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Mock (Draft) the Texans

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by sydmill, Oct 3, 2022.

  1. cmoak1982

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    Drafting Levis is a better option than taking Stroud at any pick
     
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  2. raining threes

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    I don't want Levis either, but if Caserio/Ryans/Slowik want Levis then I'm on board. If they fail Caserio will be the fall guy and will be exiting Kirby and that's what a lot of posters want. So this is a win-win.
     
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  3. raining threes

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    I don't want Levis either, but if Caserio/Ryans/Slowik want Levis then I'm on board. If they fail Caserio will be the fall guy and will be exiting Kirby and that's what a lot of posters want. So this is a win-win.
     
  4. Housport

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    I wouldn't swap the 2nd for the 4th overall pick for Deforest Buckner. Buckner has 2 years left on his contract and a base salary of 20.7 million in 2024. The contract is really a one year contract for a player that will be 30 next year. I'd start with swapping the 2nd and the 4th pick for a minimum of Indianapolis 1st rounder in 2024. This trade is for a QB and trades for QB's come at a premium.
     
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  5. Furious Jam

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    Here is exactly what will happen:

    Nick takes Will Anderson at 2 - claims that was always the plan even if they had the 1st pick
    Nick prays that Stroud, Levis, or Richardson falls to 12 or at least low enough where he can trade up - again, he'll claim that he likes whichever one falls better than Bryce
    Assuming that neither Stroud, Levis, nor Richardson is available, Nick will take Hendon Hooker at the top of the 2nd round - he'll claim they have a 1st round grade on him

    So it is written, so it will be done.
     
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  6. TEXNIFICENT

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    He may have to take Hooker at 12 just to make sure he gets him.
     
  7. J.R.

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    A hooker replacing a sexual deviant

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  8. ExTexanNowEastCoast

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    Yeah okay.

    weren’t you the guy who told everyone how great Zach Wilson was going to be?
     
  9. cmoak1982

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    Yep. And I was wrong. Also said Mahomes, Burrow, Herbert, Allen and Lawrence would be good too
     
  10. J.R.

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    https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft...-smith-texans-buccaneers-giants-all-trade-up/

    1. Panthers: Bryce Young QB

    This has been a no-brainer for Carolina. The Panthers won't confirm their interest publicly in order to keep any potential draft-day drama alive, but get your YOUNG No. 9 jerseys ready in Charlotte.

    2. Texans: C.J. Stroud QB

    The Texans need a quarterback. They don't have one, and short of a veteran trade in the next month, this is the only place they're going to get one. I understand the smoke around them, but logic dictates they have to take Stroud here.

    3. Cardinals: Will Anderson Jr.
    4. Colts: Will Levis QB
    5. Seahawks: Anthony Richardson QB
    6. Lions: Jalen Carter
    7. Raiders: Christian Gonzalez
    8. Falcons: Devon Witherspoon
    9. Bears: Peter Skoronski OT
    10. Texans: Tyree Wilson *Projected trade with Eagles*

    Wilson slips a little bit here due to medical questions. The Texans make the first trade of the night by going up two spots with an amenable Philly to get the pass-rusher. General manager Nick Caserio knows he has picks 33, 65 and 73 to use to get a playmaker at wide receiver.

    11. Titans: Paris Johnson Jr. OT
    12. Eagles: Bijan Robinson *Projected trade with Texans*
    13. Jets: Broderick Jones
    14. Bucs: Darnell Wright OT *Projected trade with Patriots*
    15. Packers: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
    16. Commanders: Joey Porter Jr. CB
    17. Steelers: Deonte Banks
    18. Lions: Michael Mayer
    19. Patriots: Nolan Smith *Projected trade with Bucs*
    20. Giants: Zay Flowers *Projected trade with Seahawks*
    21. Chargers: Dalton Kincaid
    22. Jaguars: Lukas Van Ness *Projected trade with Ravens*
    23. Vikings: Hendon Hooker
    24. Ravens: Quentin Johnston *Projected trade with Jaguars*
    25. Seahawks: Calijah Kancey *Projected trade with Giants*
    26. Cowboys: Bryan Bresee
    27. Bills: O’Cyrus Torrence
    28. Bengals: Brian Branch
    29. Saints: Myles Murphy
    30. Eagles: Will McDonald IV
    31. Chiefs: Darnell Washington
     
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  11. Landry's Tooth

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    Dream scenario for me if Young off the table...

    Trade #2/#33 to Seattle for:
    #5, #20, 2024 #2 pick

    Trade a 2024 #2 to SF for Lance

    Arizona trades out and QBs go top 4.

    Texans take:
    #5 Will Anderson
    #12 Jaxon Smith-Njigba

    To Patriots #20/#65 for #14

    #14: Bijan Robinson

    #73: Wypler/Schmitz

    Then take #104 and #161 to move up to 80s for Musgrave or Laporta at TE if they fall...
     
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  12. tmacfor35

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    Not sure how I feel about Lance, but I do like this scenario more than staying at 2 and drafting Will Levis.
     
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    I'm not high on him, but they saw something with him to fit this offense. I think a team willing to put him out there and can take some losses while he learns is better for him than the pressure to perform right away.

    If he fails their pick would just be better next year for his replacement.
     
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  14. Wattafan

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    This is why I think Texans will take a QB at #2. No-one really expects a rookie QB to be a world beater his first season while he adjusts and learns.
     
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  15. Rockets FTW

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    Trey Lance has been a bust. I know many 49er fans who'd agree and I damn sure wouldn't trade a 2024 2nd for him. Whenever you go out and sign Sam Darnold to compete for the starting job, I'm out.
     
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    I have a strange feeling this is exactly how it will go
     
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  17. Housport

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    I like that and I think your on to something. I think Anderson is the smokescreen and that Wilson is the actual target with the 2nd pick. I believe the Texans would even take Hooker with the 12th pick. I would not be surprised if Hooker is drafted before Stroud. With the 33rd pick I could see the Texans drafting another Edge Defensive lineman. There should be a good cluster of Edge guys to choose from at 33 (BJ Ojulari, Myles Murphy, Felix Anudike-Uzomah, and Keion White). The Texans need 2 starting Defensive Ends out of this draft.
     
  18. raining threes

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    And if Levis/Hooker workout he will keep his job for another decade. That's how important getting this right is. Cal ain't going through the DM/Watson/Stroud experience again. If he does then he will get what he deserves.
     
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  19. raining threes

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    Great stuff.
     
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  20. raining threes

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    Yep picking Anderson at 1-2 and Byron Young at 3-73 or 4-103 would be great
     

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