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Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by gucci888, Jan 17, 2018.

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  1. Bobbythegreat

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    That's...an interesting pick.

     
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  2. Hustle Town

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    Rankin doesn't project all that well at tackle, in my opinion. I think he could be a solid starter on the interior, especially at center but also at guard.
     
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  3. RasaqBoi

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    Is he good? Seems like a project Pick?
     
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    The dallas people are too stupid to realize Kris Brown just took a shot at them. It was subtle...ish
     
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  5. Two Sandwiches

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    Not impressed with Rankin. Hope I'm wrong.
     
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  6. Hustle Town

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    I think the Rankin pick is fine. I think we're picking OL again in round 3.
     
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  7. RasaqBoi

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    Rick Smith made the pick?

    Feel like we have 5 centers on the team.
     
    #967 RasaqBoi, Apr 27, 2018
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    Why not both?
    I'm hoping Mark Andrews then OT again later on
     
    #968 ApolloRLB, Apr 27, 2018
  9. justtxyank

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    Meh. Seems like his best feature is being “multiple”
     
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  10. Hustle Town

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    Rankin can play guard. Kick XSF to the curb
     
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  11. Two Sandwiches

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    We do, but Rankin isn't one of them. He's a tackle/guard hybrid. Reminds me of Senio Kelemete, to be honest.
     
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    Thats our specialty. We can boast that we have more combo G/C's than anyone in the nfl.
     
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    He's gone already. Signed with the Titans. Ha!
     
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  15. donkeypunch

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    Been did that. Some sucker picked him up, when they drove by.
     
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    So, better tackles are on the board and they take this guy? Yes, they need help. Desperately. But GOOD players, not just bodies are needed to win.
     
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  17. Hustle Town

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    I agree with the assessment and the skepticism

    My prediction is Tyrell Crosby or Orlando Brown if they're available.
     
    #977 Hustle Town, Apr 27, 2018
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    He's slightly short for an NFL tackle, but he's not a project. He's polished and was a blue chip recruit.

    Compared to all the other guys available, he is far more ready to step in and play right away, probably on the right side.

    A bunch of people here wanted Connor Williams, and all of the length/physical concerns are exactly the same for Williams. His arms are 3/4 of an inch longer than Williams'. If you were good with Williams playing tackle for the Texans, you should be OK with Rankin.
     
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    Zach Fulton - best at center but we'll try him at guard
    Martinas Rankin - best at interior but we'll try him at tackle
    Nick Martin - can't stay healthy but you're locked in at center.
    Like the NBA, we'll just go positionless! Screw center, guard, tackle! ;)

    Be versatile but not necessarily good @justtxyank :p
     
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  20. Bobbythegreat

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    Who needs tackles when you can get all the guards and centers?
     
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