and his background in recent days. More so than they had previously.

That’s not to say they aren’t inquiring about other players.

But the Texans are in desperate need of a quarterback, and this is their best chance to get one. The consensus among scouts and draft experts is that Bryce Young and Stroud are in a different tier than the other crop of quarterbacks, like Will Levis and Anthony Richardson.

I’m picking Smith-Njigba at No. 12 if he’s on the board. He was Stroud’s top target at Ohio State in 2021 and is said to be the best wide receiver in this draft. The Texans can fill another major need here. And every expert I trust and talk to say they ought to take him there.

Kubena: No. 2 QB C.J. Stroud, Ohio State No. 12 Edge Lukas Van Ness, Iowa

The Panthers have known who they’re going to pick since at least Tuesday. I believe it will be Bryce Young, although I still do believe the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner could be available for the Texans at No. 2. I have no indication the Texans do not like Stroud, a smooth passer whose penchant for precision and 85-to-12 touchdown-to-interception ratio make him the second-best QB available, if not the first. Yes, new coach DeMeco Ryans is defensive-oriented. But this draft is flush with edge rushers, and Van Ness could be available at No. 12.

Can the Texans afford to pass on a QB?
Alexander: I don’t think they can afford to pass on a quarterback. There’s no guarantee they’ll be picking among the top three next season. There’s no guarantee the top quarterbacks next year will be healthy. The Texans have to get a quarterback this year, and I think they should pick the best quarterback available.

The Texans were one of the worst passing teams in the league in 2022. And when you see a clear problem, you find a solution to fix that problem.

Fans are tired of the losing. The owners are, too. I understand, and agree you have to build an entire team. But quarterback is the most important position, and it’s not like the Texans would be reaching at No. 2.

The Texans can fix their problem this year.

Kubena: The Texans, like all NFL teams, know a quarterback is more essential to the success of a team than any other player. They have a prime opportunity to select one of two elite options at No. 2, and they could flex No. 12 to acquire Kentucky’s Will Levis or Florida’s Anthony Richardson in the next tier.

The Texans can’t guarantee they’ll hold such a high pick next year, and general manager Nick Caserio can’t guarantee he’ll be around to spend it. This isn’t last year, when the QB pool was down. This isn’t 2014, when Blake Bortles and Johnny Manziel were the only first-round choices. This isn’t 2006, when an offensive-minded coach (Gary Kubiak) believed he could revitalize a franchise quarterback (David Carr) taken with the team’s first-ever draft pick. This is a team whose needs are mostly offense-oriented, who ranked last in the league in yards per drive in each of the last two seasons, whose 2023 quarterbacks scored six touchdowns for the other team. I’d be greatly surprised if the Texans don’t pick a quarterback on day one, and if they don’t, they have a trade in mind.
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#7902 zeeshan2, Apr 26, 2023
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Give me Jalen Carter and Anthony Richardson. The best defensive player and the QB with the highest upside.

I'm not looking to be a solid or even a good team. I want to be an elite team. Make a trade up or whatever to get that done. At least I will feel like you are trying to be great. If it doesn't work at least RIchardson will be more entertaining to watch.

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Passing on QBs is for suckas!!

#7905 coachbadlee, Apr 26, 2023
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What a **** take. At the very least none of the top QBs require gloves to throw and that alone already puts them ahead of Pickett.

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If they were smart they would take Stroud and Jaxon, so I think they will take Levis and Bijan Robinson.

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Well bros and bro-ettes I hope you are all ready to get screwed over tomorrow. Texans are gonna Texan.
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Death, taxes and the Houston Texans botching their draft picks.

#7908 Verbal Christ, Apr 26, 2023

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gitr done, Nicky C!

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Lol, they literally know nothing.

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I wouldn't be upset if the Texans traded down from 12 and got another second round pick and possibly more.

Lots of options and talent to choose from in the teens and 20s.

#7912 Mattician, Apr 26, 2023

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I wouldn't be upset if the Texans traded down from 12 and got another second round pick and possibly more.

Lots of options and talent to choose from in the teens and 20s.
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Take Anderson at 2, trade down into the 20s and pick up another second and take Hooker. Then get a C, TE and DL in the second and third.

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Reports coming in that Stroud has been getting background checked similar to how Stingley was last year!!!!

Please let it be so!

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Furious Jam said: ↑

If they were smart they would take Stroud and Jaxon, so I think they will take Levis and Bijan Robinson.
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I would love it if they drafted Bijan. He gonna be a beast. Levis? Not so much.

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If my 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice is gone at #1 (Bryce Young), then I say "swing for the fences"!
Anthony Richardson at #2, then Bijan at #12!
We still get our "Will", just at 2-2. (McDonald IV)

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Death, taxes and the Houston Texans botching their draft picks.
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True but I have faith in Mecos influence

#7918 megastahr, Apr 26, 2023

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Right, but I also dont think this team is going to be as good as some fans think it will be. We wont be far from being able to make a ridiculous offer especially if Caserio works his jelly this draft and accumulates more picks. Even then there is Drake Maye, Quin Ewers and some others who would make you take a long look and compare favorably to any QB in this draft. I think Houston could offer up 3 or 4 (maybe more) first rounders if the deal presents itself and wouldnt be in bad place for future drafts if they hit a homerun tomorrow night.
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This is why tomorrow nights draft is one of the most important in team history. It's going to set the tone for the next decade.

#7920 raining threes, Apr 26, 2023

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