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[Official] 2017 Draft Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by Castor27, Apr 25, 2017.

  1. Nimo

    Nimo Member

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    What two empty slots in the secondary? I have KJ, JJo, and Kareem as CBs. And one empty spot beside Hal/Moore/Dillon at the safety spots. All the really good safeties were off the board. Zach was mocked as a first rounder in many mock drafts. The Texans just got a steal.
     
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  2. Wolverrines

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    Leading tackler in the SEC and can cover. Damn good pick
     
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  3. conquistador#11

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    Jacksonville has some solid cheerleaders.
     
  4. Dankstronaut

    Dankstronaut Way, way out here.

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    I've watched this team spend their blue and red chips on defense year after year, their free agent money too. im tired of watching the offense suck and the defense never reaching its potential because it has to carry the whole team.

    The perfect defense doesn't exist. The need to block for Watson does. Our OL is in disrepair and our defense is kinda awesome.

    That's why.
     
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  5. CallMeTheDream

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    When I said LB wasn't a need 'right now' I meant that exact pick. Sorry I didn't clarify.
     
  6. Nimo

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    They were not going to get OL this high. I've been saying it for over a month. They believe they can get quality linemen in the later rounds.
     
  7. Nimo

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    Steven Jackson looks like he can still play
     
  8. Caddman

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    I'm ok with them taking the best player available. Especially since they don't have 1st or 2nd round picks next year. Starters at OL have been found in the 3rd round before.
     
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  9. Wolverrines

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    Now please RT
     
  10. Nimo

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    or the 6th round. Like Derek Newton.
     
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  11. Mr.Pringles

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    You cool with Brennan Scarlett as a starting OLB? Lol. Had to get an impact edge rusher. Getting one with a first rd grade is too much to pass on.
     
  12. CallMeTheDream

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    Nice pespev
    Someone gets it.
     
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  13. jev5555

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    2 words Kevin Johnson
     
  14. Bobbythegreat

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    Titans are really going after receivers this draft.
     
  15. CallMeTheDream

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    Clowney, Cushing, McKinney, Mercilus. Where would Scarlett be starting?
     
  16. Bobbythegreat

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    They are very likely moving Clowney to DE full time so that would leave another OLB spot. It's not ideal to play Clowney and Mercilus at the 2 OLB spots because neither can do anything in coverage.
     
  17. Mr.Pringles

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    Picking a RT before the 4th Rd is silly. Easiest position on the offensive line too learn

    Favorite on the board

    Desmond King
    D'onta Foreman
    Fabian Moreau
    Chris Wormley
    Jordan Willis
    Tim Williams
    Jordan Leggett
    George Kittle
    Nathan Peterman
    Jake Butt
     
  18. Nimo

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    Clowney is not a 100% starter at OLB. Especially after last season, you'll see more of him on the d line
     
  19. Dankstronaut

    Dankstronaut Way, way out here.

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    i can't tell you just how little I appreciate your tact.

    I remember how they didn't score enough points too.
     
  20. Bobbythegreat

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    So who did you want them to pick? The good OT prospects were gone already and the team is full at WR and TE plus they already picked a QB. Who did you want that they passed up to solidify the LB corps?
     

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