They had better take Bush. After this atrocious season that us fans had to endure, I think we deserve to get a marquee player in this draft. And they don't come any better or more highly rated than Bush.
I talked to someone in real estate in houston today, told me bush's fiance purchased property in Houston.
I heard a guy call in to 610am the other day and said the same thing, that Bush's fiance was looking into property in the Houston area. Take that for what it is worth. I love Bush and would be happy if we got him, but I would certainly examine some of the trade possibilities in the thread I started the other day.
While I'm excited about Bush, I think our offense could still be much improved if we went defense with our first round pick. Sure, Davis hasn't made it through an entire season, but the last couple of season when he's been out, Wells has stepped in nicely. Our line is not bad at run blocking and like someone else has pointed out, Denver never had a problem plugging in guys at the RB position. I, for one, would find it hilarious to see the Bushies throw a hissy fit after they've criticized the VY-only fans who have threatened to do the same thing. Instead of getting worked up about it, as Texans fans, we should all realize that we're pretty much in a no-lose situation here. We'll either take Reggie Bush with the first pick or stock up some draft picks to take a stud DE or stud OL. Quit whining already.
While I still see it as a highly unlikely scenario, Mario Williams as the #1 pick is about the only guy I can see getting selected by the Texans OTHER than Bush. Partly because he fills a much bigger need, partly because if he turns out to be dominant, like Julius Peppers dominant, he will likely have just as big an impact on this team as Bush will. And partly because the last time a potentially dominant defensive end was available at #1 when the Texans had the pick, they went with an offensive player (granted not nearly as highly rated as Bush is) and I think they regret that (though they'd never admit it). So I don't think it is necessarily a smokescreen, but odds are still better it will be Bush's name called out 11 days from now, and not Super Mario.
Someone is going to have to provide some answers as to why they paid Weaver so much money if they draft Super Mario. That's a ton of money tied up on the DLine. The number grows if you include Gary Walker's cap hit and the contract that Peek is going to sign as a first round tender. Also, they signed Payne to a FA contract last year and Robeast the year before that!! If they're going to spend that much money on the Defense, feel free to spread it out some and get us a secondary who can cover!!
Exactly. I think it is, but the house thing has no bearing on my opinion. I heard Larry Brown was looking for homes here when Rudy T was fired.
I'm still hoping it will be VY. I'd be happy with Bush. I'd be happy with MWilliams or Dbrick if we trade down a few spots. But I'm still hoping for VY.
I think it is all BS posturing. The Miami Dolphins last year did not even bring in Ronnie Brown to work out, instead bringing in Ced Benson in an attempt to throw other teams off. They said that there was no need to bring him in because they already knew what he was about. on a side note: draft Vince Young!
If you are the Tecans with the needs that they have and could possibly strike a deal with another team, would you want everyone thinking you were 100 % taking Bush? Or are you going to start some propaganda, that you may be looking elsewhere, to boost potential trade scenarios? I'm thinking the Texans are still pretty hot on Bush, but are surely not so stupid that they wouldn't be considering other offers. All the "Bush may not be a lock" talk is just fuel to get teams to sweeten any potential deals.
i'm thinking you tell the world that Reggie Bush is the greatest football player you've ever seen and it's gonna take a dynamite offer to get you to part for the chance to take him. that drives up trade value more than being wishy-washy.
the problem with bush as the top pick is he is gonna want top pick money, that usually is reserved for qbs or some spectacular defensive player.
I don't think that is a problem at all. Bush is definitely worthy of #1 pick money. But with that said, the Texans are gonna have a lot of money locked up at 1 position, the 1 position that was never a glaring hole for us.
Wish I had you guys confidence. I have been fearing the trade down since the second that game against the Niners was over. Yes, trading down & getting more picks makes sense. But I want a freaking marquee player for this franchise. A playmaker. Someone people outside of Houston know about. Bush may be the so called "Sexy Pick", but I can live with that. I think we trade down minutes before our turn on the 29th...
