I dont know if this is in the right forum but..... Has anyone seen the stats on Justin Fargas out of USC. I think he could be the RB the Texans are looking for. He ran a 4.38 40 and had 27 bench reps. I think I heard he had good hands out of the backfield(not sure...Ric?). I think he and Wells would be a good combo after Allen is gone. Question for Ric/Rezdawg: Where is he projected to go? 2nd or 3rd round?
Fargas would be a late 1st rounder, if he didn't have injury questions. He runs so damn tough for a guy his size. Reminds me of Ahman Green.
he's blown his knee out... i think twice; certainly once. so durability's a big question with him. he'll probably go round 2.
Well, all I can tell you is that his agent thinks he'll be the #1 RB taken off the board. (Then again, so did McGahee's agent(s).) In fact, we agreed to a clause to pay Fargas more money if he goes first (if he doesn't, we get a better deal). I figured that was a sucker bet. Fargas, the first running back taken in the draft? Hey, it could conceivably happen, but I rather like my odds. If he's still hanging around in the third round, which may be wishful thinking on my part, I'd certainly think about drafting him. That is, unless we take a running back in the second...
Fargas also has\had a metal rod in one or both legs. And he's had 1 good, healthy season (not his fault he had injuries). Nothing personal, but he scares the **** out of me with the injuries. I wouldn't take him, or McGahee, any higher than the 3rd round.
I had no idea about so many injuries. I heard about 1 I think, but I didnt know he had that many. Knowing that, I'd rather take a chance on Magehee with an extra 3rd or 4th rounder.
This draft doesnt have any standouts for running backs. So, Fargas could possibly go during the early stages of the second round, but I dont think that will happen. There are too many question marks about his health. The first running back taken will probably be Larry Johnson. That should happen late into the first round. From there, its all up in the air. Other running backs that will probably be taken before Fargas include Chris Brown, Lee Suggs, Cecil Sapp, Musa Smith and Onterrio Smith (Not in any specific order). I read that Fargas' thin legs bring about lots of questions to whether he can handle the grind of being a running back. His blocking also needs some big time help. I think he will go somewhere between the mid-2nd round and the mid-3rd round. One thing is for sure though, his workout boosted him up that ladder. It all comes down to how teams feel about Fargas and his health. If they are confident that he can steer clear of leg injuries, then he could be an early 2nd rounder. If not, he could drop until the mid 3rd round.
Larry Johnson?? Really?? Dude totally reminds me of Ron Dayne. I think Onterio Smith (Oregon) has the best talent in this group besides McGahee (who's talent doesn't exactly matter at this point). Regardless, I think it's becoming clear that the Texans are going to turn to the two headed dragon of Mack and Wells next season (I believe Len P. @ espn.com said as much in his "punts"). If they do turn to that tandem, do they even draft a running back before the 4th round?? or do they use Mack/Wells as a temporary solution and draft a "project" at running back in the second round that could start in a couple of years (O.Smith)??
I think, instead of drafting a back this year, go with Wells/Mack for now until a stronger class comes around. This year, that can add depth to the defensive line, offensive line, and receiver. I personally think we should draft Kennedy or Suggs with the number 3 pick. It would make an "okay" defense legit. Suggs especially would give us a legitamate pass rusher to compliment/free up Walker. Kennedy, though, could also help free up our ends and stuff the run with that HUGE frame and great talent. We could potentially draft a good receiver in the second round (K. Washington, A. Boldin) and supplant that possition this year by signing another veteran wide-out (help?). I think those moves could add two wins to last year's team and we could maybe draft a better running back than any available this year in the first round of next year's draft (C. Benson?). Thoughts??
If Mack signs with the Texans, then he should do fine if the O-Line is improved. He is just a "temporary" solution and should do a decent job. Im not really high on any of the RB's, so I am content with drafting other positions, using Mack as our RB this year, and drafting a RB in next years draft.
the linemen in the texans' scheme really don't rush the passer -- pressure is supposed to come from the LBs. walker, payne, et al, fill lanes, shut down the run and occupy 1, preferably 2 offensive linemen. they're asked to perform grunt work. but i agree, their defense could use some attention. looking at the offense, carr, gaffney and pitts should all be a year better -- they showed enough last year to convince me anyway that they can play in this league. so even if they do nothing to improve the offense, it should get better. if boselli gets healthy, even better. but where will growth come on defense? they lack depth, they struggled against the run and their pass rush was abysmal. in fact, i would rate pass rush as their top offseason need.
Thanks for the response Ric. If the ends aren't the rusher's in the Texan's scheme, how could we upgrade the defense this offseason? I know we could probably pick up a veteran 'backer, but couldn't Suggs line up as a linebacker? or could we trade down, get an additional first rounder, and draft a good pass-rushing linebacker (I'm asking if this linebacker even exists, I haven't heard of any big linebacking prospects in this draft)?
