Open Thread--Day Two Of The 2008 NFL Draft

by Tim on Apr 27, 2008 9:51 AM CDT in News

Your Houston Texans will be busy today, with two (2) picks in the third and one in every subsequent round. Leave your thoughts throughout the day in the Comments below.

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Antwaun Molden

There's our new CB at 79.

To DE or not to DE... that is the question.

by SOLIS on Apr 27, 2008 9:56 AM CDT reply actions

He looks like he will be moved to FS

...according to the NFL write up. But can play corner until Dunta gets back. Good pick for this team but I think a little over valued here.

by danger man on Apr 27, 2008 10:01 AM CDT reply actions

The Pros

He's big
He's fast
He's quick

And he likes to tackle.

A lot of draft gurus were liked this kid. Flew under a lot of radars because he played at EKU, but it looks like Smithiak likes these smaller school kids. We'll see.

To DE or not to DE... that is the question.

by SOLIS on Apr 27, 2008 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions

The pros per SI:
Patient, elusive ball-carrier with the ability to create yardage. Displays good vision, instincts, and the ability to quickly get through the small creases of the defense. Runs with good lean, quickly cuts back against the grain, and loses no momentum when he must immediately change direction. Sets up defenders and makes them miss. Uses an effective straight-arm to keep runs alive. Solid receiver who gets vertical and adjusts to the errant throw, pulling the fastball from the air. Immediately gets to top speed and can turn it on in a single step.

by danger man on Apr 27, 2008 10:18 AM CDT reply actions

Oops meant Steve Slanton

by danger man on Apr 27, 2008 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions

Admit it

that's the assessment for Barry Sanders from 1989, right?

by knave64 on Apr 27, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions

With Molden and Slaton In The Fold...

What position are we targeting in Round Four? I'd guess DE, but I wouldn't be shocked if we went BPA from here on out.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 27, 2008 10:36 AM CDT reply actions

Agreed

But I'd like to see some focus on D now, w/ the 2 O picks. DT, DE, OLB, Space-Eating Punter, etc.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 27, 2008 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions

PS

I am very jealous of KC's 1st 4 picks.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 27, 2008 11:07 AM CDT reply actions

No Doubt

They've done a helluva job so far.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 27, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions

Round Four

DT--Frank Okam? Red Bryant?

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 27, 2008 11:26 AM CDT reply actions

Xavier Adibi

Just a hunch

1- DE 3- CB 4- OT 5- CB

by texanphil on Apr 27, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions

You're a Prophet

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 27, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions

Who are you, really?

Nice prediction there Phil

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 27, 2008 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions

Quick!

Give me six numbers 01-55.

To DE or not to DE... that is the question.

by SOLIS on Apr 27, 2008 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions

No hurry

You've got until Tuesday for the Mega & Wednesday for TX. Let the man take his time & give some good numbers.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 27, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions

No man

The iron is hot! Hell, at this point I'll take three. Right order please.

To DE or not to DE... that is the question.

by SOLIS on Apr 27, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Numbers

3, 8, 80, 23, 59, 38

1- DE 3- CB 4- OT 5- CB

by texanphil on Apr 27, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions

sorry, demeco and andre dont make the cut

32, 54

1- DE 3- CB 4- OT 5- CB

by texanphil on Apr 27, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Love me some Okam

Plus, during the offseason he could help JJ beat those DUI charges.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 27, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions

Okam

He's got the size... but does he have the "ganas" or wants to play at the pro level.

What is one thing your teammates don't know about you?
I really live inside of my head.

What does that even mean?

To DE or not to DE... that is the question.

by SOLIS on Apr 27, 2008 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions

re: meaning

He is by far the most intelligent DT to ever enter the NFL.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 27, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions

That's fine

I just don't want him rearranging the furniture while MJD busts through his gap assignment.

To DE or not to DE... that is the question.

by SOLIS on Apr 27, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Or...

What about another OL? I'd be okay with that as well.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 27, 2008 11:44 AM CDT reply actions

The Great Unknown

We have no idea what our OL depth really looks like....mainly regarding what Gibbs thinks of guys like Studdard & Frye.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 27, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions

Next in line

Let's see who the Eagles take for their 4th...

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 27, 2008 11:44 AM CDT reply actions

Eagles take a safety named Demps

Which is good, because that would have just been too much for us to handle

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 27, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions

Oh Crap

They just made a comment that he really is related to Slick Will.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 27, 2008 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions

I called it

So we are the southern Broncos and now the western Hokies.

1- DE 3- CB 4- OT 5- CB

by texanphil on Apr 27, 2008 11:48 AM CDT reply actions

Round Five

The Okam watch continues. I'd be really pleased with that pick if we got him.

/homerism off

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Apr 27, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions

Re: Okam

Man, that'd be sweet. Bringing a Horn on board while simultaneously reducing Travis Johnson's playing time? Priceless.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 27, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Hello Tim and all

I missed everything up to now because I was here:

http://www.wavehunters.com/elsalvador/elsal_Las_Olas.asp

How we all feelin?

by 1Texan on Apr 27, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions

1Tex

Not a bad way to spend your weekend, pal. Don't want to speak for anyone else, but I think any concerns we had about Day One have been greatly alleviated today. Smithiak should be the president of MENSA.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 27, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions

hopefully

This will be the year you get to change your tag line.

I was surprised we traded down with Otah there, but I guess he didn't fit, and we got the exta 2 picks. I am hoping the best for Duane Brown. It sounds like he was targeted and we got him Plus. Let's rock and roll!

by 1Texan on Apr 27, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions

How's the tan?

Nice of you to get off the damn beach and get your freakin priorities straight.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 27, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions

No so much tan..

Just some nice relax'n . That pool that the ocean fills is pretty cool...just kept waitin for a wave to roll a shark in on me...and they said they had wireless, but the signal was too weak. On my way to H-town tomorrow.

by 1Texan on Apr 27, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions