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[2023 NFL Draft/1-3] Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Alabama

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by J.R., Apr 27, 2023.

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Do you like the trade up and selection of Will Anderson Jr.?

Poll closed Sep 11, 2023.

  1. YES

    143 vote(s)
    83.1%

  2. NO

    29 vote(s)
    16.9%
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  1. percicles

    percicles Contributing Member

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    If it's the lowest pick between ours and the Browns then Im ok with this.
     
    #21 percicles, Apr 27, 2023
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  2. ROXRAN

    ROXRAN Contributing Member

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    Steep like someone said but I'm loving it... at this point, we need top shelf talent and we got it- still have three pics tomorrow, so I'm good with it- Will Anderson Jr is a player that's going to make an immediate impact. excited.
     
    #22 ROXRAN, Apr 27, 2023
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  3. Two Sandwiches

    Two Sandwiches Contributing Member

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    I'll take Stroud AND Anderson.
     
    #23 Two Sandwiches, Apr 27, 2023
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  4. Bear_Bryant

    Bear_Bryant Member

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    Love it! Obviously wish we got Bryce (F you Lovie) but love the Anderson pick.
     
    #24 Bear_Bryant, Apr 27, 2023
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  5. Nick

    Nick Contributing Member

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    But how long do you expect before you can fully decide whether they’re a hit or not? They can’t really bust in year one.
     
    #25 Nick, Apr 27, 2023
  6. Two Sandwiches

    Two Sandwiches Contributing Member

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    Demeco Ryans drafting himself, essentially.
     
    #26 Two Sandwiches, Apr 27, 2023
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  7. CrazyJoeDavola

    CrazyJoeDavola Member

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    I hope Nick got the common courtesy of a reach around after that trade. Ouch.
     
    #27 CrazyJoeDavola, Apr 27, 2023
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  8. Landry's Tooth

    Landry's Tooth Member

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    The 105 pick is something to remember.

    That's a high 4. We're going to be able to get center, rb, and wr still in 3rd and 4th...
     
    #28 Landry's Tooth, Apr 27, 2023
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  9. Buck Turgidson

    Buck Turgidson Member

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    I don't really see the similarity
     
    #29 Buck Turgidson, Apr 27, 2023
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    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

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    Man, I'm happy with the pick but the value of the trade was about 2.5x what the Jets sent to Green Bay for Rodgers.

    Someone really loved this man. (Also Rodgers probably ruined Green Bay's leverage.)
     
    #30 napalm06, Apr 27, 2023
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  11. ROXRAN

    ROXRAN Contributing Member

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    Definitely can still get great talent tomorrow at 3 picks ...
     
    #31 ROXRAN, Apr 27, 2023
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  12. Mr.Scarface

    Mr.Scarface Member

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    The Texans are estimated to have $135 million in cap space for 2024. They don't give a **** about 2 - picks in 2024.
     
    #32 Mr.Scarface, Apr 27, 2023
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    #33 whag00, Apr 27, 2023
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  14. Pringles

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    Seems like a lot to give up.
     
    #34 Pringles, Apr 27, 2023
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    #35 zeeshan2, Apr 27, 2023
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  16. J.R.

    J.R. Member

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    #36 J.R., Apr 27, 2023
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  17. Two Sandwiches

    Two Sandwiches Contributing Member

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    I've heard people say this. Bama linebacker. Great person off the field.


    Completely different players though. Lol
     
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  18. J.R.

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    3. Houston Texans: Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama

    Now that’s what we call gutsy, and it’s fantastic. The Texans appeared to waver between taking a franchise quarterback and a defensive pillar at No. 2. Instead of standing pat, the Texans went for both, and they drafted the top defensive player in Alabama edge Will Anderson.

    The last time the Texans had a defender with double-digit sacks was J.J. Watt back in 2018, and Anderson will help right away in that area. No matter what SEC offenses threw at Anderson, none of them could slow him down. Few, if any, edge rushers were more accomplished in three seasons. Anderson became the first true freshman ever to start for Nick Saban, and he recorded seven sacks and he finished with 34.5 and 62 tackles for loss. Pro Football Focus recorded Anderson with an incredible 134 hurries and 36 hits outside of sacks.

    Almost exclusively Anderson lined up outside the tackle with 84 percent of his snaps. He has an explosive first step with elite bend and outstanding closing speed. Anderson (6-3 ½, 253) twice was a unanimous All-American and a two-time team captain. Maybe his overall weight and speed (4.6 in the 40) aren’t considered ideal, but his potential is sky high.

    Grade: A

    https://theathletic.com/4459451/2023/04/27/nfl-draft-picks-grades-round-1/
     
    #38 J.R., Apr 27, 2023
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  19. thedude077

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    The two guys I wanted them to draft!
     
    #39 thedude077, Apr 27, 2023
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  20. Buck Turgidson

    Buck Turgidson Member

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    Gotcha, I was talking about on the field...and the leadership qualities are there too.
     
    #40 Buck Turgidson, Apr 27, 2023
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