4th receiving option? lol.. Dude....he is Reggie Wayne 2.0 He will get his..... I just hate his spiteful ass went to a damn division rival.... *****er coulda at least went to NE or an NFC team.... WTF!!! Meanwhile....Texans need to be positioning for Randy Gregory..... Of course Rick will find a way (not to)......but at least TRY to make it happen.
It's not spiteful, just look at the roster. They have Hilton and now Dorsett that will be ahead of him and the Colts TE spot is the 3rd option.....that makes Dre the 4th option. Look at it logically and you can come up with no other answer.
Did Andre piss in your cereal or something? Do you actually believe the Colts would already have a guy who wasn't played a down NFL marked in as their 2nd option over Andre?
Good god can we just not bring this up again? It's like Bobby can't help himself but to respond. Every damn thread is Teddy Bridgewater or Andre Johnson. It's getting old.
If they didn't intend for him to come in and be a major target, why would they draft him in the first round? They obviously felt like they still had a hole at WR even with Hilton and Andre, and Hilton isn't losing touches.
Here's an article from Bleacher Report: It's long, so I spoilered it a few paragraphs in. [rquoter] Stephone Anthony Could Be the 2015 NFL Draft's Surprise First-Round Pick In a draft class that does not include a top-tier prospect at the inside linebacker position, Clemson’s Stephone Anthony is soaring up draft projections after an eye-opening performance at the NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday. Among the off-ball linebackers who participated in this year’s event, Anthony was the standout. At 6’3” and 243 pounds, Anthony ran a 4.56-second 40-yard dash, the third-fastest time among all defensive front-seven players at the prospect's gathering in Indianapolis. He ranked within the top 10 in every on-field measurable drill in which he participated and also showed athletic fluidity when the linebackers ran through a positional workout. 40 yard dash: 4.56 sec Bench: 23 reps Vertical: 37" Broad Jump: 10'2" 3-Cone: 7.07 sec 20 yd shuttle: 4.03 sec Anthony has had a productive collegiate career with 255 total tackles and 35 tackles for loss but was primarily viewed as a between-the-tackles run-stopper with limited range and upside. The pre-draft process has changed that perception. In addition to his spectacular display of athleticism at the combine, Anthony also showed to sideline-to-sideline range and coverage ability at the Senior Bowl, where he was named by a panel of NFL scouts as the game’s top practice performer among linebackers. There is no guarantee that the unexpected agility Anthony showed at glorified practices and the Underwear Olympics will translate to NFL games. But although his dexterity was not always apparent at Clemson, Anthony was already an underrated player whose production went overlooked by draft analysts for too long. Thanks to the combine, Anthony is finally garnering widespread media attention. He already had notoriety among NFL teams, however, according to NEPatriotsDraft.com’s Mike Loyko: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per Scout: NFL absolutely LOVE <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Clemson?src=hash">#Clemson</a> LB Stephone Anthony. Size, Speed, Leadership. Likely he goes before Paul Dawson.</p>— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) <a href="https://twitter.com/NEPD_Loyko/status/569662798516629505">February 23, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> As well as Anthony performed on the field Sunday, he might have helped himself even more by talking to teams in the interview room. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heard <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Clemson?src=hash">#Clemson</a> MLB Stephone Anthony has really impressed NFL ppl in Indy this week in meetings.</p>— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/BruceFeldmanCFB/status/569504508994134017">February 22, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Spoiler Anthony had official meetings with exactly half of the NFL’s teams at the combine, according to DraftInsider.net’s Tony Pauline. Pauline also noted that Anthony has emerged as a favorite prospect of Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers. Given the Packers’ major need at the inside linebacker position, which was amplified by their release of A.J. Hawk on Wednesday, there’s reason to believe Anthony could be in play for their No. 30 overall pick. That’s where NFL Network’s Charles Davis projected Anthony to be selected in a mock draft released earlier this week. Bleacher Report’s Jeff Risdon, who also writes for RealGM.com, believes that Anthony could come off the board even earlier. In his own recent mock draft published at RealGM earlier this week, Risdon mocked Anthony to the Arizona Cardinals as the 24th overall selection. “This is going to be higher than you see Anthony elsewhere, but it’s not without reason,” Risdon wrote. “Scouts are a lot higher on the long, savvy Anthony than the general public.” Why Anthony Could Be the Best Inside Linebacker in the Draft There are other inside linebacker prospects who could factor into the first-round equation—UCLA’s Eric Kendricks, Miami’s Denzel Perryman, TCU’s Paul Dawson and Mississippi State’s Benardrick McKinney—but Anthony arguably has the most complete skill set among them. A strong, thickly built linebacker with a explosive downhill burst, Anthony is one of the two best in-the-box run-stoppers at the position in this year’s draft. Perryman is even better than Anthony between the hashes, but the combine indicated that Anthony is a better athlete than Perryman, who had a 40 time of just 4.78 seconds at 5’11” and 236 pounds. Kendricks and Dawson were more productive than Anthony in college, especially this past season, but both are smaller, and Dawson also tested poorly in Indianapolis. Entering a league that typically values traits more than production in its draft decisions, Anthony has probably vaulted Dawson and could move ahead of Kendricks in the draft order. McKinney arguably has the most potential and versatility among linebackers in this year’s draft; a good athlete at 6’4” and 246 pounds, McKinney has experience playing both inside and outside. However, his production at Mississippi State was underwhelming in comparison to that of Anthony and the other top linebackers available this year. As aforementioned, Anthony fits the profile of a downhill thumper in the middle of an NFL defense. He is ideally suited to play in the inside linebacker tandem of a 3-4 defense—which would be the case if he was drafted by the Packers or Cardinals—but could also fit as a 4-3 middle linebacker. Anthony is a sound tackler who regularly stops opponents in their tracks. He uses proper form to wrap up his opponents and possesses the strength to drive them to the ground. When he recognizes where a play is going, he can close on a runner quickly and make a big play. [There is a gif here in the source article which I can't figure out how to embed here] There is no question that Anthony should be able to play immediately and be productive against the run, but that does not necessarily mean he will be a sideline-to-sideline playmaker right off the bat, even with his athleticism. As Joe Goodberry of CincyJungle.com demonstrated with the following clip, Anthony can suffer from missteps and does not have enough change-of-direction quickness and pursuit speed to consistently recover. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">... <a href="https://t.co/kK7lTM2GGC">https://t.co/kK7lTM2GGC</a></p>— Joey Baddraft (@JoeGoodberry) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeGoodberry/status/570596072231469056">February 25, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> The biggest concern with Anthony’s game should be that he has subpar instincts, as the clip above demonstrates. That can be a tough area to improve for a linebacker and will be exposed more regularly by faster opponents at the next level. Nonetheless, there will likely be a team that banks on his skill set and athletic potential early in the draft, knowing that if Anthony can improve his instincts, he can be a regular difference-maker against the run. The other area of concern with Anthony is whether he will be able to make a regular impact on pass defense. He did not frequently have deep coverage responsibilities at Clemson and does not show much ability to work his way off blockers as a pass-rusher. That said, he has typically held his own in man coverage against tight ends, while his explosiveness as a blitzer enables him to bring some pressures against quarterbacks. He was often very effective when used as a quarterback spy on Clemson’s defense and occasionally made some big plays in pass defense. In addition to his game-sealing interception in Clemson’s Orange Bowl win against Ohio State following the 2013 season, he made a one-handed pick against Syracuse this past season. [There is another gif here in the source article which I can't figure out how to embed here] <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pmB-h3mnh4w" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Should Anthony continue to develop with NFL coaching, his athletic traits suggest that he should be able to be a three-down linebacker at the next level. If you want to watch Anthony yourself to get a feel for what he can bring to an NFL defense but only have time to watch one game, make it this past season's game against Florida State. You can watch his plays from that game in the following video courtesy of Draft Breakdown, where you can also watch some of Anthony’s other games from 2014 and 2013. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ea_nFwgfIZo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> In that game, against one of the most talented teams in the country, Anthony had one of the best performances of his career, recording eight total tackles, two tackles for loss, two quarterback hits and one pass breakup. His excellent performance in that game was at a higher level than most of the games in his career, but it—along with his Senior Bowl and combine showings—put his upside on full display. If Anthony can continue to build on his positive performances, it’s easy to see how he could be a great inside linebacker and worth a first-round pick. [/rquoter] tl;dr Anthony was awesome at the combine, both on the field and in interviews. He also was voted as the best performer among linebackers by a panel of NFL scouts during the week of Senior Bowl practices. Dawson and Perryman are both short and slow - probably 2 down LB's only. Benardrick McKinney probably has greater long term potential, but Anthony was more productive in college. Right now, Anthony has a "more complete skill set than Kendricks (which the author doesn't really explain).
Ok you really need to stop it LOL a rookie WR is not going to be ahead of AJ. They will spread the ball around and AJ will get his touches. And you are being spiteful, been acting this way since the debacle 2-14 season.
Jeesus some of you assclowns can't help yourselves. QUIT POSTING THE SAME TIRED AND NOW IRRELEVANT CRAP YOU'VE BEEN POSTING REPEATEDLY MONTHS AND MONTHS. This thread is about the Texans Draft. Go make and Indy thread in the proper forum, PLEASE.
Back on track... interesting what happens in Round 2. As much as I would like to get a fast WR (Devin Smith) I think its still deep enough to wait to Rd3. So inside linebacker would be the place I hope they look at. Eric Kendricks is the best left on the board (and some thought best in the draft). So either move up for him, or Bernadrick McKinney. Or Paul Dawson. Or, if he is still there, change things up and grab Tevin Coleman. And in Round 3... Tre McBride.
I want a PLAYMAKER in round 2. Either a WR or a RB, hopefully one of which having some punt/kickoff return capabilities. I have to assume Foster will miss several games due to some injury this year, and now without AJ80 we could be fairly light on offense.
I like Petty a lot. I think there is something there and I believe he can be Russell Wilson for this team. I wouldn't be upset if they gambled on a QB, but I don't think they will.
I'm the biggest Petty fan, but the time and situation aren't right for him to be a Texan. He'll go too high, in rounds where we need to be addressing other positions and we still need to see if Mallet is the guy, or if Savage will be the guy.
