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[Official] Texans Draft Day Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by Castor27, May 7, 2014.

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  1. Joe Fan

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>NFLN just said the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&amp;src=hash">#Texans</a> should have a new quarterback within the next hour - whether it's in round 4 or Ryan Mallet.</p>&mdash; Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKSportsTalk/statuses/465150633150914560">May 10, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  2. Cannonball

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    Does it make a difference that the only good QB to come out of the 4th-7th rounds in recent history was perceived to have average/poor physical tools?

    When was the last time a guy with great physical tools but poor on field production became a good QB? You can coach up some guys, but you can't coach them up THAT much.
     
  3. Joe Fan

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bama&amp;src=hash">#Bama</a> QB AJ McCarron rubbed teams &quot;the wrong way&quot; in interviews, according to ESPN:
    <a href="http://t.co/oj3soqYU33">http://t.co/oj3soqYU33</a></p>&mdash; Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/BruceFeldmanCFB/statuses/465158919602450432">May 10, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  4. Remii

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    Oh snap. They're going to blow another pick...
     
  5. Joe Fan

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    FWIW, I like Andre Williams the BC RB -- he can beast
     
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    I don't like his feet in the pocket....I wish we would've gotten garappolo.he has great footwork in the pocket
     
  7. Joe Fan

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    Texans picks --

    4.135 (Comp)
    6.177
    6.181 (Schaub Trade)
    6.211 (Comp)
    7.216
    7.256 (Comp)
     
  8. Joe Fan

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>As predicted, the coverage today has been about Michael Sam non-stop. Same level as Manziel on Thursday. ESPN not even talking about picks</p>&mdash; Brian McDonald (@sackedbybmac) <a href="https://twitter.com/sackedbybmac/statuses/465162339805704192">May 10, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  9. Joe Fan

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    Run on CBs

    Bashaud Breeland (Washington)
    Jaylen Watkins (Philly)

    IMO an area of need for Texans
     
  10. Junkyard_Dog

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    I have a feeling this compensatory pick will be another defensive player. QB can wait
     
  11. Joe Fan

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    O'Brien is considered to be a QB guru
    So, it will be interesting to see who he thinks he can coach up, out of this remaining group
     
  12. thedude077

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    It doesn't matter. Bill O'brien will lighten this dude up.
     
  13. rhino17

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    McCarron blows, texans won't touch him
     
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    They showed a tweet from McCarron talking about the teams passing up on him on NFLN, and he definitely comes off as a prick
     
  15. NewRoxFan

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    Is Pierre Desire still available? He and McGill have good size.
     
  16. Junkyard_Dog

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    Yes he is but the CB's are starting to come off the board
     
  17. Joe Fan

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    Just as a reminder ....

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  18. Rocket River

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    Wasn't the the knock on Cutler
    [he is still being coached up some . . but not horrible]


    Kubiak was a QB Guru too . . . .I dunno what he did for Casey or TJ
    I cannot say how incrementally better or worse they are for his tutelage

    Rocket River
     
  19. Crashlanded19

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    thats a bad b****
     
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    :eek: Well i be damn draft him already.
     
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